In this first part of our two-episode conversation, Erik and Darren sit down with Joe Kondelis, President of the American Bear Foundation, to talk about bear hunting, management, and culture — from Scandinavia to the Rocky Mountains.

They explore how bears are managed differently across continents, why bear meat deserves more respect, and how hunters can help shape a better public understanding of conservation.

Highlights include:

🐻 The mission and growth of the American Bear Foundation

🇸🇪 Bear management — Sweden vs the USA

🥩 The value of bear meat and changing perceptions

🌍 Wildlife management, ethics, and education

📈 Population control and sustainability challenges

🧭 Hunters as advocates and stewards of wildlife

⚖️ Legislation and science-based management

A thoughtful conversation about conservation, responsibility, and how culture shapes our view of predators — setting the stage for Part 2, where the discussion turns toward hunting dogs, unity among hunters, and the future of wildlife management.

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