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Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast

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The Bear Hunting Magazine podcast is hosted by magazine editor and owner Clay Newcomb. This podcast covers variety of bear hunting topics to help you become a better bear hunter. From strategy and tactics to gear reviews and stories from the field, if you are hardcore bear hunter this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes

The Big Announcement

Clay Newcomb and Kolby Morehead reflect on the last two and half years of the podcast and how it has helped them grow. They also share some of their standout episodes and guests. Clay makes a BIG announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 07, 202151 minEp. 115

Greatest Hits

In this episode, we break out the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast highlight reel. We take a look back at our journey, and the amazing people we've met -- and conversations we've had -- along the way. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 17, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 114

Goose Hunt, Natalie Krebs, and a Buck Story

This week, Clay Newcomb sits around the fire with Jonathan Wilkins and Natalie Krebs of Outdoor Life at the Black Duck Revival goose camp in Brinkley, Arkansas. The conversation flows from why Natalie lived in New York City and her career as a writer, all the way to the nitty gritty of Arkansas goose hunting. Clay ends the podcast with a sad story of a buck that slipped through his hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 113

Trained By A Hound Dog with Ed Vance

"Born into every generation are restless men with feet that will not stand still, eyes that search for distant mountains, hearts that long to go where the scene is new and the promise of adventure is alive." - George Laycock There's no better way to describe Ed Vance, our guest on this week's re-release podcast. Clay visited Ed at his home in the Greenhorn Mountains of Southern California to discuss his inability to stand still as the mountains called him with the promise of bear and lion. Ed ha...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 36 minEp. 112

Black Bear Shakedown with Biologist Myron Means

Clay Newcomb is joined by Myron Means, the Arkansas Game and Fish large carnivore biologist. They talk about black bears and the 2020 bear season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202055 minEp. 111

Meateater, November Buck Patterns, and Connection to Place

Clay Newcomb gives some updates to Kolby Morehead about his new job with MeatEater and gives cryptic insight into the future of the podcast. They go into detail about their whitetail hunting season, including Kolby's muzzleloader double. Clay talks about three years of patterning bucks on the same scrape and the very clear patterns he's noticed, as well as the hunter's deep connection to place and why that's important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

Nov 19, 202057 minEp. 110

Dummies Guide to Utilizing Bear Meat and Fat

This week at the Bear Hunting Magazine Global Headquarters Clay talks with Matt and Weston Taylor and Bear Newcomb about their bear, deer, turkey and hog hunting in 2020. However, the meat of the conversation comes at the end of the podcast when they talk about processing bear meat and fat and how to use it. Matt killed a bear this year and he goes into detail about how he's used the bear, including the bear grease. Matt and his family prefer bear meat over deer meat. You'll enjoy the stories an...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 109

Mutt of the South: Josh Kaywood of BHA

Clay Newcomb sits down with Josh Kaywood of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to discuss their mission and what he does for the organization. They also talk about why some have labeled BHA a “green decoy” and have an open discussion about some of the internet controversy surrounding the organization. This is a good conversation! If you’ve been on the fence - check it out. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your a...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 108

Whitetail Warfare with Rusty Johnson

Rusty Johnson from Whitetail Warfare stopped by the global headquarters to talk to Clay Newcomb and Kolby Morehead about all things whitetail. They have a candid discussion about whitetails over scent control, the wind, approaching a new area, shed hunting, etc. Rusty is an extreme whitetail hunter with a lot of experience and shared a lot of wisdom with the Bear Hunting Magazine crew. This is one for the books! Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Oct 29, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 107

Stories, a Song and a Remedied Grievance

We’re around the campfire this week and Clay Newcomb and some family and friends tell some hunting stories and even sing a song. This is the closest thing to a live podcast you’ll hear from us anytime soon, but you’re sure to enjoy the conversation at the Newcomb muzzleloader camp. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Oct 22, 202044 minEp. 106

Successful Sheep Hunt of the South with James Brandenburg

James Brandenburg talks about his recent successful hunt in Arkansas. They talk about tactics, planning, and how the hunt went down. This is a major feat to have accomplished this especially in his first year of bear hunting. Bear Hunting Magazine is powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 15, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 105

