Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters is a pretty good bear guide. Good enough that he is booked through 2030. So he’s a great guy to check in with this time of year. With the bear opener Sunday, Tim is in to discuss the prospect for this year’s hunters, bear numbers in Paul Bunyan Country, how to go through the licensing process, whether or not bear meat is any good and we talk a little eelpout too, since he’s also an eelpout guide.

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