What would it take for you to walk away from everything… and start over in the middle of nowhere?

That’s exactly what Shawn Trudel from Cabin River Outdoors did. He had no experience and no real plan. Just a piece of land deep in the wilderness and a camera.

Now he’s sitting on over 16 million views.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why he left his old life behind
• What off-grid living in Canada is actually like
• How his YouTube channel blew up
• The reality of filming everything alone
• And whether this lifestyle is actually worth it

We also get into gear, lost footage, YouTube growth, and the stuff nobody tells you about trying to make it doing this.

If you came for Shawn, stay for the full episode. There’s more here than just the interview.

Garmin just dropped one of the biggest fishing technology updates we’ve ever seen… and it might completely change how we fish moving forward.

In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we break down Garmin’s brand new 360 sonar system and the game-changing Spy Pole, a motorized turret that lets you lock onto structure, and scan water like never before.

We go deep into:
• What this new tech actually does
• How it compares to LiveScope
• Why this could be the biggest leap in fishing electronics in years
• Real-world applications for bass, walleye, pike, and more
• Whether it’s worth the investment

Plus:
• A wild tournament cheating story that got an angler arrested
• Fan questions about the future of multi-species tournaments
• Why your favorite fishing content is suddenly blowing up on YouTube

If you’re serious about fishing, this is one episode you cannot miss.

Listen now and find out why this could be the future of the sport.

What REALLY goes on behind the scenes of the Toronto Sportsman Show?

In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we sit down with show manager Mike Blake to break down how one of Canada’s biggest outdoor events has evolved, what’s new this year, and why it still matters to anglers, hunters, and outdoor families.

But that’s not all…

We also dive into a bizarre real-life story of a man caught stealing over $1,000 worth of fishing lures from a Canadian Tire, and discuss what it says about the fishing industry today.

Plus:

• Fan question: the strangest places we’ve been recognized
• The reality of fishing theft and black-market gear
• Season 40 updates and behind-the-scenes insights
• Why the Sportsman Show is still a must-visit event

If you’re into fishing, hunting, outdoor shows, or Canadian outdoor culture, this episode is packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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