Bear Camp 2020 with Gary Newcomb and James Lawrence

It's fall bear camp 2020 and it's time for a fireside chat. Join Clay, his father Gary Newcomb alongside legendary mountain hunter and good friend, James Lawrence, and of course Kolby 'The Bear Tech' Morehead. Gary and James talk about their history of deer hunting Arkansas bucks. Kolby shares about his bear hunt. We also share thoughts surrounding trailing wounded bears, new things we have learned, and how to approach with caution when recovering them. You're going to enjoy this fun campfire co...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 104

Montana Lion Hunting with Chase Dirden

We're still in NE Montana for another elk camp conversation with our new friend Chase Dirden. We talk about wrestling, dropping weight, a little bull riding, growing up hunting, and the main topic: Chase's hound hunting. Chase is an avid houndsman that pursues lions in big sky country. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 103

Broken Dreams in Elk Camp with Ben O'Brien & Joe Ferronato

This week on the podcast we have a campfire round-table discussion in Montana about our elk hunt. Clay Newcomb is joined by Ben O'Brien of MeatEater's Hunting Collective Podcast, Joe Ferronato of Petersen's Hunting Magazine, Brice Suhay, Kolby Morehead and Bear Newcomb. The guys discuss the wins and losses from a week of chasing bulls, dissect the strategy, and all the while Clay is still deciding if he likes elk hunting (he does). Dreams were broken, but their spirits were not. You're going to ...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 102

Primitive Archery, Trapping & Woodsmanship w/ Mike Yancey

Mike Yancey, owner of Pine Hollow Longbows, stopped by the Global Headquarter. On this podcast, we talk about his several decades of experience in primitive archery, trapping critters, and woodsmanship. Mike is a wealth of information and has traveled extensively pursuing game with his self-made bows. Whether you're into bows or not this is one you will enjoy. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 101

Beginner's Guide to Coon Hunting

Have you ever thought about getting a dog? A coon dog? On this podcast Brent Reaves, Nick Gilliland and Clay Newcomb break down the barriers to entry in this iconic past time. It's probably a lot more doable that you think and the benefits of being a coonhunter are notable. Raccoon populations are at an all-time high and there has never been a better time to start hunting at night. You're bound to learn something and to enjoy this fun conversation with the hosts of the Nite Life Nation Podcast. ...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 100

Save the Pine Tree Research Station

In this short bonus episode Clay talks with James Brandenburg from the AR Backcountry Hunters & Anglers about the Pine Tree Research There is a proposed sale of this public land to a private party could eliminate more than 6,000 acres of high-quality public hunting and fishing in North East Arkansas. Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast is Powered by Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudi...

Sep 07, 202020 minEp. 99

Secrets to Baiting Bears

This is our most informative bear-baiting podcast to date. Veteran bear hunters Heath Martin and Ryan Greb talk with Clay Newcomb, from start to finish, on how to bait and target big bears. They cover topics including: where to place a bait site, what type of feeders to use, how far in advance to start feeding bears, what type of bait and how much, using scent attractants, how to target big bears, hunting strategy for opening day and the proper way to celebrate when you kill a 500 pounder (HA!)....

Sep 03, 20201 hr 50 minEp. 98

Bear Biology Nerd-Out with Bear Biologist Sara Lyda

We love to nerd out about bears at Bear Hunting Magazine and we found the perfect person to bring the knowledge and match our enthusiasm. Sara Lyda was the first biologist to study black bears in Oklahoma. We talk about the early days and how the original research project started, the bears they studied, bear behavior, and some of the research they are currently doing. We really enjoyed this conversation and you will too. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by SImplecast See omnystudio.com/listener...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 37 minEp. 97

Ted Nugent 'Nuff Said

The name "Ted Nugent" evokes a host of responses from different people. Ted is an iconic rock-and-roll legend and outspoken political pundit, but in the hunting community we know him as "Uncle Ted." He's been the most outspoken hunter on the mainstream American stage for the longest period of time. Early on, Ted brought a new energy, life and zeal into the hunting world along with a positive narrative unlike anything we'd ever heard. Ted is also a controversial figure in many spheres for various...

