John and Jenn Rivet are back again to talk about bear hunting. The Rivet’s renowned big-game outfitters, wilderness guides, and co-owners of The Rivet Company (formerly Livin' the Dream) based in Northern Alberta, Canada. With over 30 years of outfitting experience, they specialize in trophy Canadian black bear, whitetail deer, and wolf hunts.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Measuring Bear & Taxidermy Work
00:03:42 – Presentation & a Montana Knife Company Surprise
00:11:00 – Rivet’s Bear Hunt Giveaway & Bear Camp
00:13:12 – Hate Against Bear Hunting
00:17:11 – Tactacam & Hunting with Trail Cameras
00:24:25 – Colored Bear, Giants, and Smart Old Bear
00:27:42 – Cam’s 2026 Spring Bear Hunt
00:34:33 – Bear Management, Conservation, & Sex Differences
00:41:45 – The Quality and Taste of Bear Meat
00:44:30 – Hard Work & Shout Out to Kawasaki’s Quality
00:48:45 – What Screws Up Bear Hunts
00:53:21 – John’s Chainsaw Accident
00:58:47 – The Promise Land: Deep Country Bear & Returning Hunters
01:08:58 – Leaning on God & Wounded Bear
01:16:24 – The Impact of Strong Women Leaders
01:21:25 – Cam’s Spring 2026 Bear
01:28:26 – Rivet’s Bear Hunt & Bentley Giveaway
01:30:45 – Exceeding Childhood Dreams
01:34:56 – John’s First Hunt
01:38:06 – Bear Bait: Beavers and Carp
01:40:59 – Bear Color Variations and Grizzlies
01:44:09 – Measuring Bear Capes & Skulls
01:48:59 – Taxidermy, Bear Meat, and Traveling After the Hunt
01:53:04 – Broadheads and Final Thoughts
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