Bear : what you doing in here bro, can i join? Oh hunting? No problem you guys have fun, i hope you get a good one, cyaa (5 secs later) Bear : dude wtf
Clay: travels to one of the most remote places in North America, travels 20miles away from the closest road on boat, sits in a makeshift blind on the ground and shoots a bear from 5 yards with a traditional bow and arrow. Some dude eating Cheetos in his moms basement: akshually that’s not real hunting, he used bait. Smdh
bait is bait. A true hunter goes into the wild alone (no cameraman/rifleman backup, guides, and equipment porters like this chump had), naked (except for lions cloth shorts), and harvests a bear with a spear. and its doritos not cheetos i'm enjoyin in my ROOMMATES basement (they just happen to be mom and dad).
I'm late to the party but I find it interesting that people think that if a bear investigates you and doesn't eat you in 5 seconds it means that it let you live.
I’m here because of your interview with Steve. Great episode of the podcast. Fantastic hunt. Whenever someone masters an art people only see what they think is easy because an expert makes it look simpler than it is. What they don’t realize is the years and years of dedication to an art that gets someone to a point where they could make something incredibly difficult look simple. A lifetime of training and dedication made those 15 minutes of footage. Congratulations.
Anyone else watching after hearing this guy on the Meat Eater Podcast ?? I've been listening to all the old episodes and wanted to come help out with the likes vs dislikes awesome video !!
I’m on the fence with this one. I’m a bow hunter too. Not sure I’d take the shot. I live by, “if it doesn’t feel right don’t do it.” To me the experience of him getting that close was good enough. Great color phase bear.
I am all for to each his/her own. That said, he is on a bear hunt far from home, he's already had an emotional miss, and this is an impressive animal. Completely understand the shots and congratulate him on a great harvest.
@@johnjones1534 nahhh that’s stupid logic. Bear let them live. Could’ve killed them and they harmed it. It’s screwed up and there’s a reason bear hunting is illegal in half the states buddy. If they would’ve been on the news the next day with there body’s carved into I would laugh. Cuz to each bears is there own. Would literally turn a blind eye if the bear started mauling them and I knew I could help. You took the chance & you know the risks. But don’t justify hunting for sport and meat unless it’s justified and have a license and it’s lawful and feels right. These POS go out and hunt bears for SPORT. Hope they get mauled and get taught a lesson soon
@@JB-pp1kt if you spend 30 minutes, you’ll see that Clay uses the bears he harvests extensively and probably uses more of the animal than any other hunter I’ve seen so hop off your high horse and go to the grocery store
A lot of the guys in this comments section are the kinda guys you hear about on the news getting eaten alive. "He just wanted to be your friend!!!" Y'all watch too many Disney movies.
All these people saying that they would’ve let the bear walk because he walked up to you and didn’t react, but that’s the most dangerous kind of bear there is.
Dilloncw Don't get me wrong, I'm all smiles for our boy! But as a beginner who's still very much learning, would you mind expanding on the theory behind that statement brother? Why is it that you say that a Bear who has shown that upon locating Humans, through scent, vision, hearing etc, a bear in feeding mode that decides humans aren't on the menu, at least on this occasion. Why would this bear be without debate - the more dangerous individual, moreso than for example, a bear who chooses, basically anything else? Taking a nibble etc?
MMA Fight! Magazine Ik this is late but, not everyone in the woods is going to be an experienced hunter, there will also be hikers that partake in this forest who may not know how to react to a bear walking right up to them, they may try to run which will make them seem like a prey target to a bear, or even if there’s children the bear would 100% see those as a prey target
MMA Fight! Magazine Never saw your comment but the reason I said that is the most dangerous kind of bear is because it knew that there was a human there and didn’t leave, it wasn’t scared of him at all and a bear that isn’t scared of interacting with humans is a dangerous bear. This is why they tell you not to feed bears or any other wild animals because the animal loses its fear of humans. I get what you’re saying when you say that an aggressive bear would be more dangerous but the point is that this kind of behavior is what leads to an aggressive bear because they aren’t scared of humans and are more willing to be in a situation with a human where they feel pressured and become aggressive.
Hey Clay, I've been listening to your podcast for awhile now. I've never shot a bear. But watching this video gave an intense visceral view of what it means to be a hunter. It takes a commitment to fair chase and ethical conservation. Aldo Leopold said "It must be a poor life that achieves freedom from fear". I dig it. Keep the wild places wild
Holy shit I know rinella has the long arm of the conservationist but trying to like every meateater fan comment, and gave me chills, as to just how great this 1 man is for our way of life.
@@BroScience710 Are you inbred? That is the only excuse for what you just wrote. That would excuse your stupidity. If you proof read the things you wrote I would understand them.
@@BroScience710 A sucker punch - is a punch made without warning or while the recipient is distracted, allowing no time for preparation or defense on the part of the recipient. The term is generally used in situations where the way in which the punch has been delivered is considered unfair or unethical, and is done using deception or distraction, hence the term 'sucker' used to refer to the attacker.
Listened to the MeatEater Podcast on my way to work this morning and the first thing I did was pull up this video in the parking lot. I see nothing wrong with what you did. It’s easy to armchair quarterback back your video and all I can say is you followed your instincts in a pretty high stress moment. Great job.
The adrenaline and maybe even some fear that would be shooting through these guys as this unfolded would be unimaginable. Not taking a shot at the bear at that point would be VERY risky. If a bear was confident enough to get that close once, dont put it past him to quickly turn back around and charge this time should you decide to not shoot. All you would be thinking is how I wish I took the shot when I could have. Well done lads, ignore the dislikes, and congratulations on an amazing catch and experience.
@Subudei Dude, as far as I understand the video they deliberately went on a hunt and searched for the bear! Keep your no choice bullshit, he made that choice when he went hunting bears with a puny bow! As for hitchhikers, they have no right nor need to go into bear-territory. If they just would let the bears alone, nobody would get hurt!
No because the had no reason to kill the bear .the bear came right up to them and was leaving when the took their shot .let them live or one day their gone beautiful animals. Ye boys out killing them
@@TheMarioMen1 Your grammar is wierd af.... But they have to keep the predator level at a certain level to prevent other vulnerable animals from dying off.
BC hunter here. I fully grasp the gravity of this moment. Cant for the life of me understand the paradox of bowhunting with bait? A spot and stalk hunt is the pinnacle of hunting. Leads to some of the most amazing experiences you can have outdoors. Because of it leading to moments like this. Bowhunting which requires more skill than hunting with a rifle is like showing off. Tip of the cap to bow hunters , that is taking spot and stalk to the highest level. Bow hunting with a bait barrel is like completely missing the point. Definitely no shortage of bears in this area. Soldier on young fella but try bear hunting without the barrel its more fun.
