7 Day Island Survival Challenge: Vancouver Island - Part 1 of 3 | Catch & Cook Adventure!

In Part 1 of this epic island survival adventure, Greg heads west to the Pacific with Finn and their new survivalist friend, Joe. Catch the first two days of the challenge, as the outdoor experts find a remote location and live off food from the land and sea. Along the way, they enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking wildlife, including whales, porpoises, jellyfish, sea lions, seals, and MORE!
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Greg is a self-taught survivalist from Canal Flats, British Colombia, who, since he was a boy, has read nearly every book on the topic. When he is not out in the wilderness, he is a professional dry-waller. He started his first bow drill fire when he was thirteen and spent the next forty years learning bushcraft and studying plants and edibles. He has even developed some of his own survival techniques and is a skilled hunter with both a bow and a slingshot.
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[@DanCashon45]

People are so sick of polished celebrities with a PR team and a camera crew with scripted nonsense and drama. I love watching Greg. He reminds me of some of my favorite uncles and people growing up in Kentucky and camping in the Idaho mountains.

[@charlenewilliams8131]

I agree!!!

[@russellweber3466]

Do you understand stoner greg was on an unreality show with everything you just listed.

[@TheRassyClan.]

Greg was on a TV show lol

[@shariselove]

@@russellweber3466 😭🤣 right...lol

[@markv151]

Greg did reality tv so wtf you on about man !

[@anakinvader9120]

This man deserves so many more views and likes. Honestly, he's such a down to earth and genuine guy. I could spend hours just fishing with him, listening to his adventures

[@Kyle-yu8ze]

100% Greg if you see this keep doing your thing and don't change the views/likes will spread

[@radpan9642]

Lord Vader speaks the truth

[@DevinSprout]

Me too man

[@Sheepdog1314]

he fishes out of season and on government land. Duh.

[@SFlaidlaw101]

It's not too often you come across people like this. He is so willing to share things that you don't normally learn and could potentially save your life one day. Best content ever! ✨

[@Oxter]

nice and calm explanation too, it 's appreciated

[@russellweber3466]

He is a stoner, and if you grew up hunting and fishing and camping, you learn outdoor crafts as a child.

[@kingrafa3938]

@@russellweber3466 replied no.4 😂

[@JamesGray89.]

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[@OvensRockyMountainBushcraft]

@@russellweber3466 well you sure are wrong buddy

[@Oxter]

Greg is the calmest survivalist ever, He should have won Alone!

[@russellweber3466]

Guess how much weed he smokes.

[@JC-ps2zy]

@@russellweber3466 do you reckon he's a Bush man?

[@russellweber3466]

@@JC-ps2zy You are correct if thinking of the weed bush.

[@Youknow0671]

@@russellweber3466 noice

[@kumbackquatsta]

calm doesn't sell in america

[@aaronkeith7336]

Greg is the most genuine Man you’ll ever meet. I love this channel.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

yep

[@russellweber3466]

He's a genuine stoner.

[@russellweber3466]

@Steven 90 Again he is a stoner that was on the electric talmudic toilet, an unreality show.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@russellweber3466 yep

[@kingrafa3938]

@@russellweber3466 replied no.5 & 6 😂

[@jeffsharp2981]

This gentleman is taking me back to my childhood, has a “Mr. Rogers” like, soothing storybook tone to his voice

[@xrpoffgridplanman]

He does sound like Mr rogers lol

[@russellweber3466]

Was mr rogers a stoner?

[@kingrafa3938]

@@russellweber3466 replied no.1 😂

[@meatpopsicle5216]

Or for us Canadians the guy from Mr. Dressup :D

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

More like a Canadian... But okay, sure. 😆

[@stanleyfranks9891]

People watching but not liking Gregs videos is a Hate Crime!!!

[@JWEssinkMusic]

Honestly, When Joe was mushroom picking and narrating, together with the background music.. That is pure ASMR right there. That man has such a soothing voice. Great to have you on the trip Joe!

[@stephanie8327]

Fingers crossed that Greg is (or soon will be) making a livable income from his channel now. It’s a win-win: this man will be getting to do what he loves (and what he’s good at!) and the people will be learning from him and be wholesomely entertained. If anyone deserves it it’s Greg.

[@canadianmountainman]

I totally agree 👍🤠

[@dd8637]

KZbin payment calculator calcs his earnings at 126k usd total, with an average $1536 per video! Not too bad for doing somthing you love!!

[@Ceritaselebritimalaysia]

Thank you.. I hope i can be like him someday.. Im a beginner ytber

[@AlisaChagnon123]

I always watch Greg and Fowler's commercials without skipping them, so they can get a little little revenue from me as a viewer.

