The knowledge on everything bear related is great. Clay and all the guest know what they are talking about. They explain regulations and seasons and activities of bears in a easy to digest way. The only real issue I’ve had is the gear discussions and advice given regarding gear. Examples being when Clay said his Best of the West rifle has custom turrets, which implies his turret is built for his specific rifle and bullet, but then proceeds to explain a standard turret capable of dialing MOA/MRAD. Another being when Clay and Colby stated “Glocks don’t have safeties so they don’t carry with one in the chamber”. Glocks have many safeties, they just don’t have an external thumb safety or grip safety (which are only meant to make guns drop safe, not negligent with the trigger safe). Still a good podcast but I would look for someone who reviews specific gear for advice on gear to pick. On the other hand, this is the best place to come to learn about bear hunting.

This is my favorite podcast. I live in Western Pennsylvania and just got into bowhunting. Great information on the various methods to hunt bears depending on state regulations (spot&stalk, bait, hounds), what types of habitat to look for bears, bear sign, what bears eat, shot placement, fall hunting, spring hunting, information on Canadian bear hunting. This also got me to subscribe to their magazine which is very well done. Clay Newcomb also converted me in pronouncing a bear’s favorite food, Akern.

Just listened to this episode. Who among us that is a dog person hasn’t been trained by their dog. It’s a symbiotic relationship between man and beast. This was a classic story and remarkable person. Thanks!

I started listening to this podcast as needing more MeatEater type content. Clay sees things differently. Every part of his hunt and hunt preparation is seemingly as important and part of the success of the hunt. It covers way more than just bear hunting but also importance of food, friends, and especially family and family values. Need more people like this representing us hunters.

Appreciate the cleanliness of clays discussions and really like that he doesn’t have to swear to think he’s a big man ! Knowledge and professionalism is really making it happen for himself! Thank you

I've been listening and watching to Clay Newcomb wherever I can find his stuff. He is thoughtful, honest, and it seems to me that he works hard to learn as much as he can about the world around him and improve himself and his family and community. I am trying to do the same in my life--so thank you Clay, for all of the helpful and important material.

I’m so thankful for these stories! Thank you

Clay is a great story teller

I don’t have bearhounds anymore, but I will always consider myself a dog man, and a bear hunter, and I want to thank Clay for all the work and effort he has put in over the years to educate people, and defend the sport I love so deeply.

After listening to the final episode and reflecting on the impact that the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast has had on me, I am unashamed to admit that I started tearing up. I am not a bear hunter and probably never will be, but as a husband and father, I am thankful that men like Clay Newcomb exist. Listening to this podcast has inspired me to be a better man. Outstanding podcast with a message that echoes far beyond the world of hunting. I cannot wait for what is coming next!

This is a high quality podcast. I love Clay and all his work.

Hate to see you guys go. Bear hunting magazine podcast will be missed.

Excited to see what the new podcast brings. I hope we do hear bear content every so often still. Love the magazine! Keep the wild places wild, because that’s where the bears live

Clay a genuine story teller and passionate man. Hard not to respect and admire.

Thank you for the effort. I appreciate the stories.

I’ve been listening to current and catching up on “old” podcasts since I started listening to these a few months ago and I’ve been intrigued thus far, but today I listened to podcast number 13 and I fell in love. The second half of this podcast that relates to life, the value of family and hounds made me a lifelong listener. I am a young female hound hunter from Wisconsin and this is a podcast I will remember for a long time and I will come back to and relisten to when I need it. Thank you for all of the various information this podcast brings! I enjoy hearing from organizations and people I never knew existed and I love learning new things! Thank you!

Great podcast, really learned a lot and I admire Clays example of using hunting to mentor others in faith, as well as hunting

Absolutely the best podcast available for sportsman. Great info from hunter’s and biologist. Keep them coming.

If your a Hunter, hounds-man, fishermen or outdoorsman of any kind you need to be listening to this podcast. I’ve never killed a bear only hunted them once for a few days and I enjoy every episode. It has relit the fire though going bear hunting in a few weeks.

I know nothing about bear hunting and my state is thinking we will have a season next year for the first time so super excited and have only listened to a few podcast but WOW ! This is great info not only hunting but baiting conservation ,squirrels and my favorite so far mule stories keep it up great listen for any outdoors person

Clay is a humble, knowledgeable man... that fears God and Loves bear! And coon hunting! Great listen every time!

Great podcast!

