Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast

Has the thought entered your mind that you need a squirrel dog? If it hasn't, it will soon. Squirrel hunting with dogs is experiencing a resurgence across the country. The long seasons, ample squirrel numbers, good meat and the shear excitement of the hunt is starting to turn people back to small game hunting. In this podcast Clay Newcomb, Michael Lanier, Trae Autry and Jason Liles talk about the different squirrel dog breeds, dog registry, how the different breeds hunt, along with some mule talk and general tom foolery in a fun conversation. In summary, there are two types of squirrel dogs - curs and feists. Inside of these two breeds there are multiple strains and they all hunt a little different. This podcast is a must listen for anybody interested in extending their season and becoming a noble squirrel hunter.  

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On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast, Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves exchange story for story in our first ever story-off.  Stories range from Clay catching a coyote by hand to Brent taming a wild bronc named Ken's Reward. Story telling is an art that runs deep inside of the history of the human experience.  It is a heritage that passes on our beliefs, convictions, experiences, and sometimes is just good for a laugh.  We had a lot of laughs throughout this podcast and hope you share a few with us!  Enjoy!

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In a time of instability when people have more time on their hands and see meat shortages at the store there has been an influx of new hunters taking advantage of our shared public lands.  New hunter recruitment is exciting!  This podcast goes into the practical “do’s and don'ts” of hunting public land.  Consider it a public service announcement whether you're a newbie or a seasoned veteran this episode is for us all so that we don't become public land knuckleheads.  Protect that sense of camaraderie concerning your fellow hunters, make wise decisions, and guard the gate!

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Justin Spring is the Director of Records for the Boone and Crockett Club in Missoula, Montana. Clay Newcomb is joined by Justin and his wife, Becca, for stories about Justin's recent musk ox hunt in Nunavut as well as some Montana big game stuff. The conversation gets good when they start to talk about Boone and Crocketts' position on fair chase when it comes to using GPS technology when hunting with hounds. Great podcast with a really interesting and seasoned outdoorsy couple - The Springs. Use code BHM20 for $5 off a new subscription to Bear Hunting Magazine. 

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This week on the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast we are re-releasing one of our foundational podcasts covering everything you need to know about shot placement on black bears with both rifle and archery equipment.  With spring bear season here this can help you make the most ethical shot on when you come across this icon of the North American wilderness.  Hint: Shot placement on a black bear is not the same as on a whitetail most of us grew up hunting.  Whether you're new to bear hunting or a seasoned vet this is a good podcast to listen to you're likely to enjoy.

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Spring bear season is here and we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes in which we dive deep into judging black bears. In this podcast we Clay, Kolby, & Ryan Grebb discuss tactics for determining the sex, size, and overall quality of black bears to help you this spring bear season!

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On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast we continue out conversation about the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.  Clay is joined again by Kolby and River as they discuss how hunter's fund conservation and some of the challenges to the model in modern times.  They also talk about the current state of spring bear season in North America this year during the pandemic.

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On this episode of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast we are talking turkeys.  Clay is joined by his father Gary and son Bear alongside James Brandenburg and his son Zach.  It is youth season and the boys were excited to be chasing gobblers with their dads on a hunt that they will likely never forget.  Join three generations of Newcombs & two generations of Brandenburgs in a great fireside chat.

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Linchpin: a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization or a pin passed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel in position. 

Understanding the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the linchpin for understanding the relevance for modern hunting. Clay believes that as hunters we need to know our history, our narrative and our story in a robust way. On this podcast Clay, Kolby Morehead and River Newcomb discuss Shane Mahoney and Valerious Gueist's new book, The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. 

You'll get the "short version" of the model and probably learn something - we sure did. This book is an incredible resource and we encourage you to read it!

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Have you ever heard a hunter's horn blown? Eldridge Cutchall is 85 years old, and is a lifelong hound hunter from the mountains of East Tennessee. Clay is joined by Tracy (TL) Jones and they go to visit Mr. Eldridge at his home in Green County, Tennessee. Eldridge talks about bear dogs, his old hunting buddies, and what he's learned as a hound hunter. Overall, the emphasis of the podcast is about the lifelong tradition of hunting with hounds, its value, and the old-time hunters that we still have with us. Be sure to check out First Lite's film called "Newcomb" this week on their YouTube channel. 

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