What a lovely tale of wealthy degenerates wondering around in the woods murdering animals. Love how this guy tries to come off as pious and a man's man. Disgusting
Amazing story and well told! As a guide of nearly 20 years, I’m very familiar with this type of client. Staying professional under those circumstances isn’t easy so kudos for keeping your cool while also fighting off a grizzly. Certified badass!
Doing a little guiding, mostly of punters that had been unsuccessful elsewhere (animals were heavily hunted, unlike the farmed ones in current times) clients like that were familiar. The parallels were apparent when later a deck hand for big game fishermen. The latter was enhanced by a mentor telling a common additive to the first drink of the day for painful clients. Applied about 2 hours offshore, it was excellent to bring on seasickness. So it was either abandon the (prepaid) trip of lean over the side a lot feeding fishes and actually having something to moan about. And keeping them company, being sympathetic (they stopped whinging at their possible saviour) and knowing they had another 4-6 hours of it. And several times when back on shore and recovering in the bar, they were grateful enough for the sensitive nursing back to life to provide a tip. Never managed to figure out an equivalent recipe for hunting camps that didn't risk poisoning them, tempting as it could get. The condition isn't restricted to paying clients, many hunters have it to some degree.
@@johnmead8437 A big part of being a good guide is convincing people that suffering is fun and leading by example. I was just as cold and miserable as everyone else in those moments but a big smile and a few well timed jokes can raise moral in profound ways. People are generally stronger than they realize, they just don’t get tested much in today’s world. On occasion you definitely get people who need more discomfort than some. Entitled, demanding, ungrateful clients who bitch about trivial things that are out of your control are another story, I rather enjoy seeing them suffer a little even though you still maintain professionalism. Guiding people in wild places in uncomfortable conditions can be a very unique view into who people really are.
Exactly my opion. Camouflage, Muzzleloader plus Laser Rangefinder plus argue about three yards. Forgot water, two gut shots and so on. What an miserable caracter...
Dealing with hunters lifelong it seems very few would fit that requirement. Guides being top of the heap, along with prominent club/organisation types.
Yes, I had the same thought. If that TX guy had tagged along, it could have been a much different outcome. One or even both those guys could have been mauled to death. But wonderful and inspiring story! This hunting Guide is a real pro.
Use to guide in my youth, sounds like he had a real prick for a client. They were right to tell him basically not to come back, sometimes it's not worth the trouble. I can imagine if he was with you when the bear attacked, he would've blamed you for that too.
That’s definitely the best hunting story I’ve ever heard. I’m glad to hear that you dropped that bear with one shot. Not many people could have done what you did and make it out alive. I’ve heard brown bear stories and tales about how incredibly intelligent they are especially when wounded. People don’t understand how dangerous these animals are. I hope you have given your family some extra love for you are lucky to have survived such an incredible experience. I do believe that you have an angel watching over you.
This guide is the real deal. Good watch. I was a fishing Guide for 30plus years. Only ran into 4-5 customers that were a problem. But not as bad a problem as dealing w/cull customers in dangerous conditions like Rick had w/this one. Thanks for the watch Rick.
What an amazing story and a true reality of weekend warriors. You sir have the patience of a saint. Obviously this so called hunter should have stayed at home. I loved hearing you tell the story and can only hope you’ll have many more to share with us all. Bravo sir BRAVO
Went on a moose hunt 4 years ago to New Foundland. One of the other guys that was in camp at the time insisted he should only have to pay half price since he spotted the moose he got before the guide did, Some people are real a-holes
I'm currently finishing a trip to see my family on the south west shores of newfoundland. Ran into some family guiding some people from New York. They only took the antlers and wanted to leave the meat to rot. Horrible to see. Yes people are assholes
@@NicoChantYes that is wasteful and they are not ethical hunters. Most hunters do not waste meat. However, nature wastes nothing. Many animals will be fed by any carcass left behind. Is it less worthy if it feeds other animals ? Just some food for thought. Have a nice day 😊 I love animals but understand hunting to eat and as a management tool especially in the case of large predators. It's best for bears to retain their natural fear of humans. For their benefit and ours. Bears who lose their fear of humans can be dangerous bears and if they come to see human habitation as a food source, they often end up being euthanized because they pose such a danger or if they actually hurt someone.
