A safer way to camp in Grizzly Country.

[@loricollins3163]

Thank you Stan for the lovely adventure in the forest…the flower close ups, animal sightings and views for miles and miles bring peace to my heart and relaxation in my soul. Be well. -ll

[@janesimone8015]

I loved seeing that grizzley stand up. Great as always!

[@beach3girl459]

Thanks for the stroll through your backyard; so very different than mine!

[@dml4283]

Informative video as always. We love seeing the outdoors through your lens!! Thank you.

[@colleencarmichael6917]

Funny! You see a grizzly even when you are driving an ATV!! Beautiful owl! The one we had in our backyard for a couple of months was similar, a little smaller I think with black eyes. (Barred Owl) We hope he comes back this winter. Nice video Stan!!

[@1jackvalley580]

Such wonderful healing to be on this amazing adventure with you Stan, a beautiful treasure that we have been given on this earth called nature. I wish that all people would respect and care for these treasures like you do Stan. Thank you for allowing us to join you on your adventures 🙏🐻🌲🏞️❤️

[@teresabarbao8593]

Ahhhh that was awesome . Nice way to enjoy a morning coffee out in my back yard , watching your great video. Those bears were good to see , an the playful elk running around. Most beautiful wildflowers love summer time. Camping in that area would be really nice , glad to see another enjoyable hike in god’s beautiful back yard. Thank you Stan

[@mfisher7490]

A glacier, grouse, owl, wild flowers. Thank you. Just beautiful.

[@saltydawg6817]

I must admit I’m somewhat shocked. Stan I always saw you as a purist. A motorized vehicle??? And an electric fence??? I’m blown away. Don’t misunderstand , I’m not disappointed. I just never thought I would see the day when Mr. Yellowstone brought along some of today’s technology to keep the Bears away. And yes I just called you Mr. Yellowstone. You have definitely earned the name. I would say be safe but with an electric fence and an ATV I think you’re good.

[@StanMills]

I am not a purist at anything except for 'trying' to follow the Lord, and I even fail at that. But you are right about using a motorized vehicle. It really goes against everything I like to do out there. The experience is not the same. I have only used the ATV twice in the last 5 years for camping. It was not that great of a camping trip.

[@deew7014]

@@StanMills we all fall short where Our Lord Savior is concerned , yet he loves always God Bless you 🙏

[@helloitsdawn]

@@StanMills Thanks for sharing the video as it helps to see options and how they compare to excursions without them. I recently rode in one of those utvs on the beach. It was a rough ride, but they take a beating. Me, not so much. 🤣

[@fcamiola]

I don't blame him. Walking around with giant Grizzlies? No Gracias.

[@BroSlayzer]

@@StanMills God bless you Brother. Thanks for sharing your faith

[@burkehollingsworth8585]

Stan, you have upped your game! Thanks for the educational uplifting videos! God Bless You!

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Love seeing all the wildlife and the flowers. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevebaker7688]

Love your channel Stan . I just discovered it a matter of weeks ago. May God grant you many years.

[@johneason6540]

Everything so green and the wildflowers are popping. Nice video Stan Thanks 😊 🙏

[@dfuss2756]

I enjoyed seeing the lupine and the Indian paint brush. Such a lovely video. I hope your camp out was enjoyable.

[@zag4christ]

