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Bear Grease

Ep. 402: Backwoods University - Flying Reindeer

Bear Grease

MeatEater

Sports, Wilderness

4.97.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

In this special Christmas-themed episode, we will be focusing in on the animal that seems to get all press and attention during the holiday season- reindeer. In the high arctic of Norway, reindeer have been around for long, long time, and we're going to learn all about them. The stories and lore, their actual biology and ecology, the indigenous tribes that heard them, and even some Santa Clause talk. It's all part of a bigger story of how reindeer impact our world and lives today.

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0:00.0

The heart of the season is here when comfort zones disappear.

0:04.1

The right layer changes the day.

0:06.2

First Lights Navigator hoodie, wicks sweat, regulates temperature, and keeps pace when the weather turns.

0:12.9

This is, I'm telling you, the best hoodie ever made by the hands of man.

0:16.9

This is the layer you wish you had last time.

0:19.6

Do not head out without it.

0:21.1

Navigate without limits.

0:23.1

No shortcuts, no quit.

0:24.9

Grab the navigator now at firstlight.com.

0:28.5

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

0:48.0

Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places, and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both.

0:51.1

Big shout out to Onex Hunt for their support of this podcast.

0:53.4

I'm your host, Lake Pickle. And today, oh, today, my friends,

0:56.3

is not your run-of-the-mill backwoods U episode. I mean, how could it be? We're just days away

1:01.6

from Christmas. Chances are, if this has found its way to your eyes and eardrums, you're in the

1:07.0

midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. Maybe you're out doing last minute shopping. Maybe

1:11.7

you're out getting ready for a party or for family to come over. Maybe you're on vacation until

1:16.3

New Year's and you're riding out to go hunting, you lucky rascal. Whatever you're up to, I hope this

1:21.5

most wonderful time of year brings you all the joy and happiness that your heart can stand.

1:26.3

And in the nature of being in the

1:27.7

Christmas spirit, I present to you this very special Christmas episode. Now, think for a minute.

1:34.7

If I was to do a podcast focused on wildlife and wild places that was Christmas themed,

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