[@AlisaChagnon123]

@@dd8637 I think that is assuming that people watch through the commercials without skipping

[@thewoodsytype7243]

Man these guy's vibe in the woods just takes me back. It's so easy to get caught up in the responsibilities we have as adults these days that we can forget where TRUE happiness comes from.

[@invisibl367]

That dog must be the happiest dog to have such owner, going out with him in the wild, together.

[@9ine4our1ne]

In this crazy senseless world you are the shining light

[@spideymcgee4718]

I am really looking forward to the mushroom hunting in this mini series. Cheers from Philly 🍻

[@jlansdale536]

Im from Lansdale!

[@spideymcgee4718]

@@jlansdale536 my man!

[@dsavv]

Lol when you were debating setting the tarp up or not I just had to shake my head. Even if it was july or august and 80 degrees I would still set up a tarp up since I grew up around this area. Im glad you came to your senses.

[@canadianmountainman]

We like to wait till it is raining haha jk Makes for better video 😁 "tarp alway up first in the rainforest"

[@FPSjDOG50]

The most important thing a human can learn is survival. You are truly awesome Greg! 🤘

[@williemonje02]

My favorite woodsman channel

[@playerslayer91]

Just found a massive 4.5 pound lions mane mushroom in north florida. Can't wait to see what you find on the island.

[@canadianmountainman]

That's awesome. Lion's Mane are such a great find. ❤🍄🌎

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

Ayyy finally a new video! My boy greg, love ur upbeat attitude. When I can’t sleep, I watch ur videos and it takes my anxiety away and for that I thank you man. Hope you and your family Have a great holidays buddy. Love from New Jersey!

[@AlisaChagnon123]

Helps me with anxiety too. Greg is calming yet interesting.

[@oklarocks]

So glad we found you. Sick of the news nothing good, sick of TV in general i use to do Mountain man rendevous pre 1840 time period and you take me back to those days living off the land ect simple life i love this channel !

[@jbren111]

Way to go. Greg and joe

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

Never thought I'd enjoy a fishing show on a Friday night but here we are...

[@thedude1249]

✨Survival challenge on Vancouver Island? That's like taking a survival challenge in a grocery store.🧐

[@TheBananasmoker]

New favourite channel!

[@jackkawf4449]

Of course we're rooting for you I can sit back and watch your videos for hours

[@riaranta3150]

This was so beyond entertaining and informative. I love Greg. Proud to be Canadian. 🍁❤️

[@woodsinme]

Don't leave us worrying about Finn. No bueno! I'm sure u all good. Peace Greg. And the magical Finn.

[@russellweber3466]

No kidding bring that Odin dog on the zodiac, German Shepard love to go fishing.

[@kingrafa3938]

@@russellweber3466 replied no.10 😂

[@kingrafa3938]

I waited for this island survival challenge video for a long time 👍👍👍🇵🇭

[@timothyhassett5344]

Fin and his stick cracks me up every time lol

[@lyher2722]

Beautiful area! What a great fishing trip amongst friends! Would love to come fishing with you sometime. Thanks for another great video, Greg!

[@toddfraisure1747]

This is very cool. You're in my neck of the woods now. I'm just south of you but in Washington State on the Olympic Penn. I love Vancouver Island and I love the people also. There is so much for you to work with as for Gregg's bedding materials and food, you guys should be just fine. In all my years fishing the Straight of Jaun De Fuca and ocean, I've had Orcas all around me and I've never had an issue other than scaring away the salmon. They are very aware that you are there. Orcas really are a beautiful animal in the wild and up close. Hopefully a Baluga Whale comes up and checks you out. I've actually reached over the boat gunwale and touched them before they slowly moved away. Also, if you get jabbed by a cod's spine, cut out its eyes and use the fluid in them to treat your wound and helps relieve the pain. I'm really going to enjoy this series!

[@tabithadebolt1708]

We don't have beluga whales here.

[@toddfraisure1747]

@@tabithadebolt1708 Normally not but there have been numerous sightings of them near the mouth of the Straights of Juan De Fuca. More common in the northern wasters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic waters off Alaska. There was even a recorded sighting in Oct. of 2021. Some reports say that was the first sighting in eighty years but that can't be correct because I've talked to many that have seen them like us. Both times we were fishing out of Neah Bay. As like in our sightings, most sightings do get officially reported.

[@franrichards5131]

What an Awesome vid..Hi Finn,Ty for all your beautiful adventures.These are top notch !! Rock On ✌️💜

[@seriousx793]

if there is anything I learned from this, it is to read dimensions on blankets before heading into the bush, a good night's sleep is a must.

[@benjaminbradburn3718]

I love the moments when Fin pops in doing dog stuff.

[@joshtucker1777]

Greg I like this guy, more videos with Joe please!

[@aleef852]

Nobody can beat greg signature casting style

[@petertroost6606]

Sleeping outside on these conditions NO WAY, but fishing YES i love it, greetings from the Netherlands !