I have horse packed, back packed and now I do use a UTV to get around. Age has something to do with it. I am in the southern end of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Where the Gros Ventres Wilderness Area and the Jim Bridger meet. I was fortunate to grow up here, long before back packing was a common thing. We were horseback all the time. Then I went to work for the F.S., and between doing timber stand improvement, planting trees, spraying noxious weeds, I got to do trail maintenance in what is now the Gros Ventres Wilderness. We would go out for 10 days and never see another human being. The Gros Ventres have lots of wildlife. I appreciate my good fortune. Now I have a cabin on the upper Green. 399's offspring was captured about 1/2 mile south of our cabin. We were there when it all happened. I have family and friends who have lived there, live there now, and have to deal with the amazing success of the grizzly bear recovery. When placed on the endangered species list, the goal for removal from the list was 750 bears in the recovery area. Most estimates now believe there are at least 1100 bears. It was a success. Hats off to all who worked on it. But, unfortunately, the goal posts keep moving. I appreciate the unbelievable beauty of the area. But, I put people first. One of my cousins, in her later years, has taken up photography of grizzly bears. She has some amazing photographs from Grand Teton N.P., Yellowstone, and the upper Green River. She was in Grand Teton earlier this year when lots of people witnessed a boar grizzly kill the cub of a sow he was courting. I asked her about the observers reactions. She reported that there was screaming, crying and lamenting. What folks don't accept is that is what grizzly bears do. When we anthropomorphize animals, we are doing them a great disservice. They are animals, they are not humans. What we speculate on their behavior is just that, speculation. They are who they are. And they are mysteriously, amazingly different from us. Peace and God bless to all, and Stan, I prefer hiking, putting one foot after the other, as I explore the beauty of God's Creation. But, taking a occasional ATV ride is not a mortal sin.

[@toghikes]

Absolutely, some of the most beautiful country I have seen. Thank you for sharing the wonderful things you see on your outings.

[@Go_Show95]

Beautiful sunset Stan thank you 👍🏻

[@Colleen858]

Beautiful scenery. I have never been in that area orYellowstone. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@StanMills]

This is outside of the park.

[@Fladydoc]

I’m glad to see you take a few precautions. I love your videos and want to keep seeing them for a long time to come. Beautiful!

[@StanMills]

Thanks for your comments. But I have used an electric fence only 2 times in the last 20 years. I think it was about 20 years ago they came out with these electric fences.

[@Oldsparkey]

I have hammock camped most of my life and love it when someone calls it a "Bear Burrito". Now days I like to say the filling is to old , stale and tough for them to chew. Around here it's Florida's Black Bears , no Grizzles. Tom Hennessy makes some really comfortable Hammocks. I especially like the visibility & ventilation they offer it's really nice.

[@StanMills]

I use my Hennessy hammock 90% of the time. The comfort it offers me is why I use it.

[@erinthetraveler6168]

I really enjoy seeing the wildflowers you share with us. Lupine is one of my favorite. Thank you!

[@davidmickles5012]

Grizzlies can cover 100 yards in aprox 6 seconds, 200 yards in aprox 12 seconds. Grizzlies have been filmed making a full on continuous charge from almost a mile away towards their prey (in this case an elk). If a Grizzly knows you are there and decides you are prey there is no such thing as a "safe distance"

[@davethompson16]

There is no such thing as safe anytime or any where. Everything in life has risk unless you never have any adventure.

[@colejones1464]

Sure. Just keep in mind that you’re statistically more likely to be struck by lightning, or die in a plane crash, than attacked by a bear.

[@davidmickles5012]

@@colejones1464 👈..unless youre in Grizzly territory

[@gtb5216]

Lol

[@colejones1464]

@@davidmickles5012 Nah. I’ve been hunting/hiking/camping in grizzly territory my whole life and have had several close encounters, but never a single problem. As long as you take all the necessary precautions you most likely won’t have any issues.

[@JohnD.1969]

For a guy that lives in Massachusetts I have spent a lot of time on Shedhorn. Always nice to watch your videos Stan. Even better when I can see somewhere I've been.

[@StanMills]

John, I is nice to hear that you have been there and recognize the area. I am alway surprised how many people recognize the area I am in without me showing the place on a map. I will hike up to the top of Shedhorn when it starts cooling down. It has been in the high 90s lately.

[@deew7014]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us God Bless.

[@normanham6142]

Thanks for sharing this video of some beautiful wild areas.

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

Just spent time in Yellowstone. Saw many UTV's outside the park in WY and SD riding the streets. We don't get to do that in the bad old (boring) mid west. You know...for our safety.

[@annferricher3931]

Great video! I always enjoy these hikes and beautiful scenery! On my bucket list Stan!!

[@garyag45]

VERY NICE TRIP as always, be safe 🦌🐻🦅👍😎🇺🇸

[@colleensmith3374]

Awesome Stan...You are braver than I for sure. Really enjoy your video's. Be safe.

