568 | Unscripted with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Sports:wilderness, Sports, Wilderness, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

Travis from Silvercore Outdoors joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers hunting, firearms training, entrepreneurship, and the importance of disconnecting from technology. We explore the relationship between mindset, instincts, and the art of hunting; the importance of community and collaboration in the hunting world; the value of sharing experiences, and more. Silvercore Outdoors: http://silvercore.ca/ Silvercore Podcast: https://www.silvercore.ca/podcast Silvercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors/ Travis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/ CHAPTERS... 00:02:09 — The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Mindset00:08:36 — Understanding Firearm Safety and Training in Canada00:14:01 — The Passion for Hunting and Connection with Nature00:18:48 — Experiences at SHOT Show and the Firearm Industry00:22:30 — Disconnecting from Technology and Finding Balance00:37:11 — Shifts in Training Demographics and Motivations00:40:03 — The Impact of Media on Perception and Fear00:45:11 — Reading Human and Animal Behavior00:46:50 — Heuristics in Reading Animals and People00:49:46 — Trusting Your Instincts in Hunting00:50:51 — The Two-Way Process of Reading00:53:23 — Mindset and Energy in Hunting00:55:32 — The Podcast Journey and Conversations01:01:01 — Success and Mindset in Hunting01:09:32 — Community and Collaboration in Hunting01:12:11 — Navigating Information Overload01:14:09 — Reflections on Hunting Seasons01:20:06 — Sharing Experiences in Hunting01:22:55 — Defining Success Beyond Material Gains The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Huntback Country podcast.
0:16.0	This is episode number 568, and our guest is Travis from Silver Core Outdoors. This is a very
0:27.2	wide-ranging conversation where we, of course, discuss hunting, but also shooting and food and new
0:34.1	hunters, and hunters' representation to non--hunters and a whole lot more.
0:40.0	We get into some mindset and really kind of the intangibles that interconnect all of this.
0:46.3	So this is one of those ones where it was just a great episode for me to get to know Travis
0:50.8	and what he does. He's a very thoughtful and detailed guy.
0:55.4	And honestly, he put me on the spot with some questions as well.
0:58.8	So this was just a very cool episode.
1:01.6	And I enjoyed the conversation.
1:04.1	We are sharing this one.
1:05.9	As you will hear, Travis is located up in BC.
1:08.5	And we happen to be headed to BC this week.
1:11.3	Myself and Steve and Justin from Exo Mountain Gear for the Wild Sheep Society of BC and
1:17.1	their Mountain Hunting Expo. And this is an episode that I've had waiting to be released and
1:22.7	thought, hey, this is the week to do it. Let's speak with Travis from BC as we are headed up to BC.
1:30.6	We also, the following week as you're hearing this,
1:33.5	as this episode comes out, will be in Hillsborough, Oregon
1:36.9	for the Northwest Hunt Expo.
1:39.0	And so if you'll be in the area for either of those shows,
1:41.4	it would be great to see you there.
1:43.5	Swing by if you get a chance.
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