Bear Grease has been a surprising and rewarding journey of almost three years. Today we’re going back to the beginning with Episode 1: The Myth of the Southern Mountain Lion, with a peek into the genesis of Bear Grease.
There are two types of people in the South—those who’ve seen mountain lions and those who haven’t. Supposedly extirpated from the South, the native lion species has lived on through backwoods lore and many believe they’ve never left. But have they? Clay Newcomb explores the touchy topic, interviewing biologists, investigating two eye-witness sightings, and talking with a psychologist about how people can see things that aren’t real. This is a lesson in biology and human nature and a great story revealing the truth about South mountain lions.
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Ep. 210: On The Road Again
Ep. 209: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - When it All Comes Together
Ep. 208: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Pit Vipers, Outwitting Turkeys, & Coon Skin Hats
Ep. 207: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Gift of Time
Ep. 206: Cobra Scare
Ep. 205: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - A Tale of a Few Books
Ep. 204: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Slate and Glass with Nathaniel Maddux
Ep. 203: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Net Fishing, Here We Go Again!
Ep. 202: Turkey Stories - Shot in the Face and Three-Wheelers (Part 2)
Ep. 201: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Working with My Dad
Ep. 200: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - New Saddle and Owl Hootin’
Ep. 199: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Mississippi River Expedition
Ep. 198: Turkey Stories - Spring's Noble Decree (Part 1)
Ep. 197: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Black Bear Bonanza
Ep. 196: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Live from the Black Bear Bonanza
Ep. 195: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Turkey Season Therapy
Ep. 194: American Wilderness - Unmanaged Land (Part 3)
Ep. 193: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Fishing with Nets
Ep. 192: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Homo Americanis & a Missouri Game Warden
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