Mules, Squirrels, Archery, Family: An Arkansas Renaissance Man’s Story

Written by Nicole Qualtieri Apr 07, 2020 8:59 a.m. ET

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The latest film from First Lite features Clay Newcomb, an Arkansan with a bevy of talents that stretch from mule wrangling to running a publication about bear hunting.

The hunting world often skews West in terms of visuals and storylines. In a refreshing turn, First Lite‘s film “Newcomb” shines the light on northwest Arkansas, where a fella named Clay Newcomb calls the Ozarks home with his family.

This 11-minute film spotlights a few of the parts that make up the whole for Newcomb. From his start with mules to his acquisition of Bear Hunting Magazine, the story takes a jaunty view of a well-rounded — if squirrel-hunting-specialized — life.

And it’s wholesome. Like, really wholesome. Newcomb’s dedication to family first is an endearing highlight of the short film.

Catch the short feel-good film above or on First Lite’s YouTube channel.

Nicole Qualtieri

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Nicole Qualtieri has been writing about hunting, fishing, and the outdoors for 8 years.

From 2014-2017, Nicole worked for ZPZ Productions. There, she partnered with multiple hunting outlets and personalities on social media and e-commerce, including MeatEater, Randy Newberg, and Remi Warren. She also managed online communications for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for nearly two years, and she spent six years prior in Corporate sales. Additionally, she served a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Bridgewater, MA, coordinating volunteers for a therapeutic recreational facility.

Based in Montana, Nicole is an avid hunter and angler. She’s a lifelong horsewoman and animal lover, and she’s recently ventured into the world of bird dogs with her young Boykin Spaniel, Bob.