Camping With Bears - I Had To Walk Towards The First One & I Swear The Second One Was After My Fish

[@Scorpio1168]

That first black bear most definitely was a very healthy looking bear. Your video amongst so many others I've watched and all my own personal encounters with black bears, just reinforces my belief that a black bear really wants absolutely nothing to do with humans. Of course if you get in between a sow and her cubs or a bear that may feel cornered, you're definitely going to see an aggressive bear. By NO means am I saying to not take every necessary precaution to protect yourself, but in general and based on my personal experiences along with other peoples experiences, it seems in general black bears are more afraid of you, than you are of them. Safe travels!!

[@debraporter1797]

That black bear was so shiny! Beautiful animal. My heart was pounding.

[@SharingTheWild]

That's my sense of them too although I did have two encounters with black bears that were more confrontational for sure. In those cases it can turn around quickly, so it's always good to be careful, be prepared, and be assertive. Thanks brother! And safe travels to you too

[@stacynoble3909]

Another fantastic video from Joseph!!!

[@karenmays8889]

The bears are beautiful. Safe travels.

[@Sammy_the_DJ]

I was sh*tting my pants during this. You are so calm Joseph. A couple years back an acquaintance who worked in forestry was fixing an animal fence. Had her back turned. A bear creeped up on her and mauled her to death. Was the freakiest thing. She was bear trained so wasn’t doing dumb things like feeding the bears. And knew what to look and listen for. The bear killed her. But didn’t eat her and in fact abandoned her after the kill. It sadly was all caught on a trail cam. No rhyme or reason. I always keep that in mind when people say they are more scared of us. Doesn’t always apply to every bear. Was also not cub season. Be safe!!

[@margoburns9085]

Two bears in 1 afternoon, pretty cool. Great video!

[@SharingTheWild]

Thanks 👍

[@LSChestersMom]

Wow- I love in NC and we have lots of bears... one walked right in front of my car last week and then walked next to my car as I drive slowly... bears have a super deep metaphysical meaning in native cultures.... wow.

[@WiltonGal]

What a beautiful shiny black coat that bear had; definitely looked healthy and young.

[@SharingTheWild]

For sure

[@melodywelsh2315]

That bear was beautiful and healthy. He did seem more afraid of you than you were of him.

[@SharingTheWild]

Oh yeah 💯 running into a grizzly is more scary for sure. However black bears can be tricky. Most of the time they run for it, but every now and again they're not fazed at all and sometimes take an interest in you.( that's scary - it's happens twice to me, but luckily I was able to assert myself enough to keep it from coming any closer. ) bear spray and other deterrents are a must have in bear country. They are the second last defence you have.

[@sharethelove5034]

They are so cute. They look like there just wearing there pajamas ❤

[@jordanvargovich]

Cool bear visiting lol

[@VaguelyMeandering]

I'm so glad the bear encounters were safe. Majestic animals!

[@jacarajc]

I sure do look forward to eating my evening meal and watching one of my favorite KZbinrs play with animal scat in the middle of the woods

[@Lori.ReturnToFreedom]

😂

[@margarethutchens5463]

It's a pretty place. I'm glad you and the bears found a peaceful co-existance.😊

[@Lori.ReturnToFreedom]

Love the sense of humour in your “subtitles” 😂🙌😊

[@SharingTheWild]

Hehehe

[@mscampbell1242]

WOW! Bears!

[@markhemphill6295]

Bears are harmless unless you screw with them or their young, but always take precautions when your out in the backwoods. Great video Joeseph, take care, stay safe and God bless👍💙😇

[@helene1779]

Awesome video Joseph! Those were some beautiful bears! Your food looked delicious! Thank you for sharing! Take care and stay safe!❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼🐻🐻

[@SharingTheWild]

Thanks so much Helene.

[@leonalarson1598]

I so do enjoy your videos ❤ thank you ♥️

[@DeborahLynn1963]

Great video. Nothing but safe and happy travels.

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

Hi Joseph 🙂 It's beautiful there! Wow the🐻 came up behind your vehicle must have smelled your food in the vehicle! 🤔; Great Video 🤗👍; Thank You For Sharing your adventure! 🫂♥️; SEE You Soon 🙂

[@SharingTheWild]

Totally beautiful and a pretty cool time out there too. Thank you

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

@@SharingTheWild 🙂I'm happy for you 🙂

[@katherinespong]

Beautiful, healthy bear. I love that you don't panic, just be prepared.

[@SharingTheWild]

Thanks Katherine

[@TheMobilTrader]

What beautiful footage! Way to go! Thanks for sharing.

[@SharingTheWild]

Thank you.🙏🏻

[@blueman5924]

Very cool to have those encounters with the bears. Safe travels.🌲🤙

[@SharingTheWild]

Thanks, you too blueman

[@cotter9751]

Nice update! That first bear was so BEAUTIFUL. Lush fur. Second bear looked a little skinny :) Makes me sad when I try new seasoning and it just doesn't work.

