Hand Harvesting Octopus | Freediving Remote British Columbia
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Hand Harvesting Octopus | Freediving Remote British Columbia
My octopus dinner... In all seriousness, octopus are a very sustainable source of seafood. Especially compared to the likes of our struggling salmon and rockfish populations. Hate all you want, but my protein lived wild and free. can you say the same thing about the food you consume? I hope you all enjoy this epic and unforgettable adventure we had off the rugged west coast of Bamfield, British Columbia.
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- Chris
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Sooo glad you were out in Bamfield.
Haha Brains an awesome guy to have around. Super funny. And thanks! So spectacular out there.
Rad Man!! Great Job
Thanks bro!
That cave must be a meat grinder during a storm. Great diving thanks for sharing.
I was thinking the same thing! Log galore in there... Thanks!
Beautiful British Columbia! Nothing beats it! I’m loving these videos. I learn something new in almost every one of them. And you’ve got to wonder how many octopuses you’ve swam past without noticing. They have some crazy good camouflage
Haha thanks bro! Happy to share some knowledge. And for sure! I'm usually like "why does that rock have an eye" because I realise what I'm looking at. They blend in so well!
Great video! Your videos are often half inspiring/half depressing!
Haha yeah man, it's a balance. Hopefully the inspiring part will lead to less of the depressing stuff lol. I try and stay positive but it's tough at times.
I'm going to watch this tomorrow. But shows how smart your audience is by not freaking out. Octopus are smart and really cool, but have such a short lifespan. I have to imagine since they claim a den, when one is harvested, another that may not have survived otherwise moves in relatively quick. Wishful thinking perhaps. But again, they're so short-lived and there is only so much habitat.
For sure man! Habitat destruction, urchin barrens, global warming, over fishing and plastic pollution are much bigger threats to octopus than I. They are amazing but also sustainable. I mean, I could have shot one of the few rockfish I saw that day but I wouldn't have felt good about that.
Awesome vid man! im just getting into spearfishing and have been accumulating some gear. I am in Alberni, and was wondering if you have any old spearguns or gear you might be willing to sell? Keep up the good work!
Thanks buddy! Unfortunately I don't. I usually give away stuff I'm not using. I had suit I just sold recently but everything else I have I'm actively using. Sorry man! Join the local Facebook groups and used stuff comes up from time to time.
Hey no worries! I just found out about that new shop in Vancouver from your previous video. They have some really great prices. Cheers.
Awesome! Yeah man, everything you need for sure. I like buying used, better for the environment and bank account, but sometimes new is the way to go.
You don't need to kill or eat octopus, unless it gets you good click bait
True, but you also don't need to make a reenactment documentary about forming an emotional connection with one either... My channel focuses on ethical and sustainable harvesting so catching an octopus goes with the territory. Over 99.5% of my diet is plant based and the other .5% is from seafood I sustainably harvest. What would you suggest I eat as an alternative?
@@PNWSamson Hey Chris, first of, I love your channel and your interest in our British Columbia's natural environment, your always promoting responsible harvest , just can't help to think about all the people who will see this video and say " hey I wanna do that" and maybe not be so responsible, my apologies I do get emotional with regard to certain animals, it shouldn't be different than cows or chickens but it is.
Still thank you for all the video content you post.
@@markfromwestcoastwoodcraft7633 No worries dude and I get it. Octopus are hard to find though so even if people wanted to look for them it would be a struggle. Plus, the majority of the time they are in places that are unreachable even if they did. I hope people watch my videos and learn to follow the best practices and possibly make some lifestyle changes that are less destructive to our environments. Doubtful, but possible! Cheers man.
Check out my new Patreon account, thanks everyone! www.Patreon.com/PNWSamson
No shame in harvesting an octopus. We harvest 5-6 a year In Alaska and love eating them.
Amazing man. Averaging about 1.25 a year. They are hard to come by while freediving and are even harder so successfully harvest! Do you get em scuba diving or in crab/prawn traps?
