A bear comes to investigate our camp as we get ready to cook dinner. We rest easy and stay safe by using electric fence. Katmai coast, Alaska peninsula. Grizzly, camping in bear country, electric fence, Alaska, brown bears, bear safety,
Years ago I had two horses and a tiny pony in a field surrounded by an electric fence. Before I got the pony the fence charger could be shorted out for a few days before I realized and fixed the problem and the horses were none the wiser. When I got the pony, that little Bratt could smell when the power was off and would escape with the 2 horses in tow within a few hours! As smart as bears are, I have no doubt that once they understand what an electric fence does they would have a keen sense as to whether it was functioning or not. A bear circling is getting a good smell of the camp.
I missed this last time around.. You are spot on! Animals, especially donkeys (from my experience) can feel whatever ground affect electric fences have. I'm no vet or science guy, but I do know what I have seen... Power down the fences for maintenance, they'd come right up and ignore the wires.. Powered up, they wouldn't so much as get close enough to become the "fuse" / ark. Bears are far more insideous in my opinion, especially when they are hungry.. I find it only unnerving how casual this bare was in broad daylight while surveying / probing this encampment.. 'Smells like' (heh) a partially babituated bear to be so obvious.. I'm glad you pointed this out... It is all just a deterrence thou, and people should understand, than you could have a spooked sow with cubs come across you and she'd run right through any fence to get at a threat, imo.
Same. But the key word is "most". Just like with people, a small percentage can cause big trouble. I also find it better to be prepared than scared. Hope you're well and still getting out.
Nice. Detereence is better than execution and I agree that, lik people, 'most' bears don't want trouble. I also believe that it's good to be prepared for both. Hope you're well.
Thanks for being 1 of the few who doesn't shoot to kill, ESPECIALLY when your behind a powerful Electric fence. I understand in some situations, like being in the open back country with No other protection to hide behind.. You must shoot to kill. Thank you for sharing this Beautiful experience with us!
@@bradjosephsAgreed. They are if you have experience. For example, if you predict a female with offspring will act aggressively toward you if you surprise her or approach to closely, you'll be right. If you predict a grizzly on a kill will defend it if you happen to stumble into it you'll be correct. If you predict that if you walk with the wind at your back and shout something like "Hey bear!" every once in awhile you likely won't encounter any bears even if they are close by, you'll be right again.
I am watching all kinds of videos. I would not expect a very hungry, or injured and desperate griz to be deterred by an electric fence. The "electrified carcass" video was the most instructive. The bear was willing to be shocked hard many times in the mouth. I purchased the most power 12vdc energizer I could afford that has a reserve of 4.7 joules as it is best to have enough juice to hit hard through a thick and possibly damp coat. And the bear could become entangled in the fence, grounding it out. In the event that they are highly motivated, It is best to be able to hit them hard as possible so that they do not test the fence again.
agreed. A hungry Grizz moving at 400 lbs on up into the "protected" zone to get its human Shish Kabobs probably wouldn't be deterred by a little fence.
I just bought the 45 sq ft UDAP bear fence and going to test it out camping in the interior of BC in a couple weeks. Is that an UDAP fence? I see it has 4 wires though and UDAP only has 3. Would have love to see it touch his nose on those wires to see how effective it is. Certainly gives you some added security at night in your tent though.
@@randallmarsh1187 Agreed! The only thing that even bothers me in the least bit is him getting the girlfriend killed.. Sure, she could have refused to go back out there when the flight wasn't going to happen, but a lot of people drink kool aid, and believe in delusional people.. The bears could have done the world a favor and taken him out far earlier.. My 2 blatant cents...
@@scotsmanofnewengland7713 Yes he was! All that occurred after he went on talk shows over and over again and bragged about how much he understood bears and their activities and because of that how safe he was. I really felt bad for his girlfriend because she was only there to help him pack up and leave for the season.
I like the video with the salmon fisherman that was just sitting in a chair relaxing when a grizzly walked up and sat next to him. Looked so calm and relaxing but i know that guy was messing his pants trying to figure out what to do. Im hard if hearing and bears make me nervous, they are relatively quiet when they meander up to a campsite (from my perspective, being partially deaf) but they are so powerful that i wouldn’t stand a chance. I like to think i could at least fight a mountain lion so i didnt die a complete looser but a bear…. Just tell me what plate you want me to sit on me bear. Lol.
Outside of my previous posts, I'll add one more, for those considering bear defense and deterrence.. I think the electrified fence setup (if setup properly) is a really good idea for camp.. One thing I would also include are (interior) perimeter trip wires.. No, I don't mean claymore mines, etc... They sell these devices (cheap) to work with 12g blanks or primers that are sure to wake you up, and scare animals almost out of their skin.. There are videos of these here on YT, and I've actually used them before, but never had one tripped. Reason being? IF the fence goes down, or a predator decides food is worth the jolt.. You'll get a heads up, in case they stick around.. Still love this video! And, I also believe animals can somehow detect whatever field it may produce from the ground to the wire..
How did you trick him? What do you smell like? What’s in the yeti? How much voltage in those twigs and wires? What weapon do you use to defend yourself from a bear that big and that close ?
Hey senya pennington speaking how nice of you Brad to give that Grizzly Bear a second chance of life and not shoot it YOU WILL BE REWARDED good things are sure to come to you 🧸🎁✨🎀✨🎁
@@bradjosephs senya here How sweet Alaska Grizzly Bears are my favorite because they are the biggest Out in Alaska I don’t know why that is Have a delicious Day 🥞🥓
Excellent video and so true. I'd still have a 10mm in a hand, or even better, a shotgun... You all NOT panicking (properly prepared and knowledgeable) generally gets one to this point. And on another point, you are right.. A lot of people would. have shot it due only to proximity..
ne could hangen and test you later? na not safe when an ugly boar does not care about the fence and gets pissed . i don't know but i seens ugly boars who eat cubs walk strait through it with a little fuss. this is just a good bear grizzly.
Nice. Detereence is better than execution and I agree that, lik people, 'most' bears don't want trouble. I also believe that it's good to be prepared for both. Hope you're well.
