The Big Alaska Show

Today's show features Alaskans having made a BIG difference to enrich the lives of others. Willie Hensley, an author, state legislator and Alaskan native leader, talks to us about his book:Fifty Miles from Tomorrow: A Memoir of Alaska and the Real People. We remember Gary Olson, founder of the Alaska Moose Federation, to protect people and moose from accidents and dangerous encounters, plus to grow the moose population. His innovative Orphaned Calf Restoration Program took orphan calves, cared for them, and released them into rural areas where the moose population was thin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've covered the World Championship Dog Sled Races, the Iditarod and now we're adding another canine-centric competition - flyball! We visited the 20th Anniversary Summer Solstice Flyball Tournament at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. There, we met flyball team members to fill us in.Btw, big thank you to Alaska Dogs Gone Wild (https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaDogsGoneWild) for hosting the event. As co-host, Mike Ford, and I say, "It's more fun to go to someone else's party!"Joining us: Glacier Shakers (https://www.facebook.com/GlacierShakersFlyballClub) founder, Holly Evans, from Washington Engage Flyball Club's founders, Joy Adiletta and Tami Linnerud, AND, from DFW, Cindy Dalton and Mike Borts with the Break Through Flyball Club (https://www.facebook.com/BreakThroughFlyball). Check out our fun, informative flyball podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to celebrate Father's Day and Solstice (longest day)!Matt Hayes, his dad, Rusty, and mother, Nana, join us! With backgrounds in hunting, fishing and guiding, they have some of the best stories - especially bear encounters!Plus, we honor dads with fun stories, some corny dad jokes and a Father's Day Tall Alaska Tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arts and Sciences converge on today's show.We caught up with Audubon Alaska's Communications Manager, Lauren Cusimano, at Discovery Day at Potter Marsh talking birds and wetlands. We asked our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, to reflect on Lauren's observations and his thoughts about the slow turnout of wildlife so far. To sharpen his music chops, Director of the Anchorage Midnight Sons Chorus, Phil Cheasbro, attends Harmony College Northwest at the U of Puget Sound (https://harmonycollege.net/). Executive Vice President of the Evergreen District Barbershop Harmony Society, Duncan Gilman, fills us in and what takes place there. We even had a Tall Alaska Tale for Duncan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like aviators of the past, we ventured into the unknown! We record a segment of our show with an audience! The Midnight Sons Chorus was our house band, audience, did our show opening and commercials. Plus, closed with the Alaska Flag Song. Pure chaos - it was perfect!Time stampWe rounded the show out with interviews with author, Bob Bell, about his three books: Oh No! We're Gonna Die!, Oh No! We're Gonna Die Too! And Outdoor Stupid From Around the World. Found in our Big Alaska Show Book Review Section.https://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews/bob-bell-3-books-review?rq=Bob%20Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, Steve Levi, takes us into Alaska's whacky history of aviation history with his book: Archie Ferguson, Alaska's Crown Prince and Craziest Pilot in the World. Steve Levi makes aviation history fun, something his passengers were not experiencing, we can be sure! Scott McEwen also joins us to talk about the 96th Merrill Field Aviation Celebration and Merrill Field's history.Check out our fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviation built Alaska. Author, Steve Levi, joins us to talk about his book, Cowboys of the Sky: The Story of Alaska's Bush Pilots.Steve's entertaining approach to aviation history makes us forget just how crazy and dangerous it was!Check out the fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take-off our aviation series with this classic show we did with Chuck Sassara. Joining Chuck is author and former editor of Alaska Magazine, Andy Hall. We feature Chuck's book, Chuck Sassara's Alaska: Propellors, Politics and People. You can find it on our Big Alaska Show book review section at https://www.bigalaskashow.com/book-reviews/propellers-politics-and-people?rq=chuck%20sassara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our RV trip took us through Cannon Beach, Oregon to visit longtime friends, Dan and Lynette Sullivan. We enjoyed hearing previously aired clips from an interview with Dan from 2024. Great stories with an old friend and former twice elected mayor, Dan Sullivan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Gordon Snyder went through a whale phase. We were fortunate to go through it with him. Today's show we're sharing interviews with our Science Guy on whales. Hopefully, you'll enjoy this podcast as much as we do! If you like whales, you'll like today's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show pays tribute to Mike Gordon, who started the world-renowned, rustic saloon, Chilkoot Charlie's. Its success rose during the oil boom days of the Alaska Oil Pipeline and with it the drug craze years of the 1970's. Although Mike got wrapped up in it, he quit, turned his life around and as part of his therapy set his sights on climbing the seven tallest peaks on seven continents. Mike wrote a book about it, Climbing the Ropes: An Alaskan Memoir, that you'll find with other books Mike wrote on our Big Alaska Show Book Review section. Mike's life is a rich, entertaining tapestry. We've picked clips to share this life well-lived! