Clay Newcomb and friends discuss the controversy surrounding the Donnie Baker Story, engage audience criticism around "glamorizing poachers," and call out America's premier bear conservation event–Bentonville, Arkansas' upcoming Black Bear Bonanza event, where Clay and Brent will record an episode of the Bear Grease Render podcast.

Featuring: Brent Reaves, Joe Wilson (World Championship Squirrel Cook Off), James Brandenburg (Black Bear Bonanza), Terrell Spencer (Across the Creek Farms), and Misty Newcomb. 

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What does a homemade boat, a mule-drawn wagon, and coon hunting all have in common? Guessing the name Brent would be the obvious answer, and you'd be correct. How they all relate to our host and hunting heritage is this week's topic on MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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On The Donnie Baker Story (Part 1), we heard from Donnie Baker about the 2009 illegal killing of a 204-inch buck on the Fort Leonard Wood military base in Missouri. Now, we’ll learn about his punishment. You’ll be surprised by the severity of it. What’s most surprising, however, is the dark decade that followed in Donnie’s personal life. From car crashes, to world class rabbit beagles, to cancer, this story is shocking and tragic. We really doubt you’re going to want to miss this one.

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Brent's talking about cold fronts this week and one of the stories involves explosives. If you listened to the episode when Brent was battling beavers you know that he loves a good explosion. Well, this time he and his brother are fighting Old Man Winter. It's "Cold Fronts" this week on MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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On this episode Clay Newcomb is joined by Brent Reaves, Drew Stoecklein, Lake Pickle of OnX, Jordan Blissett of Open Season Properties, and Mike Amden. The crew discusses Clay and Brent’s recent 250-mile trip down the Mississippi River and Bear Grease's most recent poaching episode. Mike gives some insight into catfishing the Mississippi River, while Brent relays the frustrations of having Clay as the Cub Pilot of their SeaArk boat. The last section highlights many of the questions raised in the Donnie Baker episode in which a 204-inch buck was illegally taken on the Fort Leonard Wood Military base in 2009. This episode is full of laughs and serious moments, and in the final story, Drew shares about his professional skiing career and how he landed a cover photo on Skiing Magazine when he jumped over a semi-truck at Loveland Pass in Colorado. 

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Brent's talking about some close calls with his four legged pals in this week's episode. From hungry Labradors to caving Treeing Walkers, it's canine pandemonium on MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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On this episode, Clay Newcomb interviews Donnie Baker of Dixon, Missouri who was convicted of illegally killing a 204 4/8-inch white-tailed buck on the Fort Leonard Wood Military base in 2009. Donnie opens up about the details of the kill, how he falsified its location, and the unbelievable attention the buck received within the community. He then tells how he was arrested and interrogated by the Missouri Department of Conservation. This episode is a roller coaster that will make you think about how you cast judgment or mercy on people. Clay later interviews Dr. Misty Newcomb to discuss how, as a society, we choose whom to forgive and whom we not to forgive. Also don't forget, "Meateater's American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775)" is now available for purchase!

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From homemade toys to hunting lights, Brent's offering up some examples of using what you can afford and have on hand. He also tells a story about one fellow's investigation into America's 51st state and it's not named Confusion. "Making Do With What You Have" is this week's episode of Meateater's This Country Life podcast. 

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Clay Newcomb hosts Joe Wilson of the World Championship Squirrel Cookoff and singer, songwriter, and mule man, Hayden Powell who steals the show with his new song, "Montgomery County Shine." Topics discussed: that beeping in Clay’s office, Hayden’s history with music, the orogeny of the Ouachita Mountains, tips on beard trimming, making brisket look good in online photos, opinionated farriers and beekeepers, Clay’s new mule named "Slow Trap," slow wagon drivers, the history of why people think bear grease cures baldness, why we shouldn’t get too comfortable with moonshine, and Steve Rinella and Clay’s new audio book, "Meateater's American History: The Longhunters (1761-1775)." This is a great episode with lots of laughs to start the new year. 

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If anyone could make a Christmas story out of fried eggs, hogs, and hunting pants, it would have to be Brent. He’s talking about presents received and ruined and a chance meeting that will warm your soul. It's the Season of Giving this week on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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