Patriot Watch
We watch. You know first.
Confirmed Culture
By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET · Updated September 26, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET

'Bucky Dent' dethrones 'Chunk' in Fat Bear Week

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Salon. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

Read the story at PJ Media →

What we know

A bear named 'Bucky Dent' has defeated reigning champion 'Chunk' in this year's Fat Bear Week contest. Coverage of the event also previews what comes next in the competition.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 d ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 4 d ago from PJ Media.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

PJ Media 4 d ago
Fat Bear Week Update: 'Bucky Dent' Dethrones Reigning Champion 'Chunk,' and a Preview of What's Next ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Salon 4 d ago
Fat Bear Week should be every week ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 26, 9:00 AM ET
4 d ago
Salon
Fat Bear Week should be every week ↗
Sep 26, 9:14 AM ET
4 d ago
PJ Media
Fat Bear Week Update: 'Bucky Dent' Dethrones Reigning Champion 'Chunk,' and a Preview of What's Next ↗
More on: Culture War
Sponsored
Optics Planet

More Culture coverage

Netflix unveils its freshest movie lineup for October
Culture · 2 outlets · 23 min ago
Caleb Williams accused of 'disrespecting the flag' during anthem
Culture · 2 outlets · 16 hr ago
Australian federal court ruling reignites gender law debate
Culture · 2 outlets · 18 hr ago
Column looks at household readiness during cold and flu season
Culture · 2 outlets · 20 hr ago
Hostin faults press coverage of Cornell case, cites consent claim
Culture · 3 outlets · 1 d ago
NCAA changes put Trump college sports policy in focus
Culture · 2 outlets · 1 d ago
The Patriot Watch Daily Brief

Every morning. The stories that matter, first — straight to your inbox. Free.

© 2026 Patriot Watch · Every headline links to the original reporting