
Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast
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Ep 65Pheasant Hunting with a Trad Bow
A little non-traditional wingshooting? Yep, on this weeks podcast Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves discuss their one-day hunt in Kansas for pheasant using a traditional bow. They discuss the challenges, gear, and what they learned! Don't be afraid to miss! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 64Jaeger Tracks - Blood Trailing Dogs and Tips on Trailing Wounded Game
We sit down with Damon Bungard and Jaeger, his Dachshund, also called Dackel or Teckel, to talk about blood trailing game. These dogs are really interesting, but the discussion might also help you blood trail game even if you don't use a dog as we talk about patterns of movement of wounded game. Damon also talks about his Tennessee deer hunting on public land! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 63The Untamed - "Yeah BABY!"
Clay and Kolby sit down with Josh and Kirk from The Untamed YouTube channel. They discuss Josh's unique accent, spot-and-stalk deer hunting in reclaimed coal mines, and why hound hunting is a great recruitment tool for hunting. Overall, super fun podcast with some authentic West Virginia hunters. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 62Generational Continuance - Raising Kids in the Modern Era
Clay's wife, Misty, and their good friends Josh and Kristie Speilmaker have a candid conversation about the challenges of modern parenting and how they've build their families. They talk about the book "Boys Adrift" which specifically speaks on the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men. This is must listen for parents as they discuss raising kids in hunting a lifestyle, but more specifically about how to built a context for a transfer of values. Josh and Clay talk about their hunting history and tell a few funny stories, too. Misty even tells about why she married CLAY! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 61Kicking a Bear in the Face & Public Land Deer Hunting
Moe Shepherd tells about his experience of being attacked by a sow bear with cubs, Clay tells a story of a bear attacking a hunter in a treestand, and we talk about slip hunting for whitetails in the big woods. Also, Moe teaches us how he owl hoots! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 60Hunting Midlife Crisis & the Death of the Sportsman
Have you ever thought you were having a midlife hunting crisis? Have you witnessed the "death of the sportsman" and noticed hunting slipping away from being a craft? If you have or haven't, you'll be sure to enjoy this podcast with Clay's longtime friend, Scott Brown. Born and raised in the Ouachita Mountains, Scott is a true woodsman with some good insight. Also, along for the ride is Clay's Uncle, a photographer and hunter, Mike Schultz. Don't forget about our $15 subscriptions and renewals! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 59Babbling Rednecks, Sportsman's Pop Quiz, & Bear-rier's to Entry
A story of a babbling, indiscernible redneck is the precursor for our first ever "Sportsman's Quiz" section of the podcast. Things start out with some fun, but end in a serious discussion about some very real, and surprising, barriers to entry for two new hunters - Jonathan Webster and Tyrel Denison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 58Philosophical Hillbilly with Johnny Carrol Sain
Johnny Carrol Sain is a self-proclaimed philosophical hillbilly, cultural observer and naturalist form the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, and is known for his writing on hunting, angling and mountain lifestyle. He came to the Bear Hunting Magazine World Headquarters for a unique discussion about hunting philosophy, the direction of the hunting industry, baiting deer, and our "place" in hunting. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 57Manhood, a Navy Seal, & South Dakota Hunting with Jason Boke
Clay Newcomb and former Navy Seal, Jason Boke sit down for a good conversation about manhood, sacrificial leadership, a little bit about Jason's Navy Seal days, and everything to do with hunting in South Dakota including spot and stalk Mountain Lion hunting, whitetail and antelope, too. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 54Free Casting Hounds in the West with Strait Sedillo
Clay sits down with cameraman Brent Reaves and houndsman Strait Sedillo for a campfire conversation during a hound hunt in New Mexico for black bear. They share stories of their hunt and get thoughts from Strait on hounds and some of the traits he looks for. Join us for some campfire stories and laughs! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 56Canoe Wrecks and Judging Big Whitetails
Clay and long time friend Chris Roberts are on the return trip from a successful whitetail hunt. They talk about their hunt and some difficulties people have judging big whitetails. They also talk about some fun stories from yesteryear one of which includes a near death experience! Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 55Manitoba Legend with Tom Ainsworth
Clay sits down with legendary outfitter Tom Ainsworth. Tom is a fun guy to be around and a living legend. He has a knowledge about whitetails rivaled by few that he learned through his personal experiences and observations on his land in Manitoba. They also talk the successful hunt Clay had there on this trip. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 53Sheep Hunt of the South