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musher Sydnie Bahl was trained by retired veteran musher, Vern Halter. Last year, was Sydnie's first Iditarod, and she had to scratch halfway through it. This year, Sydnie completed the leap and crossed under the burled arch in Nome! Today's show was packed with all things Iditarod including a special look back at Alaska's Balladeer, Hobo Jim. Plus, we had a Tall Alaska Tale!Check out our fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rondy Outhouse Fun & More!For Iditarod information visit www.furrondy.net!Today's show is all about Rondy and we're just scratching the surface.The Outhouse Races, Feb 28th are a highlight for fun and toilet humor! Interviews with Bob Maxwell, the creator, shares its history and we visit competitors!For Outhouse Race information https://furrondy.net/events/outhouse-racesPlus, co-host and this year's Lord Trapper, Mike Ford, gives us a Lord Trapper On the Trail update!Rondy Melodrama!A decade's old favorite, the Rondy Melodrama features throwing popcorn at the villain and each other, boo-ing, hiss-ing, cheering and packed with ridiculous fun accompanied by harmonious a cappella sounds from the award-winning chorus, Alaska Sound Celebration. Melanie Cross joins us to update us on this year's Melodrama and the wonderful fundraiser it creates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flash back to Feb 14, 2009, when Alaska was celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Alaska Statehood. I was in a play "Soapy Smith" and interviewed actors from it. Plus, the great grandson of Soapy Smith, Jeff Smith, attended the play. He joined us to share more about this notorious character in Skagway. And just how accurate was the play? Well ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. Whitekeys joins us to share the story behind this outrageous tale and his book, The Voyage of the Alaska Union: Adventure, Danger, Scurvy, Romance. Talk about a fun interview!Author, historian, educator and author, Steve Levi, talks about his book: The Human Face of the Alaska Gold Rush: It Was a Riotous Time With Saints And Scoundrels Living Side By Side.Steve has a humorous approach to a history that was anything but funny!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frogcicles?!Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder takes us into the frozen world of frogs. The picture above is a panel at Potter Marsh that shows this cycle that frogs go through during Alaska's frozen winters. Gordon helps us appreciate the world around us a little more with his science observations and makes it fun! Lord Trapper Update!Co-host Mike Ford, aka Lord Trapper, gives us an update on his latest adventures as he travels with Royalty under the direction of Kristin George! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a fun show! First, the Anchorage Festival and Henhouse Prowlers, followed by Lord Trapper on the Trail with Mike Ford. As Lord Trapper, Mike's ambassadorial duties include visiting places, people, businesses and events - all things Fur Rondy. And it's a lot! Meet Henhouse Prowlers! These gents are world-wide bluegrass ambassadors having visited over 30 countries spreading the love of bluegrass and returning to share the music they learned from other countries. Henhouse Prowlers website.Bluegrass Ambassadors website. Check out our fun interview with HP member and banjo player, Ben Wright.Joining him are Board Members, Marianne See and audio wizard, Lucy "Both Ears" Peckham. You'll come to appreciate what you are watching and hearing that much more! Speaking of fun, check out this packed festival schedule including the Henhouse Prowlers this Fri-Sun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate 20 years! Our debut was a harbinger of our being the "longest running mistake-ridden radio show in Alaska's history". The high-tech equipment relied on a simple electrical socket the bar didn't have. The fast-thinking manager herded us into the liquor room that had a table, a landline telephone, and he stacked cases of scotch as chairs for our guests. We made it on time! The details are a little fuzzy but we think the 12 year old scotch became 12 minute scotch and a grand time had by all!Today's show features clips from over the years at the Polar Bear Jump Off in Seward. For 15 years we MCed the jump and recorded the show in front of energetic audiences filled with laughter, tears and love. For one moment the world became one in the All-American City of Seward, AK, united in the fight against cancer. Check out the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydnie Bahl Iditarod MusherSydnie is attempting her 2nd Iditarod. No snow in 2025 changed the course to go through Fairbanks, making it the longest Iditarod in history