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Steve Rinella referenced the book in several episodes, using it as a primary source to illustrate historic wildlife abundance and trapper life in the Rocky Mountains. He highlighted its detailed observations of wolverines, mountain sheep, and the seasonal cycles of food availability, noting how the records contrasted with modern populations. The discussion conveyed that the book offered valuable historical context for hunters and naturalists.
Episode: Ep. 421: Wolverines
The book, a meticulous record from the 1820s, describes wolverines as 'common' in areas such as the Absarokas and Yellowstone, sparking discussion about population changes over time.
Have you ever read Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper
he describes Wolverines as common
Episode: Ep. 403: Rattling Bucks with Joe Rogan
The book is mentioned as providing a glimpse into the realities of life as a trapper, including periods of abundance and scarcity of food.
Osborne Russell's Journal Journal of a Trapper whatever the hell Osborne Russell's Journal which is a lot of times there's a lot to eat and a lot of times there ain't shit to eat
Episode: Ep. 362: First Lite and the Cosmos
The book, referencing mountain sheep hunting in the lower 48 states, was brought up during a discussion about sheep hunting in Alaska and its historical significance as a food source. It was mentioned as a comparison to the modern methods of sheep hunting.
Have you ever read Osborne Russell's Journal of a Trapper?
It's interesting because there's one spot in that book he talks about when they were living off bison, they got where they couldn't find any and decided to go winter way up high in the mountains. Yeah. So they could hunt bighorns.