[@user-auntnellie]

❤

[@rainbitss]

hellllllllo Joseph!!! thanks for the video

[@empret7704]

Cool 😎 lucky you 😊

[@lea801]

Enjoyed the bears. Hope there is no grizzlies around there. I feel bad for the second bear. It didn't look well. Hope it is getting enough to eat. I admire how you took the bears in stride. I would have been calmly scared, if that makes any sense.

[@SharingTheWild]

It's always situational. If it was a big grizzly on that road between me and my van I would have been shitting myself. Some black bears can be pretty bold to so you never know, but being loud and assertive can go a long way with them and usually they run for it. Always good to have bear spray just incase.

[@insanity6829]

Oh theres no maybe when there is food around. They smell food from a very long distance. A bear came into our camp and smelled my friends fish in her fish bag. We clanged pots and off he went lol Well that was a fun experience lol

[@rachadventuresinliv]

Cool adventure, wildlife is so fascinating. Keep your distance be prepared is key. It looked to be ideal weather up there. It's been such a wonky weather summer a little everywhere. Stay cool and hydrated Joseph. Hope to see some more land or water adventures soon.

[@SpearmintTea-p4u]

I’m at a loss for words. What can one say about messing with bear poop 💩. 🤣

[@SharingTheWild]

Lol

[@SpearmintTea-p4u]

@@SharingTheWild I’m still speechless! 🤣👍

[@SpearmintTea-p4u]

Not many people can do that to me. They want me to shut up. Congrats! 🤣

[@SharingTheWild]

@@SpearmintTea-p4u 😁

[@jeffersonspace]

Thanks for the video. Enjoy your week!

[@judis9184]

Wow Joseph! That was wild! Two black bears! Scary and exciting at the same time! Lots of wildlife! Emi ran into several huge bison! Omg! You both should think about doing a Canadian wildlife collab. Thanks for sharing the wild with us! 👍🏽😊

[@sandrahartje9974]

😊❤

[@wingnutbert9685]

Always cool to see bears as long as it's at a distance. Hopefully the grizzly's that have swam over up to the north part of the island don't stay and continue to swim back. Be a helluva thing to run into while diving! LOL! Maybe a bit of axe and machete work, you could clear a rough trail to the beach, if the beach is worth it.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Thank you Joseph. Awesome video. That coast looked amazing, so I hope in the near future that you can get back there and have some success, finding your way to the water AND the fish! 😊 🏊‍♂️ 🤿🐟 🌊 My niece has lived in Vancouver for yrs. Her family have had no issues with the black bears. They see them occasionally near the house, but she said it's only because one of their neighbours too regularly doesn't secure their garbage cans properly. They have come across them while hiking also, but the bears make themselves scarce fairly quickly and family have never felt in fear of them. But they are always cautious just the same..safe and happy travels Joseph 🤳 🌞👋 🚐 🌏 🧭

[@SharingTheWild]

💯. Also I think the next video has some fishing. 😉 still working on it though.

[@pilgrimpeace7763]

I like that song too 🤣

[@SharingTheWild]

Yeah!

[@denisemckiver69]

Cooking in that van must make you look like a bento box to those bears. Your braver than me around them, I hear that some have even learnt to open car doors and go in to look for food.

[@kimjones1848]

Hey Joseph

[@BrentsVanLife]

Nice Spot, great neighbors, lol

[@SharingTheWild]

Felt like a little bear den for sure.

[@Butterfly19708]

Great video

[@jeanbrown2757]

Enjoyed the video.

[@ChloeMMorgan]

Awesome video ❤

[@rayfarrell9482]

The dramatic music killed me! 😂

[@SharingTheWild]

lol. Yeah I laughed too!

[@melodymcminn4107]

That second one looked more like an adolescent brown bear to me. ??

[@LaNette1]

Hey Joseph, that was a fun video and a little bit scary. How close those bears were. Thanks for sharing. You always make my day. Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️🙏👍✌️🏔️🚐🇨🇦

[@SharingTheWild]

Glad you enjoyed it LaNette. 🙏🏻

[@tamo9520]

Loved seeing the bears! Loved that you are prepared & so calmly aware! The 2nd bear was younger. His coat wasn't as healthy as thd first. But you know all of that, lol. & I've mentioned your great taste in music choices in previous comments & you haven't lost your touch! The choice for the encounter was indeed epic! Luved it as well! It had a lighthearted dramatical beat! lol

[@SharingTheWild]

🤣 gotta have fun sometimes. I loved that little track. Hahah

[@wildzenventures]

Bears are my favorite animal; but not to camp with 😂 Glad you’re safe!

[@SharingTheWild]

I use to love hiking up to the alpine during blueberry season in Squamish just to watch them.

[@wildzenventures]

@@SharingTheWild Yes, you seemed comfortable and Bear aware, they are so majestic!

