Hunting Alaska Black Bear with Randy Newberg and Bart May (FT S3 E10)

Hunting Alaska Black Bear with Randy Newberg, where he shares special places with special people. After years of coaxing, Randy convinces long-time friend, Bart May, to join him on an Alaska black bear hunt. The hunt ends with some close range action none of the hunters will soon forget.
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[@nicokwapper]

Sometimes I just don't feel like shooting. They are beautiful animals and sometimes I just enjoy their presence. I think it makes you a hunter instead of a killer...

[@AkMedMan1]

TSA is a joke. I've had bags destroyed by them but never a raft, that's rough.

[@danielrauenhorst9133]

At 18:24, That is exactly why you carry a big handgun in bear country.

[@20cameron1]

Yes always carry, but after I’ve had a 400-500 lb boar charge me, 12 gauge pump with Brenekke Black Magic slugs will be my secondary.

[@KCBarr1]

There is a distinct possibility that you, Randy, are almost as unlucky as me. Being unlucky while hunting in Alaska, can have a bad outcome. Good video, and you stuck with the trail till you found the bear. Well done.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Always plenty of adventure when hunting Alaska. Luck can play a big part, for sure. Good luck this season.

[@youtubedino76]

Shane here what a dream job

[@IHWKR]

One thing is for sure about alaska: Rent a boat, work it won't.

[@jonm3688]

I want to hunt Alaska so badly

[@ronthedon2518]

Same man definitely a bucket list location for sure

[@cbthrasher]

Do you keep an tan the hide?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I sure do.

[@djb2046]

F*** TSA, they are just pissed that you ain't going through a guide or outfitter. Keep doing your self guided hunts👍

[@dougm2681]

How do you hold the tsa liable fir the damages they csuse?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You don't. I tried to get it sorted out and the contractors they use for screening help are of no use.

[@radarbrew]

Gotta love TSA and the job they do. They're SOOOO important. Good hunting.

[@natebuffington]

Thanks for showing both the successes and 'failures' in your journeys and keeping it real. Good job keeping your cool, wounded bear in the woods is never a fun prospect.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. A wounded bear is good for testing the peaks in your heart rate.

[@tscotts9699]

Always a bummer when it's not a clean kill, but good to see how important marksmanship is for the first shot.

[@Aaron-mn8gw]

What caliber and bullets are you guys using?

[@ericdiesch7591]

Having gone into heavy western Wa brush after a shot bear, I can assure you, this will get your heart beating. I bet Randy needed new underoos...

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You know it. The audio needed some serious alteration. Not a situation I want to replicate anytime soon. Thanks for watching.

[@jerrywells8072]

Randy Newberg, Hunter - well it's been 32 years now, but I won't EVER forget my experience with a black bear up close. I was 16 yo & hunting deer on opening day of N.Y. northern tier rifle season, carrying a .270 win with 130gr Nosler's when about 20 minutes before dark, I heard a noise behind me, when I turned to look it was a bear at (4') four feet from me, I instinctively shoved the barrel at him and fired, he barrel rolled & went down, I got to me feet, chambered another round as he got up - aimed & put two more in him, before he took a step towards me, I fired my last round & started running for my dad who was about 400 yds from me, he hearing me scream for help, came running, when he seen me - he said the bear was about 50 yds behind me as I ran up the hill he was on, he told me to drop - I did & he fired 3 rounds from his .308. The bear turned and ran into Black Swamp (that's actual name of swap) - we left the woods & returned next day with DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) - the two officers refused to enter swap stating it was to dangerous, & forbid us to follow bear in, we had only found minimal blood (couple drops literally in 400-500yds), I was fortunate enough to receive a plaster casting of the bears front & rear PAW imprints, with a letter from Conservation stating that it is the LARGEST recorded track in N.Y. history - with a estimated live weight 700+ pounds. I still have letter and castings to this day. My mistake was trying to shoot a bear with deer bullets, ONLY explanation I ever got on bullet performance was, they were to light for heavy bone & @ such close range with the speed of the bullets they more than likely fragmented upon impact, so what this ALL boils down to is I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF ""PUCKER"" FACTOR, you had going on in them undershorts. Great video's & stories and educational content you produce, please keep them coming and stay healthy so you can continue to persue your hunting passion. Thanks for sharing, & reading my (100% TRUE) story.

