I Should Be Dead, Bad Grizzly Week ....... UPDATE.
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2018
- OK, 55,000 comments on my channel, new but the 'same' comments non stop on a couple videos, I thought I would reply this way ! Enjoy !
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Its funny that all of these couch potatos are preaching to a professional hunting guide with decades of experience what hes doing wrong in his neck of the woods. Man keep doing you and if I was you I wouldn't even bother reading the comments...except for mine of course.
right...it's easy to speak from the comfort of home lol. No different than trying to tell combat Infantry troops, do and don'ts lol...or young kids in an American ghetto, urban combat scenario, how they should feel or react to situations lol. Leave these things to people who live this stuff, not type them their theoretical handbooks from a computer chair lol
@Adam Baits I'm not sure what your position on this is, but- it happens. Almost always in the most inopportune times. In his case, it would have meant almost certain death. In either case if you hunt long enough over a period of years and decades, an empty chamber or FTF will happen, handload or not. Your comments are nonetheless, duly noted Capt Obvious......
As a professional "couch potato"... I think I speak for MOST of us when I say... I HOPE I AM WRONG and he lives long and pain free without a sidearm.
Think about the money this guy was spending! all I can say is "AMEN"
@Adam Baits trust me. The professional makes mistakes same as the rookie. I've been a cop, a navy sailor, an army soldier, a long distance hiker, yada yada yada. One thing I've learned from my mistakes? Everyone makes 'em. Learn from 'em. And I don't care what the law says. Where I go, my 45 goes. Laws are not to be respected when laws disrespect my right to self preservation. Period
Someone with his experience I'm sure knows what he's doing. I spend lot's of time in Grizzly country, and I have had encounters, one really scary one running into a Grizzly in the dark a 100 ft from camp. It literally roared at a friend and I. Scared the bejesus out of us. But I was also, young and dumb. Cooking fresh caught fish on a camp stove, and not cleaning up like I should have, and in an area with a Grizzly bear warning already put up. I invited that Bear right in on us, and got lucky.
Now a days, I now what I need to do, and I have also learned how to act in bear country, what to do and not do. How to read a beers intentions, and the best way to avoid getting mauled or killed. If your smart, and know your stuff, it really is safer than driving to the grocery store. Bears don't want conflict with human's. They know we are a threat to them. And the occasional mauling that happens, if you break it down, 9 times out of 10, it was the humans fault somewhere along the line.
That said, I still always carry bear spray, just in case. And if I'm hunting in bear country, I use a firearm that will be able to handle a Grizzly, usually carry a 300wm. With the right rounds. Basically because I know that while processing game in the wild, that can be a dangerous time which an attack might occur. But that still hasn't happened.
And this guy has about 20 times the experience I do. So I'm sure his judgement is sound.
One thing I've learned from my years as a cop & as a soldier, Murphy's Law is alive & well. 9 times out of 10 a mauling is the fault of the human? So 1 out of 10 it was because the bear wasn't following our rules? I can make a long list of professionals killed by bears, etc. In some professions there's no margin for errors. Cop, soldier, big game hunting, diving, mtn climbing, flying, etc. Save the generalities. Always be prepared.
Respect you for not having a side arm. but I wouldn’t go out there without one . For me it would be worth it everytime
When you live there everyday you become comfortable I have friends in Alaska they never carry side arms
Agreed. Keep one even if I go for a walk in the woods. You never know what could happen. Therefore better to be prepared everytime.
Very argue able I’d just keep the shotty or a semi on me no sidearm other than a machete or a axe
He’s in Canada that’s there crazy law personality I’d have one anyway
The sidearm isn't to save your client, it's to save your own life.
For those that have commented "Never trust a handload"...I had a box of 25 Fiocci shotgun shells and had two that were duds....it has never happened to me before or since...the point is.... Even factory rounds can be duds
I reload my own and if done properly they far surpass the abilities of factory loads.The handload that he had misfire probably had a bad primer.You never touch the primer with your hands while reloading.Use pliers to pick them up.The oil from your fingers can foul them.
