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.

Hunting with Hounds: Terms and Definitions to Learn NOW!
Here’s a quick guide to terms and definitions for hound hunting to know for your next conversation with a houndsman or woman.

Moose Roast: The Easiest Crockpot Recipe
I have tried many recipes and variations, but when it comes to a moose roast, I stick to only one. Keep this recipe for moose roast on hand!

4 Easy Food Preservation Methods to Save Your Harvest
Don’t let your harvest go to waste! Learn five easy food preservation methods to keep your fruits and veggies fresh all year round.

Capturing Memories with a Custom Painting
Creating a custom painting from memory is more than just putting the paint on canvas. Learn about Chelsea Hansler Art.

How to Enjoy the Outdoors While Dealing with Bugs
Every year bugs will emerge leaving you scratching all through the night. So how do you enjoy the outdoors while also dealing with bugs?

Off-Grid Living with Kids: Challenges and Solutions
The most gratifying experience with kids off the grid has been watching our children learn and develop into strong, independent people.

The Healing Power of Plantain: How to Use it for Medicine
You will be amazed at the natural healing properties of so many plants, including plantain–a weed you can find in your own neighborhood!

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.

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.