Fully agree with your dislike of bait hunting, I wonder if this bait hunter uses a salt lick for Deer... The only time I use bait is in my Mouse Trap...
Some countrys its illegal to hunt with bait, for example here in finland, hunting wiht bait isnt even considered hunting here and you can get a fine or jail time hunting with bait.
IAD Fishing hunting has been going on as long as humans have been around. There is a distinction between man and animals that is profound and important. Those who are farthest from the natural world have the most extreme attitudes towards the protection of animals. It is ironic that many people who have these extreme ideas of protecting animals have no problem with aborting a human baby. Hunters have the most respect for wild animals because they want them to be around for future hunts. Wish more people respected human life to love and respect the unborn babies that are treated like bio waste.
@@sheldonberg125 I have a problem with aborting human babies, I also like the hunt as a mean to eat. I even respect hunting for sport if it's respectful and not harmful to the wild life of the area. But I have a problem with western adrenaline addicts hunting wild animals at point-blank range without even trying to surprise them when they're obviously accustomed to human interaction. It's morally questionable. I eat meat everyday. Did you get my point ?
I wasn’t even there, and dam near shit my pants watching it! That moment when you ask yourself why the hell did I bring this prehistoric stick for a weapon!!! Beautiful bear! Way to get it done!
Thank you for watching. Bear hunters are the good guys and our critics don't understand scientific wildlife management nor the sheer numbers of black bears in Canada.
@@bearhuntingmagazine Its not about that. I work in the forest, for the forest (in wildfire management though, not wildlife but we work closely together). What made me dislike your video (and keep in mind, it randomly appeared in my feed, Im not aware of the controversy). Is the cheap shot you took. It seems that this would have been a great occasion to have mutual respect. The bear showed you respect by leaving you alone when it could have killed you (most likely) easely. It seems like the good guy thing to do would have been to spare his life during that moment. Don't be fool enough to believe that everyone disliking your video are suburban morons who don't understand anything about conservation. Disliking your video isn't an attack either, its a simple expression of dislike. I disliked that you didn't give him the same "respect" he gave you in such an incredible encounter, coupled with what looked like a very badly aimed shot, therefore I disliked the video. As far as you personally, I don't know you, so it can't be personal.
@@bearhuntingmagazine Yeah, well I'll admit I don't know anything about shot placement on a bear. It looked like the shot were taken carelessly but Im glad to be wrong on that.
@@HoboTango I think the bear came too close to the hunters, it had no respect from humans. Next time it could attack people. So I think the hunters shouldn’t have spared its life and they did a good work, such animals must be shot.
Qwert BM yeah that’s to be expected there’s always way more prey than predators but the grizzly and black bear conservation status is least concern so they’re not at risk of extinction or anything
It's true though. Everyone in this video should be ashamed of themselves. I've done a bit of bear hunting myself. Bear baiting is unsportsmanlike, it teaches bears that human stuff means food means survival. And, it's not even hunting to just walk to a giant barrel of food that you left out and sit around for a bit. Trophy hunting is unsportsmanlike, in nature the weak, old, and sickly are killed, to do anything but that promotes weak and sickly populations. Killing big boar bears is in no way good ecologically, what is he even talking about with bear populations at all being related to moose and caribou populations? They kill off some calves in the spring, but bears and especially black bears just aren't realistically predators of large mammals. And, having predators for large mammals doesn't hurt populations of game, it holds them in moderation instead of boom-bust as they decimate vegetation and then run out of food and die off in mass on a cycle a couple of decades long. Learn your ecology. Be a moral sportsman. This guy is gross.
@@Jangers-i4s I have zero doubt that "this guy" knows tremendously more than you do about game animals, ecology and bears. I'll take his word over someone who has hunted bears "a bit", which I doubt is true.
Google "bear bluffing." Grizzly bears and even black bears do a thing called "bluffing" where they act passive and friendly right before attacking. If a grizzly bear comes anywhere near you during hunting or even camping, they will act friendly at first right before an attack. You need to either kill or it scare it off with bear pepper spray or loud yelling and posturing. Stop trying to rebuke those who have experienced things you will never encounter.
It didn’t, bears usually come and investigate than almost immediately come back to see if your edible and they will either take a chunk out of you or attack harder. He would’ve mostly likely been attacked anyway
A deer is gentle, it wouldn't harm you for any reason. A bear would eat you alive on a whim. Would literally start chewing on your internal organs while you were still conscious. I'd kill a murdering bear in a second over a sweet deer.
@@marieandemerson1555 Trust me if i was one on one with a bear i would totally kill it if i needed to. To go out and hunt one and shoot it dead with out it even looking at me i just couldn't.
Probably because they're the closest cousins to dogs. Puppies and cubs resemble each other a lot. Lone wolves/coyotes and grizzlies are know to hunt with each other for team work.
sometimes u gonna eat da bear other times da bear is gonna eat u. calm yourself. do not aim with your eye. aim with your mind. always have a good belt knife for close encounters.
@Lord Ball-sac the 2nd I agree, but when it lets you live and you have a magical moment. Which rarely happens to anyone and you ruin it by shooting anyway, your just a turd in my book.
@@danjan5506 you do understand that the goal in Bowhunting is to get as close as possible right? would you like it better if he shot from further away?
@@cmich4345 Wild animals are not "friendly" nor evil. They don't share your human emotions. The bear backed away when it realized it was not normal prey, and most black bears have an instinctive distrust of humans. You have forgotten your roots.
You can hunt black bears in Michigan if you get one of the licenses because we literally have 17,000 of them but even still idk how I feel about bear hunting like this
@@noahmichalski5322 thats crazy that you can just google how wrong u are... most bears would rather graze on swweet fruit and berries than kill stuff... i didnt get a bio bach for nothing so please do some real research
@@smokinjodak9844 You're still wrong, that bear would have turned around and charged after the bear seemed to walk away, that dude would be toast if he didn't shoot it.
Just listen to the Meateater podcast and want to say you are a good dude Clay. Don't worry about the dislikes. Just think the most disliked video on RUclips is from RUclips themselves.
Impatience: a hunter’s worst enemy. Bear fever set in on that first big one. Thank the Lord the color phase didn’t charge after the shot. Being charged by a bear and huffed at from cover is why I pack a 357 magnum with Underwood 180gr solid lead cast rounds. Congratulations on that boar.
I could never hunt a bear, no way. Maybe a hog because those are invasive animals and destroying the landscape, but bears are native animals and beautiful creatures. I would never hunt one and only hurt one in self defense.
Agreed. They’re so sentient and full of life and emotion. Not really a moral decision to kill one for your pleasure unless you need to or they’re overpopulated.
