Applying for Alone: Advice from Woniya of Season 6

[@relaxinrod1]

Just finished watchingy Season 6. Amazing! My wife and I are retired cops with a combined 63 years of police experience. You impressed the heck out of both of us. We cheered you on with each episode! We were sad when you didn't win, but you won the hearts of so many. You are an example to all! Thank you for all the enjoyment.

[@BuckskinRevolution]

thanks Rod!

[@niek82]

How you left on your own terms was one of the highlights, if not, the higlight of the season for me. Powerful stuff :)

[@elizabethburris4812]

You are so inspiring, Woniya! I learned so much from you in Season 6. Your perspective on life is refreshing. Thank you for sharing your inner most thoughts with us and expressing gratitude for your experience.

[@jentrue]

Woniya, so awesome you were hand selected for the show!! Thanks for the advise!!

[@LSmith-33]

I discovered Alone thanks to coming across you thanks to my KZbin feed knowing me better than I know myself 😂 And after watching several of your videos I searched for Season 6 of Alone and just binged watched it today. It was amazing and you were such a bright light I got completely engrossed in the show. Thank you for an incredible escape and renewed appreciation for how easy my life is. ❤️🙏🏼

[@BuckskinRevolution]

thanks so much

[@GeorgiaWoodsmen]

I just found your channel after watching season 6 and i think you did an amazing job i was hoping you would win. It broke my heart that you didn't but you gave it all. Love your channel.

[@kyleoutdoors1457]

I loved watching your season you are a very beautiful,knowledgeable,and a great teacher I learned a lot on your season ty for this video it helped out a lot

[@thecretchman]

Hi Woniya! Thank you for putting these videos out, I currently don't plan on going into alone, but I love seeing you apply your knowledge and teach us - it's apparent you love it, and that makes it enjoyable for me and I am sure many others.

[@justinazure7603]

You are one hell of a woman. Congrats! Super proud of you!

[@vazsurvival7539]

Thank you for this video Woniya! For the past few years I have been quiet about my intentions, but since this show premiered I have wanted to audition for this show more than anything. However I am well aware of how difficult the process can be so I have been increasing my skill set and continuing to make videos on my youtube channel which brings me so much joy. Wilderness survival has captivated me since I was a child and its awesome to see like minded people sharing their passion and encouraging others. Your right about being vulnerable and comfortable in front of the camera. There is a natural urge to try and fake it for the camera but I do my best acting like the guy that all my friends know. Btw you do a great job acting natural and comfortable. Your personailty has a very positive vibe.

[@BuckskinRevolution]

awesome! so glad you found it useful. I would say go ahead and give it a try. You'll never be exactly "ready" and some years will have a different crew of applicants, you never know when you will stand out more or less than others as it depends on the whole field

[@vazsurvival7539]

Buckskin Revolution Thanks so much! It means alot. Btw If your ever in New England teaching courses count me in! I love your expertise at making things out of animal hides and natural materials as well as your knowledge on medicinal plants.

[@BuckskinRevolution]

thanks! I hace a lot of gano my in New England. I was going to be there in April and had courses planned in New York and Connecticut, but of course it all got cancelled due to Corona. Really hoping to plan another trip once it feels more possible! Join the mailing list on my website if you want to be in the loop about my teaching schedule

[@vazsurvival7539]

Buckskin Revolution Joined! :)

[@paulmorris6177]

You are simply adorable!! When you laugh, it’s an honest, no BS, belly laugh whether it’s at a situation or yourself, THAT’S someone who’s “honest in their skin”. Having taught survival in the military (and REI) and being through some pretty intense schools (with pretty high attrition rates), NONE of what I did compared to you being selected (and performing magnificently BTW, and yes I was rooting for you to win and was pretty pissed when you got pulled) for this life-changing experience! Kudos girl, you earned it! 😉

[@BuckskinRevolution]

thanks so much Paul. Also, they didn't actually pull me. I chose to leave as a gift to myself for my birthday and to set an example to the world- choosing my wellbeing over the "win" and money. I also knew i had a medical check that same day and my chances of passing it were slim. I found out i was right, they would have pulled me hours after i left. Glad i did it on my own terms. as you say, my integrity and values are worth more than gold to me

[@paulmorris6177]

Buckskin Revolution...very true and either way it was a bummer! Being a part of that was a 0.0004% chance of happening, so you were a winner from the git-go! Keep doing what you’re doing, we’re here for you!

