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The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, With Caleb Musgrave

The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, With Caleb Musgrave

By Canadian Bushcraft

Discùssing all things related to Bushcraft, camping, survival, hunting, and more. Wilderness survival instructor, and Anishinaabe storyteller Caleb Musgrave and his guests will share open, and oftentimes candid experiences from the wilderness. From mountain lion encounters, to shenanigans in the woods. The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast is both informative, and entertaining.
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The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, With Caleb MusgraveApr 04, 2021

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EP. 143 Cheap Gardening Tricks

EP. 143 Cheap Gardening Tricks

In this episode, Caleb discusses how to grow a garden without breaking the bank.
Dec 19, 202302:23:36
The Axe Revisited

The Axe Revisited

In this episode, Caleb and Ry sit down to discuss more thoughts on axes. Caleb also discusses the values of the Chokecherry shrub
Dec 13, 202301:27:47
Indigenous Culture and Bushcraft

Indigenous Culture and Bushcraft

Caleb begins the discussion on where cultural appreciation and bushcraft can intersect.
Oct 26, 202301:09:49
Ep. 140 The Reeds

Ep. 140 The Reeds

Caleb sits down with Cal and Sandy Reed of Original Wisdom, to discuss tracking in Africa, atlatls, ancient knowledges, whales, Antarctica, ravens and cape buffalo.
Aug 09, 202301:49:36
EP.139 Tegan Legge and Haliburton Forest & Wildlife

EP.139 Tegan Legge and Haliburton Forest & Wildlife

Caleb and Ryan sit down with Tegan Legge from Haliburton Forest and Wildlife.
Jul 26, 202301:33:10
EP. 138 Aski Holistic Adventures with Michela Carriere

EP. 138 Aski Holistic Adventures with Michela Carriere

Caleb and Ry sit down with Michela Carriere of Aski Holistic Adventures to discuss her life, upbringing on a trapline, and her career as a wilderness woman.
Jul 21, 202301:49:56
EP.137 Complaints and Grievances

EP.137 Complaints and Grievances

In this episode, Caleb talks about some of the stuff that really sucks while camping, and how to mitigate them.
May 02, 202301:35:10
EP 136 Survival Food pt.2

EP 136 Survival Food pt.2

In this episode Caleb discusses available survival food sources when the ground is frozen and everything is covered in snow
Apr 25, 202301:01:19
EP.135 Survival Food pt1

EP.135 Survival Food pt1

In this episode Caleb discusses the theory around food in a survival situation, during the Growing Season of the Temperate Northern Hemisphere.
Apr 20, 202301:56:52
Ep.134 Lure of the North

Ep.134 Lure of the North

Ry and Caleb sit down with Kielyn Marrone to talk shop.
Mar 15, 202301:45:25
EP. 133 Bushcraft Philosophy with Stuart

EP. 133 Bushcraft Philosophy with Stuart

Caleb and Ry sit down with the Titan of Bushcraft himself, Stuart.
Mar 11, 202302:25:04
Ep.132 Ode to the Sugarbush

Ep.132 Ode to the Sugarbush

Caleb and Ry discuss their relationships with working in the sugar bush
Feb 23, 202301:35:34
Ep.131 Do More With Less

Ep.131 Do More With Less

Caleb discusses the natural history and uses of the White Cedar Tree, and explains the core Tenet of Bushcraft
Feb 15, 202301:12:15
EP.130 Top 10 Crops To Grow

EP.130 Top 10 Crops To Grow

Caleb lists ten crops he recommends you try in your garden this year.
Feb 08, 202301:07:35
Ep.129 The Backwoods Bladesmith

Ep.129 The Backwoods Bladesmith

Caleb sits back and explains how to shape steel I. The backcountry
Feb 02, 202301:37:01
Ep.128: Food Forests

Ep.128: Food Forests

Caleb discusses the concepts and execution of making Food Forests.
Jan 18, 202301:35:56
Tools of the Trade: Woodcutting (ep.127)

Tools of the Trade: Woodcutting (ep.127)

Caleb discusses the tools you might want if you're procuring your own firewood.
Jan 13, 202301:49:34
Ryan's First Hunting Season

Ryan's First Hunting Season

Ryan and Caleb Debrief after Ryan's first full season of hunting.
Dec 28, 202202:19:35
DIY Bushcraft Gift Ideas (ep.125)

