OVERNIGHT IN A HOT TENT IN DEEP SNOW

I often get asked if I'm scared of wildlife. The short answer is no. At this time of year, I am not afraid, even when there is clear evidence that my tent is surrounded by animals. I am seeing lots of tracks around my tent. Some of the tracks look like they come from a coyote. Others look like they come from a mink or maybe a martin.
Some years there are next to no tracks around my tent, but for some reason this year, there are more than ever.
Join me for a night in the deep dark forest.

[@daveparsons2082]

Jay, you have to setup a trail cam. It would be interesting to find out who you’re curious visitors are. Plus you could check the SD card while at the tent.

[@justmin858]

Yes such a great idea...then you can see who/what is lurking around 👍

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

I feel refreshed after watching you complete your visit at your campsite ⛺️ Such a beautiful area!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@anaiisaggy1543]

You know your business and how to behave in the wilderness. You face a challenge every time you go to your tent and that already needs a lot of courage. The wild world is never the same and that's what makes it so fascinating. Keep safe Jay 💕

[@jaylegere]

Love this comment. Thanks, Anaiis. Jay

[@stoutkm]

Great shot on the snowmobile at the end. Beautiful scenery. Thanks Jay! Best regards

[@dwighttoole7351]

My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos. Glad to see you wearing real fur. There is nothing like the warmth of it. Keep putting these wonderful video out. Thanks

[@LucaSassano]

Had a stressful day today, I come home put some of your content on 👍 I am now healed, therapeutic, so relaxing, Thanks jay 💯😎 I also subscribed, enjoy your trip, moms are everything 💯

[@jorunnpedersen817]

Here in Norway now is 4 g Celsius. All the snow smeltet. Tanks for a New fin video. 👍🌞

[@carollyngillespie3860]

"The animals minding their own business." That's funny, since you're all in theirs. That was cute. Be careful and do remember, you are in their face, not the other way around.

[@berogie57]

It's so awesome to see your channel taking off. I think i saw some videos with 500k + views. Congrats Jay.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Good stuff Jay. I always enjoy your videos man. Very relaxing.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Floyd! Jay

[@katedee5890]

Love seeing you enjoying it so much out there, Jay. Wish you would build (or have built) a two bedroom cabin out there for you and your family to enjoy for longer than one night at a time. I know you would probably absolutely love to spend an entire weekend, if not longer, out there. A nice, comfy, cozy cabin would definitely fit the bill. Great video, as always. Stay safe!

[@jaylegere]

It's definitely a dream of mine that I'm not letting die. Thanks for commenting Karen. Jay.

[@sandrataylor3723]

Jay, you were born in the wrong century. You would have fit right in with the mountain men/trappers 150 years ago. Love your videos and words of wisdom. Looking forward to your next one.

[@hinrichspartners3281]

Jay, my third video and I just love watching. Your approach and love for the outside and to the wild is great to see. Love your simpleness and humbleness. By the way, your food always looks fantastic. Thanks as always for sharing. Greatly appreciated!!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks!

[@doriWyo]

I LOVE the sparkle of fresh snow!

[@michaellerias7285]

Great vids! Maybe a video on how you set up at home before going to the tent. Then maybe an after a tent visit video. I'm always interested in the behind the scenes stuff. Maybe others too??? Either way great content. Keep up the good work.

[@Cthenerd88]

That opening shot of you going into the tent and coming out with the light and it lit up the forest was so awesome! Oh and I'm surprised nobody has said use puffy Cheetos to start a fire! I use them to get my charcoal chimney started for my grill works every time

[@donfong8872]

Generic version works even better! ;)

[@skidoorider4212]

Would you be more worried if it was human footprints in the snow? Love the videos

[@jaylegere]

I think I definitely would want to know where the heck they were coming from. Especially way out there.

[@justmin858]

I'd be worried 😟

[@chef_hoyle7180]

Another great vid. Ty. I think if you have good knowledge of your enviroment, well organised and show the proper respect for the wild life around you then there shouldn't really be anyting to be afraid of. And all that comes with practice and research. Thanks again for the great vid.

