An EPIC Alaskan Float Hunt For BISON

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • #bison #hunting #alaska
    Join Jim Baichtal on an epic adventure as he embarks on a float hunt for bison in the rugged Alaskan backcountry. With his hunting partner Barth by his side, they navigate the wild rivers and breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, encountering various wildlife along the way, including a majestic grizzly bear.
    Their journey takes an unexpected turn when Barth falls ill with COVID-19, but the duo's determination and resilience shine through as they press on despite the challenge. After many days of searching and with little luck, their perseverance pays off when they finally take down a bull bison.
    Experience the thrill of the hunt, the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, and the unwavering spirit of two hunters on a mission. Don't miss this incredible story of adventure, survival, and triumph in one of the most remote and stunning places on Earth.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 131

  • @abemagana2182
    @abemagana2182 28 днів тому +10

    I love seeing men get excited as they always have. What a blessing this life is.

  • @jlcinternet
    @jlcinternet Місяць тому +30

    Much respect to that hunter. He respects the game and the land. That’s a real hunter right there and what a trip of a lifetime. Alaska is the real deal.

    • @MAGNUMICAable
      @MAGNUMICAable Місяць тому +1

      Cuz he can afford the hunt?

    • @Cstil18
      @Cstil18 Місяць тому

      No he didnt hunt for the meat

    • @blasblasblas2094
      @blasblasblas2094 28 днів тому

      jlcinternet, Not really sir. It is also sad to see so much meat being wasted here as well. It's like throwing away more than half of the bull's meat. What a waste. I'm more okay when someone really hunt for the meat to survive like the native people did in the old days rather than people just hunt for fun today. It's really unfair to the animal and that's how the bison disappeared when these white settlers came.

    • @drjimbaichtal
      @drjimbaichtal 9 днів тому

      Thank you. And for the other comments ALL meat was taken, some organs, and the cull fat. This hunt was for the meat! As a hunter I always hope to take a mature animal.

  • @daviddemand6856
    @daviddemand6856 16 днів тому +2

    Jim is a manly man’s man! I love when he’s in the shows.

  • @Cypher3882
    @Cypher3882 19 днів тому +2

    It's one of my all-time favorite hunting videos now. Simple yet majestic. This man deserves this tag and the Bison he took. Congratulations sir. Hope before my time comes I can experience something like this.

  • @gabelaturner1679
    @gabelaturner1679 Місяць тому +7

    Wow, what a hunt. I'm so happy for you guys. I feel so fortunate to come home from a hard day at work, kick my feet back, and watch a new episode of Fresh Tracks! Thanks guys!

  • @ROLLINGTHUNDER33A
    @ROLLINGTHUNDER33A Місяць тому +6

    Always Love the Episodes where Dr Jim Hunts! Especially when he is hunting with his Hawken Rifle!

  • @Prof_Scar
    @Prof_Scar 12 днів тому +2

    Growing old and sitting at your balcony and enjoying the view and thinking about Life was... Thats my dream before i leave this world and meet my Lord

  • @FloatingVillageLife
    @FloatingVillageLife Місяць тому +2

    Your content is a thrilling testament to adventure and the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Each video captures the essence of your epic float hunt for bison, showcasing your skill, perseverance, and deep connection with nature. Your storytelling transports viewers into the heart of Alaska's rugged terrain, where every moment is filled with excitement and discovery. And I am Floating Village Life

  • @josephstephens3852
    @josephstephens3852 Місяць тому +4

    Congratulations Jim, that was an epic hunt. Marcus you did your usual great job of capturing the essence of the hunt. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    • @blasblasblas2094
      @blasblasblas2094 28 днів тому

      Congratulation for what? Killing a big bison just for the horn and throwing away more than half of the bison's meat is considered okay for most white hunters? What a waste. That's how these beautiful bison disappeared when the white settlers came. It would be more okay if someone hunt the animal for the meat to survive like those native people did in the old days. Think about it. Just like when someone's trying to shoot you because they want to steal your Nike Shoes.

  • @thevoyageur2152
    @thevoyageur2152 Місяць тому +2

    It shows how rare it is to get a tag that Jim isn’t using his Hawkins.
    Great Hunt, Thanks for taking us along.

