Attacked by a Grizzly - Stories of an Alaskan Hunting Guide

[@lauraclark6300]

Goes hunting, doesnt want to get his feet wet, forgets water. Its gonna be a bad day haha

[@cimmeriakurt]

What a lovely tale of wealthy degenerates wondering around in the woods murdering animals. Love how this guy tries to come off as pious and a man's man. Disgusting

[@swampduck2609]

When this guys beard goes in the woods, the bears pack the spray.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

😂

[@theinsanenews]

Do you know anyone with that kind of tough reputation in the wild?

[@curtislong1987]

When he walks into the room, Chuck Norris, pees his pants 🤣

[@LifeAboveTreeLine99]

His beard has a beard

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

😂😂😂

[@neilkennykenny4113]

The "HUNTER" sounds like a worse nightmare that the bear attack. Love how well you told the story.

[@scottash351]

Yeah, dude should have named him.

[@frostynovnet4561]

This guy knows how to tell stories. Can we get more?

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I met him when I was on a work trip to Alaska recently. I would love to hear more stories from him as well. Maybe next time.

[@skiak004]

@@TheBudgetSportsman I would LOVE to hear more stories from Rick- hope you can make it happen.

[@americanshad8396]

Ask him about bigfeet or anything unusual he felt in the bush. Awesome gentleman and no B.S. from him, for sure...

[@colspiracy8326]

His shaving skills are poor tho. Grizzly Adams 🙂

[@colspiracy8326]

​@americanshad8396 Well iv got size 23 feet. It's a Welsh record. (UK). Any good?

[@iket1148]

Amazing story and well told! As a guide of nearly 20 years, I’m very familiar with this type of client. Staying professional under those circumstances isn’t easy so kudos for keeping your cool while also fighting off a grizzly. Certified badass!

[@johnmead8437]

Doing a little guiding, mostly of punters that had been unsuccessful elsewhere (animals were heavily hunted, unlike the farmed ones in current times) clients like that were familiar. The parallels were apparent when later a deck hand for big game fishermen. The latter was enhanced by a mentor telling a common additive to the first drink of the day for painful clients. Applied about 2 hours offshore, it was excellent to bring on seasickness. So it was either abandon the (prepaid) trip of lean over the side a lot feeding fishes and actually having something to moan about. And keeping them company, being sympathetic (they stopped whinging at their possible saviour) and knowing they had another 4-6 hours of it. And several times when back on shore and recovering in the bar, they were grateful enough for the sensitive nursing back to life to provide a tip. Never managed to figure out an equivalent recipe for hunting camps that didn't risk poisoning them, tempting as it could get. The condition isn't restricted to paying clients, many hunters have it to some degree.

[@iket1148]

@@johnmead8437 A big part of being a good guide is convincing people that suffering is fun and leading by example. I was just as cold and miserable as everyone else in those moments but a big smile and a few well timed jokes can raise moral in profound ways. People are generally stronger than they realize, they just don’t get tested much in today’s world. On occasion you definitely get people who need more discomfort than some. Entitled, demanding, ungrateful clients who bitch about trivial things that are out of your control are another story, I rather enjoy seeing them suffer a little even though you still maintain professionalism. Guiding people in wild places in uncomfortable conditions can be a very unique view into who people really are.

[@brucepoole8552]

As a lifelong hunter I can tell this story has the ring of truth. No matter if your hunting quail or grizz leave your ego at home.

[@johnmead8437]

Dealing with hunters lifelong it seems very few would fit that requirement. Guides being top of the heap, along with prominent club/organisation types.

[@jbuss124]

@@johnmead8437

[@BroncosSmackingHaters]

Why?

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Narcissists can't leave their ego at home. Their ego is who they have become. Everything is about them, and only them, 24 and 7.

[@Bert-z1l]

​@@zeppelinmexicanoIf I was out in the woods and encountered an attacking grizzly, I'd just do a totally sick kick flip over it.

[@MaulsVengeance]

Incredible story, especially hearing about time slowing down and his vision turning. That client was a coward all around.

[@stephanmenzel9457]

Exactly my opion. Camouflage, Muzzleloader plus Laser Rangefinder plus argue about three yards. Forgot water, two gut shots and so on. What an miserable caracter...

[@craigrock8444]

I give you guides so much credit for doing what you do and not breaking noses!! Real Men!!

