SABRE Bear Spray Used on a Black Bear Caught on Camera

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2022
  • Wildland firefighter and nature photographer, Curtis Matishwyn, encounters a black bear and uses SABRE Wild Max Bear Spray. Watch the video to learn what to do when you encounter a bear.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 11 тис.

  • @TriggerFingerRC
    @TriggerFingerRC Рік тому +24851

    Pretty sure the bear followed him because he kept saying "hey bear". Bear was all like "yeah what's up"?

    • @yasmin8851
      @yasmin8851 Рік тому +915

      Right, like why is he talking?

    • @glenn1you0
      @glenn1you0 Рік тому +1491

      Yeah I dont think you’re supposed to say hey bear in a soothing manner. Less Bob Ross and more Rick Ross.

    • @lilipop6990
      @lilipop6990 Рік тому +96

      😹

    • @lokirussell5891
      @lokirussell5891 Рік тому +516

      I'm sure that was an English speaking bear .

    • @Haywood-Jablomie
      @Haywood-Jablomie Рік тому +928

      He was baiting the bear, i don't think the bear was in attack mode at all. It was simply a way to make a video and sell a product

  • @abrealgaming5649
    @abrealgaming5649 4 місяці тому +2858

    Telling the bear it's okay 47 times and then spraying him in the face was the biggest form of betrayal I've ever seen.

    • @angelwings7930
      @angelwings7930 4 місяці тому +36

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @SquatchWatcher
      @SquatchWatcher 4 місяці тому +27

      😂🤣 Just advertising Sabre Bear Spray 😂😂🤣🤣

    • @dorjedradul9805
      @dorjedradul9805 4 місяці тому +25

      Yeah this guy rolled in fish samich juice before filming this to market the bear spray

    • @VIGIL7NCE
      @VIGIL7NCE 4 місяці тому +15

      You think the bear understands him, he's just making noise to keep distance

    • @10CBB
      @10CBB 4 місяці тому +1

      Bro I'm saying

  • @rosaoddin4338
    @rosaoddin4338 4 місяці тому +165

    He trips while backing up and falls down would probably bring on an immediate attack.

    • @mikeg1211
      @mikeg1211 21 день тому +5

      Exactly what o was thinking man i was like please don’t trip

    • @jeffreyjohnson5092
      @jeffreyjohnson5092 11 днів тому +2

      Yuppers

  • @michaellockhart6632
    @michaellockhart6632 4 місяці тому +272

    It's great to see a quick spurt made the bear turn away. I may have done that a little sooner.
    Walking backwards in the woods while trying to concentrate on the animals movement has got be very stressful as well as extremely concerning.

    • @anythingpipes3722
      @anythingpipes3722 3 місяці тому +12

      He was baiting the bear just to spray him. Who talks quietly to a bear? Being loud dosent attract them to you.

    • @BrentChaye
      @BrentChaye 3 місяці тому +10

      @@anythingpipes3722you don’t yell at a bear if it’s right in front of you. They’ll take it as a threat and most likely attack. Sure if you’re walking in the woods and haven’t encountered one yeah make noise to keep them away. This isn’t that situation.

    • @indefatigable7492
      @indefatigable7492 Місяць тому +5

      ​@BrentChaye who told you that? Grizzly man?

    • @geeewiz2231
      @geeewiz2231 Місяць тому +6

      don't forget he was filming it too.

    • @totallyfrozen
      @totallyfrozen 25 днів тому +3

      @@BrentChayesaid NO fish and game warden ever.

  • @mic300391
    @mic300391 8 місяців тому +2481

    I've had a similar encounter with a squirrel before. The key is to keep calm and not panic.

    • @Mayrik92
      @Mayrik92 5 місяців тому +47

      😂😂😂

    • @--PaZuZu--
      @--PaZuZu-- 5 місяців тому +24

      😂😂

    • @budte
      @budte 5 місяців тому +15

      Hahaha.

    • @alexbuts7915
      @alexbuts7915 5 місяців тому +28

      За мной так долго бежала крыса, когда я бросил ей кусок пирожка.

    • @YRO.
      @YRO. 5 місяців тому +22

      ​@@alexbuts7915 Now you know not to throw pies at rats

  • @andyb619
    @andyb619 10 місяців тому +3267

    Having the camera out to make the bear accountable was definitely the wise thing to do.

    • @EarleTKG
      @EarleTKG 10 місяців тому +151

      The bear’s legal team already advised against getting caught on camera in another one of its stunts.

    • @kaydenspressurewashing
      @kaydenspressurewashing 10 місяців тому +82

      @@EarleTKGI am the attorney representing Mr. Bear. We are intent on holding this BARBARIC man accountable for his actions to the fullest extent of the law.

    • @brandonyork9465
      @brandonyork9465 10 місяців тому +39

      @@kaydenspressurewashingAnd I’ll be representing our beloved firefighter in question. There’s enough evidence in this video that your client’s testimony will likely be thrown. We’ll see you in court.

    • @astrayecho
      @astrayecho 9 місяців тому +7

      Name 'em and shame 'em!

    • @SupremeST25
      @SupremeST25 9 місяців тому +44

      That bear is cancelled now. He has issued an apology video and has ceased all his bear related activities

  • @jg3991
    @jg3991 4 місяці тому +138

    I had a similar problem on Eglin AFB in 1990. Was walking backward just the same as this guy. Just didn’t have bear spray; only a 12 ga. shotgun. After walking like that for about 1/4 mile, I was beginning to get worried about dark setting in. I still had about 1.5 miles to go to get to my truck to drive out. I decided to stand my ground and try to yell and warn it off. It never left and got closer… I shot the rabbit three times before I felt safe. Never underestimate the danger presented by those cute ears and tail.

    • @brandonhoffman4712
      @brandonhoffman4712 4 місяці тому +1

      Last rabbit I saw @ hunting season. I called out to my cousin because there's no way a rabbit is worth cleaning to eat!
      The whole family joined in pointing it out and got my cousin his 1st rabbit. Also his last, smart man!

    • @Eric4bz
      @Eric4bz 4 місяці тому +3

      Monty Python taught you well.

    • @julsc2106
      @julsc2106 4 місяці тому +5

      🤡

    • @dammitdan106
      @dammitdan106 3 місяці тому +6

      No one lives through an encounter with the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. I call this story a fake.

    • @jg3991
      @jg3991 3 місяці тому +3

      @dammitdan, you would be correct, but this was the swamp rabbit that attacked Jimmy Carter. Not the one you mention. Everyone knows the swamp rabbit isn’t as tough.

  • @johnritter5951
    @johnritter5951 4 місяці тому +217

    I think an indispensable skill in woods-craft is to be able to "read" animals' behavior...to be able to discern what they are thinking when a human/animal encounter occurs. My interpretation of this encounter is that the man did well to back up slowly in order to show the bear he himself had no aggressive intentions. However, after 50 feet of that approach, it became evident he had convinced the bear he had no evil intentions, that the bear was not in the least intimidated by him, and that now the bear was going to see how much he could impose himself on the man. When an animal develops that mindset, further retreat only reinforces further imposition by the animal. Now the animal begins to interpret further retreat as increasing fear in the man, which results in escalating aggression by the animal. I would have taken a stand at about the 50--75 foot mark and shown the bear that I am not helpless...that I have defensive weapons that can make him regret his aggression. This is, in fact, how it turned out anyway. But...had the guy waited too long, and the bear done a full out charge, it might have been too late. After all, how far can you walk backwards through woods without tripping...and triggering a charge?

  • @freshfalcon3996
    @freshfalcon3996 Рік тому +2970

    “Hey bear” is to avoid startling a bear. But when a bear sees you and is following you, you’re waaaayyyyy beyond hey bear.