Imagine if a giant grizzly was running you down and confetti 🎉 came out! 😃WTF? Now I lay me down to sleep 😔
I had two pistol rounds in a box of 50 that were duds as well, produced by a big name ammunition manufacturer. Other than that I've probably had less than half a dozen bad factory loads out of many tens of thousands fired in my lifetime.
The only issues I've ever had with my own handloads are ones that I could reasonably expect when experimenting with powder charges, primer seating depth or Cartridge OverAll Length (COAL). Most hand loaders are experimenters at heart, and we learn as much from the failures as we do from our successes.
And that’s why I always wear my seatbelt to go and get bread. And I bring my glock 23 too.
Glad to see you're still uploading!
You also need to be aware that Texas has just 7 million less people in it than all of Canada. The U.S. has ten times more than Canada. I'm not afraid of people either, just of needing something to protect myself and family and not having it. Three people were shot dead today within a mile of my home, and it's still not uncommon.
It's not luck to be unprepared. It's being unprepared. I make my own luck.
Leo Ryan EXACTLY
Leo Ryan evil circle....
Ingemar Oskar Ingemar Oskar It’s not an evil circle, unless you mean it’s unfortunate People are forced to protect themselves at all costs. If you are implying when you have people with Guns bad things are going to happen...there are always going to be bad People. Bad People are going to try to take advantage of good People going about their own business. Bad People don’t care about Laws. There are bad People in Canada right now that are armed with Handguns, and I can’t protect myself, in my Home it’s a different Story though as Feet from me is a 9mm and 12ga. The US is the freest Country in the World (if it was functioning like it’s supposed to), and the 2nd protects every other Amendment. The more rights that are ignored and eroded, the worse it is getting. You can’t compare the US to other Countries, to individual States, yes, but as a whole, no. The States that are “respecting” People’s Rights and individual Freedoms are the safest. The States that violate People’s Rights the more than others are, are some of the most dangerous places to live.
I am Canadian and our gun laws WORK!!
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You're standing in God's country, living the life. Don't allow the stressed out jerks back in the urban world put you on the defensive about experiences they'll never have. Love your videos.
Thank you for the update Steve. I truly can't wait to hear more of your priceless stories. I enjoy all of your content and understand being busy. I'll check out the podcast for sure. Stay safe out there legend!
Better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it.
Amen.
Listen to The Meat-Tree story on the Meateater podcast. Steve Rinella and his buddies were armed to the gills in bear country. They got complacent for about 5 minutes, and all the guns and bear spray didn't mean shit. Complacency Kills.
said the hog farmer...
60 years old and just bought my first.
typical anti-gun Canadian
I grew up hunting in the 80s in Germany, spending most time in the woods, but your stories blew my mind. Really incredible. Thank you for sharing !
You make sense. People that dont get it, will never get it. Nough said. More uploads PLEASE!
Update #2
Sadly, a storied Hunter and guide, famous on UA-cam for his near death Grizzly encounters...
Was killed and eaten by a large grizzly while filming a video on why it's not necessary to carry a gun at all times while in bear country.
Ironic laugh out loud joke...
Or prophetic commentary?
(Either way, I DO enjoy listening to these stories, as I don't get to hunt, and I have the utmost respect for this guy and his abilities, as well as the commitment he takes to help facilitate the experience of hunting for all those he guides, providing them with opportunities to achieve what they could never do on their own. That being said, I'd feel better knowing he carried a last ditch firearm, as the hunters in his charge are kinda counting on him to get this right???
Thanks for the entertaining stories.,😉👍
I think you're totally awesome. You know what you're doing or you wouldn't be alive to tell about all the encounters you have. Bottom line is that you're good at what you do, you keep yourself and other hunters alive. Keep up the great work and put out as many stories as you can.
You remind me of ready Jack O'Conners stories in Outdoor Life when I was a kid back in the sixties. No advertising just the story. Thanks! Brings back the thrill!
Steve!!!! Just wanted to say thanks for the amazing content and thank you for your contribution in conservation and inspiring lots of young blacktail hunters like myself. Youve touched the lives of more hunters than I think even you realize. I send people to watch your content every day.
