This is one of your best videos, and I'm so glad you did it. I am an NRA certified Range Safety Officer and NRA certified Concealed Pistol Licence (CPL) Instructor so I am very near & dear to the subject of personal protection. We teach people to just be aware of what's going on around them. Like you said, not to be paranoid, but just be aware. That will get you out of many situations without having to fire your weapon, but definitely be carrying for when you might need it. Thanks so much for showing your support of the 2nd amendment, and speaking out about this.
I agree I have always studied wildlife on my free time including cougars there not they are not the problem we are moving into there territory and just trying to surrbive
I@@mikehagan4320 I came here specifically, after seeing this video, to see how many gun haters would respond. I was confident I wouldn't be disappointed. I, too, carry.
Thank you fro addressing the gun issue. You did it in an excellent way and said exactly the right stuff. Thank you, I'm a responsible/law abiding/legal gun owner and armed citizen. I have carried for the last 35 years, it is a way of life to the extent that you don't really think of it as being with you until you come to place where and when you might need it, that alone is enough to carry, always. Thanks very much.
Great message, Brooke! I have slept out in the woods, mostly alone, since I was 10 years old...60 years later I can safely say I have never encountered Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch or whomever he, she, it is. I've never carried a gun or even bear spray. The only time I feared for my life was in AZ's Mogollon Rim when a mountain lion was eyeballin' me from a rocky ledge. I yelled for my two buddies and when they arrived the animal took off. I have backpacked on five continents...and countries like Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Turkey, parts of the Outback in Australia, Swiss Alps, several islands including all of Hawaii. Unfortunately, I have never made it to Alaska :( Sleeping outdoors is like sleeping in my bed at home...comfortable. Preparation, development of good skills and plain common sense will help you to become one with nature...so much beauty to enjoy, to smell the air and kinship with others on the trail and in camps make outdoor life mandatory for good mental health. Keep up this incredible channel, Brooke, you rock, girl!
I love watching your videos! You're absolutely correct about firearms. I wouldnt go in the woods without one! 'Ole' saying is, ' its best to have it and not have to use it than it is needing to use it n not having it'!!! Keep up the good work n enjoy every bit of it!! Over n out!!!
I love how you said " you cant outlaw crazy" & you are 100% accurate, guns are not the problem it is the insane evil people that is the problem!! We need to appreciate our 2nd amendment right, respect the laws but be a responsible gun owner carrier..i would never go into the woods, mountains without a gun, even with bear spray i would still carry..its commen sense really..
Epic video and very fun to watch. I'm a gun person, urban legends never die and your take on camping alone is spot on. Nervous at first and then its addictive after that, so enjoyable to sleep in nature.
So long as "crazy" isn't politicized. Remember that in totalitarian regimes the authorities call anyone who disagrees with them "crazy". We already have extensive background checks but the laws need a little tweeking to make sure police report threats to NICS. We also need more responsible people owning and become proficient with firearms. Especially the one's some people refer to as "weapons of war".
That's the Main Reason I carry a firearm in the Woods, Deserts, Mountains, Plains! Them "Two-Legged Snakes" are the most Dangerous animal out there! (and by Two-Legged Snakes, I'm talking about Criminals, Psychos, and other such Bad Guys;)!
trying to get my daughter to feel as comfortable and confident in her abilities. I never want her to be the victim, but always be able to be independent and confident and self reliant!
lots of videos of Bigfoot reports in Colo.front range,, isn't that where Spirit Forest is?? ..lol.. Mtn. Lions and Bigfoots and Bears,,OH MY!!....Only thing to fear is the man behind the curtain....
I'm not trying to keep people from camping but they are real and don't go with an attitude if you see one you're going to shoot it they're not there to hurt you they're just curious talk to him you will soon find there are a lot more intelligent than us how do you think they kept their self hidden for so long. I go camping by myself too. Are you ever in the woods and just feeling just comes over you like you're being watched when that comes over you I guarantee you there's one around watching you. These things are everywhere they're not just scattered around. There's a guy named Rio that has a lot of Bigfoot videos you really need to watch him he's got videos that will show you how to find them and if you don't know what to look for you'll walk right past the signs
Jimmy Hagar -I've had that feeling, hair standing up on the back of your neck, then you see a big cat den or something. Humans are animals too, we still have primal instincts somewhere inside of us. Even if you've never stepped foot in the deep woods.
Nathan Reo (Utah Sasquatch) has had some great videos also another of my favs. Is Colorado Bigfoot, and Snow White Bigfoot, some pretty cool stuff. I’ve had my own encounters and experiences in BC, Canada where I live, not knowing at the time that’s what it was until I did my own research. I admire this Lady for having balls (pardon the pun) haha to sleep out deep in the forest on her own! Kudos to anyone for that matter who does! Peace ✌️❤️🙏☮️
well I have to agree with you 100%. I have never heard of any big foot or whatever you want to call them attack anyone. If they are there they will not hurt you.
Agree 100% with you especially the 2nd amendment...just had my wife do a conceal carry course..had to explain that I’m not always around and she needs to protect herself
Camping alone in the woods is second nature to me. The silence and ability to watch nature intimately without interaction with another person is more valuable than gold.
Well said! I took our 2 daughters rural camping frequently and they absolutely loved it! Just mom and out 2 dtrs. We raised our girls with horses and rural vacations that they cherish down to this day. Those adventures made them more confident and safe because for one thing they are very aware of their environment and prepared to defend themselves if needed. That being said, we never encountered ANY bad experiences though have precious memories. It's not cut out for everyone though. Some people are afraid of their shadows. One saying I like is, "If you can't run with the pack, stay home on the porch." ;) Thanks for your video.
We live in a free society. Just think, before USA everyone lived under kings earls czars dukes etc. Only they were allowed to be armed. A peasant wasn't even allowed to own a sword.
Guns, knives, screw drivers, knifes, spoons re not an issue. People re the issue. David Paulides said that those who survive in the woods are those who carry. Interesting statistics. and yes Bear spray does work thats why i m gonna get me some. Great video.!!!
Chevy Van Travel The first time I met David Paulides was at a conference in Ohio, where he was one of the speakers. I asked for any advice he had, as far as preventive measures one might take to avoid becoming a future Missing 411 case. He said the only thing he could tell me was that he has never found a case that fit the Missing 411 profile, in which the person #1 was with at least one other person, #2 was carrying a satellite transponder beacon, and #3 was carrying a firearm. I asked him again at a conference last autumn, and he said he has still not found a case that fit the profile, where the person had met all 3 criteria. www.canammissing.com
Right on woman!!! I agree 100% about guns and safety!! Whenever I'm traveling or hiking alone, I bring my knife and gun. That's how I was brought up... You can never be too careful when being alone (especially for a woman)! Stuff happens... Btw, I love seeing a strong female influencing others to get away from their daily drudge of normal life, and experience nature!! It is good for the heart and soul!! Also it's healthy for both mind & body. We are stronger than most women give themselves credit for! Love your spirit 💟
Loved that quirky introduction...too FUNNY!!! You are an amazing person who pushes the limits & yet, your are down to earth & logical. Thanks 4 being YOU & 4 your WISDOM!!
Well, Santa Clause and I were standing on the side of the road one day chewing the rag, and we heard a noise. It was Sasquatch riding a Unicorn and they were chasing the Easter Bunny. They were just having a little fun. We laughed so hard. Then that dang Easter Bunny spun around and sprayed them both with bear spray. We just laughed, and laughed. Man I need to get out more often. Great video as usual, Keep em rolling .
Larry - I see you mixing fantasy and holiday figures with unknown critters and just smile - LOL - I hope you do get out because if you spend time outdoors or even travel a lot because you eventually *WILL* run into the unknown and have your beliefs challenged. It was that way for me. I was a computer scientist for most of my career before I retired and I have traveled extensively and explored legends and the strange and unusual and have run into phenomena I couldn't explain simply by keeping an open mind and not pre-judging a story or legend before going out and putting it to the test myself. That *is* the foundation of Science. Is most of it baloney and just stories? Yes, but there is that certain percentage of the stories I've tested in person that turn out to have a basis in fact... It has made for an interesting life and I hope you do the same yourself...
Love the idea of the importance of living with fear sometimes. I consider it living uncomfortably, and I try to live my life like that more often than not. Nothing amazing ever came from staying in your comfort zone. :D Great video!
I had a dear friend tell me once, "scared makes you smart." I think she meant that when you're scared your antennas go up and maybe we should all be more aware of our surroundings.
Nothing like a sense of adventure along with some good old fashioned common sense. Great encouraging advice. Youre right about outlawing crazy. The weapon they choose is not the problem.
Your so right about going into woods alone. It is self-empowering, calming for the nerves, anti-depressing and above all its positive. When I've gone out on the trail leading to deeper woods, I like to take a power-nap laying on grassy areas, using peripheral sight and slow motional movements so as to enjoy and to see nature become active with animals and birds. I enjoy watching your videos, they allow for new things to learn.
I like her! Thanks for standing up for the 2nd. As far as "the wild things", i gotta say...there are some documented encounters by police and rangers and such. And that's all i'm saying about that. You had me going in the beginning! Well done and said.
I enjoy your videos and I agree totally with carrying a gun in the woods. However it worries me that you carry it in your pack. If you encounter a truly dangerous situation, you probably won't have the time to dig it out that you took in this video. I would much prefer it on the belt or in a pocket that is instantly accessible. Please stay safe and happy in the great outdoors.
Started camping alone in the woods at 13 years old out of necessity then later for pleasure. I fell in love with it, the freedom and the calmness the woods offers.
Love your thoughts on guns you are exactly correct Also them wood boogers are as real as anything. I used to leave my truck with no light on public land to get to a spring Turkey hunting spot. After my 1st encounter I wouldn't go back in there at lunch time . Now I'll go most places alone but there are a few that it's just not wise to go anytime of day
Brooke - I loved this video - You are dead right on the 2A stance - I came from a gun owning family and have that same level of comfort with carrying and using firearms responsibly. I've never used bear spray but will carry some for my outdoors life based on what you say. Now for the kicker... I've had a number of encounters with *something* out in the wild at intervals of every 15 years or so - 3 times in my life, with something that didn't fit the normal sort of critter that roams the Sierras where I live. Am I scared to go out in the woods because of that? No... I just recognize that there are some things out there that I can't explain, but the odds are against me seeing or running into something on any particular trip. It is a big universe and there is a lot we don't know yet and I remain open to the possibilities of a large critter roaming the wilds, but my bet is that if it is Sasquatch, there are not a lot of them out there and the chance of running into something is pretty limited for the average person. You've done what I do... You prepare for the worst with sensible precautions and just get out there and LIVE. Loved the video and can't wait for the next one. By the way, that new "Big Guy" of yours sure looks like a cardboard cutout - LOL.