    • @danielwood2459
      @danielwood2459 Місяць тому

      Hawken my guy. Guessing your dad had one when you were growing up and you heard the term but never read it. They're awesome.

  • @frankscherping
    @frankscherping 2 дні тому

    Paige & Jeff, you two are a real hoot together. I sure enjoy watching y'all's adventures together!!!....
    Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy,
    Frank Scherping❤😊❤

  • @hearstdaman2269
    @hearstdaman2269 Місяць тому +2

    That was really unique! I've never seen a float trip for bison. Jim also did an amazing job narrating the episode! Thanks for sharing!

  • @NotchingTags
    @NotchingTags Місяць тому +4

    what an adventure! I can only hope that if I draw a tag at his age, I will be able and willing to go as far and as deep as he did. Much respect. As for the guy wearing the mask?......well, anyway.

  • @richardjackson3939
    @richardjackson3939 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful place to hunt, great film, lucky 1st shot, great 2nd shot.

  • @Roosterboy_00
    @Roosterboy_00 28 днів тому +2

    Nice bull, it looks like you may have hit the bottom loin. What did you hit with the first shot? Great episode.
    Compliment sandwich

  • @TheTrevally
    @TheTrevally Місяць тому +2

    What a fantastic trip you must have had with you hunting mate epic hunt. Mark. NewZealand.

  • @tamashucsko5827
    @tamashucsko5827 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for sharing! It must be magnificent. I am dreaming to have a hunt.

  • @masstrapper7645
    @masstrapper7645 Місяць тому +4

    Awesome, congratulations guys on a successful hunt 👍👍

  • @mn05zk
    @mn05zk Місяць тому +6

    Awesome! Good hunt. Over the border in Yukon we have wood bison on an OTC tag. It’s my favourite hunt outside of sheep, got my 10th bison last winter.

    • @Lexidezi225
      @Lexidezi225 Місяць тому +1

      Damn!! In the lower 48 it is almost impossible to get a tag.

    • @maddawgnoll
      @maddawgnoll Місяць тому +1

      ​@@Lexidezi225different subspecies and population control

  • @edwardsabo8368
    @edwardsabo8368 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely awesome. Thanks Jim .

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 8 днів тому

    Pretty awesome hunt the float on the river fresh air good food & the shot that counts ! Very beautiful country when you spend time on the water 👍

  • @clay3372
    @clay3372 Місяць тому +2

    Outstanding episode. I could feel the excitement Jim had when the bull was done.

  • @sammckinney6487
    @sammckinney6487 Місяць тому +1

    Great hunt. Marcus. Your the man when it comes to capturing the "feeling" of that hunt . Awesome bison.

  • @terryanderson
    @terryanderson Місяць тому +2

    Dream trip

  • @rweisele
    @rweisele Місяць тому +1

    A top notch hunt and video, thanks so much for taking us along!!!!

  • @ericsharpe2497
    @ericsharpe2497 Місяць тому +2

    Jim, Marcus and team you consistently impress me with your drive, knowledge and professionalism. I learn every episode.. thank you!

  • @RealRadNek
    @RealRadNek Місяць тому +1

    Boatloads of fun! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @gowireless6505
    @gowireless6505 Місяць тому +2

    enjoyed your pronghorn hunt, northern nevada has some cool places, whether its unit 32,34,12,or11,, numbers except for horses seem to be down though

  • @shauncarter8149
    @shauncarter8149 Місяць тому +2

    Great adventure and excellent job sharing it with many who appreciate the hunt in wild places and who also dream of experiencing it some day!

    • @blasblasblas2094
      @blasblasblas2094 28 днів тому

      When you hunt and take every thing for meat to survive than it's okay but when you hunt a big animal like that just for the horn and only keep a few pounds of meat? What a waste. That's how those beautiful bison disappeared when these white settlers came. Just speak the facts, not a hate comment.

  • @weekender38
    @weekender38 Місяць тому +1

    CONGRATS all around. You worked hard for that one.

  • @johnlang4970
    @johnlang4970 Місяць тому +1

    hunt of a lifetime🙏

  • @georgemurphy9910
    @georgemurphy9910 5 днів тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your bison hunt nice job 👍 🎉

  • @leonardryan8723
    @leonardryan8723 Місяць тому +2

    Bison 🦬 DOWN , great video. Place for fresh onions 🧅 and a cast iron fry pan . Honda outboard engine be need on the raft 😊 for getting around the river . 😊 place for me and my skinning knife 🔪 and steel sharpening tool .