I look forward to the blacktail vs benchleg debate and so much more. You met my father 2 years ago at the tradex and I hope that one day I get to say hi to you and thank you in person.
Cheers.
Hey Nathan, thanks !! I think I remember him, he took a pic? good luck out there !!
That's him, he took the photo to rub it in that I didn't go with him that year! He enjoyed conversing with you.
Really look forward to that podcast. That’s awesome thanks Steve!!
I just shared this with my friend, that introduced me to your channel. Love your stories, no rush on putting more up. Good luck on your hunts!
What an incredible memory, and eye for detail.
And story telling ability.
Fair enough dude! Understandable ... the moose story is incredible ... well told. It’s weird on the planets align (not in your favor) when you happen to NOT have a weapon ... stay safe and keep the stories coming .. I don’t have an interest in hunting really but totally enjoy your stories .. such awesome creatures out there
You know what you’re doing. I haven’t heard the “hand load story” but the “moose & griz” story was awesome! You interpreted what was happening and what was going to happen perfectly.
All it takes is "one time"
Awesome videos, awesome channel, and love your outlook. I’ve been in the woods my whole life and worry much more about driving on a highway than walking through the woods!!!! Good shit man!!!!
Well he's obviously doing something right. Hope he can keep on never wishing he had a sidearm!
Love your stories!!
Dude...you rock! You're "matter of fact attitude is real as hell! Love your channel!
Your right respect is 99.9% of the battle when it comes to any bear. Stay safe friend love your storys.
Thank you for addressing the issues that others have reacted with, in relation to those intense stories! I have never been around hunters, so it is an education to learn how/what you do as a guide, etc. Stay safe!
Monday morning QB, got to love em. He is the guide he knows what he is doing. Keep making great content.
The Justin Trudeau clips were pretty funny... These videos are great, keep it up
R G hilarious!!! 😂😂😂
Thank you, THE best hunting stories ever....
I agree with you 99% on not needing a gun all the time but I also know that like your seatbelt example yeah you may be fine 90% of the time but the time you actually needed it, you didn't have it, not disagreeing though cuz I to believe its a low chance but just putting it in perspective
I’m not a critic so want to thank you for your stories there great and your a super great story teller would love to sit around a camp fire and listen to you and your friends tell of your adventures probably would sleep with out a gun in the back country again keep up your great story telling
Love your spirit brother real deal outdoorsman here god bless you steve
I hear ya buddy. I live here in B.C. It would be good to be able to carry a sidearm in the bush, our government and many of our fellow citizens wet their pants at the thought of our people carrying firearms. I just got back from a couple of weeks out there in Grizzly country, up around Desolation Sound. I do carry a 12 Ga. for predator protection. Always will.
a 12 gauge shot gun ,wont stop a pissed off qrizzly bear
I carry a 44 magnum handgun on my hip ,I'd rather b alive to go to prison if I'm caught ,then b eatin by a grizzly,its only illegal if your caught & the chances of seeing law enforcement way out in the Bush, are slim to none
12 gauge slug is more devastating than a .44 mag. 44 mag world be more effective, if you were knocked down on your back, with the bear above you. Dangit, all these choices in guns!🙄🤔😁
45 70 and the bear stopper rounds?
Hi folks. Bit of a greenhorn here. But as a former cop. Are u allowed to carry do a Glock 22 or something like that for bear emergency in Canada. I assume something like that would stop a bear God forbid should the need arise
I’m not shaking my head at you. This is your life and you have more experience than I could ever dream about. I would hunt with you anytime 👍🏻✌🏻
I carry a gun to the bathroom with Me, when I leave home I carry two. I'm disabled and live in a small town but if something goes down Kolbe prepared! I thank GOD I live in Alabama and it's easy too carry, if I can't take my weapons I don't go but that's Me, I do like your channel and especially your sasquatch stories, just be careful arm up and take care Brother...
dude, so i take it; you don't sleep. you're that paranoid of something bad happening. what did you do, steal from the mob or snitch. that's insane a weapon on the toilet....yeesh. no judgment just curious.