[@nightshadefern162]

I didn’t even know of the show Alone until two months ago, out camping and one of the guys was like- you need to apply for this show. So I did. Wish I had seen this before sending the application, but hindsight.. Thank you for this video and the other ones, great channel, great info.

[@AlmostHomestead]

New subscriber. I was so impressed with you on Alone. This is great information about casting. Thank you!

[@sacredsisterhoodtribe5090]

I do not have tv but was able to ketch you on Netflix. Being that we are around the same age I was just in awe of what you did. I connected so deeply to your story. I was single for 9 years and was told I could never have children. At 40yrs old I had my daughter Sophia and met my husband. How you understand your cycle and body omg I just wanted to hug you. I am trying to teach women but we need more of us who understand. I am looking forward to learning from you. You are such a guiding light to all women. Congratulations to all your success you definitely deserve it !!!! ❤️🙏❤️

[@apeacefulwolfretirement1984]

Dear Woniya, you certainly have the personality to pearce the screen but what's comm out to me is your eloquence and abilities to explain things without confusion with a pronunciation of words in a melodic manner that please my ears and motivates my learning process of your English language... I found out that I understand mostly all of your sentences and deep points of mindsets that keep my interest in listening and learning from you all the nuances that are implemented in survival situations... THANKS for being an AUTHENTIC AMAZING person and genuine woman with so much "feminitude" we would say in French. 💥💞👍🧙‍♂️🙏🐇🐿🦊🙈💥

[@BuckskinRevolution]

thanks so much, that's great to hear. My heritage is French Canadian (my last name is Thibeault) but unfortunately my great grandparents eyes ted to assimilate and my dad didn't grow up speaking french

[@apeacefulwolfretirement1984]

@@BuckskinRevolution Were is Woniya Name's Frome ?

[@mountaingoattaichi]

Sound avice! Great video. thanks for sharing your insights.

[@travisrhaley]

Delightful. Very well done.

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

I love the show and really in joyed you out there! I’ve wondered a lot how I would do if I was able to get on a show like this ! Never was much more than a thought until I got a chance to chat with someone who was on the show! Im a disabled veteran and didn’t think I would have a shot but they said that’s not necessarily the case and now I can’t get it out of my head! You are truly an amazing woman and you did great out there

[@christopherbrown5644]

She is an amazing teacher.

[@jamesmcseattle]

Just watched this video while eating a whole microwaved potato with butter and salt. I'm ready.

[@baxterthejackrussell2334]

You will never be ready!!!!! Dumass

[@zHumanfactor]

Woniya, I have to say watching Alone is a guilty pleasure of mine. I really find the show fascinating. But I do have some mixed feelings. I worry about contestants developing long-haul medical problems or PTSD-related issues from their experience. I think the Producers have done a fine job in creating the show, selecting the right participants, editing all that footage, logistics, safety, etc... but I feel the Producers of the show should compensate each of the ten contestants (apart from the final winner). They are making money off the health and well-being of their participants and I feel they are obligated in compensating each person in some way (financially, medically, educationally, etc...).

[@BuckskinRevolution]

I quite agree. While i am grateful for the experience, i do take issue with them profiting off of us putting our bodies on the line and not compensating us for the effects of it

[@zHumanfactor]

@@BuckskinRevolution Thanks for your thoughts Woniya. I was wondering how you and the rest of the "alumni" would think about this in retrospect.

[@tiffanydaydreamz967]

I was so mad when you didn’t win, you are sos front and amazingly a survivalist. Your attitude was so positive despite it all

[@flingshotlife]

Thank you. As Always Hunt the Good!

[@Itsmysurf]

"The whole world might be Alone season 8" x'D

[@stingraybob8933]

"Applying for a loan" I am never going to hear this correctly hahaha

[@BuckskinRevolution]

I told my friend I had just filmed a video about applying for Alone, and he said "isn't that a little out of your area of expertise?" He had heard "a loan" too. As i have never applied for a loan, that would be a very silly video for me to make!!

