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The Veteran Hunters

The Veteran Hunters

By Todd Hisey

This podcast focuses on Canadian Veterans and 1st Responders with PTSD and how hunting has become a means of therapy.
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#18 Namibia Hunt with Veteran Mark Fuchko

The Veteran HuntersJul 03, 2019

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#40 - Hold on Horsey!
Feb 10, 202141:04
#39 Bountiful Beasts
May 06, 202001:01:16
#38 To Boldly Go.....
Apr 06, 202041:42
#37 A Little Luck in Latvia
Mar 23, 202028:50
#36 The Pasture can be Greener on the Otherside
Mar 17, 202028:39
#35 The Riflemen
Mar 12, 202041:12
#34 The Chaplain
Jan 17, 202028:25
#33 Derek Stone - Galvanizing Minds, Attitudes and Confidence!
Dec 06, 201958:00
#32 Remembrance
Nov 11, 201901:01:54
#31 Resilience and Rams
Nov 09, 201939:48
#30 World Travelling Celebrity Hunter and Lion Tamer Jordan Walsh
Oct 24, 201955:29
#29 Damon Cole - The Benefits of Hunting with The Veteran Hunters for those with PTSD
Oct 15, 201950:29
#28 Chris Reader - Veteran, Entrepreneur and Hunter
Oct 08, 201901:05:38
#27 Veterans Elk Hunt #2
Sep 10, 201901:19:29
#26 Veterans Elk Hunt #1
Sep 02, 201916:31
#25 Outdoors Writer Ken Bailey
Aug 27, 201934:49
#24 Gaming for Gemsbok

#24 Gaming for Gemsbok

In this episode Todd is joined by a special co-host, his daughter Bryanna. An accomplished hunter in her own right with a top 50 SCI Duiker.  Together they interview Gord, a Veteran of the Canadian Army, about his recent plains game hunt to the Eastern Cape in South Africa.

Aug 20, 201951:37
South Africa Hunt - Week in Review

South Africa Hunt - Week in Review

In this episode and on the last night at Royal Karoo Safaris, Todd sits down with PHs/Guides Matt and Warren to discuss the past week. We also pass on some packing tips and review our bow and rifle equipment used.

Aug 08, 201921:41
#22 Eland Extreme

#22 Eland Extreme

In this special episode from Royal Karoo Safaris in South Africa.  Todd and his PHs/Guides Matt and Warren recount the bow hunt for Eland. 

The Eland is Africa's largest antelope and can cover considerable distances over short periods of time.  This stalk was over 10km. 

Learn more about Royal Karoo Safaris at this link:  https://www.royalkaroo.co.za

Learn more about The Veteran Hunters at this link: https://www.theveteranhunters.com

Aug 03, 201913:33
#21 Wainwright & Wildebeest Pt 2

#21 Wainwright & Wildebeest Pt 2

  In this episode Todd and Bryce continue their conversation with Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV co-host Brad Kile.  Brad shares his stories of growing up on CFB Wainwright as the son of the Base Fire Chief.  He also recounts his recent trip to South Africa where he hunted in the Kalahari and Limpopo Province for Plains Game. 

Jul 29, 201948:05
#20 Wainwright & Wildebeest Pt 1

#20 Wainwright & Wildebeest Pt 1

 In this episode Todd and Bryce are joined by Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV co-host Brad Kile.  Brad shares his stories of growing up on CFB Wainwright as the son of the Base Fire Chief.  He also recounts his recent trip to South Africa where he hunted in the Kalahari and Limpopo Province for Plains Game.

Jul 26, 201901:07:29
#19 South Africa Hunt with Veteran Hunter Jordan Walsh

#19 South Africa Hunt with Veteran Hunter Jordan Walsh

In this episode Todd and Bryce are joined by Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV host Jordan Walsh.  Jordan shares his stories of his recent hunt to South Africa for Plains Game and Lion.

Jul 12, 201901:07:19
#18 Namibia Hunt with Veteran Mark Fuchko

#18 Namibia Hunt with Veteran Mark Fuchko

Todd and Bryce sit down with Mark and discuss his recent hunting trip to Namibia for plains game.

Jul 03, 201951:07
#17 Service...Why do We Join?

