Bear at My Off-grid Cabin

[@SFlaidlaw101]

There is something beautiful about the way you restarted. You're building everything beautifully and I feel like I get to watch everything all over again! 💕

[@rebeccakoehler9131]

You are smart enough to know the deal.Sometimes things have to be done even if we don’t like it.Your life and Cali are safe for now.

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Yes, definitely.

[@marthaadams8326]

You are an inspiration to all those who think they are too old to start anything anew. And, humble at the same time. So many love you and you are great teacher about wildlife and living in tune with the earth.

[@DK-jd8bj]

Shifairah, Cool to see you follow Shawn. You're one of my favorite channels.

[@kilroygirl7347]

Good call. I'm glad that everyone is safe.

[@jeanettec6212]

As many years as I have watched your channel, I know you had no choice. You have always done what is necessary and this was! Im so very happy you or family didn’t get hurt. When I see the dirt on you I know you had those timbers next to your face pulling and carrying. I sure hope you can make a tub of some sort to sit into, to relieve those muscles. You are the hardest working man, I’ve ever seen. How I love all you accomplish and Im very honored I get to be watching. Take care Shawn.

[@judyschepp8748]

Ditto!!!

[@jaditelady173mary4]

Great to hear your a responsible hunter too. Good to see all the progress on the cabin too!

[@JLOFlix]

Hey Shawn, glad that you and your family (and Cali) are all safe and that you were equipped mentally and physically to deal with the bear. It's just the facts of life and you're so responsible with all of it! God Bless you and yours!

[@Thrash230723]

I appreciate you always taking the time to comment on these ethical areas of homesteading. I’ve learned a lot from your examples of ethical discernment.

[@mrscrackerhillbilly]

We love watching you! You are by far one of the most talented craftsman. Log building , axe Weil ding artist. Your creativity and strength amazes us. You are so fun to watch the hunting, cooking, fishing, canoeing is a very big bonus.

[@kathyl5610]

I will be watching for any and all videos for both of your channels. It doesn’t matter how short, I know that you are working hard at getting this off the ground and I will be enjoying it all. It is fascinating for me to watch you create and master your projects. Thank Heavens you were able to stop that aggressive Bear and protected your family, Cali, and yourself. Take care, stay safe.

[@mcsarge]

I am sorry he forced your hand, that is tough. However, the danger posed was too much to ignore. No problem on less videos, but don't make us wait too long! All the best!

[@paulagriebel8898]

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[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Great to hear about the bear. Glad you all are keeping safe.

[@eliafajardo2541]

I’m glad to hear you and your family are safe. It’s sad about the bear 🐻 because they are precious living souls, but you had every right to protect your family, Callie included.

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

Understandable about the bear Shawn, the safety of all should always come first. I always enjoy what you can share with us, on the new homestead build, but I do not expect a regular scheduled vlog - you need to do what is required, while Mother Nature cooperates. The creation of these vlogs takes a considerable amount of time. Thanks again, and all the best to all!

[@167curly]

It is always good to watch your KZbin videos when you have time for editing them, Shawn. You live such a different life from most of us.

[@zachtbh]

I feel like there's no need for you to explain why you had to make the shot, because I think you know your stuff very well living this lifestyle. But I really do appreciate your explanation anyhow. Keep it up!

[@tamila7381]

It was either the bear or you and Cali. In the wilderness, we make decisions based on survival. People who criticize, this is not a zoo! Animals roam all over. I would have done the same!

[@Epiha]

I think it's because there are new or returning subscribers who aren't aware of Shawn as most long term subscribers are and will likely would appreciate an explanation, and then there's those who will never understand any explanation. Personally for me even I've been here a few years watching this amazing man, I appreciate the background on why he did and makes for not only a good story but educational with regard to wild versus younger bears, something important for me to understand when I visit Yosemite.

[@rconger384]

Agreed, Shawn doesn't need to explain or apologize to me or anyone.

[@itsCeeka]

Well said

[@greghaa]

If he didn't shoot the bear it was going to come back and someone or Cali was going to get hurt. He did the right thing.

