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Bear Grease

Ep. 364: Ishi - The Last Stone Age Man

Bear Grease

MeatEater

Wilderness, Sports

4.87.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 September 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

On August 29, 1911, the last survivor of the Yahi people wandered into Oroville, California, naked, starving, and carrying with him a history and language unknown to the outside world. This is the story of Ishi, a man who endured the extermination of his tribe and went on to leave a lasting mark on modern bow hunting and linguistics. Host Clay Newcomb guides the narrative, joined by traditional archery historian Gene Hopkins, to explore Ishi’s extraordinary life and legacy.

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