On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, Clay and Kolby discuss some of their recent hunts in the West and then dive deep into Clay's recent bear hunt on public land in Arkansas including the tactics that led to success! They discuss the gear that Clay used while in the remote area from camo, to packs, to camera equipment. If you like adventure, are a gear head, or just like to learn new tactics, then this is one you don't want to miss! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 52River's Bear
Join a father/daughter conversation as Clay sits down with his daughter, River. They talk about all of the challenges and hard times over the last two years in a pursuit that eventually led to River harvesting a mature Pope and Young bruin on a very inaccessible piece of property! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 51Black Duck Revival with Jonathan Wilkins
We took time at the recent World Squirrel Cook-off to catch up with our new friend Jonathan Wilkins from Black Duck Revival. Jonathan is an interesting guy who was raised in an urban area and started hunting when he moved to the Arkansas Delta. We talk about a lot of things including his background, some of his pursuits, consuming knowledge about hunting, how race comes into play in hunting, marriage and family, and more! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 50World Championship Squirrel Cook-off
We recently participated in the World Championship Squirrel Cook-off in Bentonville, Arkansas. You'll be delightfully surprised to learn about this event and it's deep hunting roots. In the words of Joe Wilson, the founder of the cookoff, he asked, "Could small game hunting be a way to get back some of our freedom?" See what he means by checking out this very unique episode. Also, meet the cooks and learn what they cooked. Long live the squirrels and squirrel hunters! The Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast is Powered by SimplecastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 49Large Carnivore Biologist Myron Means
We're nerding out again on this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast! We sit down with the large carnivore biologist of Arkansas, Myron Means. Myron has spent his long career working with bears. He brings a unique perspective on a subject we can't get enough of, BEARS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 48Elk-pedition
We recently trailered the mules up and headed west again with hopes of finding bugling elk in Colorado! In this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine podcast, Clay and his son, Bear, break down their hunt! They discuss talk about the trip overall, some mistakes that were made, some wisdom being passed from father to son, and some highlights from 5 days in the backcountry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 47Lawdog with Chris Powell
In this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, we are joined at the global headquarters by Chris Powell from the Houndsman XP Podcast. Chris is a retired game warden who has a deep history in working with law dogs and is a dedicated houndsman! We talk about some of his history in law enforcement. We also dive into some of the science behind a dog's nose and how an animal leaves scent behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 46Dummies Guide to Baiting Bears
The bell is ringing and class is in session on this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast! Clay is joined by Ryan Grebb and Jason Liles as they share their collective experiences surrounding baiting bears. In this episode they talk about getting permission, how to pick a spot, how to get bait, how to use commercial scents, how to hold the big ones, and more. As always, this is a good one to listen to no matter your level of experience!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 45Lyle Lovett's Song Bears
This episode gets bear-crap-crazy as the guys discuss and dissect the hidden meanings of the song "Bears" covered by Lyle Lovett in 1998. A fellow could learn about bear biology, bear habits, gun safety, Lyle Lovett's short relationship with Julia Roberts & why you should never go back the same way you came. Brent Reaves and Kolby Morehead join Clay on the podcast for a super fun conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 44Beginners Guide to Bear Hunting with James Brandenburg
Black bear season is just around the corner and we're taking it back to the basics at the Global Headquarters of Bear Hunting Magazine! Guest James Brandenburg from EP. 34 is back and interviews host Clay Newcomb with a long list of questions from people who have never hunted the icon of the North American wilderness, the black bear. This was a fun podcast to record and we know you'll enjoy it whether you're a new to bear hunting or a seasoned professional!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 43Dummies Guide to Stone Projectile Points w/ Dr. Adam Gray
Jump start your knowledge base on "arrow heads" by a decade by listening to this conversation. We sit down with Dr. Adam Gray and discuss stone projectile points, different ideas of where North American's came from, Clovis points, weapon technology, and understanding the different time periods during the last 13,500 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 42First Lite Layering with Kevin Harlander