Google "bear bluffing." Grizzly bears and even black bears do a thing called "bluffing" where they act passive and friendly right before attacking. If a grizzly bear comes anywhere near you during hunting or even camping, they will act friendly at first right before an attack. You need to either kill or it scare it off with bear pepper spray or loud yelling and posturing. Stop trying to rebuke those who have experienced things you will never encounter. PLEASE educate yourself on hunting and animal behavior before trying to act holier than thou.
*angry comment about how someone could ever humanely kill a bear left by someone that eats beef and poultry that come from tortured animals in inhuman factories
Franz Eggert yes and no. It’s viewed by most to be less sporting and fair what with all the added shit on rifles to make it easier to harvest. Like flying fishing to gill netting
@@javierescuella10 it's almost always one shot with a bow too. That second shot wasn't necessary, that bear was dead on his feet, but typically if you have another shot opportunity at something you've hit, you take it, you don't know for a fact whether or not it was necessary, and in this case it wasn't, but it's just general best practice.
@@javierescuella10 it's really not much different unless someone tries to shoot in the head and that's too high risk of a shot to take ethically. I've seen videos of elk shot with a bow that didn't realize it and kind of went about his business for 10 seconds or so before just falling over
@@bearhuntingmagazine listed to you on meat eater the other day. Heard you talking about it and I remembered seeing it a while back. Had to re watch it! Keep up with the solid work!
No matter what, no one does the wrong or right thing according to everyone else in situations like these. You did the right thing according to you, no one else here was there. The spin can turn until everyone's blue in the face and will everytime someone watches this video. I am sure this personal experience means a lot to you, and that is what matters. Thanks for posting! You did not have to share anything.
He completely froze when it approached, couldnt even get an arrow off. Had to wait until the bear turned its back on him after sparing him and slowly walked away
In 2006,in northwestern Ontario,40mile north of Minaki Ontario,hunting out of Halley’s camps,I arrowed a 450 lb black bear,with a 62 lb long bow,125 grain magnus 2 blade head cedar wood arrows! He scored 18 and one half inch head!Pope and young,I am 75 years old now and due to a shoulder injury,I now shoot a 50 lb Tommahawk diamond deluxe long bow,made by 3 Rivers archery in Ashley Indiana,a smooth shooting piece of traditional beauty!With my long bow I have,a half dozen deer,no trophy’s,a 150 lb wild boar,missed a nice caribou,when you could hunt the George river herd,arrowed a bull moose,did not harvest him,saw him 2 days later,he did not seem the worst for wear,glad about that,shot some grouse,not in the air,but their good to eat,I truly mean that hunting with a long bow or recurve is true archery,to many gadgets on these compound bows,and don’t get me started on cross bows,you want to really bow hunt,Hunt TRADITIONAL!Thomas A.Filipiak !
I'm all for hunting. And I've been a sportsman my whole life. But that big boy could have ended you... And he checked you out and gave you a pass. Let you keep living... Then you shoot him in the back as he's walking away. Kind of a punk move bro. I think I'm giving him a pass that day too. To return the favor.
Y'all really don't understand bears, I see. That bear would have, more than likely, came back and charged if they hadn't of shot it. Bears are opportunist and was checking them out to see if he was edible. Lmao
Many hunters and non hunters say bears aren't joke so it is better to have a big gun while you go to forest even for not hunting... They are agressive animals and see numans as a competitor...
allonzo10586 that’s not actually true. Black bears are generally very skittish and will normally run from humans unless they are surprised by them and have Cubs. Brown bears aren’t as afraid of humans but will typically avoid them if they know they are around, that’s why it’s recommended when walking through bear territory that you talk loudly and regularly to let them know you’re there. If you do confront one often they will investigate you to determine if you’re a threat. If they don’t consider you one they will leave, if they do decide your a threat they will attack you on the spot. Bear attacks are rare, because they generally avoid humans, and even when you do encounter one as long as you act appropriately they will more then likely leave. If it’s a black bear you want to try and scare it off, as there very skittish. If it’s brown you want to do the exact opposite, remain calm, talk in a very monotone voice, and slowly back away.
13:22 That lake is gorgeous! Amazingly clean. Which lake system was this? Cus I've been on the Bowron Lakes canoe/kayak circuit, and we saw a lot of cool wildlife. Moose, cool birds we don't see in the PNW of the US, and 2 black bears I think. Gorgeous up there, and the lakes are just as beautiful, since most people are smart and pack out their trash. Sure some lakes had more algae than others, but all of them were super clear. At one point, I think we could see maybe 30 ft down. Grabbed some rocks to tie up to try to measure how far down we could see and how deep the lake was. We ran out of my 100 yd rope before it hit the bottom, but we guessed about 30 ft is when the rock went out of sight. Then again, makes sense those lakes are clean. They are extremely far from major civilization, about 400 miles from the nearest kinda big city.
That sounds wonderful, I just wanted to let you know that "clean" lakes are somewhat dead. If the water is really clear, there is much less life in the body of water than there potentially could be. Algae and weeds are good; it feeds the fish, breeds life. Clear water is perfect for people to swim in though :)
Thanks for having an open mind!! It seems people willing to change their mind are a rare breed these days. I also changed my mind on baiting. Hunting is conservation!!
I just can't get down with this. Damn bear just minding his own business and gets killed just to have pictures taken and to be a trophy for these fools ...smh
Ok so I understand what y’all are saying but still this man has to eat and feed his family at the end of the day it’s his life no disrespect to y’all ✊🏻
Dont give us the "needs to feed his family" BS. You dont even know if this guys has a family. If he was looking to feed hungry mouths he wouldnt be trophy hunting bear.
Great job on Meat Eater podcast, great hunting experience and don't worry about those with a Skewed Foundational Understanding of Wildlife, they will never learn staring at the screen in their concrete world, don't bend for those fools, keep on keeping on Clay Newcomb!
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Bear : what you doing in here bro, can i join? Oh hunting? No problem you guys have fun, i hope you get a good one, cyaa
(5 secs later)
Bear : dude wtf
LOL
Man is winning :) Beautiful trophy :)
“Excuse me sir? Have you heard about the good word of Bear Jesus? Wait you aren’t a bear! RUN!!!!!”
Man people are soo fucked up 🤣🤣🤣
Lol love it
Clay: travels to one of the most remote places in North America, travels 20miles away from the closest road on boat, sits in a makeshift blind on the ground and shoots a bear from 5 yards with a traditional bow and arrow.
Some dude eating Cheetos in his moms basement: akshually that’s not real hunting, he used bait.
