Ep. 770: The Cornell Bear Skinner Speaks Out

The MeatEater Podcast

MeatEater

Sports, Wilderness

4.9 • 37.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Steven Rinella talks with Cornell University student Aaron Chin.

Topics discussed: Skinning and butchering a black bear in the communal kitchen of your college residential hall; putting in the work to scout smart; when your first big game animal is a black bear on public land in New York State; lots of consideration and a careful clean up job; getting support from the Cornell University community; good 'ole American elbow grease; and more.

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