Kevin Harlander is the Community Manager at First Lite. We sit down with him to discuss some family history, elk hunting, and his favorite First Lite layering kits. This is a fun podcast with a solid outdoorsman and good DUDE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 41Trained by a Hound Dog with Ed Vance
Ed Vance is a veteran mountain lion and bear hunter from southern California, and author of new book, who tells all in this unique podcast. We traveled out to meet with Ed in his home in the Greenhorn Mountains to hear first hand about his origins in hunting, his hounds and some of his most memorable hunts. This is our third podcast in hound our series and you'll enjoy Ed's fascinating life story of hunting with hounds. Check out Ed's book at www.trainedbyahounddog.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 40Breeding Big Game Hounds with Steve Herd
Steve Herd has been breeding big game hounds for decades and has been around them his whole life. Steve's strain of dogs are known as Bluff Creek Plotts. He's got some insight into consistently producing hounds bear hounds generation after generation. This is our second podcast with Steve and we're sure you'll learn something. His passion and enthusiasm for what he's devoted his life to is sure to entertain and teach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 39Bluff Creek Plotts with Steve Herd
Steve Herd is an iconic big game Plott breeder known for his Bluff Creek hounds. On this episode we have a great discussion about his history with these dogs, what he's learned about bear dogs, and many incredible stories. Steve has some strong opinions and he loves his dogs. We think you'll appreciate it his upfrontness about what he's learned in 65 years of being around bear dogs. In the next podcast, Steve discusses his philosophy on breeding big game hounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 38Traditional Archery Super Ten with Jake Downs
In this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast we sit down with traditional archer Jake Downs. Jake is one of the few hunters who have completed the North American Super Ten with traditional archery equipment. We talk to Jake about some of the highlights and challenges that happened along the way and his journey with traditional equipment. Enjoy! Note: Have you heard of the North American Super Ten? The 29 north North American animals can divided into ten categories: antelope, bears, bison/muskox, cats, caribou, deer, elk, goat, moose, and sheep. The super ten is taking one species from each category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 37Oklahoma Bear Biology with Jeff Ford
On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, we sit down with friend and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife biologist Jeff Ford. He's the "Bear Man" in Oklahoma and we talk nuts-and-bolts biology of Sooner bruins. We all have something to learn about the icon of North American wilderness in this episode! Show Notes: History of bears in Oklahoma Effectiveness of bait as a conservation tool Quota vs. no quota seasons Harvest highlights of the first ten bear seasons in Oklahoma Effects of weather on harvest rates Bear habitat Bear movement patterns and ranges Big bear weights Population growth of hunted group Expansion of bear hunting area Food sources Denning patterns & torpor vs. hibernation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 36Trad Bows in Wild Places
The guys are at black bear in camp in British Columbia with Jeff Lander and Primitive Outfitting. Along in the conversation is Jeff's good friend, Dave Kueber, who is an Alaskan resident and veteran traditional bowhunter. The conversation revolves around why we limit ourselves in traditional archery and lots of great stories including brown bear hunting with stick bows, and a recent adventure with Jeff and Dave and a giant black bear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 35Stalking Bears & Bear Attacks with Primitive Outfitting
We were recently in British Columbia where we sat down with Jeff Lander and Gary Hilsher of Primitive Outfitting. We discuss spot & stalk hunting and how black bears behave differently in grizzly country. We talk about how being around grizzlies changes our thought processes and increases our awareness. We also have some intense grizz and black bear attack stories! This is an exciting podcast with two great guys, we think you'll enjoy it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 34The Gate - Why Protecting Bear Hunting is Important
On this podcast we discuss the hard questions about bear hunting. James Brandenburg, the Arkansas chair of the Southeast Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters & Angler's joins us to discuss some hot-button topics, specifically the use of bait and hounds. It's a discussion that not many have had, but we all need to. You'll hear a unique narrative that's hard to dispute that will help unify the hunting community. Hunters need to know why we do what we do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 33Motivation with Aron Snyder
We were in Denver at Kifaru & Aron Snyder joins us for some conversation on manhood, identity, motivations, goals, traditional archery, aspects of success and just a lot of fun. This podcast is probably a lot different than some of the other conversations you've heard with Aron, so check it out. This is the final podcast on our Montana Tour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 32A New Narrative: Western Bear Foundation