    • @simonthoben189
      @simonthoben189 Рік тому +95

      Bears don't understand English or any other language. Doesn't matter what you say to him, might as well just speak gibberish

    • @jsts22
      @jsts22 11 місяців тому +402

      ​@simonthoben189 his tone was probably more of a problem. He is talking to it in a calm, soothing tone. He should be yelling and shouting at it and waving his arms

    • @freshfalcon3996
      @freshfalcon3996 11 місяців тому +278

      @@jsts22 yep. Way too friendly. He was inadvertently encouraging the bear to follow him, rather than make the bear sense danger and flee.

    • @emmanuelzanders1746
      @emmanuelzanders1746 10 місяців тому +125

      @@freshfalcon3996 you are missing the big elephant in the room, he was saying it in that tone to calm himself.

    • @TangoNevada
      @TangoNevada 10 місяців тому +127

      He waited way to long to spray. Even just putting out a plume the bear would have had to walk through would make the bear second guess what's it's doing.

  • @boomstick762
    @boomstick762 Рік тому +6022

    I worked at the local Cabela's a few years ago. Had a lady call me asking how much bear spray she needed to use on her kids to keep them safe running through the woods.
    Took me 5 minutes to explain to her it's used for bears.

    • @rogerbritus9378
      @rogerbritus9378 Рік тому +729

      ... But how do you apply it to the bears?

    • @FemiShonubi
      @FemiShonubi Рік тому +74

      🙆🏿

    • @friedrichjunzt
      @friedrichjunzt Рік тому +429

      @@rogerbritus9378 gently 🤣

    • @supreme26
      @supreme26 Рік тому +188

      So which bear spray did you recommend for her to use on her kids? I hope they're all safe 😊♥️

    • @the5thmusketeer215
      @the5thmusketeer215 Рік тому +40

      @boomstick762 🤦🏻‍♂️ PRICELESS! 😂

  • @williammorshead2614
    @williammorshead2614 Місяць тому +51

    “Hey bear” is the first phrase bears learn when studying the English language

  • @stevehamilton3181
    @stevehamilton3181 4 місяці тому +109

    Everyone has an opinion and every situation is different. I think this was handled well. My impression is that the bear is young and more curious than anything. I probably would have sprayed him much earlier. All that backing up was risky. Hopefully yogi will now have strong enough negative experience with humans that he will keep his distance. Thanks for posting this, it is very educational.

    • @davidskinner570
      @davidskinner570 3 місяці тому +3

      Exactly my thought! Was waiting for momma to come out. Lol

    • @SoulShadowXY
      @SoulShadowXY 3 місяці тому +6

      They guy literally said he was baiting the bear on Facebook. He was doing a tutorial which bear sprays work best and said always try them out on younger bears first like he did in that video. It was very informative at least now I know which bear spray to mess with the neighbors dogs and cats in my neighborhood lol

    • @stevehamilton3181
      @stevehamilton3181 3 місяці тому +8

      @@SoulShadowXYwell I am not impressed to hear this. If he truly was baiting them and subjecting any to the misery of the spray just for his ‘tests’ then I am quite disgusted by it. If this was in my area and I had more info I would probably have passed it on to the local CO.

    • @sv_sup6661
      @sv_sup6661 2 місяці тому +4

      @@stevehamilton3181 How else are they supposed to test it? It’s unpleasant but its not like its lethal.

    • @emperorconstantinexipalaio4121
      @emperorconstantinexipalaio4121 12 днів тому +3

      @@stevehamilton3181At first I felt the same way but then again they have to test it somehow and this experience will likely condition the bear into being more fearful of humans and less likely to get into close proximity with people, which could potentially be dangerous for both people and the bear itself.

  • @arthurl.9985
    @arthurl.9985 Рік тому +3684

    The way the bear can run up a tree like a squirrel is scary.
    So really no chance of escape if you're unarmed.

    • @patrickg420
      @patrickg420 Рік тому +244

      They can also swim up to 6 mph, we can't.

    • @arthurl.9985
      @arthurl.9985 Рік тому +2

      @@patrickg420
      Amazing for a big anamal.

    • @alanwhitsitt5196
      @alanwhitsitt5196 Рік тому +393

      That's how you tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear... The black bear will climb the tree to get ya, the grizzly will just knock the tree down to get ya. LOL 😅

    • @southbaygladiator7748
      @southbaygladiator7748 Рік тому +39

      He was unarmed

    • @johnganshow5536
      @johnganshow5536 Рік тому +2

      I had to shoot a Grizzly in the head with 00 Buckshot in Alaska at 10 feet, I gave him every chance possible to change his mind. I had to change it for him...

  • @LeonClaw88
    @LeonClaw88 Рік тому +3101

    Videos like this make me appreciate that the closest experience I have to a wild animal attack was a squirrel using my head as a shortcut between trees.

    • @ggmasterguiltygear6315
      @ggmasterguiltygear6315 Рік тому +129

      Cute, the floor is lava amirite

    • @LEric49
      @LEric49 Рік тому +48

      Haha, thank you for sharing that experience. Brought a smile to my face imagining that.

    • @baneblackguard584
      @baneblackguard584 Рік тому +9

      was probably grabbing a spider or bug on your head.

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou Рік тому +19

      Haha that would have been hilarious to see!

    • @philljustphill1656
      @philljustphill1656 Рік тому +1

      nah, this makes me wanna be there tbh

  • @user-py4vt3bv7u
    @user-py4vt3bv7u 3 місяці тому +7

    I was intrigued to watch how the Bear was closing down the distance between it and the man. Very subtly 8-10 inches with each
    step. Very clever, intelligent stalking. No question the Bear was timing it's attack. Each tree it climbed was 2-3 feet closer to the
    man than the last. Nothing the Bear did was by accident.

  • @phoenixrising011
    @phoenixrising011 4 місяці тому +30

    Once the camera was rolling he knew he was safe.....
    The cameraman never dies.

    • @srobeck77
      @srobeck77 4 місяці тому +1

      they have plot armor in every movie ive seen

    • @mrdark9916
      @mrdark9916 7 днів тому

      No they do, you just don't get to see the footage because they die.. lol

    • @LelandTTV
      @LelandTTV 2 години тому

      The camera... man..... it never dies..

  • @bp51082
    @bp51082 Рік тому +1129

    Based on my own experiences with black bears, this guy's biggest mistake is not being loud for aggressive enough from the GetGo, and backing away

    • @rsvpevents6780
      @rsvpevents6780 10 місяців тому +75

      You do want to back away slowly. DO NOT RUN!!!!!

    • @Thunderbender18830
      @Thunderbender18830 10 місяців тому +140

      @@rsvpevents6780
      He didn’t say anything about running away. The problem was he was being far to calm and gentle. If you encounter a black bear you want to get as big as you can and take a loud aggressive tone to scare it off.

    • @atvssledsguns6210
      @atvssledsguns6210 10 місяців тому +33

      Make yourself look big and raise your arms and be very aggressive and loud

    • @timohaikarainen3957
      @timohaikarainen3957 10 місяців тому +46

      could have sprayed in the air long ago to send the message

    • @49HEALTH
      @49HEALTH 10 місяців тому +6

      He did the right thing, if it didn’t back off then that’s just the bears fault and would have to taste the bear spray. You should really only attempt to scare it away if you aren’t armed.

  • @Blitzkrieg_Wolf
    @Blitzkrieg_Wolf Рік тому +1645

    You can usually tell the species of bear from the droppings; Black bear droppings have berries and small bits of fur, Grizzly bear droppings have smartphones and smell like pepperspray.

  • @saiyansatan
    @saiyansatan 4 місяці тому +12

    Amazing how the bear honestly looks curious. Almost like it just wants to play with the way it jumps on the trees. Definitely smart to always keep an eye on them.

    • @Bane-lj5gz
      @Bane-lj5gz 4 місяці тому +5

      I've never seen a bear act like that before! Couldn't tell what he was thinking.

