Bears and Brews

Hang out with Pam and Salome for a DAM fun Microbruin about the decommissioning of dams along the Klamath and Snake Rivers, and the benefits to fish and ecosystems! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed: Video from American Rivers: https://youtu.be/e5lcP_9ateE Sources Cited: Biden, Joseph. “Memorandum on Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead...

Part 3 of our mini-series on wolves outlines the reintroduction of the gray wolf to Yellowstone in 1995 and 1996. Hang out with us this weekend and join the madness! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: “Service Announces Gray Wolf Finding and National Recovery Plan: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.” FWS.Gov, 2 Feb. 2024, www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-0...

It's Microbruin Monday! Pam may or may not be a bit buzzed for this episode, we can neither confirm nor deny. Either way, hang out with us while we talk about a special population of Whitetail Deer in upstate New York, the Seneca White Deer! http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: “Deer Haven Park - Official Site of the Seneca White Deer Tours.” Deer Haven Park - Official Site of the...

Join us for another one of the eight bear species of the world: the giant panda! Find out why we can alllll relate to this iconic species, and guess how many times Charlotte can annoy Pam by bringing up Neanderthals! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: Ashworth, James. “Giant Pandas’ Supercharged Gut Takes Advantage of Changing Seasons.” Natural History...

Another Grizz Quiz, but this time Salome and Charlotte try to identify grizzly vs black bears with a handful of photos! Go to our Instagram or Facebook for the photos and play along as we go! http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast www.facebook.com/bearsandbrewspodcast www.instagram.com/bearsandbrewspodcast https://henrysforkwildlifealliance.org/ https://islandparkbears.org/ Unlicensed photos used w...

Join us for part two of our wolf mini-series! In this episode we share some wolf news out of California, discuss the social dynamics of wolves, and talk enough about the Twilight werewolves that you may think we’re fans (even though we are NOT.)  Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed: Yellowstone Wolf Pack Info Sources Cited: “How Do Wolves Commun...

Tune in for updates about bobcats and lynx! We explain a new management plan for lynx and talk about how bobcats and other wild cats can help reduce Chronic Wasting Disease! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: Draft Recovery Plan for Lynx Bobcat Management Plan in New York State Sources Cited: “Canada Lynx Draft Recovery Plan Available for Pu...

It’s finally here, part 1 of our who-knows-how-many-episode series about WOLVES! Hang out with us while we chat about some wolf basics before we delve into the polarizing facts and myths about this canid in future episodes. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed: Wolves of Mt. McKinley, Adolph Murie Decade of the Wolf, Doug Smith and Gary Ferguson Isle...

Come along for an elk ride (not literally of course), while we attempt to stay on track while talking about these amazing ungulates!   Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: “Brucellosis in Wyoming Wildlife.” Wyoming Game and Fish Department, 2024, wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-in-Wyoming/More-Wildlife/Wildlife-Disease/Brucellosis#:~:text=Brucellosis%20is%20a%...

Join us for the most unhinged and chaotic bear quiz you’ve ever heard!   Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: Spencer, Janet. Yellowstone Trivia Including Crossword Puzzles, Quote Quests, Word Games & More . Riverbend Pub., 2006.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey look everyone, it’s finally the second part of our bison coverage! We're back on track for the new year, so join us and a special guest to discuss The Great Slaughter of bison, conservation efforts, where we go from here, and a tragic yet unavoidable situation Pam witnessed in 2022. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: Bryant, Charles, and Josh Clark....

We’re baaaaack! Hang out with us to discuss the recent wolf release in Colorado! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed: CPW Wolf Resource Guide: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Wolves/Wolf_Hands-on_Resource_Guide_Depredation_Prevention.pdf How Wolves Change Rivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W88Sact1kws Sources Cited: Beschta, Bob, and William R...

Hang out with us on this Microbruin to hear some good news for wolverines and find out if other animals see polar bears as white! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: Oppermann, Daniela, et al. “Rod-cone based color vision in seals under photopic conditions.” Vision Research, vol. 125, 2016, pp. 30–40, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2016.04.009. Purves...

On this episode we welcome back Charlotte and talk bison basics. This is part 1 of 2 of our American Bison series. Give it a listen and share with your friends! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Sources Cited: Coffey, Rebecca. “Bison versus Mammoths: New Culprit in the Disappearance of North America’s Giants.” Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2011. Dekel, Yaron, et...

In today’s episode we share some wildlife wins and go over what to do if you come face to face with a bear. Share with your friends and rate, review, subscribe! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: https://www.bearsmart.com/play/bear-encounters/ https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm Sources Cited: Eggert, Amanda. “BLM Bans Cyanide Bomb...

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for: bear attacks! Hang out with us while we dig into some statistics and tell some sobering stories about what can happen when things go wrong. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: https://www.bearsmart.com/play/bear-encounters/ https://www.heybear.com/pages/bear-education https://www.wolfenoot.com/ So...

This Microbruin isn't so micro, but we threw our standards out the window a long time ago. Learn more about the terminology we use on the show, and listen to Salome try to guess the definitions! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us today for all things sea otter! Learn about their adorable social habits, why they’re such a valuable member of the ecosystem, and why their fur coats have pockets!   Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: https://awesomeocean.com/top-stories/12-ways-can-help-sea-otters/ https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/mammals/sea_otter/...

Give this Microbruin a listen for some best practices for how to stay safe while recreating in bear country! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Links We Discussed: https://bearwise.org/bear-safety-tips/bear-encounter/ https://www.heybear.com/ https://igbconline.org/programs/bear-resistant-products/ https://www.limitlesshike...

Tune in this week for a very special announcement followed by a conversation about the largest land carnivore in the world: the polar bear!   Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/saving-a-conservation-icon-the-polar-bear https://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/polar-bear/ https://polarbearsinternation...

On this week’s Microbruin Pam tells the true story of the infamous cocaine bear! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Sources Cited: Larkin, Coleman. “Meet Our New Mascot: Cocaine Bear.” KY for KY Store , 19 Aug. 2015, kyforky.com/blogs/journal/cocaine-bear. Massie, Graeme. “Cocaine Bear: True Story of Infamous Bear Who Consumed Duffel Bag of Cocaine and Got Hollywood T...

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’re going to want to give this episode about coyotes a listen! In the second part of our coyote series we discuss facts, myths, conflicts, and coexistence. Hang out with us for a candid chat about this clever canine!   Find us on all the things! linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: projectcoyote.org/take-action/promote-coexistence/ https://project...

Join us for an overview of what to take in your hiking pack to ensure your safety! Also, look for new episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays going forward! Links We Discussed: Ten Essentials: https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm Leave No Trace Principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Recommended Gear List: https://www.rei.com/lists/418101064 (We do NOT earn any compensation from REI or a...

Join us for a very passionate part 1 of our discussion on coyotes! In this episode we discuss some coyote basics and just a few of the things that make them so badass. Find us on all the things! linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast   Links We Discussed: https://projectcoyote.org/ https://www.predatordefense.org/coyotes.htm https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/ Sources Cited: Black, Riley. How Extinction...

Hang out with the THREE of us while Pam gives an update on delayed implantation, Charlotte gives a play-by-play of the video today’s discussion is centered around, and Salome isn’t mad about the main topic: she’s just disappointed. Links We Discussed: Video that sparked today’s talk: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwsJ3ixLfb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find us on all t...