Ep. 635: Working on Grizzly Bears

December 09, 2024

Description

Steven Rinella talks with Dusty Lasseter, Cory Calkins, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Catching 67 grizzlies in barrel traps; figuring out where to put...
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Books Referenced

Journal of a Trapper

Author: Osborne Russell

Context:

The discussion references Osborne Russell's historical writings about wolverines (carkajew) and bighorn sheep in the Mountain Man era. Russell is mentioned as a historical documenter whose journals described wildlife as 'common' in the 1800s. Steve mentions they're working on a project about Mountain Men and references Russell's descriptions of bighorn sheep populations and encounters with 'sheep specialists.' The context clearly indicates they're discussing Russell's written historical accounts/journals, likely his famous 'Journal of a Trapper,' though the specific title is not mentioned.