As far as the "hand load" incident goes, I have also seen Factory ammo fail in the same fashion. If you hunt and shoot long enough, you will see this happen, it doesn't just happen with "hand loaded" ammunition, so you share no burden of fault there in my opinion. You put your experience out here for us fellow hunters and outdoorsmen to enjoy, and unfortunately, all the critics and judgmental A.H.s pop up like daisies after a warm spring rain..... Try to ignore them if you can, they aren't worth the time or the effort and you will never change the troll from being a troll.
There are many of us out here who greatly appreciate you sharing your experiences with us, just remember that when you come across the dipshit comments brother....
So true. There will always be a few dud rounds in every production run. It's unfortunate, but you're not going to discover them until they fail to go off. Choosing the most reliable brand you can find will reduce the likelihood of this happening when it counts most, but you'll never completely eliminate dud rounds. As long as human beings are involved in the process, human error will never fail to rear its ugly head at some point.
@@erynncollier8672 they can be fully primed with dud powder - whose fault is that?
Tomorrow is not promised.
Thanks for the reality check! I LOVE B.C. did my hunting around Dawson Creek in the early 80's. Miss the place thanks for your Videos!
You don't have to apologize or explain yourself just keep telling your "that ain't shit" hunting stories cause they're really cool!
Thankyou, yep, you’re a good, honest Man. Due Respect, you’ve got mine.
Love the stories! Keep doing it! Your the pro, If you don't need gun then you don't, your choice. If I ever make it up there to hunt, I'll be looking you up cause, your confidence and experience!
Love your videos! From a viewer down in the flatlands of Saskatchewan! Would love to eventually come hunt bc one day
You carry, know your weapons & ammo.
The reason I would have a guide is because I don't know the territory or because I am not confident or experienced enough to be on my own in that sort of situation. As much as it costs to go on a guided hunt...I would be relying on my guide for my safety and expect him to be equipped for any emergency. Including a bear attack. I would expect him to always have my back. Just my 2 cents.
He's there to guide you, not be your daddy. Every grown man on this planet is ultimately responsible for their own safety. That doesn't change when you step into the woods.
@@deadaccount-rip If I am paying for a service...I expect to get what I am paying for. He is there for my safety. If he doesn't want to do his job....I better get a refund.
Love your stories! Respect the Grizzly! He is an Icon!
I love listening to your stories as I have some too. Personally im kinda afraid of grizzlies for sure. If im out there id carry. Thxs for your update. Be safe & GB
I usually don't carry a handgun either, but I also don't guide in grizzly bear country. But once in September last year my brother was digging Ginseng in the Appalachian mountains of SW Virginia. He said that all day long something was breaking dead limbs and making noise. If he was in a holler, (the drainage) what ever was making the noise would be on the ridge. If he went up hill to the ridge, what ever was making the noise would be down in the holler. That evening as he was digging a four prong, his heard his wife say, "Oh my God ". It was the bear who finally came in on them, in which like Steve said, it just doesn't happen. My brother said he stood up and done all the normal stuff to run the bear off, but it wouldn't scare. He finally stomped his foot at the bear and growled and the bear lowered his head, pinned its ears back, and all the hair standing up on it. Out of all the bears I've run across, I've only had one to do me that way, and I must say it was a very uncomfortable place to be in. This one makes my brothers second time, because we were together on the first one. But anyway, he said that in his mind the bear may have done something bad if it wasn't for the handgun he pulled out and fired in the air.
YES! Don't fear them, respect them. I am so glad you shared that with people.
Thanks steve. I appreciate your time.
Love the videos keep up the great work. Stay safe would love to go on a trip with you guys
Dang it would be fun to grab a beer with you, and listen to your stories! Your such an interesting person!
You are just outstanding. great job . thanks a lot. SC Navy vet
Thanks for the update.... well done.
You look amazing for fifty I thought you were like 40
Aiden Fishing Daniel Craig’s second career! 😁
Love the stories. You do not have to explain why you did not do something. Its seems everyone has a opinion about everything now days. Just keep the stories coming. Thanks
Bro, you have amazing stories! I just found your channel today. And I absolutely love em. You're funny as hell. Keep up the great work. I hope to hear many more stories from you. Much respect.