@@metalmamasue3680 The recycling factor is valid. IN a land where "big game" species are introduced overpopulated noxious pests causing major ecological damage, we have guides & recreational hunters demanding salvage of meat and limiting what is killed. When killing everything they saw would not significantly affect the pest population. Clients don't have a monopoly on being problems. RUclips & TV is riddled with them.
I’m from the north of England and I was brought up with the rule if you kill an animal it goes on the dinner table and some of the scraps go to the dogs !!!!
I can easily picture this man, dressed up in 1830’s attire, complete with a beaver fur hat with tail, buffalo skin trousers, and snowshoes, with a large bear fur coat, like the one wore by Jeremiah Johnson(Robert Redford). Awesome looking beard!💪
This is a fascinating story. I teach firearms instruction and I have had students who do not like to be inconvenienced with Weather issues and they want a gun with all the bells and whistles so they don’t have to have ability or practice.
I know people exactly like you're referring to, its pathetic to witness. I often see people who own a gun and have even been through CCW courses and still have no business being anywhere near a firearm. It's like they didn't retain anything even the most basic rules for owning and operating a firearm. I am sure you have seen some wild stuff as an instructor.
Went to East Anchorage back in the early 80s, knew a guy named Al Burnett that was a hunting guide. In hind sight, wish I had pursued that as a career!
The guide and the pilot are fantastic, this story is amazing and I’m glad the guide man was not killed, he did what he had to do in the survival situation… the Hunter- was a coward and a Pansy, he acted like a spoiled city rich kid, who wanted to be waited on like a child….I wouldn’t have givin him his money back, you still have to pay regardless
Now if he had taken his whiny hunter with him to recover the gut-shot moose and had the same angry bear attack, the right thing to do, in that case, is to step back a few paces and allow your client to have a bear encounter.
He would be sued silly,there’s a world outside of RUclips that don’t tolerate defamation.😂😂😂If he can afford a hunt at this level,he can afford a Lawyer.
What a wonderful guy. God was with him. A great storyteller. Thanks. The client on the other hand was a real piece of work. God bless.you and your family.
I like this guy story time because I don’t think he’s embellishing at all. I think it’s real deal no bullshit let’s hear more of this. These stories are captivating for me. I’m a hunter haven’t had much access to bears, but they are definitely a force of nature.
I'm hoping at the very least, this unethical and inept hunter was educated well on his mistakes and inconsiderate behavior. I don't need to know his name, I hope among guides his name is shared so others don't have to put up with his poor sportsmanship. I'm not even a hunter but I grew up in a hunting family and I know better shot placement into vital areas. As well as how not to be a shitty human being to others.
What a great story fom a very handsome man! (I can say that cause Im a senior ). Praise God it turned out that way ! Wonder if the Texan ever tried hunting again lol!😂
There's been a couple of guides that told me similar stories about their clients. I kept asking them to back up and slowly repeat what they said so my brain can try to understand, because their client was stranger than fiction. They also had stories of awe-inspiring clients.
Dont gut shot game or you could become prey. Guides have a tough job. The client of this man almost got him killed because he didn't study his game and learn how to ethically hunt it. I'm glad you're here to tell the story
That was fascinating. I am not experienced in that field of work and survival to your best ability on that day.I like stories but non fiction is the best kind. Thank you
I ain't even done watching this account of one of the craziest hunting stories I've ever heard in my life... Makes you appreciate life when you cheat death... Yes sir... Yes mam! Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rick shared this with me “I was shooting a 338 Winchester Magnum. I also sometimes carried a 375 H&H, but that was when I was specifically guiding for bear”
The hunter was a first class pric*. You are a lucky man my friend. I live in the Yukon since 1975, and have had four very close encounters, so I can relate to your story.
This is a crazy story! Thankyou for sharing! Wow. And this client really sounds like the worst client imaginable. I hope nowdays guides would not go outside alone if their client develops an extreme case of lazyness. I mean that is hunting, what did he expect? That someone puts a world record moose into a small fence from him to shoot? I really enjoyed this story, could be a series of episodes, too.
Great story, and very accurate. I've hunted in Alaska quite a bit, and have shared camps with all kinds of folks. That includes a few jokers that don't get it. Thanks for sharing!