Joe Kondelis and The Western Bear Foundation are writing a new narrative of why predator hunters are the good guys and are helping all wildlife. On this episode we'll talk about the Foundation and what they do, the intrigue of the bear, some Western bear hunting tactics, but also dive into the complex issues of the grizzly bear issues of the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 31Traditional Archery Booner Bear with Brian Strickland
Outdoor writer Brian Strickland transitioned to traditional archery several years ago and shares about the process. His most recent success was in Manitoba in early May 2019 where he took a bear that will likely break 20-inches qualifying it for the Boone and Crockett Awards record book. On this episode we also talk about where color phase bears are, the uniqueness of Booner bears, the timing of spring bear hunting, Baldy Mountain Outfitters, and three kinds of bear hunters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 30Montana Mule-based DIY Spring Bear Hunt
Clay Newcomb and Kolby Morehead just got back from a successful mule-based DIY spring bear hunt in Montana. This was Clay's third trip to Montana in five years and it was the time he brought home a bear. They talk about the trial and tribulation of this style of hunting and the lasting sense of accomplishment of putting it together. Traveling across the country hauling the mules, to the advantages of using equines in the backcountry, to long range shooting this podcast is full of twists and turns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 29Best of the West with Jim Sessions & Jared Peterson
Jim Sessions is a veteran Western hunter and precision shooter. On this podcast #2 of the "Montana Tour" we talk about the Best of the West rifle systems and Huskamaw optics, but also: Jim's hunting history, Jared's new Mountain Scout rifle system, traveling with equine animals, predator problems in Wyoming, custom turrets, BOTW shooting schools, and the ethics of long range shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 28Conservation is a Rodeo with Justin & Rebecca Spring
This is the first of six podcasts from our "Montana Tour." We just got back from a DIY spring mule-based bear hunt and recorded podcasts with some incredible conservationists/hunters along the expedition. Justin Spring is the Director of Big Game Records for the Boone and Crockett Club and you'll learn some incredible information and hear some incredible stories, including when Justin's wife Rebecca punched a bear in the face! Topics of this podcast include: fair chase, why we target older mature males, why net scores, understanding the scoring system, bilateral symmetry, seven pillars of wildlife conservation, scientific-based conservation versus emotional based, and the Spring's caribou and bear story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 27Oklahoma Slam with Brandon Adams
Brandon Adams harvested five species of big game in Oklahoma in 2018 including black bear, mule deer, antelope, elk and whitetail. He's the first person in Oklahoma to do it, and to top that, he did it with a bow in a single season. On this podcast you'll get to know Brandon's journey in the outdoor industry over the last decade, including being the producer of the television show, Major League Bowhunter for the last nine years. You'll hear him talk at length about completing the Oklahoma SLAM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 26Spring Bear Hunting Gear List
On this episode, we're talking spring bear hunting gear. We're prepping for a Montana DIY this spring. The list is long, but we'll talk about guns, food, optics, water filtration, knives, GPS, bear protection, clothing and how Clay likes to bring real 1/2 and 1/2 on every backcountry hunt. We go into detail on the First Lite gear we use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 25Judging Black Bears for Dummies
Black bears are probably the most difficult to judge size of all the 29 species of North American big game. On this episode you'll hear in-depth tactics for sexing bears, judging size and judging overall quality. This is probably one of the most extensive podcasts ever recorded on the topic of judging trophy black bears. We didn't just "google" to find the talking points, but we discuss our in-the-field experience judging them in all types of regions and scenarios. We'll bust some myths and add to the list of "do's" when judging bears. Check out www.bear-hunting.com for more great bear content!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 24Black Bear Shot Placement for Dummies
On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast Clay Newcomb is joined by Ryan Greb and Kolby Morehead in an in-depth discussion regarding archery & rifle shot placement on bear. Most people come into bear hunting with a whitetail shot placement mentality, and there are many places where they just don't overlap. The guys discuss topics such as: organ anatomy, shooting 'middle of the middle', fat & hair, not shooting "low & tight", prioritizing getting two holes, blood trailing bears, equipment needs, fixed blade vs mechanical, pit blinds for bear, and kinetic energy versus momentum for evaluating penetration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 23Spring Bear Hunting For Dummies