I can't believe you called "cartridges," "bullets!" Pfffffft!
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Love your stories and channel!
I love your stories, learn a lot too! Didn't realize horses aren't worried about bears, definitely know mine freak about moose. I was afraid of grizzlies, but the more I learn about bears, I'm more afraid of black bear boars. Your respect for nature is commendable
Keep the stories coming!!
Watched your video of the bear,and moose that ran through your camp. Was an awesome story of truth, and being honest. Will keep on watching.
I'll have to disagree with you on this, tbh. Even if the risk of a fire in a house is small, you always have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and garage. Same with grizz's and stuff. At least carry bear spray.
0hn0haha want to explain why surfers don’t wear a side arm ?
@@proguide66 maybe they should
I would be that "One in a Million". I always always carry heat, in the bush.
I don't have any fire extinguishers anywhere on my property.....
A fire extinguisher is a poor example.
As far as surfing goes, the Sharks on you before you could use your spear gun. I surfed/dived for about 30 years.
For that matter how many people carry a spare car/truck key or house key in their wallet or purse?
Nobody said you had to go hunting with him...... Weekend Warriors
I live, play and hunt in grizzly country, walk my dogs in it daily. I know personally more than a handful of people who have been attacked including fatalities. I have considerable list of my own bear stories. I respect anyone's choice of how to gear up, especially when those choices are based on experience. That said, why no bear spray? You should be teaching that super basic safety tip as a responsible outdoor pro. That stuff saves lives every year where I live. Don't leave home without it.
bear spray does not stop an angry grizzly. Oh. and you should not be 'walking your dogs in grizzly country' unless they are a trained bear dog that will take a bear away from you.
Bears don't like dogs. They stay away from them. Wolves on the other hand.......
Steve, l really enjoy your stories and your style. Can we get the app for Android? Keep the stories coming and stay safe. Thanks
Sure can, it’s on there !!
This man is without a doubt a professional in what he does..... He knows what he’s doing and he’s alive for a reason! His rhyme to his reason is all his own.....
Thank you for explaining the reason for the lack of a firearm. It cleared up a whole lot for me. I never meant to question your professionalism, and I apologize if I did. I just found it rather unusual for a guide to hand his weapon over to someone else. But you obviously know what you are doing, and I love your accounts of dealing with these great beasts. Ever thought about checking out Admiralty Island? Can't hunt there, but the brown bear there are immense. Cross between a polar and griz. Thanks again, and again, my apologies.
Could not agree more. Be wise, be careful, not whiny and scared.
How did I just discover your channel now?!? First video of yours I've seen, but quite looking forward to more. Hey, haters gonna hate! Just keep doing your thing. I carry up here in NWT, but only because help is far away if it ever does hit the fan. Never had to use it yet, but nice to know it's there, just like the spray. Take care.
Good to see and hear you today! : }
This is encouraging. One of my worst fears is being eaten alive by a bear.
Thanks for explaining things very informative.
Good advice, thanks
You are living the life ,very jealous! Wish i could bounce out .... much love michael Woolley!
When I was a boy I was given the book “Alaskan bear tales”. It was a collection of news paper articles and general stories about bear encounters and behavior dating back a century or two. It was fascinating.
Listening to your stories is intense! Thank you for taking the time
I used to read this when I was young too! Such a great read!
Love your videos, please keep posting & uploading!! There are always trolls on the best material.
Good people coming together spreading the truth rage against the machine God Bless keep spreading the truth.
I respect the SHIT out of this guy and love all of his videos and I’m conscious of the fact that he’s one MILLION times more experienced than I’ll ever be. With that being said, when I head into the woods I always carry a side arm. Not because I always expect to need it, I agree that the odds are one million to one. I carry my sidearm because if I do happen to beat those odds, I wanna be damn sure I’m prepared. Often times I’m alone and there’s bears (and wolves) literally EVERYWHERE where I live. Cheers from Juneau, Alaska 👍
I've had missing powder in factory loads, and I've had primers inserted backwards in factory loads.
This guy is great. Good sense of humor.