@@PNWSamson traps and at ultra low tides looking under rocks.
@@AlaskaBoys ah interesting! Thanks!
No sea otters in Bamfield? If not it sure seems like a prime location to have them re-introduced to keep the urchins under control and bring back the kelp beds and fish.
Agreed! Really sad to see the state of the reefs out there...
Great vid, might have to buy a wet suit. Everyone is surprised when you tell them the great Pacific octopus only lives 4 years..so tasty!
Yeah man, almost unbelievable! I was surprised when I first found that out too. And do it man! Such a great time.
Hey Chris, (or any other PNW diver). What thickness of wetsuit is required for comfortable swimming out there? Also what are the things you're wearing around your neck?
Thanks!
That's a neck weight. Having all your weight on your belt makes your back sore after a long day in the ocean. Thickness for swimming or diving? If diving, 7mm if you plan to dive all year. It would have to be an open cell wetsuit and specifically designed for freediving/spearfishing though. Surf suits don't cut it.
Just found your channel. I go to port Alberni every year and I love bamfield 🤙
It's amazing! Such a little slice of paradise!
Very good ,this is our channel in brazil
I don't see the link! Let me know, I'd love to check it out!
Would it make sense to make a head lamp version? Ps, coming from a land walker perspective.
No worries! I believe they make them. I use the light to film though and I need my hand to aim the light where I need it. In some applications I'm sure it would work but filming would not be one of them. Good idea/thinking though. 👍
Thanks!
whats is the patreon link ?
www.patreon.com/PNWSamson is the link! No pressure!
Nice episode. I've only made it to Bamfield once and that was over 20 years ago. I doubt it's changed much.
Thanks man, and I'm sure it hasn't. I have a feeling it will be the next Tofino in a year or two. That road paving will be a game changer. More accessibility is not always a good thing...
Great video, fantastic scenery. I dont know where but there is or was a Canadian coast guard training facility at Bamfield.
Thanks man and there is! We passed it. Beautiful area indeed!
Bro u couldn’t be more right, mother-nature is the only medicine we need. so many times I found my self just smiling like a dummy when exploring the mountains on snowboard
Yeah man totally. Coming home from a day outside gives you that feeling of relaxation like nothing else. Unbeatable!
My favorite video so far, Video editing is a lot of work and I can definitely see the time put into this one.
Thanks! Happy that people appreciate the time/effort! It's a very rewarding hobby regardless. Cheers!
Gorgeous shots, I miss seeing the Anemone, Rock Scallops and other creatures of the west coast reefs. I'm glad you started a Patreon, I live on a small fixed disability income but I will see what I can put aside next month for you, it's the least I can do for you to say "Thanks" for the wonderful and remarkable underwater footage from the area around Vancouver Island! It might not be much, but I will do what I can!! Enjoy the Octopus, I always liked it beaten to a pulp and then grilled and served with a lemon to juice over it! Yum!
** I could only do "Gas Money" for right now, I'll see what I can budget down the road!
Dude, don't worry about it! Honestly don't give me anything. I don't want your money. The fact that the videos bring you enjoyment is good enough for me. If people have some extra change to throw down I'm stoked but I don't want anyone to feel like it's an obligation. I watch countless UA-camrs and I've yet to do anything besides buy some merch. I always looked at my videos as the "pay it forward" version of supporting my favorites but I'm now in a situation where a little help from those who can would be nice. But thanks man, I appreciate the offer! And I'll probably cook it up very similar. It's on the freezer for now, I'll do a little cook video when the time comes!
@@PNWSamson Tell you what, I go for coffee and a doughnut with a buddy of mine every first Tuesday of the month. I usually buy a couple doughnuts to take home, but as I'm diabetic (type two - self inflicted) it's not doing me any favours, so I'm going to give that coin to you. The three bucks I'm going to give to Patreon will allow you to buy a coffee on the road to a location, or give your gorgeous kids a slushie or ice cream. I can manage the first tier, and I'm happy to do so, just keep having a great time diving, okay? So are we good?
