Ep. 451: Shot in the Back - The Jason Dean Story

Ep. 451: Shot in the Back - The Jason Dean Story

From Bear Grease by MeatEater

May 6, 2026 · 53 min · Season 6

About this episode

The episode recounts the harrowing survival story of Jason Dean, who was accidentally shot during a deer hunt and the desperate efforts to save his life.

On December 26, 1990, 17 year old Jason Dean was accidentally shot in the back during a North Georgia deer hunt causing an injury he shouldn't have survived. What followed was a chaotic, desperate effort to save his life deep in the woods, with no cell phones, limited resources, and miles standing between him and the only possible chance of survival. As the story unfolds, it reveals far more than a hunting accident—highlighting the power of family, the weight of responsibility, and the role of faith and forgiveness in the face of the unthinkable. It’s a gripping account of how quickly life can change, and what it takes to fight your way back from the edge. Watch Clay's Alaska Bear Hunt on YouTube Thank you to our sponsor,  Tecovas . If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with  Clay  and  MeatEater Clay on  Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Clay

Topics covered

  • hunting accident
  • survival story
  • family
  • responsibility
  • faith
  • forgiveness

Keywords

  • hunting
  • survival
  • accident
  • family
  • faith
  • forgiveness
  • North Georgia
  • Jason Dean

Sponsors

Tecovas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MeatEater

Places: North Georgia

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