That was not a hunter you were dealing with. That was a suburban boy looking for a mommy . Well told story . Don’t accept clients who won’t get their feet wet 😂
The "HUNTER" sounds like a worse nightmare that the bear attack. Love how well you told the story.
Yeah, dude should have named him.
Goes hunting, doesnt want to get his feet wet, forgets water. Its gonna be a bad day haha
What a lovely tale of wealthy degenerates wondering around in the woods murdering animals. Love how this guy tries to come off as pious and a man's man. Disgusting
When this guys beard goes in the woods, the bears pack the spray.
😂
Do you know anyone with that kind of tough reputation in the wild?
When he walks into the room, Chuck Norris, pees his pants 🤣
His beard has a beard
😂😂😂
This guy knows how to tell stories. Can we get more?
I met him when I was on a work trip to Alaska recently. I would love to hear more stories from him as well. Maybe next time.
@@TheBudgetSportsman I would LOVE to hear more stories from Rick- hope you can make it happen.
Ask him about bigfeet or anything unusual he felt in the bush. Awesome gentleman and no B.S. from him, for sure...
His shaving skills are poor tho. Grizzly Adams 🙂
@americanshad8396 Well iv got size 23 feet. It's a Welsh record. (UK). Any good?
Amazing story and well told! As a guide of nearly 20 years, I’m very familiar with this type of client. Staying professional under those circumstances isn’t easy so kudos for keeping your cool while also fighting off a grizzly. Certified badass!
Doing a little guiding, mostly of punters that had been unsuccessful elsewhere (animals were heavily hunted, unlike the farmed ones in current times) clients like that were familiar.
The parallels were apparent when later a deck hand for big game fishermen. The latter was enhanced by a mentor telling a common additive to the first drink of the day for painful clients. Applied about 2 hours offshore, it was excellent to bring on seasickness. So it was either abandon the (prepaid) trip of lean over the side a lot feeding fishes and actually having something to moan about. And keeping them company, being sympathetic (they stopped whinging at their possible saviour) and knowing they had another 4-6 hours of it. And several times when back on shore and recovering in the bar, they were grateful enough for the sensitive nursing back to life to provide a tip.
Never managed to figure out an equivalent recipe for hunting camps that didn't risk poisoning them, tempting as it could get.
The condition isn't restricted to paying clients, many hunters have it to some degree.
@@johnmead8437 A big part of being a good guide is convincing people that suffering is fun and leading by example. I was just as cold and miserable as everyone else in those moments but a big smile and a few well timed jokes can raise moral in profound ways. People are generally stronger than they realize, they just don’t get tested much in today’s world. On occasion you definitely get people who need more discomfort than some. Entitled, demanding, ungrateful clients who bitch about trivial things that are out of your control are another story, I rather enjoy seeing them suffer a little even though you still maintain professionalism. Guiding people in wild places in uncomfortable conditions can be a very unique view into who people really are.
Incredible story, especially hearing about time slowing down and his vision turning. That client was a coward all around.
Exactly my opion. Camouflage, Muzzleloader plus Laser Rangefinder plus argue about three yards. Forgot water, two gut shots and so on. What an miserable caracter...
As a lifelong hunter I can tell this story has the ring of truth. No matter if your hunting quail or grizz leave your ego at home.
Dealing with hunters lifelong it seems very few would fit that requirement. Guides being top of the heap, along with prominent club/organisation types.
@@johnmead8437
Why?
Narcissists can't leave their ego at home. Their ego is who they have become. Everything is about them, and only them, 24 and 7.
@@zeppelinmexicanoIf I was out in the woods and encountered an attacking grizzly, I'd just do a totally sick kick flip over it.
I give you guides so much credit for doing what you do and not breaking noses!! Real Men!!
This gentleman’s solo bear attack could have been much worse. Imagine if that Texas client had joined him.
He would have been fine if he was faster then that crybaby client
Yes, I had the same thought. If that TX guy had tagged along, it could have been a much different outcome. One or even both those guys could have been mauled to death. But wonderful and inspiring story! This hunting Guide is a real pro.
You should make videos on untold guide stories and have this guy be a special.
I agree 💯
You meet some interesting people as a guide. Some good, some bad. Glad you made it out safe!