and an already tough race tougher. Sydnie gives us a sneak-preview into this year's Iditarod and what it's like running an Iditarod.Iditarod Coach Vern HalterSydnie's Iditarod coach is retired, long-time musher, Vern Halter. We pull out an interview from 2012 when Vern was training a young man from Brazil, Lujan Marques. Fun interview!Alex the RoasterAlex the Roaster helps us with our Big Alaska Show Blend! His character fits ours - fun! Not only is he a coffee roaster, his company Cold Snap Coffee (embed https://www.coldsnapcoffeeak.com/) cranks out Bagels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A continuation from last week's Merry Christmas From Alaska show, today's show features the creators of the Merry Christmas From Alaska CD series, Kurt and MJ Riemann. Owners of Surreal Studios, Kurt and MJ talk about the performers, the music and their paths of music in the Alaska market. Hershey Kisses Christmas CommercialAnother talented musician, Steven Alvarez, returns to share his story as the handbell ringer for the popular Hershey Kisses Handbell Christmas commercial. Great story, check out the fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tradition we have is airing a Christmas show hosted by Kurt Riemann of Surreal Studios.Over the years, Kurt produced a series of Christmas CDs called "Merry Christmas From Alaska" that features Alaskan musicians performing Christmas and holiday classics. This show is from the "Merry Christmas From Alaska 3" and includes Kurt's wife, MJ.Plus, a special appearance of the hand trumpet!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a webcast co-host in 2009, I had the honor to interview Dick Van Dyke and meet his quartet, the Vantastix. We invited his bass, Mike Mendyke seated (far left), to take us behind the scenes what it's like hanging out with the forever young Dick Van Dyke!Tuba Christmas It's not Christmas without Tuba Christmas! Directors Neal Haglund and Dr. Stephen Shoop talk about the history of this Christmas favorite. It even includes a duet with yours truly and co-host, Mike Ford, plus a Tall Alaska Tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Fur Rondy Arch!Steve Kari, shown with his wife Ella, were among the throngs attending the lighting ceremony of the Fur Rondy Arch that now arches over 4th avenue in downtown Anchorage, AK. Thus, accomplishing a longtime dream of Jim Huettl, President of the Anchorage Mushing District. Steve was one of the engineers who worked on the project.Check out our interview Jim Huettl and with Fur Rondy Executive Director, Dakotah Fujian about the Arch in the Mushing District!From Sourdoughs to SeawolvesWe look back at a lively interview from 2011 about the first University of Anchorage basketball team featured in the book From Sourdoughs to Seawolves recorded before an audience at a downtown Irish Pub. Author, Sara Juday, graphic artists, Dave Freeman and Clark Mishler, plus former Mayor, Dan Sullivan join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrate Thanksgiving remembering a longtime tradition, the Great Alaska Shootout and the first University of Alaska Anchorage basketball team - the Sourdoughs. Author Sara Juday shares her experience writing From Sourdoughs to Seawolves about the first UAA sports programs - including a chapter on the Sourdoughs- a team that will go down in infamy. I should know because I was there!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to author Steve Levi, Archie Ferguson was known as the "World's Craziest Pilot". Steve joined us to prove it. His book: Archie Ferguson: Alaska’s Crown Prince and Craziest Pilot in the World! You can find it in our Big Alaska Show Book Review section. Steve is an educator and historian and makes learning history fun! Steve also talks about his other book, Cowboy’s of the Sky: The Story of Alaska’s Bush Pilots! Check out our fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navy SEAL Laddie ShawApproximately 80,000+ remarkable veterans live in Alaska. Navy SEAL veteran, Laddie Shaw joined us to share his storyOutdoorsman, rock climber, para-sailing and former Alaska state legislator, Laddie's story reminds us freedom is not free.Alex the RoasterMeet our Big Alaska Show Blend roaster, Alex with Cold Snap. We were hearing complaints people couldn't get our coffee. They were not satisfied with our explanation we only have a jingle but no coffee. That didn't help. Enter Alex the Roaster to the rescue! He's working on a new, dark, robust blend to be revealed for our 20th anniversary celebration coming up next month.Alex is also an Army veteran. Great story- great roaster! Check it out this podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show proudly honors our veterans.Max Stripling was in WWII. Jesse Lakin in Iraq, Don Hartman and Ed Koontz were in the Korean War. And Ed Koontz his wife, Brenda, took the Honor Flight in 2018. Today, they share their stories!Check our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Son of Joe Rychetnik, Steve Rychetnik joins us to talk about his dad's book, Alaska's Sky Follies: The Funny Side of Flying in the Far North. But our interview with Steve reveals a man who was as colorful as the characters he wrote about. Fortunately, Joe Rychetnik wrote prolifically to leave us a historically rich record of often hilarious Alaska stories - that were probably not that funny at the time!