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.

Youth Hunting Gear {DIY Camo for Kids}
This is why you should try DIY youth hunting gear! They will love that they match you, and that will ignite their passion for the outdoors!

Bear Meat {{How To Cook and What to Know}}
How do you cook bear meat? That question will generally will cause even the most carnivorous human to turn up their nose. But why? Prepared and handled properly, bear meat is delicious. In fact, in our home, we substitute ground beef recipes for ground bear in almost every scenario. We’ve

The Healing Power of Plantain: How to Use it for Medicine
For the last few years, I have been fascinated with the world of herbal medicine and utilizing what naturally surrounds us. Of course, modern medicines are still stocked in our homes. As an outdoor family, I find comfort in having the knowledge of using nature’s medicines for simple healing while

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.

The Durability of Badlands Pants
At Badlands, they make women’s camo by women and for women. Here’s our review of the Badlands women’s camo line.