Benelli Presents: Donnie Vincent's Winds of Adak

In November of 2019, explorer and hunter Donnie Vincent traveled to Adak Island, Alaska. Located at the westernmost end in the Aleutian chain, Adak is wilderness with the exception of a now-abandoned naval base that once housed more than 6,000 people. Winds of Adak chronicles Donnie’s exploration of the island, a hauntingly desolate abandoned military outpost and three unique hunts-caribou, ptarmigan and sea ducks-as the unforgiving elements, the terrain and the Bering Sea test both man and equipment.
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[@FilDoyon]

I can listen this movie over and over. I viewed this movie 5 times in the last year. It's simply beautiful! I love Donnie! The man that introduced me to hunting and he showed me all the beautiful things that hunting can bring to a human being.

[@chrisroothman2664]

I am a hunter myself, from South Africa, and this is the best hunting movie that I have seen, sensitive, tasteful . The reality of hunting for conservation is the same here and displayed in this movie is truly heartwarming. Not enough credit is given to ethical hunters and I take my hat off to you sir. God bless.

[@fjeldfross9327]

May i ask you a honest question, sir? I have great respect for ehtical hunting, harvesting meat with respect, gratefullness for the given life- we are a part of nature, and hunting may be the most respectful and least harmful way to get meat on the table, I have no doubt about it. But especially with hunters traveling to africa to shoot a trophy like a Lion, leopard or a buffalo, I struggle a lot with. I know that for example impala numbers have to be contolled, even in the national parks, but how does it work with big Antelopes, "The big five" (in case its even allowed to hunt one of these) With for example predators is no meat to gain,and I have heard that some species are literally bred on farms ( Lions sometimes even handraised for tourist entertainment) just for foreign hunters whose are paying for the licence and opportunity to gain a trophy, the animals not even fearing humans because they get fed.. so not a real hunt, more like shooting fish in a barrel, and some species may even be endangered. I get that breeding animals for hunting could be a way to save the species from extinction, but how realistic is the result in numbers? would not be each dead Leopard one to much? No ill intend from my side , I just would like to hear about this things not from media, but from somebody who is really involved with this and has a different point of view. I know this is maybe a broad and difficult topic to explain, but you would help me even with some links where I could read about it. I would really appreciate your help. And greetings to South Africa, was there nearly twenty years ago for a few month and it took five years to get over my homesickness for this country

[@chrisroothman2664]

@@fjeldfross9327 Good morning, thanks for your response and questions and I will answer you honestly. I am vehemently opposed to the hunting of especially Elephant and the Big Cats, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah for so called trophy reasons, unless the hunting of one of these is for humanitarian reasons. Sometimes one of these cats become hurt in an attempt to catch prey and is so badly hurt in the process with no prospect of recovery, or in a fight for territory or being too old to hunt wild animals and resort to hunting commercial animals, cattle, sheep or sometimes humans. Elephant, when ill, hurt or too old and being kicked out of the troop normally becomes very dangerous. These animals then needs to be hunted ethically. In many cases the meat of Buffalo and Elephant are distributed amongst local tribes, who in many cases do not have access to meat and often resort to poaching. As in any industry, there are some bad apples in the crate and sadly the same happens within the hunting industry, where unethical practices do occur. Unfortunately it is true that the press always hang these transgressions on the big clock and then paint all hunters with the same brush, instead of targeting the bad apples. Not enough is being done to promote the ethical hunters and what they stand for. Remember that only that which has value, will be cared for and ethical game farmers / hunters have done more for the preservation of game in South Africa, than the whole of the National Nature Conservation government agency. If game loses value completely, no one will care for it and it will disappear in a very short space of time. We, as the ethical hunting fraternity, believe in conservation through utilization. God tasked us in the book of Genesis to look after His creation and not abuse it and we try to abide by His command. Come visit South Africa again, once this planned-demic has been erased.

