NORTHERN ALBERTA SPRING BEAR HUNT RECAP

About this episode

Dan and Tyler recap their week hunting black bears in Northern Alberta, discussing the unique aspects of spring bear hunting and their experiences in the backcountry.

Today on the ElkShape Podcast, Dan and Tyler are road-tripping home after an unforgettable week hunting black bears in Northern Alberta with Prairie North Outfitters. The fellas break down all the action from camp — close encounters, blown opportunities, successful stalks, camp life, and what makes spring bear hunting such a unique adventure.They also dive into why bear meat has become one of their favorite wild game proteins, how they prepare it, and why they believe a spring bear hunt is one of the most underrated hunts in North America. From predator-filled country and long glassing sessions to the mental reset that comes from unplugging in wild places, this episode captures the full experience of a week in bear camp.If you’ve ever been curious about bear hunting, Alberta adventures, or simply want to hear two buddies recap a week in the backcountry, this one’s for you. 💢 Discount Codes 💢 INITIAL ASCENT - 5% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE PODIUMARCHER.COM 10% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE https://www.podiumarcher.com/collections/all-products-1 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://glnk.io/p9vpq/21r PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/ CANVAS…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Staton

Guest: Tyler

Topics covered

• bear hunting
• Alberta adventures
• wild game
• camp life
• outdoor experiences
• hunting techniques

Keywords

• bear hunting
• Northern Alberta
• wild game protein
• camp life
• hunting recap
• outdoor adventure
• spring bear hunt

Sponsors

INITIAL ASCENT, PODIUMARCHER.COM, BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR, PEAX EQUIP, CANVAS CUTTER, WILDERNESS ATHLETE, SHEEPFEET, onXhunt ELITE Membership, OLLIN

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prairie North Outfitters

Places: Northern Alberta

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