12 in '26S01 E06Jul 27, 2026
Ozark Bear Camp with Clay Newcomb
Clay Newcomb opens Arkansas bear season with a camp steeped in tradition. Clay and his friend, Willard Balion, cook down sorghum into molasses, using a family recipe that dates back to the early 1800s, then use the sweet skimmins on the bear bait. First-time bear hunter, Lake Pickle, joins the hunt and the week wraps with a jar of hard-earned bear fat. Presented by Moultrie and OnX Maps
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Bear Grease Brownies
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Bear grease is a versatile fat—you can use it for everything from sauteés to confits, and apparently, you can also forecast the weather with it. In addition to its savory and meteorological applications, it makes a mean batch of brownies. Bear grease is somewhat liquid at room temperature, so it can...
Wade TruongSep 22, 2023
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Bear Grease
Ep. 418: Render - CBS Sunday Morning Behind-the-Scenes
On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, along with Backwoods University Podcast's Lake Pickle in the Tecovas Hot Seat. Fresh off the release of the CBS Sunday Morning feature with legendary journalist Ted Koppel at...
Clay NewcombFeb 4, 2026
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Video: How to Make Bear Grease Beard Oil
Bear grease has many uses, and making beard oil is one more fantastic way to utilize the multipurpose fat. Beard oil has become very trendy in recent years and is often for sale in hardware stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. But why purchase it when you can make your own? This recipe is...
Clay NewcombJul 13, 2021
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