[@dougewing1571]

I've dreamed of living out there all my life, maybe in the next life.. Amazes me the beauty

[@StanMills]

Doug, there is beautiful places everywhere. You just have to get yourself out there. I am doing nothing more then what you can do. But for sure, in the next life you get to explore God’s beautiful garden; The Universe.

[@kathyskidmore1877]

I enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@markissboi3583]

bear runs away probably thinks a swarm hornets coming for him

[@mikewanders]

Just amazing grizzly footage. Sometimes I truly wish I had an electric fence like that.

[@StanMills]

You can get the fence from UDAP, the same place that makes bear spray.

[@ajadrew]

I recall a Polar Bear take no notice of the elecric fencing & grabbing a young lad from his tent - In the news within the last 2/3 years 👍😊

[@jendix1984]

Looks like the view into Cache Creek back in Taylor’s Fork. We have been on top of Shedhorn many times with our horses looking down on a very beautiful 360 view.

[@StanMills]

Looks like you know the area pretty well.

[@didibolter9362]

Very beautiful video, the flowers sure are pretty too, I especially like the yellow daisies. 😀 Seeing the wildlife is awesome as well, that's always a big deal for me to see the wildlife, oh yeah! 🤗 Aren't you worried about getting ticks on you when you're out walking amongst the evergreens? 😞 Thank you my friend for sharing this video, it's truly a treasure! 🤗

[@StanMills]

I always get Tics crawling on me in the early spring. It can be a problem if you don’t check yourself very good at least once a day.

[@didibolter9362]

@@StanMills Oh my! I would absolutely freak out if they were on me, I don't like them! Thank you my friend for answering my comments, I sure do appreciate it!

[@americanpatriot6240]

Great video. I fish the Yellowstone at Roosevelt Lodge down to Hell Roaring bridge since 1977. You hike some in that area

[@rileymod6541]

stopping and quietly climbing over a hill is an excellent strategy. You may have come face to face with a sow and cubs and got a really good view. Keep up the good work.

[@StanMills]

That’s the idea. Why else would I move quietly over the crest of a hill? I am not into endangering myself by upsetting a mother with cubs by scaring her with load noises from a human voice. If you watch more of my videos then you will see that it is about keeping them in a calm state and trying not to disturb them. This video can show how disruptive motorized vehicle’s can be. That is why this is the only video you will see of me using one.

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Stan, imho, you have been blessed by being in the presence of a GGO. Wow.

[@ncmetalfan5267]

Ever seen a mtn lion in your hikes?

[@a.phillips6892]

Such beautiful flowers and scenery! Can you really sleep several hours in the dark? It would be nice, but I don’t imagine sleep comes easily.

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍😎🇨🇦🐻🌲

[@frisk151]

Sure would lo e to see you with a sidearm on your hip or chest. Didn't even see bear spray when you were in your camp. Love the electric fence but your hammock sure looked close to those wires... I know you KNOW your stuff.. Just saying.. Thanks for the video!!!

[@williamfleet2192]

Thanks again Stan

[@swainscheps]

Stan - thank you so much for adding the distance estimates of your long shots! Oh - I watched with the sound down - couldn’t tell if those tripwires you set up were connected to claymores or TNT. Great idea by the way!

[@MrWinger1951]

Small tip (but you probably already know this): When able to carry extra weight into the backcountry, such as on your ATV, most tripods have a hook at the bottom of the center rod, and you can hang any type of weight on it in order to stabilize the tripod for more steady camera videoing (or for still photos also). You could also just carry a small nylon mesh bag and fill it with rocks and hang it from the hook.

[@gr8northernpike]

You can also use a bungee cord from that hook to your boot lace. Works well.

[@WalterZw]

what a beautiful owl

[@Jasonrcsd]

4:45 oh hey look it's bear sh@t....let's camp here! 🤣 j/k Stan I really do love your videos and glad to see the number of subscribers increasing.

[@ZephaniahL]

I had the same first reaction. But now I take his reasoning to be that the scent of another bear's droppings would potentially keep bears away. Is that accurate?