It most certainly is Brooke - The thing is that if we remove the mystery from it all, then we do lose that very thing that makes Nature special so I prefer that there are things out there we don't understand yet ;>) I just love the mountains and wild places no matter what is out there :>)
Liked your video, I've lived, hunted, trapped and just camped in Alaska my whole life. I never venture far from my rifle. I don't have much confidence in bear spray so I've never carried it. There was a woman killed up your way near the Poggo mine a year ago if I recall correctly. She and her friend had bear spray and actually turned the bear (it was a black bear) a couple of times but bears can be persistent when they are hungry and this one must have been hungry. I always am alert in the woods and I sleep with one ear listening for sounds. Animals live in the woods 24/7 and they never lose their fear (caution). Its alright to be like that, the ones that don't have fear don't live long.
Henry's Fork Idaho was abuzz when I was there several years back. A grizzly charged a French hiking team. They were all carrying bear spray. They repelled the first charge and the bear quartered them and returned...they repelled that charge ....he quartered them and charged again one final time before giving up....all five hikers had expended all of their spray. If only the grizz had known.....right?
You nailed all of the points very well. I never go anywhere without carrying unless prohibited by law. In Louisiana we have Rougarou.....one mean customer....eats the hearts of it's victims and leaves the rest hanging in a tree. :P Thanks for the courage to address carrying. There are so many who do not understand guns and gun ownership and can't resist expressing their outrage at those who do. Thanks.
Great video, Brooke!!! Interesting to see your spring weather in Alaska... I was out snowshoeing and shot a video last night (May 1st). I live in New Brunswick Canada, in the northeastern part, and yes we still have snow! Way over here, we don't have Sasquatch, grizzly bears, cougars or boogie-men to worry about. We do have black bears but they're small and quite skittish towards people, so normal precautions apply (don't get between a momma and her cubs, don't keep food in your tent, don't sneak up on a bear while its eating, etc.) Being a non-hunting Canadian, I'm not licensed to carry a handgun or rifle, so I don't have either of those. I mentioned that our bears are small and timid, so I don't carry bear spray either. Some of my viewers suggested I carry an air horn. That would probably be an idea, but I'm really not worried about attacks. I always carry a fixed blade knife, a Fox-40 whistle for noise, and my survival shovel which I could use to make a hungry coyote change it's mind! :) I love where I live because we have no large predators, no poisonous snakes, no poisonous spiders or scorpions. My biggest threats are these, in no particular order: hypothermia, dehydration, mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. All that being said, if I were an American, I would also carry a handgun. Love your channel, Brooke. Loved you and Dave in the ALONE Show (although I was worried about your health!), and I'm also subbed to "Bushradical". Congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel, you deserve it :) Stay safe, my friend!
LOL that was hilarious 😁😂😆🤣 I knew you were poking fun. And I've actually had Sasquatch encounters all of my life. I guess with all of the attention to cryptids, folks are very aware these days of what to look for. Naturally, some take it to the extreme. I love being out in nature, whether in the mountains, desert, or the beach; it is my place of sanctuary. I'm in my element. I am not afraid to be solo, and of course I have a healthy respect for what is out there. I rely on my senses, even my faith, and critical thinking skills, when in the wild. I'm Native American, which I've found very helpful, even though I'm a city slicker. TBH, I'm more leery of humans than the fauna. Having said that, I've also experienced a multitude of anomalies and phenomena. Again, I use discernment, etc. I've been lucky, even when bluff charged in the dark by what I thought was a huge monster, I ended up unharmed. Still, my ignorance was bliss, back then. I simply didn't know about the Forest People, and when I had heard about Bigfoot, I'd dismissed it & forgotten. I'm a former scientist and researcher, so skepticism was, & still is, my norm. I have also made mistakes, some nearly costing me my life, but I've learned a lot from them. Proving anything is fruitless, one has to do their own homework. I'm at that age of not caring what people think. Besides, it's not my place. Science is all theoretical, and akin to a religion, anyway. Thing is, there are bodies, concrete evidence, and photographic images. They are buried, hidden, discounted, etc. I used to work for the government, I know the drill. Having a camera (a phone) or gun usually are the best deterrents to a Bigfoot, so you're covered there. Being fearful doesn't help, and it is better to be in disbelief. If you are meant to have an encounter, you will. I am pro-gun, because it is our right to bear arms, and it is people that kill. I don't carry for many personal reasons, and PTSD is among them. I prefer bear spray, too. Thanks for the laugh, though. Good medicine.
I'm on the fence on sasquatch. I'm for guns and camping alone. You Go Girl.. I live in Kentucky and oh it's beautiful in a lot of places. But nothing like what y'all have up there . Your in Big Beautiful Country. I just hope I can see it one day. Keep on keeping on girl. I just subscribed so keep em a comin.
I totally agree with you about utilizing your right to carry. I also grew up with an aunt, & auncles that were cops then I became a cop. I'm Retired now and I carry also when I camp in public land. Great video & you go girl.👍💗
I found your channel as I was trying to learn more about tanning. I was instantly charmed by your smiling eyes, your courage, and your love of the outdoors. I've subscribed, binged, and can't wait to see more. You're AWESOME!
Share your view on sasquatch, guns and being alone in the woods. Having wintered alone in the mnts with nothing but a belt knife and a make shift shelter, vowed to never be without a firearm again. Have lived through several winters living primitively in the Pacific NW and later off grid in a cabin till old age caught up with me. My wife and I enjoy your videos, reminds us of our mountain days......Mountainman Carl
Decades ago my two brothers and I were camping in a popular spot on the Pacific Trail near Lake Tahoe. Near sunset a very attractive young lady backpacked in and set up camp. Well 50 guys watched her and enjoyed the experience. Just as night fell this young lady stepped out of her tent and fired 3 shots into the hillside. If there were any creeps around I would say message received. It was a little odd, but God bless her for being prepared.
Hah! Knew we had something in common besides loving the outdoors... My dad and Uncle were cops. I think, as our modern cities grew larger and larger, fewer and fewer people became comfortable around guns, just from lack of exposure. I think it's important for young people to get acquainted, so they learn how to handle guns safely. And though we cannot make a law against "crazy," we should take a more serious look at why there are more and more crazies. My theory is that our lives are becoming more stressful (especially for those living in big cities - so double whammy there), so seeing more people "snap" is going to happen. We might want to figure out what to do about that, instead of jumping to the "let's outlaw guns" reaction. People want quick, easy and simple answers, but often those aren't the right answers. Take care and continue having fun! :)
Ah - you mean the way an assassin's name is right away on every media outlet? Yep - they become "known." If that's what you meant, I think it's a factor, but I doubt it's the main one. I know it's a controversial subject, and more complicated than would be served in comments on You Tube. For Americans (as opposed to someone who comes to the US to carry something out) who mass murder with a gun in the US, I think stress has a lot to do with it, and all the other "reasons" are minor, but add to the motivation. The argument is that these crazies can kill more people in a shorter period of time with a gun than any other way, so, take away the guns (as if that's even possible). But that doesn't explain why the huge increase in those using guns to carry out such atrocities. Thanks for the reply, Brooke. :)
greydoe + most if not all mass killers are on medications, a fact which is rarely ever mentioned in the media as it does not fit the narrative to be portrayed, look it up
greydoe ...just finished up a trial out of Ashland Ohio, where a fella killed two, ( they think maybe up to 20 ) girls, one just got away and turned him in, or he'd still be doing it, by CHOKING them. So, crazy has no boundaries on how they kill or with what.
Spoke to you previously about my late wife and living by myself for 10 years. Funny gun story for you. Shortly after meeting my wife I had driven to Indiana to visit my folks and upon returning entered my house while burglers were leaving out the back door. Pat lived on a lake about 50 miles from my house and came into town after telling her about it and she left me her 38 revolver before heading to her father's. I had never handled a revolver and after pulling the hammer back was unable to de cock it. She was laughing at me not realizing all I had handled in the military was automatic rifles, machine guns, anti tank weapons, grenade launchers but never a revolver. I was finally able to release the hammer without it going off and after going shooting with me she found out I could handle them, just not revolvers....until i got a 357. You are quite the woman. Kudos to ya kid.
Brook, there was nothing more unsettling and yet beautiful than listening to a pack of coyotes surrounding my camp calling to each other as I lay all alone in my hammock. This is one of my most memorable backpacking trips! It was awesome! I would have missed out on this if I had let fear stop me. Your advice is spot on. Be prepared and go for it!
I had to get over being nervous about being alone in the woods during an organized Meetup day hike I participated in a few summers back. The person planning the hike consulted erroneous material about the distance of the hike (20 miles instead of 17) and it went on much longer than planned and, toward the end of the hike, darkness was falling and I had fallen way behind the group. We'd been hiking over 13 hours and I was dog tired and couldn't keep up with the other hikers. I figured there was no problems because we were close to our starting point and that the parking lot would be showing up anytime soon. R-i-i-i-ight. Pretty soon the sun had gone down and I was hiking alone in the moonlight-- without a flashlight. Because I was in the open, I could still see where I was going in the light of a full moon... until the trail led me into a grove of trees. It was pitch black under the trees and there was a steep rocky ravine to my left that I saw before I went into the trees. I was reluctant to try feeling my way around in the darkness for fear of stumbling into the ravine, breaking an arm, leg, or worse, my neck. My cell phone battery died as I was trying to call my way out of the situation. Wouldn't have mattered anyway because there was no signal reception even though I wasn't far from Flagstaff, AZ. The terrain was blocking the signal. All I could do was take stock of my situation: I had 2 camelbacks for water that I had just about used up from hiking over the course of the day. I also had a good Nikon camera I had taken with me. I figured if someone came looking for me, I could use the flash to attract attention to myself. I wasn't too worried because the peeps I was hiking with knew that I was out there and, since we'd carpooled, I figured they'd come back looking for me. With that, all I could do was hunker down on the trail and wait for help. I sat out there... in the dark... alone... until after midnight. In all that time, I had plenty of time to think about crap I didn't want to think about. I would shout out every now and then in the hopes that someone would hear me if they were looking for me. But it made me wonder if I was possibly attracting something I did NOT want to see. Every horror movie you've ever seen occurs to you while you're sitting alone in the darkness you can't escape. No matter what anyone says, I admit I do have a creeping suspicion that sasquatch does exists, though I doubt I will ever see one. I idly wondered if a sasquatch would abduct me to make me its Bigfoot love-slave or something and the thought was pretty damn funny. It kept me amused while I sat out there in the dark-- which is much better than being in a place of fear. I wondered, more practically, about other animals like cougars and bears but nothing ever materialized while I was out there. Never heard any heavy footsteps skulking toward me in the dark. No shadowy, hulking form. Nothing. A while later, a helicopter showed up... moving slowly over the forest, as if looking for something. As soon as I saw it, I had my camera out and clicked my flash at it. It hovered and put a spotlight down on me, the idiot lost in the forest. It continued to hover for a few minutes. I figured the pilot was radioing a position to rescuers on the ground since he couldn't land in the trees to pick me up. Not being able to do anything, the helicopter moved on and I was alone again. For another hour or so until Search and Rescue found me. Even though I was unprepared by not bringing a flashlight, I was sensible enough to stay on the trail where I could be found. Since then I've hiked and camped alone at night and I hike alone during the day all the time. There are still things out in the darkness and the daytime that will startle you-- usually it's a bird or a deer that you might scare up in the brush. It's enough to get your heart beating fast but it's easy enough to tell what it is and you calm down quickly. I still wonder if sasquatch would capture me as a love slave but it hasn't happened yet. I'm a pretty big guy but I don't feel the need to carry a piece with me... I may carry one of those air horns and bear spray as back up. People have disappeared in the forest, in the past and present... some armed... most not. Death or harm will find us all one day but I'm not going to waste time worrying about it. I think we're stalked by our rampant imaginations more than we are by any creature, real or conjured by Hollywood, wanting to do us harm. If we spent more time getting familiar with nature than watching scary movies that make much ado about nothing that could ever realistically happen, then we'd all be much better off.