This is the great thing about this wonderful country is we can agree on some points and disagree on others and we ALL have the right to do so. I applaud is sober life for 72 years and how he loves his hunting and thank you for your fight in the hunting world. Also at the same time I totally disagree on the Chris bracket thing. I do not dislike Chris or have any animosity toward him or ted. Ted was taught by his father about his sober life I was also taught by a great man that I call my dad that has installed all my CORE values in my life. What happened in Indiana was a total travesty and against all the CORE believes that i was brought up respecting and after hearing you discuss the North American model I believe it is against what it was based on as well. I do trophy hunt whitetails as well as run coons with hounds. I am trying to bring my children up the same way as I was. if I harvest a animal I would do all In my power to find that animal and do it justice before shooting another to just kill it because it is bigger. I respect you clay to the highest respect and what you stand for and appreciate what you do but this way of thinking by Ted will close that gate we fight to keep open vs swinging it open and knocking it down. Everything else discussed wether it be baiting, dog running or spot and stalk with all other means allowed within the laws I stand right behind him on but not just killing to give better ratings for your tv show. Thank you and if ever in Indiana and want to go coonhunting my door is always open. Jason bowling.

This was one of the best interviews I have heard in a long time! Was on the road to meet my daughter for a weekend camping trip and this made the trip an enjoyable ride. Ted’s version of the Star Spangled Banner brought tears to this old Vets eyes! Thanks for the great show!

Outstanding podcast!!! Being a life long houndsman, mule man, and outdoorsman I appreciate you producing an excellent podcast that only is not only educational and entertaining but they are very family oriented. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the sport. Hound & Mule Company

Great content, stories, and presentation of the material.

Incredible podcast! I’m a fellow Arkansan and love to hear the history of hunting in the state. From the stories, to the interviews with veteran hunters this podcast is phenomenal! I too have a father that raised me in the outdoors. No where else have I found content that I can relate to so much. Thank you for this amazing podcast!

Great content. Great advice. Great stories.

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Great to see a fellow Arkansan so interested in conservation. Really love the Podcast, keep up the great work!

As a SE Oklahoma hunter, I’ve really enjoyed the authentic content from Clay and crew.

I’ve enjoyed the videos and podcasts for quite awhile now. Really starting to dive in to everything bear as I’m preparing for fall Michigan bear hunt. Thank you for having great conversations not only around hunting but about life and family as well. Looking forward to the next one!

Clay continues to set the standard for relevant, interesting and unique conversations not only about bear hunting but history, conservation, ecology, society and life as modern outdoorsmen and women. He's a great interviewer and conversationalist. My only complaint is that the podcasts are only about an hour long!!! Thanks Clay and keep them coming.

Covers amazing topics from bear hunting to loving family and God along with real world application. Puts out an amazing magazine full of great content.

Got a hour long commute daily and listen to clay weekly! Gold Rush is the BEAR BOMB!

Clay is a fantastic ambassador for outdoorsmen everywhere. His podcasts are extremely informative and his stories and guests always deliver.

The best podcast

I highly recommend the content put out on this podcast and from bear hunting magazine. Thank you Clay for what you do brother.

If you are looking for a podcast with all of the entertainment and educational value of Meateater, without the leftist, hippie overtones, this is the podcast for you!

Clay does a great job with this podcast. Very interesting, easy to listen to, and educational. He interviews a wide variety of individuals on a wider variety of topics. Good stuff, thanks!

The podcast is awesome, my only problem is there’s not enough episodes,I could listen to this every day!

Super interesting and entertaining podcast with down to Earth, relatable guys. One of my favorites!

I stumbled upon this podcast looking for hound related content. I’ve never bear hunted but after listening to the hound content Clay had out there, I was hooked on this podcast. I don’t know what it is, but Clay seems to have this ability to make absolutely anything an interesting topic to listen to. I alway look forward to next episode just as soon as I finish the current one. Keep it up man.

Packed with lots of great info. Subscribe

I really enjoy Clay; his questions show he is prepared and thoughtful for his interviews. I like that he gives his interviewees plenty of time to respond. It often sounds like two buddies sitting around having a philosophical discussion about some aspect of hunting but also sharing hunting tips I learn a lot when I have listened. AND I AM NOT A HUNTER.

This is so good! Such knowledge. Hope these can help similar folks to gather in whatever fashion they can. To share even more stories and skills

Really like this podcast. It really has the feel of sitting on the porch and visiting with friends.

Love hearing the podcast, I am from East Texas and have never bear I fed or had really any interest in it, with that being said I listen to the podcast every time I am traveling(often). Especially enjoy the ones with funny stories of past times with dad and grandad. There was one in particular about “borrowing” an old mans coon dog in the night and returning it! Would love to hear more of that! Also would like to hear one concerning the line between conservation and hunter/fisherman. Is one person taking five or six fish/animals consistently any better than a person with limited time going and limiting out the few times they can afford to go!

Love the podcast. I appreciate the articulation of the issues surrounding our hunting freedom, public land, hunting heritage and Life! Love the hound discussions, be encouraged your doing great work, keep em coming!

Love the podcast. I’m a life long bear hunter. I’ve still hunted some but mostly hound hunted in western NC. Love the hound stuff. Your podcast is entertaining and informational. Great stuff Clay!