The Bear - Colonel and the Kid Podcast, Chapter 53

Gregory Heitmann reads Chapter 53 of his memoir based podcast, centered on a 2019 solo elk hunt in New Mexico that unexpectedly becomes a bear story. The episode blends hunting detail, family memory, and reflection on the role his grandfather, Lieutenant Colonel Edwin P. Hagen Jr., played in shaping his outlook.

In this episode, Greg shares the full bear hunt story, reflects on the memoir as a way to preserve family history, and closes with a few sports updates and a brief sign-off. The chapter is framed by quotes from John Muir and wildlife biologist Christopher Servheen, both used to reinforce the episode’s bear and ecosystem theme.

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Greg introduces Chapter 53, "The Bear," from his memoir and explains that the podcast is nearing the end of the 60 chapter projec ...