It's time to be planning your 2019 spring bear hunt. On this episode we discuss a wide swath of information surrounding spring bear hunting including: when to spring bear hunt, where to spring bear hunt, what bears are doing, understanding the bear rut, understanding spring feeding patterns, Western spot-and-stalk hunting, and hunting Canada. We also go on several rants, including outbursts on scent control and trophy hunting. If you listen to this podcast you'll understand a lot about spring bear hunting and realize how accessible spring bears are. Check out Bear Hunting Magazine at www.bear-hunting.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 22Live BHA Storytelling Event
This podcast was recorded live from the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Storytelling Event in Springfield, Missouri on March 15th. Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast host Clay Newcomb was invited to speak and he told four stories that happened on the same piece of public land - two of the stories were funny, one was terrifying, and the last was an epic hunting story. You will not want to miss this unique episode! Lot's of laughs! Check out www.bear-hunting.com and use the code BHM5 for $5 off a new subscription to Bear Hunting Magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 21Old Mountain Hunter: Ora Lee Provence
This is one of the most unique podcasts we’ve ever recorded and I doubt we’ll ever duplicate it. Ora Lee Provence was born in 1927 in Crawford County, Arkansas and has made a living off the land his whole life – currently he’s 91 years old and still lives in the same hollow in which he was born. On this podcast we’ll hear about Ora’s life growing up in the rural Ozarks Mountains and his early introductions to hunting. He talks about his methods of deer hunting in the Ozarks. We’ll also hear about his incredible season in 1965 when he harvested two bucks off public land, one scored 165” and the other 186” and had double droptines! Ora and his wife Mary tell some incredible stories. Also, Mrs. Mary tells her favorite way to cook deer meat and the best way to freeze sweet corn so you can eat it all year. Be sure to check out Bear Hunting Magazine at www.bear-hunting.com and use code BHM5 for $5 off a one-year subscription.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 20Color Phase Grand-Slam of Black Bears
The Color Phase Grand Slam was a feat coined by Bernie Barringer several years ago and in 2018 he completed the slam - something very few hunters have done. Black bears are amazing creatures, and in unique fashion, come in many different colors. You'll learn where color phase bears are, why biologists believe they exist and you'll hear about Bernie's multi-year quest for a blonde bear. Be sure to the check out www.bear-hunting.com and use code BHM20 to $5 off a subscription! Also check out our new Mule Ridin' Bear Hunter tee shirt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 19First Lite & Captured Creative
On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, Clay has Ford Van Fossan of First Lite and Jordan Riley of Captured Creative at the global headquarters for a chat. Ford talks about his job as Director of Conservation for First Lite, an epic squirrel encounter, and his inability to grow a mustache despite taking Ryan Callaghan’s old job. Jordan talks about how he got started working for some iconic brands, about his Red camera and going in his first “dedicated” squirrel hunt. Fun podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 18Using Commercial Scents for Black Bear
On this episode we get back to some tactical/how-to content talking about using scents for hunting black bear. Clay Newcomb sits down with Kolby McReynolds of Northwoods Bear Products to talk the ins and outs of using commercial scents for attracting black bears. Scent products are well used in bear hunting, but you'll learn some tactics, hear some stories and learn about some different types of products offered that will help you. Check out www.northwoodsbearproducts.net and www.bear-hunting.com for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 17Squirrels, Feists and Mules
Squirrel hunting with dogs is a ridiculous amount of fun. Combine it with mules and you’ve got yourself a circus. On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine podcast we talk with avid Feist men Trae Autry and Michael Lanier about their dogs. We went on a hunt with them last week and Clay rode his Izzie mule (the Youtube famous mule) and had a fantastic hunt. Brent Reaves was along for the podcast and for filming the hunt last week. We’ll be releasing a video that we’re certain will break the Internet sometime the week of January 28th. Between now and then you’ll enjoy this podcast where we discuss these guys backgrounds in hunting, training squirrel dogs, why they hunt with mules and Feists, the history of Feists, the cost range of squirrel dogs and lots in between. Be sure to check out www.bear-hunting.com and the Bear Hunting Magazine YouTube channel next week for the video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 16Defenders of Hunting
In episode 16 of the Bear Hunting Magazine podcast we sit down with CEO & President of Sportsmen's Alliance, Evan Heusinkveld and Sean Curran, also of the Sportsmen's Alliance to discuss their organization and why all hunters need to get involved. The fight to maintain our right to hunt, trap and fish isn't just theirs, but its all of our fight. We have a great discussion that will get you motivated to move the people you influence in the right direction in 2019. Be sure to check out https://www.sportsmensalliance.org/ and also check out www.bear-hunting.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.