In this episode of DSC’s Campfires, host Larry Weishuhn sits down in Maine with renowned guide and outfitter Randy Flannery and DSC Foundation director Abe Nayfa during a bear hunt. The conversation covers the challenges of bear hunting in unusual weather conditions, the impact of food sources and environmental changes on bear behavior, and the importance of patience and preparation in the field. Abe shares his experience as a first-time bear hunter and his deep involvement with the DSC Foundation, highlighting the organization’s commitment to wildlife conservation and education. Randy discusses his approach to guiding, the qualities he looks for in his team, and the camaraderie that makes camp life special. The episode also touches on the broader mission of DSC and its chapters, emphasizing the value of community, conservation, and passing on outdoor traditions to future generations.

Learn more about Larry at http://larryweishuhn.net/

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Pull up a chair—Larry welcomes friend and wildlife biologist Dr. Mike Arnold back to the fire to swap spring bear stories from British Columbia and Alberta, break down color-phase genetics, and nerd out on long-range Stealth Vision optics at company HQ in Crockett, Texas. From barge rides over 600-foot glacial lakes and logging-road stalks to a rain-soaked recovery on a 400-pound boar, this one’s packed with fieldcraft, gear talk, and camp-style laughs.

00:00 – Welcome & Sponsors

01:28 – Mike’s British Columbia Spot-and-Stalk

13:00 – Larry’s Alberta Hunt (Bait, Ground Level, Big Boar)

18:30 – Why So Many Color-Phase Bears?

22:30 – Range Day at Stealth Vision HQ (Crockett, TX)

33:05 – Looking Ahead

Rifles & Calibers:

Optics:

Ammunition:

Hunt Styles:

Wildlife Notes:

“It’s easy to shoot too high on bears—know the anatomy. Even then, aim discipline matters.” – Larry & Dr. Mike

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Lee Newton, collector and authority of Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifles joins Larry around the campfire this week to talk about the history, mystique and hunting with Bill Ruger’s classy and classic single shot rifles, the Ruger Number 1, including about the historic Club 21 rifles Ruger presented to legendary outdoor writers such as Jack O’Connor, Warren Page, Elmer Keith and others, including stories about how he was anle to procure these rifles, as well as tales about hunting them. Beyond collecting these icon firearms, Lee also sells Ruger No. 1s through his website www.classicsportingarms.com. Fabulous visit with a dear friend, and Larry’s source for his Ruger No. 1 rifles!

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Larry is honored to be joined around the DSC Campfire this week by Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia, Co-Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation and host of the weekly podcast "Talk is Sheep" to discuss what is being done in British Columbia, Canada to greatly improve sheep habitat through controlled burns, but also a unique project that keeps various British Columbia bighorn sheep herds healthy! British Columbia is home to four species and subspecies of wild sheep! For more information and how you can become a part of this highly achieving conservation group please visit www.wildsheepsociety.com. 

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John McAdams, podcaster, writer, YouTuber and Hunt Broker not to mention being tremendously knowledgeable about hunting firearms, bullets and ballistics after graduating from West Point, saw combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan got into the outdoors/hunting/firearms field after leaving military service. He started doing a blog (www.thebiggamehuntingblog.com) , which lead to the Big Game Hunting Podcast , which can be heard and or seen anywhere podcasts can be listened to, or watched. He too has his own Youtube Channel, and serves as an experienced hunt broker. John has hunted throughout the world as well. After being a guest on John's The Big Game Hunter Podcast, Larry asked John to join him around the campfire to among other things visit about his recent African safari and his experience with the 25 Creedmoor.

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Joining Larry around the Campfire for the 300th episode is J. Wayne Fears, legendary outdoorsman, outdoor writer, editor, wildlife biologist, camp cook, speaker, storyteller supreme, book author..and someone Larry is extremely proud to call his friend! Fears is a member of the Explorer's Club and numerous Halls of Fame. He has written thousands of feature articles and at last count over 30 award-winning books. In this episode Larry and J. Wayne recall some of the more "interesting" adventures they shared in years past, as well as delving into some of J. Wayne's recent books. To learn more about J. Wayne Fears, his adventures and books go www.ruralsportsman.com...or Google "J.Wayne Fears books".

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Larry's podcast producer, Dustin Vaughn Warncke, sits down with outdoor legend, "Mr. Whitetail", Larry Weishuhn and discusses his beginning and early years, outdoor career, life lessons and the legacy he hopes to leave behind after 50 years of incredible media work in the outdoor industry.

Larry Weishuhun is a professional wildlife biologist, outdoor writer, book author, artist, after-dinner speaker, podcaster, outdoor television and radio show host and life-long hunter/wildlife conservationist.  As a professional wildlife biologist he has established quality wildlife management programs on well over 12,000,000 acres. As an outdoor writer/television show host he has published over 4,000 feature articles, columns and blogs, has authored and/or co-authored nine award-winning books and written chapters for many others; he has appeared in over 500 outdoor television episodes.

Larry has hosted, co-hosted, owned and produced many award winning outdoor television series. He currently serves as a co-host for the weekly “A Sportsman’s Life” with Luke Clayton and Jeff Rice, which can be seen on CarbonTV.com and YouTube.

Larry currently does three weekly podcast: “DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” which airs on Spotify, Applepodcasts, Carbontv.com, waypointtv.com and elsewhere; “Campfire Talk with Luke and Larry” on Sporting Classics Daily as well as many other platforms; “Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends” which can be listened to on CarbonTV.com.  Larry too has been doing a weekly outdoor radio show with Luke Clayton since 2007, “Luke Clayton Outdoors”.

Even though known universally as “Mr. Whitetail” Larry has hunted extensively on six continents.  In 2007 he was inducted into the “National Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame” and that same year received the very sparingly presented “Zeiss Lifetime Achievement Award”.  Long involved in wildlife conservation and hunting Larry serves as a Brand Ambassador for Hornady, and long served as the “DSC (Dallas Safari Club) Ambassador”.

Learn more about Larry at: https://www.larryweishuhn.net/

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While attending the 2025 DSC Summer Expo and DSCF Gala (www.dscf.org) Larry was able to visit with Doug Hamlin, NRA’s CEO about the new National Rifle Association and where he sees the organization heading in the future!

A frank though inspiring conversation about the NRA (www.NRA.com), as well as how organizations such as the Dallas Safari Club (www.biggame.org) and others can work together to maintain our rights to own firearms and outdoor style way of life we all love!

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Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent, handgun and rifle hunter, storyteller, and outdoor writer extraordinaire Shane Jahn sits down with Larry to discuss what got him into law enforcement and outdoor writing , but also how he came to love hunting in Africa, particularly pursuing Cape buffalo with large bore handguns. Shane and Larry also discuss GUN TALES, the fabulous nearly year-old online magazine (www.guntales.net), he does with his friend, the legendary Sheriff Jim Wilson.

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Larry, fresh off of hugely successfully conventions and fundraisers for both Texas Wildlife Association (www.texas-wildlife.org) and the DSC Foundation (www.dscf.org) recalls some of the things he encountered and a question or two he was asked while attending these great events. Larry too, discusses a premium regarding the upcoming 300th episode.

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