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Bear Hunting Podcast

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A podcast devoted 100% to hunting bears! Bear Hunting Stories, Tactics, and Tips.

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Episodes

  1. Swapping Bear Success Stories W: Ed Butler

    On this episode Ed Butler and I swap our 2021 bear hunting success stories from Minnesota, Maine, and New Hampshire. Enjoy!

  2. Fall Season 2021 Predictions W: Jimmy Wallner

    On this episode Jimmy Wallner and I recap the weekend scouting trip in northern Minnesota, give our annual predictions for the fall bear season, and go over the hunt plans. Enjoy. baitem907.com/index.html Use Code "BHP10" at checkout to get 10% off attractants at Bait Em 907. Questions/Comments:...

  3. DIY MN Update & Planning

    On this episode we do a quick rundown of the game plan going into Matts DIY MN hunt, as well as an early natural food report. Enjoy! For some incredible Bear Attractants, check out Bait Em 907 Bear Attractants: baitem907.com/index.html Use Code "BHP10" at checkout to get 10% off attractants at…

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  4. Spring Bears & Chickens W: Jess & Steve Gahan

    On this episode we sit down with Jess and Steve Gahan of @baitem907 to talk about our bears hunts last year. Topics covered ranged from Jess’s 2020 bear, Julie taking us to the chicken coop, the wide range of smells at the Bait Em 907 shop, the fine points of grizzly meat cuisine, and much more....

  5. Maine Bear Opener Eve W: Working Class Woodsman Ed Butler

    On this episode we sit down on the eve of Maine bear season opener with the Working Class Woodsman, Ed Butler. This is a fun conversation that covers whole range of topics including fall season predictions, Maine Bear hunting, my recent Alaska trip, what does grizzly bear taste like, New…

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  6. Alaska Hunt Recap

    On this episode we recap Matt's recent trip up to Alaska to hunt August bears. If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content possible by becoming a Patreon supporter of this podcast. Link here. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27959620 For some...

  7. 2020 Fall Season Predictions & BS Session W: Jimmy Wallner

    New podcast has dropped. On this episode Jimmy Wallner @fall_river_outfitters and I sit down and do our annual fall season predictions and BS session podcast. If you want to know how fall bear season 2020 is shaping up in the north woods, you don’t want to miss this podcast. If you like this...

  8. LP To UP Michigan DIY Hunt W: David Sponhauer

    On this episode we sit down and chat with David Sponhauer. David is a bear hunter that lives in the Grand Rapids, MI that did a DIY bear hunt up in the central Upper Peninsula last season, and was successful in harvesting the monster bear in the photo. We pick his brain about all the planning and...

  9. DIY Saskatchewan Color Phase Slam W: Chase Moon

    On this episode we talk with Chase Moon, a DIY hunter from Saskatchewan who holds a color phase grand slam. This is a fun, informative conversation full of bear hunting tactics you don't want to miss! If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content...

  10. Fall Hunts Update

    On this podcast we give a quick update on fall hunting plans, whats been going on, how we've been getting ready for the fall bear seasons! Enjoy. If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content possible by becoming a Patreon supporter of this podcast....

  11. Calling Bears And Alaska Hunting Trips W: Douglas Boze

    On this episode we sit down with return guest Douglas Boze, author of the book Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting. We talk about hunting up in Alaska on DIY trips, calling bears, gear, traveling with game meat, firearms, and a bunch of other topics. To find Douglas's books, use the following...

  12. Alaska Spring Bear Gear List, Random Scat

    On this podcast we go over Matt's gear list for his Alaskan spring bear hunt, tips for getting ready for upcoming bear hunts, bear recipes, and a bunch of other stuff. Enjoy! If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content possible by becoming a…

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  13. Maine & NH Bear Hunting W: Working Class Woodsman

    On this episode we chat with Ed Butler, @workingclasswoodsman , about bear hunting in Maine, New Hampshire, and a whole bunch of general bear talk. It was a very fun and informative conversation you don’t want to miss! If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear...

