Tim's First Bear Hunt in Canada Took a Wild Turn! | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 429
Join hosts Matt and Tim on this episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, powered by DeerCast and First Phorm Energy, as Tim recounts his first-ever bear hunt deep in the Canadian wilderness. From losing his bow at customs to going off-grid at a remote fishing lodge, Tim shares the full story of his wild adventure chasing black bears with a bow. The guys talk about baiting strategies, bear behavior, the tense shot moment, and what it was like to face an apex predator just 23 yards away. They also dive into the unexpected challenges of traveling with meat and bear parts, what it takes to butcher and render bear fat, and why the infamous “bear bone” became the biggest mystery of the trip. You’ll laugh, cringe, and learn a ton in this raw, real episode about hunting in one of the most unforgiving environments on the continent.
Topics Covered: Tim’s journey into Ontario for his first-ever black bear hunt
What it’s like going fully off-grid in remote Canada
How bear baiting and trail cam strategies differ from whitetail tactics
Spot-and-stalk hunting challenges in thick timber
The adrenaline rush of a 23-yard shot on an apex predator
Butchering and rendering bear fat for meat and gear use
The awkward airport drama with transporting meat and gear
The unexpected disappearance of the infamous bear baculum
Reflections on death moans, predator behavior, and ethical kills
Funny camp moments involving Starburst, jawbreakers, and loons
Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome and Canadian energy drink tangent
2:13 - Tim’s kid’s first concert... Ludacris
3:56 - Travel to remote Ontario for a bear hunt
7:21 - Bow case lost at customs and airport chaos
10:12 - Bear hunting logistics and bait site setup
14:20 - First up-close bear encounter and camera strategy
17:10 - Spot-and-stalk attempt and stand success
19:15 - The arrow shot and intense aftermath
21:40 - Ethical hunting discussion and bear death moans
26:00 - Butchering, bear fat rendering, and field dressing
30:10 - Airport drama and the disappearing bear bone
34:00 - Life in the Northwoods: mosquitoes, loons, and Timberwolves
38:23 - Wrap-up and behind-the-scenes filming stories
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