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show features "Men Can Sing", a fun barbershop youth outreach program. Designed to get high school guys interested in their school choral programs, it also highlights the vital importance of our music educators.A cappella coach, Eddie Martinez, Midnight Board members Steve Kari, Tim Tillman and Ernie Peters join us. Plus, music educators, Rebecca Nelson, Makayla Forbes and Annie Herzog join us. Fun show and reminding us singing barbershop brings out the youth in all of us!Fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne and Shane Mitchell are serious about Halloween and holiday fun!. These twins join us to talk about their award-winning non-profit, TBA, (Training Better Artists Towards a Better Alaska), and their packed Halloween and holiday schedule. Chad Carpenter of Tundra Comics joins the fun to talk about movies with these twins.Plus, Inappropriate Product Placement Theatuh - testing the improvisational skillset of the Mitchells! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, helps us appreciate more the world that surrounds us.Gordon's unique scientific tidbits makes it fun. At the heart of it is water for which Gordon is an expert. Today's show features We've assembled a various interviews over the years. Here he covers his No Fence Wetlands (hyper link) project, hummingbirds, whales, education and a Tall Alaska Tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick back, forget work! This gold nugget interview from 2016 features legendary aviator, author and former State of Alaska legislator, Chuck Sassara, whose life is almost unbelievable - certainly his Tall Alaska Tales are! Joining Chuck was former Alaska Magazine Editor, Andy Hall. Btw, check out Chuck's book on our Book Review Section: Chuck Sassara's Alaska: Propellors, Politics and People. And Andy Hall's book, Denali's Howl: the Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where else can you pack the stands to cheer on the largest vegetables?! Such are the stories that come out of the Alaska State Fair. Join us for a fun spin around the Fair and meet guests like The Monkees, Mickey Dolenz, Goat judging with Ford, a live show in the tent, a Tall Alaska Tale and more. Did we mention food?!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pay tribute to a beloved Alaskan broadcaster, Al Bramstedt Jr and the impact he made on Alaska's broadcast industry. Besides the legacy left by Al's leadership, it was how he led: with thoughtful integrity. Three longtime broadcasters who worked with Al: News Director John Tracy (retired), Sports Director John Carpenter (retired) and Meteorologist Jackie Purcell, joined us to share fun Alaskan broadcast stories about a quiet giant in Alaska's broadcast history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cutting Edge STEM Education!The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska https://akchallenger.org is too good an educational program to be a best kept secret! CEO Marnie Olcott joins us to give us an overall view of this innovative educational program located on the Kenai Peninsula. Skagway's Scoundrel With tourism season in full swing, Skagway, AK is a popular stop on the Alaskan cruises. Soapy Smith is a colorful, historical conman that became Skagway's sheriff. In 2008 the great grandson of Soapy Smith, Jeff Smith joined us during Alaska's 50th Anniversary! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anchorage Midnight Sons Chorus Director, Phil Cheasebro, joined us with a special guest, his mother, Margaret Cheasebro! It was her birthday and we thought it a good idea to celebrate with Uncle Steve's hand trumpet - which was more than a little rusty! Margaret's story is intriguing, plus, she's an author! A perfect fit with our other guest, Lois Simenson aka Lolo Paige, to talk about her new book, Firestorm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The salmon are running and our guest, Rick Rydell Green with the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, takes us into his world of commercial fishing in Alaska. Rick updates us on the health of this year's industry, the high and low points and the challenges Alaska and the fishing industry faces this year. Check out our fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Barth, with the State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, takes us behind the scenes to update us on the fire season around the state and to give us a glimpse of his world fighting forest fires (wildfires). For more forest fire information in Alaska visit www.akfireinfo.com.Since Chris is from Missoula, MO, we knew we had to introduce him to Lois Simenson, aka., Lolo Paige, author of the Blazing Hearts Romance Novels whose stories are based on the wildfire fighting industry and the relationships within it. Lois attended the U of Montana in Missoula and spent part of her career fighting wildfires from which her stories are based.Check out her books on our Big Alaska Show Book Review Section along with links and interview podcasts. We pulled one of those podcast clips and added it to today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anchorage