Wow what a story! What kind of friends do you have that you didn't stay together?? That's horrible to leave someone behind like that. I bet you have some extra survival supplies with you when you go out now. And very reasonable reactions prob saved your life! Great job! But you're right- our minds are our biggest opponent!
Let's just say... that's the last time I hiked with that group. But on the bright side, it was a valuable lesson in being (or not being) prepared and not panicking when things go south. At no time did I really feel to be in danger... although it was annoying that I didn't get home until 3 am.
Ok now that I've stopped laughing Yay for Brooke! I think I'm more scared of moose then Sasquach I try not to do stupid stuff in the woods like setting up my tent on a game trail (only happened once ) but things happen just try to be prepared and flexible enough to deal with it. Be safe and don't forget the bugspray
LOL on game trail - I've seen that with friends camping in the Sierras and in Montana and warned them and then the inevitable story comes forth of their wild night camping ;>) lol.
I'm a 40 year old man, born and raised in Southern California and have 2 daughter's... I teach them firearm safety, and take them shooting camping. My oldest is in Germany right now, this Memorial weekend I will be taking the toddler camping in the local mountains... I enjoyed your video and your opinion on the 2nd amendment... I recently glued a NRA coin on my YETI ice chest... That's all I have on that topic. Thanks for sharing, take care.
When u go on camping trip use you yeti ice chest for a latrine, fill it up to max capacity ,ship the over priced piece of yupie crap back to them for warranty repair... boycott yeti products........support 2nd amendment.
John Wunder... I support the 2nd amendment, I bought both of my YETI ice chests before the dipshit move they made... if you'd like to pay me for a Tundra 105 and 45, you can do what ever you like with them.
Bigfoot? Last year my wife and I were camping in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. Around 1:00 in the morning we heard three extremely LOUD tree knocks directly across the river that we were camping on. Supposedly, that's how they communicate sometimes. There weren't any other campers within probably 3 or 4 miles from our location. Whatever it was it was able to hold a large piece of wood and swing it really hard at a tree. What "known" animal could have done that? We didn't see anything that night, but what we heard was pretty unnerving and so far I haven't heard any explanations that make any sense. Any ideas?
Dig deep on the internet, there's a wealth of source material and discussion. I'd recommend reading up on the works of the late and great Dr. John Bindernagel, and youtube channels "Utah Sasquatch" and "Bob Gymlan" among others.
Hey Brooke , I only mentioned it once that a juvenile Bigfoot was spying upon you ! Sorry !!! My intention was only to warn you , that you had a curious young admirer ! Thanks S.S.S.
I'll be 71 next month and have been camping, hiking and backpacking most of those years mainly in Arkansas, Minnesota and California. Most of the time I am alone. I never carried a firearm unless hunting. I sometimes pack a large knife but my strength and endurance isn't as it use to be so I leave the heavy stuff home when out backpacking. I do tend to stay off trail. That said, I have never, ever felt the need for any weapon on my trips. No human has ever seemed threatening. No animal has attacked when deep in the forest. The most nervous I've felt was when I came upon an illegal marijuana grow in a public park during a kayak trip. Is anybody around? - not that time. Yosemite bears have approached and people's dogs have done their warning barks but that's about it. If I make it to grizzly country then I will carry bear spray. Meanwhile, I lookout for rattlesnakes, ticks, wasp, biting ants and when in Arkansas - chiggers. I hate those little buggers! That said, I'm happy we can carry if we wish. I have no problem with responsible gun owners. If the guns and knifes make them feel more secure then go for it. Thanks for your videos. You can teach an old dog like me new tricks.
I don't go in the woods without my gun. I don't stay out of the woods but I also stay prepared as I can be. Garenteed your feelings will change regarding Sasquatch when / if you see one. Great video! Subbed
I can tell just by the way you're making such a big joke about it while you're out there you're going to have an encounter let me give you a hint don't show him your gun
It's behind you.......Great vid...Mind you, I'm in Britannia.....we don't have sasquatches..or big foots...or yetis..or chubathingies...Boring really....we have the Loch ness monster tho....apparently..
Yes we have the cats, have had for a long time. Mostly black leopards, pumas and some lynx..and possibly the odd jaguar..Odd times there's a report of a fully spotted leopard, but most are the black variety. Some say there would be more of the spotted ones, but there is a peninsula which I cannot recall the name of where the majority of their leopards are black. Now I did say we don't have BFs..actually we do. There are and have been many sightings of the big lads in Britain going back many years. Foot prints have been found along with some tree structures, although we don't seem to have the massive structures seen in the U.S. etc. We also have many dogman sightings and other unusual creature sightings. In fact I live in Hull on the East coast, very near to Barmston drain. There is the story of Old Stinker who stalks the banks of the drain...otherwise known as the beast of barmston drain. All accounts of sighting suggest a dogman type creature. Apparently he has a liking for dogs, there is a report of a sighting of stinker jumping a 6ft fence with an alsation in his jaws... Similar sightings have been reported in other parts of East yorkshire and elsewhere.. Back in the 70s and for some years there were many sightings of what became known as the wildcat of the wolds (The Yorkshire Wolds). Not so many sightings these days though as far as I know. This was a large black cat so a black..or melanistic..leopard. Again paw prints were found and still are across the country.
You'll never catch me! I'm champion of hide & seek 😁😁 serious note, bigfoot was/is real, extinction is on its last living creature or already happened. Just my opinion though. Nice revolver too 😁👍
Hi Brooke, I've already caught a few of your episodes. And I really like what you have to say. I have been a gun owner for a good percentage of my life. And I fully agree with you that guns don't kill people, people kill people! And you definitely can't fix crazy! I myself taught my kids at a tender age about guns, and what it entails to be a responsible gun owner. The results of that is... My son is now 23 years of age, and in law enforcement for the United States Coast Guard Sector New York. My daughter whom is now 25, is definitely a nature girl, whom does tours for ziplining, and is a responsible gun owner as well. My point is, you're right it all starts in the home because after all we are our kids first teachers. And our right to bare arms, is something that we should always protect! Now I know you're skeptical when it comes to the king of the forest Bigfoot / Sasquatch. And it's funny that you should say... Where's the proof?! But I like to remind people that absence of proof is not proof of absence. And the reason why I say this is ... because they do exist. And unless you've had an encounter with a Bigfoot / Sasquatch, it's almost impossible to convey the feeling that you're left with after such an encounter. Just speaking from experience is all. Also, I can tell you that they're quite intelligent - human like creatures, which mimic human-like Behavior. That's not to say that they're not wild and unpredictable, because they are! They are also excellent hunters and very elusive creatures that know how to elude from being seen.... hence that's why there's all the hoopla of where's the proof?! My ancestors knew about them way before there was ever sightings all over the world, or the official sighting that was aired in 1967. I'm Aztec and Mayan American Indian. After my encounter, I lost the feeling of security or should I say nerve to Camp alone in the woods, let alone hike alone in the woods! My experience happened in 1985 when I was 17 years of age in Boring Oregon on the 10 acres of woodsy land that my aunt's owned. And though I only saw his silhouette from the darkness of the trees and fog, felt his presence, heard his horse like labored breathing mixed with grunts, looked directly into his glowing yellowish/Amber eyes in the dark ... as I backed away ever so slowly, smelt him, and ran vigorously out of the woods as Bigfoot / Sasquatch chased me, along with my 4 cousins out of the woods... Because clearly he was not impressed with us being there in his living room, hence the woods! I'd have to say, was quite an encounter to say the least! That in itself was a horrific encounter I'll never quite forget, and I'm now 53! "AND NO IT WASN'T A BEAR" ... I know what I heard And saw! And though they are amazing creatures that we still know so little about. An encounter with a Bigfoot / Sasquatch can be very traumatizing if you know what I mean?! I mean let's face it, once you have an encounter with the big guy, you never quite see things ever the same way as you did before. So I know you mentioned you're a skeptic on the Bigfoot / Sasquatch topic, and you've never seen him/her. That is probably best! But, Please be cautious out there when you're alone... that's all I can say. And please keep an open mind for your own safety when it comes to the Bigfoot / Sasquatch topic just saying! I'm so glad you carry the bear spray, And the 38 revolver. At least you're not camping without any protection on you! but I just want to honestly share with you, spread the word, not to discourage you or anyone from camping alone in the woods. But to just bring awareness of the big guys existence. That's why I'm glad you actually camp out with your dog Maisie. Because if anything, your dog will see, and detect a predator before you will. All in all, I love your Channel because I get to see such beautiful sceneries and places from your eyes, that I've always wanted to see! It's like vicariously experiencing it through you. And that in my book is pretty cool! Thanks for always sharing those helpful camping tips that you do in your videos. Thanks for the humor that you add to your show! You're doing such a great job! I really appreciate your show, and all the information you have to offer to us viewers! Thank you respectfully for sharing Brooke! May you have a wonderful day. God bless! 👍 Sincerely, Callie from California. P.S. Hi Brooke, If you'd like to check out this RUclips channel how to hunt, I think you'll find it very interesting. Howtohunt.Com With Steve Callie from California
Love this video! I never go out into the woods without a backpack with the essentials for starting a fire (magnesium fire starter), cutting firewood (knife, pocket-folding bow saw), water (1 liter), emergency shelter, flashlight, (2-3 plastic sheets 5”+8”), emergency rain suit, rope, string, compact first aid kit, compass (cellphone works too), and a 9 mm handgun and extra ammo for protection. On a few of my deer hunts I’ve been caught out in the woods when it’s gotten dark - and depending on where you’re at everything looks the same. Fortunately I know where camp is and can find my way back but in the event it ever happens I have a backpack with these few essentials and have skills for hunting game on my property in east Texas. But I don’t have a dog……. After seeing Daisy running with you, it’s nice to have company! As for a Sasquatch, nah; but I do have a couple of panthers that roam the area from time to time. That’s scary enough…….. love your show!……….. Me gone! 🦌
I carry a takedown Winchester Model 92 Trapper 44 mag. but loaded with 44 spl. unless it is Grizzly country. Here in the northeast the only danger is Coywolves so I rarely load up 44 mag. I could use 44 mag for deer but prefer my 30-30. I never camp without a firearm. My new favorite handgun is the new Ruger Redhawk 357 mag. 8 shot that accepts full moon clips. Either barrel length would be fine for me. I have a Model 92 357 mag carbine too. You can probably tell that I love lever guns.