Smdh
bait is bait. A true hunter goes into the wild alone (no cameraman/rifleman backup, guides, and equipment porters like this chump had), naked (except for lions cloth shorts), and harvests a bear with a spear. and its doritos not cheetos i'm enjoyin in my ROOMMATES basement (they just happen to be mom and dad).
All these hunters are just bored psychopaths trying to act tough. Hopefully somebody will gutshoot them in front of their kids and leave them there.
You are literally telling the world you have no clue what you are talking about. Cool story, phak.
I'm late to the party but I find it interesting that people think that if a bear investigates you and doesn't eat you in 5 seconds it means that it let you live.
Fr bro there not too smart
yeah i thought the same thing. the bear didnt decide to "not eat them", thats ridiculous.
@@i.m.s.s2564 Read his comment again a few more times and REALLY SLOWLY. 'Kay, pumpkin?
Agreed, I thought the same exact thing. I don’t believe in hunting predatory animals. Have no desire to hunt bears or lions never have.
@@HTownguy100 bear meat is actually pretty good... wont try lion tho
Brent Reeve’s Country Life story brought me here. I had to watch it and I’m sure glad I did. Nice job boys 👍👍
Meateater podcast brought me here the likes and dislikes are even at this moment 11k of each
Clay Morgan thanks man.
Meateater brought me too. Turns out I had already watched and liked the video. Go figure.
Same
@@Mcrawf21 Good job, man. Appreciate it. We're now over 1,000 likes above the dislikes....
Meateater brought me too!
I’m here because of your interview with Steve. Great episode of the podcast. Fantastic hunt. Whenever someone masters an art people only see what they think is easy because an expert makes it look simpler than it is. What they don’t realize is the years and years of dedication to an art that gets someone to a point where they could make something incredibly difficult look simple. A lifetime of training and dedication made those 15 minutes of footage. Congratulations.
Just heard about this video on the meateater podcast and had to come see it! Wild ass video! Good hunting Clay!
Same here. I just listened to that episode today and had to watch the video
Steven Rinella did not bring me here. I found it all by myself.
Dan Epperson haha....you’re like a pioneer without a map.
Bear Hunting Magazine lol I Blaze my own trails thanks.
Eh, I'm not the only one
Same here
Same
Anyone else watching after hearing this guy on the Meat Eater Podcast ?? I've been listening to all the old episodes and wanted to come help out with the likes vs dislikes awesome video !!
Yep same here. Started from episode 1 and trying hard to catch up.
Steven Rinella bought me here... Dude! Insane! Listened to your story first on the podcast then watched the video. You got a like from me 👍🏾
Mark Field right on, Mark. Appreciate it.
Same here! 100% like from me bud! Great job!
Same here, just got done listening, Add another like from me.
@@randyjohnson8026 Thanks guys....the 'likes' are starting to gain on the dislikes.
Same here. Really enjoyed hearing your stories and perspective on MeatEater. Amazing hunt!
he hit dead nuts that 2nd 35 yard shot on that bear. that is the most impressive part. this man has ice water flowing through his veins.
I’m on the fence with this one. I’m a bow hunter too. Not sure I’d take the shot. I live by, “if it doesn’t feel right don’t do it.” To me the experience of him getting that close was good enough. Great color phase bear.
I haven't hunted before, but this is exactly what I thought.
I am all for to each his/her own. That said, he is on a bear hunt far from home, he's already had an emotional miss, and this is an impressive animal. Completely understand the shots and congratulate him on a great harvest.
@@johnjones1534 nahhh that’s stupid logic. Bear let them live. Could’ve killed them and they harmed it. It’s screwed up and there’s a reason bear hunting is illegal in half the states buddy. If they would’ve been on the news the next day with there body’s carved into I would laugh. Cuz to each bears is there own. Would literally turn a blind eye if the bear started mauling them and I knew I could help. You took the chance & you know the risks. But don’t justify hunting for sport and meat unless it’s justified and have a license and it’s lawful and feels right. These POS go out and hunt bears for SPORT. Hope they get mauled and get taught a lesson soon
@@JB-pp1kt if you spend 30 minutes, you’ll see that Clay uses the bears he harvests extensively and probably uses more of the animal than any other hunter I’ve seen so hop off your high horse and go to the grocery store
@@JB-pp1kt "bear let them live" now that's stupid logic.
A lot of the guys in this comments section are the kinda guys you hear about on the news getting eaten alive.
"He just wanted to be your friend!!!"
Y'all watch too many Disney movies.
You were great on The MeatEater! podcast. Another like from me.
Thanks, Joseph. Appreciate it.
Found you listening to Meateater! Podcast too. Is this the video you've been watching likes/dislikes for years?
J B episode 183.
Same
All these people saying that they would’ve let the bear walk because he walked up to you and didn’t react, but that’s the most dangerous kind of bear there is.
Dilloncw thanks Dillon.
Dilloncw Don't get me wrong, I'm all smiles for our boy! But as a beginner who's still very much learning, would you mind expanding on the theory behind that statement brother? Why is it that you say that a Bear who has shown that upon locating Humans, through scent, vision, hearing etc, a bear in feeding mode that decides humans aren't on the menu, at least on this occasion. Why would this bear be without debate - the more dangerous individual, moreso than for example, a bear who chooses, basically anything else? Taking a nibble etc?
MMA Fight! Magazine Ik this is late but, not everyone in the woods is going to be an experienced hunter, there will also be hikers that partake in this forest who may not know how to react to a bear walking right up to them, they may try to run which will make them seem like a prey target to a bear, or even if there’s children the bear would 100% see those as a prey target
MMA Fight! Magazine Never saw your comment but the reason I said that is the most dangerous kind of bear is because it knew that there was a human there and didn’t leave, it wasn’t scared of him at all and a bear that isn’t scared of interacting with humans is a dangerous bear. This is why they tell you not to feed bears or any other wild animals because the animal loses its fear of humans. I get what you’re saying when you say that an aggressive bear would be more dangerous but the point is that this kind of behavior is what leads to an aggressive bear because they aren’t scared of humans and are more willing to be in a situation with a human where they feel pressured and become aggressive.
Thoroughly enjoyed your recent appearance on the meateater podcast. Thumbs up from me, and wow, what epic footage mate
Thank you! Appreciate it.
I watched this on my phone and my adrenaline was up when he got that close.
Hey Clay, I've been listening to your podcast for awhile now. I've never shot a bear. But watching this video gave an intense visceral view of what it means to be a hunter. It takes a commitment to fair chase and ethical conservation. Aldo Leopold said "It must be a poor life that achieves freedom from fear". I dig it. Keep the wild places wild
Holy shit I know rinella has the long arm of the conservationist but trying to like every meateater fan comment, and gave me chills, as to just how great this 1 man is for our way of life.
