Hunting Dall’s sheep in the last wilderness with Guy Eastman

[@406highlanders]

I grew up watching Gordon Eastman films, rented them from local sporting goods store. With all the advancements in technology and gear that we now have it makes those films even more impressive.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

We’ve been reflecting on how the progression of film and video since Gordon’s time. He would have been amazed at how light the gear can be now, but hauling those heavy film cameras sure made him tough!

[@406highlanders]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals I'm sure you guys are awful proud of your grandad, in my opinion he was not only a pioneer in filming he was also one of the best at it even in this day and age.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

@@406highlanderswe're biased, but we agree!

[@GuyEastman]

Agreed. We don't know how good we really have it these days. -G

[@flintsmith1129]

Whoever gave this video a thumbs down doesn't know there ass from a hole in the ground 🙄. Gordon Eastman's films were the best baby sitter I ever had as a kid in the 80s. Great piece of history guys, thanks for sharing!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

We appreciate your feedback 👍

[@larrysayers1377]

Gordon Eastman had one of the most natural narrator voices I ever heard. He could sure tell a story in a way that was simple and honest. There is no one that I know of in the hunting media world that has matched him in my opinion. I have all his old VHS and DVDs and watch them often.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

He was certainly one of a kind. Thanks for watching 👍 we appreciate your comments.

[@randysandberg5615]

What a wonderful tribute to you Grandpa. He inspired me to hunt in the North 9 times. It was just a dream of mine until I actually did it. Thanks, Mike, Guy, Ike, and especially Gordon.

[@perryknetter8577]

Guy and Ike that is the best Adventure you have put together. Just look at the Equipment changes. The is no one else that has 3 generations and filming and hunting like the Eastman's God's Blessings on all your adventures and families Uncle Pear

[@wingmen_eastmans]

Couldn't get over how heavy that equipment must have been!

[@GuyEastman]

Thanks Pear. Yeh, the gear was just a little bit different back then. We don't know how good we have it now. -G

[@randysandberg5615]

Guy, your Grandpa's film, Challenging the Northwest Territories, is my favorite outdoor film of all-time. I have it on VHS and DVD. I watch it at least 3-4 times a year. It never ceases to impress me how lucky those first hunters were to visit and hunt that area.

[@ikeeastman7533]

Glad you still enjoy the old time stuff.

[@GuyEastman]

You are correct on that one Randy. The NWT is a very special place. Thanks for watching the film. Good luck this fall. -G

[@randysandberg5615]

@@GuyEastman High, Wild, and Free is 2nd on my list!!

[@doogalloonni]

Us 'Old Timers' thrive on those old movies. I have a few myself.

[@lanes8237]

The production quality and taste that goes into your films is unmatched. Plus the old stuff combined with your great huts is just something great.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for your comment. We appreciate the feedback. We'll do our best to keep the quality films coming to honor Gordon's legacy.

[@barneyhelton5024]

I grew up watching your grandpas movies and he would be proud of this one.

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you for watching Barney. The team here worked very hard on this project. -G

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

I have a mixed-bag hunt booked for Alaska/Yukon moose and Dall Sheep for Fall 2022, in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias area. This video really makes me anxious to go! By the way, I really love Gordon's music too - it just makes you feel the beauty of the untouched wilderness!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for your comment! We appreciate you watching. It’ll be 2022 before you know it 👍

[@406Yotes]

Wow! I grew up watching the original Eastman films. Great film! Thanks for the memories!

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thank you

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Jess. Glad you found the film of value. -G

[@dannyschroeder6216]

Gave me the chills many times watching this. Beautiful memories.

[@GuyEastman]

Same here Danny. -G

[@DuboisWyomingAirportConstructi]

Gordon’s films had a huge impact on my life also. I remember his huge colorful poster on a power pole in Palmer AK as a kid, which was advertising this film. My dad and I went to it in the school auditorium. I couldn’t get enough of it. Gordon sat there narrating it.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

That's a great a memory. Hard to believe the high school auditorium viewing has moved to KZbin in a mere 50 years. Thanks for watching :) Glad we take you back.

[@GuyEastman]

Fantastic memory. Thanks for watching the film. -G

[@bradleyjohnson3068]

This was one of the more enjoyable videos that I've watched in a long time. Love the historical perspective.

[@doogalloonni]

Thank you for sharing these moments with your Dad/Grandfather. RIP Gordon!

[@idahoelkhunter2856]

Some of the first videos I rented when VHS 1st came out. I probably rented those film 200 times each. Loved watching them, I should buy them on DVD..