[@jaylegere]

I agree. I know that area and the little trails around the tent and that helps with my confidence.

[@TheTed169]

Ya Back Eddys is da best. We can buy here on the island now. Cheers from da ROCK!

[@Canosa612]

Tripple condiment man!!! Love it.

[@jaylegere]

Just needed BBQ sauce!

[@marnotrawnysynwrocil1337]

I love my cast iron pan too , can't beat it.

[@jerryvincent8402]

I think but could be incorrect all your videos have been viewed by myself. Love to watch them. 🇺🇸🐻

[@timgore1487]

Nice trip out !!

[@famasmaster2000]

Jay, just awesome 👌 That food had me wiping my chin every 30 seconds . Stay safe out there brother, keep the eyes in the back of your head peeled at all times 👍

[@BartBuzz]

Your videos are always calming and informative. It is reassuring to know that you don't have to worry about the wild animals. It would be no fun if you were scared...especially in such a remote location. Have you ever had an incident with an unwelcome visitor? I still think it would be a good idea to have a firearm handy. That was an awesome smoked sausage and fried egg breakfast. Add some hash browns and it would have been perfect 😉 Looking forward to your next video.

[@clairecapes6237]

I’ve found myself really looking forward to your videos… What a beautiful part of the world you live in , harsh & stunning all rolled into one! … hope you rig a trail camera I think we are all dying to know what’s prowling around the tent 🙌😁

[@judithdavis7437]

Love it!!

[@ViewNic]

Jay. What you need for fire are those popular chips in a tube! I did a bushcraft course a few years back and the guy demonstrated lighting a fire using one - as something you might have in your picnic box. I haven't eaten one since. I used to love them. 😞 But if they have so much fat that they could be a substitute fire lighter well that's not great. That thing burned for ages! Give it a go.

[@clinkert483]

That snow machine shot at the end was Great 👍 that looked awesome! You can't ever expect to go super remote without critters because that's were they live. People don't always get that or how to just respect that situation

[@SuzanneHarden]

Coffee mate - 0. Corn chips -1. Lol Thanks for the adventure, Jay.

[@jaylegere]

haha. Lint 100. Thanks for commenting, Suzanne.

[@bobbresnahan8397]

I see mountain lion tracks in the deep snow up the mountain a hundred feet above my house. I'm always with my 80 lb. Plott Hound and never feel threatened. Coyotes are really light and steer well clear of my dog. Wolverines have huge ranges and seem shy of bigger animals like humans. Saw one 15 years ago in Glacier. Scared me -- thought it might be a griz cub. It came up a pass and crossed below me. When I realized what it was and thought about it, I was very! happy I didn't get in its way. Saw some really big but very shy coyotes, probably coy-dogs, in the mountains around my house. They don't like big animals like me either.

[@suzannemiller5743]

Hi Jay ! Another beautiful adventure and you are the star! Hey you didn’t say if you ate the corn chips ? Keep them coming, I look forward to watching! Stay safe Jay 🙏

[@kevinmcpherson6999]

A very nice video. Keep them coming.

[@garryprosser6396]

Wolverines: on other shows they have said they are so low to the ground, you should see drag marks in the snow between the paw prints.

[@cathyhopson9120]

I Always enjoy your ideas and cooking.Your camera work is excellent. Love the idea of a trail camera. So curious about your " critters"

[@jeanne-gord7685]

Obviously the cold is the greatest danger but a managed risk you prepare for. The greatest risk otherwise is your ax and your cooking oil. Easy to get complacent. I remember one episoide of Daniel Boone where his hatchet glances off a branch wrong and embeds in his knee. I was pretty young but all that exposed gristle made an impression. You know you can put out a grease fire with a couple of handfuls of flour or more if needed. Baking powder is better as it is inert but you probably have bags of flour out there. Always good to practice that outside sometime. Of course you don't throw it in the air it will burn to like that but you put it on as a clump and it will smother flames.