Great video! I totally agree with your philosophy about being armed. I carry almost everywhere I go, not just the woods. I tend to worry more about the predators on two legs. 😀 The only observation I would add is that I wish you would have your holster somewhere on your body rather than buried in your pack. Same with the bear spray. It’s not going to help you if you need to rummage for it in a fast hurry. BTW, I thought I saw a dark shape moving in the tree line a ways behind you. It seemed to be watching you! 😳
I second Logica Redux’s opinion. I am interested greatly in your views on hazards in the wild. I’ve noticed one south Louisiana town that has a rash of “Swamp Monster” sightings about every 5 years, which coincides with a drop in tourists. After the rash of sightings, tourism suddenly picks up, AMAZING!
I like your attitude, and philosophy. Plus you’re a great story teller. I came here from a previous video of yours where you were telling scary stories and eating a steak. You had a big piece of steak on your fork and you ripped off a bite with your teeth. Instantly subbed. You’re great!
There is a lot of evidence for sasquatch ; maybe you will see some footprints someday or tree structures. Yesterday, I watched some videos on bear attacks; scary. I hike and camp alone; just me and Christ. take care.
greetings from Oregon... love your video...but you're not really alone..you have your dog. I am hard of hearing so I must have a dog with me as ears for me. I too am a 2nd amendment supporter so yes..I won't be unarmed.
I appreciate your discussion of about guns. I've always supported the 2nd amendment, though I've never owned a firearm, I've done some shooting. I live in Los Angeles and my opinion is not a popular one and restrictions are so tight it's not worth it to me. Granted, an urban area like this is more crowded so I get some of the fears, but I still believe in the right to protect yourself. I would like to legally obtain a firearm when I move, which I plan to do in the future. I like what you said "respect gun laws AND exercise our second amendment rights". What a concept hey? Guns are just another tool, yes they are powerful but when used responsibly it's not such a big deal. What is your opinion on "assault style weapons" like AR-15s and similar weapons? I'm torn about my feelings on those, because we have had such a crazy amount of mass shootings, but I wonder if banning them will really stop it. I feel like the root of the problem goes beyond availability of guns. Thanks Brooke!
An assault rifle has certain requirements. It fires a less powerful sub rifle cartridge (undersized for deer in WA State) and is capable of full automatic firing. The Armalite 15 or AR-15 is disqualified. If you are concerned about the looks, well, a Fiero isn't a Ferrari. There are mechanical and pricing differences. There is often a "musket mentality" among foes of the modern sporting rifle (MSR) being covered by the second amendment, which gives the right of the people to keep and bare arms rather than the state/county/city/township. The 1st Amendment gives only the right to freedom of the press (at the time basically a Gutenberg style not metal or powered) and did not included radio, TV, internet, texting, forms of broadcast, etc.. All of which I argue should fall under the same 1st Amendment freedoms as does the MSR under the Second. I remember when the M-16 was introduced into military service and was not a fan of the new "squirrel rifle in 5.56 mm X 45 mm". I still believe the AR-10 (7.62 mm X 51 mm)designed by Eugene Stoner should have been adopted and for some types of duty still should be considered. It is a good option for those lacking youthful health and vigor or in other terms a good adaptive device. I also don't care for the misuse and overuse of the term assault rifle as it was coined by the head of the National Socialist Workers Party, Adolf Hitler. I've never been a fan of that guy and he was the reason my dad flew bombers. By the way, I am an independent, middle of the road mindset individual with tolerance for both sides of the argument. Bigotry is defined as intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself. I tell this to the extreme right, as well. And yes, I get hate and heat from both extremes, which I'm accustomed to receiving. You have a 100% right to your opinion. But like please be careful about getting snarky to and about those not in agreement.
Yes, your post was snarky, bigoted and pejorative. I would say the same thing to a conservative, which you referred to as a 200 pound invertebrate, who would insensitively called you a Libtard. Everyone needs to leave their echo chambers, now. I really don't want to bother to correct you on the litany of technical issues you posted, which are incorrect. That's a big so what. Those aren't germane to the real issue she stated. The issue she pointed to is one of mental illness and aberrant behavior. I agree with her. I would like to thank her for her insights. So many people are being gaslighted, I'm glad the clear thinking time in the woods let's her see clearly into the cause of the school shootings. Now, we need band together to examine the root causes of the mental illness.
Great video. I camped all through my childhood, and up through my twenties. Camped alone lots in Missouri winters. Will get back to it soon. I spent the winter of 83 around Olga Bay in southern Kodiak island.
Hey Brook, Cute Lil' video. Its cool to camp alone and I think especially women Should have a weapon/gun on them. I do have 1 thing I want to say bout Pepper Spray though. I'm an ex-cop myself. I have seen where Pepper Spray Would Not Stop a person (on Drugs) and 1 bullet Wouldn't stop them either, it took several rounds to Stop them. They Was that Wound Up❕ Some people seem to be un-harmed by Pepper Spray even if their Not on Drug's also (few & far in between). I see you're carry'in that Brand New Knife🔪too😁
Your right Danny, just finished a trial, Shawn Grate, ( check on utube) where pepper spray had no affect on his hyped up aggressive behavior. Have heard from other law enforcement, wasp spray, the kind that sprays 8 - 10 feet should be on every girls night stand though. 😁
I have watched a few of your videos and they are good. But your comments on firearms and the second amendment just earned you a gold star and a subscriber.
Totally agree with you about camping alone. I know many people who have expressed those same concerns, and it's hard for them to put those aside and enjoy the outdoors.
Brooke, when you go out camping with Matizy you're not really alone. Ur dog will most probably be your first line of defence. She will know long before you when danger comes near. Man, or animal. Carrying a firearn, gives you your second line of defense. And most probably greater peace of mind. I have carried handguns into the woods when I went by camping. Even when I would go with friends that were deputys, Forestry agents, and retired cops. We we're always prepared for the unexpected. I like you was taught that a firearm was a tool. And that tool had responsibility. Had to be used in the correct manner. And Always with great respect. Stay safe in the woods.
A question ... if so many people have actually seen a BF, and so many people have filmed/photographed/videoed them (most poorly) why haven't they been verified by ... the government ? Answer in another question ... Do you really think the government wants you to know there are 6 to 12 foot tall predators inhabiting our wild places ? I have actually had 3 encounters with them, including a visual sighting, so I am pretty sure they exist. As to why they haven't been "discovered", think about the mechanisms for reporting such a discovery and how complex they are ... and how easy they are to corrupt. Heck, we couldn't even get a decent unemployment figure out of the previous administration.
Not to be nag, though I am being one ... the key operative there is "explained". Explanations are difficult without provable facts and evidence, and, most importantly, "There is no evidence because there are no BF, and there are no BF because there is no evidence".
The more I watch your channel the more respect I have for you . Wise words here and i agree with everything you said. Another thumbs up.
So very kind. Thank you Lonnie!
@@therealgirlinthewoods new sub I love ur channel ❤❤❤💯💯💯✊✊✊
Wow Lonnie and connie watch your channel. That's a great endorsement in my book.
Great video! Gotta Love Lonnie and Connie!!!!
Agree with everything you covered....great video...stay safe !!
This is one of your best videos, and I'm so glad you did it. I am an NRA certified Range Safety Officer and NRA certified Concealed Pistol Licence (CPL) Instructor so I am very near & dear to the subject of personal protection. We teach people to just be aware of what's going on around them. Like you said, not to be paranoid, but just be aware. That will get you out of many situations without having to fire your weapon, but definitely be carrying for when you might need it. Thanks so much for showing your support of the 2nd amendment, and speaking out about this.
awesome thanks
I also agree in what you and girl in the wood thinks about guns I carry and I also have pepper spray
If he's real or not I don't think that's the danger in the woods the real problems are with other people
the cities are the place of danger. not the woods...unless man's hiding in them.
Carry bear spray for bears; good firearm for human dangers.
I agree I have always studied wildlife on my free time including cougars there not they are not the problem we are moving into there territory and just trying to surrbive
always carry your gun especially in the woods no matter what
Don't tell us what to do
It's funny how leftists like mc4906 get so emotional about a piece of Safety equipment like A Firearm.
It Speaks Volumes.
I@@mikehagan4320 I came here specifically, after seeing this video, to see how many gun haters would respond. I was confident I wouldn't be disappointed. I, too, carry.
Thank you fro addressing the gun issue. You did it in an excellent way and said exactly the right stuff. Thank you, I'm a responsible/law abiding/legal gun owner and armed citizen. I have carried for the last 35 years, it is a way of life to the extent that you don't really think of it as being with you until you come to place where and when you might need it, that alone is enough to carry, always. Thanks very much.
I cary Colt 45 a c p in wilderness . I never go in the woods with out a weapon . Scared not at all just know a bit to much
Great message, Brooke! I have slept out in the woods, mostly alone, since I was 10 years old...60 years later I can safely say I have never encountered Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch or whomever he, she, it is. I've never carried a gun or even bear spray. The only time I feared for my life was in AZ's Mogollon Rim when a mountain lion was eyeballin' me from a rocky ledge. I yelled for my two buddies and when they arrived the animal took off. I have backpacked on five continents...and countries like Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Turkey, parts of the Outback in Australia, Swiss Alps, several islands including all of Hawaii. Unfortunately, I have never made it to Alaska :( Sleeping outdoors is like sleeping in my bed at home...comfortable. Preparation, development of good skills and plain common sense will help you to become one with nature...so much beauty to enjoy, to smell the air and kinship with others on the trail and in camps make outdoor life mandatory for good mental health. Keep up this incredible channel, Brooke, you rock, girl!
Wow you've been around!
Alexander Weaver obviously you haven't met my ex wife.
Do you mean your ex should part of the monster list, or that she's been around as Girl says? Hee hee
Have you ever had a snake to crawl into your tent?
Alexander Weaver...you're lucky.
I love watching your videos! You're absolutely correct about firearms. I wouldnt go in the woods without one! 'Ole' saying is, ' its best to have it and not have to use it than it is needing to use it n not having it'!!! Keep up the good work n enjoy every bit of it!! Over n out!!!