[@mcintyrefarm634]

So nice to see you again and especially Fin-beautiful dog-you need to get him a life jacket-and you guys need to wear them too! Safety first, sorry dont want to be bossy but while Im at it-please get a sleeping bag and mat and dont leave home without-save the bones!Love the quaint little town, very picturesque video and Joes mushroom knowledge much appreciated! Stay safe

[@stehaughton5074]

You can't keep nipping to town to buy stuff on a "Survival" Challenge. But never the less,, Love the show Greg,

[@ajtroche7941]

I mean he could definitely "survive" without the blankets, but it's probably better that he can actually enjoy his trip n get some proper sleep

[@russellweber3466]

Do you understand that stoners forget basic camping items that a cub scout has in his camping kit, who doesn't eat with a fork.

[@dutchsxn]

@@russellweber3466 You’re that stoner from St. Louis aren’t ya?

[@russellweber3466]

@@harrywhitt2218 How do you know when this 5th jtube channel was established, the four previous ones were deleted for posting the truth, and lying is wrong and lying is a sin.

[@russellweber3466]

#1, troll, how do you know I, a Catholic, was joined at this account, for posting the Christ's honest truth, true Christendom is the Catholoc faith.

[@inspir3d1]

Joe is awesome !

[@BB49]

Great photography!!! Seeing just the tip of the dorsal fin slowly rising out from the water!!! Awesome!!!

[@yommmrr]

Joe is a natural around the camera.

[@str8talk249]

Man.. this dude is 100% real! You got something here greg. Its very enjoyable to listen to someone real! So sick of all the productions and fake videos. You are just 100% real man and its refreshing! Been binge watching and will share..

[@irishandbearded6498]

Survival challenge, Let's Goooooo!

[@patjordan1955]

OMG! Such a beautiful place! Thanks! Greg. You will out fish him!

[@corollaae8645]

Come on everyone, Greg will do a collaboration with Zack again if he gets 500k likes! Let’s do it!

[@kristaferwilliams2055]

I was there this summer fishing!! At that river it's flipping beautiful in person such a beautiful relaxing place to fish

[@lm9753]

That's crazy. How fun!

[@earlwright9715]

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Ya know what. This is my new favorite adventure. I’m binge watching these three 🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@BosoxPatsfan603]

Hello from New Hampshire 🇺🇸! Love your videos Greg, keep 'em coming!❤ ✌😊👍

[@RealGames4Gaming]

love this, made me want to get out in the bush in sweden

[@jonathanleevegar229]

Always rooting for you Greg 🤣🤣👍🏾👍🏾

[@normazarr3106]

Hey Greg, I love all your videos Iv'e seen so far, we need to see more on plants and mushroom picking as you go along, Please explain as you go. we need to learn about the ones to avoid. Trial err can be bad. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us, keep up the good work. GBU.,SM.,NZ. 🙂😀❤, MORE LATER!

[@nadinecooper5607]

This really made my day, Greg! Thanks so much for the learning adventures.

[@jeffreyyoung7487]

I think Joe might win if he can get the patented Ovens cast down.

[@russellweber3466]

Stoner greg casts like he has epilepsy.

[@kingrafa3938]

@@russellweber3466 replied no.9 😂

[@jeffreyyoung7487]

Do you think he’s stoned? I have a feeling it’s Rocky Mountain High wholesome John Denver style.

[@simon3150]

Stunning Video Greg. Already waiting for the second part. Greetings from Switzerland

[@julieannst-onge108]

You are Awesome Greg!!Love your Fishing Adventures.Great Video!!

[@jerrytalley802]

Greg, you just proved you don’t have to be a girl in a bikini living in a van to get 505,000 subscribers, lol You are one cool dude, you could be brother one of my best friends growing up.I miss him to this day, died of cancer too young. Finley is growinglike a weed and he’s cool too. Like father, like son. Love your adventures

[@str8talk249]

Best comment ever

[@nofh9632]

Hey Greg, you should do a hunting video I really love those videos!

[@jarrettwhitson9228]

We need more people like Greg❤️❤️

[@canadianmountainman]

I Totally agree brother, this trip Greg and I did proves it 👍😀

[@GRIZZLYboy29]

Joe is such a good fella he always smile with positive energy that's what you call bestfriend, keep up the awesome work sir love the vids, and more joe on the vlog🙌💯

[@canadianmountainman]

Thanks G'Mack appreciate it a lot. Greg and I have a few more videos up our sleeve. Make sure you tune in over the next few months to see them 👍🤠

[@GRIZZLYboy29]

@@canadianmountainman i Will 💯% i Will sir

[@hemidart7]

Nothin' beats Greg's flair when it comes to fishin'.... NOTHIN'

[@bishquik3402]

No way possible can Joe out fish Greg, not with Greg’s magic hand motion after every cast! IMPOSSIBLE

[@Overlandwithjanandmaxine]

Lol, true.