[@ricknoland7213]

Been watching for years now from the start of the other cabin. Very interesting to how your approach has changed completely on this new adventure. Loving seeing it all come together for you. Thanks for always being such a positive person, and of course for sharing what and how your doing what you do. God bless you and yours buddy! Take care friend.

[@lydiahinojosa6450]

So relieved you and Cali are safe. That could have gotten out of control quick. Have a great and prosperous week. 🇺🇸

[@leighalmond4128]

I'm too am so glad you and Cali are safe, but you are always so thoughtful about what a person needs to be aware. Always thoughtfully aware.

[@livelife4471]

There is a big difference between a nuance bear and a wild bear. A wild bear will readily take off from a human with a yell or a whistle. A nuance bear isn't afraid of a human which creates a dangerous situation for the human. You did the right thing Shawn. If you want to be safe the bear had to go or it would have been just a matter of time before someone or Cali got hurt.

[@RetiredRobot]

Forgive me for correcting you, it’s nuisance

[@livelife4471]

@@RetiredRobot Thank you for that Jesse. I thought it wasn't correct when I type it but I didn't follow up to double check the spelling. So I appreciate your feedback.

[@trisho.8331]

@@livelife4471 I sometimes wish my Eagle eye didn’t detect incorrect spelling and grammar, but I am old school and appreciated the respectful commentary here. Great weekend to all.

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

@@RetiredRobot That's gotta be the most polite grammar correction I've ever seen on youtube.

[@Horus2Osiris]

Uh, I am most grateful to my middle school Grammar teacher. We called her "Adolph Eichmann", but she was/is the best grammar teacher, ever! Thank you for torturing me; I appreciate your commitment to Excellence!

[@atlistt1dog810]

Things are looking great. The forest around me was deforested during lock down. Have had Black bears, foxes and more all displaced. All for Iron park. Having to watch when outside more and My Dobberman Atlas kept me from going out one day, sat at the door and growled at me something he never done. So I looked out and saw a black bear come around from drivers side and go back into the woods around my home. Have also young bears with out mom. Hurts my heart. Take care. Enjoying new build.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Glad that you, Cali and the family didn't get hurt. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do ! Thing's are moving along fairly fast with the build. So enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@OdeeOz]

You did the right thing, Shaun. Good on ya, my friend, for staying safe.

[@lindacooper4893]

Thank you for explaining about the bear.🦋❤️

[@gavinfitzgerald668]

I am obsessed with your channels, carnt get enough of your content, your approach to life and your raw surrounds. Nothing like southern oz

[@josecondemarin9586]

Just happy everyone is safe. No explanation need it, you are working really hard to get your homestead done. Stay safe, get plenty rest and keep going. Love the videos.

[@richardthomas2448]

I love watching the new cabin being built

[@Richie016]

The basement framework is ready to be fixed for the new build, great progress Shawn.

[@garyseaman6105]

You are a truly good soul. Great with nature and canines too. Lovely pup with you. Thank you for your enjoyable learned videos.

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Happy Father’s Day! I hope you and your family have a fantastic day! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us ! God bless you and your family!

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Bear: "Rawr" Shawn: "Stew"

[@insertthecoinz]

Lol best comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@remraf72]

I also agree ! Well said fellow subscriber ! Too funny but oso (Spanish for bear) true !

[@13271969]

good one😄

[@robertlemoine3500]

Well done Shawn,I’ve lived in bear country , you don’t need to explain your actions man ,your a man of the woods , very few can carry your water, keep up the excellent program.Thankyou Sir ,hello from Alberta.

