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Bowhunting Black Bears in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Josh Stewart
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In this episode of the East Meets West Podcast, Beau Martonik talks with Josh Stewart. Where Josh shares the full story of his recent archery black bear harvest, including intense close-range encounters, navigating rugged laurel-choked terrain, and the tactics on how to hunt bear in big woods. The conversation also tackles common myths around bear meat, why bears are so misunderstood, and how proper care can result in some of the best wild game meat you’ll ever eat.
Topics:
00:00:00 — Intro
00:04:00— Josh’s Journey In The Outdoors
00:17:58 — A Deep Dive into Bear Hunting
00:20:16 — First Black Bear Encounters in the Mountains
00:25:44 — Tracking a Black Bear in Thick Laurel
00:32:39 — Packing Out a Black Bear on Public Land
00:36:27 — Why Bear Meat Gets a Bad Reputation
00:45:11 — Bowhunting Black Bears in Appalachia
00:59:55 — Making Bear Hunting a Tradition
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