Aug 20, 20202 hr 11 minEp. 96

Hound Hunting the Northwest with Buddy Woodberry

In this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast we are in Washington with our friends Buddy Woodberry and Jason Duby from Double U Hunting Supply. We dive into some of the history of Double U, about their hounds and what they are up to these days. We also ask them some hard questions like does an animal intentionally reason how to trick a hound. Buddy also shares about a Mt. Lion research project he's been involved with. This is a fun podcast with some good friends in the wilderness of Wash...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 95

A Gun Fight, a World Record Ray & Mauled by a Bison w/ Keith Sutton

Keith "Catfish" Sutton is a nationally known outdoor fishing and hunting writer and book author from Arkansas. He's written five books on catfishing, worked for ESPN for 10 years, and traveled the world fishing as a freelance writer. Keith is known as one of the country's top catfishermen. Keith has spent a lot of time fishing the Amazon River in Brazil and some of his stories are amazing, including catching the world record ray. He was the first person since the 1800s to catch and document the ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 94

Dummies Guide to Land Management

On this episode we're talking land management with Matt Dye and Adam Keith from Land & Legacy. Matt and Adam are land management consultants and we start out this podcast by walking a piece of property with them in the Ozarks to get a glimpse of what a consultation would look like. These guys have a wealth of knowledge about both native and non-native plants which allows them to help landowners see the full potential of their property that aligns with their personal goals. We also dive into ...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 50 minEp. 93

Steve Rinella & Janis Putelis on Business, Life and the Journey

Clay Newcomb sits down with Steve Rinella and Janis Putelis of MeatEater in Bozeman, Montana for a rare-form conversation. Most people already know about their hunting styles, gear and stories because of the vast amount of media these two have produced, so we didn't bother talking about it. We talked about how Steve and Janis met and about the stresses along the journey of building MeatEater. Steve talks about what it takes to be successful and how they plan to keep on doing it. They also answer...

Jul 23, 202055 minEp. 92

History of Racism and African American Hunting w/ Jonathan Wilkins

Jonathan Wilkins of Black Duck Revival and Clay Newcomb have a discussion about the history of African American hunting in the South, but more importantly, they discuss the historical issues that have led to low participation of African Americans in modern hunting. The discussion flows into racism, its roots, the roots of racism in modern hunting and Jonathan gives insightful commentary on race issues in general. The discussion is framed around a book called "Hunting and Fishing in the New South...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 46 minEp. 91

Mountaineering, Bushcraft and Hunting with Rick Spicer

Rick Spicer visited the Bear Hunting Magazine Global Headquarters to have a discussion about the outdoors. Rick is an avid outdoorsman and part owner of Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville, AR. He cut his teeth on mountaineering and talks about some of his adventures along with bushcraft and primitive hunting. We also talk about bridging the gap between non-hunting outdoorsmen and hunters. Part of guarding the gate is opening the gate. Bear Hunting Magazine is Powered by Simplecast See omnys...

Jul 09, 20202 hr 1 minEp. 90

Understanding Mules with Lloyd Hawley

On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, we’re talking mules and learning a lot from longtime mule skinner Lloyd Hawley from Hawleywoods Mule Farm. In this podcast we discuss a lot about the hybrid vigor of mules and what traits they gain from both horses and donkeys. Lloyd also shares his story of how he grew up breaking wild mustangs to eventually breeding, training, and competing mules and how mule shows/competitions work. He also shares some traits to look for in a mule includin...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 89

Music and Hunting with Cam Spinks

Voice contestant Cam Spinks stops by the bear hunting magazine global headquarters this week to talk about his time on the show and how both music and hunting have played big roles in his life. We learn about some of the hunting opportunities in his home state of Alabama alongside the touchy subject of the Alabama & Auburn rivalry (Spoiler Alert: Cam said, “Roll Tide.”). We also learn who his musical and outdoor heroes are. This podcast will get you laughing at some point. Bear Hunting Magaz...

Jun 25, 20201 hr 33 minEp. 88

Beginners Guide to Building Your Family on Purpose (Hunter’s Edition)

In a time of instability, we want our families to be strong. Josh Spielmaker, Malachi Nichols, Ben Lagrone and Clay Newcomb hash out what it means to build family culture, values and philosophy on purpose. These four are from different stages of life - some with older kids, some with toddlers and some without kids yet. The episode is serious, but is full of laughs about why Malachi won’t go in as partners in a boat with Clay and Josh’s experience as a summer camp graduate of the “Gary Newcomb Hu...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 87

Missouri Bears with Wildlife Biologist Laura Conlee

On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine podcast we're talking about an exciting topic, black bears in Missouri. We sat down (social distance style) with Missouri wildlife biologists Laura Conlee & Joshua Wisdom to get caught up on all things Missouri black bear including a proposed hunting season. You read that right black bears have bounced back in Missouri to the point that they are a huntable population that needs to be managed. Conservation for the win! Learn about a bear that trave...

Jun 11, 20201 hr 56 minEp. 86
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