Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker and Bear Newcomb welcome Kyle Plunkett and Kyle Veit, hosts of the Ozark Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about recent deer hunts, including public-land bucks, rattling and grunting during the rut, saddle hunting, and the challenges of getting a deer out of the backcountry. The conversation also turns to a favorite piece of Ozark folklore—the persimmon seed winter forecast—and the crew’s hopes for a snowy season. Bear talks about his upcoming friends-and-family deer camp.

A major part of the discussion centers on Clay’s recent High Arctic experience and his conversation with Inuit hunter Devon Manik and author Frank J. Tester. The group reflects on the realities of life in the far north, extreme cold, traditional caribou clothing, Inuit culture and language, and the deep respect for wildlife that comes from depending on the land.

Remember to preorder Clay Newcomb’s book, American Bear, and get a signed postcard during the preorder promotion starting November 9 through December 9, 2026.

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