I love how you said " you cant outlaw crazy" & you are 100% accurate, guns are not the problem it is the insane evil people that is the problem!! We need to appreciate our 2nd amendment right, respect the laws but be a responsible gun owner carrier..i would never go into the woods, mountains without a gun, even with bear spray i would still carry..its commen sense really..
Epic video and very fun to watch. I'm a gun person, urban legends never die and your take on camping alone is spot on. Nervous at first and then its addictive after that, so enjoyable to sleep in nature.
You said it best You can't outlaw crazy😎✌🏽️
Nope, but we should do our best to make sure that the crazy don't get their hands on weapons of war.
and you cant fix stupid
So long as "crazy" isn't politicized. Remember that in totalitarian regimes the authorities call anyone who disagrees with them "crazy". We already have extensive background checks but the laws need a little tweeking to make sure police report threats to NICS. We also need more responsible people owning and become proficient with firearms. Especially the one's some people refer to as "weapons of war".
excellent video, and a powerfulll woman not afraid to stand up for your beliefs.. Mad respect for ya Brooke
NRA member 30 years. Good sound judgement and advise. 🇺🇸👍
I want to go camping, but I'm more afraid of the PEOPLE NOT THE ANIMALS!
That's the Main Reason I carry a firearm in the Woods, Deserts, Mountains, Plains! Them "Two-Legged Snakes" are the most Dangerous animal out there! (and by Two-Legged Snakes, I'm talking about Criminals, Psychos, and other such Bad Guys;)!
@@davidwevans4132 That's why I never go camping ! It's not safe to me! To many people!
trying to get my daughter to feel as comfortable and confident in her abilities. I never want her to be the victim, but always be able to be independent and confident and self reliant!
hi to your daughter!
so you wanted a boy then? you think she will be happy being raised as a boy? she will never be able to satisfy a man if she is manly her self.
HAHA!!!! I get asked the same questions, you had me laughing. Awesome! Great answers and view on life. Love it.
Never heard of Sasquatch that far south as Colo.Anyways,both of you are going to have either a collie or a rottweiler nearby.
Spirit Forest ,hay seen you vids,you have an awesome set up out there in Colorado. cheer ;).
lots of videos of Bigfoot reports in Colo.front range,, isn't that where Spirit Forest is?? ..lol..
Mtn. Lions and Bigfoots and Bears,,OH MY!!....Only thing to fear is the man behind the curtain....
rockytop wrangler hear that.
Yep! LOL you know.... thanks for stopping by friend :)
I'm not trying to keep people from camping but they are real and don't go with an attitude if you see one you're going to shoot it they're not there to hurt you they're just curious talk to him you will soon find there are a lot more intelligent than us how do you think they kept their self hidden for so long. I go camping by myself too. Are you ever in the woods and just feeling just comes over you like you're being watched when that comes over you I guarantee you there's one around watching you. These things are everywhere they're not just scattered around. There's a guy named Rio that has a lot of Bigfoot videos you really need to watch him he's got videos that will show you how to find them and if you don't know what to look for you'll walk right past the signs
Jimmy Hagar -I've had that feeling, hair standing up on the back of your neck, then you see a big cat den or something. Humans are animals too, we still have primal instincts somewhere inside of us. Even if you've never stepped foot in the deep woods.
Nathan Reo (Utah Sasquatch) has had some great videos also another of my favs. Is Colorado Bigfoot, and Snow White Bigfoot, some pretty cool stuff. I’ve had my own encounters and experiences in BC, Canada where I live, not knowing at the time that’s what it was until I did my own research. I admire this Lady for having balls (pardon the pun) haha to sleep out deep in the forest on her own! Kudos to anyone for that matter who does! Peace ✌️❤️🙏☮️
well I have to agree with you 100%. I have never heard of any big foot or whatever you want to call them attack anyone. If they are there they will not hurt you.
Check out howtohunt on RUclips
Agree 100% with you especially the 2nd amendment...just had my wife do a conceal carry course..had to explain that I’m not always around and she needs to protect herself
Camping alone in the woods is second nature to me. The silence and ability to watch nature intimately without interaction with another person is more valuable than gold.
Well said! I took our 2 daughters rural camping frequently and they absolutely loved it! Just mom and out 2 dtrs. We raised our girls with horses and rural vacations that they cherish down to this day. Those adventures made them more confident and safe because for one thing they are very aware of their environment and prepared to defend themselves if needed. That being said, we never encountered ANY bad experiences though have precious memories. It's not cut out for everyone though. Some people are afraid of their shadows. One saying I like is, "If you can't run with the pack, stay home on the porch." ;) Thanks for your video.
We live in a free society. Just think, before USA everyone lived under kings earls czars dukes etc. Only they were allowed to be armed. A peasant wasn't even allowed to own a sword.
Guns, knives, screw drivers, knifes, spoons re not an issue. People re the issue. David Paulides said that those who survive in the woods are those who carry. Interesting statistics. and yes Bear spray does work thats why i m gonna get me some. Great video.!!!
Chevy Van Travel The first time I met David Paulides was at a conference in Ohio, where he was one of the speakers. I asked for any advice he had, as far as preventive measures one might take to avoid becoming a future Missing 411 case. He said the only thing he could tell me was that he has never found a case that fit the Missing 411 profile, in which the person #1 was with at least one other person, #2 was carrying a satellite transponder beacon, and #3 was carrying a firearm. I asked him again at a conference last autumn, and he said he has still not found a case that fit the profile, where the person had met all 3 criteria. www.canammissing.com
after seeing this vid and your views on guns ,I subscribed.
thanks welcome to my channel!
Right on woman!!! I agree 100% about guns and safety!! Whenever I'm traveling or hiking alone, I bring my knife and gun. That's how I was brought up... You can never be too careful when being alone (especially for a woman)! Stuff happens...
Btw, I love seeing a strong female influencing others to get away from their daily drudge of normal life, and experience nature!! It is good for the heart and soul!! Also it's healthy for both mind & body. We are stronger than most women give themselves credit for! Love your spirit 💟
thanks WB
Loved that quirky introduction...too FUNNY!!! You are an amazing person who pushes the limits & yet, your are down to earth & logical. Thanks 4 being YOU & 4 your WISDOM!!
Well said Brooke...you can't outlaw crazy! I choose to "carry" as well. God bless from Alaska! :)
Well, Santa Clause and I were standing on the side of the road one day chewing the rag, and we heard a noise. It was Sasquatch riding a Unicorn and they were chasing the Easter Bunny. They were just having a little fun. We laughed so hard. Then that dang Easter Bunny spun around and sprayed them both with bear spray. We just laughed, and laughed. Man I need to get out more often. Great video as usual, Keep em rolling .
Larry - I see you mixing fantasy and holiday figures with unknown critters and just smile - LOL - I hope you do get out because if you spend time outdoors or even travel a lot because you eventually *WILL* run into the unknown and have your beliefs challenged. It was that way for me. I was a computer scientist for most of my career before I retired and I have traveled extensively and explored legends and the strange and unusual and have run into phenomena I couldn't explain simply by keeping an open mind and not pre-judging a story or legend before going out and putting it to the test myself. That *is* the foundation of Science. Is most of it baloney and just stories? Yes, but there is that certain percentage of the stories I've tested in person that turn out to have a basis in fact... It has made for an interesting life and I hope you do the same yourself...
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Love the idea of the importance of living with fear sometimes. I consider it living uncomfortably, and I try to live my life like that more often than not. Nothing amazing ever came from staying in your comfort zone. :D Great video!
I had a dear friend tell me once, "scared makes you smart." I think she meant that when you're scared your antennas go up and maybe we should all be more aware of our surroundings.
Nothing like a sense of adventure along with some good old fashioned common sense. Great encouraging advice. Youre right about outlawing crazy. The weapon they choose is not the problem.
Your so right about going into woods alone. It is self-empowering, calming for the nerves, anti-depressing and above all its positive. When I've gone
out on the trail leading to deeper woods, I like to take a power-nap laying on grassy areas, using peripheral sight and slow motional movements
so as to enjoy and to see nature become active with animals and birds. I enjoy watching your videos, they allow for new things to learn.
I like her! Thanks for standing up for the 2nd. As far as "the wild things", i gotta say...there are some documented encounters by police and rangers and such. And that's all i'm saying about that. You had me going in the beginning! Well done and said.
Thank you! I get more concerned about Ticks and crazies than Sasquatch.
I enjoy your videos and I agree totally with carrying a gun in the woods. However it worries me that you carry it in your pack. If you encounter a truly dangerous situation, you probably won't have the time to dig it out that you took in this video. I would much prefer it on the belt or in a pocket that is instantly accessible. Please stay safe and happy in the great outdoors.
Agree with you 100%.keep on educating the population .Thank you for being real,you are refreshing.
Started camping alone in the woods at 13 years old out of necessity then later for pleasure. I fell in love with it, the freedom and the calmness the woods offers.
Love your thoughts on guns you are exactly correct
Also them wood boogers are as real as anything. I used to leave my truck with no light on public land to get to a spring Turkey hunting spot. After my 1st encounter I wouldn't go back in there at lunch time . Now I'll go most places alone but there are a few that it's just not wise to go anytime of day
Brooke - I loved this video - You are dead right on the 2A stance - I came from a gun owning family and have that same level of comfort with carrying and using firearms responsibly. I've never used bear spray but will carry some for my outdoors life based on what you say. Now for the kicker... I've had a number of encounters with *something* out in the wild at intervals of every 15 years or so - 3 times in my life, with something that didn't fit the normal sort of critter that roams the Sierras where I live. Am I scared to go out in the woods because of that? No... I just recognize that there are some things out there that I can't explain, but the odds are against me seeing or running into something on any particular trip. It is a big universe and there is a lot we don't know yet and I remain open to the possibilities of a large critter roaming the wilds, but my bet is that if it is Sasquatch, there are not a lot of them out there and the chance of running into something is pretty limited for the average person. You've done what I do... You prepare for the worst with sensible precautions and just get out there and LIVE. Loved the video and can't wait for the next one. By the way, that new "Big Guy" of yours sure looks like a cardboard cutout - LOL.
I agree 100%. Great post!! Be safe
Yeah I realize people have had things they can't explain... ain't this an interesting world??
It most certainly is Brooke - The thing is that if we remove the mystery from it all, then we do lose that very thing that makes Nature special so I prefer that there are things out there we don't understand yet ;>) I just love the mountains and wild places no matter what is out there :>)
Liked your video, I've lived, hunted, trapped and just camped in Alaska my whole life. I never venture far from my rifle. I don't have much confidence in bear spray so I've never carried it. There was a woman killed up your way near the Poggo mine a year ago if I recall correctly. She and her friend had bear spray and actually turned the bear (it was a black bear) a couple of times but bears can be persistent when they are hungry and this one must have been hungry. I always am alert in the woods and I sleep with one ear listening for sounds. Animals live in the woods 24/7 and they never lose their fear (caution). Its alright to be like that, the ones that don't have fear don't live long.