@@canucklehead0 amazing I really appreciate that! Means a lot. Thanks and at anytime you need to feel free to pull back. No stress/pressure or worries. The gesture means more than anything. Cheers!
@@PNWSamson Absolutely my pleasure, Mate! Cheers and keep dipping that big toe in the water!!
@@canucklehead0 I hope I never have to stop!
Awesome content as always. One of my favorite channels on UA-cam. Being from nanaimo and having explored some of the island, these videos make me want to move back and get a full dose of our Westcoast
Do it man! Nanaimo is the perfect hub for diving and explore. It's dab snack on the middle so makes many places day trip able as where they would not be from north or south island. Happy your still enjoying the videos!
What an awesome video! Thanks for putting it together. We just spent the first winter of our travelling retirement on Vancouver Island. We like to explore off the beaten path and traveled to Bamfield, west side. It is a pretty special place. You are so fortunate to have it as well as many other natural gems right on your doorstep!
Thanks man, and no problem. Congratulations on the retirement. Exciting! Bamfield is super special. Such rugged beauty. Vancouver Island is truely something else, I used to take that for granted but not anymore! Cheers.
Great video video 😍 looking forward to cooking and eating that octopus
Definitely a nice treat!
Love your channel great job
Thanks man!
Keep it going love your videos another day another dive!
Thanks man and no doubt! Heading back to the West Coast in the am!! Cheers!
I worked with a guy that used to be the Canadian recordholder in freediving, not sure what method but he told me that the best biodiversity in the world is the red sea, the second best is the BC coast. I'm pumped to move out there. I'll be on the mainland further north though. Hopefully I'll be able to find some freedivers where I end up. Should be able to I figure.
You will for sure! Where abouts especially? I can do my best to see what's around for you. And yes for sure, some of the best cold water diving in the world!
@@PNWSamson Up around Prince Rupert in that area. Haven't made my purchase yet, want to go scope the area out before I commit myself to an investment that will take my entire life to pay off lol.
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When I was young, we used to put octopus through a grinder and make burgers out of them, they were really good. Another great video Chris. Mike.
Oh interesting! Never heard of that before. Thanks man!
@@PNWSamson We would clean them, skin them, hang them for a few days, grind up with pork & spices and BBQ octopus burgers. They were much better than I thought they would be. I have not had them since that time.
We would catch them by hand, at night, during low tide. They were very big but very easy to catch. I caught 4 or 5 by myself.
@@HobbiesHobo No way man! Crazy. Where abouts was that?
@@PNWSamson North coast of Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte's East of Masset. The hunting method we used is no longer lawful but it involved, a bucket, a headlamp, a garden hose, a funnel, and a couple other items. haha, it was really really fun. We caught many and let many go as well. We were after the big ones. We got them too. haha. Did I mention it was really fun! haha
@@HobbiesHobo Crazy man! That would be quite the sight. I'm intrigued!
Awesome vid man, loved the edit!
Thanks bro! Team work!
Wow. Incredibly sad when you realize that octopus is probably more than twice as intelligent as the guy that killed it. :(
I'm curious as to what makes you think that? I'm also curious to know if you watched the video or just commented blindly. Funny, people point out the octopus but don't blink at all the plastic pollution, lack of rockfish in the area or urchin barrens. That's what's really sad.
Do you buy seafood? Because I don't. Did you know roughly 70% of all humpback whales off our coast get entangled in fishing gear at some point? They suffer deep painful cuts and will often die as a result. When octopus crawl into commercial crab and prawn traps do you think they are released? No, they get turned into halibut bait or sold in market. If you buy seafood you are responsible many more octopus causalities than I. Only difference is people who buy seafood in store somehow believe their hands are clean. I won't even get into the way animals are treated in farms or the CO2 emissions that are released as a result... 99.5% (or higher) of my diet is plant based and the other .5% from seafood caught the most sustainable way how. I hope you troll people in grocery stores too.