On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb welcomes squirrel dog man, Tyler Asbury, as they talk all things squirrel dog: what is a Feist, what makes a good squirrel dog, training for competition vs. pleasure hunting, and what breeds are the best.

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On this episode of Backwoods University we’ll delve into the future of bobwhite quail and their potential as a species. We will hear from quail hunter and landowner, Jimmy Bryan, as he walks us through restoring quail on his family land. Quail Biologist, Dr. James Martin walks us through the many things people can practically do to help quail and help keep them around. Everything from land management practices, such as prescribed burning and timber management, to getting involved with conservation organizations like Quail Forever, we cover it all.

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This week, Brent's searching the archives of his memory for some answers. Were the good ol' days as good as we remember? Were bad days as bad? Do feelings of nostalgia alter facts? Listen in and see if you agree with his conclusions. He's also sharing a listener's story about a stubborn horse named Bob. Saddle up! It's time for MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we are looking into the actual events of the April 12, 1926, one-day Trappers' War in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana where mercenaries hired by Judge Leander Perez mounted a machine gun on a boat and attempted to kill the Islenos trappers on Delacroix Island.  We will also look deeper into the life of Leander Perez while asking why so many corrupt leaders have come out of this region of the country.

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On this episode. we're going behind the scenes of Brent's first ever solo hunt film. He's out in Kansas with his good friend, Jeff Writer, along with Jeff's decoy dogs, hunting coyotes. Brent shares the inside scoop on the challenges that arise in filmed hunts, and how this particular one went. He also learned that what he thought he knew about coyotes may have been quite the opposite. He's talking about coyotes, decoy dogs, and predator control on this week's episode of MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb travels to Winnebago, Texas and is joined in the Rodeo Time Podcast Studio by "The World's Greatest Bullrider" himself, Dale Brisby.  Dale talks about what it's like to be a cowboy and the romance and nostalgia around it, his experience creating Radiator Ranch and his ranch intern program, and the impact that losing his father had on him.

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On this episode of Backwoods University we’re going to find out what really happened to the bobwhite quail and the hunting culture that surrounded it. Well known hunter and conservationist, Will Primos, gives us a first-hand account of what quail hunting and quail hunting culture was like during the perceived “glory days” of the 1950s and 1960s. He also shares his experience of watching quail seemingly disappear from the landscape. Wildlife biologist and upland game bird professor, Dr. Mark McConnell, gives an in-depth explanation of the many factors that led to these mass quail declines.

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It’s creepy crawly season in most places and that means, among other things, that ticks are on the prowl. Aside from staying indoors, there’s really no avoiding these obnoxious little parasites. Brent’s talking about a time 20 years ago when they were at nightmarish levels and so bad, in fact, that he got sick from a bite! With the potential threat of the many diseases and illnesses that ticks bring, Brent's giving an overview of how to deal with these stinkers to help both you and your dogs. Grab a partner because it's time to check for ticks on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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In this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, Clay Newcomb introduces the characters of the little known Trappers' War which took place in 1936 in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. You’ll meet filmmaker David Dubos, Isleños Trappers' War descents Paul Lagarde and “Wimpy” Seringe, and the unlikely star—the muskrat. Additional content from Louisiana native and political commentator, James Carville.

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Father's Day is this week, which means it's time for a celebration of family. In this week's episode, Brent invites you to be a part of his own family celebration as it involves every This Country Life listener. Then, he celebrates his father's life by reflecting on some personal journal entries he wrote over the last few months of his father's life. Brent views the connection of his memories and observations as being a lot closer to each listener than what they may think. This Country Life is all our country lives.

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