[@wildernessoutdoors6875]

You meet some interesting people as a guide. Some good, some bad. Glad you made it out safe!

[@HausMi]

Use to guide in my youth, sounds like he had a real prick for a client. They were right to tell him basically not to come back, sometimes it's not worth the trouble. I can imagine if he was with you when the bear attacked, he would've blamed you for that too.

[@jeremiahmccoy645]

Love you dad! Great story

[@onetake721]

That’s your Daddy for real?

[@jeremiahmccoy645]

@@onetake721 yes

[@theinsanenews]

Do you have any other stories like that to share?

[@BiffsEquipment]

He sounds like an incredible man! I could hear him tell stories all day.

[@Pamela_Meckley88]

You're papa is an excellent storyteller!

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

This gentleman’s solo bear attack could have been much worse. Imagine if that Texas client had joined him.

[@TheAbomb]

He would have been fine if he was faster then that crybaby client

[@petertonies4334]

Yes, I had the same thought. If that TX guy had tagged along, it could have been a much different outcome. One or even both those guys could have been mauled to death. But wonderful and inspiring story! This hunting Guide is a real pro.

[@bradpage8967]

I know I would like to hear more of this guy’s guiding stories!!

[@vincentperagine]

Incredible storyteller .....Some men are just built different

[@JME1186]

And then there’s the likes of us, commenting on the actions and heroics of finer men

[@NoRelationRuckus]

@@JME1186Never know some of us commenting could have done heroic things ourselves.

[@wideawaketotruth5301]

Brilliant reenactment, telling of the story. My hat is off to you, sir clearly you are a straightforward man! Much respect.

[@bruce.h]

Went on a moose hunt 4 years ago to New Foundland. One of the other guys that was in camp at the time insisted he should only have to pay half price since he spotted the moose he got before the guide did, Some people are real a-holes

[@natlovell122]

Those people didn’t get punched in the face growing up for saying/doing something done. Maybe you should have given him the pleasure

[@NicoChant]

I'm currently finishing a trip to see my family on the south west shores of newfoundland. Ran into some family guiding some people from New York. They only took the antlers and wanted to leave the meat to rot. Horrible to see. Yes people are assholes

[@metalmamasue3680]

​@@NicoChantYes that is wasteful and they are not ethical hunters. Most hunters do not waste meat. However, nature wastes nothing. Many animals will be fed by any carcass left behind. Is it less worthy if it feeds other animals ? Just some food for thought. Have a nice day 😊 I love animals but understand hunting to eat and as a management tool especially in the case of large predators. It's best for bears to retain their natural fear of humans. For their benefit and ours. Bears who lose their fear of humans can be dangerous bears and if they come to see human habitation as a food source, they often end up being euthanized because they pose such a danger or if they actually hurt someone.

[@johnmead8437]

@@metalmamasue3680 The recycling factor is valid. IN a land where "big game" species are introduced overpopulated noxious pests causing major ecological damage, we have guides & recreational hunters demanding salvage of meat and limiting what is killed. When killing everything they saw would not significantly affect the pest population. Clients don't have a monopoly on being problems. KZbin & TV is riddled with them.

[@RobertMunro-wb6jb]

I’m from the north of England and I was brought up with the rule if you kill an animal it goes on the dinner table and some of the scraps go to the dogs !!!!

[@danbentsen]

This guide is the real deal. Good watch. I was a fishing Guide for 30plus years. Only ran into 4-5 customers that were a problem. But not as bad a problem as dealing w/cull customers in dangerous conditions like Rick had w/this one. Thanks for the watch Rick.

[@Kjklump]

Client sounds like a nightmare. Good story, enjoyed it

[@frisk151]

No, the guide sounds like the nightmare.. The client sounds like a pain, but who's paying who???

[@monte4150]

​@@frisk151did we watch the same video? Lol how is this guide a nightmare? Smh

[@hurricaneaquatics]

​@@monte4150I think we found the client 😂

[@monte4150]

@@hurricaneaquatics lol, to funny

[@mikewiser9872]

Thankful you lived another day to be the husband and dad I am sure you are!

[@frederickking1660]

Was it Phil Shoemaker who you guided for. My hats off to you sir for not knocking the Texan out cold.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Sounds more like he was working for Phil Driver to me.