DIY Bushcraft Gift Ideas (ep.125)

Caleb and Ry discuss a bunch of gift ideas you can make for your loved ones, using Bushcraft
Dec 21, 202244:40
Bushcraft Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Beginners

Bushcraft Holiday Gift Buying Guide for Beginners

In this episode Caleb and Ry discuss gift options for someone in your life who is getting into Bushcraft.
Dec 16, 202201:33:08
Top Ten Underappreciated Pieces of Gear

Top Ten Underappreciated Pieces of Gear

Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down to discuss their Top Ten List of Underappreciated Pieces of Gear
Dec 14, 202202:06:25
Ten Underappreciated Survival Skills (ep.122)

Ten Underappreciated Survival Skills (ep.122)

In this episode, Caleb lists ten underappreciated survival skills
Dec 07, 202253:02
Trapline Meals (ep.121)

Trapline Meals (ep.121)

In this episode, Caleb shares some of his favourite recipes for critters caught on the trapline.
Dec 01, 202251:26
Winterizing the Homestead (ep. 120)

Winterizing the Homestead (ep. 120)

Caleb discusses ways of preparing for winter for your garden, your livestock and your home.
Nov 16, 202201:29:28
A Newcomer to Hunting: Ryan Moffatt (ep. 119)

A Newcomer to Hunting: Ryan Moffatt (ep. 119)

In this episode Caleb and Ryan discuss Ry's journey into hunting.
Nov 13, 202202:47:43
Tools of the Trade: The Dragonfly Knife (ep118)

Tools of the Trade: The Dragonfly Knife (ep118)

Caleb sits down to tell the story of how he came to be the designer behind the TOPS Knives D.fly 4.5 Knife, the Official Canadian Bushcraft Knife .
Nov 02, 202201:08:27
2022 Halloween Special

2022 Halloween Special

In this episode Caleb and Ry sit down with Paranormal Researcher Chad Redding, to debrief from their trip into the haunted hills of Pennsylvania.
Oct 31, 202201:36:28
Ep.116 Trapping Preparations

Ep.116 Trapping Preparations

In this episode Caleb gives you a glimpse into the preparations needed for a successful trapping season from scouting, to equipment, to tactics and more.
Oct 26, 202201:33:42
The Journey to Off-grid Living (Ep115)

The Journey to Off-grid Living (Ep115)

In this episode, Caleb tells the tale of the last year of getting to Off Grid. From clearing of land, to finding the resources, to figuring out the legal needs, and more. The story is not complete, but he figured he'd give you the first chapter.
Oct 18, 202201:37:20
Ep. 114 Preparing for September

Ep. 114 Preparing for September

In this episode, Caleb discusses what's coming down the pipeline, regarding the resources and wildlife of September. He also sits down with Chris Gilmour to discuss their top 5 pieces of advice for preparing for waterfowl hunting

Aug 28, 202201:12:56
Ep 113 Ten Things You Should Know to Live Longterm In the Backwoods

Ep 113 Ten Things You Should Know to Live Longterm In the Backwoods

In this episode, Caleb breaks down ten things he believes are critical to know, for living in the outdoors for long periods. Whether you are living on a homestead, off-grid, a wilderness outfitter or someone who just want to return to nature, this is for you.

Aug 21, 202201:34:02
Ep 112 The Knife Revisited.

Ep 112 The Knife Revisited.

Caleb discusses the overhyping nature of knife discussions, and how we can do more with less.

Aug 16, 202201:03:10
Ep. 111 Modern Technology and Bushcraft

Ep. 111 Modern Technology and Bushcraft

Caleb shares his perspective on whether or not Bushcraft needs to be kept old school and traditional

Aug 07, 202201:48:12
Ep.110 The Riddle of Steel

Ep.110 The Riddle of Steel

Caleb ponders the question, is steel superior to our ancestral tools, and why or why not? We also sit down with Chris Gilmour to discuss some awesome summertime foraged foods. 

Jul 31, 202202:17:57
Ep 109 A Cup of Joe

Ep 109 A Cup of Joe

Caleb and Ry discuss coffee for camping.

Jul 26, 202201:54:29
Ep. 108 The Eastern Agricultural Complex

Ep. 108 The Eastern Agricultural Complex

In this episode, Caleb discusses the crops and lifeways of Eastern North America, prior to corn (7000 years ago) and it's importance today in survival gardening, permaculture, rewilding, food security, food sovereignty and more.

