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 Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 56
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 Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 55
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 Simplecast...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 53
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 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 infor...
Oct 31, 2019•59 min•Ep. 52
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 Simplecast See omnystudio.com/listener...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 51
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 P...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 50
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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 49
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.com ...
Sep 19, 2019•59 min•Ep. 48
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://w...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 47
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. ...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 46
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://ww...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 45
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 privac...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 44
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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 43
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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
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.com See omnystudio.com/listene...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 41
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-...
Jul 25, 2019•55 min•Ep. 40
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 p...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 39
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...
Jul 10, 2019•56 min•Ep. 38
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 wea...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 37
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 mo...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
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. ...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
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 i...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 34
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.com See omnystudio.com/listene...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 33
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.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 32
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/l...
May 29, 2019•58 min•Ep. 31
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 turn...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 30
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.iheartpodca...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 29
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 matur...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 28
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. ...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 26
