Montana Black Bear Hunting with Clay Newcomb | S1E01 | On the Hunt

[@michaelyeomans8992]

Clay is quickly becoming my favorite meateater personality.

[@lukedabbsmusic]

Agreed. He's such a nice, wholesome, sincere, hardworking person, and it's a pleasure to watch him hunt and share his passion. : ) And Bear Grease is awesome!!

[@wesmckinney4915]

His podcasr is one of my favorites!

[@kylerlee2582]

Watch bear horizon it's his show from bear hunting magazine clays show before this. I learned alot about bears and hunting in general from that show

[@ecv03]

@@kylerlee2582 thank you. I'll have to check it out.

[@chrisatch22]

100% agree

[@singJJBplay]

The shot, the tracking, the animal unfound, and the reaction afterward could easily have been left out of the episode and we would have been none the wiser. The honesty of the gut-punch that is losing wounded quarry is a very important part of hunting, and I really appreciate the time being devoted to it.

[@joshcc1974]

@Jim Fields I disagree, that is NOT hunting. Don't take the shot unless you know it will do the job. He was more concerned about it getting in the trees than making an ethical kill, Bad choice.

[@CJWalsh-ht9kw]

@@joshcc1974 imo he made the very best shot he could in the circumstances he was in. they both thought it was a good shot and they did try tracking

[@collinweems7111]

@@joshcc1974 You would be the first person I’ve ever heard of that has not made a single bad shot on an animal. It happens to everyone and is an unfortunate reality of hunting. Give it a rest big guy.

[@Eric-dr5bj]

@@joshcc1974 I think he got a little aggressive due to it being his first bear as many new hunters do. It is very hard to wait for the perfect shot that may never present itself. Janis has too much experience to be making these rookie mistakes.

[@siegehammer63]

@@joshcc1974 that is 100% hunting. I have missed shots I felt confident in, and completed shots that I had no business making. No situation conforms to your expectations, and no situation is faithful to statistics. You will miss. You will cripple. You will fuck up. That is real hunting, not some Instagram story bullshit.

[@DeathMachineDare]

clay rushing and forgetting to remove his bino lens covers had me Rolling 😭😂

[@sombrerosaur]

Love the clay newcomb content. I’d love to see another episode with the father son dynamic too, that would be a great learning experience for them and for us

[@paulgreco2188]

Thank you for doing this episode. My 12 year old son had this very experience this spring. This is a very real part of hunting and we just watched the episode. This helped show us that this happens even to the best.

[@MrEdukator1]

Clay Newcomb is my favorite hillbilly. Dig the Bear Grease podcast and when hes in a hunt. we arkies are proud of him

[@C-24-Brandan]

Clay is an awesome addition to the Team!

[@claytonc8101]

that timing of Clay telling the story about him seeing a bear the first 30 minutes and boom theres a bear. Loving the Clay content!

[@N2theBlue1]

I am a big fan of Janis’s philosophical outlook toward hunting. He and Cal are my favorite members of the crew.

[@devinpenfold2274]

What an amazing production by meateater yet again. Absolutely fantastic content always. Really appreciate it. The waiting for new episodes and series leaves something to be desired. Always worth the wait though.

[@mrsockeye]

I always enjoy Clay. Clay and Janis make a nice team. Thanks for showing the wounded bear. It's the truth about hunting.

[@stephenkeefer3436]

I go home most hunts empty handed , only because if I’m not dead certain of a sure kill, I won’t shoot. After 65+ years of hunting, it’s not about taking game anymore. Been there done that. Just being able to get out there is reward enough. The world is full of wonder if you slow down to look.

[@SasquatchBunyan]

I know it’s hunting, but I always struggle with a shot animal unfound. I always feel like I should track for days. That’s tough, man. I feel ya.

[@DUKEisALIVE]

Here in Germany its mandatory to have a dog on standby while hunting, for exactly that reason!

[@TheHYENA87]

@@DUKEisALIVE Where I am in Canada you can't use dogs for anything, not allowed, which is a shame. Government here would rather have you lose your kill then let you use dogs to help you find your harvest.

[@janishunts]

A year later, it still burns.

[@aparson2967]

Yup. That is likey a dead animal for not.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

@@TheHYENA87 I'm in BC. I'm pretty sure people use hunting dogs here for some game. Do you just mean big game?

[@Atlas531]

Ugh. The unrecovered bear hits in the feels. In the moment, I may have taken the same shot, but I would have loved to see Janis wait for a broadside or quartering away shot. The hit looks uncannily similar to Newberg's wounded and lost bear in AK. Thanks for sharing even though the outcome was unfortunate.