[@verlandezjones9168]

@@chrisroothman2664 Wow, AMAZING answer. I was worried about what your response was going to be because there are some who would have been offended or angry at the questions asked, but you showed knowledge and understanding of the situation as well as you showed Humanity!!! I wish the media showcased more people like you!!! A lot of people think us as hunters or supporters of hunters are bad people and that's not always the case and you seem to be a shining example of what the true spirit of hunting is!!! One day, Lord willing, I will get to make my DREAM TRIP to South Africa!!! Rock On Bro, you've made my day!!!!🤙🏼✌🏼💯🇺🇸🇿🇦

[@royceharvey693]

Met my wife there in 1977. We were both stationed there. Loved it there. The fishing, hiking and camping were awesome.

[@carterwest7807]

Must have just missed you. CTR2 C West Adak NSGA June 1974- June 1975

[@royceharvey693]

@@carterwest7807 First Mech on the SAR Birds and worked in AIMD. Wife was an AT Crypto in AIMD.

[@gregorygagua7455]

I cannot stop myself from watching it over and over again✌

[@MrTheDif]

Incredible to see. I was stationed there in the mid 80's. The flood of memories is great. Thank you for this.

[@jordanfedirchuk1558]

36 mins. This is what differentiates hunters from poachers. “That was one of the most rewarding thing in my life as a hunter” ❤️

[@shawneesportsman6676]

Donnie makes the best outdoor films, hands down. Superb quality every single time.

[@masonmohney5555]

Benelli and Donnie Vincent is just a truly perfect pairing

[@xelrod7062]

Great footage of the Rock!! Lived there in the late 1970's when it was a thriving Naval Base.

[@knownunknowner]

After surfing/snowboarding in East Asia for over a decade, I needed a new outlet for being outdoors when I returned to the USA. Hunting and trapping was it. This film reminds me of the Bruce Brown and Thomas Campbell surf films I have loved watching over and over again. Beautiful!

[@doma152]

This has to be one of the best films I’ve watched in a long time !

[@charlessmith6412]

I went to Adak while it was still owned by the Navy (mid 80's). It's really sad to see how badly it has deteriorated.

[@dbhutchins]

Fabulous look at the island I lived on for two years in the early 80's. Thanks for the memories!

[@blakejordan2279]

Hands down coolest wildlife video. When y’all saved the caribou from being hung up that was so cool.

[@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter]

Great film once again. The cinematography was amazing. And Helping the caribou out of the net was awesome. Great film

[@nicsalamin]

Awesome film, thank you so much, emotional for me to watch. I was stationed there as a Marine 77-78. Took 15 days of my leave there to hunt Caribou. Hiked most of the island till I managed to harvest one. Great depiction of (my) your hunt. In my sixties now but will never forget that experience, thanks again 👊🏻

[@clintontharp3961]

I'm a deer hunter thtough and through, and have never had any desire to waterfowl hunt, but the footage of Donnie shooting those ducks is absolutely astonishing. SICMANTA's films are second to none!

[@chrisjay1986]

Truly Epic Adventure! Teetering right there on the edge of life and death. The shot loading up the pack with the bald eagle flying in the background was unreal! Exceeded the high expectations I had! Well done!!!

[@hamzaait1491]

Most of the hunters go flashy and cocky in TV shows but this movie is simple interesting and relaxing like I am with them !!Good job !!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! I would watch every single film Mr Donnie makes!!! Perfectly Wonderful!!!

[@timnaumets7546]

Felt like I was watching a Movie. Both the video and the audio were sensational.

[@bludog4657]

One word for everything about this film, Beautiful.

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

This is real life, remarkable...........Displays the heart of the hunter.....

[@IM8638553]

Donnie, more than history, your channel is the same, a movie is very amazing, you narrate the whole process of hunting as if you were an actor. I want to congratulate you and your production team. Thank you for sharing your stories. I am a Colombian Marine and hunting, fishing and diving are my passion.

[@grant_thompson_twizel]

Fantastic work Sicmanta & Donnie! Aotearoa New Zealand and her Himalayan Tahr are waiting for you, post-covid!

[@cyndrcix4113]

I lived there as a teenager. It's is home to me. I enjoyed your movie.

[@jhoffman81]

Donnies crew is phenomenal at what they do, hes great at telling a story verbally, they are great doing it visually. Its a prime time match

[@keithbluestein712]

Thank you for your very vivid treatment of your journey. As a person who was lucky enough to spend two 6 month stints on Adak in the 80's this brought back a lot of emotion as I could almost smell the island, wind, and sea spray. Very well done.

