In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about kayaking in The Maritimes.  Dave talks with verteran kayaker Chris Arnold about the different styles, makes, and models of kayaks available on the market today.  From SOT (sit on top) to SIK (sit in kayaks), this episode will prove useful whether you are considering your first kayak purchase, or perhaps a new addition to your fleet.  Dave also introduces his newest online community, www.MaritimeKayaking.com. Related links: MaritimeKayaking.com Chris Arnold – official homepage Atlantic Winds Adventure  ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about prospecting for gold in The Maritimes.  Listen as Dave tells his story of being bit by the “gold bug” back in 2011 and covers some prospecting basics including panning for gold, sluice boxes, and gold claims. Related links: My Gold Prospecting Videos – click here The Ovens Natural Park Here are some affiliate links to gold prospecting products: Gold Pans Mining Equipment ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks open net pen fin fish aquaculture with Lewis Hinks, director of programs for the Atlantic Salmon Federation in Nova Scotia.  Lewis is currently one of only 11 master certified fly casting instructors in all of Canada.  Open net pen fin fish aquaculture is not only having a negative impact on our native wild Atlantic Salmon stocks by way of escapes and disease transfer, but is also the cause of many other environmental concerns in our region.  Though many other countries have banned open net pen fin fi ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Don MacLean.  Don is a resident of Nova Scotia and is not only an avid angler but is also the author of several Maritime sport fishing related books.  Two of Don’s books are, Discover Nova Scotia Sportfishing and A Little Thing I Tied Myself.  Dave also spends some time talking about his network of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick fishing and hunting website communities. Listen to this episode to learn how to win a copy of one of Don’s books! Links referenced in this episode: www.donamaclean.com – D ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks shark fishing with Captain Art Gaetan of Blue Shark Charters.  Did you know the waters off our Maritime coast are teaming with sharks? It’s true!  And if you are looking for a true angling adventure unlike any other, listen to this episode and qualify to win a spot with Dave on a Blue Shark Charter this summer (2013). Here’s how you can qualify to win.  If you are a Facebook user, share a link to this episode with your Facebook friends.  Alternatively you can send a link to this episode  ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave continues the discussion about Ticks & Lyme Disease with Vett Lloyd, a biologist at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick.  Vett shifted her focus from cancer to ticks and lyme disease after becoming infected herself while gardening.  Now Vett’s lab is one of only a few places ticks can be sent in the Maritimes for lyme disease testing. Related Links: Vett Lloyd – Vett Lloyd’s tick lab website. CanLyme – The Canadian Lyme Foundation Episode 005 – Kathryn Maroun interview – spreading awareness for Lyme disease and other ti ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks about the NOT so great outdoors.  After telling about his encounter with a blood infection caused from a leech bite, Dave talks with Kathryn Maroun, host of the TV show ‘What A Catch’ about her personal battle with Lyme disease.  The intent of this episode is to help spread awareness and promote prevention of bug born illnesses. Related Links: What a Catch! – Official website for Kathryn Maroun’s TV show Casting For Recovery Canada – Casting for Recovery Canada provides fly fishing retreats coast to coast in Canada. Ou ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Chris Bower about Geocaching.  This “fun for the whole family” activity is steadily growing in popularity all over the globe. Chris tells Dave about how he became involved and addicted to Geocaching as well as answers some questions that will help you better understand this exciting hobby. Links referenced in this episode: www.NovaScotiaFishing.com www.geocaching.com – Most popular website on the Internet for Geocaching.   ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with PhD Candidate, Eddie Halfyard about acid rain and the West River Sheet Harbour liming project undertaken by the Nova Scotia Salmon Association. Eddie starts off his discussion with the quote “first and foremost I’m an angler”.  He spent much of his childhood in the outdoors, learning the ins and outs of angling and hunting and is currently finishing up his PhD. at Dalhousie University with a fascinating study on Atlantic Salmon and the effects of acid rain. Links referenced in this episode: www.eahalfyard.com  ..read more

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett interviews Mike Sabean. Mike is a long time member of the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club, and also teaches Firearms safety courses in Nova Scotia.  In this interview, Mike tells us about the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club facilities as well as some popular events that take place at the club.  In addition to sharing his background information, Mike also discusses some points related to Firearms Safety Training. Links referenced in this episode: www.rodandgunclub.ca  – Website for the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club www ..read more