Katmai Bear Camp - June 2023

[@minnaparker1041]

Im an 85 year old woman in western Pa.ane i do really appreciate this video and the beautiful bears and fantastic scenery. Ive always had a good feeling towards bears and thanks for sharing your experience around them. They ate magnificent animals. Stay safe 😊

[@kodpvd]

Consider coming to see them in person? These trips are very accessible.

[@natureloverfromjapan]

hi🐻 i'm watching this video from Japan. This is so beautiful!! I love bears. Katmai is one of my dreams where i'd like to visit. Your video made me so exciting. Thank you so much to share this wonderful video.

[@kodpvd]

Thanks for the feedback. Please contact Scott Stone (contact info at the end of the video) to make your dreams come true!

[@CorsoLady]

Thank you for a great video!

[@kodpvd]

Glad you liked it! I’ll make more!

[@ToosieToots]

Thank you for sharing. The bears look so beautiful and healthy, stunning. Blessing to you!

[@kodpvd]

You bet! I am blessed!! Happy to share my experience.

[@wildthunderbird]

Breathtakingly beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video. I love bears💗💗💗

[@kodpvd]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@adriennelee26]

Thanks for sharing your amazing experience. The bears look really good after this hibernation.

[@kodpvd]

I’m happy to. I wish everyone had the opportunity to visit. It is life changing.

[@thetrixiefirecracker]

Can't put into words how beautiful this is. It's great to see the bears in such a peaceful and indifferent mood.

[@kodpvd]

Yes, despite the danger and risk, it really is serene and peaceful.

[@thetrixiefirecracker]

@@kodpvd I watch the channel Scary Bear Attacks all the time, so it was nice to see the bears in a more peaceful light.

[@kodpvd]

Yes! It’s amazing what we can program ourselves to believe based on what we see. I hope this helps provide balance.

[@marialaurabarbato8049]

Beautifully answered!Great channel☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@HeadNtheClouds]

@@kodpvd…..until it’s not 😬

[@hisservants8003]

The bears look amazing already! Just beautiful!

[@kodpvd]

Yes, they are! The experience is much better in person!

[@roximama]

So many of the bears are already looking pretty solid this year, even before the salmon run. Thanks for the bear fix!

[@kodpvd]

Yes! I was surprised to see some bigger bears and it’s early.

[@roximama]

@@kodpvd 747 has been spotted already too.

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

@@roximama Sad that bears are identified with numbers. Bears are not numbers. They are creatures like you and me and deserve a name like you and me.

[@huskytail]

@@petersiegfriedkrug human association with names means nothing to bears though.

[@roximama]

@@petersiegfriedkrug I usually use the names if they have them but 747 is just short for his full name which is "747 Bear Force One." lol He's the biggest bear that frequents the falls (estimated at1400 lbs at the end of the season) so 747 is just fitting.

[@EmmyRahbany]

Hi Paul, aka joe😂 I love all your videos. They are so cool.. ❤

[@kodpvd]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing you and Gus up here someday!

[@kevinryan2556]

Really enjoyed watching your video,even the music was nice and fitting. There’s nothing better than seeing bears doing their thing in nature.

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! I was blessed to be there.

[@Handbaskets]

Wow, Paul, thank you so much for sharing your June '23 adventures. Happy Summer Your video skills are lovely. Thank you !! Keep making more videos!!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to move adventures this summer.

[@gigimoore3738]

Bears being bears....such a joy! Thanks!

[@kodpvd]

Yes!! Hallo Bay is such a cool place to see them!

[@gigimoore3738]

@@kodpvd We see black bears in the NC mountains. 🐻😀

[@adillarif4064]

it's so beautiful 😍😍😍 God bless you brother 🙏

[@kodpvd]

He is! Thank you!!

[@melzdailycravin3272]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kodpvd]

My pleasure!! Scott is a great friend and it was an honor to accompany him.

[@theamazinggiants]

Great deal of bears !

[@kodpvd]

Yes there are!!