    • @BPRescue
      @BPRescue 4 місяці тому +17

      The bear is curious, and likely trying to decide if, when and how to attack this guy. It is not playful, or innocent. It is abnormal for a bear to approach or follow you. This black bear was nervous, yet still pushing himself to follow this guy. The way he used the trees was more about protection for the bear, and when he started to climb multiple trees, it was because his instinct and tendency is to flee danger, but he was pushing his luck and he was nervous about it. In short, this was among the most dangerous situations you can have with a black bear, and the guy should have stopped, and did everything in his power to scare it as soon as he realized it was following him. The longer he allowed it, th more emboldened the bear came and more of a chance he made a mistake like tripping which triggers the attack...

    • @LLskiLLs
      @LLskiLLs 4 місяці тому +1

      He protected Itself

    • @christophersimonye6137
      @christophersimonye6137 4 місяці тому

      Is only half grown an is curious about the sounds of the man talking.thats why it was jumping up in the tree's when getting to close.

    • @julsc2106
      @julsc2106 4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah play with his food

  • @Airthumbs
    @Airthumbs 4 місяці тому +34

    May I make a suggestion, instead of waiting until the bear charges for using the spray, squirt a little into the air as you retreat slowly, the bear is following your scent and so the idea would be that it reaches the scent of the repellent as it is in inquisitive mode and before it makes the decision to attack. This would hopefully cause the bear to break off so to speak and not engage.

    • @dumbledont247
      @dumbledont247 4 місяці тому +1

      Always a genius Monday morning quarterback. He probably didn't want to take the chance of enraging the bear and only sprayed it when he absolutely had to, which is the smartest thing to do.

    • @PopCornSheffield-ow4vm
      @PopCornSheffield-ow4vm 4 місяці тому +2

      @@dumbledont247 Bear didn’t seem to be enraged when he finally got sprayed so I’m thinking airthumbs was right and your comment wasn’t very well thought out. 🙄

    • @dumbledont247
      @dumbledont247 4 місяці тому

      @@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm just because it didn't happen doesn't mean it couldn't happen and when you have a bear chasing you, you don't want to take the risk.
      Perfect example of a Monday morning quarterback

    • @PopCornSheffield-ow4vm
      @PopCornSheffield-ow4vm 4 місяці тому +2

      @@dumbledont247 you’re the perfect example of bear bait. The idea is to get the bear to stop chasing you as soon as possible. Imagine, stumbling backwards through the woods while trying to keep an eye on a stalking bear and falling down and dropping your can of spray because you don’t want to enrage the bear versus giving them a little whiff as was suggested. By the way the irony of you sitting here criticizing other people and calling them a Monday morning quarterback is just spectacular.

    • @dumbledont247
      @dumbledont247 4 місяці тому

      @@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm
      And it's not easy to do all of that genius analysis when you're actually facing a bear. I'm criticizing someone sitting at their computer/on their phone who's trying to analyze a situation they will never be in (hurry tell us about your made up bear story).
      You on the other hand are criticizing someone who's in the middle of a fight-or-flight moment when making rash decisions isn't always so easy.
      In short, you are nothing but a dancing circus clown. ✌️

  • @joeldriver3971
    @joeldriver3971 Рік тому +2327

    Clearly bears need to get together and ban all assault sprays. They could also put up signs entering any forest that say "Bear spray free zone"...that would help.

    • @byronbilly1969
      @byronbilly1969 Рік тому +311

      I’m also wondering if he was calling the bear the right pronoun??🤣

    • @jimjustice581
      @jimjustice581 Рік тому +34

      @@byronbilly1969 😂

    • @jimjustice581
      @jimjustice581 Рік тому +25

      😁😂🤣

    • @markr5132
      @markr5132 Рік тому +115

      The bear triggered and wanted you in a "safe place" his stomach!

    • @johnf8122
      @johnf8122 Рік тому +41

      Bears are more civilized than most people.

  • @danielweston9188
    @danielweston9188 Рік тому +706

    Once we have a bear tracking us we spray the ground so they run into it with their nose - always enough as they take a deep inhale. This is a solid product.

    • @srf2112
      @srf2112 Рік тому +69

      Excellent strategy.

    • @kathyhazzard2649
      @kathyhazzard2649 Рік тому +53

      That's very smart actually....I wouldn't have thought of that....hiking alot in the mountains of wva its a little scary sometimes

    • @cameron3525
      @cameron3525 Рік тому +4

      Pepper spray being referred to as “Aways enough” has gotten people killed. relying on pepper spray is like hoping “gun-free zones” will stop shootings.
      Be prepared and carry a firearm if you’re in bear country.

    • @sasquatchrosefarts9131
      @sasquatchrosefarts9131 Рік тому +26

      I prefer a walking stick with a spear end. I woulda turned him into lunch. But not everyone played five years hockey, then six years lacrosse, and trains knives and machetes and bowstaff..... But it's useful.....😂

    • @mjlives5428
      @mjlives5428 Рік тому +84

      @@sasquatchrosefarts9131 Your a true life Rambo eh

  • @XtremiTeez
    @XtremiTeez 4 місяці тому +5

    When the bear started jumping onto trees, he was just practicing for what he was planning to do to the person. Notice how he started doing that as he got closer and closer to the person. The next time he jumped, it was going to be on the person.

  • @thegreywanderer8427
    @thegreywanderer8427 4 місяці тому +10

    What a wonderful invention the bear spray is. Saving human and bear lives alike. ☺️

    • @HomelessShoe
      @HomelessShoe Місяць тому

      The scary part is that they not always work and there's a chance you make them even (more) angry. At least, my dad's words.
      When I am bow hunting, I certainly wouldn't rely merely on some bear spray, but also having a shotgun and/or handgun with adequate calibre carried around just in case things goes south.
      But since it's a young one, non lethal solutions usually work well.

    • @craigh.9810
      @craigh.9810 Місяць тому

      It likely won’t stop an attacking grizzly though. Better go armed in grizzly country.

    • @freyalove3831
      @freyalove3831 23 дні тому

      ​@@HomelessShoe well, the mist hit on bear's eyes, I am pretty it works.

    • @HomelessShoe
      @HomelessShoe 22 дні тому

      @@freyalove3831 Bear spray is pepperspray but with higher concenstration of capsaicinoids.
      And just like people, some individuals are more resistent against capsaicinoids than others, so I can ensure you that this principle can also be applied to bears or other animals..
      I know stories about prisoners that didn´t even react on those sprays at all, except they became angrier.

  • @alwaysstrapped814
    @alwaysstrapped814 Рік тому +2479

    Had an encounter with a black bear just like this last spring. It was only about 150lbs an from the moment it seen me an decides to start following I knew I had to do something. I didn't have bear spray or a gun, and it was backing me into a thicket of thorn bushes. I went from talking to it just like this guy to realizing that wasn't working. So In a split second decision I decided im done backing down. I put my arms up an out an screamed at it as loud as I could while stomping my feet towards it. That bear immediately said F this an went straight up the closest tree.

    • @davidg105
      @davidg105 Рік тому +139

      Thanks for the tip.

    • @jayoppold3346
      @jayoppold3346 Рік тому +269

      That's how it's done with black bears. With grizzlies you stay calm and stand your ground if charged.

    • @mikeznel6048
      @mikeznel6048 Рік тому +18

      How did it happen this spring when it’s still winter?

    • @markspringer716
      @markspringer716 Рік тому +108

      All my encounters with bears are always pleasant...and they are more than I can count ...by the way it is spelt BEER ...Bud , Heineken etc etc ...jeez u people ...

    • @patrickc.8676
      @patrickc.8676 Рік тому +49

      @@mikeznel6048 he wrote “this last spring,” meaning Spring 2022, obviously.

  • @hopespringseternal7814
    @hopespringseternal7814 8 місяців тому +228

    The more soothingly he talked to it, the bolder it was becoming.

    • @berndtherrenvolk1951
      @berndtherrenvolk1951 7 місяців тому +10

      He's doing his best impersonation of Timothy Treadwell.

