In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, we welcome the new year as host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, as well as traditional bow hunter and self-bow builder, Caleb Flies. The room is lined with bows, and there's lots of discussion on the origin of the term "self-bow" and different build qualities of them. The crew also discusses their highs and lows from 2024. --------------- If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Listen to the Bear Grease Podcast here: https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bear-grease #beargrease #meateater #fueledbynature ------------- Follow Clay Newcomb on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clay_newcomb/?hl=en Shop Bear Grease Merch: https://store.themeateater.com/search?q=bear+grease&search-button=&lang=en_US Shop First Lite's hunting apparel: https://www.firstlite.com/ Shop FHF Gear: https://www.fhfgear.com/ Chapters: 00:00 New Year, New Beginnings 02:55 The Art of Traditional Archery 06:12 Hunting Stories and Experiences 09:00 Reflections on Hunting Seasons 11:51 Craftsmanship in Bow Making 14:52 Bear Hunting Adventures 18:09 Personal Reflections and Goals 21:00 Failures and Lessons Learned 23:56 The Importance of Persistence 26:47 Thematic Reflections on Outlaws 30:09 Family and Outdoor Adventures 33:02 Looking Ahead to 2025 42:41 Hunting Adventures and Missed Opportunities 46:21 Reflections on Podcast Episodes 48:17 The Bond Between Hunters and Their Dogs 51:42 Lessons from Warner Glenn's Story 56:33 The Impact of Historical Hunting Stories 01:01:07 The Toughness of Past Generations 01:03:03 Mr. Britt's Life Lessons 01:08:24 The Power of Storytelling in Hunting Culture 01:12:50 Donnie Baker's Vulnerability and Honesty 01:19:01 Looking Ahead: Future Stories and Adventures