A grizzly. Nine yards away and a debate the internet never understands. Episode 109 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Allen Bolen, world-class bowhunter, entrepreneur, and lifelong outdoorsman. To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/T9vB_9Hj9qg We dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in the outdoor world: trophy hunting. From a grizzly encounter at nine yards to years-long backcountry pursuits in Alaska and British Columbia, Allen explains the mindset, risk, and ethics behind selective hunting — and why the loudest opinions often come from people farthest removed from wildlife management. We break down: • Trophy hunting ethics explained • The North American wildlife conservation model • How hunting funds conservation through tags and Pittman-Robertson • Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring systems • Selective harvest vs content-driven killing • Backpack hunting Alaska and BC • Grizzly and brown bear close calls • Raising kids through hunting and responsibility If you’ve ever wondered whether trophy hunting is selfish or stewardship, this episode gives the full conversation. 👉 Subscribe for more real conversations. Share this with someone who has strong opinions. And leave a review with your take. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast Instagram (The Wild Chaos Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast/ Instagram (Bam): https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildchaospodcast Website: https://wildchaosshow.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: bam@sempersocial.com