[@jwicks7612]

So glad you shared that story with us.... definitely can not take a chance of you or any family member getting attacked by that bear.... that includes our girl Cali!!!! Glad everyone is safe !!! I watched your other channel yesterday and I am amazed at all your progress with it being so early in the summer season!!! Take care!!! Looking forward to next weeks videos!!! 😊

[@cynthiairish497]

No explanation needed here, just glad that everyone is safe. Homestead looks like it is coming along quite nicely. Give that pup a kiss on the head. 🙏 and blessings to you & the family.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Glad you were able to take care of the problem. It could have been a bad thing

[@edbouman5013]

Shawn just wanted to say that I love your videos, and what you are doing with the new property! The idea of putting a basement under your new cabin is a great idea, and will come in handy for storage and a root cellar. I am sure you get thousands of suggestions, so I thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth. I know you are going to build another outdoor kitchen, but this time I would add it to your cabin. I would build the cabin with a large covered porch and at the far end of the porch build your outdoor cabin, so that when you use it in bad weather, or in the winter, or the summer, you will have access to it without being snowed on or rained on. You will also have a nice area where your family and you can sit while cooking outdoors! Good luck with your build Shawn, and keep the awesome videos coming!

[@gaylejean7816]

I had a bear follow me back to my vehicle in Colorado a few years back. I knew that he was watching me. I had walked up a slope right by his den only 4 or 5 feet away. He was in there too. I took pictures in a 360 degree pattern hoping to get a glimpse of him, but he was hiding good. I took a different route to my vehicle and didn't run into him. He followed my scent like a cat would almost on his belly. Scared my wife half to death. She had stayed behind. When she saw the bear all that she could say was, "bbbbear!!!" Take care Shawn. Good show today. Vaughn

[@janettroyer7003]

We are glad you and Cali are safe. You are the last person they would kill just to kill. We love watching everything you do!!!

[@axlent123]

I love the yakisugi technique on the basement beams! I used that technique on some salvaged cedar fence boards for a raised hugelcuture bed I built. But they are starting to slowly fall apart...not from rotting, but just from fence boards being thin, and not holding the screws in real well. If only I had some of your amazing beams to build with! They would make for one beefy and beautiful raised bed! Keep up the good work Shawn!!!!!

[@Jim_Swed60]

I really appreciate this channel with the other one as you are explaining here and just get to watch what is going on in the other. Keep up the good work.

[@glendavertner8906]

Thank God none you, your family and Callie were not harmed by the bear. Hsve is a blessed day, stay safe and healthy 🙏🥰👍👌🙏✝️🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@medtech1a]

The new homestead is looking great Shawn. Keep safe please.

[@Flowergurl2000]

You did the right thing. For you, your family and MAYBE others also!

[@robcappa]

Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@red-whitemaple8540]

I just started a fire without matches!! Learning everyday from you.

[@moniqueviegas1639]

Honestly each time I am watching your videos I have constantly the fear of bear comming at you or at Cali, your place is so into the wilderness that anything can happen. Thank you for telling us about your incident, now I know that you are armed and prepared in case of. Stay safe, my problem are snakes around the garden.

[@donaldmacdonald8685]

That was no joke! A bear showing no fear of humans and coming too close to a man's family Way to go Shawn! you had no choice

[@shirleymunnerlyn9098]

Sooo thankful you and Cali are safe.

[@Gardendreamsforme]

Lol, In all the time I’ve watched your vlogs I’ve never seen you look so worked, lol. That eases me heart as I thought I was the only one who came in after a long day looking like that. 😂 You’re totally awesome👏🏻. You dealt with the bear the only way you could. Anyone who judges has never been in a position even remotely akin to that.

[@judyschepp8748]

Totally agree with everything you said👍👍😁 Things are coming along nicely!! And Shawn looked great in spite of the dirt😁😁 and better the 🐻 than Shawn or the family, including Callie. ♥️💖🤗🤗

[@archiekabooom2928]

Scary stuff .May god bless and keep you and your family and Cali safe.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

I remember one time years ago when my husband and about four other guy's were doing their yearly hunting week. Well on one of those days one of the guys (who was 6'3" tall and about 250 pounds...small earthquake when he hit the ground LOL) tripped and fell over a log backwards and when he looked up there was a not so friendly bear growling and angry. The bear must have been taking a nap yah think? and anyway the bear lost that fight. Fortunately he had won his bear tag in the raffle (in Washington State) and the bear ended up on his family room wall. Sometimes yah gotta do what you gotta do...it was either you or the bear especially if the bear had no fear and was aggressive. Fortunately you are safe Shawn and I am darn sure your family and all of us out here are very happy you did not get hurt. God's blessings to you and the build is looking good.