#17 Service...Why do We Join?

In this episode Bryce and I share what service means to us and the reasons that compelled us to join the Army.

Jun 20, 201954:45
#16 Part 2 of 2 My Story

#16 Part 2 of 2 My Story

 ***TRIGGER ALERT***  In this multi-part episode Bryce and I sit together as I share "My Story" of service in the Canadian Army.  I recount tales of kingpins, kolonels and Kosovo. 

Jun 11, 201945:22
#15 Part 1 of 2 My Story

#15 Part 1 of 2 My Story

***TRIGGER ALERT***  In this multi-part episode Bryce and I sit together as I share "My Story" of service in the Canadian Army.  I recount tales of beer, bullets and Bosnia.   

Jun 07, 201957:27
#14 Bow shoots & Lessons Learned in the Elk Woods

#14 Bow shoots & Lessons Learned in the Elk Woods

In this episode Mike and I talk about his recent competitive bow shoots; he shares his top 5 lessons learned from hunting Elk; and what the hardest part about transitioning from the military to the civilian world was for him.

May 23, 201951:25
#13 The OSI Clinic

#13 The OSI Clinic

*TRIGGER ALERT*  In this episode I speak with a Psychologist from the Operational Stress Injury clinic and together we de-mystify PTSD Assessments & Treatment.  We also speak about the psychological benefits of hunting and being in the outdoors.

May 11, 201927:12
#12 Veterans Snow Goose Hunt

#12 Veterans Snow Goose Hunt

In this episode, Matt, Mark and I sit down, while in the field, and talk about our time at the Veterans Snow Goose Hunt.  If you like the show please give us a review, subscribe and share the podcast.  

May 05, 201918:28
#11 Todd & Rosemary Hisey

#11 Todd & Rosemary Hisey

On this episode my Mother, Rosemary joins me.  She shares her experience with having a son diagnosed with PTSD, and the struggles and successes we both faced with Veterans Affairs and Treatment. 

Apr 17, 201923:32
#10 Dogged by Bear

#10 Dogged by Bear

Matt and I talk about his experience Black Bear hunting and the time he was "Dogged by a Bear."  We also share our experiences in transitioning from the Military to the Civilian sector for employment.

Apr 10, 201928:47
#9 Bear Recce

#9 Bear Recce

Bryce Talsma and I set out into the foothills in search of Black Bear.

Apr 02, 201920:18
#8 Moose on the Loose

#8 Moose on the Loose

Matthew Ritchie and I get together and share our Moose Hunting stories from this past season.

Mar 26, 201930:37
#7 Gearing Up for Bear

#7 Gearing Up for Bear

Bryce Talsma and I get together to prepare for our upcoming Spring Bear Hunt.  We talk gear we like to use and share some tips for the upcoming scouting trip.

Mar 21, 201957:15
#6 Mike Thompson

#6 Mike Thompson

 In this episode I speak with Mike Thompson about his time with the USAF.  Mike is an accomplished Elk hunter and shares his past seasons Elk hunt as well as some lessons learned for new hunters. 

Mar 13, 201927:50
#5 Matthew Ritchie

#5 Matthew Ritchie

In this episode I speak with Matthew Ritchie about his time in Afghanistan and he tells us about his recent Elk hunt and what hunting means to him.

Mar 05, 201927:03
#4 Todd & Patricia Hisey

#4 Todd & Patricia Hisey

In this episode I speak about my time in Kosovo and my Wife joins me to provide insight and perspective on life with a PTSD sufferer.  

Feb 27, 201929:42
#3 Mark Fuchko

#3 Mark Fuchko

 In this episode we speak with Veteran Mark Fuchko about his time serving in Afghanistan and what hunting means to him. 

Feb 22, 201918:05
#2 Bryce Talsma

#2 Bryce Talsma

In this episode we speak with Veteran Bryce Talsma about his time serving in Afghanistan and what hunting means to him.

Feb 13, 201916:23
#1 Mark Meincke

#1 Mark Meincke

The inaugural episode of "The Grunt" by The Veteran Hunters.  We speak with Veteran Mark Meincke about his time in Croatia in the 1990s.

Feb 06, 201935:36