[@SharingTheWild]

@@wildzenventures cheers

[@ROBERTATYEO]

Gotta love a good bear video…

[@Tebow316]

I went camping with my girlfriend for 5 days at a paid camping site and on the first night a bear ate everything in our cooler right outside of our tent when we were sleeping. Initially I figured it may Have been raccoons but the bear came and was getting into dumpsters that were onsite throughout the week take care

[@debznLuna]

Great video Joesph. Loving the bears 🐻 ❤

[@JohnEnergy2012]

Season fish and meat afterwards... it will always burn. Marinade is fine

[@MyWanderingTales]

Nice video. You are very brave❤

[@BruceVanlifeJunior]

I love how water was first on the list of things to do in preparation for the bear 😅 stay hydrated my friend 😁👍 you never know when you might need to run real fast 🤷‍♂️ haha great video bro keep up the great work !

[@SharingTheWild]

Yeah man I need some water. lol. Thanks brother. How's your trip going? See any bears?

[@BruceVanlifeJunior]

@@SharingTheWild it’s been great bro thanks for asking 🙏 currently in Campbell river area but no bears yet 😅

[@SharingTheWild]

@@BruceVanlifeJunior take a look at the salmon running the river. They be starting soon!

[@derrick1964]

Ok I’m starting to understand how you can be safe and comfortable in Bear country. But I’m still not going try it 😆

[@SharingTheWild]

I did have my head on a swivel after I saw the second one and while I was cooking my fish. I'm just glad I got up to see what broke that stick, otherwise he may have made it to my side door without me realizing it.

[@derrick1964]

@@SharingTheWild I would be looking like a bear spray Rambo strapped with about 5 cans and a couple of those pistols that you carry.

[@SharingTheWild]

@@derrick1964 🤣🤣🤣

[@GF-pc5bt]

Should you be cooking in your van tonight after seeing that bear…be safe friend.

[@SharingTheWild]

Felt perfectly fine to me in the moment. This place was fairly remote so these bears probably don't feel too comfortable being around humans. Had it been a common use camp site I may have thought different.

[@jjjohny_a5965]

sprint faster than horse and they fart bear spray

[@DonnasRoadTrips]

I thought for sure when you were cooking that fish he’d be back….

[@SharingTheWild]

I had my head on a swivel too.

[@AadanmaxamadCusmaan-y8n]

❤🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻

[@GuitarJohn421]

You camping with Jeffie Bear 🐻

[@SharingTheWild]

That spot reminded me of him and i felt like he'd appreciate this place.

[@GuitarJohn421]

@@SharingTheWild yes I do think you are right 👍

[@cherylbrunette2490]

At least you have enough open land for the bears, In FL I have been seeing them so often, in people's yards, mama bears trying to cross the highway with her babies, I live in the NW region of the state. Now the governor passed a law if they try to attack you can shot them. It's from builders taking over the wooded land. I am worried for them.

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

Joseph,please who was singing that last song

[@SharingTheWild]

Amos Noah - Sure Is Heaven To Me

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

Thank you….

[@SharingTheWild]

@@DoreenGregory-sj3df your most welcome. 🙏🏻

[@cindysegar1426]

I live in a mini van also. Was it hard to put that roof fan in?

[@SharingTheWild]

I nearly lost my eye putting it in but no it's not bad. Just wear PPE. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rLc2xnr5qmmNksi=fLdtgUrDc__y9q0-

[@katherinespong]

Hope the cooking did not bring boo boo back.

[@beverlyeisen7557]

Joseph, did you have any bear spray with you?

[@SharingTheWild]

Yeah I grabbed it in the second clip lol.

[@Ferdinand-yx5wh]

Is there any way to contact you directly

[@SharingTheWild]

I have an email in my video description, however I should say I almost need an assistant to manage my inbox because it's getting a little challenging to stay on top of it. 😂

[@Ferdinand-yx5wh]

@@SharingTheWild Hi, I did not see your email, can you pelase send over here

[@trurants2573]

Just start running in your yellow shirt across the pathway. Surely he will not notice you.

[@paulbauswellsr3296]

That last Bear by your van, could it have been a young one. I noticed it was poor looking, not very healthy looking. We have black bears here in our mountains. They have been reintroduced here. Most have been dumpster divers from the city. Nuisance bears that visitors to the parks have tried to feed. And now they have no real fear of man, dangerous animals.

[@SharingTheWild]

Yes a fed bear is a dangerous bear. Same with sharks and any sort of apex predator. They evolved to hunt and scavenge for food so when we hand it out to them they remember that and then associate us with food. While it may be fun in the moment for some people to feed animals, it creates a dangerous dynamic for the next person in that animals life path. Oh yeah and the little bear is probably fine. This time of year there isn't as much to forage for but a lot of berries are becoming rip now and salmon season is about to start too. He'll fatten up in no time. The first one was remarkable!