  • @mikecollins8241
    @mikecollins8241 Місяць тому +2

    Every time you make one of these videos I think about buying an Alpacka inflatable kayak.. but I (finally!) Found a Sportspal canoe, so I'm all set for a float trip.. at least for now 😂

  • @malia4710
    @malia4710 27 днів тому +1

    This was great...wow...truly incredible

  • @terryanderson
    @terryanderson Місяць тому +3

    Congrats on a great hunt

  • @jamespugh
    @jamespugh 7 днів тому

    What a amazing hunt. To enjoy time friends and gods 🙏 mother nature along tge Alaskan back country away from must all people where stuff is still wild. That big bull way from main herd so more likely old non breeder so you took a awesome mature bull for ur family and friends to enjoy the meat. Fur make awesome rug for sure.

  • @paulhazel5754
    @paulhazel5754 Місяць тому +1

    wow. thank you

  • @ecv03
    @ecv03 26 днів тому +1

    Great hunt.
    I always wanted to get a American Buffalo.
    God bless you.

  • @HarryPredator
    @HarryPredator Місяць тому +2

    Nice videos...great 👍💯

  • @flintandball6093
    @flintandball6093 Місяць тому +3

    That hunt was begging for a muzzleloader.

  • @watsonrk1
    @watsonrk1 Місяць тому +1

    Incredible footage... like I was on the hunt with you!

  • @tonysalecki
    @tonysalecki Місяць тому +1

    I was a wilderness raft guide in idaho for many years. Selway, middle fork and main salmon. I always have dreamed of hunting from a raft as transportation

  • @arronsong3913
    @arronsong3913 19 днів тому

    What an adventure!!!!

  • @appleseeD552
    @appleseeD552 Місяць тому +1

    MAN, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW GOOD THAT TASTED. 😋 1st time watching....WON'T be my last. Peace ✌😎

  • @justtl5885
    @justtl5885 Місяць тому +1

    Nice work, boys!

  • @AndrewPorter10
    @AndrewPorter10 Місяць тому +1

    12 minute mark. Mountain Man reference. I think he was talking about beaver in the movie though haha.

  • @KC-7mm
    @KC-7mm Місяць тому +1

    That was awesome

  • @KaseyMock
    @KaseyMock Місяць тому +1

    Add this to the bucket list

  • @mikeylikethailand
    @mikeylikethailand Місяць тому

    Hit the spot for me this evening ... thanx, well done

  • @tomgensel4134
    @tomgensel4134 Місяць тому +2

    👍👍👍 Super !!!

  • @jameshurd4815
    @jameshurd4815 Місяць тому +1

    Well done!!!

  • @cristianalmonacid932
    @cristianalmonacid932 29 днів тому +1

    Saludos de chile

  • @joningevinjevoll973
    @joningevinjevoll973 17 днів тому

    Great film, thank you 😊

  • @Billsmade
    @Billsmade 14 днів тому

    Great narrative and footage, give the camera man a big thumbs up.

  • @phillhansen7238
    @phillhansen7238 Місяць тому +2

    Does Jim still live in Alaska? Awesome adventure!

  • @billhanley5878
    @billhanley5878 14 днів тому

    Congratulations!

  • @1tahunyanglalu424
    @1tahunyanglalu424 13 днів тому

    Alam yang indah 😮

  • @drewhartman6610
    @drewhartman6610 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! That was fun to watch. Great Job.

  • @efdear1730
    @efdear1730 15 днів тому

    Americans and violence..such a endless love story😂

  • @rezkali01
    @rezkali01 14 днів тому +1

    nice shot.which caliber did you use for this hunt?

  • @MrRyanmcmahon
    @MrRyanmcmahon Місяць тому +2

    Anyone know the final song at the end, nice tune?

