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Season #5: Episode List

Great new action packed informative episodes celebrating the greatness of hunting across Canada.

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August 30, 2009
Episode 1: St. Lawrence Goose 2

This week's episode of Canada in the Rough finds Thomas and the crew on a goose hunt in the highly productive fields near Gananoque in Southern Ontario.  It's late September and the fall goose migration is starting to pick up steam as we set up on the western edge of the prolific Atlantic flyway. 


Episode Outfitter: St. Lawrence Outfitters Inc.
   
September 6, 2009
Episode 3: Gowganda Bear

Thomas and the crew hook up with guest and long-time hunting companion Jerry Sampson for an early season black bear hunt near the town of Gowganda in Northern Ontario. 


Episode Outfitter: Gow-Bush-Kon Lodge
   
September 20, 2009
Episode 5: Accessible Waterfowl Hunt

Most hunters and outdoors people enjoy the ease and simplicity of hunting, fishing, camping, or any other outdoor activity at their leisure. Well on today's unique show Thomas will be hunting with Wylie Harvey of Accessible Canadian Adventures, who specialize in helping the disabled get out and accomplish their outdoor dreams. 


Episode Outfitter: Accessible Canadian Adventures
   
October 4, 2009
Episode 7: Kids & Bears

Follow the adventures of Thomas and the crew as he mentors a group of junior hunters on their first bear hunt in the Haliburton region of Central Ontario.


Episode Outfitters: Bear Paw Outfitters and Linke to the Outdoors
   
July 12, 2009
Episode 8: Southern Ontario Duck Hunt

Thomas will be joined on today's hunt by Tim Brandt of Federal Premium Ammunition, with them will also be internationally acclaimed waterfowl biologist Scott Petrie.


Episode Outfitter: Long Point Waterfowl
   
October 25, 2009
Episode 10: Flatland Adventures Part 2

This week finds Thomas in the Province of Alberta going after Mule Deer with Silver Sage Outfitters.


Episode Outfitter: Silver Sage Outfitters
   
July 5, 2009
Episode 11: Fox Harbr Upland Hunt

Private jets, fine dining, wine cellars and luxurious rooms are not the images typically seen on “Canada in the Rough”, but on today’s episode we’ll be experiencing all of these and more!


Episode Outfitter: Fox Harbr
   
November 8, 2009
Episode 12: Tundra Caribou Journeys

Northern Quebec is synonymous with Caribou hunting, so once again this year we headed back to “High North Outfitting” with friend and renowned outfitter, Kevin Mattice. 


Episode Outfitter: High North Outfitting
   
December 6, 2009
Episode 13: Manitoba Whitetail

This weeks episode follows Thomas on a rifle deer hunt in the Duck Mountains near the town of Roblin Manitoba with good friend and outfitter Royden Spence from "Twisted Oak Outfitting".


Episode Outfitter: Twisted Oak Outfitters
   
November 22, 2009
Episode 15: Tundra Ptarmigan

Ptarmigan hunting is an under rated hunting experience and Quebec's Tundra holds a great population of these excellent eating birds.  So this week Thomas shows us just what people are missing at "High North Outfitting".


Episode Outfitters: High North Outfitting and Springville Springers
   
August 10, 2009
Episode 16: Ontario Crossbow

These days Crossbow hunting has become just as popular has compound bow hunting in many parts of Canada and it's no wonder why with the amazing equipment "Excalibur Crossbow" keeps producing.  This week Thomas will head-out on his home farm to take advantage of the late season archery deer hunt with his trusty Excalibur Crossbow and his daughter Jessica.


   
May 3, 2009
The Politics of Hunting

Today we're taking a different journey, a journey that might ultimately protect your hunting heritage. We'll be spending time with a true outdoorsman and a member of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party; Frank Klees.


Episode Outfitter: Frank Klees Leadership Campaign
   
December 13, 2009
Episode 18: The History of Excalibur

On this episode Thomas sits down with the owners of “Excalibur Crossbow” Bill and Kathy Troubridge for a fireside chat. 


   

Episode 19: CITR - Italian Style

 

If you've ever found yourself wondering what Thomas and the ‘Canada in the Rough’ crew do during the off season, than this episode is for you. We’re visiting a land that’s known for it’s magnificent scenery, superb food, the latest fashion trends, and excellent wine. That’s right, we’re in Italy!


   
November 29, 2009
Episode 20: Deltas Mission

This week the ‘Canada in the Rough’ crew is in Minnedosa, Manitoba for a snowy duck hunt with Delta Waterfowl.  Follow Rob Olson, President of Delta Waterfowl and Carly Michie, Field Program Coordinator for Delta Waterfowl as they take you on a traditional Manitoba duck hunt.  


Episode Outfitter: Delta Waterfowl
   
August 2, 2009
Episode 21: CITR Archive 01

This week we're opening up the Archive Vault to take a peek at an epsiode from Season 2.  It's late November but the weather feels more like September as we hunt for whitetails with Manley Adventures near the town of Love, in North Central Saskatchewan.

 


Episode Outfitter: Manley Outdoor Adventures
   
December 27, 2009
Episode 22: In The Rough Hunt Camp

Hunt Camp is one of the most memorable experiences for many hunters across Canada and this week ‘Canada in the Rough’ will be erecting our very first deer/hunt camp.  Made from British Columbia Red Cedar Logs by world renowned Pioneer Log Homes, this Hunt Camp is one to be hold.  

 


   

Did you know... The Episode summaries give you a closer look at the story line behind each show.

With the finest in talent and technology, and the foremost in expertise, Canada In The Rough captures the spectacular images that are indeed the spirit of the Canadian wilderness experience. Yes this is a hunting show, but the focus is on the journey, on our cultural heritage, and on unique locations that will interest every outdoor adventure seeker. We take the time to taste local traditions and culture and meet some very unique and interesting people along the way.

 



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