Yes and there was a young man killed by a black bear the same week in a mountain race down near Girdwood. Yikes! Ya never know!
Henry's Fork Idaho was abuzz when I was there several years back. A grizzly charged a French hiking team. They were all carrying bear spray. They repelled the first charge and the bear quartered them and returned...they repelled that charge ....he quartered them and charged again one final time before giving up....all five hikers had expended all of their spray. If only the grizz had known.....right?
"you can't outlaw crazy" AWESOME!!!! You nailed it in one sentence! Great job, great vid, thanks so much!
You nailed all of the points very well. I never go anywhere without carrying unless prohibited by law. In Louisiana we have Rougarou.....one mean customer....eats the hearts of it's victims and leaves the rest hanging in a tree. :P Thanks for the courage to address carrying. There are so many who do not understand guns and gun ownership and can't resist expressing their outrage at those who do. Thanks.
Great video, Brooke!!!
Interesting to see your spring weather in Alaska... I was out snowshoeing and shot a video last night (May 1st). I live in New Brunswick Canada, in the northeastern part, and yes we still have snow!
Way over here, we don't have Sasquatch, grizzly bears, cougars or boogie-men to worry about. We do have black bears but they're small and quite skittish towards people, so normal precautions apply (don't get between a momma and her cubs, don't keep food in your tent, don't sneak up on a bear while its eating, etc.)
Being a non-hunting Canadian, I'm not licensed to carry a handgun or rifle, so I don't have either of those. I mentioned that our bears are small and timid, so I don't carry bear spray either.
Some of my viewers suggested I carry an air horn. That would probably be an idea, but I'm really not worried about attacks. I always carry a fixed blade knife, a Fox-40 whistle for noise, and my survival shovel which I could use to make a hungry coyote change it's mind! :)
I love where I live because we have no large predators, no poisonous snakes, no poisonous spiders or scorpions. My biggest threats are these, in no particular order: hypothermia, dehydration, mosquitoes, black flies and ticks.
All that being said, if I were an American, I would also carry a handgun.
Love your channel, Brooke. Loved you and Dave in the ALONE Show (although I was worried about your health!), and I'm also subbed to "Bushradical".
Congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel, you deserve it :)
Stay safe, my friend!
Hi Jim! This was actually filmed in Michigan... yes still snow at our home in AK! Thanks for stopping by!
LOL that was hilarious 😁😂😆🤣
I knew you were poking fun. And I've actually had Sasquatch encounters all of my life. I guess with all of the attention to cryptids, folks are very aware these days of what to look for. Naturally, some take it to the extreme.
I love being out in nature, whether in the mountains, desert, or the beach; it is my place of sanctuary. I'm in my element. I am not afraid to be solo, and of course I have a healthy respect for what is out there. I rely on my senses, even my faith, and critical thinking skills, when in the wild. I'm Native American, which I've found very helpful, even though I'm a city slicker.
TBH, I'm more leery of humans than the fauna.
Having said that, I've also experienced a multitude of anomalies and phenomena. Again, I use discernment, etc.
I've been lucky, even when bluff charged in the dark by what I thought was a huge monster, I ended up unharmed. Still, my ignorance was bliss, back then. I simply didn't know about the Forest People, and when I had heard about Bigfoot, I'd dismissed it & forgotten. I'm a former scientist and researcher, so skepticism was, & still is, my norm.
I have also made mistakes, some nearly costing me my life, but I've learned a lot from them.
Proving anything is fruitless, one has to do their own homework. I'm at that age of not caring what people think. Besides, it's not my place. Science is all theoretical, and akin to a religion, anyway. Thing is, there are bodies, concrete evidence, and photographic images. They are buried, hidden, discounted, etc. I used to work for the government, I know the drill.
Having a camera (a phone) or gun usually are the best deterrents to a Bigfoot, so you're covered there. Being fearful doesn't help, and it is better to be in disbelief. If you are meant to have an encounter, you will.
I am pro-gun, because it is our right to bear arms, and it is people that kill. I don't carry for many personal reasons, and PTSD is among them. I prefer bear spray, too.
Thanks for the laugh, though. Good medicine.
thank you! awesome
I'm on the fence on sasquatch. I'm for guns and camping alone. You Go Girl..
I live in Kentucky and oh it's beautiful in a lot of places. But nothing like what y'all have up there . Your in Big Beautiful Country. I just hope I can see it one day.
Keep on keeping on girl. I just subscribed so keep em a comin.
Thanks and welcome!
I totally agree with you about utilizing your right to carry. I also grew up with an aunt, & auncles that were cops then I became a cop. I'm Retired now and I carry also when I camp in public land. Great video & you go girl.👍💗
I found your channel as I was trying to learn more about tanning. I was instantly charmed by your smiling eyes, your courage, and your love of the outdoors. I've subscribed, binged, and can't wait to see more. You're AWESOME!
Share your view on sasquatch, guns and being alone in the woods. Having wintered alone in the mnts with nothing but a belt knife and a make shift shelter, vowed to never be without a firearm again. Have lived through several winters living primitively in the Pacific NW and later off grid in a cabin till old age caught up with me. My wife and I enjoy your videos, reminds us of our mountain days......Mountainman Carl
sweet thanks
Decades ago my two brothers and I were camping in a popular spot on the Pacific Trail near Lake Tahoe. Near sunset a very attractive young lady backpacked in and set up camp. Well 50 guys watched her and enjoyed the experience. Just as night fell this young lady stepped out of her tent and fired 3 shots into the hillside. If there were any creeps around I would say message received. It was a little odd, but God bless her for being prepared.
LOL that'll do it!
elk hunter , someone should have told her that three shots is a distress call. Never do that if you don’t want someone to come looking for you!
It was so bizarre I don't think any of the men were going to go anywhere near her tent. LOL
Hah! Knew we had something in common besides loving the outdoors... My dad and Uncle were cops. I think, as our modern cities grew larger and larger, fewer and fewer people became comfortable around guns, just from lack of exposure. I think it's important for young people to get acquainted, so they learn how to handle guns safely. And though we cannot make a law against "crazy," we should take a more serious look at why there are more and more crazies. My theory is that our lives are becoming more stressful (especially for those living in big cities - so double whammy there), so seeing more people "snap" is going to happen. We might want to figure out what to do about that, instead of jumping to the "let's outlaw guns" reaction. People want quick, easy and simple answers, but often those aren't the right answers. Take care and continue having fun! :)
I think the problem is in media coverage
Ah - you mean the way an assassin's name is right away on every media outlet? Yep - they become "known." If that's what you meant, I think it's a factor, but I doubt it's the main one. I know it's a controversial subject, and more complicated than would be served in comments on You Tube. For Americans (as opposed to someone who comes to the US to carry something out) who mass murder with a gun in the US, I think stress has a lot to do with it, and all the other "reasons" are minor, but add to the motivation. The argument is that these crazies can kill more people in a shorter period of time with a gun than any other way, so, take away the guns (as if that's even possible). But that doesn't explain why the huge increase in those using guns to carry out such atrocities. Thanks for the reply, Brooke. :)
greydoe + most if not all mass killers are on medications, a fact which is rarely ever mentioned in the media as it does not fit the narrative to be portrayed, look it up
greydoe ...just finished up a trial out of Ashland Ohio, where a fella killed two, ( they think maybe up to 20 ) girls, one just got away and turned him in, or he'd still be doing it, by CHOKING them. So, crazy has no boundaries on how they kill or with what.
greydoe we'll said
Spoke to you previously about my late wife and living by myself for 10 years. Funny gun story for you. Shortly after meeting my wife I had driven to Indiana to visit my folks and upon returning entered my house while burglers were leaving out the back door. Pat lived on a lake about 50 miles from my house and came into town after telling her about it and she left me her 38 revolver before heading to her father's. I had never handled a revolver and after pulling the hammer back was unable to de cock it. She was laughing at me not realizing all I had handled in the military was automatic rifles, machine guns, anti tank weapons, grenade launchers but never a revolver. I was finally able to release the hammer without it going off and after going shooting with me she found out I could handle them, just not revolvers....until i got a 357. You are quite the woman. Kudos to ya kid.
LOL love it
Brook, there was nothing more unsettling and yet beautiful than listening to a pack of coyotes surrounding my camp calling to each other as I lay all alone in my hammock. This is one of my most memorable backpacking trips! It was awesome! I would have missed out on this if I had let fear stop me. Your advice is spot on. Be prepared and go for it!
cool good for you!
Bear spray all the way. Only thing I carry a gun for is humans.
Oh that is brilliant, darwin award for you....
Darlin I've been around guns and other weapons for over 54 years now. Doubt I will be nominated. I'll most likely die of a heart attack or cancer.
NRG Ltwrkr He's smarter now. Better late than too late.
NRG Ltwrkr That's only because you haven't come face to face with one deep in the forest, when that happens let us know how you feel then!
Bear spray, because bears like their food seasoned too.
I had to get over being nervous about being alone in the woods during an organized Meetup day hike I participated in a few summers back. The person planning the hike consulted erroneous material about the distance of the hike (20 miles instead of 17) and it went on much longer than planned and, toward the end of the hike, darkness was falling and I had fallen way behind the group.
We'd been hiking over 13 hours and I was dog tired and couldn't keep up with the other hikers. I figured there was no problems because we were close to our starting point and that the parking lot would be showing up anytime soon. R-i-i-i-ight. Pretty soon the sun had gone down and I was hiking alone in the moonlight-- without a flashlight. Because I was in the open, I could still see where I was going in the light of a full moon... until the trail led me into a grove of trees. It was pitch black under the trees and there was a steep rocky ravine to my left that I saw before I went into the trees. I was reluctant to try feeling my way around in the darkness for fear of stumbling into the ravine, breaking an arm, leg, or worse, my neck. My cell phone battery died as I was trying to call my way out of the situation. Wouldn't have mattered anyway because there was no signal reception even though I wasn't far from Flagstaff, AZ. The terrain was blocking the signal. All I could do was take stock of my situation: I had 2 camelbacks for water that I had just about used up from hiking over the course of the day. I also had a good Nikon camera I had taken with me. I figured if someone came looking for me, I could use the flash to attract attention to myself. I wasn't too worried because the peeps I was hiking with knew that I was out there and, since we'd carpooled, I figured they'd come back looking for me. With that, all I could do was hunker down on the trail and wait for help.
I sat out there... in the dark... alone... until after midnight.
In all that time, I had plenty of time to think about crap I didn't want to think about. I would shout out every now and then in the hopes that someone would hear me if they were looking for me. But it made me wonder if I was possibly attracting something I did NOT want to see. Every horror movie you've ever seen occurs to you while you're sitting alone in the darkness you can't escape. No matter what anyone says, I admit I do have a creeping suspicion that sasquatch does exists, though I doubt I will ever see one. I idly wondered if a sasquatch would abduct me to make me its Bigfoot love-slave or something and the thought was pretty damn funny. It kept me amused while I sat out there in the dark-- which is much better than being in a place of fear. I wondered, more practically, about other animals like cougars and bears but nothing ever materialized while I was out there. Never heard any heavy footsteps skulking toward me in the dark. No shadowy, hulking form. Nothing.