    • @bajohnnie
      @bajohnnie Місяць тому

      River Foxcroft - Chicken Got No Head

  • @user-lg7kq3mv9o
    @user-lg7kq3mv9o 11 днів тому

    Hi i am subscriber ❤ gd bless

  • @kelseyjames3528
    @kelseyjames3528 Місяць тому +2

    Only doesn't matter with Steve live or die alone

  • @camdenpyeatt4514
    @camdenpyeatt4514 14 днів тому +1

    Cool vid but why is that guy wearin a mask? 😂

  • @christabbada2861
    @christabbada2861 25 днів тому +1

    Just hunt what you need and don't waste anything

  • @5497766
    @5497766 20 днів тому

    AWESOME VIDEO & ADVENTURE-----THANKS MUCH FOR THAT !!!

  • @georgelaliberte1053
    @georgelaliberte1053 Місяць тому +3

    What was your rifle chambered in ?
    Great video 👍

    • @Fresh_Tracks
      @Fresh_Tracks  Місяць тому +3

      .300 Win Mag, 180 Grain NOSLER E-Tips!

  • @kelseyjames3528
    @kelseyjames3528 Місяць тому +1

    Money don't g
    Come by lik3 Steve

  • @NCWoodlandRoamer
    @NCWoodlandRoamer Місяць тому

    Wow what an incredible hunt. Can you tell us what cartridge he used on this hunt?

  • @abdoufataou5214
    @abdoufataou5214 Місяць тому +1

    Nice but ya waisted the meat they only took few meat with them

    • @Fresh_Tracks
      @Fresh_Tracks  Місяць тому +2

      You’d be wrong. They took everything.

    • @abdoufataou5214
      @abdoufataou5214 Місяць тому +1

      @@Fresh_Tracks okay that’s good if they took everything I’m saying this because I myself is a hunter too I hunt buffalo in Africa all the time and we leave nothing we take everything home nothing stay there

  • @danblumel
    @danblumel 12 днів тому

    Barnes TTSX or Hammer Copper bullet ?

  • @user-hq4qg6pq6n
    @user-hq4qg6pq6n 7 днів тому +1

    Kerala

  • @HammadAli-rb9dw
    @HammadAli-rb9dw Місяць тому +1

    Sir why you left the meat... Don't waste the nature

  • @griffinhotchkiss5644
    @griffinhotchkiss5644 14 днів тому +1

    i pulled the fairwell bison hunt for this September

  • @kenwiltsie6920
    @kenwiltsie6920 Місяць тому

    When was this hunt filmed?

    • @allenwilson9656
      @allenwilson9656 Місяць тому

      Around 2018 he said at the 1:46 mark that had hunted this 4 years ago

    • @kenwiltsie6920
      @kenwiltsie6920 Місяць тому

      @@allenwilson9656 weird. Covid didn’t hit until end of 2019/2020

    • @Fresh_Tracks
      @Fresh_Tracks  Місяць тому

      This was hunt filmed in the fall of 2022.

    • @kenwiltsie6920
      @kenwiltsie6920 Місяць тому

      @@allenwilson9656 the hunt was filmed fall of 2022.

  • @timjk32
    @timjk32 Місяць тому

    I just don't understand how an average person could even afford special hunts like that. they are not like your local deer tag

    • @WigeonWitch
      @WigeonWitch Місяць тому +2

      There's nothing about this that's average, that's why it's so exciting to watch. If this guy was just getting groceries or paying the phone bill, it wouldn't be worth the massive resources that go into producing the film. Enjoy it!

    • @drjimbaichtal
      @drjimbaichtal 9 днів тому

      I am an average person that chooses to afford hunts like this. You can do it yourself for a lot less than you think. I have been doing hunts like this for over 30 years and know what is required.

  • @JackWilson-rs5vw
    @JackWilson-rs5vw 12 днів тому

    Men with guns hunting an innocent animal, no wonder there getting less and less in the wild, I hope your all proud of yourselves.

    • @jamespugh
      @jamespugh 7 днів тому

      He took a mature bull that was out of the herd more likely no breading bull. Take a mature bull by ethical hunter that took for meat 🍖 to feed his family and friends for over few months on clean meat is why we hunt not store bought it's raised in gods and lords 🙏 mother nature.

  • @wimtheeuwen7315
    @wimtheeuwen7315 Місяць тому +2

    Repost, the same response. Why a rifle cover when in camp you trow it arouns like a piece of firewood? Good filming and work Marcus.

