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  • New Hobby Blog

    New Hobby Blog

    So this is a bit different, I have just recently started realizing (again) just how much being a dad really changes a man. I have picked up a new to me hobby as of 2022 the ultimate dad hobby of “Metal detecting” it is quickly becoming another passion of mine and I’ve started writing about […]

    James Mathias

    September 11, 2022
    Hunting, outdoors
    beach combing, camping, metal detecting, parenting, parents, Product reviews, water
  • New Hobby (metal detecting)

    New Hobby (metal detecting)

    If anyone is interested or has ever thought about hunting for treasures then I have picked up a new hobby of metal detecting. If you want to hear/read about what it’s like starting this hobby? Or if you have ever thought about it and just don’t want to spent the money on a machine you […]

    James Mathias

    July 17, 2022
    Hunting
    beach combing, metal detecting, Outdoor survival
  • Our First Years Adventures With Caspian

    Our First Years Adventures With Caspian

    As of 12:49pm on September 6th 2021 Erin Coligan and I would start a year pact full of adventures and experiences we never dreamed would become us, just 3 short years ago. As of the date and time mentioned above and weighing just 6lbs 07oz our beautiful baby boy Caspian entered into this world. From […]

    James Mathias

    June 25, 2022
    British Columbia, Fire starting, Hunting, survival skills, travel
  • WILD GAME RECIPES

    WILD GAME RECIPES

    Wild game recipes WILD TURKEY SAUSAGE ⁃ onion diced (small) ⁃ Apple’s (diced small) Step 2 – sear the onions until they are translucent then add apples cook for approx 6-8 minutes then let cool. Step three ⁃ dice Turkey thighs into cubes and approx 14 ounces of bacon small enough to go through a […]

    James Mathias

    May 24, 2022
    camping, fishing, Hunting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, preparation, survival skills, wild edibles
    Bushcraft, camping, fishing, food, food prep, Hunting, Outdoor survival, survival, wild edibles, wilderness
  • Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day

    Do you know this woman? Tired/exhausted, much of the time, this is my partner Erin. Anyone that knows this lovely lady, knows just how much fun Erin Elaine likes to have, or can be (for that matter). Erin brightens up any room she walks into, her smile is infectious, and when Erin smiles The whole […]

    James Mathias

    May 8, 2022
    mother’s day
    moms, mother, mother’s day, parenting, parents
  • Last 5 months in review

    Last 5 months in review

    It’s the end of January 2022. Caspian is just about to turn 5 months old and It’s just about time again that I have to go back to work. My time with Caspian and Erin has been full and entertaining, but work calls, and hunting season is just around the corner. The following is a […]

    James Mathias

    February 4, 2022
    camping, Fire starting, Hunting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills
    bugout bags, Bushcraft, camping, camping gear, Fire starting, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness
  • My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience Taught Me How & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part3/3)

    My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience Taught Me How & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part3/3)

    From the Yukon and Alaska to Northern Ontario. Where I believe was the only other time in my life where I needed any kind of survival real life skills, was when I was a fishing guide at a fly-in fishing resort called Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge in 2016. As a guide at the lodge it […]

    James Mathias

    January 29, 2022
    base camp, camping, Fire starting, fishing, Hunting, knife, knife making, lunch in the woods, outdoors, preparation, survival skills, Uncategorized, wild edibles, winter survival, work
    Bushcraft, camping, camping gear, Fire starting, food prep, knives, Outdoor survival, Shelter building, survival, wild edibles, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience Taught Me How, & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part2/3)

    My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience Taught Me How, & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part2/3)

    So Joe Glynn and I got into his Row boat. Which we named River Bottom, (and for good reason) this boat looked like it was about to sink. It had only been a couple days since Brian Dickenson and I had arrived in Dawson, so I decided to go back to the spot Brian and […]

    James Mathias

    January 29, 2022
    bushcrafting, camping, Fire starting, fishing, Hunting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival
    Bushcraft, camping, camping gear, Fire starting, fishing, food, Hunting, Outdoor survival, Shelter building, survival, wild edibles, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience Taught Me How & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part1/3)

    My Yukon River Trip (as a teenager) & Northern Ontario Guiding Experience   Taught Me How & What Bushcraft/Self Reliance Is (-part1/3)

    Have you ever been faced with a situation where you needed to have the skills to survive? I have. Bushcraft, Self Reliance, and it’s meanings. Bushcraft is the use and practice of skills, thereby acquiring and developing knowledge and understanding, in order to survive and thrive in a natural environment. Being able to rely on […]

    James Mathias

    January 29, 2022
    bushcrafting, camping, Fire starting, Hunting, knife, lunch in the woods, outdoors, preparation, survival skills, Uncategorized, wild edibles, work
    Bushcraft, camping gear, fishing, Hunting, Outdoor survival, Shelter building, survival, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • Winter Camping, Night Out, Solo

    Winter Camping, Night Out, Solo

    I’m going to start off this story by sayingI finally did something I’ve been meaning to do for a very long time, A solo. winter, camp out in the woods. I have been an avid outdoorsmen for a very long time. I love camping. and in recent years my partner Erin and I have been […]

    James Mathias

    January 29, 2022
    bushcrafting, camping, Fire starting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    Bushcraft, camping, camping gear, food, food prep, knives, Outdoor survival, Shelter building, survival, wilderness, Winter bushcraft, Winter fire starting
  • What do you do while winter camping?

