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.
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.
4 Ways to Utilize Black Bear
Black bears are a unique big game animal due to the many ways they can be utilized. From their fat to their meat, very little goes to waste, making them a highly valuable and unique game. Over the years, I have set out to learn how to utilize as much
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.
The Secret Combination for Warm Feet in Extreme Cold
I have been testing boots in frigid temps in our Northern Ontario climate. Here’s how to keep your feet warm in the extreme cold.
Kids and the Circle of Life: How To Teach Them
I choose to let my kids see and expose them to the circle of life. Whether they choose to carry on the traditions is up to them.
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.
Five Tips for Cooking on a Wood-Burning Stove
Cooking on a wood-burning stove is a skill worth learning! Check out these tips (in case you ever find yourself off the grid)!
Our Transition to Life Off the Grid
Life off the grid is strange to many and envied by even more. It’s not for the faint of heart. Here’s what life looks like now.
How to Field Judge a Black Bear
Unsure of the age of the black bear you are hunting? Our expert outlines a few ways to help you identify your mature boar.