Bear Grease
Bear Grease
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Ep. 334: Louisiana Trappers' War - The Camps
42 minutes Posted Jun 18, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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In this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, Clay Newcomb introduces the characters of the little known Trappers' War which took place in 1936 in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. You’ll meet filmmaker David Dubos, Isleños Trappers' War descents Paul Lagarde and “Wimpy” Seringe, and the unlikely star—the muskrat. Additional content from Louisiana native and political commentator, James Carville.

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