February 2013

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 - Eddie Halfyard’s official website (currently in development)

www.nssalmon.ca - The Nova Scotia Salmon Association’s website.

http://www.nssalmon.ca/projects_programs/acid-rain-mitigation-project - West River Sheet Harbour acid rain mitigation project details.

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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.LequilleCountryStore.com - (Podcast Sponsor) Hunting & Fishing retailer located in the Annapolis valley of Nova Scotia.

www.NovaScotiaHunting.com - The ULTIMATE Nova Scotia Hunting Resource

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Welcome to the Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast. In this, the first episode, host Dave Doggett explains his plans for the podcast. Dave also interviews Steve Clapperton, host of EastLink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show.

Steven Clapperton has been host of Eastlink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show since 2007. Steve was born and raised in Scotland and moved to Canada during his professional rugby career. He has always been an avid angler and after moving to Nova Scotia, he quickly realized there was an opportunity for a sport fishing TV show. Steve’s love for all aspects of the sport is apparent and he is a natural in front of the camera.

Links referenced in this episode:

www.DaveDoggett.com

www.NovaScotiaFishing.com

www.NovaScotiaHunting.com

www.NewBrunswickFishing.com

www.NewBrunswickHunting.com

www.MaritimeGardening.com

Fishing with Friends on Eastlink.ca