    • @aaronlarsen7447
      @aaronlarsen7447 5 місяців тому

      Every time the bear was going to leave him alone, he talked to the bear. He did the same thing, maybe 4 times. That's is one of the dumbest people I've ever seen.

    • @subatoistormborn5499
      @subatoistormborn5499 5 місяців тому +3

      Sounds like prey

    • @MrZega000
      @MrZega000 5 місяців тому +1

      He had his arms down and he was backing away on top of that. Almost everything about what he was doing said "prey"
      This shows how forgiving bears can be in an encounter, and how dangerous they aren't.

    • @berndtherrenvolk1951
      @berndtherrenvolk1951 5 місяців тому +1

      @@MrZega000 It’s like he had a neon sign over his head: I’m harmless and delicious! Please eat me!

  • @alappuzha9
    @alappuzha9 Місяць тому +3

    The faith he kept on that spray was the reason for his calmness.. Spray always soothes 😂😂

    • @Esitoyanuu
      @Esitoyanuu Місяць тому

      I know, right? Imagine how much faith he had if that spray ran out. 🤣 *LOL!!!!!*

  • @nate-408
    @nate-408 4 місяці тому +14

    You're much more tolerant than I sir. The first round is a warning to cease and desist, if the bear persists I would be asking the CO if I could put the bear in my freezer so it didn't go to waste. I don't play games or reason with dangerous animals.

    • @UdrinktoomuchKoolAid
      @UdrinktoomuchKoolAid 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah that stalking behavior wasn't going to evolve more than once

  • @davidhoene3317
    @davidhoene3317 Рік тому +1907

    I remember jogging through the woods in Northern California many years ago and coming face to face with a black bear on the trail. I can still remember the way that bear’s screams were almost as loud as mine😂

    • @JK360noscope
      @JK360noscope Рік тому +93

      This is the real answer

    • @fazer79
      @fazer79 Рік тому +60

      Why would you go in the woods knowing there are bears over there?

    • @TheJProducti0ns
      @TheJProducti0ns Рік тому +110

      @@fazer79 It's not as common to see a bear.

    • @dontmakememad6759
      @dontmakememad6759 Рік тому +131

      Been face to face with two black bears and they just looked at me like “where did you come from

    • @CheapKetchup
      @CheapKetchup Рік тому +238

      @@fazer79 why would you step outside your home knowing murderers and kidnappers are there?

  • @katelynwoodworth9989
    @katelynwoodworth9989 Рік тому +2154

    Very patient man. That bear was definitely more in curiosity mode than hunt mode, but it is sooo important to show them that people are always worth running from. Bear spray gives them that lesson, and allows them to live another day.

  • @WesLoneWolf
    @WesLoneWolf 3 місяці тому

    Mad props man, that was scary, you handled it perfectly

  • @dbx1233
    @dbx1233 7 днів тому +1

    Each time the bear trotted towards this guy it was getting closer and closer. That bear wasn't playing, he was getting ready for dinner.

  • @GoodGuysCarry
    @GoodGuysCarry Рік тому +453

    My advice is to not talk to the bear like it’s a 3 year old child but to talk and yell like you’re much meaner than the bear! I’m glad the bear spray worked.. but really I think the bear was thinking you were gonna pet him and give him a treat!

    • @mth469
      @mth469 Рік тому +9

      The bear 🐻 got a treat...

    • @hrmIwonder
      @hrmIwonder Рік тому +20

      Doesn't that depend in the kind of bear? Black bears yell aggressively towards them but grizzly bears have calm communication with them?? I've luckily never encountered either but I hike in grizzly country so I definitely carry the hot sauce.

    • @danielweston9188
      @danielweston9188 Рік тому

      He sounded wounded to me - not the correct tone. Grab a limb and beat the ground and trees - they know what that means......

    • @sway696
      @sway696 Рік тому +10

      Probably following hoping he would drop some food. Kid did ok though, the little blast was just enough to give him a mouth full of something he didn't want. Hopefully that will hinder his curiosity. Didn't seem to be overly aggressive but better to be safe than sorry. 👍 both went home, that's a happy ending.

    • @qc6265
      @qc6265 Рік тому +25

      Better to have a curious bear approaching you slowly because you are talking to it like a three year old than a bear running at you at full speed because it sees you as a threat.

  • @DH-gk8vh
    @DH-gk8vh Рік тому +494

    Never take a chance. Young bear or not, there's always instinct and that first time. He's big enough to be deadly. Facing the bear, walking backward is the safe thing to do. He may have been attacked if he turned his back. Talking to the bear was a way of trying to keep him at a distance. Better to hit the bear so he got a snoot full of spray. Make him regret following a human. He'll never forget it. Glad he's ok.

    • @zee9709
      @zee9709 Рік тому +21

      True, they need to learn to avoid human

    • @dukecannon2161
      @dukecannon2161 Рік тому +12

      Dint let a black bear follow you stand up to him..u training him to follow like you are weak..

    • @Fredfredfredfredfredfredfred
      @Fredfredfredfredfredfredfred Рік тому +7

      @@dukecannon2161 that’s the feeling i get too. I have no bear experience, but I feel like if the bear could think in English it would be like “Well, that guy looked pretty squishy and maybe the next one won’t have bear spray.”

    • @survivveitswhosthewisest
      @survivveitswhosthewisest Рік тому +7

      Black bears are soft. One punch to the face and instant bear regret

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape Рік тому +3

      Kept letting it get too close. Dude is a fool.

  • @Soldiers-of-Allah
    @Soldiers-of-Allah 4 місяці тому

    Wise of you. Cameraman never dies in such situations!

  • @EssTee.
    @EssTee. 2 місяці тому +6

    Why are you luring the bear as if it were your dog?

    • @oldrabidus2230
      @oldrabidus2230 20 днів тому

      It’s not the bear, he was trying to keep
      Himself calm.

  • @Pyropter
    @Pyropter Рік тому +217

    The bear just wanted to let him know about his extended warranty

  • @ramyfever
    @ramyfever Рік тому +845

    Always found it fascinating how quickly a big animal like that can move.

    • @nevadapoole6180
      @nevadapoole6180 Рік тому +24

      I'm a big animal and I can move faster

    • @teixopoison601
      @teixopoison601 Рік тому +22

      @@nevadapoole6180 you cant

    • @XploreAz
      @XploreAz Рік тому +30

      @@nevadapoole6180 haha you wish. You’ll never outrun a bear.

    • @nevadapoole6180
      @nevadapoole6180 Рік тому +3

      @@XploreAz already have 😈

    • @lvanovlvan
      @lvanovlvan Рік тому +14

      ​@@nevadapoole6180 если ты убежал от медведя, то это не значит, что ты быстрый, это значит, что медведь не хотел тебя догонять.

  • @patrick24085
    @patrick24085 4 місяці тому +2

    The bear just needed a hug man

  • @JasonKilverGaming
    @JasonKilverGaming 5 днів тому +2

    I think you could easily scare that size bear off by looking big and yelling

  • @thatguy2133
    @thatguy2133 Рік тому +116

    Never let a bear stalk you like that…

  • @cyber_legend
    @cyber_legend 9 місяців тому +513

    He's smart enough to record knowing that the cameraman never dies

    • @raylopez99
      @raylopez99 8 місяців тому +3

      Unless you are filming a tsunami in 2004 in SE Asia...lots of videos and photos showing a big wave coming at the unknown cameraman.

    • @jotacalvo
      @jotacalvo 8 місяців тому +18

      Unless you’re on a movie set with Alec Baldwin…
      Too soon?

    • @EricFleming231
      @EricFleming231 7 місяців тому +1

      he was wearing a red shirt, though

    • @oilersridersbluejays
      @oilersridersbluejays 6 місяців тому

      What a dumb comment.
      It’s old and unfunny.

