Bear Safety on the Brooks Falls Trail

[@ExploreLiveNatureCams]

While bear attacks at Katmai are uncommon, its important to stay vigilant. Katmai has some great bear safety information here: www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/bear-safety-in-katmai.htm Bear spray has been proven to be highly successful against an aggressive bear. The NPS has some great information about bear spray use here www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearspray.htm

[@danielcraig8044]

I’m just going to keep watching on KZbin and stay away. Lol

[@umpdaddy1]

The video of 747 coming down the trail, stopping to look at the sign and then turning around to walk back up the trail, all in close proximity to a group of people is one of the most amazing things I've seen. He is HUGE!. I would have soiled myself. LOL

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

Well said. Made me laugh.

[@paulalim1476]

It’s a classic!

[@idontknowhattoput4]

Where can i find this vifeo

[@idontknowhattoput4]

Video*

[@CordeliaAurora]

He just stopped to look at the map and realized he was going the wrong way It happens

[@deborahselincourt8060]

Great video Mike, Lian and Naomi! Thank you so much for this content, and yes, we could see the Bear! Love this

[@katd367]

I'm not new to animals cams but new to the Falls cam. I am now addicted and hope one day to visit in person. Very valuable info thank you 😊

[@kidynamite58]

And remember, you don't have to outrun the bear, you only have to outrun the slowest member of your party...

[@Alaynaisawesome]

Beautiful, thank you all 💞

[@JanieP53]

This is a super cool video especially for newbies. Thanks Mike, Naomi and Lian. Valuable info here. This is such an exciting trail!

[@METi-z2e]

loved watching this video, fun to live vicariously, appreciate it!

[@margaretbarnes1281]

Lots of great information. Sounds stressful and exciting. Mike is always so full of knowledge.

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

This was great you three. Thanks for doing this!

[@lindasnyder2774]

Thanks guys, appreciate you big time. Shame about the trees. 🙋🏻‍♀️👍❤️

[@roseprincess2155]

Cool! Glad that it's time once again to watch the bears fish for salmon at the Jacuzzi! Last year I was so happy to have stumbled across this KZbin Channel! What fun!

[@andreat3627]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!

[@amyk9142]

Happy 10th anniversary Explore bear cams!😀

[@mels1811]

Thank you for wonderful info

[@johnlamb3056]

Cool. For a few moments I was there w you instead of being in Mooresville, NC. I feel refreshed after my hike w you. Thank you!

[@RayaEagleWings]

Thank you so much 🐻💕🌺Great video

[@Jim-ok9zi]

Next time I go for a walk in the bush ( Forrest) I will use all the tips you have suggested. Just in case a koala bear try’s to sneak up on me……. Jim Australia 🇦🇺

[@Claudia-up6hr]

😂🇨🇦

[@valeriebumblebee7607]

But please remember to always bring at least three friends and go in a group to alert the Koalas! 😂

[@Jim-ok9zi]

@@valeriebumblebee7607 Will do 😀

[@grassfedmilkmomma]

I love bears and I'm glad I found this channel especially after KZbin suggested a horrible video of a pair being eaten by a grisly. I took a pause to recover because the video wasn't labeled as anything disturbing. After I was told it was fake. I want to maintain my love for them. Thanks again for this info

[@danabarnhardt1575]

Fantastic! Like to invite all of you for a big Texas holiday event because “y’all” feel like family.

[@noonesperfect]

Great....Very informative when rangers itself gives info., well that trail really kinda scary for any new comers. This will help them pass out towards fall (not literally pass out lol)

[@debbabe2254]

And, just like that, Katmai Brooks Falls is off my Bucket List. 😳 I would be absolutely terrified if I was confronted by a bear on the trail. With my luck I would be the "very, very rare" injuries or fatalities. 🤪

[@mels4796]

wonderful video

[@robin-wn1lj]

Bear's are quite 😳😳❣️

[@MrMarkAMartin]

I’ll just watch the cameras, I’ve had my last grizzly encounter in the woods, thank God!

[@robin-wn1lj]

This is very interesting ❣️

[@Alaska_Gal]

I’ve done numerous hikes in bear country in Alaska & photographed the one in my pic (obviously using a zoom). Most recently, I hiked on Admiralty Island. Katmai is on my list. Bears are such magnificent animals. 🐻 PS - I noticed the bear moving through the forest before you mentioned it. :)

[@jlaskey54]

Admiralty vs Katmai? What a choice.

[@deborahselincourt8060]

Hi Mike, Have there been any COYs seen yet?

[@mikefitz6837]

We've seen one bear family spring cubs (cubs of the year). The mother is 910 and she has a single spring cub. This is her first known litter.

[@deborahselincourt8060]

@@mikefitz6837 Awww, thanks Mike. I hope you have a great day

[@fakeperson4069]

🥰😍🤩

[@ShawnQuish0904]

Do they sell bear spray for just in case?

[@mikefitz6837]

Bear spray isn't rented or sold at Brooks Camp in Katmai, although many rangers carry it.

[@shupingyin8082]

What if you are hiking alone

[@mikefitz6837]

Hiking alone in brown bear country is more risky than hiking in groups, but it can be done safely with precautions. For example, you'll want to hike slower than usual and remain observant. It is easy to daydream on a hike, but staying mindful and in the moment can help you avoid close encounters (and see more wildlife). The other typical guidelines apply too: make noise when appropriate so you don't surprise bears, carry a deterrent such as bear spray, avoid travel corridors or other areas used frequently by bears.