Midnight Sons Chorus belongs to a network called "Barbershop"; an American musical genre that brings people together from all over the world. Like today's guests. Timothy Yiu, originally from Hong Kong, now doing research in Alaska for his doctoral dissertation at Florida State. And friends from the 2025 International Gold Medal Champions, the Vocal Majority in Dallas, TX, Phil McShan, Eddie Martinez and Marcus Kang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, educator and fly fisher enthusiast, Joseph Jackson, talks about his book, It's Only Fishing. Check it out his book and interview on our Book Review Section, https://shorturl.at/kqL1DPlus, we chatted with Mark the Bat Guy about bats and a birder who shared some secrets about Potter Marsh!Check out today's fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The longest day deserves special guests, and we have them!Gavin Struempler, artistic director and founder of Summit Theatre Project joins us to share a new, exciting non-profit coming to Anchorage. Author of the Blazing Hearts Romance Series, Lolo Paige, joins us to give us a sneak preview into new book coming out, Firestorm, that deals with what if a wildfire broke out on Anchorage's hillside and a romance that's equally hot! Plus, we have a Tall Alaska Tale! Check out our fun podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Rusty and Nana Hayes is the perfect family to represent our Father's Day show! They are a tight-knit family bound by love, laughter and their longtime love for the outdoors as guides make for outrageously hair-raising encounters with bears!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly Evans, founder of the Glacier Shakers Flyball Club, joins us to share her journey from not knowing anything about flyball, to forming a club and going on to win a national championship! Flyball pals of ours and Holly's from Dallas, TX, Cindy Dalton and Michael Borts join us. For more information about the Glacier Shakers visit https://www.facebook.com/GlacierShakersFlyballClub/. Talk about fast, check out this clip!https://youtu.be/6CjFOLLssegPlus, we pull out a gold nugget interview from 2015 with Maija Dogget with Dogs Gone Wild to add to the fun!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, is restoring 55 acres of his farm back to its original wetland state. He's using Potter Marsh in Anchorage as a model of what it can becomehttps://www.alaska.org/detail/anchorage-coastal-wildlife-refuge-potter-marsh . ]Check out his website www.nofencewetlands.org. He joins Potter Marsh Refuge Host, John Mattox, to talk wetlands, wildlife and the value wetlands bring to our community. Plus, we have a Tall Alaska Tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests, Jessy Lakin was deployed to Iraq. Jamaal Clark served in Afghanistan. Ed Koonz served in Korea and his wife, Brenda, was in the Navy. While we honor those that have fallen, these interviews with veterans while they are alive make us realize just how great the loss.To our veterans- THANK YOU! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Earl Malpass, the new Merrill Field Airport Manager, talks about Merrill Field's upcoming open house celebration packed with activities, displays, food trucks and much more! Saturday, May 31, 2025: https://shorturl.at/zy6jb. Earl also shares the economic impact Merrill Field brings to the municipality and the State and as well as other Merrill Field news. Impressive!Joining Earl is Rob Stapleton, a well-known pilot, aviation photographer and has tons of incredible Alaska tales. Check out our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Science Guy, Dr. Gordon Snyder, makes science fun and helps us appreciate our world a little more. What do gray whales, beavers and hummingbirds have in common? Wetlands, where life begins according to Dr. Gordon Snyder, one of the foremost authorities on water. Shown is an aerial view of 55 acres from Gordon's farm he's restoring back to a wetland. And teaches us its value through wildlife so different yet so connected! Get ready to learn and have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buying An RV? Meet Liz Amazing!An RV consumer advocate, Liz Amazing is dedicated to supporting and educating the RV consumer. If you're RV shopping -STOP - listen to our interview with Liz and visit Liz Amazing's YouTube channel.1964 Alaska Earthquake- Part 2Friends share their experience going through the 2nd largest earthquake March 27,1964, Good Friday, at 5:36 pm.Tim Sullivan Sr., Mike Janocek and Dana Stabenow share first hand accounts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show is a tradition homage to the 9.2 Good Friday Alaska Earthquake. The picture is a short book Mary Daugherty penned about her experience being in JC Penney's downtown Anchorage. She shares her story in this podcast along with others, including broadcast legend, Herb Shaindlin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bears are waking up! At the age of 68, Gene Moe with only a buck knife came face to face with a huge Kodiak grizzly. For the next 45 minutes, they would engage in hand to paw combat. Gene lived to tell this story!Then, Rick Rydell Green educates us on bear behavior! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.