Shucks....thanks bro. Appreciate the comment and support.
Does your way of life include sucker punching. He only released his arrow after he realized the bear was no threat and wouldn't attack him.
Fyi a sucker punch is when nobody saw you. Hunting channels now and says are a bunch of bridges and anywhere you there's a bridge there's a troll
@@BroScience710 Are you inbred? That is the only excuse for what you just wrote. That would excuse your stupidity. If you proof read the things you wrote I would understand them.
@@BroScience710 A sucker punch - is a punch made without warning or while the recipient is distracted, allowing no time for preparation or defense on the part of the recipient. The term is generally used in situations where the way in which the punch has been delivered is considered unfair or unethical, and is done using deception or distraction, hence the term 'sucker' used to refer to the attacker.
Classic bear, those things are so curious it can be absolutely terrifying if they catch you off guard
Listened to the MeatEater Podcast on my way to work this morning and the first thing I did was pull up this video in the parking lot. I see nothing wrong with what you did. It’s easy to armchair quarterback back your video and all I can say is you followed your instincts in a pretty high stress moment. Great job.
Tom Hickman thanks for the comment. Right on.
No way I’m shooting him after he basically fist bumped you.
The adrenaline and maybe even some fear that would be shooting through these guys as this unfolded would be unimaginable. Not taking a shot at the bear at that point would be VERY risky. If a bear was confident enough to get that close once, dont put it past him to quickly turn back around and charge this time should you decide to not shoot. All you would be thinking is how I wish I took the shot when I could have. Well done lads, ignore the dislikes, and congratulations on an amazing catch and experience.
An amazing "catch" i think its a kill bucko
@Subudei Dude, as far as I understand the video they deliberately went on a hunt and searched for the bear! Keep your no choice bullshit, he made that choice when he went hunting bears with a puny bow! As for hitchhikers, they have no right nor need to go into bear-territory. If they just would let the bears alone, nobody would get hurt!
Thought I had already liked, and commented on every video. Must have missed a few. All the best Clay, and fam👍
9:21 “Hello there, fellas. Don’t mind me, just a bear and oooooh, I smell snacks.”
I thought I was about to watch the hunter become the hunter when that bear walked up to you.
12:47 anyone else think it’s ironic how they’re really gentle with it and even lovingly pet the dead animal?
TheMarioMen1 thats our way of showing respect. Thanks for your interest in our video.
No because the had no reason to kill the bear .the bear came right up to them and was leaving when the took their shot .let them live or one day their gone beautiful animals. Ye boys out killing them
@@keithkeegan2956 Do you know what conservation is?
Keith Keegan well they hunted it it’s all pretty regulated keeps the numbers up they won’t all just disappear from hunting
@@TheMarioMen1 Your grammar is wierd af.... But they have to keep the predator level at a certain level to prevent other vulnerable animals from dying off.
Who lets a bear get this close to you without shooting it? you’re lucky to be alive to post the video.
They should re-title this video “How I almost became bear scat....”. Waaaay too close for comfort !
Meateater podcast was great stuff! Amazed I never saw this video before, but glad I have hear you talk about it prior to seeing.
Dennis Shields thanks Dennis. The book is often better than the movie!
Looks like we tipped the balance on that like to dislike ratio. Glad to see it. I think you did a phenomenal job! Thanks for the awesome video.
Thanks, Bob.
BC hunter here. I fully grasp the gravity of this moment. Cant for the life of me understand the paradox of bowhunting with bait? A spot and stalk hunt is the pinnacle of hunting. Leads to some of the most amazing experiences you can have outdoors. Because of it leading to moments like this. Bowhunting which requires more skill than hunting with a rifle is like showing off. Tip of the cap to bow hunters , that is taking spot and stalk to the highest level. Bow hunting with a bait barrel is like completely missing the point. Definitely no shortage of bears in this area. Soldier on young fella but try bear hunting without the barrel its more fun.
Fully agree with your dislike of bait hunting, I wonder if this bait hunter uses a salt lick for Deer...
The only time I use bait is in my Mouse Trap...
You cant spot and stalk in the canadian boreal forest lol. Its bait or dogs in that thick stuff
@@TMeightRsClanor
The "" Canadian boreal forest "" is more open then your mind and ' Knowledge of the facts, nice try of distortion...
If your going to bear bait, yet allow the bear to walk right up to your face giving him a chance to kill you, then I'm all for it.
Some countrys its illegal to hunt with bait, for example here in finland, hunting wiht bait isnt even considered hunting here and you can get a fine or jail time hunting with bait.
i mean i like hunting but he lets you live why dont you let him live
IAD Fishing I like hunting “but”..... you don’t like hunting..
@@Kylehikes47 +
IAD Fishing hunting has been going on as long as humans have been around. There is a distinction between man and animals that is profound and important. Those who are farthest from the natural world have the most extreme attitudes towards the protection of animals. It is ironic that many people who have these extreme ideas of protecting animals have no problem with aborting a human baby. Hunters have the most respect for wild animals because they want them to be around for future hunts. Wish more people respected human life to love and respect the unborn babies that are treated like bio waste.
@@sheldonberg125 very well said!!
@@sheldonberg125 I have a problem with aborting human babies, I also like the hunt as a mean to eat. I even respect hunting for sport if it's respectful and not harmful to the wild life of the area. But I have a problem with western adrenaline addicts hunting wild animals at point-blank range without even trying to surprise them when they're obviously accustomed to human interaction. It's morally questionable. I eat meat everyday. Did you get my point ?
How can anyone be proud of this is beyond me. And on top of it the bear could've destroyed you but he didn't and to thank him you killed him...
I wasn’t even there, and dam near shit my pants watching it! That moment when you ask yourself why the hell did I bring this prehistoric stick for a weapon!!! Beautiful bear! Way to get it done!
Do people go on these hunting videos just to dislike them because its hunting???
They are dumb
yes :) you all hunters deserve to die by eating alive.
Maroš Goč how do you think people eat?
@@civilcaliber475 certainly not by killing bears in the woods
Maroš Goč where do you think animals live?
That's not a grizzly. It's just a black bear in brown color.
Steve sent me. The good guys are up 2K.
Amazing video.
Like many others, the Meateater podcast got me here. Your incredible encounter is beyond amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, David.
@rustytr comic book reader lol
Great to hear you on Meateater. I especially enjoyed the discussion of the Ouachitas---one of the most beautiful places in North America!
That isn't a hunt ,Ive been hunting 12 years ,this is just a damn shame
Shut up! You Goofy Idiot!
@@dbx1233 agreed
Jk idiot hard a nail is a fool
Thats called hunting so remote they aren't used to humans yet. That is hunting!