[@RSdd11]

The caribou stuck in the rope scene was great. One lesson here is that anyone in any boat should be carrying a knife on them that is readily accessible. Having been capsized in the Gulf of Mexico in a storm myself, you don't want to go into the water amongst lines and nets with no way to cut yourself out. I always carry a clip on mini-grip or similar even when fishing.

[@maryaltena3745]

I lived in Adak from 1990 to 1992. Definitely Birthplace of the Winds. Eagles were like sparrows in number. walk the beaches or drive down to Chandlestick bridge to watch otters, seals, whales. Great book to read about Adak and WWII read the book The Thousand Mile Ware by Brian Garfield. Very informative. Very sad that the island has been left to Mother Nature . Great community back when I was there over 6000 folks living there

[@mrmchaney]

Everything you say is spot on for Adak. I was there from 1979-81 working for a civilian defense contractor.

[@FilDoyon]

I think this is my favorite movie of all time

[@kurtposton3407]

I lived on Adak from 81 -86 as a high school student. Good times

[@chasescott6650]

The history, the hunt, the action is nothing short of awesome, btw the filming was truly amazing as well

[@donaldreeves5570]

God bless the both of you for saving that young bull . Without you doing what you did he'd surely have died. Definitely the best hunting movies I've ever seen. A superb masterpiece

[@TheWhiteboy40]

I watched your new movie last night with my kids. Very cool brother. Love the saving the Bull scene with the rope and how you 2 jumped into action.

[@andyjackson5392]

That was well worth watching. That would be an adventure of a lifetime for sure. Love seeing those Benelli’s in action.

[@wildernesstraining1957]

What an astonishingly beautiful movie. How cool was that? To see Donnie free the young bull from certain death, before taking down the old bull with a single shot. Thus helping the preservation of the herd. Loved this!

[@NickREvans]

A bit over dramatic but all in all a good film. Loved that there wasn't heavy handed product pushing. Would recommend.🤙

[@DominickM.]

Amazing, honest and real! Thanks Donnie! Great job

[@garyplankenhorn9806]

I was stationed there from may 1971 till June 1972 . I was a construction electrician, worked at the Bering hill maintenance shop. Met many good people during that year

[@fjb4932]

CE. SEABEE ?

[@mitchbradford7074]

Fantastic narration. As an Arctic dweller I give you Kudos my man.

[@Nick-xw3dk]

I have watched this in full about 15 times. Love it extremely well produced and super unique to a lot of the hunting content out there.

[@markb.1259]

Adak, Alaska Rain Festival... January 1st through December 31st! Been there, done that, got the T-shirt!!! haha I spent half a year on Adak as a U.S. Navy Sailor! There's a pretty lady behind every tree on that island! :-)

[@Cookies205]

Beautiful video Donnie and team. Thank you for creating such a well spun tale

[@WoodsmanOutdoors]

Amazing and well worth the wait! 😍 Makes me wanna get out there and shoot some footage myself. You`re an inspiration, Donnie!

[@hrne4bhrthn]

The world needs more hunters like that! A pleasure to watch, as always!

[@dzintarsdikis4627]

Freeing the caribou must be one of the best shots ever captured on a caribou hunting film! Everything about this is amazing!

[@hunt4life289]

Yes, indeed 😍😍😍

[@purnavu_muiza]

@@dzintarsdikis4627 Interesting how the animal did not run away, after being freed. At least it looked like it`s standing just a few meters away. I`ve seen that big game animals are used to people and do not run away for that reason, however, such a response in such a remote place - weird, unexpected, interesting and beautiful at the same time.

[@jasonswartzbaugh3925]

Absolutely loved the opening! The music is fantastic and on point, perfect. Loved the bass drop as well. 👍🔥🔥

[@theruggedarts2751]

I love Donnies' ability to tell a story. I admire his eloquence and i hope to one day be able to convey a feel with words and video with the same conviction and passion. The camera angles and clarity of shot as well as the touch of realism in the slight shake in the camera in certain shots really makes you appreciate the film in a way you only can when it is shot in this "free hand" manner. I am working towards slowly becoming a story teller myself. Currently i manage a small KZbin channel "TheRuggedArts" and everyday i work towards becoming a better story teller. Currenty im focusing on writing, but i also spend a fair amount of time editing and studying other peoples work in an effort to hone my own style. Thank you Donnie for what you do, and i cant wait to see your next great adventure. May be someday join you on an epic tale or be held in the same regard.

