9:35 "Why do some states allow spring bear hunting and others only in the fall?" 5:10 "When do you pull the plug on a glassing spot?" 17:23 "Out West, when are the bears most active?" 18:25 "With digital scouting, what features are you looking for to find bears?" 22:36 "Can you explain the biology of delayed incubation in bears?" 26:35 "What types of areas are best for still hunting?" 32:46 "Have you had any luck with bear scents?" 38:55 "Is there a difference between spring and fall bear meat/fat quality?" 41:37 "Do grizzlies affect the feeding habits of black bears?" 45:52 "Is hunting from the river in the North East too low of an elevation to find success?" 48:38 "Out west, what are spring bears keying in on for food sources?" 50:30 "What is your process for rendering fat? What's your favorite recipe?" 56:10 "What is the concept of 'guarding the gate'?
Man I'm so grateful for this. Clay shared so much that was enough for me to really get out there and get after it myself. It was an incredible experience
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I'm curious, regarding the last point of "guarding the gate," you say that 78% of Americans support hunting if the animal is used for food, and that bears are--by hopefully most bear hunters. I am a hunter in Idaho--what do you think of the fact that Idaho does not require a bear hunter to pack out any bear meat? They only require that you pack out the hide and skull. I personally think that should be considered waste of game, same as not packing out your quarters, backstrap and tenderloin from a harvested elk or deer. What do you think? Do you think this rule promotes the misunderstanding (or potentially promotes the shameful action for some hunters) that bear hunting is only for the rug, etc.?
This is a quote from the general wildlife laws from the IDFG big game rules n regs: "Waste of Game Hunters are required to remove and care for the edible meat of big game animals, except black bears, mountain lions and gray wolves. This includes the meat from hind quarters as far down as the hock, meat of the front quarters as far down as the knee and meat along the backbone which is the loin and tenderloin. It does not include meat of the head or neck, meat covering or between the ribs, internal organs, or meat on the bones after close trimming." I've heard mountain lion is edible and delicious as well and should probably also be required to take as part of the harvest, in my opinion.
Christina - I think that’s a good question. I wouldn’t try to speak for Clay, but he goes specifically into this very topic not just in Idaho but for all of the U.S. on a great podcast with Mark Kenyon on “Wired to Hunt.” Suffice it to say, he agrees with you - but give that podcast a listen, it’s very informative and an easy listen, although it will have some overlap with this video.
You got to get rid of the music in the background during the podcast. We’re trying to hear Clay talk! Who plays music in the background of an interview on a podcast the entire time?! Cmon guys! 😂
Something about the way he talks... I've never wanted to kill a bear in my life and right now if he told me "you gotta hunt in nothing but a yellow feathery g-string to kill a bear" I'd be getting some goofy looks at the gas station at 430am. Going to try and fill the bear tag VA has always forced upon me this year largely due to Clay.
9:35 "Why do some states allow spring bear hunting and others only in the fall?"
5:10 "When do you pull the plug on a glassing spot?"
17:23 "Out West, when are the bears most active?"
18:25 "With digital scouting, what features are you looking for to find bears?"
22:36 "Can you explain the biology of delayed incubation in bears?"
26:35 "What types of areas are best for still hunting?"
32:46 "Have you had any luck with bear scents?"
38:55 "Is there a difference between spring and fall bear meat/fat quality?"
41:37 "Do grizzlies affect the feeding habits of black bears?"
45:52 "Is hunting from the river in the North East too low of an elevation to find success?"
48:38 "Out west, what are spring bears keying in on for food sources?"
50:30 "What is your process for rendering fat? What's your favorite recipe?"
56:10 "What is the concept of 'guarding the gate'?
I used to really like to listen the Steve talk but Clay is my new favorite person.
Love his podcast!!
Man I'm so grateful for this. Clay shared so much that was enough for me to really get out there and get after it myself. It was an incredible experience
I can't stop laughing at the dog trying to get outside 🏞️🇺🇲
Thanks FIRST LITE
You crushed it, Clay. Thanks!
I could listen to Clay or Brent talk all day!!!
Really enjoyed this type of podcast. Hope there’s more to come. Full of helpful information.
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Luv it. I could talk about bears all day long (and listen to ppl do the same). Well done.
That was awesome, thanks clay. You need to get that hat back in stock on your website so I can order one.
@28 mins he talk about hunting eastern deciduous forest on 2 different podcasts. How do I find those?
I would really like to know as well
Hey Clay, you spoke of finding some podcasts of hunting eastern forests, do you have any links by any chance?
Where does one find the recipe for Newcomb Bear Chili?
Keith Kepes will run it in Bear Hunting Magazine soon!
Loved it, keep it up!
Right on!
Need more Newcomb.
Also, is anyone else bothered by the bear in the background staring at his black lab? Does Clay not realize it is behind him?
Love it!
I'm curious, regarding the last point of "guarding the gate," you say that 78% of Americans support hunting if the animal is used for food, and that bears are--by hopefully most bear hunters. I am a hunter in Idaho--what do you think of the fact that Idaho does not require a bear hunter to pack out any bear meat? They only require that you pack out the hide and skull. I personally think that should be considered waste of game, same as not packing out your quarters, backstrap and tenderloin from a harvested elk or deer. What do you think? Do you think this rule promotes the misunderstanding (or potentially promotes the shameful action for some hunters) that bear hunting is only for the rug, etc.?
This is a quote from the general wildlife laws from the IDFG big game rules n regs:
"Waste of Game
Hunters are required to remove and care for the edible meat of
big game animals, except black bears, mountain lions and gray
wolves. This includes the meat from hind quarters as far down
as the hock, meat of the front quarters as far down as the knee
and meat along the backbone which is the loin and tenderloin.
It does not include meat of the head or neck, meat covering or
between the ribs, internal organs, or meat on the bones after
close trimming."
I've heard mountain lion is edible and delicious as well and should probably also be required to take as part of the harvest, in my opinion.
Christina - I think that’s a good question. I wouldn’t try to speak for Clay, but he goes specifically into this very topic not just in Idaho but for all of the U.S. on a great podcast with Mark Kenyon on “Wired to Hunt.” Suffice it to say, he agrees with you - but give that podcast a listen, it’s very informative and an easy listen, although it will have some overlap with this video.
We think all black bear meat should be regulated just like other big game in terms of wanton waste - it should be eaten and utilized.
3:33 "God damn I wish I could open this door! I gotta poop!"
Good stuff, enjoyed it. But the background music I did not care for.
Hope Clay is ok, his hero is on his way out, hope he will be ok.
You got to get rid of the music in the background during the podcast. We’re trying to hear Clay talk! Who plays music in the background of an interview on a podcast the entire time?! Cmon guys! 😂
Your dog wants to go outside.....🙂🙂
Something about the way he talks... I've never wanted to kill a bear in my life and right now if he told me "you gotta hunt in nothing but a yellow feathery g-string to kill a bear" I'd be getting some goofy looks at the gas station at 430am. Going to try and fill the bear tag VA has always forced upon me this year largely due to Clay.
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The only arkansan that we are proud is an arkansan! 😂
That poor dog has to go pee or poo!