HardAnall Jr. That was amazing you’re an idiot
Dang I can’t imagine the feeling you had when he was that close to you
What cound him imagine being a stupid hunter?
mln sclrc shut up moron go learn to spell
He must’ve felt dead inside since he killed it.
@@jahyeet1137 I'm italian: I teach you how to spell
mln sclrc 😂
What's with these people.... Dude you have ballz of steel! I would have lost my nerve and not been able to get the shot off at all. Great video!
Thank you for watching. Bear hunters are the good guys and our critics don't understand scientific wildlife management nor the sheer numbers of black bears in Canada.
@@bearhuntingmagazine Its not about that. I work in the forest, for the forest (in wildfire management though, not wildlife but we work closely together).
What made me dislike your video (and keep in mind, it randomly appeared in my feed, Im not aware of the controversy). Is the cheap shot you took.
It seems that this would have been a great occasion to have mutual respect. The bear showed you respect by leaving you alone when it could have killed you (most likely) easely. It seems like the good guy thing to do would have been to spare his life during that moment.
Don't be fool enough to believe that everyone disliking your video are suburban morons who don't understand anything about conservation.
Disliking your video isn't an attack either, its a simple expression of dislike. I disliked that you didn't give him the same "respect" he gave you in such an incredible encounter, coupled with what looked like a very badly aimed shot, therefore I disliked the video. As far as you personally, I don't know you, so it can't be personal.
HoboTango understood. However, both shots were right on for a bowhunter.
@@bearhuntingmagazine Yeah, well I'll admit I don't know anything about shot placement on a bear. It looked like the shot were taken carelessly but Im glad to be wrong on that.
@@HoboTango I think the bear came too close to the hunters, it had no respect from humans. Next time it could attack people. So I think the hunters shouldn’t have spared its life and they did a good work, such animals must be shot.
It had to be a Mosin-Nagant (7.62x54)
Probably was.....you mean the rifle Clay traded for the mule?
Haha I was screaming that into the radio when they couldn’t figure it out and it 7.62x54R which stands for “rimmed” I think
Seth Collard this one had a bayonet, too!! That’s the one.
Why does no one care about hunting deer or pigs but care when someone hunts a bear?
Cause the population difference. There's about 30 million deer but only like 500,000 to 1 mil bears left in the US
Qwert BM yeah that’s to be expected there’s always way more prey than predators but the grizzly and black bear conservation status is least concern so they’re not at risk of extinction or anything
Meateater podcast brought me here to say - how dare you kill this bear after he spared your life :D
Hahaha
@@nathanhaaland2002 7
What episode?
It's true though. Everyone in this video should be ashamed of themselves. I've done a bit of bear hunting myself. Bear baiting is unsportsmanlike, it teaches bears that human stuff means food means survival. And, it's not even hunting to just walk to a giant barrel of food that you left out and sit around for a bit. Trophy hunting is unsportsmanlike, in nature the weak, old, and sickly are killed, to do anything but that promotes weak and sickly populations. Killing big boar bears is in no way good ecologically, what is he even talking about with bear populations at all being related to moose and caribou populations? They kill off some calves in the spring, but bears and especially black bears just aren't realistically predators of large mammals. And, having predators for large mammals doesn't hurt populations of game, it holds them in moderation instead of boom-bust as they decimate vegetation and then run out of food and die off in mass on a cycle a couple of decades long.
Learn your ecology. Be a moral sportsman. This guy is gross.
@@Jangers-i4s I have zero doubt that "this guy" knows tremendously more than you do about game animals, ecology and bears. I'll take his word over someone who has hunted bears "a bit", which I doubt is true.
Watched this after your MeatEater podcast. Thrilling hunt and excellent video. Keep it up!
Thanks, Thomas.
From one Bear Hunter to another we got your back! great podcast with Steven Rinella by the way, THUMBS UP!
Super legit. Great shots, and insane story, literally write it down and keep the story attach to the bear skin for the years to come man.
We have your back, Clay! Hunting is conservation!
Right on, bro! Thanks for having our back!
Woww 🙌👏👏👏👏
No it isn’t
Xander Mills considering hunting pays for virtually all of wildlife management practices, it does
Rick Flair
Sound like a leftist speaking on abortion
I've would have let that bear walk , that bear let u live for another day.
same thing popped right away also in my head...
EXACTLY. THE QUESTION IS: WHO IS THE ANIMAL? HE KILL IT WHILE THE BEAR LOOKED HIM IN THE EYES. THAT'S NOT FAIR. 😭
@@eugenciocnitu2552 survival of the fittest
Exactly
Google "bear bluffing." Grizzly bears and even black bears do a thing called "bluffing" where they act passive and friendly right before attacking. If a grizzly bear comes anywhere near you during hunting or even camping, they will act friendly at first right before an attack. You need to either kill or it scare it off with bear pepper spray or loud yelling and posturing. Stop trying to rebuke those who have experienced things you will never encounter.
Awesome Hunt man. Nice Bear! Way to have the nerve and disciple to wait for the best shot. Away is always best. Great job!!!
Thanks MAN!
Beautiful creature, you have no right to destroy this animals
The bear gives you a second chance of live, then you killem
It didn’t, bears usually come and investigate than almost immediately come back to see if your edible and they will either take a chunk out of you or attack harder. He would’ve mostly likely been attacked anyway
Bear usually arent agressive, if they feel in danger they eitjer inspect or run away, if they have cubs to protect they attack
its called hunting
@@i.m.s.s2564 if you lay bait, is it trapping?
@@allangbarrie if u lay bait with a trap, its trapping. if you hunt, its hunting.
i've killed deer but i could not take a bear, theres something in me that hurts when i see bear takes
Such beautiful yet POWERFUL animals. Truly magnificent! Yet in some areas this is necessary for wildlife management. I’m sure you understand
A deer is gentle, it wouldn't harm you for any reason. A bear would eat you alive on a whim. Would literally start chewing on your internal organs while you were still conscious. I'd kill a murdering bear in a second over a sweet deer.
Watch a bear eat a fawn alive. Your mind will change quickly.
@@marieandemerson1555 Trust me if i was one on one with a bear i would totally kill it if i needed to. To go out and hunt one and shoot it dead with out it even looking at me i just couldn't.
Probably because they're the closest cousins to dogs. Puppies and cubs resemble each other a lot. Lone wolves/coyotes and grizzlies are know to hunt with each other for team work.
Great listening to you on the Meateater podcast and awesome video! You got a like from me!!
sometimes u gonna eat da bear other times da bear is gonna eat u. calm yourself. do not aim with your eye. aim with your mind. always have a good belt knife for close encounters.
idk how u can shoot that bear after he was friendly rip
@Lord Ball-sac the 2nd I can shoot a dragon in the head from 3 feet away I'm a hUnTEr.