[@toddkeizer6032]

Thanks Stan for the great videos. I look forward to watching them. Interesting to see at 15:10 one of the elk enjoying the water.

[@karlgant8953]

Yes! Interesting

[@StanMills]

I am glad you noticed that. There is another video I made that shows that behavior, it is called "Fly Fishing Mosquito Hell in the Heart of Yellowstone".

[@oldskool4612]

Hey Stan beautiful video as usual. Thanks for sharing your electric fence setup. Certainly becoming more and more popular. Did you use Taylor Fork Road off 191 to access your trip ? Beautiful country !

[@empoweredcrb23]

Bear runs away and stands on feet to see what the heck going on lol

[@wendydebois1685]

Be safe, and God be with you😉

[@NicoleHikesalot]

that was beautiful

[@terrydietzler4096]

No calves?? Nice video as always.

[@robertbailey3024]

Were you camping/hiking in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness? You showed some gorgeous views. Loved the view of the Great Grey Owl, a magnificent bird! I never heard of using an electric fence for an overnight, giving one peace of mind to sleep no doubt. Also---thanks for posting your estimated distance from the grizzlies! Your videos are much appreciated.

[@StanMills]

You must be a little familiar with the area. I was in the national forest close to that wilderness area. Of course, you can not take motorized vehicles into the wilderness area.

[@nathanjthompson]

@@StanMills You were on the east side of the valley I live in. Love your videos and your perspective. Thanks for posting these.

[@robertbailey3024]

@@StanMills Is it pretty much required to "car camp" in order to put together portable electric fencing? My wife and I wondered how difficult it might be to bring that sort of equipment into the backcountry without a motorized vehicle or a pack animal and get the required voltage to deter a grizzly bear. We're unfamiliar with the concept.

[@StanMills]

@@robertbailey3024 I have taken the electric fence backpacking but it weighs about 3 lbs. That is too much extra weight for me. They say it will keep a grizzly bear out of your camp but I have never been convinced of that. It doesn’t seem to put out much power.

[@mchapman132]

Would that fence really stop a grizzly?

[@StanMills]

I am sure that if a mean grizzly wants to get in, it would do nothing to slow him down.

[@lovegodlovefreedom2535]

Such beauty!!

[@georgelincoln5041]

I would think the best bear fence would have all kinds of good food hanging on it...

[@WyomingandtheWild]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emK8mqGNrZiLh8U 6:38 mark these two run into a Momma grizzly and three cubs. Stan, did they do the right thing? I think since they were spotted by the grizzly she was going to let them know she wasn't happy. If they were not spotted then I think they could have made their way around her. Every situation is unique. This one came charging from 200 yards away! Never safe in grizzly country. Makes me more nervous to go hiking now.

[@StanMills]

Gary, like you say, every situation is unique. That is so true. You just have to do what you think is the right thing for you. Thank you for your comments.

[@carylfontaine3640]

Do you get nervous walking out and about? I hope you have something to protect yourself!! Be careful ♡

[@teresajohnson8988]

The non motorized videos are the best!

[@StanMills]

Yes they are. I only do the motorized thing twice in 10 years. I actually feel unsafe camping that way. It makes me feel like I am not trusting in the Lord and the wildlife. And it obviously disrupts what the wildlife is doing. Thanks for your comment.

[@danelobe2524]

Alp lake ? Lightning creek area ? Been years since I've been up in the Metcalf wilderness. Great views love it !

[@StanMills]

I need to make a trip up to Alp Lake this year, or at least Lightning Lake. Will have to wait for it to cool down a little.

[@didibolter9362]

While riding on your ATV on those backroads, aren't you ever worried that a Deer, Elk or any animal will come out of the woods? 🤔

[@StanMills]

I am going slower than it looks on video. I don’t go much faster than 10 mph.

[@didibolter9362]

@@StanMills Thank you, that's safer for you and the wildlife! 🤗

[@armortodd5162]

Gotta say the utv is quite a distraction from your usual serenity.

