Join Clay Newcomb, Randall Williams, Dirt Myth, Seth Morris, and Chester Floyd in lively discussions ranging from handling baby bison in Yellowstone to ethical dilemmas of land access. Dive into bear encounters, hunting vehicles, unique gear shift covers, and humorous anecdotes on wetsuits and philosophy. Discover insights on hunting safety, stealth approaches to bears, and thrilling bear hunting tips. Get entertained by dark twists in literature, Crockett stories, and venison on Maui.
Approaching bears with wetsuits enables stealthy hunting along rocky shorelines.
Customized gear like camouflaged boogie boards aid in silent stalking of bears in water.
Observing bears eating mussels describes their unique foraging behavior in coastal habitats.
Deep dives
Wading Strategy for Bear Hunting
The podcast discusses using waders and a wetsuit as a strategic approach for hunting coastal black bears. It highlights the safety risks of wearing waders in deep, cold water but emphasizes the advantages of being able to approach bears silently. The use of waders allows for a stealthier approach along rocky shorelines where traditional hunting methods may be limited. The episode explores the effectiveness of hunting bears feeding on mussels and crabs along rocky edges by being discreet and reducing noise with proper water gear.
Custom Boogie Board Setup for Bowhunting
The podcast mentions a unique setup involving a custom boogie board with camouflaged paint to float a bow for hunting bears. The host describes the equipment used, such as a 5mm wetsuit with a 1mm liner and a boogie board with a seal face painted on it, allowing for easier maneuverability and silent approach when stalking bears along rocky shorelines. This customized gear setup enables the hunter to silently approach bears feeding on mussels and crabs in water without creating unnecessary noise that may alert the animals.
Feeding Behavior of Coastal Black Bears
The podcast episode delves into the feeding behavior of coastal black bears, particularly focusing on their consumption of mussels and crabs along rocky outcroppings. The discussion highlights how bears crunch and eat mussels like acorns and describes their unique foraging behavior where they feed on muscles draped over tree limbs. The hosts observe bears feeding on muscles at high tide and discuss the silent feeding behaviors of bears as they crunch on these marine delicacies in their natural habitat.
Approaching Bears with Wetsuits for Hunting
Hunting bears in a unique way by approaching them with wetsuits from the water, allowing for stealthy stalks. The use of underwater camouflage to get close to bears without being detected, utilizing the natural biology of bears to disregard threats from the water. The significance of getting within close range for a clean and effective shot, emphasizing the challenges of tracking bears through dense vegetated areas and the importance of minimizing the distance for a successful hunt.
Bear Encounter and Successful Bow Hunt
A detailed account of a bear encounter during a hunt, where the bear got close to the hunters but remained unaware due to the strategic approach. The use of predator calls to lure the bear closer for a shot, demonstrating the effectiveness of such techniques in hunting scenarios. The excitement and precision involved in taking the shot at a close distance, ensuring a successful and ethical kill for the hunter.
Topics include: The infinity house with a missing porch; get your book signed by Steve at MeatEater's Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars Book Tour event; when you get in trouble for handling a baby bison in Yellowstone National Park; where Chetiquette ends and philosophy begins; buck ball bag shift covers; are you morally obligated to give access to landlocked public land through your private property?; how Steve wants a full mustang suit; bears feeding from the mussel tree; how Southerners get two syllables off the word "hen"; Clay's general ambivalence toward instructions; when putting on your wetsuit initiates a panic attack; so many seals; listen to Clay's Bear Grease episodes on The Education of Little Tree and David Crockett; and more.