[@williambryant5946]

I've eat a lot of different meat in my life but never had bear meat. Always wondered how it taste and if I'd like it or not. The way Mr Shawn James prepares the meat it looks as if its a culinary masterpiece of flavor and would melt as soon as it hit your tongue.

[@MillimeterMech]

Enjoy the much needed rain and cooler weather Shawn! We are! Cheers-southwest Michigan

[@kearnsey64]

I've seen about 10 bears in the wild in my life. Almost all were running away except one which was very far away. You did the right thing Shawn.

[@duncansbuddy]

Thank u for sharing Shawn James.. Stay true. We love following your journey.

[@denisemeredith2436]

Fearless bears become bolder so dispatching it was necessary - you don't need a bold bear hanging about when you have to use the outhouse. You are honoring the bear by using it so nothing is really wasted.

[@crazydoglady5]

Oh God..yeah that too. can you imagine...? tiny outhouse..no gun..pants to your knees. And where would Cali and family be...ugh...

[@frankenstein588]

@@crazydoglady5 oh god that would be horrible ahahaha

[@DragonflyenAmber]

Glad everyone is safe, my grandpa used to have to deal with them at his cabin near Wabamik, thankfully none of the ones there got to this point. Bears who don't have that fear are not fun to deal with.

[@CarlJones14]

I'm pretty sure that bear would've been a regular visitor had you not despatched it. Safety is paramount.👍

[@trisho.8331]

Wonderful you had your wits about you to protect yourself, Cali and family. I can’t imagine life without MSR and SJ videos. But please don’t worry if you can’t film or upload as often. We all understand how full your life is.

[@janelinley3624]

Looks great so far.. I’m sure when done it will be beautiful… be safe up there🙋🏼‍♀️

[@patbeaudoin4237]

I definitely think you did the right thing dispatching that bear for your families safety. It's a beautiful spot you have.🙂🇨🇦👍

[@margaretcooke7016]

So glad you did what you had to. I have always wondered if you kep a Gun handy. I was visiting friends in the States, who lived in the Forest and it was Thanksgiving, we very all in the Garage and suddenly there was a Bear approaching, we made a lot of noise and the owner fired of his gun, just a Blank. The Near took off but he took the Birdfeeder with him as he left. We found it a few days later broken and empty. Where they lived I had watched Bears cross the Property many times when I was alone but they took off at the sound of any noise. Stay Safe Always.

[@vcr210]

I admire your respect for the Bear.

[@paulcardsfan]

Glad your safe always protect your family members and of course your dog is part of the family. You use everything nothing goes to waste good information. You got alot done on your basement . Was fun watching you build the walls .

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again SHAWN Relieved you your family and Cali are ok and safe. Black bears can be the nastiest. Had a tangle with one once similar to you and they'll smaller then a Griz but mighty. Wouldn't have been a good thing for sweet Cali for sure. In those situations you have to be the survivor and the fittest and protect all so have no regrets for sure. You all stay safe and enjoy your family time together. You work so hard you need some breaks!!!

[@rogercarter8649]

Bears are so bold, they will keep coming around causing havoc. You did the right thing. While fishing in Labrador bears would often come around the camp. And the result was always the same

[@ivankaurin7429]

you are on their terrain... you brought your shit on his terrain... they are not bold, they are smart and they will look for easier ways to find food... campers/people who move/live in their environment are 100% responsible for their behavior... one-day wildlife will be available only as a yt video... bears killed 60 people worldwide in the past 120 years...

[@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660]

@@ivankaurin7429 So, I guess in your world no one should build a homestead in the wilderness, I guess everyone should live in the cities according to your way of thinking. What about the Native Canadian Indians that used bear meat as part of their food. People have been hunting for thousands of years and Shawn didn't go out and find this bear, it came to him and threatened his family. You are the only person here that has put this man down, THE ONLY ONE!!!

[@rconger384]

@@ivankaurin7429 60 too many.