[@DesertJeff]

Hi Jay. From Wild West USA, love your videos!

[@lizsanabria5541]

Thank you for this terrific video next time set up a camera to see who your visitors are thank you for sharing 🙏🥰

[@tedhockstad243]

Thank you Jay 👍 I must say, you are becoming such a great vide-ographer. Great shots, excellent editing 🙏 The wilderness is stunning. I totally get the relaxed & not afraid aspect. Though you should always be prepared for the worst. Just hope you never need to defend yourself or your property.. 11th commandment - CYA = Cover Your Arse.. Love your channel. Be well, be safe be careful. Til next time

[@erniescabin4256]

lol i live in the bush too i feel safer in the bush then i do in a town great videos thanks

[@donaldplohg9587]

Thanks Jay. Another outstanding fun time. Stay Safe.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Donald!

[@payback2565]

Oh your back thought you were going away for long holiday but it great to have you back again after your short holiday you missed us all that why your back early

[@wookiejesusofnazarethkashy1940]

Those are definitely Chupacabra tracks. You need to burn the whole area down. Great video!

[@jaylegere]

hahah

[@scott5310]

That cast iron pan looks like it has some flavor baked into it. Curious if you've ever tried a French Press to make your coffee.

[@dingo5208]

I don't think there coyote that far north, if there was the healthy wolf population would take care of that. Martin wouldn't do anything, even rabid they aren't a threat. Wolverine, they just don't care, the'y'll put a hutin' on ya for almost no reason let alone food. I've seen one chase a grizzly.

[@carolejohnston4005]

Have you thought about setting up a trail cam just to see what's passing your tent? Regards from Scotland ❤️

[@laidyeh]

I am a retired letter carrier in the US...The warmest coat was my thinsulate jacket, and the hat...No air penetrate either the coat or hat...If you know someone who works in your postal system, have them get you a hat...I bet it's warmer than any winter hat you own...

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

It still looks good though

[@bjornsoderlund8123]

Love it mr hi from sweden

[@burkena]

Jay..you need to tell people how to link...to your clothing supplier. For cold weather..

[@harmonysprogress]

For sure!!! No way would I want to have an encounter with a wolverine or martin!!! They are not afraid!! Coyote or Wolf or Fox would run... So what kind are your boot, Jay??? I have a pair of Sorels I've had since I was 16(I'm 65). Originally made in Canada now I think Indonesia.... Indonesia!!!!??? Anyway, my Sorels still keep my feet toasty!!! I've worn them in minus 40F and colder and my feet have always stayed warm.. Bridge

[@rejaneberclaz3331]

Nice video!

[@bruzer75]

Dryer lint and Vaseline, done.

[@bwillan]

Do you have a link to the snow pants that you are using in this video?

[@frederickhillegas2115]

That's the same way I eat my French fries, With Mayonnaise. The best taste ever.

[@dingo5208]

Ahhh the sqeeky snow, love it! Ontario is getting a bit of your weather down here, the Ontarians are going crazy and I pulled out my NWT kit and warm as all get out. Big difference, up there we knew how to dress and enjoy the weather, not so much down here.

[@jaylegere]

Yes I agree 100%. If you know how to dress for it, it's the best. Enjoy that cold weather while you can. That Ontario heat and humidity is just around the corner.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Still looks really cold up there Jay. Do you like homemade hash browns ? Also was wondering if you may have got a glimpse of that comet ? And you should be really safe up there, except for those angry beavers; be very careful with those..💚👍👍

[@dwightehowell8179]

Alcohol swabs or cotton balls with Vaseline on them.

