A Grizzly Bear Hunt To Remember w/ Kurt Belding

About this episode

Kurt Belding shares his experiences and challenges from a recent grizzly bear hunt in Alaska.

In this episode I chat with Kurt Belding, who shares his journey into hunting and his recent grizzly bear hunt in Alaska. From 13 hours days spent behind the glass, to getting charged and eventually having a grizzly walk by camp, this is a story you don’t want to miss! We also discuss the challenges of hunting, perceptions of success in the hunting community, and the thrill of danger that comes with hunting large predators.

People in this episode

Guest: Kurt Belding

Topics covered

• hunting
• grizzly bear
• Alaska
• outdoor adventure
• wildlife
• danger
• success

Keywords

• grizzly bear hunt
• hunting challenges
• Alaska
• wildlife adventure
• hunting community
• danger in hunting
• success in hunting

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alaska, hunting community

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