[@wideawaketotruth5301]

That's not my definition of a true Texan as I am one. That, my friends, is the definition of an AH!

[@m-1608]

Must of been one of those Cali Texans lol

[@wideawaketotruth5301]

Damn straight, my friend!

[@johnbrady7586]

​​I think many people believe most texas oil man would fit the stereotype . ​@@wideawaketotruth530117:40

[@mattrhodes9126]

This is a fascinating story. I teach firearms instruction and I have had students who do not like to be inconvenienced with Weather issues and they want a gun with all the bells and whistles so they don’t have to have ability or practice.

[@Nick-xw3dk]

I know people exactly like you're referring to, its pathetic to witness. I often see people who own a gun and have even been through CCW courses and still have no business being anywhere near a firearm. It's like they didn't retain anything even the most basic rules for owning and operating a firearm. I am sure you have seen some wild stuff as an instructor.

[@DickieTunes80]

What an amazing story and a true reality of weekend warriors. You sir have the patience of a saint. Obviously this so called hunter should have stayed at home. I loved hearing you tell the story and can only hope you’ll have many more to share with us all. Bravo sir BRAVO

[@madhuntsadventures]

Great story! I couldn't imagine going through that for a self-centered client like that. I give him credit! Thanks for sharing, Nate.

[@spcm390]

What a fabulous story teller. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CC-fo7tr]

Great storytelling. He’s low key calling the Texas boy a yuppie lol😂

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

😂😂😂

[@elitefighter15035]

Great narrator. Great details. Keep making more of these fascinating stories.

[@cndurbin91]

I wouldn't encourage a man to keep making stories about facing a bear face to face. Be a short book.

[@goaskmymom1350]

​@@cndurbin91 Yes indeed! About two chapters long.

[@anthonybrown2426]

That’s definitely the best hunting story I’ve ever heard. I’m glad to hear that you dropped that bear with one shot. Not many people could have done what you did and make it out alive. I’ve heard brown bear stories and tales about how incredibly intelligent they are especially when wounded. People don’t understand how dangerous these animals are. I hope you have given your family some extra love for you are lucky to have survived such an incredible experience. I do believe that you have an angel watching over you.

[@a.joegevara3519]

Went to East Anchorage back in the early 80s, knew a guy named Al Burnett that was a hunting guide. In hind sight, wish I had pursued that as a career!

[@tasha_111_]

I’m amazed at the laziness of the whiny so called “hunter” lol Love the way this guy tells a story 💯👌 Great video!!!!!

[@Blue_oh_so_Blue]

Right. He just wanted a head to hang over his mantle. All I'm going to say. 🙃

[@LadyintheWoods]

Really sorry about this guy smoking ya from Texas. Not all are that way Sir. Glad you made it, one heck of a guide!

[@MxVenator]

That clown from Texas must have been a transplant from California. I’m embarrassed, as a Texan, for his behavior!

[@Blue_oh_so_Blue]

Exactly. Lady Texan here.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

I can easily picture this man, dressed up in 1830’s attire, complete with a beaver fur hat with tail, buffalo skin trousers, and snowshoes, with a large bear fur coat, like the one wore by Jeremiah Johnson(Robert Redford). Awesome looking beard!💪

[@rojoloco3911]

I was thinking the same thing as speech pattern isn’t of this era. Seems like a really cool dude.

[@willm678]

@@rojoloco3911he was a frontiersman in his past life.. and in this life lol

[@artbridge6724]

Excellent story, thank you. Please post more stories from this hunter!

[@Richard-wz9uh]

Wow! His description of the charge was like I’ve never heard before. Amazing.

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Rick can tell a story! Thanks for sharing.

[@robertklein1578]

Give us some more stories! This guy is great

[@michaelmiller6848]

I can't believe you would protect your clients privacy!!! He needs plenty of harassment!!!

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

He's a professional

[@rockdog3672]

He would be sued silly,there’s a world outside of KZbin that don’t tolerate defamation.😂😂😂If he can afford a hunt at this level,he can afford a Lawyer.

[@dgoody84]

For a story he hasnt thought about it sure sounded like he had told it a million times before. Very articulate.

[@Robbie7441]

Brilliant story, thank you sir .

[@karenjones180]

Wow this is a fascinating storyteller!

[@bc5208]

This story was absolutely amazing. Thank you.