    • @GmonkeyJ777
      @GmonkeyJ777 6 місяців тому +3

      That's because the camera men that did die never uploaded their footage

  • @captianjolly
    @captianjolly 4 місяці тому +3

    It's important to know what kind of bear territory you are in, and to wear items that create noise to prevent startling the animals. Many experienced hikers use the simple solution of attaching jingle bells to their packs. Identifying the bears in your area is easily done by examining their feces. Brown bears will be full of small twigs and berry seeds. Black bears will be the same with bones from small birds and animals present. Grizzly feces will contain jingle bells and smell strongly of bear spray. Be safe out there!

  • @diario_e-bike
    @diario_e-bike 2 місяці тому +1

    Company: We need someone to test our product and record the test

  • @loficricketmusic9155
    @loficricketmusic9155 Рік тому +2424

    I live in black bear country. That bear was an adolescent, just being curious. You don't have to jump around and act crazy but if you would have raised your voice and yelled at it, it would have scattered fairly quickly. Also you could have sprayed the grass in front of you. As soon as it got a snort it would have backed right off.

    • @2to-tango
      @2to-tango Рік тому +105

      Excellent idea, that should be standard. It did look like a juvenile to me. I disagree with the commenter that said the bear was in predatory mode. Don't think so, but that's why you have the pepper spray. 💕

    • @gamerelated3887
      @gamerelated3887 Рік тому +152

      I disagree. Because if you cause it pain without touching it you can be sure that bear will most likely never attack a human ever in its life. It will associate humans with intense pain.

    • @gamerelated3887
      @gamerelated3887 Рік тому

      @@rivken95 you clearly don't live in bear country. please stop talking because you're going to get someone killed.

    • @squintsyadams8463
      @squintsyadams8463 Рік тому +227

      ​@@rivken95 Animals should rightly fear man.

    • @krisbeaver2901
      @krisbeaver2901 Рік тому +26

      Or the first time he got in a tree, spray beneath him. He'd of stayed treed about an hour.

  • @benney147
    @benney147 9 місяців тому +1462

    People saying the bear is being "playful" are ridiculous. I promise you that bear does not want to play with this guy! It is curious about a potential food source and testing boundaries. Very glad that he had spray with him.

    • @plorks445
      @plorks445 9 місяців тому +79

      Yeah. The soft playful voice he is using doesn't exactly make the bear perceive any threat.

    • @benney147
      @benney147 9 місяців тому +120

      @@plorks445 exactly, every time the bear gets closer without the man getting loud/aggressive, it gets more confident that he is not a threat and therefore easy prey.

    • @jamescostello6529
      @jamescostello6529 9 місяців тому +39

      Black bears are not people eaters like Grizzly's and Brown bears.

    • @benney147
      @benney147 9 місяців тому +93

      @@jamescostello6529 sorry but you are completely wrong on that one. In fact a black bear attack is more likely to be predatory than a grizzly or brown bear.

    • @gooddogbern573
      @gooddogbern573 9 місяців тому +24

      @@benney147Grizzly and Brown bears are more likely to attack. Sure they are less predatory, but they are much more territorial. Black bears you fight, and Brown and Grizzlies you play dead.

  • @SamyDeluxxe
    @SamyDeluxxe 4 місяці тому +4

    Cameraman never dies proven once again

  • @Esitoyanuu
    @Esitoyanuu Місяць тому +2

    This guy ventured into bear territory just to tell a bear " Get out of here " makes this hilarious. 🤣 *LOL!!!*

    • @BPRescue
      @BPRescue Місяць тому

      Stay in the city.

    • @Esitoyanuu
      @Esitoyanuu Місяць тому +2

      @@BPRescue Nah, this guy can go anywhere he wants. He doesn't have to stay in the city or wherever he lives. He just needs to expect certain animals in certain areas of the world. Not to experience a dangerous animal and tell it to " Get out of here " 🤣 *LOL!!!!!!!*

    • @BPRescue
      @BPRescue Місяць тому

      @@Esitoyanuu My comment was to you, not him.

    • @Esitoyanuu
      @Esitoyanuu Місяць тому

      @@BPRescue I know, this guy needs to learn to expect whatever animal is in a specific area and not tell it to " Get out of here " It took you over 5 days to reply? 🤣 *LOL!!!!*

    • @BPRescue
      @BPRescue Місяць тому

      @@Esitoyanuu The simple mind that exists in what you deem comedy is fascinating. Sorry it took 5 days to respond; I am not glued to my computer and responded as soon as I saw your response. Additionally, telling a black bear that is following you to "get out of here", or more clearly taking aggressive action to scare the bear including yelling is appropriate here, and should have been performed sooner. Maybe you should better understand a situation before trying to educate someone else what they should do, or even laughing as though he was clueless, when by your very comments, you take over first place in the activity. 🤣

  • @livinginlabuga
    @livinginlabuga Рік тому +125

    You’re gonna back into a mountain lion😂

    • @charlesritter6640
      @charlesritter6640 Рік тому +12

      That's what I was thinking too. Although I was thinking of another Bear.

    • @josephryan4
      @josephryan4 Рік тому +1

      @@charlesritter6640 bears are cannibals, not pack hunters.

    • @pennsyltuckyreb9800
      @pennsyltuckyreb9800 Рік тому +5

      @Joseph Ryan Cannibals? 😁 you mean "scavengers." And it is entirely possible to back into another bear...particularly a momma bear and her group of cubs which is a really bad scenario.

    • @terryogletree2128
      @terryogletree2128 Рік тому

      @@pennsyltuckyreb9800 they are cannibals

    • @pennsyltuckyreb9800
      @pennsyltuckyreb9800 Рік тому +1

      @Terry Ogletree Yeah, I know. But that's not a normal, all the time thing. Using the term "cannibal" just seems kind of exclusive. Splitting hairs I guess.

  • @artharrison9586
    @artharrison9586 Рік тому +871

    I live in bear country and have encountered a number of them in different situations but I’ve never had one follow like that. It was just a curious youngster but could have been trouble if it tried to practice attacking. I would have sprayed it too.

    • @savageinstitute9569
      @savageinstitute9569 Рік тому +32

      Curious about food sources.

    • @CKM5227
      @CKM5227 Рік тому +20

      Bear isn’t a country

    • @eS-ql7vm
      @eS-ql7vm Рік тому +32

      @@CKM5227 correct it is not a country it is a type of arms

    • @CKM5227
      @CKM5227 Рік тому +4

      @@eS-ql7vm a bear is an animal not arms

    • @Ohyouknowbro
      @Ohyouknowbro Рік тому +45

      @@CKM5227 you must be a ton of fun at parties 😂

  • @Aliyah22452
    @Aliyah22452 4 місяці тому

    He like hey you like my moves😂

  • @generallobster
    @generallobster 4 місяці тому +2

    You survived a scary encounter with something that would eat you alive for hours if not days, given the opportunity. Better to be more aggressive about not letting that happen by spraying early letting the wine carry the pain down range. And yelling at it in a rage might help convince it the fight might not be worth it. I fear the bear that doesn’t even react to my anger-the soulless creature that stares right through you as it keeps stalking. For them I have lead.

  • @stephenblack8698
    @stephenblack8698 Рік тому +124

    Dude never tried to scare it off. Sounded like he was trying to console the bear like a child. No wonder it was curious.

    • @jackmeowmeowmeow2177
      @jackmeowmeowmeow2177 Рік тому +5

      Yep, making soft sounds like that he makes himself sound like a small animal/injured animal peeking further curiosity from the Bear. Proper method is to be loud, deep, and shout, make yourself big as you back up slowly to make space

    • @G53X0Y0Z0
      @G53X0Y0Z0 10 місяців тому +8

      @@jackmeowmeowmeow2177 - yeah, alpha male sounds work better. The beta male sound called in the bear so he could use the beta spray. It's almost like he was looking to film a commercial for bear spray.

