How to Hang a Bear Bag

Ep. 232: How You Get to be a Big ‘Ol Bear, Plus an Interview with Don Trump Jr.

Steven Rinella talks with Clay Newcomb, Rick Smith, Seth Morris, Janis Putelis, and Donald Trump Jr. Topics discussed: Federal blaze orange laws; blood trailing dogs as an ethical tool for recovery; all the songs written about Jani and skiing; fish rigor and how AK’s Fish and Game has it dialed; Steve and Seth’s new TV special, Deep Drop Boyz; how cave art puts a smile on Rick’s face; the definition of a therianthrope; elk esophogi replacing...

Ep. 51: How to Kill a Bedded Buck

As a follow up to episode 50, Remi shares the stories of two perfectly executed stalks and what happened in the most crucial moments afterwards. He also explains exactly what you need to do to fill your tag after you’ve stalked within the red zone on a bedded buck or bull with your bow.   Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter  MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch

How to Make Bear Grease

The practice of making bear oil has diminished over the last century. Cheap, grain-based oils and our society’s rapid movement away from field-to-table eating has lessened the value of this wonderful, multipurpose fat. But I think it still can find a place in modern homes. Bear oil has many non-cooking functions like lubricating guns and knives, preserving leather, burning as fuel in oil lamps, and in some circles, forecasting the weather. Bear...