[@theredrover3217]

Not in katmai, I always remember a blackbear on the road very much like that path though. I was sitting on a pile of lumber no more than 10 ft away as it meandered past. Seemed unconcerned and I decided to stay where I was. Mom and Dad busy nearby never noticed. So obviously it should have been, they were quite skeptical when I told them. Could have been head-in-the-sand thing or I was never in danger if never there. 😆 In any case was no big deal - event over. Not that I would advise anyone to get that close! mind you.

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

"there are bears everywhere'..........ok, I'm out

[@HamLover17]

I want to go to parks but I'm afraid of bears

[@ericastier1646]

How many people have been eaten by bears on the brooks Trail ? And why are human walking right in Bear territory ? Shouldn't we give bears privacy in their home ?

[@ExploreLiveNatureCams]

There are very few negative bear-human interactions at Katmai National Park, in large part due to the effort the park puts in to educating guests. There is a long history of human activity on the river. People have been using the river for more than 5,000 years. You can learn more about Brooks Camp on the Katmai site www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/brooks-camp.htm

[@DutcherDog]

I would never go down that trail when they are around.

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

And put a portable electric bear fence around your campsite. There’s one out there weighing only 2.4 lbs and it’s really capable. Passive deterrence for a good night’s sleep.

[@larrytornetta9764]

Watch were you step.

[@pauldow1648]

Careful what you promote and advertise for. When more people come to this special place , you can bet there will be more problems (for the bears).

[@robin-wn1lj]

In Florida we don't encounter bears we encounter alligators. Oh my goodness it's scary no matter what. ❣️

[@gcharocks]

There are bears in Florida too

[@robin-wn1lj]

@@gcharocks oh Lord noooooo 🙄🙄🙄😭😭😭😭😭❣️❣️❣️

[@khaiho7028]

hủy.

[@CaptainRon1913]

That man bun or pony tail will scare off any bears

[@mikefitz6837]

Ha. Glad you think so! But I've since cut it off.

[@GTF85]

How could you be arsed putting yourself in this situation?😆

[@AABB-bm9kk]

It would be darn funny if while he was walking and talking a bear just comes out of nowhere and attacks him 🤣

[@RichardRobbins-jt5bt]

Best Way To Be Safe: DON'T WALK THIS TRAIL....EVER!

[@cbass2755]

Naw….I’ll pass…Lol…

[@MrShigura]

If you can afford to go there, just leave a trail of dollar bills so you don’t get lost, because you’re definitely extremely wealthy.

[@volcwatcher7563]

These rivers must be so polluted with so many bears shittin and pissin in them 😒

[@steverz6158]

*And...Always carry a hidden Gun.. just in case.* *If ever a Bear happens to come after you,,,* *Shoot to Injure, If possible. -- Never Shoot to kill.*

[@mikefitz6837]

Bears are tough and have great tolerance for pain. If a bear were attacking or charging you, then wounding it would likely make the situation worse and provoke or prolong an attack. Unfortunately, if you need to shoot a bear to protect yourself from a bear, then you need to shoot to kill. (A firearm can an effective noise maker, though, which can be a deterrent.) In contrast, bear spray is a great tool because it is highly effective, easy to use, and non-lethal. Many big-game hunters in grizzly habitat carry bear spray because it works better to deter bears than a firearm, and it doesn't kill the bear. This video on bear behavior and safety is the absolute best you can find. It was written and produced by bear biologists and wildlife managers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV7dnHqrnZllopY

[@chucksanders5130]

No bear spray or guns allowed at Katmai.

[@mikefitz6837]

@@chucksanders5130 Firearms and bear spray are permitted in Katmai. I carried bear spray frequently when exploring backcountry areas of Katmai. Firearms used to be prohibited in all national parks but that was changed in 2010. People can now carry firearms in national parks if state law allows. More info: www.nps.gov/katm/learn/management/firearms.htm

[@protonneutron9046]

To NOT recommend, while walking that area, at least one high powered rifle carried by an experienced hunter is criminally insane.

[@KatKrueger]

Under Federal law, the use and discharge of firearms at Katmai National Park is prohibited. Brooks Falls is only accessible by small aircraft and it’s extremely difficult to carry or check firearms. Visitors are allowed to carry bear spray but not one visitor has had to use it for many years.

[@ExploreLiveNatureCams]

Bear attacks are extremely uncommon at Brooks Camp. This is in large part due to the education done by the NPS, and also due to the fact that most of the bears are too fat on salmon to to deal with a person.

[@mikefitz6837]

Thousands of people walk this trail every summer, safely in fact without a firearm. During a close encounter with a bear, rifles are often a poor choice especially for people who are not experts in marksmanship. However, there are times when a bear deterrent is necessary. Bear spray is a highly effective, easy to use, and (importantly) non-lethal deterrent. Rather than a firearm, it's what I've always carried when I travel alone in brown/grizzly bear country. It's also highly recommended by wildlife biologists and rangers. Some great info on it here: www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearspray.htm

[@protonneutron9046]

@@mikefitz6837 so?

[@protonneutron9046]

@@KatKrueger wrong d1psh1t. As of February 22, 2010, a federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal and Alaska state law, to legally possess firearms within National Parks.