[@theworldofjonas]

Really love those documentary style hunting films! As a hunter from Germany I’m so intrigued by the rough nature of Alaska.

[@stalkev]

This was an outstanding show to watch. The cinematography, the story line, the island, and yes...... The hunt. Thank you for sharing....

[@randoroberts]

Kudos to everyone that had a hand in making this. Beautiful story.

[@nickywhite_music]

Donnie Vincent - The Great! It's all about the soul and the spirit.

[@papayaman78]

Animal. Murderer

[@TheWynch]

Lived in AK for 25 years, lived the dream, God never made a place more beautiful.

[@tripleceas]

What a film! absolutely loved it. The location looks a lot like Iceland

[@kinzeeeeeeee]

Unbelievable work guys! Stunning cinematography and story telling.

[@bykrydr1380]

So enjoyed. Great views. Caught great perspective of Adak.

[@Migr8or]

Best line, "Waterfowlers are layman ornithologists with a twisted mind." As a guy that has been waterfowl for just shy of 20 years this hit home. Great video everyone!

[@matttezak2334]

Amazing video, you are a poet and fantastic story teller. Appreciate you man

[@chslts]

Cool video, however way dramatic about the "danger". I've spent a lot of time around Adak commercial fishing. They made it sound like every time they were on the boat it was life or death! Haha. Man the life boats!

[@kristine58]

Absolutely breathtaking and beautiful! 💙🙌

[@DoctorBill]

I got to Adak December 1971 and went home December 1972.

[@DollySteven]

Possibly the best video I ever watched on KZbin

[@Mvrk_63]

The best hunting documentary I’ve ever seen❤️❤️

[@16grouse]

I would have paid to watch this, well done!

[@aimkhan83]

What an amazing film. Thanks for sharing this great adventure.

[@antr7493]

Good for You Benelli. Thanks for the upload

[@rockypluto2683]

Such a beautiful place. I would love to live there one day.

[@sdwysc]

Watching this made my day..

[@leonardogarcia2506]

Absolutely loved this video. Hats off to all that were involved in this video.

[@georgebender7519]

This is my first look at the work Donnie does… truly poet and incredible in all aspects. I was thinking that some people might have shot that caribou that was trapped in the rope. Beautiful to have cut him free then hunting continues. I’m looking forward to more of Donnie’s work.

[@Parfashrek]

About my most favourite hunting doc, keep going back to it 👏🏻

[@richardgagnon71]

I spent two years “ 1985 & 86” working construction building an underground nuclear weapons depot on Adak. Hunted ptarmigan and explored the the island. Experienced regular 3.0 to 4.0. earthquakes. Two sunny days there in 86. Cloudy and light rain with 10 to 20 mph the rest of the days.

[@TraveltheRedRoad]

The topography reminds me of here in Scotland although less purple. Gorgeous production

[@qwertyuio905]

Was there many times in the 8 years I commercially fished . We had fun exploring the old barracks, the bunch of drunks we were. We got a van somehow and wound up way the hell out of town on some wild goose chase and the van broke down, some of us opted to try and walk back and a couple stayed and tried to fix the van. It was a hell of a hike back, the wind was brutal. And it was cold. When we finally were dropping back into town frozen and sore, here came the van, they had got it running. I opened the passenger front door with numb useless hands and about the time the door hit the end of its travel a gust of adaks fine wind caught that door and whipped it back into me, i managed to stop it with the bridge of my nose, laid it open and gave me 2 black eyes. What a day. We did have some good times there tho. Wild turkey at the vfw, uggg. The other thing that sticks with me is the rats. Holy smokes, when the sun goes down the rats come out. This would of been in the early to mid 2000's. I Remember it looking like the ground was moving down by the dock. And the eagles, you could throw fish in the air and they would snatch them as they were falling. I bet the rec fishing is great on adak. Dutch harbor had some of the best (recreational) halibut fishing I've ever seen back then, im sure its still is.