    • @DaNewfNL
      @DaNewfNL Місяць тому

      Product placement maybe? There's a lot of gear on display in this episode that I don't need but would love to buy if I could figure out a way to rationalize it to my auditor general.

    • @maddawgnoll
      @maddawgnoll Місяць тому

      It's too keep debris from messing things up.

  • @barkacademies3829
    @barkacademies3829 25 днів тому

    22:05, save yourself some time. Decent video but it’s entirely too long

  • @angrydieselmechanic2675
    @angrydieselmechanic2675 Місяць тому

    Did this guy draw bison tags in Alaska 2 years in a row? Fresh Tracks posted a series of videos 10 months ago with him on a bison hunt. Just trying to clarify if this is two different hunts.

    • @maddawgnoll
      @maddawgnoll Місяць тому

      No. He drew one in 2012 also.

    • @Fresh_Tracks
      @Fresh_Tracks  Місяць тому +1

      This is the same hunt. We released the Day-by-Day Series last year, and this is a Fresh Tracks episode. The Fresh Tracks episodes take longer to edit, and we incorporate more music, storytelling, conservation, and other things into these "Fresh Tracks" episodes. Day-by-days are linear and about how the hunt plays out with little to no music, no interviews, minimal color corrections, and are meant to be more raw, giving the audience a feeling of being on the hunt with the host. We have found that some people like to see the hunt play out in multiple episodes (Day-by-Day) and some people really enjoy everything in one episode (Fresh Tracks Episodes). So we do both! Typically Day-by-Days come out first as they take less time to edit. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for watching and supporting Fresh Tracks!

    • @angrydieselmechanic2675
      @angrydieselmechanic2675 Місяць тому

      @@Fresh_Tracks Hey, thanks for getting back to me. This one of my favorite channels.

    • @kenwiltsie6920
      @kenwiltsie6920 Місяць тому

      @@Fresh_Tracks so what year was this filmed?

  • @byronleatham1183
    @byronleatham1183 Місяць тому

    I've never heard anything about Alaska having Buffalo

    • @bajohnnie
      @bajohnnie Місяць тому +1

      There are 4 huntable herds of Plains Bison that were transplanted here (from Montana I believe). The first transplant was about 100 years ago now. He was hunting one of those herds in this video. Wood Bison were native to Alaska, but were wiped out a very long time ago. The state acquired some from the Yukon awhile back and have been working on re-introduction efforts.

  • @bellsmountainadventures4917
    @bellsmountainadventures4917 Місяць тому

    Get married have kids and pass the taxidermy down to them

  • @jaysmilinghorse2031
    @jaysmilinghorse2031 Місяць тому

    @22:12 What in the 🤬 is that? The meaning of what he yells? I'm not asking everyone else to respond/reply, I'm asking this bearded person.

  • @alancall5113
    @alancall5113 Місяць тому

    Meat kill 😮

  • @ourlifeinparadise515
    @ourlifeinparadise515 26 днів тому

    I'm not I'm not really sure about the I'm sorry brother at the you just blew two holes through its heart

  • @rg.419
    @rg.419 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations

  • @GIRTHYANDITCURVES
    @GIRTHYANDITCURVES Місяць тому +36

    Ik hes trying to emulate native spirituality but you simply don't say your sorry to an animal you've taken. Its not just their choice but its their time, just be thankful lmao.

    • @johntim8324
      @johntim8324 Місяць тому +1

      who gives a crap dude

    • @808Cummins
      @808Cummins Місяць тому +21

      As a hunter myself you thank the animal for giving it's life. You thank the Lord for the meat on the table. Always thank ke Akua. You don't need to mimic a Native to show respect and thanks for an animal giving it's life. That is why we are hunters. Not wannabe hunters. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

    • @Zekeratt
      @Zekeratt Місяць тому +4

      @@johntim8324 you must, the way your being disrespectful to the person.

    • @GIRTHYANDITCURVES
      @GIRTHYANDITCURVES Місяць тому +2

      @@808Cummins he couldnt help himself. He got a bison tag and started feeling like tatanka lmfao

    • @ghettoguero2396
      @ghettoguero2396 26 днів тому +1

      What’s key is if the hunter respects the animal by fully utilizing what he has harvested. That’s how you thank it.