About the Show

From 2002 - 2009, RD, "The Rugged Dude" produced and hosted “Officially Rugged with RD,” one of the more original hunting and fishing shows on the air. At its peek, the program was available in over 55 million households in Canada, the United States and parts of Mexico and Australia. The format is comedy-based and geared to the average guy or gal sitting on their couch at home. Reruns of the series are currently being broadcast on various networks in Canada and in the US.

As of 2010, RD's new project is a wild fish and game cooking show where the theme is local, fresh, sustainable harvest. The working title is "RD's Cabin." A pilot was shot in 2009 in front of a live studio audience and is currently being pitched to various networks in Canada and the US.

Executive producers are Ryan La Via and Kelly Saxberg.

Contacts:

Ryan - rlavia@pastimeproductions.ca

Kelly -shebfilms@shaw.ca

You can watch the 24 minute pilot on the home page of this site, or on You Tube.

Rugged Recipes

RD shares all his secrets in the Rugged Recipes section. Are you looking for amazing banana bread or tips for cooking ducks and geese? RD is more than just a good fishing buddy, he's great in the kitchen or by the firepit!

Rugged Videos

RD wants to more and more video up here. Everything from bloopers to scenes from his Officially Rugged TV show. He often turns user questions into videos! Make sure you send in your questions!

Featured Lodge/Outfitter

Mattice Lake Outfitters - Armstrong, Northwestern Ontario. Fly in outposts with great walleyes, northern pike and lake trout. Moose hunting packages and canoe trips are also available. www.walleye.ca