This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Fish’n Canada’s own Rick Dolishny for a walk down memory lane and a look inside a new venture that will change the way anglers look at accommodations. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: cracking the code on […]

Oxford All sports and pastimes come with their own set of unwritten rules. In golf, talking in backswings and stepping on lines is perhaps the best way to lose future invitations. In baseball, no player would dream of bunting during a no-hitter. In the fishing world, etiquette is present as well. In fly fishing, the […]

This is Part 3 in our series on catch and release fishing. In our first article, we looked at how a movement that began on the chalk streams of England influenced an entire continent’s approach to fisheries management. In Part 2, we dove into the numbers and responded to the claims from PETA and other […]

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by fisheries biologist and author, Paul J. Radomski! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Ang’s airport troubles; sixteen-hour delays; whether Fish’n Canada is breaking the law; iPhone photography; boatside releases; what Pete does in the shadows; DOALO; and […]

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the guys are ringing in the new year (and our 100th episode) by taking a look at some of our favourite episodes and storylines from 2023. Topics discussed included: Pete’s collar; getting more conservation officers on the show; why it’s so hard to find good staff; whether deep water […]

If you listened to our Outdoor Journal Radio Christmas Podcast (ep 98) then you would have heard an interesting question from one of our fans. Michael Hanna from Michigan asked “What do you guys think about “drowning” Christmas trees (i.e. sinking your Christmas Tree in a lake after the holiday season is over). I have […]

A recent study out of the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has provided some fascinating insights into one of the least talked-about species that swim our continent’s freshwater – the Bigmouth Buffalo Led by Alec Lackmann, PhD, an ichthyologist and assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the Swenson College of Science and […]

Stress is a word that we often hear in conversations with our friends and family. Whether it is the hectic schedules we keep, family pressures, financial commitments or work-related deadlines, we all face stress in one form or another each day. Most of us work in artificial environments where almost all the light we see […]

Well, our 4th annual muskie trip just wrapped up and we were very lucky to have one of the best guys on the planet spend two whole whopping days with us! That might not seem like a great feat, but when your name is Kris King and you shoulder the title of Senior Vice President […]

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Jay Siemens returns to the podcast to talk about the inaugural season of Uncle Mark’s Outpost! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Taylor Swift; Pete’s problem with Hollywood; Al Pacino; fishing with Jonah: world record Lake Trout; overestimating fish fights; and the difference […]

Want to listen instead? Check out our latest podcast below! Superstitions are thought to be a human adaptation that allows us to feel power in situations that are otherwise outside of our control. By this definition, it would make sense that one of the last few places where superstitions remain common is in fishing, where […]

This week, on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Eating Wild podcast, the boys are back from the hunt camp and have the entire crew in to talk about it! Tune in to hear all about this year’s duck opener, why Antonio’s boat ended up for sale in the middle of a fishing trip, how Dan learned to never wear […]

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Gary Clark of the Ontario Prospectors Association. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn all about what prospecting is, what minerals are currently of value, and how you can get involved in prospecting!

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Tackle Box podcast, Jamie and Brad are joined by BJJ Black Belt and muskie fishing fanatic, Frank Ungaro! Join us on the Tackle Box as the boys discuss the UFC event that inspired Frank to pursue his black belt, why so many good anglers have a passion for Jiu-Jitsu, […]

In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio‘s Ugly Pike podcast we are joined by Dave Grey: lifelong outdoorsman who was on the winning boat at the recent Unleash the Beast challenge on the French River/ Lake Nipissing.  Despite not being familiar with the water, Dave and his boat partner managed to bag the biggest fish […]

This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network‘s Diaries of a Lodge Owner, we get into the mind of a man who seized the day and turned his passion into a way of life. With a great story and an outstanding product, I know you will thoroughly enjoy getting to know this titan of […]

This week, on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Eating Wild podcast, Chef Antonio SMASH Meleca is solo in the studio to answer YOUR questions! Tune in to hear Antonio’s advice for cooking over an open flame, utilizing duck legs, cooking moose tongue, making homemade Northern Pike sashimi, the difference between saltwater and Great Lakes’ Salmon, and proper fillet knife […]

Sponsored by Princecraft Heading out for a long day of fishing? Don’t forget to pack these top 5 ultimate snack companions. 1. Trail Mix This delightful blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sometimes a touch of chocolate is a fantastic choice for your fishing trip for several reasons: 2. Jerky When you’re out on […]

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Under the Canopy podcast, I am joined by Nick Matusiak, an award-winning butcher from Oakville, Ontario. On this week’s show, we’re going to learn about the difference between free-range and grass-fed, the legality of professionally processing wild game, and the science behind aging meat!

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio’s Tackle Box podcast, Jamie and Brad are joined by former TSN reporter and host of the Coming In Hot podcast, Brent Wallace! Join us on the Tackle Box as the boys discuss how a self-described “city boy” got into muskie fishing, Jamie’s experience with muskie bites, and the behind-the-scenes […]