A while later, a helicopter showed up... moving slowly over the forest, as if looking for something. As soon as I saw it, I had my camera out and clicked my flash at it. It hovered and put a spotlight down on me, the idiot lost in the forest. It continued to hover for a few minutes. I figured the pilot was radioing a position to rescuers on the ground since he couldn't land in the trees to pick me up. Not being able to do anything, the helicopter moved on and I was alone again. For another hour or so until Search and Rescue found me. Even though I was unprepared by not bringing a flashlight, I was sensible enough to stay on the trail where I could be found.
Since then I've hiked and camped alone at night and I hike alone during the day all the time. There are still things out in the darkness and the daytime that will startle you-- usually it's a bird or a deer that you might scare up in the brush. It's enough to get your heart beating fast but it's easy enough to tell what it is and you calm down quickly. I still wonder if sasquatch would capture me as a love slave but it hasn't happened yet. I'm a pretty big guy but I don't feel the need to carry a piece with me... I may carry one of those air horns and bear spray as back up. People have disappeared in the forest, in the past and present... some armed... most not. Death or harm will find us all one day but I'm not going to waste time worrying about it.
I think we're stalked by our rampant imaginations more than we are by any creature, real or conjured by Hollywood, wanting to do us harm. If we spent more time getting familiar with nature than watching scary movies that make much ado about nothing that could ever realistically happen, then we'd all be much better off.
Wow what a story! What kind of friends do you have that you didn't stay together?? That's horrible to leave someone behind like that. I bet you have some extra survival supplies with you when you go out now. And very reasonable reactions prob saved your life! Great job! But you're right- our minds are our biggest opponent!
Let's just say... that's the last time I hiked with that group. But on the bright side, it was a valuable lesson in being (or not being) prepared and not panicking when things go south. At no time did I really feel to be in danger... although it was annoying that I didn't get home until 3 am.
You are awesome. Words of wisdom right here people.
Hey, look. No snow! Thanks for a good laugh :) You're videos just get better and better!
Excellent video, totally agree! Thank you for the time you take to speak on our 2nd Amendment!
Very smart girl to carry. .I am a CHL.. Love your father's revolver. Be safe..
Brian K . I agree with you my friend
Ok now that I've stopped laughing Yay for Brooke! I think I'm more scared of moose then Sasquach I try not to do stupid stuff in the woods like setting up my tent on a game trail (only happened once ) but things happen just try to be prepared and flexible enough to deal with it. Be safe and don't forget the bugspray
LOL on game trail - I've seen that with friends camping in the Sierras and in Montana and warned them and then the inevitable story comes forth of their wild night camping ;>) lol.
Spam Musubi Good points. I've seen a lot of moose in the wild, but never have seen Bigfoot.
We don’t have bears in uk, nor can we carry guns. But we do have crazies. Lol
No bears at all, humans suck.
.........and you can't even carry knives! :0
Kevin Piggott that is call oppression, and tyranny.
Glad we still have our 2nd Ammendment here... for now
I'm a 40 year old man, born and raised in Southern California and have 2 daughter's... I teach them firearm safety, and take them shooting camping. My oldest is in Germany right now, this Memorial weekend I will be taking the toddler camping in the local mountains... I enjoyed your video and your opinion on the 2nd amendment... I recently glued a NRA coin on my YETI ice chest... That's all I have on that topic. Thanks for sharing, take care.
Nice great job taking your family out!
When u go on camping trip use you yeti ice chest for a latrine, fill it up to max capacity ,ship the over priced piece of yupie crap back to them for warranty repair... boycott yeti products........support 2nd amendment.
John Wunder... I support the 2nd amendment, I bought both of my YETI ice chests before the dipshit move they made... if you'd like to pay me for a Tundra 105 and 45, you can do what ever you like with them.
Thanks to your dad and brother for helping you be comfortable carrying a gun. Enjoy the adventures.
Bigfoot? Last year my wife and I were camping in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. Around 1:00 in the morning we heard three extremely LOUD tree knocks directly across the river that we were camping on. Supposedly, that's how they communicate sometimes. There weren't any other campers within probably 3 or 4 miles from our location. Whatever it was it was able to hold a large piece of wood and swing it really hard at a tree. What "known" animal could have done that?
We didn't see anything that night, but what we heard was pretty unnerving and so far I haven't heard any explanations that make any sense. Any ideas?
Dig deep on the internet, there's a wealth of source material and discussion. I'd recommend reading up on the works of the late and great Dr. John Bindernagel, and youtube channels "Utah Sasquatch" and "Bob Gymlan" among others.
Thanks
@@oliver8928 also the research of Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum from Idaho State University.
Hey Brooke , I only mentioned it once that a juvenile Bigfoot was spying upon you ! Sorry !!! My intention was only to warn you , that you had a curious young admirer ! Thanks S.S.S.
what video and time stamp?
I'll be 71 next month and have been camping, hiking and backpacking most of those years mainly in Arkansas, Minnesota and California. Most of the time I am alone. I never carried a firearm unless hunting. I sometimes pack a large knife but my strength and endurance isn't as it use to be so I leave the heavy stuff home when out backpacking. I do tend to stay off trail. That said, I have never, ever felt the need for any weapon on my trips. No human has ever seemed threatening. No animal has attacked when deep in the forest. The most nervous I've felt was when I came upon an illegal marijuana grow in a public park during a kayak trip. Is anybody around? - not that time. Yosemite bears have approached and people's dogs have done their warning barks but that's about it.
If I make it to grizzly country then I will carry bear spray. Meanwhile, I lookout for rattlesnakes, ticks, wasp, biting ants and when in Arkansas - chiggers. I hate those little buggers!
That said, I'm happy we can carry if we wish. I have no problem with responsible gun owners. If the guns and knifes make them feel more secure then go for it.
Thanks for your videos. You can teach an old dog like me new tricks.
that wouldn't be good!
One of the best channels with the theme Bushcraft and Survival at YT!
I really like your videos!
Thank you so much!
I don't go in the woods without my gun. I don't stay out of the woods but I also stay prepared as I can be. Garenteed your feelings will change regarding Sasquatch when / if you see one. Great video! Subbed
I can tell just by the way you're making such a big joke about it while you're out there you're going to have an encounter let me give you a hint don't show him your gun
It's behind you.......Great vid...Mind you, I'm in Britannia.....we don't have sasquatches..or big foots...or yetis..or chubathingies...Boring really....we have the Loch ness monster tho....apparently..
Don't you have the Britain Big Cats?
Yes we have the cats, have had for a long time. Mostly black leopards, pumas and some lynx..and possibly the odd jaguar..Odd times there's a report of a fully spotted leopard, but most are the black variety.
Some say there would be more of the spotted ones, but there is a peninsula which I cannot recall the name of where the majority of their leopards are black.
Now I did say we don't have BFs..actually we do. There are and have been many sightings of the big lads in Britain going back many years. Foot prints have been found along with some tree structures, although we don't seem to have the massive structures seen in the U.S. etc.
We also have many dogman sightings and other unusual creature sightings.
In fact I live in Hull on the East coast, very near to Barmston drain.
There is the story of Old Stinker who stalks the banks of the drain...otherwise known as the beast of barmston drain.
All accounts of sighting suggest a dogman type creature.
Apparently he has a liking for dogs, there is a report of a sighting of stinker jumping a 6ft fence with an alsation in his jaws...
Similar sightings have been reported in other parts of East yorkshire and elsewhere..
Back in the 70s and for some years there were many sightings of what became known as the wildcat of the wolds (The Yorkshire Wolds). Not so many sightings these days though as far as I know.
This was a large black cat so a black..or melanistic..leopard.
Again paw prints were found and still are across the country.
You'll never catch me! I'm champion of hide & seek 😁😁 serious note, bigfoot was/is real, extinction is on its last living creature or already happened. Just my opinion though.
Nice revolver too 😁👍
Great video with excellent points made on personal responsibility for your safety. Keep carrying and keep making cool videos. Scott
thanks scott
When you hugged him, tho! “I like ‘‘em tall.”
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Hi Brooke,
I've already caught a few of your episodes. And I really like what you have to say. I have been a gun owner for a good percentage of my life. And I fully agree with you that guns don't kill people, people kill people! And you definitely can't fix crazy! I myself taught my kids at a tender age about guns, and what it entails to be a responsible gun owner. The results of that is... My son is now 23 years of age, and in law enforcement for the United States Coast Guard Sector New York. My daughter whom is now 25, is definitely a nature girl, whom does tours for ziplining, and is a responsible gun owner as well. My point is, you're right it all starts in the home because after all we are our kids first teachers. And our right to bare arms, is something that we should always protect! Now I know you're skeptical when it comes to the king of the forest Bigfoot / Sasquatch. And it's funny that you should say... Where's the proof?! But I like to remind people that absence of proof is not proof of absence. And the reason why I say this is ... because they do exist. And unless you've had an encounter with a Bigfoot / Sasquatch, it's almost impossible to convey the feeling that you're left with after such an encounter. Just speaking from experience is all. Also, I can tell you that they're quite intelligent - human like creatures, which mimic human-like Behavior. That's not to say that they're not wild and unpredictable, because they are! They are also excellent hunters and very elusive creatures that know how to elude from being seen.... hence that's why there's all the hoopla of where's the proof?! My ancestors knew about them way before there was ever sightings all over the world, or the official sighting that was aired in 1967. I'm Aztec and Mayan American Indian. After my encounter, I lost the feeling of security or should I say nerve to Camp alone in the woods, let alone hike alone in the woods! My experience happened in 1985 when I was 17 years of age in Boring Oregon on the 10 acres of woodsy land that my aunt's owned. And though I only saw his silhouette from the darkness of the trees and fog, felt his presence, heard his horse like labored breathing mixed with grunts, looked directly into his glowing yellowish/Amber eyes in the dark ... as I backed away ever so slowly, smelt him, and ran vigorously out of the woods as Bigfoot / Sasquatch chased me, along with my 4 cousins out of the woods... Because clearly he was not impressed with us being there in his living room, hence the woods! I'd have to say, was quite an encounter to say the least! That in itself was a horrific encounter I'll never quite forget, and I'm now 53! "AND NO IT WASN'T A BEAR" ... I know what I heard And saw! And though they are amazing creatures that we still know so little about. An encounter with a Bigfoot / Sasquatch can be very traumatizing if you know what I mean?! I mean let's face it, once you have an encounter with the big guy, you never quite see things ever the same way as you did before. So I know you mentioned you're a skeptic on the Bigfoot / Sasquatch topic, and you've never seen him/her. That is probably best! But, Please be cautious out there when you're alone... that's all I can say. And please keep an open mind for your own safety when it comes to the Bigfoot / Sasquatch topic just saying! I'm so glad you carry the bear spray, And the 38 revolver. At least you're not camping without any protection on you! but I just want to honestly share with you, spread the word, not to discourage you or anyone from camping alone in the woods. But to just bring awareness of the big guys existence. That's why I'm glad you actually camp out with your dog Maisie. Because if anything, your dog will see, and detect a predator before you will.