[@JohnDoe-re4qy]

Haha. I had to recheck the video title!

[@BeBopScraBoo]

well mr scraboo, we have checked your application and now we just need to discuss collateral. check out this cordage i made from your paperclips!

[@chucklebutt4470]

This comment hijacked my brain haha can't hear it the other way now!

[@ericwhitehead5281]

HI, Can you mention what you were not allowed to trap? in the NWT...I know you couldnt kill foxes, but what about baited traps of any kind? from ducks to grouse, to deadfall or other traps for other animals? baited traps? thx

[@BuckskinRevolution]

there are a lot of questions we aren't allowed to answer, but I don't think that is one of them. Nope, we weren't allowed baited traps or any kind, and there were a lot of restrictions on what we could hi t or trap. The inability to use bait, the constant snowfall and high winds made deadfalls not seem like a great option out there

[@ericwhitehead5281]

@@BuckskinRevolution : yeah I figured no baited traps would be allowed if you weren't allowed to kill a fox. Too bad about that, as most traps that are any good tend to be baited...You did very well. I bet you were hoping for a south facing location also, wonder if you got one? makes a difference where one gets dropped, and...not being able to travel too far with all that camera gear or a geo-fence is kind of a problem also...hard to move to "greener pastures" if you will.

[@BuckskinRevolution]

@@ericwhitehead5281 where one gets dropped makes a tremendous difference- the habitat for game and the fishing possibilities were very different in different locations so it's the luck of the draw. Most folks watching don't realize all the limitations that impact how it all plays out

[@ericwhitehead5281]

@@BuckskinRevolution for sure it would, being dropped in a swamp on a north face as opposed to a dry site with trees facing south...major. Did you ever feel confined to your space? wish you had more?

[@BuckskinRevolution]

@@ericwhitehead5281 not really, I was on a peninsula and my boundaries extended inland. I only crossed my geofence once. when you are barely eating and it doesn't seem there are more resources far away it doesn't make caloric sense to be doing long hikes

[@cherrybomb3713]

Hey woniya random question did you ever consider making a hidden punji stick fall trap and just cover it with leaves ? Are you allowed to and would it really work lol I always think that would be a good trap but I wouldn't know lol

[@Foundinthewoodsbushcraft]

Hey buddy, I mentioned you in my, Get To Know Me Challenge video I just posted.. And tagged you because you're one of my favourite channels.🥰👍💚💛🧡 #locstarnaturalist

[@coyne777]

when you were ALONE, were you amazed to find how little food you actually needed to thrive. sprouts, garden and some kind of possible tuber. source of fat? how does a moose become so large....harvests the benthic area of swamps. i' like to know what's there.

[@BuckskinRevolution]

Well, i was doing the opposite of moose, surviving on pretty much just meat with a few berries tossed in. Yes, I was amazed how long I could go and how well I felt on so little food. That said, i wouldn't have done as well living vegetarian up there. Moose are ungulates and designed for it, we are not and didn't evolve to do it as efficiently as they do

[@coyne777]

@@BuckskinRevolution advoko makes is a youtube channel. this guy is a lawyer by trade. genius survival skills. if you get invited back for another challenge...give him watch puts people to shame. 2nd to no one btw i didnt say anything about you being the same as a moose. im a biologist by trade. benthic invertebrate specialist. fresh water.

[@bushcraftsurvivallifestyle8389]

Please help me get on season 9 woniyah

[@jesperbreitenstein4820]

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[@tracyturner8812]

When is the best month to apply

[@tracyturner8812]

How can you raise your odds for the first chance

[@Capecodham]

I can put up a tent and make a fire in a wood stove.

[@bushcraftsurvivallifestyle8389]

Sorry I pronounced your name wrong please 🥺 help me get on... My family needs this ...

[@jacobwilliams5271]

I'm disappointed that the selection process is all about what connections you have and who looks good on TV. But what did I expect from this shallow-ass world? That also explains how with 20k applicants, 6 of the 10 that make it on the show are usually really weak survivalists. For example, Rose had no business being on the show this season, but she looks good for 40 something so they put her on.

[@Net_Observer]

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