[@rafa160]

I cant stop watching!

[@joelbliesner6081]

of course we are rooting for you! Australian love !

[@Trentes1991]

The soundtrack on this video is absolutely 10/10. Well done to the music choosing man.

[@JoyElectric567]

Greg is such an awesome guy and content like this is so needed in times like this. But to Fowler, Greg Ovens, owners of the channel. I'm not mad and I'm not gonna name anyone, but it's a very bizarre situation to muted in live chat just because I said that people doesn't need to be told to like a video. I guess it's just the snowflake generation that struggle with critisism in general. I see this all the time with my kids in sports and activities. Critisism is always taken in a negative way because there's a culture where kids never face real life and are always cuddled. Anyways. It's probably a good idea to not have mods in live chat that acts like super karens and take everything as an attack on them as a person.

[@solano8725]

Very Luck Dog. And your friend Joe seems like a good fit for your style Greg.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

You’re vibe reminds me how I grew up. Down to earth and always learning !!!

[@MrCrappule]

oh yeah cant wait for it!!!! oh wow i can smell the mushroom in quebec ,great adventure u made .little question what kind or drone u have it make verry nice video

[@atomicfroster]

I've been waiting for this! Lucky Lager in hand and ready!

[@drewa3597]

joe is cool and knowledgeable too

[@darrensquibb4900]

You got this Greg…you will win👍

[@kyleshultis4246]

Bring bedding and be comfortable! All the stuff you bring just enhances the experience for the viewers

[@Sreview13]

Hey Greg just recently came upon your videos got to say I’m a big fan I watched like 7 of your videos and you always keep me entertained. I’m building a bug out bag for the first time I’m going camping for 3 days do you got any tips for me. I’m not new to camping but but I’m new to bugging out for for more than one day

[@allancunningham6019]

Joe your hood on your coat makes a great basket for your 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄...

[@tonyb8660]

Great to see you again Greg!

[@p_campbell]

I wonder how often Greg find the majic mushrooms.? I imagine him having great nights by the fire😉

[@danny88dh]

I'm rooting for greg on the fishing

[@veit_of_the_nite]

Mind-blowing stuff, love it!

[@nate6180]

Love your adventures and the soundtracks. Both Fantastic.

[@iseeu319]

When you say to yourself you can't beat a plate of fresh city fried chicken and green hot sauce and then this bro makes you salty you don't have moose roast. Love yer` stuff Greg, keep it up man!!

[@kitties8883]

You were in my traditional territory, Namgis First Nation I’m glad you enjoyed what my ancestors have since time immemorial

[@carolstafford6859]

!st time watcher What an Amazing video Love non scripted videos Being in nature like that so Amazing Will be watching more of Gregs videos Joe was pretty Awsome Love the fishing contest U guys are Great

[@planetearth1705]

Ooo the hydrangeas are beautiful!

[@stephenengle4097]

Beautiful video Vancouver Island.You & dog, great team.

[@pizzabox2208]

RIGHT ON!!

[@chuckwagner76]

Such a beautiful country your so lucky I could retire there forever

[@kadper]

Can’t wait till summer and fishing!

[@Tootall7]

These are so awesome I watch them all like them all and appreciate there craft

[@andyrivers9423]

i got to meet greg this season in the mushroom patch, great vibes keep it up!

[@petrumyndresku9890]

Amazing! Love the videos!

[@jannagel2893]

Glad to see you again! Missed you

[@outdoorstrophy]

35 min & 35 sec, That thumb back and forth on the blade. Scary! Great videos!!!

[@Gpgnick89]

Greg you are the man!!! I love watching your videos with and Ice cold beer. Cheers from Iowa.

[@Beradikals]

Merch idea: a wig that matches Greg’s hair. I’d totally buy that.

[@robertholcomb6200]

Don't know Joe, but I hope you out fish, trap, and smart him! Best of luck to both of you! Enjoy!! Looks like soo much fun....

[@TheFLOMAN76]

As always, I love what you do Greg! I've said it a time or two but you remind me of my Uncle Ray SOOO very much so. I told him about you but I'm not sure if he's ever watched a single episode. Next time I talk to him I will push him on your channel yet again sir! Lol.. Meanwhile? I learn everything I can from you! Thank you man.... 😊

[@RYNGIN]

That's awesome, killer whale is my native name. I'm from Vancouver Island too. Thanks for promoting the island. I hope are paths cross some time. I have learned some new things to from your channel too. Thanks

[@tommyarnold7040]

Bet your the one who put that one flag below the canada flag in first of video haha ... 🤔

[@peterdeboner510]

Dude you rock! Best bush crafter out there!

[@SadieRTrego]

I like Joe his so good and humble