All in all, I love your Channel because I get to see such beautiful sceneries and places from your eyes, that I've always wanted to see! It's like vicariously experiencing it through you. And that in my book is pretty cool! Thanks for always sharing those helpful camping tips that you do in your videos. Thanks for the humor that you add to your show! You're doing such a great job! I really appreciate your show, and all the information you have to offer to us viewers! Thank you respectfully for sharing Brooke! May you have a wonderful day. God bless! 👍
Sincerely,
Callie from California.
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Love your view on guns we here in WV agree with you!!!!!
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Great topics to get people over the fear of going to the woods and camping. I agree with all your perspectives. Thanks for sharing. 😺💞
Love this video! I never go out into the woods without a backpack with the essentials for starting a fire (magnesium fire starter), cutting firewood (knife, pocket-folding bow saw), water (1 liter), emergency shelter, flashlight, (2-3 plastic sheets 5”+8”), emergency rain suit, rope, string, compact first aid kit, compass (cellphone works too), and a 9 mm handgun and extra ammo for protection. On a few of my deer hunts I’ve been caught out in the woods when it’s gotten dark - and depending on where you’re at everything looks the same. Fortunately I know where camp is and can find my way back but in the event it ever happens I have a backpack with these few essentials and have skills for hunting game on my property in east Texas. But I don’t have a dog……. After seeing Daisy running with you, it’s nice to have company! As for a Sasquatch, nah; but I do have a couple of panthers that roam the area from time to time. That’s scary enough…….. love your show!……….. Me gone! 🦌
I carry a takedown Winchester Model 92 Trapper 44 mag. but loaded with 44 spl. unless it is Grizzly country. Here in the northeast the only danger is Coywolves so I rarely load up 44 mag. I could use 44 mag for deer but prefer my 30-30. I never camp without a firearm. My new favorite handgun is the new Ruger Redhawk 357 mag. 8 shot that accepts full moon clips. Either barrel length would be fine for me. I have a Model 92 357 mag carbine too. You can probably tell that I love lever guns.
Great video! I totally agree with your philosophy about being armed. I carry almost everywhere I go, not just the woods. I tend to worry more about the predators on two legs. 😀 The only observation I would add is that I wish you would have your holster somewhere on your body rather than buried in your pack. Same with the bear spray. It’s not going to help you if you need to rummage for it in a fast hurry. BTW, I thought I saw a dark shape moving in the tree line a ways behind you. It seemed to be watching you! 😳
thanks much!
I second Logica Redux’s opinion. I am interested greatly in your views on hazards in the wild. I’ve noticed one south Louisiana town that has a rash of “Swamp Monster” sightings about every 5 years, which coincides with a drop in tourists. After the rash of sightings, tourism suddenly picks up, AMAZING!
Yes, get that gun on your person..won't do any good in the bag, if someone walks up on you.
I didn't believe in sasquatch until Emerald Lake, Montana
love that shot of Maisy flippin her head around real fast! so funny! good little shot there. :)
I like your attitude, and philosophy. Plus you’re a great story teller. I came here from a previous video of yours where you were telling scary stories and eating a steak. You had a big piece of steak on your fork and you ripped off a bite with your teeth. Instantly subbed. You’re great!
There is a lot of evidence for sasquatch ; maybe you will see some footprints someday or tree structures. Yesterday, I watched some videos on bear attacks; scary. I hike and camp alone; just me and Christ. take care.
greetings from Oregon...
love your video...but you're not really alone..you have your dog. I am hard of hearing so I must have a dog with me as ears for me. I too am a 2nd amendment supporter so yes..I won't be unarmed.
I appreciate your discussion of about guns. I've always supported the 2nd amendment, though I've never owned a firearm, I've done some shooting. I live in Los Angeles and my opinion is not a popular one and restrictions are so tight it's not worth it to me. Granted, an urban area like this is more crowded so I get some of the fears, but I still believe in the right to protect yourself. I would like to legally obtain a firearm when I move, which I plan to do in the future. I like what you said "respect gun laws AND exercise our second amendment rights". What a concept hey? Guns are just another tool, yes they are powerful but when used responsibly it's not such a big deal. What is your opinion on "assault style weapons" like AR-15s and similar weapons? I'm torn about my feelings on those, because we have had such a crazy amount of mass shootings, but I wonder if banning them will really stop it. I feel like the root of the problem goes beyond availability of guns. Thanks Brooke!
Any person can kill any other person with any gun. It doesn't matter the type. Media coverage is the real problem.
You are so right, the media is out of control. They just play into emotionalism.
An assault rifle has certain requirements. It fires a less powerful sub rifle cartridge (undersized for deer in WA State) and is capable of full automatic firing. The Armalite 15 or AR-15 is disqualified. If you are concerned about the looks, well, a Fiero isn't a Ferrari. There are mechanical and pricing differences. There is often a "musket mentality" among foes of the modern sporting rifle (MSR) being covered by the second amendment, which gives the right of the people to keep and bare arms rather than the state/county/city/township. The 1st Amendment gives only the right to freedom of the press (at the time basically a Gutenberg style not metal or powered) and did not included radio, TV, internet, texting, forms of broadcast, etc.. All of which I argue should fall under the same 1st Amendment freedoms as does the MSR under the Second. I remember when the M-16 was introduced into military service and was not a fan of the new "squirrel rifle in 5.56 mm X 45 mm". I still believe the AR-10 (7.62 mm X 51 mm)designed by Eugene Stoner should have been adopted and for some types of duty still should be considered. It is a good option for those lacking youthful health and vigor or in other terms a good adaptive device. I also don't care for the misuse and overuse of the term assault rifle as it was coined by the head of the National Socialist Workers Party, Adolf Hitler. I've never been a fan of that guy and he was the reason my dad flew bombers.
By the way, I am an independent, middle of the road mindset individual with tolerance for both sides of the argument. Bigotry is defined as intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself. I tell this to the extreme right, as well. And yes, I get hate and heat from both extremes, which I'm accustomed to receiving. You have a 100% right to your opinion. But like please be careful about getting snarky to and about those not in agreement.
Yes, your post was snarky, bigoted and pejorative. I would say the same thing to a conservative, which you referred to as a 200 pound invertebrate, who would insensitively called you a Libtard. Everyone needs to leave their echo chambers, now.
I really don't want to bother to correct you on the litany of technical issues you posted, which are incorrect. That's a big so what. Those aren't germane to the real issue she stated.
The issue she pointed to is one of mental illness and aberrant behavior. I agree with her. I would like to thank her for her insights. So many people are being gaslighted, I'm glad the clear thinking time in the woods let's her see clearly into the cause of the school shootings. Now, we need band together to examine the root causes of the mental illness.
Please, cease being snarky, bigoted and pejorative. Start working towards the problem she identified.
Wonderful!!! Fantastic Stupendous!!! You nailed that one Brooke!!! GREAT video!!!
Great video. I camped all through my childhood, and up through my twenties. Camped alone lots in Missouri winters. Will get back to it soon. I spent the winter of 83 around Olga Bay in southern Kodiak island.
Hey Brook, Cute Lil' video. Its cool to camp alone and I think especially women Should have a weapon/gun
on them. I do have 1 thing I want to say bout Pepper Spray though. I'm an ex-cop myself. I have seen where Pepper Spray Would Not Stop a person (on Drugs) and 1 bullet Wouldn't stop them either, it took several rounds to Stop them. They Was that Wound Up❕ Some people seem to be un-harmed by Pepper Spray even if their Not on Drug's also (few & far in between). I see you're carry'in that Brand New Knife🔪too😁
Your right Danny, just finished a trial, Shawn Grate, ( check on utube) where pepper spray had no affect on his hyped up aggressive behavior. Have heard from other law enforcement, wasp spray, the kind that sprays 8 - 10 feet should be on every girls night stand though. 😁
Love your spirit and attitude. Subbed
thanks and welcome!
I’ve never seen big foot, but I’ve had leg cramps.............
I have watched a few of your videos and they are good. But your comments on firearms and the second amendment just earned you a gold star and a subscriber.
thanks and welcome!
I'm a 57yr old man and I know you are braver than me, great videos, love you
Wonderful vid, Brooke. I loved it:) Stay safe:)
Bigfoot...hide and seek world champion
LOL
Sasquatch likes beef jerky, everything else is cool.
LOL
you`d be the one catching one sleeping, and put it`s hand in warm water. lol
They don't seem to fall for that twice.
Totally agree with you about camping alone. I know many people who have expressed those same concerns, and it's hard for them to put those aside and enjoy the outdoors.
Brooke, when you go out camping with Matizy you're not really alone. Ur dog will most probably be your first line of defence. She will know long before you when danger comes near. Man, or animal.
Carrying a firearn, gives you your second line of defense. And most probably greater peace of mind.
I have carried handguns into the woods when I went by camping. Even when I would go with friends that were deputys, Forestry agents, and retired cops. We we're always prepared for the unexpected. I like you was taught that a firearm was a tool. And that tool had responsibility. Had to be used in the correct manner. And Always with great respect.
Stay safe in the woods.
In Canada crazy people don't wander the forests. They stay in the populated areas.
I'm crazy!...like a fox...
A question ... if so many people have actually seen a BF, and so many people have filmed/photographed/videoed them (most poorly) why haven't they been verified by ... the government ? Answer in another question ... Do you really think the government wants you to know there are 6 to 12 foot tall predators inhabiting our wild places ? I have actually had 3 encounters with them, including a visual sighting, so I am pretty sure they exist. As to why they haven't been "discovered", think about the mechanisms for reporting such a discovery and how complex they are ... and how easy they are to corrupt. Heck, we couldn't even get a decent unemployment figure out of the previous administration.
yeah people have seen things that can't be explained
Not to be nag, though I am being one ... the key operative there is "explained". Explanations are difficult without provable facts and evidence, and, most importantly, "There is no evidence because there are no BF, and there are no BF because there is no evidence".
Oldclimber Amb -good point. With photoshopping capabilities nowadays, nobody is going to believe anything unless they see it for themselves.
U should feel safe u have Lassie running around w/u.
Victor vasquez yes, I love that sweet looking dog, beautiful.
lassie died a long time ago.
Girl in the woods... You are awesome! Truly some wise words.
Oh and GREAT JOB to you and your man for your amazing endurance on the show Alone. Huge huge respect for u