[@adririos9789]

You should make videos on untold guide stories and have this guy be a special.

[@goldeneagle99]

I agree 💯

[@JoyGardner-wj2qy]

What a wonderful guy. God was with him. A great storyteller. Thanks. The client on the other hand was a real piece of work. God bless.you and your family.

[@jeffericks1930]

Spent 25 years in Alaska and had similar experiences with Mr. Grizz while up there. This guy is the real deal....the Texan....all hat and no cattle.

[@rickyoung360]

Wow!! What an incredible story!!

[@Kito66j1]

Amazing story. I want to hear more from this guy!!!!

[@MrButterpantz]

Epic Tale. Epic Beard. Absolute Legend.

[@curbstoner735]

What an incredible story. Thank you.

[@johnnyanglo6709]

Now if he had taken his whiny hunter with him to recover the gut-shot moose and had the same angry bear attack, the right thing to do, in that case, is to step back a few paces and allow your client to have a bear encounter.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

😂😂😂

[@thepreppinpreacher]

Bro. Rick is a great Brother and friend. Loved this video.

[@ronamador1463]

Crazy story! Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your experience. Maybe you can share a few more soon.

[@bigglock5478]

Kinda wish he named and shamed that client “hunter” haha. Great story nonetheless, this guy can really tell one

[@metalmamasue3680]

I'm hoping at the very least, this unethical and inept hunter was educated well on his mistakes and inconsiderate behavior. I don't need to know his name, I hope among guides his name is shared so others don't have to put up with his poor sportsmanship. I'm not even a hunter but I grew up in a hunting family and I know better shot placement into vital areas. As well as how not to be a shitty human being to others.

[@_nick_d]

His name starts with a P & ends in a Y

[@DoloresGenaille]

What a great story fom a very handsome man! (I can say that cause Im a senior ). Praise God it turned out that way ! Wonder if the Texan ever tried hunting again lol!😂

[@jodyvw.9741]

Wow, what an amazing story!! Sounds like you had to deal with someone who probably had everything handed to them all their life. God bless you...🙏❤️

[@jamesvatter5729]

There's nothing like grizzly country adventures!

[@ZenMaster762]

Good guy. “I didn’t bring any water” Huh, better start collecting your sweat and drinking your pee then. I’m a hunting guide not a baby sitter 🤣 What a tool.

[@thomasdoheny8096]

I like this guy story time because I don’t think he’s embellishing at all. I think it’s real deal no bullshit let’s hear more of this. These stories are captivating for me. I’m a hunter haven’t had much access to bears, but they are definitely a force of nature.

[@byronhusband7479]

This is one bad ass guide!!!!!

[@jeffwilson4693]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@moosepasshippie]

There's been a couple of guides that told me similar stories about their clients. I kept asking them to back up and slowly repeat what they said so my brain can try to understand, because their client was stranger than fiction. They also had stories of awe-inspiring clients.

[@emillioresendez721]

This is the coolest story I’ve heard

[@kathleenmckenzie9500]

That was fascinating. I am not experienced in that field of work and survival to your best ability on that day.I like stories but non fiction is the best kind. Thank you

[@loricharpentier1654]

I hope that guy was blacklisted. What a jerk!

[@jessjohnson4978]

Whoa!!!! Rick!!!! Hopefully your client understands and appreciates what was done for him. Something tells me he doesn't....

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

Most likely not

[@MaryricaLottman]

Fantastic story and fantastic delivery. Your knowledgeable details make everything more real

[@danielnegrete9967]

What a fantastic story 🫶🏼

[@lauraclark6300]

This blokes a legend

[@danielviney]

I ain't even done watching this account of one of the craziest hunting stories I've ever heard in my life... Makes you appreciate life when you cheat death... Yes sir... Yes mam! Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JL-cn6nh]

That was not a hunter you were dealing with. That was a suburban boy looking for a mommy . Well told story . Don’t accept clients who won’t get their feet wet 😂

[@Mitchelanious]

lol that’s what most guides are dealing with. What real hunter is paying for another to guide them to hunt?

[@Sober1299]

I wana hear more stories from this guy , he’s great dude, great story voice, truly

[@Ren-ee2ol]

I don't even hunt, but this was fascinating to listen to. Thank you.

[@ImProbablyBetterThanYou]

Uncle Rick! My 3rd favorite story of yours ❤

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

😮 I must hear the top two!!!