[@StanMills]

yes, I agree

[@ninakim7282]

They must make good pets.

[@brianbeyer7681]

Where are you camping here, or atleast general area? Just wondering because you said it is a extremely dense grizzly bear area. Thanks Stan

[@StanMills]

Brian, I didn't say in the video and I would rather not say unless you have a very good reason to know. Thank you for your comment.

[@philhogan2669]

Stan, thanks again for an incredible video of your journey. Interesting to see you on an ATV this time. Do you still hoist your food up in a tree to keep the casual bears away and would this be outside of your fenced in area?

[@StanMills]

Yes, my food was over 100 yards away, high up in a tree. But I have only used my ATV to camp twice in the last 5 years. It just does not feel the same doing it that way. It is not real camping to me. And knowing my ATV is close by, and using an electric fence takes a lot of the exploration experience out of it. I probably won't do it again for a few years if ever.

[@philhogan2669]

@@StanMills interesting to know, Stan. Thanks for your response. It's your spirit of adventure, beautiful scenery, and skilled videography that makes your videos so good. Just take care of yourself out there and we'll look forward to many more of your videos.

[@lindarokita9512]

Love your videos Stan. Retiring to the area next June. What do you typically use for video, a GoPro? Thanks

[@twostop6895]

Shoshone National forest or is it Caribou Targhee?

[@090768lek]

Did any critters visit your campsite at night? Do you cook away from where you sleep? Lovely video at the height of the wildflower season.

[@StanMills]

Sorry about taking so long for this reply. Yes I do cook away from my sleeping area. The further the better. And yes I do get visitors often at night. I don’t usually hear them but I wake up to fresh bear tracks around my tent from time to time and I will find stuff that I left outside has been hulled away sometimes as far as 50 yards. But nothing has ever bothered me while camping in grizzly country.

[@stephenwenzel6909]

What camera do you use for most of your videos

[@donnybryan6762]

What is a good tripod to use

[@MrHayabusa07]

I really don't think that fence is going to stop a hungry and angry Griz, it's just not enough AMPS. But good luck!

[@StanMills]

I totally agree with you. I never take it backpacking but if my ATV can carry it, why not.

[@johncarlo2630]

In my travels in and around the Yellowstone ecosystem, I notice there are more elk outside the boundaries of Yellowstone Park than in the park itself. The elk, I’m sure, feel far safer away from the wolves which stay mainly in the park. Many thanks Stan for this video outside YNP in Madison county, Montana

[@twostop6895]

Plenty of wolves outside the park

[@vancewinn489]

They shoot wolves on the Idaho side of Yellowstone.

[@twostop6895]

@@vancewinn489 calm down white boy, your logic is clouded by whiteness

[@daveruaneCO]

There are more wolves outside the park - you just have an irrational hatred of wolves

[@helopicture]

Is that a Bearwatch fence, Stan? I'm headed into the Thorofare area from the east side later this month, and 3 lbs seems plenty reasonable to split up between three people in backpacks.

[@StanMills]

UDAP Electric Bear Fence

[@helopicture]

@@StanMills Thanks, Stan - always enjoy your videos

[@peterguercio9504]

I was wondering how much that electric fence set up weighs. Is that something you could backpack with?

[@Juno_Beach]

One would think that after five decades that Montana Idaho Wyoming and Alaska would have public camp shelters and radio collared predatory animals with alert beacons so as to minimum conflict between humans and wildlife . - OKAY LET'S HEAR WHY THIS COULD NEVER BE DONE -

[@andy_an_outdoors_guy]

Stan, i've noticed in other videos you don't camp with the electric fence. Is this purely a matter of bear density in the particular area or also related to time of year - or just because you can carry it due to camping with the side-by-side? or ? thanks for the videos ! :)

[@StanMills]

It weighs over 3 lbs. so I don’t take it if I am backpacking. I am not so sure it would do much if a bear really wanted into your camp anyway. I really doubt it would slow down an angry bear or upset bear.

[@tonypapay]

That’s what I was thinking.

[@thomassanio8745]

Where exactly was the camping?????

[@julieduree9210]

Apparently no one’s knows.