I know I would like to hear more of this guy’s guiding stories!!
Love you dad! Great story
That’s your Daddy for real?
@@onetake721 yes
Do you have any other stories like that to share?
He sounds like an incredible man! I could hear him tell stories all day.
You're papa is an excellent storyteller!
Incredible storyteller .....Some men are just built different
And then there’s the likes of us, commenting on the actions and heroics of finer men
@@JME1186Never know some of us commenting could have done heroic things ourselves.
Use to guide in my youth, sounds like he had a real prick for a client. They were right to tell him basically not to come back, sometimes it's not worth the trouble. I can imagine if he was with you when the bear attacked, he would've blamed you for that too.
Brilliant reenactment, telling of the story. My hat is off to you, sir clearly you are a straightforward man! Much respect.
Thankful you lived another day to be the husband and dad I am sure you are!
What a fabulous story teller. Thank you for sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great narrator. Great details. Keep making more of these fascinating stories.
I wouldn't encourage a man to keep making stories about facing a bear face to face. Be a short book.
@@cndurbin91
Yes indeed! About two chapters long.
Client sounds like a nightmare. Good story, enjoyed it
No, the guide sounds like the nightmare.. The client sounds like a pain, but who's paying who???
@@frisk151did we watch the same video? Lol how is this guide a nightmare? Smh
@@monte4150I think we found the client 😂
@@hurricaneaquatics lol, to funny
That’s definitely the best hunting story I’ve ever heard. I’m glad to hear that you dropped that bear with one shot. Not many people could have done what you did and make it out alive. I’ve heard brown bear stories and tales about how incredibly intelligent they are especially when wounded. People don’t understand how dangerous these animals are.
I hope you have given your family some extra love for you are lucky to have survived such an incredible experience. I do believe that you have an angel watching over you.
Was it Phil Shoemaker who you guided for. My hats off to you sir for not knocking the Texan out cold.
Sounds more like he was working for Phil Driver to me.
That's not my definition of a true Texan as I am one. That, my friends, is the definition of an AH!
Must of been one of those Cali Texans lol
Damn straight, my friend!
I think many people believe most texas oil man would fit the stereotype .
@@wideawaketotruth530117:40
This guide is the real deal. Good watch. I was a fishing Guide for 30plus years. Only ran into 4-5 customers that were a problem. But not as bad a problem as dealing w/cull customers in dangerous conditions like Rick had w/this one. Thanks for the watch Rick.
Great story! I couldn't imagine going through that for a self-centered client like that. I give him credit! Thanks for sharing, Nate.
What an amazing story and a true reality of weekend warriors. You sir have the patience of a saint. Obviously this so called hunter should have stayed at home. I loved hearing you tell the story and can only hope you’ll have many more to share with us all. Bravo sir BRAVO
I’m amazed at the laziness of the whiny so called “hunter” lol Love the way this guy tells a story 💯👌 Great video!!!!!
Right. He just wanted a head to hang over his mantle. All I'm going to say. 🙃
Went on a moose hunt 4 years ago to New Foundland. One of the other guys that was in camp at the time insisted he should only have to pay half price since he spotted the moose he got before the guide did, Some people are real a-holes
Those people didn’t get punched in the face growing up for saying/doing something done. Maybe you should have given him the pleasure
I'm currently finishing a trip to see my family on the south west shores of newfoundland. Ran into some family guiding some people from New York. They only took the antlers and wanted to leave the meat to rot. Horrible to see. Yes people are assholes
@@NicoChantYes that is wasteful and they are not ethical hunters. Most hunters do not waste meat.
However, nature wastes nothing. Many animals will be fed by any carcass left behind. Is it less worthy if it feeds other animals ? Just some food for thought. Have a nice day 😊 I love animals but understand hunting to eat and as a management tool especially in the case of large predators. It's best for bears to retain their natural fear of humans. For their benefit and ours.
Bears who lose their fear of humans can be dangerous bears and if they come to see human habitation as a food source, they often end up being euthanized because they pose such a danger or if they actually hurt someone.
@@metalmamasue3680 The recycling factor is valid. IN a land where "big game" species are introduced overpopulated noxious pests causing major ecological damage, we have guides & recreational hunters demanding salvage of meat and limiting what is killed. When killing everything they saw would not significantly affect the pest population. Clients don't have a monopoly on being problems. RUclips & TV is riddled with them.
