Core Four - The Bear Hunt | BRCC

Mat Best, Evan Hafer, and Logan Stark recount the tale of their Alaskan bear hunt with Jarred Taylor. From preparation to pack out, with plenty of coffee in between, they describe their epic trip in detail. The long-awaited tale of this adventure of a lifetime does not disappoint.
0:01 - Intro
2:05 - Planning for the hunt
6:18 - Business before pleasure
8:21 - I can land this plane
13:34 - Lakebed campsite
18:46 - Mentally prepping for the trip
23:06 - Hunting loadouts
33:19 - Bear’s speed and sense of smell
38:06 - Alaskan tundra
46:10 - Conservation and balance
51:25 - Commercial
52:04 - Fishing and hunting dollars
55:38 - First bear sighting
57:48 - Giant bear sighting
1:03:05 - Moving in on a big bear
1:07:21 - Evan’s bear
1:11:02 - Mat’s bear
1:16:02 - Packing out 2 bears at once
1:24:33 - Stalking a big bear but no shot
1:31:58 - Logie’s bear
1:39:14 - Outro
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[@mhsbosco]

when they're together in person the podcast seems so much better than when they're on a zoom call or whatever. keep it up guys, good stuff

[@Apothacary102]

My ONLY complaint was Logan's mic cutting off periodically.

[@MickDeezNutz73]

I truly appreciate the energy “The Core 4” brings to these PODCASTS. I work in “Corporate America” and miss the excitement of being in the Army. We went to Devils Tower from Florida and stopped in the BRCC store in Clarksville on the way there and back. Awesome store! We need one in Tampa!

[@ericfoster5453]

Awesome job. Even my Wife, who is a Vegetarian appreciated the chat about conservation. Mad respect!

[@eddiep.7559]

The Bear Hunt!!! Yes! Love these core Four episodes.... I’m actually surprised it didn’t open with a BRCC commercial of Mat on the bear rug with nothing but a smile and a mug full of coffee. Maybe a couple of AR’s 😂

[@solshyy]

incredible 9 episodes. amazing to watch cant imagine what that experience felt like.

[@tomschumacher5434]

My favorite podcast! I love hunting stories and this was nothing short of an awesome hunting story. I thought from the beginning you guys payed some random guide and you guys went to Alaska and had a nice camping trip, but man was I wrong! The suspense and anticipation was there lol the episode with Cole on was good and glad this one finally came out. Congratulations ☕️🇺🇸

[@AKsusan907]

You guys …yes, we Alaskans are waiting patiently to hear your expieremce🌟💯❤️‍🔥

[@Jistarii]

Awesome story guys. Sounds like a once in a lifetime experience. Super jealous. I really like that picture of Evan with the Bear showing his respect to the life he took.

[@jamesgranderson2890]

Evan for president. Pulleeze!!!

[@joshuaspicer8454]

Great to hear about your hunt, great bears and loved the descriptions, felt like we were there!!

[@Michellee970]

That was an awesome story. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@danielmeldazis5399]

An amazing story and it was worth the wait!

[@DarkCloud_74]

This story was well worth the wait! Congratulations on the successful hunt!

[@trumanmiller94]

I've been waiting for this moment... FOR ALL MY LIFE!!!!! BOOM 💥 boom boom boom boom!!!

[@Oregon-airguns]

Finally!! Awesome show, and worth the wait! 🍻

[@dansherman7486]

Thank you for this missed these! Totally agree on the conservation aspect!

[@johnjdunbar8031]

Git R Done! Well worth the anticipation, thanks boys.

[@AKsusan907]

Thank you for doing such a good job of not only sharing your hunt, but explaining Alaska: logistics, conservation, economy, culture, terrain, smells, weather, mobility, Cubs & tundra tires. Excellent guide. Worth his weight in gold. 40 years here…love AK stories. Stories are important.

[@taylorfajita8260]

Loving this podcast so far!!