    • @dreamthedream8929
      @dreamthedream8929 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@G53X0Y0Z0okay but this applies to men. In addition some men don't have those deep voices, their vocal cords are not big enough. In addition not every man has a loud voice to scream like that. Of course opera singers would do just fine in this situation however not anyone can produce a voice like opera singers do

    • @Arete37
      @Arete37 5 місяців тому +5

      Yeah, his voice sounded more like an invitation than a warning.

    • @dcamron46
      @dcamron46 4 місяці тому

      Seriously what an idiot!! …he was like teasing it with that soft voice he sounded totally injured or playful…you have to be loud , bark, and even take a strong stomp forward…he just keeps backing up consistently, you can take a strong stomp forward and be loud it may stop and think if it feels you have weight and strength , then you stop backing up too…it’s just like us and if hesitates you maybe didn’t even need to spray it..

  • @calebdoner
    @calebdoner Рік тому +1329

    I would have been using the spray about 20 seconds into the video. That dude was way patient.

    • @bombomos
      @bombomos Рік тому +52

      Cuz he was luring the bear in. Bear is probably use to people feeding it. Otherwise it would be have gotten that close to him

    • @bstewa2
      @bstewa2 Рік тому +54

      Truth! On initial charge toward my direction he would have gotten a large dose of pepper spray once in range. Also would not "hey bear" so softly.

    • @DocSeville
      @DocSeville Рік тому +6

      He wasn't a coward.

    • @EndoftheBlock7224
      @EndoftheBlock7224 Рік тому +22

      Silly, the dude was silly to wait so long

    • @keithbyers8308
      @keithbyers8308 Рік тому +34

      Definitely baiting the bear for the camera and result

  • @jasonanthony5973
    @jasonanthony5973 4 місяці тому

    Bear just wanted to climb a tree but he kept calling it over 🤣

  • @lonchaneyfanch9568
    @lonchaneyfanch9568 4 місяці тому

    Where has it been filmed ?

  • @tam9749
    @tam9749 7 місяців тому +384

    I believe that the most humane thing you can do for a bear that is so interested in you to follow you, is to discourage that behaviour IMMEDIATELY. If yelling loudly and waving your arms (while holding your bear spray) doesn’t work, you must use the spray. This way in the future, the bear will keep its distance from humans and all will stay safe…both the bear and the humans. This is just my opinion though.

    • @thepcal9654
      @thepcal9654 4 місяці тому +24

      Sounds like he was calling the bear to him.

    • @angelwings7930
      @angelwings7930 4 місяці тому +8

      Rught. I think he just wanted to use the spray. It’s sad.

    • @bobfrantz534
      @bobfrantz534 4 місяці тому +7

      I always found one shot in the air gets them running fast....especially if being stalked by a cougar.....yes they do stalk people...happened to me several times. all in Colorado

    • @gkfrandsen7739
      @gkfrandsen7739 4 місяці тому +13

      Bears react differently but true you should never wait this long to use spray and yell etc

    • @robynred-mw6vg
      @robynred-mw6vg 4 місяці тому +7

      The bears behavior ie climbing the trees huge sign of aggression the black bear climbs trees for comfort and to avoid attacks from dominant black bears of an area of the first time he started to tree himself as this is an unconfident adolescent, he stood his ground ie used bear spray, used excessive loud noises etc etc this bear would not have stocked him so far! The further he let him the greater the danger he allowed to himself and other possible hikers coming from the opposite direction. Though it's easy to say when watching after videos what one is going to do in comments,

  • @scottwilliams8334
    @scottwilliams8334 Рік тому +319

    Man, he was working hard to get an angle on you.

  • @ReallyBarb
    @ReallyBarb 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm glad this guy didn't know how fast a bear can run.

  • @BasementShopGuy
    @BasementShopGuy 4 місяці тому

    Nearly 3 minutes of “hey bear” and 3 seconds of zapping him with spray.

  • @inthemountainswithken
    @inthemountainswithken Рік тому +1065

    That bear seemed more curious and playful more than anything. The bear sprayer was talking to the bear rather calmly...it's best to yell and be more dominant when try to talk that wild beast away.

    • @SpOoNmAn365
      @SpOoNmAn365 Рік тому +152

      It's all the soy consumption

    • @inthemountainswithken
      @inthemountainswithken Рік тому +125

      @@SpOoNmAn365 right, that's funny, if you ask the wild bear calmly and nicely enough it just might go away...but don't be loud, be gentle and kind because you don't want to hurt the wild animals feelings!

    • @SpOoNmAn365
      @SpOoNmAn365 Рік тому +107

      @@inthemountainswithken I only wish bears could sense a woke human and scare them a little more 🤣

    • @inthemountainswithken
      @inthemountainswithken Рік тому +32

      @@SpOoNmAn365 but if the woke human gets scared away by the bear how are they going to get all that great bear footage for their Facebook page?

    • @michaelbrownlee9497
      @michaelbrownlee9497 Рік тому +124

      Are you nuts, its a hunting technique. You chase him up the tree, he pounces on you. He was also using the trees to try and get the guy to run, then he can attack from behind. They like to bite the nuts.
      If your alive and screaming and he's chowing down on your now severed leg, he won't look up until he's ready for your other leg.
      They don't have feelings for you.

  • @IcySync
    @IcySync 9 місяців тому +64

    Bear encounters are extremely common in my province. I've seen a black bear nearly every single day this summer. Just yelling loudly and aggressively will get them to back off. Also stand as tall as you can and lift your arms to appear bigger.

    • @jotacalvo
      @jotacalvo 8 місяців тому +8

      Unfortunately I’m 5’3”…
      Basically a chicken dinner.

    • @abbybrunet
      @abbybrunet 7 місяців тому

      😮

    • @mmmmmmm3246
      @mmmmmmm3246 6 місяців тому +5

      Where do you live? So I can avoid that area

    • @IcySync
      @IcySync 6 місяців тому +11

      @@mmmmmmm3246 LOL! I live in British Columbia, Canada! We also get grizzlies, wolves, lynxes, and cougars. Trust me, Black Bears are the least problematic of all these.

    • @matthewkirkpatrick5545
      @matthewkirkpatrick5545 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@IcySyncand people go on about how dangerous Australian wildlife is haha

  • @user-og5se4jn5z
    @user-og5se4jn5z 4 місяці тому

    He was just “looking for a picnic basket”!!

  • @RoMe206
    @RoMe206 4 місяці тому

    You’re supposed to say “Beary nice to meet you!” 😂

  • @chuniquepaceno470
    @chuniquepaceno470 9 місяців тому +379

    My understanding (from watching another video) is that bear spray should be deployed well beyond the close range this bear gets. The other video made mention of how quickly a charging bear can cover ground and the idea of bear spray is to lay out clouds along the bear's intended path, ahead of the bear so that it has to go through the stuff to reach you. Apparently, this large bear spray canisters has some decent range. And, as noted in this video, as soon as the individual deployed the spray, the bear was off and running, so I think I'd opt for the quick deployment of any bear heading my way.

    • @huntstyle
      @huntstyle 9 місяців тому +45

      I have one that sprays 40 feet. The thing about this situation is, if the guy would've been loud and aggressive rather than his soft, friendly, "hey, bear", he probably would've scared the bear off without even needing the spray. Black bears are way more skittish than most people realize. But outside of that, he definitely waits wayyyyy too long and lets the bear get way too close before he FINALLY sprays. And it only took a quick tap of the trigger.

    • @highfae
      @highfae 9 місяців тому +6

      Yeah and your goal should be to deter the bear, not hurt it.

    • @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 9 місяців тому +23

      I would never trust my life against a bear on spray. I'm always strapped when I enter Bear country, even a puny black bear. Any bear that wants to attack me will taste some 10mm rounds from my Glock

    • @donaldpump3072
      @donaldpump3072 7 місяців тому

      I agree with you

    • @JasonLeeCalifornia
      @JasonLeeCalifornia 7 місяців тому +12

      He waited 5 business days to actually spray the bear then practically waited until the bear was upwind!