[@fattybourgeois1014]

I had similar times on Adak. Drunk longliners buying $35 12 packs and causing trouble breaking into buildings. its a wild fucking place

[@Opiemus]

I was there in May 1982 - May 1983, Marine Corps Security Force. The Caribou were so unaccustomed to human presence that when encountered they wouldn't run off. They would only trot about 75 yards away before stopping to start at you.

[@MAUSHEIMERJOSH]

Wow. All you need in this fucked up situation we are right now where traveling and enjoying nature is not that easy nowadays. Thanks for this truly masterpiece.

[@ejmbok87]

I've watched this many times,I love it.

[@TheJMShow]

Such a great documentary!!! Loved every bit. From the narration, the hunt, and the amazing cinematography! 5 stars benelli!

[@westonkolste8357]

Great film... can’t wait for the next one!

[@Checkitout48]

Wow really inspiring watching and just listening to you Donnie. I really liked that song at the end of this video

[@edwardsabo8368]

Very well done my friend . Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@MarktheMartian]

Very cool deal guys! That part where Scott held down the bull while Donnie cut it loose was epic! Scott you're a beast! Hope to visit next year for my doc about my grandpa who was a B24 pilot there in WW2.

[@edcotterjr1926]

We flew P-3s out of Adak in the mid 70s hunting Soviet/Russian subs and keeping track of other marine traffic. 5 or 6 week detachments at a time out of Moffett Field CA (now owned by Google). Life moves on. Other pursuits are eternal. Thank you.

[@mdr-hs3yv]

LETSSS GOOOOOOOOO!! can’t wait for this masterpiece

[@carstonmillward4759]

LETSSS GOOOOOOOOO!!! can't wait for something to happen!! XD

[@adventureStaley]

That was awesome. Great storytelling. Epic Cinematography. I've spent a lot of time in the Aleutians, its a magical place.

[@culverinefirearms9453]

Very well done. I intended to watch a few minutes. So I only watched 51:40 and consider the time well spent. Congratulations on an excellent film. Please make more.

[@warrenosborne1539]

Ocean Systems Tek Adak 73-74 Absolutely beautiful. I wish that I could go back!

[@chadsingleton732]

Absolutely beautiful, I love it.

[@sethcobb-u9k]

What a great film!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Fantastic vid! Or movie I should say. Thank you very much for sharing. Greets from the Netherlands, T.

[@1salmotrutta]

Great movie1. Loved the Eagle swooping through in the background at minute 44.

[@vonsprague7913]

Refreshing to think that even in this massively overcrowded world there are still places of wilderness and to watch nature reclaim the wasteland of man. Beautifully shot and narrated a truly wonderful film. Thank you

[@russ_bear2929]

I love this video...make me feel alive than i know thanks for this you make me inspired 🥰

[@Thenotfunnyperson]

I was a Community Health Aide at the Adak Community Health Center. I fixed it up quite a bit.

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Good video. Me and my friend really enjoyed watching it together. Joey.

[@brucelance9766]

Fantastic cinematography, excellent composition.....and Donnie did a great job..... this movie gets an A+ whether you are a hunter or not. The film makers on this deserve an "Atta Boy".....its no Emmy.........but they are deserving none the less of every accolade as they told a great story with incredible filming and editing. How did you not make Donnie not appear seasick...or get sea sick yourself? Grin I've been in seas like that and they are no joke.......

[@tysonrowe1002]

First time watching this channel, was not disappointed at all.

[@NuManXplore]

Very cool hunt, stunning wildlife and scenery! Great videography and editing as well.I had to chuckle though, when Donnie asked for a knife to free the young bull...what kind of hunter doesn’t have a knife?😉😄

[@fjb4932]

"A man without a knife, is a man without a life." Some "men" are scared of knives. Hard to believe, but true ...

[@33736]

Same here. Loved the video, but Donnie not having a knife and then barking for one made him seem like a d-bag. It’s during adversity that a person’s true character shows. Plus he looks like a pompous d-bag too.

[@speedwolf5212]

Guess he didn’t have a knife sponsor...

[@FScottKennedy]

Beautifully photographed

[@mikedee6173]

Thank you! Incredible video.

[@kevindwatson1963]

Well done. Thanks for sharing this hunting experience.