[@StanMills]

Thomas, why do you want to know that, do you want to solo camp in grizzly backcountry?

[@PaulAmdahl]

Great Stuff Yup

[@ZephaniahL]

The electric fence weighs about three pounds? Is that a typo in the description, Mr. Mills?

[@StanMills]

No, why do you think it is a typo? It's about 3 lbs.

[@ZephaniahL]

@@StanMills Oh well, to one who hasn't dealt with it before that actually sounds extremely light, and then you say that's why you hadn't taken it backpacking, which confused me, because I wouldn't have thought three pounds was at all a prohibitive weight, particularly for something meant to let you sleep more securely.

[@StanMills]

@@ZephaniahL3 extra pounds is a lot of weight when backpacking. But the funny thing is, I never sleep well when using it. So that is another reason I don’t take it when backpacking.

[@jeffrey3498]

You seem to be asking for it. Either that, or you're just obsessed with bears.

[@StanMills]

I am living life. I don’t live a life of fear.

[@jeffrey3498]

@@StanMills Yes sir, you are. God bless and may the big guy upstairs keep you safe. 😎👍

[@intelligentgamer9091]

Shi I love riding atvs while camping! Also a electric fence is better than getting eaten

[@joannoeser1861]

The safer way to camp in bear country is not to camp in bear country.that is the safer way.

[@whatthefunkwasithinking7645]

Where is this?

[@julieduree9210]

I guess it’s a secret, since that’s the first thing people want to know and no one is saying. ..not interested without knowing where this is. Plus if you want to safely camp on bear country one brings a gun..may never need it…until one does.

[@whatthefunkwasithinking7645]

@@julieduree9210 Strange to so called "teach people" but not tell them where they can go use those skills. Oh well

[@danfetters6494]

Actually, your head would be at 10000 feet if you are standing at 9996 feet

[@StanMills]

I would be holding my GPS at about 4 feet when it is reading 9996 ft. So my head would still be short. But that was a good thought.

[@curtwall341]

Small Tip (but you probably already know this) ... stay at a Hyatt

[@hopeandgracetompkins3707]

The safest way to camp in grizzly country is watch your videos from home, in Florida.

[@StanMills]

If you really enjoy watching them then that probably means you also want to get out and explore. You should do it. It does not have to be Yellowstone, I bet Florida has some great places to explore.

[@hxxt8596]

You need a tank in grizzly country .

[@78dogrun]

Safer yet no firearm? Why not?

[@StanMills]

Taking a firearm is not a peaceful way to hike in God’s beautiful creation for me. I do have bear spray.

[@julieduree9210]

@@StanMills Do you want that on your gravestone? I know people who died carry just bear spray…a gun is just a tool in case.

[@wilshirewarrior2783]

No weapon and no spray ready.

[@jamesbonner5989]

Hope you have an uneventful evening.

[@michelebullock9867]

Was never expecting to see you in an ATV which seems contrary to your always quiet, non interfering approach to wildlife before when hiking. But seems you have had it for a while just didn’t film it? I am not a fan of that approach and would like to hear why. Then you find grizzly scat and think it may be a good place to camp? To see bears? The electric fence or warning system is a good idea IMHO and is used in Alaska Katmai etc. I suppose you need an ATV to haul that all that gear now that i think about it. Maybe one day there will be a practical electric ATV with less noise. A little more context and about your thought process would be interesting.

[@StanMills]

Here are my thoughts on ATVs and motorcycle’s. I have not taken mine out camping for about 3 years. It doesn’t feel anything like real camping and it is noisy and obviously scares the wildlife. I don’t think any motorized vehicles should be allowed in our National forests. It is like the people in charge of our forest want to make them into a playground for everyone with a ATV or motorcycle by building all of these ATV trails. And yes, they take tractors and equipment out there and actually construct these paths for ATVs. It is like I can do nothing about it. If I try to hike up there then you are hounded by motorcycles or ATVs all day. So I take my ATV up there and hike from where I park it on the trail. But I was very disappointed in seeing people riding their ATVs off of the trail! The Forrest service does not patrol anything and people break the rules everywhere.

