Predatory bear behavior, attempting different approach angles, head moving back and forth. If he'd stumbled or fell this video would be he's last. Never run and put trees in between you and bear. Sturdy long branch is essential especially if end is sharpened. Like sharks bears often stun prey and do exploratory bites to subdue. Glad he survived this and much learned from him documentating it.
Tye Seeley biggest mistake is holding the camera. he should have had the stick with both hands. people never learn ive read and studied alot. and ill tell you that black bear was waiting on one mistake for an opening. i dont get why people have an interest in taking nature walks where land shark's live. just blows my mind.
Okay, so I guess I can add some clarification to this. This is my cousin in the video. He wasn't hiking or camping, he works up in the wilderness of Canada (his work is geological), and so he was up there for his job. So this really wasn't anything to do with hiking. Secondly, and I see a few comments about it, he had a gun. I don't know the laws, but he was allowed a gun for his work at the very least, because there's big dangerous shit up in Canadian wilderness. He got back to camp eventually, grabbed the rifle, and shot the bear. That's how this went down. Obviously some of you wont believe me, but this is the best I can provide.
+Tycoon Thug I'm the the real cousin of the bear in the video. He was just chilling and eating berries up in the wilderness of Canada ( hes a bear ). Middle of the sweetest berry bush, there comes this crazy guy with huge stick in his hands. I've heard that theres some big dangerous shit up in the Canadian wilderness and now i know what they meant with that. He ate the guy because he was trying to get back to camp where he had a rifle and a bigger stick. That's how this went down. Obviously some of you wont believe me, but this is the best i can provide.
I am not the cousin of the guy or the bear. But I am the cousin of Ash out of Evil Dead, and I can confirm that there's big dangerous shit up in Canadian wilderness, and that the stick he is holding is not a boom stick. But he got back to camp eventually, where he did have his boom stick, and shot the bear. That's how this went down. Obviously some of you wont believe me, but this is the best I can provide.
This is absolutely a predatory bear.... when a bear attacks in defense it is usually very swift because it feels it has no other option, but a bear that stalks like this is sizing up its prey to see what kind of defense it can put up. this guy did everything right to protect himself but was still very lucky not have been injured. If I had a gun in a situation like this I would have first tried to scare it off but failing that a quick bullet to the head would have followed.
I watch a lot of bear videos and this one was scary. I'm .glad this man was ok. I could only hope that I would be as calm as he was. Thank you for sharing.
From reading the comments it seems the bear stalked the guy all the way back to camp. He says that he’s 400 meters from his camp, and that’s about a quarter of a mile for us non-metric users. That was one determined bear. Terrifying stuff.
This is pretty scary, props to the guy for keeping his cool. That's why you should keep a shotgun loaded with slugs on you if you're out camping in bear country.
This isn't balls of steel! It's a person not really understanding the level of danger he was in. You cannot fight off a 200 lb black bear in predation mode with a limb from a dead tree. It would have broken in 6 pieces the first contact.
Sorry all, havent been on this account in a while.... He gets close enough to camp where the bear can smell the food in the kitchen, he was then able to get a hold of the rifle and cap the mofo.....northern saskatchewan for those of you wondering.... And it was a brown bear, not a griz....
You have to trust your gut when this happens, I and 3 of my co workers were treed by a bear, we stopped deep in the woods to sharpen our 4ft long axes as we did every day. We were bluff charged by a bear, and every one of us dropped our axes and went up trees. There is something very primitive inside of us that takes over.My mind never gave my body permission to take off running, but it sure as hell did. This was a very upsetting experience.
For those wondering, and arguing about the second amendment... This occurs in Canada, specifically Saskatchewan (as per the uploaders earlier comments) This is not a brown bear, or a grizzly, or a Kodiak (all the same) it is a cinnamon colored black bear. I have absolutely no idea exactly where in the province this occurs, but I'll venture a guess and say in the far north. Specifically because the begining of the video seems to start on an eskar (look it up) He wasn't carrying a gun because this is Canada, it's (likely) not allowed. I say likely, because it might be legal hunting season when this is filmed. He could legally carry mace, AKA bear spray, which is legal, and *very* effective. Far more effective then a gun. As a point of interest, this is exactly what a predatory bear looks like. No question about it, this bear is going to attempt to kill and eat him. It could be because the bear is acclimatized to humans, though I think that is unlikely. Given that this is Saskatchewan, and frequent human to bear interaction isn't common. More likely this bear saw to poor guy stumbling through the bush and thought he was an easy meal. Not knowing the exact location, I will say it wouldn't be completely out of the question that this is the first human the bear has ever seen. Seriously, spend some time on google earth, Saskatchewan isn't that much smaller then Texas, and only has a million people, the vast majority of whom live in the south, below the forest where this happens. I'll add this is exactly how you want to handle a stalking bear. Start backing up, never *ever* run, but try and vacate the area. Get your self a weapon, he gets a stick, which isn't the best thing but far better then defending claws and fangs with neatly trimmed fingernails. It's also important to note that this bear, like most other bears are trying to decide if your worth attacking or not. Think of it this way, a bear isn't likely going to try and eat you if he thinks he's going to get seriously hurt doing it. So make your self as intimidating as you can. Yell, "get big" what ever you can. Bears are dumb, they don't really know what a sissy you are (me too) try and convince them otherwise and they might wonder off. And, as I said earlier bear spray is far more effective then a gun. The moment the mace touches a bear they seem to GTFO, while they often just shrug off a gun shot, even one that will be lethal in mere moments.