Thanks for the videos. They are fun!
I'm not certain if I'm afraid of Grizzly bears, I have never seen a bear in person. I have lived all my 60 years in South Texas, and we don't have any bears here except in zoos and I don't think we have a Grizzly at the zoo either. Perhaps I may crap myself, I just don't know. Personally I really enjoyed your story, and I don't think as a person who's never seen one I don't feel qualified to be a critic. I do know that I would be armed in bear country because I live with the most dangerous predators on the planet. Other people so I stay armed at all times and since I live in Texas "I Can" legally carry a handgun on my hip and I do. I even carry it to bed. I have never had a reason to shoot anyone, but it has saved my life and the lives of others many times.
Leo Ryan
They can bite your arm in half. The bite isn't the only thing to be afraid of, the neck and the claws plus a bears bite are the deadly combo.
You should be very scared of grizzly bears and respect definetly them. Bears have really huge tough arms they can use with very long sharp claws that can tear your skin to shreads of meat. And big ass k9's that will tear a huge chunk out of you. Plus they are really smart and if you piss them off theyll go out for revenge on your ass
Closest I came to seeing a bear up close, touching distance was one that was set up in a local, private museum that has a black bear on display. It standing on its hind legs and must be 7 1/2 feet tall and as wide as almost 2 men. I couldn't imagine a brown bear aka. Grizzly standing at around 8 1/2 to 9 feet tall. Bears are huge animals. I was thinking to myself, it will take multiple shots of big bore ammo to put a bear down.
I have had a squib load in factory ammo but I have only encountered that a couple times out of probably hundreds of thousands of rounds.
Love your stories and common sense.
Great vid’s I used to guide for Gary Vince with Muskwa Safaris and the only time I carried a gun was when I had to go back the next morning to recover a quartered up elk or moose. The only time I took it out of the scabbard is when the carcass was buried.
Enjoy the videos it brings back a lot of memories and stories.
PS your more likely to get hurt from a green bronc pack horse.
Your videos are awesome! You're a great story teller.
6 years went by fast rewatching in2024 great share Steve
The picture of Tradeau was hilarious. Good on ya man be careful out there I'd much rather have one via for a moose, bear or even human
One tip on ammo shake your round before loading it. You should be able to feel the powder move in the case. Unless its a compressed charge which you wount find with factory loaded ammo. Also if you notice a lot of powder movement in the case that may indicate an underload......Do NOT shoot an underloaded round!
I don't freak out about you trusting somebody else's reloading I think that your story is amazing and it's a true Act of God I don't know if your religious man but the Lord was with you that day
Famous last words. "Not everyone is scared"
Browning makes a nice BLR that breaks down total of 2-20" pieces can get in 338 I believe. Gives a good punch but packs in easy and goes together quickly
So it is like wearing a seatbelt? I drive the same roads everyday, so wearing a seatbelt that could save my life just in case is dumb because I can predict the future. WTF. SERIOUSLY WTF! I get it because I am an IDIOT and think it will never happen to me! Great clips, thank you!
My left ear during this: 😁 my right ear: 😕
I reload for hunting and for fun. I'm always anal about being organized when reloading to avoid stuff like a powderless shell. But as an extra safeguard, I always give each round a soft little shake to make sure it's hot before boxing it up
Edit: I don't run super hot loads, so there's always a little room. If I don't hear or feel the powder moving in the case, it can also save me from a dangerously hot round.
Great explanation for the trolls....love the channel and your stories. ..keep up the great stories content and channel....God bless. ..JEFF
Loved your video about the grizzly bear and the handloading .
I used to handload all my own shells, I understand it wasn’t you loading, but someone else.
Not as an excuse but I always made a dummy shell to get better accuracy.. A bullet that is longer than factory specs and is as close to the lands will give better accuracy.
Not an excuse, but a plausible explanation.
Thanks Steve.
I tell you what man you have some darn good stories, that's i have to say .
Cross brace body holster with a Glock 10mm with four mags is easy to carry even with the other gear your carrying. And if needed you have it.
totally agree on the ammo issue. i only shoot 3-4 times a season including an animal.