[@michaelgutkoski6584]

@@StanMills Agree with everything you said Stan. But suggest a step further adding mountain bikes (especially ebikes)

[@StanMills]

That area with the grizzly scat is a good area for sitting at your camp and spotting wildlife and grizzly bears. The problem is, it is right on top and very exposed to lightning. Plus the motorcycle trail goes by about 200 yards away.

[@themountainwanderer]

@@StanMills For this reason I hate seeing motorized vehicles out in the wild. They should be confined to certain places at least. It is enough to have to contend with speeding mountain bikers on narrow trails. They are proliferating everywhere and electric bikes make it worse, bringing more people out.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

There's plenty of those bears. A surplus, at least in areas of Yellowstone. Maybe it's time to export them to Oregon, Colorado, California, New Mexico and other states that held them pre settlement. A nice dispersed population is better than having a bunch holed up between the 3yellowstone states.

[@StanMills]

They want to do that but people are too afraid. So we are never able to disperse the grizzly population. Fear, everyone lives in fear.

[@strrangerthings7049]

It is not Grizzly country anymore It is mills country now and Grizzlies are just the guest over here Coz stan comes and goes and roar among them when he pleases

[@StanMills]

That was I think the 2nd day after the ATV trail opened. So with all the ATV's and motorcycles up there now, it really is not grizzly country any longer this year.

[@strrangerthings7049]

@@StanMills ATV had no business there and the noises will make the grizzlies more violent in nature

[@carolclark5776]

They can smell you

[@jonathangilmore3193]

I have heretofor appreciated Mr. Mills’ content for its wildlife and wilderness views; aesthetic sensitivity; respect for nature and love of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. I have heard Mr. Mills suggest hiking is a better option than horseback for seeing the backcountry. It is a disappointment to see a so-called “educational” video whose predication is use of an ATV and electric fence!

[@StanMills]

I would like to have a horse. An individual on a horse would probably see more wildlife in my opinion. I think what you are referring to was a video that showed a bunch of people (vacationing tourists) out on a guided horseback ride not seeing the multiple black bears they were riding right on by. But one or two quite people horses would seem to be better because of the area that you can cover. It also seems like the movement of a horse would not scare the wildlife as much. A person on a horse is not as recognizable to wildlife as an individual on foot. But it would be best to hear the opinions of people that take their horse out there.

[@michaelgutkoski6584]

@@StanMills I'm not a fan of horses in the back country. I can't count the number of candy bar packages and shoes I've picked up because the horse-rider was too lazy to get off his/her horse to pick it up. Then there's the wet days when horse hooves ruin the trails. Not to mention the multiple trails they create next to the main trail. Pretty much the same for ATVs.

[@StanMills]

@@michaelgutkoski6584 yes, I agree with all that additional information that you added. People need to think about everything they are doing out there and try to remember where they are.

[@cachi-7878]

@@michaelgutkoski6584 ​ what you’re really saying is you’re not a fan of humans. Horses are animals and belong in nature more than we do, given we’ve proven historically how we’ve treated it. It’s not the horse’s fault but the guide’s and the rider’s. I’m sure someone dropping a wrapper, whether on a horse or on foot, would act responsibly, if that person really cared about its footprint. I agree about the ATVs, they are air and noise polluting and disrupt wildlife as well as people who seek peace and quiet. Stunned that Mr Mills would have made this choice. I suppose he couldn’t have carried that electric fence in a backpack and just wanted to demonstrate safe camping practices in Grizzly country.

[@michaelgutkoski6584]

@@cachi-7878 Agreed. Not a fan of humans disrupting the wild country. Horses and ATVs are their tools.

[@julieduree9210]

Why wouldn’t you say at the start where this is?

[@StanMills]

Julie, why would you want to know that? Do you want to solo backcountry camp in grizzly country?

[@cachi-7878]

@5:53 and if your electric fence were to fail, you’d be in for a shock…

[@lekistick1013]

I hate ATV's in the backcountry. Get yourself a horse.

[@StanMills]

I agree.