  14. Michigan Spring Bear Hunt? W: Gerry Maciok

    On this podcast we sit down with Gerry Maciok, president of the Black Bear Bow Hunters Society, and chat on a variety of topics. One of the biggest things we cover in this podcast is the groups proposal to start a spring bear season in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you like this podcast,...

  15. Alaskan Bear BS Session with Jess and Steve Gahan of Bait Em 907

    On this episode we sit down for a fun BS session with Jess and Steve Gahan of Bait Em 907. We discuss a wide range of topics, especially pertaining to our upcoming Alaska spring bear camp. Enjoy! If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content possible...

  16. DIY Wisconsin Bear Hunt Recap W: Mike Foss

    On this episode we finally sit down and recap Matt's 2019 DIY Wisconsin bear hunt with legendary Wisconsin bear guide Mike Foss. This is a very informative podcast you won't want to miss! If you like this podcast, please consider helping us bring you the best bear hunting content possible by...

  17. Fall Season Predictions And BS Session W: Jim Wallner

    On this podcast, I sit down with my good friend, return guest, and bear hunting fanatic Jimmy Wallner. On this podcast we just shoot the scat and talk random bear hunting talk, especially pertaining to Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We also give our fall season predictions for the upper…

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  18. Road Rant 3 - DIY Wisconsin Update

    On this episode of the Road Rant series, we give an update on how the DIY Wisconsin baiting season is going, an in-depth talk about the locations and strategies for each of the bait sites and this season in general, and plans for the rest of the season leading up to the actual hunt in September....

  19. Idaho Bear Hunting w/ Jeff Morris

    On this episode we talk with Jeff Morris, a hardcore bear hunter out of the great bear state of Idaho! Jeff is on the pro-staff for Bait Em 907 and is hardcore into bears, whether its hunting them himself, or taking kids out to harvest their first bear. This episode is loaded to the gills with...

  20. DIY Bear Camp w/ Dan Infalt

    On this episode we talk with return guest Dan Infalt, the Big Bear Serial Killer, about DIY yourself bear hunting in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Regardless of where you live or hunt though, if you are looking to do a DIY bear hunt over bait where you have to travel more than half an hour to get to...

  21. Road Rant 2 - What Happened??? Matt's 2018 Fall Hunt

    On this 2nd episode of the Road Rant series, we are finally telling the story of what happened on Matt's 2018 Michigan fall hunt. This episode is full of good info for DIY fall hunters so check it out. For some incredible Bear Attractants, check out Bait Em 907 Bear Attactants. Use code "BHP15"…

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  22. Road Rant 1 - Wisconsin And Michigan Bear Hunting

    This episode is going to be the first ever "Road Rant" episode of the podcast, where Matt just rants about whatever he wants during his long morning commute. In this over caffeinated adventure, we talk about strategies for hunting northern Wisconsin from a long ways away, new Michigan bear…

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  23. Oregon Bear Adventures W/ Nathan Endicott

    On this episode we chat with Nathan Endicott, a DIY bear hunter out of Oregon about hunting bears over in his state. Last year Nathan won the 2018 Instagram Spring Bear Photo Contest that is put on by Jeremie over at Heaven at 10K. Nathan won with an amazing photo of a beautiful blonde bear he…

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  24. Alaskan Bears with Jess Gahan Of Bait Em 907

    On this episode we chat with Jess Gahan, owner of Bait Em 907 Bear Attractants. Jess is a bear baiting genius and hardcore bear hunter herself in addition to selling the best best bear lures available. Jess and I are good friends, so we have a fun chat about her experiences hunting bears in…

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  25. Ryan Derlago and Bow Hunting for Manitoba Bears

    On this episode we talk with Ryan Derlago, who is a bear hunter and guide up in northwest Manitoba. Ryan is a bear killing machine who definitely fits the description of "one of the best bear hunters, but you've probably never heard of him". He also runs an archery only bear hunting camp in...

