This podcast was recorded live at the Black Bear Bonanza in Bentonville, Arkansas. The crew talks about some of the most recent bear research in the state, then ends with a recap on the American Wilderness series. <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.agfc.com/news/agfc-looking-for-partners-in-groundbreaking-bear-research/">AGFC biologist Myron Means</a>, <a href="https://www.backcountryhunters.org/bha_announces_patrick_berry_as_new_ceo">BHA CEO Patrick Berry</a>, <a href="https://www.backcountryhunters.org/james_brandenburgapril20">James Brandenburg</a>, <a href="https://www.berniesbearcamp.com/">Bernie Barringer</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/brent-reaves">Brent Reaves</a>, and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/misty-newcomb">Misty Newcomb</a>. <a href="https://www.andrewscottwills.com/">Andrew Wills</a> of Hawken Horse ends with the debut of his and Clay’s new song, "Arkansas Mule." Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a> Clay on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clay_newcomb">Instagram</a> MeatEater on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">Youtube</a> Shop <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/collections/bear-grease-podcast">Bear Grease Merch</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 197: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Black Bear Bonanza

The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America. He’ll dive in deep with hunters, biologists, anthropologists, and hillbillies to learn about human nature and our ancient connection to the land. Bear Grease explores unique people, topics, and stories that reveal the incredible value of life lived close to the land. Part of the MeatEater Podcast Network.