Early Morning Grizzly and Wolves on a Carcass - Yellowstone National Park

This is a video from a hike that I did with my wife and a friend several years ago. I did some re-editing to get rid of video shake and improved sound quality. Things to note are, initially you will see wolves near the grizzly. So you can imagine the battle the grizzly must have had trying to keep the wolves away all night long. You will see how tired the grizzly is when the wolves leave (probably because of our presence) and how it lays on top of the carcass. The early morning sound of the coyote echoing is amazing. At one point you can hear what sounds like a dog barking, but this location is about 2 miles up the Bighorn trail on the highway 89 side so obviously there would be no dogs. I can only guess it was a wolf barking, although I have never heard a wolf bark like that before.
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[@MrImaghost]

That's a BiG bear,and those Wolves don't look small either ( love seeing the Wolves,there's something special about them like no other animal )

[@StanMills]

Yes. He is probably the same big black grizzly that was in the last short grizzly video I published. Both videos were on Bighorn Creek trail. Both of these were from about 10 years ago.

[@MrWinger1951]

Wolves do bark, but very rarely. It is a sign of high stress or an alert to other pack members.

[@StanMills]

I was hoping to hear from you about this. Thank you very much.

[@Adeline9418]

Aren't those coyotes barking?

[@ericcomp7032]

Crows are wondering why they didn't make the title?

[@markhansen4258]

Yellowstone is our national treasure. I wouldn’t trade it for all the combined Crown Jewels of of every kingdom and empire that has ever existed.

[@truthkitty8198]

Also, thank you for the footage without disturbing the bear. Too often I see people get way too close and disrespect them. You’re wonderful people.

[@letitiarosenthal8142]

Great you've got such a good zoom lense so we feel closer to the action.

[@truthkitty8198]

Beautiful! Excellent.

[@PaulAmdahl]

Still amazed at that morning pink glow. You nailed the intro Stan!

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Beautiful scenery and animals.

[@CajunA79]

Wow...look at the beautiful fall colors in the beginning of video! Great footage of the furry predators!

[@StanMills]

This was an amazing hike from about 8 or 9 years ago. Thank you for your comments.

[@rolfekurtyka-realestateexa6078]

Amazing.

[@burkehollingsworth8585]

Thanks for the video today Stan! We love your art and we are excited to give your drawings for gifts.

[@PaulAmdahl]

Great morning colors Stan.

[@jonEmontana]

I just watched this old video over the wkend. Great footage stan. Absolute Giant of a bear! You really hit the jackpot on this morning! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@ervinslens]

Wow, it’s hard to beat this thumbnail, absolutely gorgeous presentation friend! Scenery is truly amazing here.

[@Tusskie]

I literally can't see footage of Yellowstone without thinking about wolfquest.

[@jolenecreech7648]

I agree with the earlier comment…seeing where you and your wife are in comparison to the bear, and then you zoom in. Amazing! Was the bear guarding an elk carcass? I could not tell. Than you for, Stan, for another great video! Those coyote or wolf barks are so eerie! 😳

[@StanMills]

I would guess it was an elk carcass but I could never see what it was with all the sagebrush around it.

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

Home, home on the range....where the deer and the antelope play....

[@markissboi3583]

whats that big rock on the Hill /\ thats not a rock its a big bear having a snack

[@chrismccord4475]

Looks like me after Thanksgiving dinner.

[@kristinaprice3870]

Excellent video. I loved seeing the wolves and think I hear a coyote in the background. How were the wolves behaving with your presence, did they just stare or run away? I only ask because I know they are used to spotting Scopes, but seeing someone walking around would be something they're not used to.

[@StanMills]

They left the area when they detected us.

[@kristinaprice3870]

👍

[@mariaslibeck9984]

I was wondering the same thing! Absolutely fascinating!!! Was the bear laying on the kill?? Looks like he was sleeping at some point too!! Gotta guard the food!!😅

[@kristinaprice3870]

The bear was probably tired from guarding meat. My favorite video of Stans thus far.

[@HorseMoNH]

Those wolves! I would be so afraid!

[@randallmarsh1187]

You have far more to worry about from the Bear, Bison and even someones Pit bull!

[@BIKENESS]

I get nervous watching 😩

[@lindazmiarovich600]

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[@StanMills]

Linda, you can send me an email at [e-mail] and I will send a PDF file with all the information back to you. Thanks

[@deborahlewis5964]

I’m surprised the grizzlies are still out…. I figured they would be tucked away for the winter…Ravens normally like to aggravate the grizzlies…

[@randallmarsh1187]

I believe Stan said this was from 10 years ago, also one of the Elk looks to be in velvet so it wouldn't be at this time of the year anyways.

[@1976Datsun]

You didn't mention the ravens...

[@didibolter9362]

I love these animals, the grizzly, the elk and the wolves, their all just so magical and majestic, hardy but, vulnerable, and very gorgeous! I feel so bad for the animal that lost its life, what a shame! Oh I know people say that's the circle of life, I value animals lives and I always will, I really hate to see bad things happen to animals, each animal is so mighty important!

[@cookiekirkland8689]

I truly wouldn't been out there unless in a tundra vehicle up high. Where r u gonna run if big bear charges??

[@StanMills]

That is a one of the points I try to make in all the grizzly bear videos that I have out there. They are partly about how to behave in grizzly country so they don't charge you. I am not saying to anyone that they should do the same thing, it is just another approach or perspective to think about for hiking in areas that have a lot of amazing wildlife. Thanks for your comments.

[@cookiekirkland8689]

Where were the wolves?? I hear them?🤦‍♀️

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Stan please check out park junkies channel . Last vid ,

[@StanMills]

What is that you wanted me to see?