@Lord Ball-sac the 2nd I agree, but when it lets you live and you have a magical moment. Which rarely happens to anyone and you ruin it by shooting anyway, your just a turd in my book.
@@danjan5506 you do understand that the goal in Bowhunting is to get as close as possible right? would you like it better if he shot from further away?
This hunter is disgusting!!The bear was obviously friendly. It's a crime to kill it
@@cmich4345 Wild animals are not "friendly" nor evil. They don't share your human emotions. The bear backed away when it realized it was not normal prey, and most black bears have an instinctive distrust of humans. You have forgotten your roots.
Rinella sent me here. We are going to shift the balance heavily towards 👍
It's working!
Meateater podcast strikes again! You got another like from me! Nerves of steel right there.
Chandler Beard thanks man. Appreciate it.
You need to make some “I poked the bear” merch! It’s the classic “You know what happens when you poke the bear?” but with a very different ending.
You can hunt black bears in Michigan if you get one of the licenses because we literally have 17,000 of them but even still idk how I feel about bear hunting like this
Now if that bear had of done what bears do you would have been dinner. Should of left that one alone.
Bears dont just kill too kill...
@@smokinjodak9844 not true
@@noahmichalski5322 thats crazy that you can just google how wrong u are... most bears would rather graze on swweet fruit and berries than kill stuff... i didnt get a bio bach for nothing so please do some real research
@@smokinjodak9844 You're still wrong, that bear would have turned around and charged after the bear seemed to walk away, that dude would be toast if he didn't shoot it.
Liked and subscribed! Really enjoyed hearing you lay the backstory for this hunt on the meateater podcast, you got a new fan.
Right on, Mike. We really appreciate it.
Just listen to the Meateater podcast and want to say you are a good dude Clay. Don't worry about the dislikes. Just think the most disliked video on RUclips is from RUclips themselves.
Wow ! Now that's a bear story you can't say will happen twice in a life time. Beautiful Bear. Congratulations
Holy shit. Grizzly Bear could have gotten pissed and jumped into that hunting blind when you first shot him.
Mack Lack but it’s not a grizz
@@Bushwookie_18 Looked like it according to hunter Smartman.
Mack Lack brown faced black bear
@@Bushwookie_18
dude did everything wrong didn't he?
Mack Lack no idea. Never hunted bear before. Looked good to me.
Great great video. Amazing nerve and resolve. Thank you MeatEater and First Lite
THANKS MAN....
Impatience: a hunter’s worst enemy. Bear fever set in on that first big one. Thank the Lord the color phase didn’t charge after the shot. Being charged by a bear and huffed at from cover is why I pack a 357 magnum with Underwood 180gr solid lead cast rounds. Congratulations on that boar.
Ah, a fellow 357 magnum connoisseur. Gotta Smith and Wesson 686 Plus, never go out in the wilderness without it.
Enfurarious 👍👍👍
I am a huge hunter but what you did to that bear feels illegal it spared you your life then you killed it damn
You are not a hunter at all. If you are post pics on your channel or stop lying little boy.
HF dude! I was shitting my pants from behind the monitor, cant imagine how unerving it must have been that close!
I could never hunt a bear, no way. Maybe a hog because those are invasive animals and destroying the landscape, but bears are native animals and beautiful creatures. I would never hunt one and only hurt one in self defense.
And if ur hungry to right??
Agreed. They’re so sentient and full of life and emotion. Not really a moral decision to kill one for your pleasure unless you need to or they’re overpopulated.
I Woukdint either their like 9 feet dogs
@@classyy2409 Hunt something else, duh
So you can’t hunt anything that isn’t invasive?
There's a lot of children straying from the Disney Channel in these comments. Be gone, peasants
That bear spared your life...and then you killed it..
Google "bear bluffing." Grizzly bears and even black bears do a thing called "bluffing" where they act passive and friendly right before attacking. If a grizzly bear comes anywhere near you during hunting or even camping, they will act friendly at first right before an attack. You need to either kill or it scare it off with bear pepper spray or loud yelling and posturing. Stop trying to rebuke those who have experienced things you will never encounter.
PLEASE educate yourself on hunting and animal behavior before trying to act holier than thou.
*angry comment about how someone could ever humanely kill a bear left by someone that eats beef and poultry that come from tortured animals in inhuman factories
If you dont eat meat thats alright, but dont complain about hunting and be a hypocrite if you do
That's beside the point. Morality is the point. And respect for fellow humans is lost every time I see this pussy as shit
TheBigImpulse yes! Your smart
Victory Beam great. S
Youre a smart person
Exactly! I'd rather eat an animal that had a good life! People are niave! Pay no attention to their selfrightious cries for attention!
Why do they hunt with bow and arrow, isn't it much more efficient and less painful for the prey to use a rifle?
Franz Eggert yes and no. It’s viewed by most to be less sporting and fair what with all the added shit on rifles to make it easier to harvest.
Like flying fishing to gill netting
@@BlackKnight-ll8qh Yeah, but if you're a good shot its a one shot kill... Whereas a bow and arrow is less likely.
@@javierescuella10 it's almost always one shot with a bow too. That second shot wasn't necessary, that bear was dead on his feet, but typically if you have another shot opportunity at something you've hit, you take it, you don't know for a fact whether or not it was necessary, and in this case it wasn't, but it's just general best practice.
@@ethanbaker6264 Good to know, a gun just seems more humane I guess
@@javierescuella10 it's really not much different unless someone tries to shoot in the head and that's too high risk of a shot to take ethically. I've seen videos of elk shot with a bow that didn't realize it and kind of went about his business for 10 seconds or so before just falling over
Life is like a box of chocolates!! Meateater brought me here .. great looking bear . Stay safe
Thanks, DAVID!
With the amount of nerves and that adrenaline...wow... but why did you not shoot when he stood in front of you? This is a wild video.
this is basically my goal in live right after having children
so glad Meateater put out that episode highlighting you! Looking forward to following along on some of your adventures!
Amazing hunt, seemed like a hunt of a lifetime. Nobody would believe you had it not been filmed.
No doubt! Good thing the camera was running!
@@bearhuntingmagazine listed to you on meat eater the other day. Heard you talking about it and I remembered seeing it a while back. Had to re watch it! Keep up with the solid work!
definitely one for the books man i think it makes it even better you got a whole story to go along with some tasty meat too
Some of the haters just had roast beef last night. Would you have the guts to do what gets it to your grocery store?
No matter what, no one does the wrong or right thing according to everyone else in situations like these. You did the right thing according to you, no one else here was there. The spin can turn until everyone's blue in the face and will everytime someone watches this video. I am sure this personal experience means a lot to you, and that is what matters. Thanks for posting! You did not have to share anything.
