DON'T GET EATEN BY A BEAR! | 5 Tips for Hiking in Bear Country

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

Prevent, but deter as well with a portable electric bear fence around your campsite. 2.4 lbs of kit (the best fence) that brings huge peace of mind.

[@riseandbeautifyaz6980]

glad you haven’t been attacked by a bear & you’re here to help us fools not get mauled either😂🤎 aroooo🐻

[@Aworldalone]

I feel like the bear-munda triangle is so overlooked but it's a great preventative measure.

[@anthonymatter5478]

I came across a Grizzly bear in Western Canada.We were about 21 meters (70 feet) apart on the edge of a river when we noticed one another.The bear immediately heads in my direction in full stride. The bear looked about 78.75 stone (1100 lbs). The thought of pulling out bear spray came to mind and left just as fast as it came..That bear was moving too fast and was now about 12 meters and closing..I pulled out my .357 S&W loaded with hollow points and fired 3 consecutive rounds 2 meters(6.5 feet) at the ground 2 in front of the bear..One of the shots kicked up and clipped the bears front claw,, stopping it in its tracks..The pause lasted about 15 to 20 seconds while it tended to its wound before it continued toward me. By this time I backed up a good 10 meters (30 feet)..Well here we go again coming fast and snorting loud..It took me 7 shots to bring down the beast..It fell at my feet and I aged 10 years and started taking tennis lessons..

[@anthonymatter5478]

I must honestly say if one of those 7 shots didn't find the bears head and it was not a hollow point, I'd be in a very large pile of bear scat not to far from my personal belongings..

[@TrailTime]

That’s a wild story! I’m glad you’re safe.

[@carlosbarron5725]

That's a super scary and awesome story to tell.

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

​@anthonymatter5478 hardcast lead is the best for penetrating bear skull but I'm glad the hp worked, hopefully you had extra underwear lol

[@ThePriceIsRising]

You wasted three rounds and risked your life doing so, but glad it worked out. Surprised .357 hollow points worked on a 1100lb bear.

[@darlenefewer-jackson4074]

Excellent information. Thank you

[@alexandersmith3775]

Another excellent video Jake!

[@GRAPHtography]

You should never yell at or fight a grizzly. Speak calmly, wave your arms, standing your ground. If the grizzly attacks, you do not fight back, you play dead, fighting back will cause the bear to become more aggressive and will continue attacking you. Black bears: make yourself look big, yell at a black bear and make as much noise as possible to scare him away, if he attacks, fight for your life, do not play dead, use any object around you, focus your kicks and punches to the black bears face and muzzle. These are two very different ways to deal with grizzlies vs black bears. You should advise people properly, so no one gets killed by incorrect information. The rest of your video was pretty good, but that made me jump.

[@TrailTime]

I made this video speaking from experience with black bears. You are absolutely correct about grizzlies. You should protect yourself and play dead.

[@myrahatton6812]

Watch out for Sasquatch...they will terrorize you until leave the area..stay safe

[@oliverc.griffin1304]

Good advice. Would you recommend bear spray for grizzly country? I've never really heard how well it works.

[@EvanRCain]

I echo this question!

[@TrailTime]

Great question! I think that’s largely up to personal preference. Also, in many National Parks (where bears are very accustomed to people) you’re not allowed to carry bear spray as it counts as a dangerous weapon. Another issue with bear spray is if there is even the slightest breeze, that spray could come back and hinder your abilities to stop the bear. Due to this reason many suggest carrying a firearm in bear country so you won’t have this issue.

[@TrailTime]

Apparently, there’s verbiage for Alaska that defines bear spray as legal on NPS managed lands, but that same verbiage doesn’t exist for the lower 48. Some parks may encourage you to carry it when, in fact, it technically is a weapon according to Code of Federal Regulations (Title 36, Chapter 1). So it’s technically illegal to carry on all NPS parks in the lower 48. I would trust whatever the backcountry rangers suggest regardless. www.nps.gov/articles/bearsprayfirearms.htm

[@ThePriceIsRising]

@@TrailTime ; “not allowed”. Screw that not allowed BS. Id rather be tried by twelve, than eaten alive by one.

[@briantodd4887]

Question- if you are car camping ( sleeping inside your car at a campsite) …is it okay to keep food in a cooler inside your car? Other scentables? - or better to keep it in the bear box?

[@TrailTime]

It’s always best to use the bear box if available. Bears in some places have been known to cause damage to cars with food inside. But if it’s your only option, it’s better than nothing.

[@pshep123]

You briefly mentioned it in the beginning but I hear conflicting advice if you hear a bear outside your tent. Some say be quiet (and not startle it), others say make noise, and yet others say start quiet, then get loud if he doesn't move on. Thoughts?

[@TrailTime]

I am under the impression that most bear attacks occur because the bear gets startled and thinks you’re a threat. In the case you laid out, I would start by coughing or something along those lines to let the bear know you’re there. Then get louder if it continues approaching.

[@pshep123]

@@TrailTime Yep, that feels like the right approach, thanks. Of course, assemble any and all weapons in the tent while starting your crescendo.

[@TrailTime]

@@pshep123 if you are given the opportunity 😂

[@Patrick-uu5xg]

Dose uranating near you tent advisable or not?

[@williammcgowan7804]

Thanks for the video Nothing is more useless and will get you killed faster than attempting to fight a bear Curl up as tight as you can in the child pose position make sure you keep your backpack on your back cover your neck and your extremities don’t move and don’t make a sound even if the bear is attacking It will go away You can survive that Also at the very least in terms of being very aware, do not ever hike in bear country without bear spray Don’t keep it in your backpack keep it somewhere where you can pull it and use it immediately Be sure you know how to use it Depending on the national Park or where you are, a gun is a good idea as well Make sure the gun and ammunition are powerful enough to stop a bear And you also must train on the firearm, so you know how to use it and you become accurate with it

[@ekno2506]

Bearmuda triangle 😸

[@mcgch46e80]

.454 Casall will do the trick for me.

[@callaseter4811]

Good choice.

[@lonewolf8412]

I ❤️ 500 Magnum

[@callaseter4811]

.357 (minimum). 10mm, 44 mag , or higher. 12 gauge with slugs if possible. You have to be (possibly more) aware of the two legged vermin. Stay safe. 🙏💕

[@davidfaria6194]

That’s 100 yards buddy not 100 feet

[@arizonaridersclub]

New sub

[@TrailTime]

Thank you for the support! 🙂

[@lonewolf714]

My tip number one, I never go to a Bear Country

[@dortemadsen2166]

Gotta yell "Hi bear". Anything else would be rude and bears don't appreciate that.

[@maikp5505]

One time a bear charged at me. I punched it in the face and it ran away. True story.

[@JimL2883]

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