[@Hammsolo77]

Poor shot selection, increases the possibility of failure. Hunting is all about probability. I appreciate the struggle they faced emotionally. I’ve faced the same. Live and learn.

[@ericwalsh7418]

Great video, Good chemistry between Clay and Janis. I felt for Janis in not getting that bear. Nothing is guaranteed.

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

I’m shocked Janis has never killed a black bear😨 I would have never guessed that. I love bear, so beautiful and so delicious!!

[@JonahGhost]

One thing I love about MeatEater episodes is that the shots are always so clean. Perfect placement 9 out ten shots.

[@just_survi-van]

More bear and more Janis!! Thank you for everything you put out ❤️

[@chronicawareness9986]

clay is my favorite.. his podcast is great.. im not even a hunter.. never hunted my life.. im a fisherman though.. but his podcast is awesome..

[@boxy8438]

Wow, almost identical to my first bear hunt last year. Tagged it in the shoulder, quartered the same, watched it roll down the mountain. We all got excited. Then watched it get up and run off into the woods holding its leg too. Found 2 spots of bright blood but nothing just the same. It still keeps me up at night at times.

[@kennyv.7247]

2 of my favorites on ME, Clay & Jany. My respect for Janis as a hunter grew immensely when he opted to take time to process wounding that bear. I shows the reverence he has for the wildlife that he hunts. I feel like I'm a very similar hunter in that regard. Well done Janis.

[@mikefrost1312]

That's how MOST Hunter's are.. I don't go out hunting just to murder animals lol. And it doesn't feel good when you know you've hit & injured an animal but didn't kill it.. the animals now likely to either starve from not being able to hunt or, it won't be able to protect itself from other predators.. it happens allot with bear though.. they're just so massive , thick skinned and survive some crazy shots !

[@eddiehoff5278]

I click on any meat eater notification as soon as possible. I was really stoked when I found out it was Janus and Clay.

[@nicholaseedy3244]

Man, this is how you build brand. This is 10/10 content and worthy of it's own.

[@daviddin8863]

It's cool Jani got his on own show. I thought he really should have one after the fur hat tour. I really love the meat eater episode with Jani, Janis, and Steve.

[@rsa9082]

It hard to give up on an animal you drew blood on. If it hasn’t happened to you yet you haven’t been hunting long enough. I’ve only hunted whitetail it took 12 years before I didn’t retrieve one. In my mind and in my heart I know that deer didn’t go to waste. All the forest consumed it. I put it out of my mind with this, the one that got away. We’ve all had that monster fish throw the hook just beside the boat 😖. Great show you guys. Thanks for keeping it real and showing what happens to all of us.

[@Atheos119]

One of the better Meateater hunts on youtube. Loved it. Phenomenal watch.

[@seanlackey7660]

Always glad to see more of your crew’s content. As much of a kick in the pants as it is, I appreciate the fact that the camera continues to roll when things go south. It is an aspect of hunting rarely portrayed. As suggested by another user, I second a Papa Janis episode. Looking forward to what’s next!

[@Crazy4BirdDogs]

91k views in two day. The people want more mule hunts💯💯💯

[@rashjordan]

Lol, Clay with the caps on his binos. That guy is such a character, in all the best ways!

[@jonmcconnell8741]

I always enjoy watching Clay's bear hunts. I felt bad for Janis and the bear. Not the way I would want my first black bear hunt to go. Looking forward to watching more of Clay's Hunts. Just hunting with him would be an honor. Go with God.

[@thisguy5542]

Absolutely love the content you guys are bringing out. This was such a great episode!!

[@Joecool85]

Fantastic. I look forward to a bear hunt in the future... for now I will just watch these during my lunch break working 3rd shift. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@masstrapper7645]

If clay is on meat eater you can be sure I’ll be watching. I enjoy his attitude and bears are awesome. Fantastic 👍👍

[@thatoneguy2220]

I love the meat eater content I honestly can’t get enough and as a Michigander myself it makes me so happy that Steve and Janis represent Michigan!!! Keep it up and whenever ya wanna come hunt with me come on over!!

[@ryan111987]

Janis is from Wisconsin… Midwest represent

[@matzrott92]

I feel like this episode was made just to shut Steve's brother up about how hunting shows don't show what happens when you mess up

[@jaadmaan8156]

Taht was a rough podcast lol, I didn’t realize it was Steve’s brother and had to check who it was haha

[@N2theBlue1]

That duck hunting series they did was essentially a whole series about that!

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

I’ve got to get to bed but man your stuff is so fun to watch

[@wild_man2138]

Definitely need more Newcomb content. Whoooahh.