[@20cameron1]

As a hunter in the South Carolina mountains where visibility is like those woods, I ALWAYS have a round in the chamber. I understand people wanting to be safe, but not being able to get a quick shot off because it’s not ready to shoot is very unwise. Every time I see a video where the hunter misses a good opportunity to get a big critter because he’s not got the rifle ready..

[@coreystoner4129]

I always keep my gun locked and loaded even if I know for a fact the animal is down. I have tracked big central pa bears into a thicket and I was the only one with a loaded gun and they were happy I had it loaded to finish the bear off

[@ryanshuman2375]

If you're ever in Kake again come swing by the hatchery, we're up and running again and the steelhead show up for bear season too.

[@mattystewart8]

Wow. Looked like a second heart attack was almost on the cards there randy haha.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Close.

[@HuntingTheWest]

Looks like there's just something about Randy, Alaska & motor boats!

[@tomasskog9757]

If you’re tracking a wounded animal you put a round in the chamber. If you think it’s too crowded with friends around you leave them behind and put a round in the chamber. You especially put a round in the chamber when you’re tracking an animal that can kill you. Sooo......someone forgot to put a round in the chamber :) And Randy, it’s better to shoot a big bear the first day of the hunt than not shooting a bear at all. And put a round in the chamber ;)

[@thevoyageur2152]

Great show as always Randy! Can you charge TSA for unjust damage? Would it be better to ship your stuff VIA Fed-Ex and pick it up in Alaska? Happy Huntin.

[@beexiong7552]

I know how you feel, randy. I shot a bear at 8 yard with a bow and missed it. I scared to death because in CA we can't carry side arm for protection. lol

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That will get your heart racing.

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

What caliber bullet do you use there randy?? Lately everyday for like 1 month almost ive been wantimg the 7mm rem mag for its flat shooting bullet i used to owm the 300 win mag gave that to my brother he then sold it for cheap

[@Bryant1963]

You guys are having a hell of a time there!! You never go looking for a bear in thick brush like that without a bullet in the chamber, even though black bears are usually always more scared of you than you are of them, when they are wounded & they are in thick brush, you just go slow & quiet & pay attention!! But whoever the front guy is needs a bullet in the chamber because a Bear can charge you when they're wounded! You're just lucky that wasn't a grizzly than things can get ugly fast!! I've also been hunting Bears since I was 11 years old too, Montana

[@chrismonroe3026]

It may be worthwhile to have your own outboard and just have it shipped with your gear.

[@brettu45]

Patch kit, why was that not part of the gear?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I had a small patch kit. I don't trust patch kits on 8" cuts, when I am using that craft to navigate cold waters of the Northern Pacific. Much safer option to rent a skiff.

[@Droladnap]

One day I'll be able to go hunting. Is it over kill to use a 375 H&H rifle for a bear? Great video!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Nope. A superb bear round. Good luck.

[@zachvelte2465]

Randy Newberg, Hunter please bring me my arrows here

[@silverback7659]

kragseven sounds like bullet failure to me. What type of bullet did he use? With the right bullet and shot placement, the ole trusty 06 will kill anything on this planet.

[@kevinhyde6561]

Not at all

[@trevorgomez3343]

@kragseven I use a 30-06 and shot a 326lb black bear through the ♥. It made it about 30 yards. I also have shot 2 other bears with my aught 6. Bear have a lot of fat and thick hides. I like to use 180 grain bullets.

[@Aaron-mn8gw]

How much fun was that bear to pack out of the dense brush?

[@johngiff2978]

Anything can happen when you are hunting and your show captures all of the good and the bad on film. Maybe next hunt try two broken motors LOL. I love this show.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You would think I'd learn my lesson by now, wouldn't you?

[@jerrywells8072]

That wasn't just hair raising Randy, I'll bet you had to change your shorts, before the hero shots - right ? !!!!!!!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was a bit unnerving, for sure.

[@mtnhunter5578]

I have to say I love watching your show and subscribe but no round in the chamber......a wounded bear.....in Alaska....in thick cover......REALLY....WOW!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

When you have camera guys that are going to be in places that are not predictable, it is just a required safety precaution. If I had been heading in by myself, I would have surely had a round in the chamber.

