#BearSafety #OutdoorEdge #VermontOutdoors #NHWildlife #ButchSpear #BackyardWildlife #RuralLiving #GaryMooreOutdoors #WYKRRadio #NortheastNature On this episode of The St. Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s Outdoor Edge, host Joshua Smith sits down with Butch Spear, a seasoned expert on bears and their habits here in the Northeast. From tracking bear activity to keeping your chickens and garbage safe, Butch shares his real-world insights and local stories you won’t want to miss. Later in the show, Mark Breen delivers the Outdoor Edge Forecast from the Fairbanks Museum, giving you the latest updates for your outdoor plans. And Gary Moore returns with another edition of Thoughts on the Outdoors, where he dives into the quieter side of country living. If you’ve ever had a bear wander into your yard—or just want to be better prepared—you’ll want to catch this episode. 📻 Tune in live on WYKR, our mobile app, or at wykr.com.🎙️ Missed it? Catch the full episode on demand tomorrow on your favorite podcast platform.   Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: R and L Archery North Country Organics Running Water Recreation Northeast Kingdom Online Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department And Of Course:  Saint Johnsbury Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 🍁 Listen now at wykr.com or on the WYKR app.