[@BlairStOnge]

This is why I prefer larger caliber cartridges pushing heavier bullets. That bullet likely deflected off the shoulder blade and penetrated backwards instead of maintaining its trajectory down through the vitals. Medium bore cartridges leave little to chance.

[@SilkyJohnston24]

I love me some clay newcomb content I can’t wait for clay to spot a black panther in Arkansas that’ll be a historic day

[@gregggibson3109]

I gotta tell ‘ya, as I watch this again, that this video was a real eye opener (pun intended) for me! I have passed this on to my Security Team, as well, to improve they’re speed and accuracy on target. Great tip from a less than Humble Marksman! I’ll take it!!

[@bardockjr8582]

Clay newcomb is such a great name for a hunter

[@tomschumacher5434]

My wife makes the best dang bear fat biscuits for biscuits and gravy I could eat it every meal. Makes a huge difference 👌🏼 just picked my rug up today from last years hunt and love the memories it holds.

[@FreakzDontSleep]

Clay Newcomb lives that good life

[@Sundog0811]

That is exactly what i want to be doing right now. Come on cool weather and hunting season. Wont be the same without my old buddy this year tho. Might not even go now. Mans best friend and hunting partner.

[@lewismooney3941]

I love Clay and Jani!

[@hollywood3882]

Thnks for sharing. This same exact thing happened to me this past weekend. Shot a huge jet black. But never found him. First time Thts ever happen to me.

[@PerfectoM]

I just want a fat bear haha! Awesome. This just looks like a great time and good reason to be outside. Good video guys thank you for posting. It is always good motivation for me to get out there and get after it myself. Your always learning and you should make the most of your mistakes. I feel like mistakes teach us more about ourselves than our success. Ever since after I got out of the military hunting has been my way to help with my PTSD, depression and anxiety. But hunting in general reliefs a lot of these things. Thank you guys for the motivation. 😁

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Clay has fast become one of my favorite people!! And if course Mr Janis🙏🤘🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. This just solidifies that I NEED to, HAVE TO , MUST buy a house in the country. I live on coastal Florida right now, great fishing, fantastic fishing but people people and more people!! I need space!!!! I'm commenting before even watching this video, so here we go!!! Love me some Meateater 🙏💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yeahitsme1401]

5:15 for a nice quick laugh 😂

[@danielpereira8584]

That's exactly what I've always been thoughts, aim center horizontally and vertically, then 3 inches towards the front.

[@brianbradley7282]

Another great show PLEASE BRING BACK THE BENT PODCAST 🙏

[@tomacord8829]

Steve's not going to let you live that one down

[@brianjohnson8918]

5:21 Clay shows off his unparalleled glassing skills. "Dang, I don't see anything!"

[@colebarbour2424]

I laughed pretty good. Done it too many times

[@siegehammer63]

This makes me want to prioritize spring bear next year, I need to find some bait spots and some stalk spots.

[@jham2015]

Love the show Janis! Great perspective!

[@samuelmoore5160]

I successfully stalked within 20 yards of a bear this spring, and, in the moment, i forgot my .308 was sighted in at 200 yds and skipped a round right over the bear's shoulders. The bear flinched and ran straight down a steep ravine towards a creek. My nephews and I searched for 15 hrs over the next 3 days, including 5 hrs with a blood trailing dog. I never found that bear. I understand how you feel Jani. I was lucky and got to see that same bear, with his new haircut courtesy of yours truly, walking the same ridge that I stalked in on. The relief I felt was immense, as the weight of guilt slipped from my shoulders. I hope to see you in the NW Montana bear woods at some point. Perhaps we could both find redemption together.

[@donsather741]

Great video gentlemen. Super excited for my first spring bear hunt this year. My son's and me set up a bait just outside our town. Looking so forward to it.

[@ajm.5160]

Get Emmmm Clayyy & Janiii Boiii!!!!

[@JL-xn3zy]

Clay is the man!

[@ThePjpulvermacher]

great video, definitely needs my clay hunt videos

[@chuckokelley2448]

Ozark Mountians black bear is my favorite meat of my 65 years of life

[@josheagle4737]

Awesome Video Guys!!! I’m heading out next week to pursuer my first ever black bear I was lucky enough to draw in my home state.

[@jesse360j2]

Clay with the bino draw and the cups are still on 😂

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Doing it the way you want to and where you want to is what its all about ....... the process in the way you do it is what makes it worth while

[@stuffnsuch631]

Bear was hit in the foot or forearm. Always taught to never celebrate til the heart is in your hand. I've shot a black bear right through the heart , not a drop of blood, found it 4 days later from the birds 150 yards away. Bears are both super tough and super easy to kill, sorta bizarre.