The bear spared your life and you killed him few seconds later for RUclips content.
Fucked up
Easy to say safe behind a keyboard
Biggest balls of steel ever. He’s laughing that he almost “got ate by a Bear!”
Unfutunately he did get eaten..
He completely froze when it approached, couldnt even get an arrow off. Had to wait until the bear turned its back on him after sparing him and slowly walked away
@@matmaismor maybe you don’t shoot a bear point blank so it doesn’t attack you lmao
Man please answer me, when that bear come so close to You and didn't attack, at least for a second did you think about leaving him alive?
Думаю что нет, у этого маньяка-охотника аж экстаз начался после второго попадания... Слов нет. Бедный мишка!😢
Yeah no kidding.the Bear was not aggressive
I was thinking the same thing. Should have let him live and go for other ones
10:00 someone needs to change their undies now
there is something majestic about hunting an animal that could easily kill you with a swipe and shoot it with a traditional bow.
In 2006,in northwestern Ontario,40mile north of Minaki Ontario,hunting out of Halley’s camps,I arrowed a 450 lb black bear,with a 62 lb long bow,125 grain magnus 2 blade head cedar wood arrows! He scored 18 and one half inch head!Pope and young,I am 75 years old now and due to a shoulder injury,I now shoot a 50 lb Tommahawk diamond deluxe long bow,made by 3 Rivers archery in Ashley Indiana,a smooth shooting piece of traditional beauty!With my long bow I have,a half dozen deer,no trophy’s,a 150 lb wild boar,missed a nice caribou,when you could hunt the George river herd,arrowed a bull moose,did not harvest him,saw him 2 days later,he did not seem the worst for wear,glad about that,shot some grouse,not in the air,but their good to eat,I truly mean that hunting with a long bow or recurve is true archery,to many gadgets on these compound bows,and don’t get me started on cross bows,you want to really bow hunt,Hunt TRADITIONAL!Thomas A.Filipiak !
I hope First Lite sells bulk packs of fresh underwear...
They do and that Merino wool underwear is awesome.....haha
Lol n tp to clean up after that bear came up that close wow
I'm all for hunting. And I've been a sportsman my whole life. But that big boy could have ended you... And he checked you out and gave you a pass. Let you keep living... Then you shoot him in the back as he's walking away. Kind of a punk move bro. I think I'm giving him a pass that day too. To return the favor.
Talking like a true bear poop liberal
Y'all really don't understand bears, I see.
That bear would have, more than likely, came back and charged if they hadn't of shot it. Bears are opportunist and was checking them out to see if he was edible. Lmao
Many hunters and non hunters say bears aren't joke so it is better to have a big gun while you go to forest even for not hunting... They are agressive animals and see numans as a competitor...
allonzo10586 that’s not actually true. Black bears are generally very skittish and will normally run from humans unless they are surprised by them and have Cubs. Brown bears aren’t as afraid of humans but will typically avoid them if they know they are around, that’s why it’s recommended when walking through bear territory that you talk loudly and regularly to let them know you’re there. If you do confront one often they will investigate you to determine if you’re a threat. If they don’t consider you one they will leave, if they do decide your a threat they will attack you on the spot. Bear attacks are rare, because they generally avoid humans, and even when you do encounter one as long as you act appropriately they will more then likely leave. If it’s a black bear you want to try and scare it off, as there very skittish. If it’s brown you want to do the exact opposite, remain calm, talk in a very monotone voice, and slowly back away.
Just came here from an article in my Google feed. Well done, brother.
THE BEAR SPARED YOUR LIFE AND WENT ABOUT HIS DAY AND YOU COULDN'T DO THE SAME FOR THE BEAR .
Bro we gotta eat them.
13:22
That lake is gorgeous! Amazingly clean. Which lake system was this? Cus I've been on the Bowron Lakes canoe/kayak circuit, and we saw a lot of cool wildlife. Moose, cool birds we don't see in the PNW of the US, and 2 black bears I think. Gorgeous up there, and the lakes are just as beautiful, since most people are smart and pack out their trash. Sure some lakes had more algae than others, but all of them were super clear. At one point, I think we could see maybe 30 ft down. Grabbed some rocks to tie up to try to measure how far down we could see and how deep the lake was. We ran out of my 100 yd rope before it hit the bottom, but we guessed about 30 ft is when the rock went out of sight. Then again, makes sense those lakes are clean. They are extremely far from major civilization, about 400 miles from the nearest kinda big city.
That sounds wonderful, I just wanted to let you know that "clean" lakes are somewhat dead. If the water is really clear, there is much less life in the body of water than there potentially could be. Algae and weeds are good; it feeds the fish, breeds life. Clear water is perfect for people to swim in though :)
Heard about it on Meateater and had to watch. Well done sir! You’ve changed my view of using bait for bear.
Thanks for having an open mind!! It seems people willing to change their mind are a rare breed these days. I also changed my mind on baiting. Hunting is conservation!!
@@sethjavorsky5289 Hunting is conservation......Yeah sure that's why you do it. Would you be so keen if you didn't ENJOY killing?
I just can't get down with this. Damn bear just minding his own business and gets killed just to have pictures taken and to be a trophy for these fools ...smh
Ok so I understand what y’all are saying but still this man has to eat and feed his family at the end of the day it’s his life no disrespect to y’all ✊🏻
Dont give us the "needs to feed his family" BS. You dont even know if this guys has a family. If he was looking to feed hungry mouths he wouldnt be trophy hunting bear.
Tony Sanchez you hurt huh lil nigga? Lmao did you read the part where I said “ no disrespect “ don’t come at me side ways bitch ass nigga
@@tonysanchez1428 You eat bears, they taste awesome and their fat is perfect for baking.
@@erinnorman3275 IDC WHAT YOU SAID DONT COME AT ME WITH THAT THUG TALK. THAT SHIT DONT MAKE YOU ANYMORE TOUGH
Great job on Meat Eater podcast, great hunting experience and don't worry about those with a Skewed Foundational Understanding of Wildlife, they will never learn staring at the screen in their concrete world, don't bend for those fools, keep on keeping on Clay Newcomb!
Right on, Mark. Appreciate the encouragement.
You shot that bear in the back after looking it in the eyes. very dishonourable 🙏🏻
Dr. Mac he’s either Canadian, or European.......he spelled it correctly. But nice try
Dr. Mac well, I guess Cambridge and Oxford dictionaries can go take a piss then, huh? You’ve got all the answers
@@kalikasurf stfu nerd
I have a serious question, since this video is older I hope you do answer. Is bear meat tasty? And do you prefer using a bow over a rifle?