  • @Mayrik92
    @Mayrik92 5 місяців тому +257

    This guy is crazy for not using the spray before, because imagine if another bear came from behind him because he was too focused in the first one.

    • @TheHurricane2k
      @TheHurricane2k 4 місяці тому +36

      Or if he tript over a log .. dude was playing with his life

    • @AusieStar
      @AusieStar 4 місяці тому +40

      They not Raptors mate

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 4 місяці тому +20

      Bears aren’t pack animals

    • @Mayrik92
      @Mayrik92 4 місяці тому +16

      @@Sniperboy5551 nobody said they are pack animals, but this guy been walking backwards for long distance so it could happen that he accidentally enters another bear territory and he gets attacked from behind so.

    • @jakeplumber1373
      @jakeplumber1373 4 місяці тому

      Yall are straight idiots if you think that bear was a threat. He endangered himself more than that bear did.

  • @alveeomar4018
    @alveeomar4018 4 місяці тому

    Turning on the camera made him immortal - "The camera man never dies"

  • @bentuovila5296
    @bentuovila5296 4 місяці тому +1

    The bear looked pretty shy. Try offering a hug to reassure it.

  • @someonesdaughter3180
    @someonesdaughter3180 Рік тому +1235

    As soon as that bear started hopping onto the trees, I could tell it was becoming excited and the hunting instinct was kicking in.
    I’m glad you had your camera, but more glad you had bear spray!

    • @MilkyWhite1
      @MilkyWhite1 Рік тому +36

      Why does it climb the trees like that when hunting?

    • @E1evenMusic
      @E1evenMusic Рік тому

      If he wanted to hunt him down he would. He was just curious.

    • @Korovkin_Pavel
      @Korovkin_Pavel Рік тому +112

      The bear saw him as a competition, not as food, that is why he climbed trees, to look bigger and tougher.

    • @josephmoya5098
      @josephmoya5098 Рік тому +159

      @@Korovkin_Pavel It was a young bear. It was being playful. But a playful bear can mean a dead human. This guy had way more patience than me. The second that bear started running my direction, bear spray would have been all up in his face.

    • @dasas22134
      @dasas22134 Рік тому +28

      @@MilkyWhite1 read somewhere that he is warming up his muscles for atack, not sure if that's the reason but could be

  • @Nobody_896
    @Nobody_896 Рік тому +108

    The strength of bears is scary strong ,the way they can move vertically just as easerly as along the ground never ceases to amaze me,

  • @dissolutevoid
    @dissolutevoid 4 місяці тому

    The way he was saying “hey bear” even I woulda been curious

  • @mbisson5816
    @mbisson5816 4 місяці тому

    Bear is thinking, "Yeah, I'd like him with a little salt ... whoa hold the PEPPER.. cough cough. I'm outa 'eeeeeeeere!"

  • @adammitchell3462
    @adammitchell3462 Рік тому +290

    I would've probably sprayed long before he did lol,it's incredible how surprisingly agile these animals are,so light and fast that I don't think he should've allowed it to get as close as it did

    • @Alstanus
      @Alstanus 8 місяців тому +4

      That's what I was just thinking. Idk how far that spray can go, but I was just reading a guide that said to start spraying when they're coming towards you and within about 30 feet away.

    • @adammitchell3462
      @adammitchell3462 8 місяців тому +6

      The spray that I carry is rated for 25 feet,I probably would've started spraying at 30 lol

    • @Wh4L205
      @Wh4L205 6 місяців тому +9

      Yes you’re suppose to release it in the air before it gets near you. And let it rip at 15 ft (while holding a high caliber hand gun, in my case)

  • @ericmarks6322
    @ericmarks6322 Рік тому +27

    The bear was an uncompensated participant in this commercial.

  • @TerrorVTheTitan
    @TerrorVTheTitan 4 місяці тому

    Bro really said "Cameraman never dies"

  • @MindofMichaelMyers
    @MindofMichaelMyers 4 місяці тому

    They bear was so extra. I can imagine the mission impossible theme playing as the bear moves from tree to tree all taking cover.

  • @bradatherton9369
    @bradatherton9369 Рік тому +136

    He looks like he just wants a hug. A bear hug.

    • @TurtleTrader
      @TurtleTrader Рік тому +3

      😁

    • @ririroro7178
      @ririroro7178 Рік тому +3

      A last hug

    • @somebb
      @somebb Рік тому +1

      And the guy talks as if he is asking for a hug but keeps walking away. Had the bear confused.

  • @Will-_-_-_77
    @Will-_-_-_77 Рік тому +40

    "Hey bear" was the last words of a famous bear psychologist

  • @2369drew
    @2369drew 4 місяці тому +1

    Go bear go.!! 🐻. Don't lose your meal. Nature has blessed u with the power.

  • @TKPmuzic
    @TKPmuzic 4 місяці тому

    Bear be like: im just trying to reach out to you about your car extended warranty 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @doomsdayking4843
    @doomsdayking4843 Рік тому +404

    The best way to keep a bear away is to start being as loud as you can. Other options include opening up your jacket, like wings, and try to appear as large as possible. If you're with multiple people, group together. The main thing is to show the bear that you aren't worth the energy to take down. Generally, bears have poor eyesight so doing the things I mentioned are likely to succeed.

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому +1

      Or just shoot it in the heart and lungs

    • @doomsdayking4843
      @doomsdayking4843 Рік тому +7

      @@WaitWhatsMyName yeah if you have a gun. Not everyone owns guns.

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому

      @@doomsdayking4843 then they deserve the death they receive

    • @xxXxXxGxXxXxx
      @xxXxXxGxXxXxx Рік тому +11

      Black bears are practically harmless, I enjoy my encounters and they tend to wanna show off when they get excited, especially since how lonely they are.

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому +79

      @@xxXxXxGxXxXxx your ignorance is insane, I lived in Alaska and I know three people that got attacked. And no not because they were messing with them

  • @locngo
    @locngo 4 місяці тому

    The man was calling Hey Bear! And the Bear just came by to say whats up

  • @RJD0314
    @RJD0314 4 місяці тому

    Guy: "Its okay. I'm leavin "
    Bear: "Yeah? Now youze can't leave. "

  • @avilafamily7112
    @avilafamily7112 Рік тому +168

    I never realized how that spray could be so helpful. Thanks for sharing.

    • @SymbolicLogic24
      @SymbolicLogic24 Рік тому +23

      Wouldn't go around in Grizzley country with just spray. You'd want a high powered handgun or a .308 rifle.

    • @jasonh4167
      @jasonh4167 Рік тому +1

      Bears rely on there sence of smell to hunt, once peppered lost that for a min. and re assessed the food thought.

    • @deirdrekiely6187
      @deirdrekiely6187 Рік тому

      @Jason H THEIR SENSE, not there sence. English 101.

    • @deirdrekiely6187
      @deirdrekiely6187 Рік тому +4

      @CynicalJester No, you don't need a high-powered rifle. Bear Spray works. Gun nut.

    • @dininelbourne
      @dininelbourne Рік тому +2

      @Jacob Mullins , never heard that one before. Care to elaborate?

  • @cgimovieman
    @cgimovieman Рік тому +453

    This is pretty textbook as for what to do when running into a bear. Be calm, don’t run, and slowly back away. The other other thing, like a few comments mentioned, is to put your arms up or make yourself look as large as possible, and maybe make a loud noise while doing so. Still, sometimes none of this works, and that’s why a can of bear spray is an important thing to have while in the woods.

    • @theoriginalfuzzlemutt7526
      @theoriginalfuzzlemutt7526 Рік тому +38

      Maybe don't keep calling the bear..