[@D_Boone]

You didn’t find it 150 yards away??? I would grid or circle search at least that far if not more on a good hit. Why didn’t you find it?

[@stuffnsuch631]

@@D_Boone 300 yards, felt like a miss had no blood to confirm went into thick swamp. Was taken out for a farmer there are piles of bears here that cause piles of damage to crops and are viewed as a good riddance.

[@joeswilkins1]

Wow. That bear was carrying a shattered front shoulder. Not continuing to look for it was a mistake.

[@D_Boone]

I thought so as well. By the look of that shot the bear is dead, and I would put money on it not being far. Although we see the edited show. They may have looked for many hours.

[@Smitty_76]

I thought just the opposite. Impact looked far back, not forward. Clay does't seem the type to give up easy.

[@johnhastings353]

Agree. Also,slow down the footage,looked like entrails were hanging out of the bear. I would have looked longer for sure!!

[@crookedbrookoutdoors2758]

Been waiting on this one boys 👍🏻

[@jackiekinner3826]

Clay’s like the poster boy for meateater. Good will hunting people!

[@ZachShock13]

I don’t know anything about mules or bear hunting, but Clay makes me want to find a friend with Mules and take to the hills

[@brianmaes133]

would love to know what caliber/grain you guys use each episode/hunt

[@RadDadisRad]

Being a hunter is something special.

[@rckluver]

Loved this video - Clay and Janis are my two favorites on Meateater however I was really disappointed to see they didn’t share a tent and cuddle to keep warm. Besides that, keep it up boys!

[@505fastlife6]

Sounds like your the real meat eater here.

[@rckluver]

@@505fastlife6 😎

[@kenp133]

Sad for you, what a gut punch. Good lesson for us all though. Thanks for showing the reality of the hunt.

[@Airsoftbonnybridge]

Love this duo

[@macshatchetman13]

I noticed that both Clay and Janis have an add-on to their binocular case that allows for a revolver to be chest carried as well. Is this a Vortex accessory? Did they just do a little basic home modification? I'd like to adapt this and take some strain off of my belt.

[@Vinson9119]

Love it guys keep it up!

[@jaredknapp8886]

Honest question - I know I'm late but what about drones and hand held flir? Covering land with glass can be done with electronics and heat signatures don't lie.

[@joeyricefried9621]

MORE CLAY!!

[@samuelorozco255]

I miss seeing Janis! I haven’t seen much lately.

[@usernamehere6061]

Props to the camera guy that had to walk and keep up with a mule

[@Richard-wz9uh]

Janis, what cartridge and bullet was used? That sure looked like good shot placement at that angle. My only thought is that the bullet broke up in the shoulder before it entered the vitals.

[@danielwarzecha2007]

Brilliant! Love the content! True, honest, to the point Real Life... Just awesome content and awesome people...p.s. Clay, they should pay you more

[@The_Preacher_LLC]

How did I not hear about any of this? Ya'll need to get your social media sharper!!!! The Eagle and Clay? I'm in.

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Meateater crew absolutely killing it! So much to watch and keep up with!

[@jamesmooney5348]

Killing it? No, more like wounding it.

[@amarotovar7256]

Great episode love the info on shot placement u guys make a great team, like personalities make for good content, not a fan of grown men when they get goofy and giddy

[@nicktowe2558]

Clay is the best of Meateater including Steve!

[@SouthDetroitFishing]

I'd watch mule training videos. Great work!

[@natepastian5900]

Steve! In this video you are within 1000 yards of the world record larch tree! I recognize the trailhead and background. If you want I’ll take you to it!

[@natepastian5900]

You’re parked on fish creek west of Missoula in this video.

[@trevorlarson4346]

That is the biggest tree I’ve seen cut with a saw that small

[@lessiewood5812]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@rickganio8437]

I heard mule skinner and immensity thought mule skinner no. 8 (mule skinner blues) by Jimmie Rodgers

[@jasonhaff9757]

Jani is underated.

[@thomasanderson1783]

Clay, In Indiana we call that a Cadillac mule. Would love to hear you talk on the bear grease render or meat eater about Some of us that love our flashy mules that don’t quite respect the flashy name. Love the content!

[@bearhuntingmagazine]

Love it.

[@trimmin420]

What caliber were you using? And what ammo?

[@macsmith2092]

That sucks guys. Keep your heads up. Armchair quarterbacks will always second guess your desicions. Thanks for sharing an honest hunt.

[@carlgressel574]

Man I'm supposed to be going to bed and I just saw this

[@alexanderrucker1507]

What vortex optics are you guys using on this hunt?

[@lordforquad6923]

25 minute toilet break at work when i gott this notification 🙃

[@abasin08]

Great episode!