[@elonawilliams4809]

Please be careful out there with those unknown animals. Do you have one of those invisible electronic fence gadgets that detour animals from coming close to the tent. Because you cook in the tent 🤔♥️

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

I've had a fox and a deer around my camp so I Leave a trail camrea near my camp ,that's a nice meal you cooked looks delicious 😋 thank Jay for amazing video

[@Vanhockeymom]

Not corn chips! 😮 they’re better I the tummy lol dryer lint instead

[@Vanhockeymom]

@Jay.Legere I call bullchit

[@Enishidono]

6:35 that would be a bakers dozen ;)

[@alainlehouiller3609]

Would you mind sending me the contact for the hat on order? Would like to get one myself. Much appreciated.

[@jaylegere]

Hi Alain, I'll have to talk to her about this. I'll mention it in a future video if she's up for it. Jay

[@alainlehouiller3609]

@@jaylegere Thank you Jay for the quick reply. I'll definitely take one if available. Cheers

[@rosebaysinger8639]

I'm curious, do you throw your egg shells &/or potato peelings into the stove? I read once rhat burning potato peelings in a wood stove helps to get rid of the creosote in the stove & chimney.

[@Residentlyevil0]

So I was watching one of your videos randomly and my girlfriend looks up and says “OMG I went to school with him”. She grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador . Jennifer Innis

[@michaelcschmitt]

If it’s a coyote it’s probably been there at other times. They don’t want an encounter with you. Wolverine can be danderous

[@jaylegere]

Agreed!

[@phantom6715]

Good food

[@deanmartin9358]

oh i love monday night Jay in the wood minus 25 i think we only managed minus 3 today

[@instinctivechannel6668]

Hi jay I think it more scared of you may I suggest ask ranger if anybody seeing active of these critters hah Oh run dragon stove loud that chase them away it sounds wild when loud🐲 all I can think of is they want your burgers lol best corn chip is Fritos has oil from frying Frito best corn chips they taste great and light fast so buy bag of corn chips keep handy for snack and fire lol

[@deanlindholm8663]

Wolverine track would be bigger, that's gotta be coyote.

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Awesome video Jay nearly 150k subs 11k views ,, well done,, and i wouldn't be surprised that those tracks in the snow are coyote looking for a rabbit or small rodents around your tent and yeah i wouldn't any cranky critters chasseing after me ether lol

[@jaylegere]

Hey Elwood. It's always great hearing from you. I agree, likely a coyote looking for a rabbit. There were an insane amount of rabbit tracks a month or 2 ago. Now there's nothing.

[@jacobravenwood7968]

My uncle caught a fight between a wolverine and 2 wolves' When he was hunting. Caught it on his camera years ago. The wolverine tore up the 2 wolves in less than a minute and had them running off yelping like domesticated dogs and the screams and sounds coming from the wolverine for that minute it was engaging the wolves. my uncle said he has never heard anything like it. Like a little skunk sized demon from hell letting out a war cry. He showed us the footage and it sent chills down my spine. So Ya I understand you natural and proper fear of wolverines. Lol 😬

[@jameshoskinson1694]

so how do you protect yourself do you carry a rifle or side arm?

[@davidremmenga9668]

I KNOW YOUR HOPING ITS NOT THIS OR THAT KIND OF ANIMAL. BUT WHAT IF IT IS. HOW DO YOU PLAN ON PROTECTING YOURSELF. BE SAFE.STAY SAFE.

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

No mayo mustard, pickles, lettuce and tomatos!!!!

[@optimoprimo132]

Now that you mentioned animals Jay. What types of animals do you have there? I'm from Ontario and we have Black bears, Wolves, coyote, fox, fischer and cougar. Obviously many more but I dont think we have wolverine but I will have to look it up.

[@RippinRooster]

This episode brought to you today by Mayonnaise ha ha ha!

[@MrSenglish12]

Jay y don't you put cameras up catch some pics outside

[@pierrebarton9099]

You Could Put Up Some Camera On The Outside Of Your ⛺ To See Is Outside.

