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Bear Grease

Ep. 380: This Country Life - A Valuable Lesson that Only Cost a Buck

Bear Grease

MeatEater

Wilderness, Sports

4.87.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

It's said that the best things in life are free, but the best lessons learned come at a cost. Brent's story this week is a testament to that, putting gains and losses into perspective. This particular lesson cost Brent a buck, but you can learn it with just a bit of your time. Settle in, and listen up! It's a wise investment on this week's episode of This Country Life podcast.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Real hunts rarely go as planned. That's where First Light's Navigator hoodie earns its place.

0:06.0

Our crews have run it from September climbs to cold front sits. It manages temp, stays quiet

0:12.1

in close encounters, and wicks moisture on the uphill push. One layer that adapts without hesitation,

0:18.9

no matter of the pursuit. The navigator delivers versatility in any situation.

0:24.0

Shop now at firstlight.com.

0:26.2

That's f-I-R-S-T-L-I-T-E.com.

0:30.1

This is one of my favorite hoodies of all time.

0:39.6

Welcome to this country life.

0:41.5

I'm your host, Brent Reeves.

0:45.3

From coon hunting to trotlining and just general country living,

0:49.5

I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences and life lessons.

1:01.6

This country life is presented by Case Knives from the Storemore Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcasts that Airways have to offer.

1:05.6

All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate.

1:07.4

I've got some stories to share.

1:15.1

A valuable lesson that only cost a buck.

1:21.2

Lessons can be learned in every situation if you're paying attention.

1:29.9

Today's episode is one of those, and it revolves around the annual pursuit of white-tailed deer. More folks chase deer than any other creature in the woods, and I've seen some sketchy stuff go on when a person's judgment

1:35.7

gets clouded by these magnificent critters. The teacher and the student were separated by only a

1:43.1

handful of years.

1:44.9

But in that span, a person can become wise far beyond a measured amount of time.

1:51.5

We've got a lot to talk about.

1:53.8

So let's get to it.

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