  26. Central Ontario Bears With Brodie Ross Of RockRib Outdoors

    On this episode we have a fun conversation with Brodie Ross of RockRib Outdoors about hunting black bears in central Ontario. This was a really fun conversation that covers a wide range of topics, and we hope to pick up the conversation with Brodie again real soon. To check out the RockRib…

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  27. Northern BC Bears with James Dorrett

    On this episode we talk Grizzly and Black Bear Hunting with British Columbia hunter and guide James Dorrett. James guides for Bolen and Lewis outfitters and is loaded with top notch information as well as some crazy stories. You don't want to miss this episode. Follow James on Instagram:...

  28. Giant British Columbia Bears With Devin Jewell Of Pacific Bear Outfitters

    On this episode we talk with Devin Jewell of Pacific Bear Outfitters about spot and stalk hunting giant British Columbia Bears. This episode is jam packed with tips and tactics for spot and stalk hunting black bears as well as many other topics bear hunting related, including a hunting story…

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  29. Michigan Bait Turned Hound Hunt- Matt's Season Part 2 With Klint Mitchell

    On this episode we finish off the saga of Matt's fall Bear Season with the tale of his Upper Michigan hunt. To help tell this tale we bring on return guest Klint Mitchell of Foley Swamp Plotts, who plays a critical role in Matt's hunt as well as tells of his own hunts. This episode is loaded with...

  30. DIY MN Bear Hunt- Matt's Fall Season Part 1

    On this episode we finally unveil what happened with our 2017 fall Minnesota bear hunt. This is a two part series about our Fall bear hunts so be sure to check out the conclusion on next week's podcast. Check out and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:...

  31. Question & Answer II w/ Joe Kondelis

    On this episode Joe Kondelis of the Western Bear Foundation joins me to help answer a stockpile of listener questions. Topics range from spot and stalk, baiting tactics, hound hunting, archery equipment, etc. A must listen. To learn about or become a member of the Western Bear Foundation, check…

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  32. Saskatchewan Bear Hunting, Appalachian Bears, and More with Clay Newcomb

    On this episode we bring on return guest Clay Newcomb, editor and publisher of Bear Hunting Magazine. On this episode we discuss Clay's spring bear hunts that he recently went on, including a crazy hunting story out of Norther Saskatchewan. We then discuss hunting bears spot and stalk in the...

  33. Lake Superior Bears with Jimmy Wallner Part 3

    On this episode we conclude our multiple part series with Jimmy Wallner of Fall River Outfitters. Jimmy is a hardcore bear guide in far northern Minnesota that has been incredibly successful on putting clients as well as himself on big MN bears. On this episode we cover some really in-depth bear...

  34. Lake Superior Bears with Jimmy Wallner Part 2

    On this episode we continue on with a multiple part series with Jimmy Wallner of Fall River Outfitters. Jimmy is a hardcore bear guide in far northern Minnesota that has been incredibly successful on putting clients as well as himself on big MN bears. On this episode we cover some really in-depth...

  35. Lake Superior Bears with Jimmy Wallner Part 1

    On this episode we start a multiple part series with Jimmy Wallner of Fall River Outfitters. Jimmy is a hardcore bear guide in far northern Minnesota that has been incredibly successful on putting clients as well as himself on big MN bears. On this episode we cover some really in-depth bear…

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  36. No Bait, Just Bears with Douglas Boze

    On this episode we talk with bear hunting author Douglas Boze about spot and stalk and calling bears. This of episode delves into super detail about the art of calling bears, as well as spot and stalk hunts in the western side of North America. We also cover lots Washington state specific…

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  37. Giant Bears of Northern Wisconsin with Mike Foss

    On this episode we talk with Mike Foss of Northern Wisconsin Outfitters about hunting the giant bears of northern Wisconsin. Mike is one of, if not the, the most successful bear guide in Wisconsin. Mike has led his clients to some absolute giant black bears. This episode delves into some of the...

  38. Hunting Big Minnesota Bears with Bernie Barringer

    On this episode we talk with Bernie Barringer about hunting tactics for hunting Big Minnesota Bears! This episode talks about bear tags in Minnesota, what role natural foods play, hazelnuts, where to set up a bait site, bears need for water, what bait holds the bears on the bait best, bait...