[@mtnhunter5578]

Randy Newberg, Hunter completely understand just glad your guys are ok brother, great show!

[@nickymaz05]

Wow, the follow-up on that bear was like something out of an African cape buffalo hunt! Very exciting and great job getting it on film.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I could use a bit less excitement next time. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelwhite8801]

You are crazy going in that brush with a wounded bear without one in the chamber. Safety on and muzzle discipline. Great hunt as always.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

When you have camera guys that are going to be in places that are not predictable, it is just a required safety precaution. If I had been heading in by myself, I would have surely had a round in the chamber. Thanks for watching.

[@fredluden2298]

That’s why you use 375 h&h

[@driftwood4271]

What happened to your aim...? Looks like you didn't hit the animal in the fatal part so it has to run that far.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was not the shot we would have preferred. I wish such was not the case, but it happens some times. Some people hide it from the viewer. We do not. Thanks for watching.

[@workingclasswoodsman]

Great video, lots of work you guys do. Thanks for the efforts.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@4724nghm]

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[@nedholt5151]

So I am moving to Alaska soon and I was wondering what a good all around caliber would be for up there I can take recoil but I can’t am on a budget of like $500 what caliber and rifle would you guys recommend where I am going to be at has caribou moose brown bear

[@Fresh_Tracks]

With all of those species in mind, I would go with a .30 caliber. Probably a .308 or .30-06 on the low end, but with moose and brown bears I would probably look more toward a .300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, or even a step larger with a .338.

[@danhorn3648]

@@Fresh_Tracks 300 RUM for bear rifle--I have killed many a bear with Black Hawk 357, Hornady XTP bullet--Loaded about 3 grains above factory--I hunted with hounds so anything bigger would hurt dogs ears--dropped many at 25 ft or less

[@focusglory]

Seems like cross bows are better especially when you aim for the heart or lungs. One bow is all it takes.

[@rondill8429]

I hope you made TSA pay dearly for the great job they did inspecting the rubber boat? I think it should be a FREE Hunt courtesy of TSA!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

The Bozeman airline security folks are a contract group who is not part of the official TSA. Trying to get a remedy from them is like trying to get oil from a rock.

[@rkayser89]

Just bump up the pressure- fracking seems to work on shale.

[@KeystoneTexan]

Randy Newberg, Hunter doesn’t matter, TSA has immunity and won’t be held accountable!!

[@galereynolds4171]

I am pretty sure that Randy might of sharted on that one lol

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Or worse....

[@krreeves1]

Randy. What caliber of weapon did you and Bart use on that black bear hunt.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Bart had a 7mm-.08 and I had a .308Win. Both were Howa Alpine Mountain Rifles.

[@Aaron-mn8gw]

@@Fresh_Tracks Did you feel the .308 Win was adequate in stopping the bear?

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Fly Alaska air and your life will be better. JMO. J.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was on Alaska Air.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Sorry!!!! Glad you got a bear. Best wishes from MSO. J.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Call their supervisor. Get a report. I got my black bear on Gravina Island behind the airport. My parents own Fireweed Lodge on prince of Wales. All our boats and skiffs are electric start. And they are all checked daily. P.S Why don’t you have a handgun, Randy? Just curious. When I go with my dad and uncles they all carry a pistol of some type. Like my dad carries a Glock 20SF with Buffalo Bore +P 190g Hard cast bullets. Uncles have the same, except Tell carries a 1911 in .357 Magnum. Heck even I carry a Glock 35Xz and yes guessed it Buffalo Bore +P .40 S&W.

[@TheRealJaded]

Laiken Bellesario .40 is for dumbasses

[@chloehennessey6813]

Jaded I guess 85% of law enforcement agencies are stupid; than there is you. Lol That’s funny. Good job 👍🏻

[@lanesalvato5050]

Randy, your videos are fantastic. I wish you could make 25 per year!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. We can only get so many tags, so that limits how many episodes/hunts we can do.

[@sethwheeler7811]

You're reaction after that bear was 8' away is as real as it gets! Great footage, and congrats on not getting tackled by that critter!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Yeah, that was a pretty big scare to have that bear get up out of his bed and come toward me, forcing me to shoot at a few yards.