I’m from the north of England and I was brought up with the rule if you kill an animal it goes on the dinner table and some of the scraps go to the dogs !!!!
I can easily picture this man, dressed up in 1830’s attire, complete with a beaver fur hat with tail, buffalo skin trousers, and snowshoes, with a large bear fur coat, like the one wore by Jeremiah Johnson(Robert Redford). Awesome looking beard!💪
I was thinking the same thing as speech pattern isn’t of this era. Seems like a really cool dude.
@@rojoloco3911he was a frontiersman in his past life.. and in this life lol
This is a fascinating story. I teach firearms instruction and I have had students who do not like to be inconvenienced with Weather issues and they want a gun with all the bells and whistles so they don’t have to have ability or practice.
I know people exactly like you're referring to, its pathetic to witness. I often see people who own a gun and have even been through CCW courses and still have no business being anywhere near a firearm. It's like they didn't retain anything even the most basic rules for owning and operating a firearm. I am sure you have seen some wild stuff as an instructor.
Really sorry about this guy smoking ya from Texas. Not all are that way Sir. Glad you made it, one heck of a guide!
That clown from Texas must have been a transplant from California. I’m embarrassed, as a Texan, for his behavior!
Exactly. Lady Texan here.
Excellent story, thank you.
Please post more stories from this hunter!
Went to East Anchorage back in the early 80s, knew a guy named Al Burnett that was a hunting guide. In hind sight, wish I had pursued that as a career!
Brilliant story, thank you sir .
Rick can tell a story! Thanks for sharing.
For a story he hasnt thought about it sure sounded like he had told it a million times before. Very articulate.
Great storytelling. He’s low key calling the Texas boy a yuppie lol😂
😂😂😂
Give us some more stories! This guy is great
Wow! His description of the charge was like I’ve never heard before. Amazing.
The guide and the pilot are fantastic, this story is amazing and I’m glad the guide man was not killed, he did what he had to do in the survival situation… the Hunter- was a coward and a Pansy, he acted like a spoiled city rich kid, who wanted to be waited on like a child….I wouldn’t have givin him his money back, you still have to pay regardless
Wow this is a fascinating storyteller!
Wow!! What an incredible story!!
Now if he had taken his whiny hunter with him to recover the gut-shot moose and had the same angry bear attack, the right thing to do, in that case, is to step back a few paces and allow your client to have a bear encounter.
😂😂😂
I can't believe you would protect your clients privacy!!! He needs plenty of harassment!!!
He's a professional
He would be sued silly,there’s a world outside of RUclips that don’t tolerate defamation.😂😂😂If he can afford a hunt at this level,he can afford a Lawyer.
There's nothing like grizzly country adventures!
Epic Tale.
Epic Beard.
Absolute Legend.
This story was absolutely amazing. Thank you.
What a wonderful guy. God was with him. A great storyteller. Thanks. The client on the other hand was a real piece of work. God bless.you and your family.
I like this guy story time because I don’t think he’s embellishing at all. I think it’s real deal no bullshit let’s hear more of this. These stories are captivating for me. I’m a hunter haven’t had much access to bears, but they are definitely a force of nature.
Amazing story. That client wasn't a hunter, how you managed not to leave him there in the wild is beyond me.
What a story and what a nightmare of a client. Thank the good Lord you’re ok
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Crazy story! Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your experience. Maybe you can share a few more soon.
What a story !
Wow, what an amazing story!! Sounds like you had to deal with someone who probably had everything handed to them all their life. God bless you...🙏❤️
Spent 25 years in Alaska and had similar experiences with Mr. Grizz while up there. This guy is the real deal....the Texan....all hat and no cattle.
Kinda wish he named and shamed that client “hunter” haha. Great story nonetheless, this guy can really tell one
I'm hoping at the very least, this unethical and inept hunter was educated well on his mistakes and inconsiderate behavior. I don't need to know his name, I hope among guides his name is shared so others don't have to put up with his poor sportsmanship.
I'm not even a hunter but I grew up in a hunting family and I know better shot placement into vital areas. As well as how not to be a shitty human being to others.
His name starts with a P & ends in a Y
The hunter was a princess.