  39. Kenai Bears With Cody Kreitel

    On this episode we talk with Cody Kreitel about hunting bears, both brown and black, on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Cody is a very successful DIY bear hunter, particularly when it comes to monster brown bears. This episode is full of crazy bear hunting stories and tips. Enjoy! To watch the…

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  40. Northern Minnesota Extreme Bear Tactics with Dan Infalt

    On this episode we talk hardcore bear hunting tactics with the "Big Buck Serial Killer" Dan Infalt. We talk hunting DIY in Northern Minnesota, and some of the extreme tactics that Dan uses to be incredibly successful every time he has a tag. Do not miss this episode. To follow Dan, check him out…

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  41. Wild Western UP Bear Hounds With Klint Mitchell Part 2

    On this episode we sit down with Klint Mitchell of Foley Swamp Plotts at his western UP bear camp to talk hunting with Bear Hounds. Klint and I have hunting in the same area during previous seasons and have both been very successful. We cover a variety of topics related to hunting bears with…

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  42. Wild Western UP Bear Hounds With Klint Mitchell Part 1

    On this episode we sit down with Klint Mitchell of Foley Swamp Plotts at his western UP bear camp to talk hunting with Bear Hounds. Klint and I have hunting in the same area during previous seasons and have both been very successful. We cover a variety of topics related to hunting bears with…

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  43. 650lb Upper Peninsula Longbow Bear With John McIntosh

    On this episode we talk with John McIntosh, a Michigan Bear Hunter who harvested a MONSTER black bear with his longbow in Michigan's wild Upper Peninsula this past season. This is an intense story and a must listen. We apologize for some of the poor audio in this podcast, we had a bad connection,...

  44. The Big World Of Bear Hunting With Clay Newcomb Of Bear Hunting Magazine

    On this episode we talk with Clay Newcomb, publisher/editor of Bear Hunting Magazine. Clay is about as hardcore about bear hunting as it gets. Topics discussed include the history of Arkansas bears, Clay's first bear hunt, whitetail vs. bear hunting, baiting theories, applying human attributes to...

  45. Yellowstone Country Bear Hunting With Joe Kondelis Of Yellowstone Country Bear Hunters Association

    On this episode we talk with Joe Kondelis of Yellowstone Country Bear Hunters Association. Joe and I go over the YCBHA mission, goals, bear conservation, current bear research, grizzly bear delisting status and goals, bear hunting tips for bear hunters in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, spot…

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  46. Arizona Canyon Bears with Josh and Jake Kirchner

    On this episode we head out to Arizona to talk about spot & stalk hunting as well as predator calling Arizona bears DIY with two brothers, Josh & Jake Kirchner. These guys are some hardcore hunters that work really hard to put some AZ bear meat in the freezer ever year. This episode covers their...

  47. Q & A and Matt's 2016 Upper Pennisula Bear Hunt

    On this episode we answer some listener questions while telling the story of Matt's 2016 UP of Michigan Bear Hunt. Topics discussed include how to properly maintain bait sites that are a long distance from home, how to acquire cheap bait as well as Matt's secret cheap homemade bear granola…

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  48. DIY Alaskan Archery Grizzly over Bait with Kyle Virgin

    On this episode we head up to Alaska to talk with Kyle Virgin, a DIY hunter who took a really nice interior grizzly over bait with his bow last year. We go over the story of the hunt for this particular grizzly as well as some black bear hunts. In addition to the hunt story we go over some of the...

  49. Richard P Smith & Hunting Record Book Black Bears

    On this Episode we talk to a Bear Hunting Legend, outdoor writer Richard P Smith. Richard has been hunting black bears longer than most and has literally wrote the book on the subject. Richard has taken over a dozen record book black bears including the #2 Black Bear with a muzzleloader. We…

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  50. Manitoba Monster Bears with Mikey Price of Plum Lake Outfitters

    On this episode we head up to Manitoba bush to talk with Mikey Price of Plum Lake Outfitters. Mikey is a hardcore bear hunter and outfitter that is very successful, putting down some great bears every year. On this episode we cover some Manitoba specific hunting strategies as well as some of the...

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