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

That’s awesome!!!

[@rudbeckia885]

Where can you find these films ?

[@outdoorztime2923]

Loved this special, family adventure! What beautiful places the Lord has made!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate you joining us.

[@stevenhuettner9190]

Killer narration by the eldest Eastman. Smooth and calm, so well done.

[@rickycrazyhunter8530]

I loved watching Gordon's videos. I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of guys that filmed with him once. To me, this is the stuff dreams are made of. A great tribute.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for your kind words. It was fun revisiting the 2004 interview with Dan Gebber for this film. He knew Gordon well.

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Ricky. -G

[@Knotyourbusiness]

@Guy Eastman greatest hunting family of all time.👍

[@mikenorton62]

I've been looking forward to this all week. The original film helped steer my life, as a young kid in the 70's watching it I decided to spend my life in the wilderness. Guiding, hunting, living the life.... Thanks for all the great content over the years!

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thanks for watching

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Mike. We couldn't do this without dedicated hunters/outdoorsmen like yourself. Good luck this fall. -G

[@cynthiaaden3270]

That was great. I loved watching your Grandfathers hunting on tv in black and white when I was a kid. Ok. I still act like a kid. Wish I was still a kid. Less headaches then. 😂

[@Knotyourbusiness]

Greatest show of all time.

[@Thomas120952]

Love bringing the new and old films together. I can’t even imagine how cool it must of felt to retrace those steps.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for watching! This was a one of a kind experience like no other 👍

[@GuyEastman]

The feeling was very overwhelming Thomas. One of the few places on the planet that has not changed much in the past 50 years. It may have even gotten more remote as the Canol road has continued to erode. Thanks for watching. -G

[@viliamleitmann2404]

Very nice video, time flies... Memories remain ...Regards Viliam

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for the feedback 👍👊

[@GuyEastman]

Go are spot on there Viliam. Thank you for the view brother. -G

[@mikesimmons7539]

Thank you so much for sharing this video , it is one of the best videos I've seen . The scenery is breath tacking and rugged at the same time .Thank you again for sharing .

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thank you for the kind words. It is amazing country and the camera didn't even capture what your eye would.

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you for watching Mike. We appreciate your input and gracious feedback. I will pass this along to the team here in WY. -G

[@macvosbeck8064]

Awesome! Great video!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for watching :) we are pretty proud of this one.

[@GuyEastman]

Thanks Mac. -G

[@justicefall1917]

One of the best hunting videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you for your hard work and sharing this with us!!

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thanks for watching

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you for the comment and view Justice. I am glad you enjoyed the film. The crew here in Powell worked hard on this project to do it justice. -G

[@CRR8980]

So cool you guys got to do that following your grandpas footsteps congratulations on all your success!🇺🇸

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks so much! It was an unbelievable how this trip unfolded.

[@mikestrong1378]

Great video and tribute to Gordon. Well done, gents.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks - we are grateful to have the chance to honor Gordon this way

[@mardypardy69]

Absolutely loved it!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

We appreciate the feedback! We'll work to keep hunting videos like this in the mix.

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you sir. It was a very cool project to work on. -G

[@jaybrown3924]

That’s as good as it gets ! Awesome job!

[@ikeeastman7533]

It was a true adventure. Thanks for watching

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Jay. Glad you enjoyed the film. -G

[@-lovefromnh]

Thanks so much for sharing! What an amazing adventure. Take care and good luck out there. May there be another 50!! -Love from NH

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thank you

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you.

[@brookshays8688]

Maaaaan, that is quality content! Thank you guys so much for sharing that. Been watching you on here religiously for years. Not as long as your fam's been filming though! I wanted to comment to say thank you, I appreciate what y'all do. It was something seeing Guy get worked up like that.

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thanks for following along on our journey.

[@wingmen_eastmans]

Brooks we were thinking the same thing!

[@brookshays8688]

You bet man. Thank y'all.

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Brooks. That was a very special moment for sure for both Ike and I. Thanks to YETI for making this one happen. -G

[@frankspataro9714]

Man you boys are blessed had to be really special thanks for sharing

[@ikeeastman7533]

We truly are blessed. Thanks for following along.

[@GuyEastman]

We agree. A very delicate and precious legacy to inherit. We worked hard to do this one justice. Good luck this fall Frank. -G

[@frankspataro9714]

Thanks and I hope you guys have a safe and memorable fall hunting season I finally made it out west last year to see it I diy killed a five point archery bull and 150 ish class Muley with a muzzle loader all you guys out there have a amazing resource of game out there in the west keep it up I'm so jealous back here in the armpit of the hunting world lol so jealous it's sad lol 😂

[@ChrisBrown-su7ql]

Great job! Been watching for years and I think this one tops them all.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Wow. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate you watching. Will you be hunting this fall?