    • @poohead8022
      @poohead8022 Рік тому +31

      Plan A….. Make sure you have a rifle in bear country

    • @williamworth2746
      @williamworth2746 Рік тому +11

      And a .357

    • @cgimovieman
      @cgimovieman Рік тому +9

      Eh, I’d never shoot a bear. There are a lot more humans on earth than bears, and they’re just doing what they do. We have our own numbers to spare.

    • @-R.E.D.A.C.T.E.D-
      @-R.E.D.A.C.T.E.D- Рік тому +64

      @@cgimovieman you're funny af. The only reason why you shoot a bear is if it tries to attack you. You're right, we can definitely spare you.

  • @silvershelbygt5006
    @silvershelbygt5006 4 місяці тому

    He was just looking for a picnic basket. 🐻

  • @justinnav
    @justinnav 5 місяців тому

    Dude just wanted to show off his cool bear parkour tricks 🤣

  • @shanesnellingscience
    @shanesnellingscience Рік тому +750

    That young bear was getting bolder and bolder, it was thinking of attacking you from the moment it saw you but was intimidated; none of his prey stand upright like that, the closest reference on how to take that animal down for food would be charging the trees like he’s doing (could also be an instinctual response to test your intimidation) but in short he was out foraging and when he saw you was thinking of making a human sandwich.

    • @E1evenMusic
      @E1evenMusic Рік тому +24

      No, he just looked curious. Believe me if he wanted to hunt him down he would.

    • @Hamza-uh6oy
      @Hamza-uh6oy Рік тому +43

      @@E1evenMusic Not sure about bears but many animals do what Shane said, they see if you're a prey or a predator by falsely charging you

    • @LunaBella2006
      @LunaBella2006 Рік тому +29

      @@Hamza-uh6oy by that spray, he thought humans are predators. Hopefully he never wants to attack humans. Lol

    • @floridaeagle
      @floridaeagle Рік тому +7

      bears climb trees when they feel insecure

    • @Ichengo42
      @Ichengo42 Рік тому +4

      From what I've gathered I don't think there are many animals that would actually eat humans as we quite literally taste horrible to them but hunger is always the dominant side when close to starvation so you can never be careful.

  • @Armyblink4life554
    @Armyblink4life554 Рік тому +189

    The way he had many chances where he could’ve very easily made one wrong move walking backwards and tripping on one of the many logs on the ground😭 I was so worried he would fall on his back and the bear would come storming

    • @Ben-Ken
      @Ben-Ken Рік тому +5

      Yea, we've been primed for that scenario by countless horror movies where someone falls and can't get up or the car suddenly won't start.

    • @MM-overtime
      @MM-overtime Рік тому +1

      That's what I was thinking too

    • @PleasantLeech
      @PleasantLeech Рік тому +1

      Ehh, he was walking very slowly. And likely looking backwards more often than you can tell with the camera. Not very easy to trip when you are being calm and slow like this dude was.

    • @pdloder
      @pdloder Рік тому +1

      Tripping while doing the walking backwards thing is a massive hazard and shouldn't be discounted.

    • @wwg1wga291
      @wwg1wga291 Рік тому +1

      It was quite intense.that big bear moved fast .I thought it was going to pounce from the tree.the guy dealt with this scenario very well.

  • @brotherzebulonx1213
    @brotherzebulonx1213 4 місяці тому

    That bear was like.. I’m Running Out Trees Buddy 😋 YOUR “A” is NEXT

  • @Dan-qv2tb
    @Dan-qv2tb День тому

    You did the perfect thing by filming as it saved your life. Everyone knows the camera guy doesn’t die.

  • @Scablands_Scavenger
    @Scablands_Scavenger Рік тому +88

    LOL, sounded like he was inviting him to supper. Speaking in such a mild mannered tone only encouraged the bears curiosity to size him up and flex on him while he continued to yield ground. Luckily he did not trip walking backwards for so long, may have triggered the bears instincts to capitalize on the situation, even just run and swat. Glad the spray seemed to put an end to the curiosity, hopefully it was enough to put a little fear in the bear for the next person.

    • @jimlambrick4642
      @jimlambrick4642 Рік тому +11

      Exactly. This was a 'how to training course' on how not to deal with a curious bear.

    • @AirstripBum
      @AirstripBum Рік тому +6

      I agree. He should have been raising his voice at the bear and using threatening, loud tones. I would have used the spray way before he did.

    • @Rhaspun
      @Rhaspun Рік тому +4

      @@AirstripBum It seemed like the bear slowed down slightly when his voice was a bit louder at times.

    • @fruitsyfarms5115
      @fruitsyfarms5115 Рік тому +4

      I spray first and chat quietly later

    • @britzel71
      @britzel71 Рік тому

      Not true..Black bear sure but he handled it really well.

  • @rchrdjms62
    @rchrdjms62 Рік тому +46

    I don't know much but it seems like if you have a deterrent that you should use it sooner and not keep backing up for so long. If you're walking backwards you're more likely to fall and then you'd be dead. Just remember when in bear country the best deterrent is to take a slow Uncle with you.

    • @mth469
      @mth469 Рік тому +15

      The longer her backed up,
      the higher the UA-cam views

  • @lupusdeum3894
    @lupusdeum3894 4 місяці тому

    Aww! He just wanted to see what was in your picnic basket. 😅

  • @LuvThatDirtyWater
    @LuvThatDirtyWater 4 місяці тому +1

    Notwithstanding the fact that this BLACK bear is brown this is an excellent video! At 0:50, bear is at least 50' away and it is small (150 pd) but steadily closing the gap. Note how it climbs a tree with each approach and pay attention to the tree shadows because this little bear is more than curious. In fact, it has bad intention and it is listening intently (ears up) but it isn't in attack mode (ears tucked) and Curtis is lucky he had his bear spray or he would've been fugged
    Note at 1:45 bear is licking his chops and note how quickly it went from nowhere to up a tree at 2:00. Now multiply that by 10! That gives you an idea of how FAST a bear can be and note how there are no more shadows at 2:30. In fact, Curtis is out of trees and yet bear is still approaching. Only now his head is down and his ears are slightly tucked and do not be deceived by its small size. If it was hungry and Curtis didn't have his bear spray this little 150 pd bear bear would have had him for lunch!

    • @PTRRanger951
      @PTRRanger951 4 місяці тому

      Well it is a black bear though.

  • @chadjmoore
    @chadjmoore Рік тому +165

    Very impressed with how calm you were trying to give the young youngling a chance to walk away.

    • @iceman3117
      @iceman3117 Рік тому +3

      Something Anakin clearly didn't do

    • @whyisblue923taken
      @whyisblue923taken Рік тому

      He was baiting the youngling. He is attempting to gain the Dark Side powers.

  • @user-br2wl6hi9z
    @user-br2wl6hi9z Рік тому +82

    Мужик молодец! Медведь какой-то спецназовец, приближается зигзагом, используя естественные прикрытия деревья и т .д.

    • @saint9487
      @saint9487 Рік тому +8

      Это уже инстинкты, они научились действовать нестандартно, что бы по ним было сложно стрелять.

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 Рік тому +1

      My Fishing Gear is in the Kitchen!!

    • @amitjalui
      @amitjalui Рік тому

      😂🤣🤣😂

    • @jurgenklopp5612
      @jurgenklopp5612 Рік тому +2

      На дурака играет 😆

    • @user-wn6en8ed1m
      @user-wn6en8ed1m Рік тому +4

      "...исполюзуя складки местности и их защитные свойства".А если серьезно,думаю медведь хотел зайти за спину. Ну или обойти по флангу)

  • @dougweller605
    @dougweller605 4 місяці тому

    I clicked on this video just to read the comments. You guys did not disappoint!

  • @Yes-mn2lq
    @Yes-mn2lq 4 місяці тому

    “Never run from predators” immediately begins fleeing backwards

  • @bluehunnidzinc8527
    @bluehunnidzinc8527 10 місяців тому +6

    He literally kept calling the bear. What a natural air head.