It's Black Bear Bonanza time in Arkansas and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/brent-reaves">Brent</a>’s gathering with hundreds of his closest friends to celebrate the American success story of the black bear. He tells the story of a life-changing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbcRtNhKpHc">black bear encounter</a> that he credits as a resume booster. It's black bears, hooting owls, and good trades this week on MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.  Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brent_reaves/?hl=en">Brent</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</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. 198: Turkey Stories - Spring's Noble Decree (Part 1)

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.