[@ChrisBrown-su7ql]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals Yes. Idaho Falls resident. Only cow tags in Diamond Creek this year. Will enjoy general deer season as well. My dad was born an raised in Star Valley so Diamond and Greys River are our home areas. Keep up the great work. Crazy world today and your episodes bring me back to a happier time and place. We are fortunate to to live were we do.

[@GuyEastman]

This one will be tough to top for sure Chris. Thank you for spending the time to watch. Glad you enjoyed the film. -G

[@larryladouceur7335]

I had bought a video many years ago of Gordon hunting whitetail and I got hooking on hunting them up in northern Alberta. I still got the video

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching 👍👊

[@GuyEastman]

Wow, treasure Larry. Thank you for the dedication over the years. Good luck this fall. -G

[@clintezell3298]

I USE TO RENT ALL HIS FILMS IE PHANTOM RAM, STORY OF ELK INC, LEARNED A LOT !!!!

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Super cool. Gordon was a great storyteller

[@GuyEastman]

Classics Clint. Thanks for watching. -G

[@wendellbell6164]

Thank you for this video. I very much enjoyed it.

[@GuyEastman]

You are more than welcome Wendell. Thank you for watching. -G

[@CRR8980]

That was my favorite video you guys have put out that was really cool!

[@ikeeastman7533]

Thanks

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Glad you liked it!!

[@GuyEastman]

Glad you enjoyed the film Collin. -G

[@wildgame_hntr]

Amazing story ❤

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for watching 👊👍

[@GuyEastman]

We agree David.

[@TheFBNL]

What an epic beginning ❤

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

We tried to take a page out of Gordon's play book for this one. Thanks for watching.

[@GuyEastman]

Very epic. Tough to do that one justice for sure. -G

[@randysandberg5615]

To me, Gordon was the Jack O"Connor of Outdoor Photography. By that I mean he was the Best. No other photographer comes close IMO.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for your comment. Gordon definitely left a legacy to be admired that's for sure. We appreciate you watching.

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

a great tribute to your Grandfather, especially enjoyed the old footage, Im watching from lil old NZ, would love to watch more of your Grandfathers stuff, is there anymore on youtube?

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Glad you enjoyed it! Give this playlist a watch for more from Gordon: kzbin.info/aero/PLsCaxOyKjb4qVZJ27cn-vawWRi5jGlaov

[@GuyEastman]

Thank you Jason. We are working on that project as well. Keep checking back. Cheers!!! -G

[@briangregory9609]

Awesome. thanks

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

We appreciate you watching!

[@nmelkhunter1]

This was very, very well done. I appreciate this was done for us to enjoy! 👍 Just out of curiosity, what make of rifles and cartridges did Gordon and his buddies use on the hunts in this video.

[@mikeclausen4466]

I was wondering the same thing. I would guess Win M70 featherweight with a Weaver 4x scope. The "rifleman's rifle."

[@ikeeastman7533]

You know Gents I'm not sure. I'll ask my dad and see if he remembers what they were you shooting.

[@GuyEastman]

Thanks for watching the film nmelkhunter1. We had a great time putting this one together. I believe Gordon and his buddies were all shooting Winchester pre-64s. Gordon was actually a gunsmith by trade and worked underneath Al Beason in the Spokane, WA area. Al was Jack O'Conner's gunsmith and that is how Gordon got to know Jack. They may have been 7MM mags. I think Danny was a Weatherby man however so his gun was probably different. Maybe a 7mm WBY Mag. That's about all I know about the guns at this point. I hope this helps. Good luck this fall. -G

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@GuyEastman Thank you for taking the time to follow, especially since I’m sure you have a very busy schedule. Best of luck to you this fall as well.

[@terryzanger7152]

Well done, loved when gord would rent a hall and bring his movies to town. Especially loved the northern bc ones. He was and is right about the McKenzie mnts being the most remote in North america Wonder what he would have thought about using helicopters. I know what I think. Cheers

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

thanks for watching!

[@randysandberg5615]

Guy, who was the outfitter in the NWT you hunted with?

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Thanks for your question Randy. We hunted with Canol Outfitters on this trip. canoloutfitters.ca/

[@bphillips2082]

Gordon Eastman was my dad’s cousin. I never met him though.