Jul 17, 202201:28:39
Ep 107 Tools of the Trade: Homesteading

Ep 107 Tools of the Trade: Homesteading

In our second part of the Tools of the Trade Series, Caleb discusses the tools you may want to have if you are beginning your own homestead, whether it is big or small.

Jul 10, 202201:41:18
Ep 106: Survival Gardening

Ep 106: Survival Gardening

In this episode, Caleb dives into the nitty-gritty of gardening to feed yourself through the rough times. 

Jul 03, 202202:03:02
Canadian Bushcraft Survives the Derecho (ep 105)

Canadian Bushcraft Survives the Derecho (ep 105)

Caleb and Ry discuss the 2022 Ontario Derecho Storm, and the aftermath. 

Jun 16, 202201:00:58
Ep 104. Caleb and Ryan go Smelting

Ep 104. Caleb and Ryan go Smelting

In this episode, Ry and Caleb debrief their trip to the Muskoka Lakes region to go on their first ever smelt fishing experience, with Chris from Hunt-Forage-Grow, and Laura from Muskoka Wild Botanicals

May 08, 202256:09
Ep 103. Leave No Trace

Ep 103. Leave No Trace

On this late Earth Day episode, Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb discuss the 7 tenants of leave no trace camping, and how Bushcraft can fit within it.

May 01, 202201:31:18
Ep 102: Non-Angling Fishing Methods

Ep 102: Non-Angling Fishing Methods

In this episode, Caleb discusses six different methods of catching a fish without the use of a hook. From spears and nets, to arrows and even poisons. He also gets a bit ranty about ethics and ethnicity. We also answer a Patreon Question about knives, and sit down to talk to Chris Gilmour about his favourite edible and medicinal fungi. 

Apr 24, 202202:31:16
Ep 101: Duckapalooza

Ep 101: Duckapalooza

Caleb spends nearly three hours talking about all of the details you have to know, for raising your own ducks and geese for eggs, meat, profit, sustainable agriculture, self reliance and more. From choosing breeds, to incubation, hatching, brooding and feeding. He also sits down with Chris from Chris Outdoors to discuss bear safety in the outdoors. This is a long one, but a good one. 

Apr 17, 202203:12:07
Episode 100

Episode 100

Caleb and Ry sit back and reminisce about the last 100 episodes, and talk about their five favourite episodes to date.

Apr 10, 202203:01:55
Cast Iron 101 (Ep 99)

Cast Iron 101 (Ep 99)

Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb sit down to discuss the ins and outs of Cast Iron. 

Apr 03, 202201:38:03
The Woodland Escape with Peter Kelly (Ep. 98)

The Woodland Escape with Peter Kelly (Ep. 98)

Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down with Peter Kelly, Host of the YouTube Channel "The Woodland Escape", to discuss living history from the 18th century, and Peter's adventures in the wilderness. Caleb also discusses early spring wild edibles with Chris Gilmour, and answers a Patreon question about stalking wildlife.
Mar 27, 202201:57:41
Shenanigans with Mikhail Merkurieff (Ep 97)

Shenanigans with Mikhail Merkurieff (Ep 97)

Caleb sits down with one of his oldest friends in the bushcraft community, tool maker and designer Mikhail Merkurieff of Merkwares, home of the Emberlit Stove

Mar 20, 202202:36:07
Ben's Backwoods with Ben Piersma (ep 96)

Ben's Backwoods with Ben Piersma (ep 96)

Caleb sits down and talks with friend and outdoor gear store owner Ben Piersma of BensBackwoods.com

Mar 13, 202202:40:05
Jungle Bushcraft and Experiential Learning with Joe Flowers

Jungle Bushcraft and Experiential Learning with Joe Flowers

On this episode, Caleb sits down with Bushcraft Global's Joe Flowers to discuss everything from what inspires his knife and machete designs, to what makes his head spin as an instructor, to 90s kids shows and of course, Godzilla. 

Mar 06, 202202:27:18
Woodcarving with John Wager and Radek Odolczyk

Woodcarving with John Wager and Radek Odolczyk

Caleb interviews woodcarvers John Wager and Radek Odolczyk

Feb 27, 202202:20:20