***** I'm not a 100% sure but I think it would be okay to carry a long gun, ie a rifle or shot gun with you. Hand guns are generally not allowed to be carried by any one out side law enforcement and owners transporting a gun from A->B
Craigmw45 Okay, so I can't remember all the facts, but this is my cousin in this video. I don't have proof, but I don't know why I'd go to a random video that is a decade old and make shit up, so I hope you do believe me. This isn't on a camping trip, or a hiking trip, he works up in the woods, (his line of work is geological), and so this was during work for him. Now, again, if I'm remembering correctly, they ARE allowed guns, because as you can see, there is big shit up there that can kill you. He told me the story about this years ago, but I do believe he eventually had to shoot it. I think he got back to camp and got a rifle and shot it. That's how I remember it at least, all these years later.
That is unfortunate you might not be able to carry a sidearm. Bear spray is effective and it is a good idea to have it , but like a sidearm it is not guaranteed to stop the attack. I personally like to have both on me. Being that this was predatory and the bear was sizing him up, bear spray should have sent him packing.
Ummm, whoever thinks "bear spray" is more effective that a gun, whether it's a shotgun, rifle or 10mm handgun with underwood hard cast bullets is simply ignorant. There are lots of people that were attacked using bear spray, not as many that were armed. Canada is a liberal country that won;t allow people to defend they're lives. They also give light sentences to murderers. WTF
NOT SURE where you get your info . I am in British Columbia and can carry a long gun any time of the year when I'm in the back country. Handguns are a no no (own but not carry) except for those in the mining and forestry industries who are camped out .
Canadian bears are known for stalking and have a predisposition for sexual misconduct. Hopefully this man was able to escape and report this predator the the Ministry of Bears .
I'm a mountain lion, and I've actually fought with a Black Bear (well sort of). But this still scares the hell out of me. I am glade that the human was OK.
@Clark Gable He said at the beginning he was... I think about a 💯 yrds from camp ... apparently where his rifle was and his cousin^^ says he had to eventually shoot the bear....
@Clark Gable right! I'm not sure how common bear spray was back then but I think it's usually something most people carry now? I don't think bear usually go into predator mode like this one...but it does happen 🙁
That bear was being predatory...those of you who think it was playing should go find a bear that is acting like that and play with it....and it is a light phase black bear
I learned you are in sirious trouble if a bear follows you and make no noises. If they are in a defend mood they start huffing, jaw clapping or make a fake charge - but this bear's behavior is really horrifying 😳
This guy was very lucky this black bear is probably a man eater, but he was full. I grew up in bear country, blacks and grizzles. If you see a bear stalking you or you notice its looking at you, the bear has not made up his mind if he wants to eat you or not, but if he has decided you look like the next meal, you will not see him until its to late..... That is exactly how they kill moose, elk and deer...... which are all stronger, faster, and hear 4x better than you can ..... think about that the next time you venture into bear country.
ive seen a few of these type video's. this one concerned me most!! this bear was intent. just didnt make its move only the bear knew why. but there would have been no chance of survival. it was predatory! all 300lbs of it.
This is why I always carry my .44 when I hike. Not to kill the bear on sight, but if it attacks at least you can weaken it or scare it off with a warning shot.
play dead when you surprise a bear and it just wants to rule you out as a threat by mauling you a bit. play dead with a predatory bear and you will be eaten
From the website "He gets close enough to camp where the bear can smell the food in the kitchen, he was then able to get a hold of the rifle and cap the mofo…..northern Saskatchewan for those of you wondering…. And it was a brown bear, not a [Grizzly]…"
Me either...I used to when I was a kid and my Mom made me pick berries with her in the National Park. Very, very thick bush, wooded area. All we had was our buckets. We must have been insane! I don't go anywhere near that place now and have much respect for people who can brave the wilderness like that.
Read about a case where the damn bear stalked the guy for over a mile. Bears like this need to be done away with permanently, unless it’s in a completely wilderness area where humans rarely venture.
