About this episode

John and Jenn Rivet discuss their extensive experience in bear hunting and the challenges and rewards associated with it.

John and Jenn Rivet are back again to talk about bear hunting. The Rivet’s renowned big-game outfitters, wilderness guides, and co-owners of The Rivet Company (formerly Livin' the Dream) based in Northern Alberta, Canada. With over 30 years of outfitting experience, they specialize in trophy Canadian black bear, whitetail deer, and wolf hunts. Follow John: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrivet/ Follow Jenn: https://www.instagram.com/jennrivet_/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Measuring Bear & Taxidermy Work 00:03:42 – Presentation & a Montana Knife Company Surprise 00:11:00 – Rivet’s Bear Hunt Giveaway & Bear Camp 00:13:12 – Hate Against Bear Hunting 00:17:11 – Tactacam & Hunting with Trail Cameras 00:26:09 – Colored Bear, Giants, and Smart Old Bear 00:29:25 – Cam’s 2026 Spring Bear Hunt 00:34:48 – Bear Management, Conservation, & Sex Differences 00:42:00 – The Quality and Taste of Bear Meat 00:44:46 – Hard Work & Shout Out to Kawasaki’s Quality 00:51:02 – What Screws Up Bear Hunts 00:55:39&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Cameron Hanes

Guests: John Rivet, Jenn Rivet

Topics covered

• bear hunting
• big-game outfitters
• wildlife conservation
• hunting techniques
• outfitting experience

Keywords

• bear hunting
• trophy hunts
• wildlife management
• hunting gear
• outfitting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Rivet Company

Places: Northern Alberta, Canada

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