😂😂😂
What a great story fom a very handsome man! (I can say that cause Im a senior ). Praise God it turned out that way ! Wonder if the Texan ever tried hunting again lol!😂
Bro. Rick is a great Brother and friend. Loved this video.
What an incredible story. Thank you.
What a fantastic story 🫶🏼
Uncle Rick! My 3rd favorite story of yours ❤
😮 I must hear the top two!!!
bro this is not your uncle 😂 this is literally my dad and he has no nieces or nephews
There's been a couple of guides that told me similar stories about their clients. I kept asking them to back up and slowly repeat what they said so my brain can try to understand, because their client was stranger than fiction. They also had stories of awe-inspiring clients.
This blokes a legend
This is the coolest story I’ve heard
Dont gut shot game or you could become prey. Guides have a tough job. The client of this man almost got him killed because he didn't study his game and learn how to ethically hunt it. I'm glad you're here to tell the story
This is one bad ass guide!!!!!
That was fascinating. I am not experienced in that field of work and survival to your best ability on that day.I like stories but non fiction is the best kind. Thank you
Genius...great story! Glad Rick made it out.
Whoa!!!! Rick!!!! Hopefully your client understands and appreciates what was done for him. Something tells me he doesn't....
Most likely not
I ain't even done watching this account of one of the craziest hunting stories I've ever heard in my life... Makes you appreciate life when you cheat death... Yes sir... Yes mam! Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for that story.
Great story from a great story teller!
That client is exactly why I’m no longer a fishing guide and would never guide big game trophy hunters.
Absolutely awesome storytelling. What an experience you’ve lived! What rifle, and caliber did you use? Love hearing about these details
Rick shared this with me
“I was shooting a 338 Winchester Magnum. I also sometimes carried a 375 H&H, but that was when I was specifically guiding for bear”
I don't even hunt, but this was fascinating to listen to. Thank you.
Phil was a good mentor. Great story.
Fantastic story and fantastic delivery. Your knowledgeable details make everything more real
Amazing story. I want to hear more from this guy!!!!
The hunter was a first class pric*. You are a lucky man my friend. I live in the Yukon since 1975, and have had four very close encounters, so I can relate to your story.
The guy he took hunting “the client” sounds as if he would have been an excellent canadate for that bear’s “pile”
Wow i would like meet Mr. Mccoy. Great storyteller and seems to be just a real nice guy who knows what he is doing.
I wana hear more stories from this guy , he’s great dude, great story voice, truly
Holy crap what a story from NFL QB to grizzly attack FITZMAGIC has it all!!!! 🏈⚡️🐻
This is a crazy story! Thankyou for sharing! Wow. And this client really sounds like the worst client imaginable. I hope nowdays guides would not go outside alone if their client develops an extreme case of lazyness. I mean that is hunting, what did he expect? That someone puts a world record moose into a small fence from him to shoot? I really enjoyed this story, could be a series of episodes, too.
I met Rick on a recent work trip to Alaska. I enjoyed his story and wanted to share it here. I’m glad you enjoyed it also.
That’s about what the “hunter” wanted, a caged hunt.
I'm not sure how I got to this video lol but man this guy is a great story teller! 🔥
Incredible story. I am glad he made it.
That's one heck of a life experience. I bet he couldn't wait to call the plane
Great story, and very accurate. I've hunted in Alaska quite a bit, and have shared camps with all kinds of folks. That includes a few jokers that don't get it. Thanks for sharing!
This guide is so polite dealing with the lazy hunter 😅
Very cool story. Thank you for sharing.
I hope that guy was blacklisted. What a jerk!
Your story is every hunters dream. It is always like that, when you dont expect you see the biggest animal
Amazing story! Glad he survived.
An amazing story. Thank you.
That folks is how you tell a story
1) Hunter gets award for biggest dbag on planet.
2) Brilliant story and story teller.
Great storytelling, respect 👍 greets from Germany
That was not a hunter you were dealing with.
That was a suburban boy looking for a mommy .
Well told story . Don’t accept clients who won’t get their feet wet 😂
lol that’s what most guides are dealing with. What real hunter is paying for another to guide them to hunt?
Glorious beard. Phenomenal storyteller. Badass human being. You have my never-ending respect and admiration.l, good sir.