Benny is challenged to an agility test by a speedy mountain goat, that quickly out jumps and outruns the slower Benny. But in the end he saves the goat's life by scaring off a hungry wolf.

Benny and Barney desperately try to find water in the desert with the latter's water divining rod, but all they find is oil, gold, and diamonds! Finally, the rod finds a canteen of water - in a prospector's backpack...

Barney is accused of stealing pocket watches from his neighbours, until it is revealed that the real culprit is his own new pet magpie, that simply likes to collect shiny objects.

Barney is visited by his 'little' nephew, who has an uncanny appetite. In a desperate attempt to get rid of the glutton Benny succeeds in luring the nephew to go and pester another family member.

Benny persuades Barney to accompany him on a camping trip to the wild outdoors, but everything goes wrong for Barney. He gets his revenge by forcing Benny to wait on him in the safety of his own home.

Barney sells his house in order to get away from his violent neighbour, but he cannot find new lodgings. Luckily, he is able to buy back his old home in the end, and everything is back to (ab)normal.

Benny does not understand Barney's urge to hibernate over winter, so he forces the half-sleeping bear to go on a ski trip. After several disasters Barney starts his resting, Benny capitulates and goes to bed, too.

Barney tries hard to serenade a mysterious señorita, but a merciless rival 'wins' her in an ensuing duel. Barney is devastated, until he discovers that his 'little feather' grossly outweighs him...

Barney and Benny are herding lambs, but a wolf takes one. They set a trap for the carnivore, but Benny gets taken to the wolf's lair. In the end Barney succeeds in saving his partner.

Benny wants to play with the beavers, but they are busy with their tasks. Then he tries to help them, but everything goes wrong. A wise owl advises him to just simmer down, which Benny finally does under a shady tree...

Barney almost kills Benny accidentally with his hunting rifle, so Benny suggests that he confines himself to hunt a turtle for soup instead. One bites down on Barney's toe, and it only lets go when it gets overpowered by stinging bees.

Barney sees himself as a gifted artist, and he goes out in nature to paint a real masterpiece. Unfortunately, the canvas gets battered and smeared in a variety of foreign matters, but the by now abstract 'painting' wins first prize...