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@MrBoomSkate]

Never seen anyone just throw ground beef like that for burgers

[@xxxooobuddy7860]

The tracks are from a higher bodied animal, wolf or deer, in that much snow the lower animals would leave tail or body marks in the snow as well as the tracks, probably deer

[@davidremmenga9668]

DO YOU HAVE ANY PROTECTION WHILE WALKING IN THE WOODS. ESPHICALLY AT NIGHT. EVEN WHEN YOUR IN YOUR TENT. STAY SAFE. YOUR TAKING UNNECESSARY RISKS. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@davidoldford9536]

Animals afraid of him.

[@chrisnoeske8904]

That breakfast is making me very hungry

[@gairyfumarola5673]

While you are video in tent would you add more light. I enjoy your video can't see what you are talking about.

[@chrisgonzales5880]

You should also try cheetos flaming hot fries as a fire starter. Don't ask me why a friend had to show me but it works and burns for quite a bit

[@timlarzelere4622]

Why not a heat activated fan on top of your fire stove

[@samir-hasanagic8981]

I’ve been following your channel for a while now, Jay, and it’s so relaxing and comforting. Living in a large city, and a country where wild camping is overly restricted, I can only live vicariously through your shenanigans. Thank you man.

[@Vito_A_Labella]

me also

[@craigbutler623]

He does such a great job with his videos.

[@samir-hasanagic8981]

@@craigbutler623 Couldn’t agree more. From the routine of lighting the stove, to awesome aerial footage and relaxing music. Very well done.

[@rosemcbride1813]

As usual, I love your work. It is just so cool to spend time in the woods. In the cold. Your photography has gotten so good. The shots of the trees and ice were stunning. You in front of the stove and talking was so well done. I too enjoy being surrounded by wild animals. I live alone in the woods. Animals do not scare me. None of them do. People scare me. Stay happy.

[@JeffreyStrader]

Well atleast it wasn't Bigfoot snooping around your tent.

[@njkuijper]

Jay, I love your channel. I daydream about weekends like this. Unfortunately it is illegal to camp in the woods in the Netherlands. Much love

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

geeez ,,poor you,,i would have to move ,,you should!

[@deanmartin9358]

proably illegal in the UK too

[@heathergibson2108]

@@deanmartin9358 in Scotland you can wild camp mostly anywhere. Anywhere else is ok if you have land owners permission

[@deanmartin6080]

@@heathergibson2108 yes I seem to remember that funny how we are the same island different rules

[@heathergibson2108]

@@deanmartin6080 I bet a lot of people camp where they shouldn't though lol. It's not as though people are out patrolling for illegal campers . I suspect there's a lot of stealth camping going on . . The trick I guess is not getting caught.. me personally I'd rather go up to Scotland

[@philiprea8340]

As you know, you need to put a tree mount camera out there... would love to see what`s out there.

[@tomk8819]

yes i mention that to jay a few videos ago a trail cam would be a great video

[@off.grider]

Any chance of you setting up some cameras so we can see the kind of wildlife you have around your tent???

[@nedflanders3769]

Hi Jay. I always enjoy your videos. Cool shot of going through the trees on the snowmobile there at the end. I also enjoy the drone shots. But the best part is seeing what you cook on that wood burning stove!

[@MaineUSA]

The sparkles are so pretty glistening on the snow ❄️❄️❄️

[@AdamS-nv5oo]

I know goal is to grow channel but don't outweigh benefits of being smaller channel and interaction with higher % of your subscribers

[@taxalterror]

Good video thanks, get your gun license back it's a good backup. am not gun happy but you carry one, 👍

[@grahamritchie8118]

Hi Jay, thanks for loving doing what we love watching, in my country England we can not possible understand the temps you camp out in. We get to experience your amazing adventures through your brilliant videos not only do you cope with sub zero temps but have to contend with animals with big teeth that could be dangerous. keep up the wonderful vids and adventures Jay.

[@zebarngun]

try pringles chips, SourCream&Onion i think it was that i used 🙂it burn´s

[@davidzemke2549]

Lol the reward for big foot is much more than youtube... :-) keep up t h e great work!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks! Will do!

[@davidzemke2549]

@@jaylegere appreciate your time and effort! Ty