Thrive Vodcast 25 - Surviving A Grizzly Attack – Spray vs Firearm
Release Date: 07/26/2025
Thrive Vodcast 25 - Surviving A Grizzly Attack – Spray vs Firearm
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Bear Spray “versus” firearm is the question we are going to tackle on today’s Thrive Vodcast. It’s a question of survival. If you spend time in grizzly country, you might only get one chance to get it right. We’re not talking barstool debates or Instagram flexing. We’re talking about what works when the chips are down and a grizzly bear is closing the gap at 30 miles an hour. When it comes to stopping a charging grizzly! Very few folks have done it, but plenty think they can and that they understand how extreme the situation will be! From what I have seen, the truth is that almost...
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Thrive Vodcast 24 - The Elk Locator You've Been Missing
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Do you ever wonder why elk aren't where they're “supposed” to be? Everything looks perfect, but the elk are not there! This is part two of my Live On Location Thrive Vodcast with Cody Rich from the Rich Outdoors. Everyone has opinions, and you have heard them before: go high, go deep, go remote. While those are generally solid suggestions, they only work with the right features and, more importantly, the right conditions! In this Thrive episode, Cody and I continue our Live On Location conversation about high country pursuits and how to break down and...
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Thrive Vodcast 23 - Killer Public Land Elk Nuggets With Cody Rich
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This episode kicks off a brand-new format of the Peax Thrive Vodcast: Thrive Live On Location, and we’re coming to you straight from the Total Archery Challenge in Red Lodge, Montana. Fair warning: this episode hits a little differently. I’m joined by Cody Rich — one of the prolific and sharpest E-Scouting minds in the elk finding game. When we sat down, we swore we would not talk E-scouting… and then we couldn’t help ourselves, and it didn’t take long! This is Part One of a two-part conversation packed with real-world elk hunting insight, hard-earned lessons, and...
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Thrive Vodcast 1 - Plan Better. Hunt Better.
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Welcome to the Peaks THRIVE Vodcast! Join Mark Livesay as he redefines hunting podcasts for Western hunters. This unique show dives deep into essential strategies, tools, and tactics to elevate your hunting game. Expect insights on advanced e-scouting, hunt planning, DIY backcountry meals, gear reviews, and tech training—all tailored for success in the field. Each episode features two formats: in-studio discussions on Western news and hands-on demonstrations, plus real-time field recordings during hunts, sharing what works and what doesn’t. With segments dedicated to pressing Western...
info_outlineBear Spray “versus” firearm is the question we are going to tackle on today’s Thrive Vodcast.
It’s a question of survival. If you spend time in grizzly country, you might only get one chance to get it right.
We’re not talking barstool debates or Instagram flexing. We’re talking about what works when the chips are down and a grizzly bear is closing the gap at 30 miles an hour.
When it comes to stopping a charging grizzly! Very few folks have done it, but plenty think they can and that they understand how extreme the situation will be! From what I have seen, the truth is that almost none actually do!
In this episode, we’re unpacking and evaluating it all—real-world experience, real stats, real solutions.
I’ve reached out to some experts for input, and this show might generate a few wake-up calls for backcountry hunters who might think they’re ready when the nightmare comes calling.
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Additional Thrive Resources
Treeline Academy Western Hunt Courses
(Use code THRIVE to save 20% on any Treeline course)
Treeline Thrive Vodcast Archive
Essential Wilderness – Is Bear Spray Better Than Gun
Bear Spray vs Bullets: Which Offers Better Protection? by the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bear Spray or Bullets, by Lynn Dickerson
Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, by Smith et al.
Montana Grizzly Bear Mortalities Report
Razco Holsters – Bozeman, Montana
Episode 514 – The Rich Outdoors Podcast - Hunting in Bear Country