Chelsea Hansler

Hunter, mother, wife, artist, gardener, homesteader; these are a few of the titles that best describe me. My name is Chelsea. I am a wife and a mother to two beautiful 4 and 5 year old “babies”. After serving time in the Canadian Armed Forces, we moved to a tiny home in Northern Ontario, Canada. We are surrounded by thousands of acres of crown land and closer to home you will find my abundance of chickens, a mini horse, 2 cows and our hounds. We strive to live a simple country life, hunting, gathering and growing our own food. Everything we do revolves around the outdoors and living this lifestyle. I am also an artist, creating one of kind pieces focused mainly on this lifestyle.

Fried Onion Bear Burgers: Unique Twist on a Classic Dish
Looking to try something new on the grill? Expand your palate and try these fried onion bear burgers. Your family will love these!

Bear Hunt with Dogs: What to Pack on Bear Hunt
Going on a bear hunt with dogs? Make sure you pack the essentials! Check out our packing list and always be prepared.

Essential Tips to Grow Your Own Garden Successfully
When you think of growing a garden, you’re likely thinking of the hours tilling and pulling weeds. Here are our tips to grow your own garden.

100+ Ways to Get Kids Outdoors:: Outdoor Winter Activities
“Kids can’t bounce off the walls if you remove the walls.” Here are 100+ ways for the kids to spend more time outside this winter.

Living Off the Grid: Pros and Cons
There is no question that living off the grid isn’t for everyone, but for us, the benefits far outweigh the negative.

Wood Stove Cooking: 5 Easy Meals
You don’t have to be clueless when it comes to cooking someplace new. Here are five easy, go-to meals for the cooking on the woodstove.

Hound Hunting Preparation: Behind the Scenes
No matter the hunt, for it to be successful, there is generally a lot of preparation beforehand. Hound hunting is no exception.

4 Ways to Maximize Your Black Bear Harvest
From their fat to their meat, very little goes to waste, making black bear a highly valuable and unique game.

Wild Game Recipe: Bear Meat Shepherd’s Pie
I’m going to share some of my favorite, go-to bear meat recipes that we eat in our home. This Shepherd’s Pie recipe changes the game.