[@kimstanton2439]

Hi Kodiak Paul. absolutely stunning - enjoyed every second. We will be in Katmai in 50 days - for 6 nights !!! hope to make it to Hallo, as it is my absolute dream ! Long way from Australia, and four years planning (covid :( ) - but this has convinced me that it will be the most fabulous trip ever !

[@kodpvd]

That’s awesome! You will be amazed by the beauty. We are blessed!!

[@kimstanton2439]

@@kodpvd think hubby is a bit nervous after seeing your movie, but I told him the bears are happy to walk on by ! (hopefully !!!) I have been to Geo, so have experienced the awe, but he is a bear virgin ! he will LOVE it, I am sure. Not just the bears, but the scenery too. We were talking about the mists, which is very similar to our location, Talley Valley in Australia. so excited. Happy Bearing matey !

[@Conn30Mtenor]

@@kimstanton2439 they're unpredictable, wild animals. They do have their own personalities and the people who know these bears know which ones are more chill than the others. If they don't perceive you as a threat you're generally OK.

[@fraerot]

watching from Germany

[@kodpvd]

That's great! Welcome to my corner of the world!

[@igoddard1]

Loved it, great to see early season shots 🙂

[@kodpvd]

Thank you, summer is starting slowly. Winter hung around longer this year.

[@eeviste]

Thank you for this treasure of a clip! Not sure if I'll ever get to Katmai myself, so fabulous to get glimpses of it! THANK YOU!

[@kodpvd]

You bet! I aim to bring Alaska a little closer to everyone. If you don’t get to Katmai, at least come to Kodiak?

[@r1133rocco]

B E A U T I F U L thank you ✌🏽

[@kodpvd]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rjww64]

Great Video of your Vacation there to Katmai. The Bears are Looking good already. Not many people get to do that, you are Blessed to have had the experience.

[@kodpvd]

Yes, I am blessed! Katmai is a unique place and its worth the investment, even if you only go once in your lifetime.

[@infrequentgamer_greg]

Good video footage! What a trip of a lifetime being immersed with all those brown bears. Awesome! I was kind of suprised that you had tuna for a meal. I just returned from a bear tour over in Lake Clark NP, and was told we can bring food, but we couldn't bring any type of seafood (salmon, tuna, sardines, etc.), that might arouse the interest of the bears (since they eat seafood). We were told we couldn't even wear clothing that we might have used for fishing, because it might have the smell of seafood on it!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! Happy to share my experience with you! The camp had metal food containers and trash was flown out with each departing group. Other than curiosity with us, we had no issues with bears and food.

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

Hello Paul. I´m from Austria. I live in Hallein. I want to meet you. I love the bears. You are a fantastic person. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@kodpvd]

Absolutely! Let’s connect!!

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

@@kodpvd Thank you very much! We stay in contact.

[@camlearnsfilm]

Great shots man!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! I was there to setup camp and didn’t spend much time chasing bears. But I’m happy with what I got in the short time spent on the grounds.

[@SteffenVadla]

Great video!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you!

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Great footage, that trip is on my list.

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! You will have a great time there!

[@roysaari3028]

That is some serious bearage!!!! 😳

[@kodpvd]

Yes! These guys are no joke!

[@billriordan1489]

Incredible animals

[@kodpvd]

Yes they are! They are amazing!

[@deecooper1567]

Big beautiful animals 🤩. 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@kodpvd]

Yes, they are!

[@serkanister3620]

You live my dream life Paul, great camera work, bring it more please!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! Life is what we make of it. I am blessed.

[@michaelfoley417]

I went to AK in 1983. We took a float plane to the Prince of Wales Island to stay for a few weeks. The float plane trip there and back was worth the entire expense of the trip. Breath taking

[@kodpvd]

Yes, we are spoiled living here!

[@TomMcHugh-l4v]

How is your bear camp monitored at night ? Do you have armed humans monitoring in addition to electric fences ? It looks like you cook by your tents: do the bears show interest in the food odors ?

