Quest for Montana Black Bear

Bear Grease Brownies

Bear grease is a versatile fat—you can use it for everything from sauteés to confits, and apparently, you can also forecast the weather with it. In addition to its savory and meteorological applications, it makes a mean batch of brownies. Bear grease is somewhat liquid at room temperature, so it can be used as a 1:1 substitute for recipes that normally call for vegetable oil or melted butter. Brownies, both the scratch versions and the out-of-the...

Ep. 16: All About Bullets with Garrett Long

Janis and Jordan talk with MeatEater's own Garrett Long about everything that makes a great hunting bullet. They talk caliber, design, materials, and the performance we can (or can't) expect from our modern projectiles. They also discuss the nuances of copper, bonded, and cup and core. Additional topics include: why pinching a chainsaw is a real bummer, Jordan's plans to hunt Hawaii, and why a 7 Mickey Mouse used to get you laughed at.  If you...

Everything You Need to Know About Hunting with a Suppressor

The relaxation of suppressor restrictions might be the most underrated hunting rights victory of the last decade. In 2010, only 22 states allowed hunters to use suppressors. Thirty-nine states allowed suppressor ownership, but for a variety of reasons, many of those states didn’t permit hunters to use them in the field. Earlier this year, Vermont became the 41st state to permit hunting with a suppressor, joining Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, and...