    What do you do while winter camping?

    Table of Contents 14 fun winter camping ideas with kids winter? What to do now that winter has hit? For many, (myself included at times) and for my partner as well, the winter can bring the dreaded “cabin fever”, especially for the kids! have you ever given much thought about winter camping? Seriously! A camping […]

    James Mathias

    January 25, 2022
    base camp, camping, fishing, Hunting, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival
    camping, camping gear, Fire starting, fishing, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness, Winter bushcraft, Winter fire starting
  • Gearing up for spring Turkey Season

    Gearing up for spring Turkey Season

    It’s January 21st and I’m already starting to gear up for the first hunt of the season. Turkey season will be approaching us shortly and it’s time to start doing my homework. Many people that don’t hunt may think that hunting is an easy sport! I mean, how hard can it really be? Don’t most […]

    James Mathias

    January 25, 2022
    camping, Hunting, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized
    camping, coyotes, Hunting, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness
  • Coyotes, The What, Where, How, & Why’s (& everything in between, about coyotes)

    Coyotes,  The What, Where, How, & Why’s (& everything in between, about coyotes)

    Coyotes are fierce predators adapted to many climates. Coyotes, Canis latrans, evolved 380,000 years ago and are descended from a long line of predatory canines. They prey on a number of different animals and are influential members of whatever ecosystem they inhabit. So, what unfortunate creatures fall victim to the vicious coyote? Here we will […]

    James Mathias

    January 25, 2022
    camping, Hunting, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival
    coyotes, food, food prep, Hunting, Outdoor survival, survival, wild edibles, wilderness, Winter fire starting
  • More On Wild Edibles

    More  On Wild Edibles

    Last time I wrote about wild edibles found in my area of Ontario, I focused more on winter foraging. Wild Edibles can really be ground year round and are usually readily available if you know what to look for. I generally am trying to pick out the bushes and shrubs that are most common to […]

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    bushcrafting, Hunting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, wild edibles, winter survival
    Bushcraft, Bushcraft good prep, Hunting, Outdoor survival, survival, wild edibles, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • Some Great Food Ideas To Make Outdoors While Camping.

    Some Great Food Ideas To Make Outdoors While Camping.

    If your one of those people that procrastinate on what foods you’ll want to make while on a camping excursion with friend, family, or even going it alone for a while, here are some ideas that my partner and I have done over the past few years.

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    base camp, Fire starting, knife, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    camping gear, Fire starting, fishing, food, food prep, knives, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness
  • Camping & How Much Wood Will You Need?

    Camping & How Much Wood Will You Need?

    In general, you’ll find that you need between 2 and 5 bundles of firewood per day for your campfire. However, variables can disrupt how you determine the exact amount you will be requiring for your needs, vs Wants. For instance, you may need more wood if you plan to have a fire going for more […]

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    base camp, bushcrafting, Fire starting, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    Bushcraft, Bushcraft good prep, camping gear, Fire starting, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness, Winter bushcraft, Winter fire starting
  • Early season camping

    Early season camping

    During each spring if you decide that a camping trip is in your list of activities to explore? And your new to the experience, Then there are a few things I believe to be important points to take into consideration when planning your voyage. First off let’s explore the reasons to go camping? There are […]

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    base camp, bushcrafting, camping, Fire starting, fishing, knife, knife making, lunch in the woods, outdoors, preparation, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    Bushcraft, Bushcraft good prep, camping gear, Fire starting, food, Outdoor survival, Product reviews, Shelter building, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • Making a custom knife

    Making a custom knife

    How to make a mora knife with a custom handle. First why make a Mora knife? & What is a mora knife used for? Mora knives are a decent bush-crafting knife made from Swedish carbon steel. Swedish knives are considered to be some of the best knives and recognized world wide. I personally have wanted […]

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    bushcrafting, Hunting, knife, knife making, lunch in the woods, outdoors, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    bugout bags, Bushcraft, camping gear, food, knives, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness, Winter bushcraft
  • 3 More Tried & True Fire starting Methods part 2

    3 More Tried & True  Fire starting Methods part 2

    1, Birch -scraping and spark This method is almost as good as any other method I’ve ever tried including the use of a lighter lol of course a lighter is going to be a bit faster but not much to be honest. it is so simple and it takes just seconds to get a flame. […]

    James Mathias

    January 21, 2022
    camping, Fire starting, knife, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival
    camping, Fire starting, Outdoor survival, survival, wilderness, Winter fire starting
  • Bug Out, Survival, & Car, BAGS.

    Bug Out, Survival, & Car, BAGS.

    First things first with this entry! What are survival kits? There’s several different kits one could put together to try and be ready for any situation. Well a few different questions need to be asked here. 1st- what is the most likely situation you might find yourself to be faced with? 2nd-Do you travel? And […]

    James Mathias

    January 16, 2022
    base camp, Hunting, lunch in the woods, outdoors, survival skills, Uncategorized, winter survival, work
    big out bags, Bushcraft, camping gear, fishing, food, survival, wilderness
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