[@slimeball170]

bro this is not your uncle 😂 this is literally my dad and he has no nieces or nephews

[@JefF-rv7gp]

What a story !

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

Holy crap what a story from NFL QB to grizzly attack FITZMAGIC has it all!!!! 🏈⚡️🐻

[@jreinert1023]

What a story and what a nightmare of a client. Thank the good Lord you’re ok

[@jeremywanner4526]

Bears are insectivorous, brown bear actually build the mound on the carcass,let it rot till its maggot covered,essentially farming maggots which are protein packed. More protein pound for pound than the meat of the carcass itself.

[@OOOOOO12345]

Interesting. Never heard that before.

[@JP1974-GRUNT]

Bears are Omnivores

[@mikehawkhovers9872]

Thus, besr meat has so many parasites?

[@metalmamasue3680]

​@@mikehawkhovers9872 Yes all bears can carry parasites which is why you must cook the meat thoroughly. Many hunters have learned this the hard way by getting trichinosis or some other parasites and getting very sick. You can also get it from under cooked pork. A family friend got it from undercooked summer sausage and was very sick.

[@rez4958]

Just because they occasionally eat insects does not mean they are insectivorous, they are omnivores.

[@compasslife6658]

Great story from a great story teller!

[@vettevegas]

Thank you for that story.

[@ChrisRobins]

Genius...great story! Glad Rick made it out.

[@moosediver1]

Amazing story. That client wasn't a hunter, how you managed not to leave him there in the wild is beyond me.

[@Ajumi-]

This is a crazy story! Thankyou for sharing! Wow. And this client really sounds like the worst client imaginable. I hope nowdays guides would not go outside alone if their client develops an extreme case of lazyness. I mean that is hunting, what did he expect? That someone puts a world record moose into a small fence from him to shoot? I really enjoyed this story, could be a series of episodes, too.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I met Rick on a recent work trip to Alaska. I enjoyed his story and wanted to share it here. I’m glad you enjoyed it also.

[@sirtango1]

That’s about what the “hunter” wanted, a caged hunt.

[@okeydokey2766]

Absolutely awesome storytelling. What an experience you’ve lived! What rifle, and caliber did you use? Love hearing about these details

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Rick shared this with me “I was shooting a 338 Winchester Magnum. I also sometimes carried a 375 H&H, but that was when I was specifically guiding for bear”

[@shmoonuf2566]

That wanna-be “Hunter” is an absolute joke, i’m sure he tells the same story VERY DIFFERENTLY!

[@dubgonewild]

That client is exactly why I’m no longer a fishing guide and would never guide big game trophy hunters.

[@larryclevelandUSMC]

Incredible story. I am glad he made it.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Phil was a good mentor. Great story.

[@Thejohnmullen]

Very cool story. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnnyyukon7887]

The hunter was a first class pric*. You are a lucky man my friend. I live in the Yukon since 1975, and have had four very close encounters, so I can relate to your story.

[@jeffluehrs4400]

Amazing story! Glad he survived.

[@marlenesouliere6971]

The hunter was a princess.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

😂😂😂

[@Unknown74658]

Great way to start my morning listening to this amazing story 👌🏾🔥 glad you are doing well sir

[@staypositive-y9z]

respectful insight with the outdoors and hunting- trophy hunters are in it for an easy brag and money-hence your silent tolerance of the other fellow with you- yet,your encompassing understanding of your place & what all is truly about when your out in the Alaskan wilderness is very good

[@nadagabri5783]

The guy he took hunting “the client” sounds as if he would have been an excellent canadate for that bear’s “pile”

[@Jimundpapa]

Great storytelling, respect 👍 greets from Germany

[@paulandlorilindsoe7472]

Wow, great story! Very knowledgeable guide, I’d love to hunt with him!

[@davebwilliams]

An amazing story. Thank you.

[@carpenter437]

Wow, that was a great story!! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelr3648]

1) Hunter gets award for biggest dbag on planet. 2) Brilliant story and story teller.

[@RobertRouse-p7f]

Riveting story by a wonderful story teller! Thank you.

[@jamesrice9412]

Well spoken and entertaining interview

[@JME1186]

Glorious beard. Phenomenal storyteller. Badass human being. You have my never-ending respect and admiration.l, good sir.