[@kimmarie2774]

You’re a good man Shawn and you are well able to keep your family safe living where you love to be. I live in suburbia and my main pest at times has been cockroaches. God bless you, I look for your videos every week.

[@virginiareid5336]

Although you felt Spring wasn’t the best time to dispatch the bear, it approaching you ( Cali or especially your family) showed it was necessary.

[@tempgirl00711]

Nice basement project. Amen!! This is what I call long-term planning.

[@timberdoodles4647]

Good call on the bear. Friendly bears don't end well, they only get more comfortable. To the timber burred in the ground, the membrane is likely a good thing, rot happens when you have wet/dry cycles, so if its just wood and buried in the ground it will stay wet, where as a wall that can get wet then dry out is more likely to end up with rot problems. The membrane will keep the walls on the drier side of things extending the life.

[@gusviera3905]

Nothing more dangerous than a young, hungry bear. Good job and enjoy your harvest. It's a good thing someone inexperienced didn't meet up with him first. Marvelous work on your basement/foundation. Clearly well thought out. Kudos. Have a good week. Cheers.

[@MrHalukbilgin]

quite an impressive cellar, it will be.

[@jojolav8736]

Oh my loved the-videos Shawn, That bear was mischievous and now on the grill. 👏🏼👍🏼😍 nice job‼️

[@genericuserid7283391]

Thanks for explaining the layout of the foundation, the video on the other channel had me very curious!

[@sundi1979]

SHAWN, YOU ARE THE CAPT. OF THE BUSHCRAFTERS .EVENTHO i AM AN ELDERLY WOMAN..I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS VERY MUCH AND IS MY FAVORITE AMONG ALL THE OTHERS...YOUR GARDENING ABSOLUTELY AMAZES ME.

[@oreilly1237878]

Possably the best site on the entire internet.

[@kimperes5987]

Thank you Shawn James!

[@screamindemon811]

You did the right thing with this Bear. It was obvious to you that this Bear did not fear humans at all and the fact that it was this bold and showed no signs or willingness to go away when opportunity is given shows it was going to be a problem and it was only a matter of time as to when a confrontation was going to occur, with aggressive behaviour like that, I wouldn't want to have that Bear wandering around either because that is a Bear that is going to be trouble. The thing with this Bear could be also that he was a relocated Bear by the Natural Resources and Forestry service, if the Bear was a problem Bear elsewhere could be he was caught and relocated to your neck of the woods, wouldn't be the first time I have seen this occur with a problem Bear that has been relocated, sometimes the Bear is just too comfortable in and around an environment with people and dwellings. Never underestimate a Bear after all they are Wild animals and can be unpredictable and with this Bear I would say better to err on caution and dispatch the Bear with the behaviours it was exhibiting, because it wasn't if this Bear was going to be a problem but when he was going to be a more serious problem then he was being. Safety of yourself and others first

[@leeprism9564]

You wouldn’t catch me in a Canadian wilderness without a gun handy! I hope you stay hydrated, and thank God you got rain. Looks like your place is about 12 ft by 24 ft. My little cabin had a loft on either end, for sleeping, and storage space. Your deck will give you as much additional elbow room as you want, so that’s cool. If I wanted the energy to work sunrise to sunset, years ago, I’d put a heaping tablespoon of Kals brewers yeast into a glass of juice in the am, and drink that. If I forgot, I ran out of oomph. There’s other b yeast out there, but they make me gag.

[@grandmajane2593]

My mother used to force me to take Brewers yeast every a.m. when I was a kid. She floated it on top of my orange juice, boy! was that nasty. It ruined half of my day! But who knows maybe it was responsible for my longevity!

[@Bugraozmen]

You did the right thing, sir!

[@jewels7832]

I love hearing stories from you.

[@vice4134]

Thank you for the closed captions. Now, I finally caught up on what Shawn said about the bear. Personally, both audio & closed captions should be available at the same time. Imagine how mad people would if there was no audio at all.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Both our channels has to be the best thing on KZbin 🙏

[@lee0utlander]

A fearless bear is a dangerous bear.