I'm glad you weren't hurt. Did you have a weapon (besides the stick) & were you carrying bear spray? I'm just curious. I always think...wonder if the person in the video was a hiker, hunter or camper.. Thank you for sharing your experience. Best wishes to you, from Texas.
This Bear wanted to kill him. He is a predatory Bear. Retreating is bad. Good that he had a large stick. You have to stand up to these Bears. Unless you have a vehicle or building to get in really quickly you don't stand a chance with these guys if you run or fall down. You have to face them and fight. I honestly cannot fathom going into dangerous Bear country without a gun.
MrZapparin Because you addressed me, "you sure Sherlock?!" The reference to Sherlock was directed at me in your comment. And calling somebody Sherlock is derogatory.
MrZapparin Does that mean you don't understand the derogatory nature of calling somebody Sherlock? Yes, it should be obvious to people to carry a weapon in the woods. But many people do not.
This is likely what happens when there is not an adequate hunting season for Brown/Grizzley bears and they have no healthy fear of man nor is the population of bears properly under control. According to his cousin below, he had a weapon in camp, not doing much good there.... he's lucky he handled it right and didn't just try to run away, he wouldn't have made it back to camp....
+Infidel The problem could also be the number of people moving ever closer to these forests, not how many bears already live there, or their lack of a properly justified fear of man. It's more about how one looks at things, isn't it? :)
Adrian Chirila and Wanderlost. It is not how one "looks at things." I have hunted elk in country where bears are hunted and where they are not hunted. There is a huge difference in their behavior. so until you actually go out and do something in the wild versus sitting behind your computer keep your ignorance to yourself rather than seeking to assert some moral high ground that simply does not exist.
+Infidel just like you're sitting in front of yours right now? I've been around bears my whole life. I've seen my first one when I was about 5. I've been around forests almost my whole life. I know how bears behave, and I know that I'm on their territory when I'm up there, and they should behave like that, they're top predator after all, and I respect that. I don't go out of my way to meet them, they jump my fence and eat my apples. I don't mind that either. I've never hunted one tough, and I don't want to. Not bears, elk , deer, boar or any other animal for that matter. I grow my own food. I also have a few chickens, a couple of ducks, a few sheep and I have enough to eat. :)
I'm not an expert, but they tell people to stand their ground, make a lot of noise, and look aggressive to ward off a bear.The fact that he kept backing up made the bear think that it had a chance at taking him. I would've put down the camera, slammed trees with that stick, fling debris in the air, do anything to make myself look aggressive. If that didn't work, I'd shit myself and pray the smell ruins the bear's appetite.
Wow. Very scary. He did a good job. That bear looked pretty determined. It looked young, and it was probably messing with him, granted, getting messed with by a bear can easily get you dead.
I had a beer by my camp at night time but it scared off with the flashlight strapped to my 12 gauge i pointed at it. I had 00 buckshot. Bear bag hung. No food cooked at camp. Changed clothing also. The beer was about 13 yards away. I was honestly terrified. Their huge powerful fast creatures. I had a breakdown single shot so it he might of got to me if the shot wasnt powerful enough. Be safe out there and follow all bear safety rules.
@xghostmanxx That's kind of what defines us: The ability to create tools that level the playing field. That's like saying "The bear is *nothing* without his weight, strength, teeth, and claws.... Herp a derp"
Would be if there was one on my phone. I selected my comment and all the options there was like, dislike, reply and report. Care to explain where it is? :) i hate double posting as much as I assume you do.
Actually if you put it RU-vid Desktop version you can do some editing even on your phone.. & it is true on any Mobile RU-vid Version, On Any Mobile Device even the iPad it won't let you edit it unless you put it on the RU-vid Desktop Version! I know it's a pain for us phone user.... :_|
This had to be terrifying I am glad that he made it through without injury.I hope next time he goes out he has some bear spray and a weapon or two. God bless and praise Christ Jesus. 🙏❤️
yeah... he's a gonner... i know that feeling of fear... being stalked by an animal that can kill you, all the adreneline, your brain's thought's sharpen to just survive... though thinking back i should've made more noise then just "No, get!" (same thing as that guy...)
I heard Timothy Threadwell actually tried to talk to the bear that killed him was very close actually too close. Ended up being the bears last meal along with girlfriend.
This guy has balls of steal. If I were in his position, I would have just run. And yes, I've heard that it's the dumbest thing that you can do when facing a wild animal, but it's just what I would have do.
The best way to deal with a situation like this is to grab a stick and throw it at the bear. Roll around on the ground for a while until it comes into arm's reach. At that point you can grapple it down and get its head locked, then just wait for help. Take it from me, I used to be a bear.