[@earthangel8730]

The most dangerous animal on the planet is by far a human. I do not fault Shawn for killing a fearless bear. Every living thing on the planet should be in great fear of the human monsters.

[@rconger384]

"Human monsters?" So you dislike people?

[@MikeTidman]

@@earthangel8730 LOL "human monsters." You do realize that everything in nature is in danger of being killed for food, right? EVERYTHING. It's ALL monsters out there. ALL.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Most bears are more curious than dangerous

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

By far the most dangerous animal is human

[@davemi00]

If a bear isn’t afraid of your dog, it’s a Problem Bear ! Black bears that don’t back off, can be More Dangerous than a Grizzly bear. Relentless.

[@TequillanSunrise]

I have seen a Jack Russell tree a 150 pound black bear and the bear was terrified.

[@floater81floats37]

@@TequillanSunrise check out the black bear fatalities page on wikipedia

[@rhoveen]

@Teutonic Nordwinds that is a really good read, isn't it? I was glued to that book when I got it and yes you get a while new perspective about bears.

[@fredcarani6764]

I remember when a bear almost got Dick Proeneke up at his Alaska cabin. He was able to just get inside and slam the door. He always carried his rifle after that but the bear never came back. Some bears are just not right in the head and don't know they are supposed to be afraid of man.

[@davegiannotti758]

Tree Climber is absolutly correct.I Managed a Remote Fly In Fishing Camp.Bears where a way of life. Like Shawn I usually ran them off.But when they show no fear and become a daily/nightly irritation it can only be handled one way. The Damage can be pretty extensive,to you gear.

[@StevenEverett7]

Yummm said the bear, YUMMMMMM said Shawn. Joking aside it, was a good call Shawn. It was the only sensible thing to do. Cheers, Steve

[@rods907]

Bears kill a lots of game !! I don’t need them if man is allowed to take said bear

[@normagrayston7931]

Absolutely love your channels. And will follow along on everything you post , thank you thank you for sharing.

[@davecurda2350]

I need more not less, I love your channel

[@ryanplaynextleach4769]

Respect Shawn you are a joy to watch ♡

[@joyceb5864]

Love that you explain what you are doing on the foundation. I wondered why you had the long timbers in the corners!! Would love to see the drawn floor plan.

[@joehaefeker5752]

You're doing the right thing and you look tired buddy 😴 Thank you for all that you do Shaw James 😀

[@metricdeep8856]

Unfortunate but justified. Thanks for sharing that experience. It helps share knowledge and awareness to others. Thanks for what you do and share with us on your channels. Cheers.

[@hondacamoutdoors7104]

I agree with your decision, family is #1.

[@Martlin]

My first encounter with a bear was in the city of Asheville on a busy trail. I had just rounded a corner with heavy vegetation and there it was. I quietly backed away, told my son to turn around and we left. My son had not seen the bear and acted as if he didn't believe me at first. TBH, I couldn't believe it myself, but it was beautiful.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I knew you'd build a better cabin this time than the last great one, but this one is going to be amazing! You're a remarkable man, it's so enjoyable to watch your work.

[@samuraiwalkchonmagego8912]

It ’s a great craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing!

[@MannsAdventures]

You did the right thing. We have many black bears in my area. I totally understand.

[@giselecontassotdesayvre8090]

je crains de ne pas avoir saisi la gravité de la situation, n'ayant pas la traduction de vos dernières vidéos......prenez soin de vous, votre famille, Cali..ce que vous faites tous les jours..chapeau bas pour votre travail et votre courage...

[@ingridassooassoon3424]

Happy fathers day Mr Shawn pls enjoy ur day to d best

[@kenschubert7001]

Thanks your videos Shawn. Looks like the bugs have let up a bit. I can’t imagine anyone would have a problem with your clearly responsible stewardship of the environment you live in. What great progress you’re making on the new homestead! Watching from Virginia.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

You did what you had to do for safety God bless you and your family Amen thanks for the video

[@Larry-325]

Did what you had to do Shawn. Here in Maine we get them up on decks or in yards and you can always scare them off but once in a great while there will be one that will not back down and they will trap and relocate or do what you did when it comes down to you or me!