[@kodpvd]

Yes, we have a bear fence around the entire setup. We do not take weapons with us to Katmai. We bring cans of bear spray as defense. The food is kept in a bear proof locker outside the fence. We do cook and eat inside the fence, but dispose of waste in the locker. There was plenty of food in the basin for the bears and we did not have any issues with our food and bears. We did have one curious bear walk by our camp, but he did not stay long.

[@megcossaboon138]

Coming to Katmai in August, can't wait!

[@kodpvd]

That's fantastic! The bears will be waiting for you!

[@trafficjon400]

Music can come any time of the day. Nature and - the music.

[@kodpvd]

Nature does have its own music.

[@trafficjon400]

@@kodpvd Ya, and sometimes it's OK to bring your own sounding relative like a sound identity making a more broad appearance for intelligent moods of the Wild.🤔😁

[@jollyjokerpansy]

Amazing video! I cleaned up after grizzly and can confirm bear poop wherever they want to 😅. I know it will most likely be messed with but any way to add a size reference to the videos? I don’t think people have any idea how big these beautiful bears are in person. Perhaps an stick/oar/? with small cardboard cutout of 5’5” (person) 6’ (Boar at shoulder) and 10’ standing up on 2 legs. Perhaps this is too interactive but your boar on the grass looks impressive! Thank you for your videos.

[@kodpvd]

Thanks! You have some "interesting" ideas... :-)

[@greatdanemom111]

Third bear looks like grazer 128

[@kodpvd]

I’m not as familiar with their names, but some of them are named by the guides. The last one in the first day was ‘Sophie’. I’ve seen her a few times that I’ve been there.

[@ALASKANBOY21]

You didn't offer to scratch that bears back? Great video Paul!!

[@kodpvd]

Uh.. maybe next time, when your there to take my picture doing it?

[@ralphthewolf6843]

I love bears 🐻

[@kodpvd]

So do I! These are majestic creatures!

[@TheErik249]

Those tidal flats are huge. When the tide rises, it probably covers that space pretty quickly. Like others have already commented, that bear looks very healthy for a bear that just came out of hibernation. By October this bear will be huge.

[@kodpvd]

Yes, the shallow angle of the beach means that the tide covers a lot of ground quickly. Yes, this is the earliest I’ve been there in the season and they do look healthy.

[@jimhoran5445]

A lot of people don’t know this but if you bring a tennis ball with you they love to play fetch!

[@kodpvd]

Hmm…. I’ll consider that next time I’m there. Not sure what the rangers would think of that…

[@jackstanton8212]

Ha ha -- good bear , nice bear -- go fetch!

[@stevehisey389]

What brand of diapers do you recommend?

[@kodpvd]

Haha!! Extra Large for the big bears!! :-)

[@christines2016]

Coastal brown bears. I enjoyed research from Hallo bay.

[@kodpvd]

They are very fun to watch.

[@susiepittman601]

This makes me think of Timothy Treadwell, or Treadway. The man who got himself and his girlfriend killed. You always knew that would happen. Anyway, great video. Thanks.

[@kodpvd]

Yes, Timothy’s story is tragic. I am constantly reminded about it when I’m there. It motivates me to have a different ending.

[@G.Photogirl]

I knew Timothy Treadwell. This is the area where he studied bears for years, and unfortunately, was killed by one (along with his girlfriend).

[@kodpvd]

I'm very familiar with the Timothy Treadwell story. I believe that he actually stayed at my parent's B&B a few years before he was killed.

[@solukhumbu911]

is that an electric fence as a bear deterrent?

[@kodpvd]

Yes, it is! It gave a nice shock every time I accidentally touched it... :-)

[@blurrylights6344]

I always heard that bears did that in the woods? 😂

[@kodpvd]

Now I have proof otherwise… 🤣

[@Otisbear480]

Shouldn't they still be napping?

[@kodpvd]

No, we had spring bear hunting season in May in Kodiak. It’s time for them to fatten up before winter.

[@gm2282]

Big Bear on the grass

[@kodpvd]

Yes, he was!! We watched him from a distance before he laid down.

[@jacquelineconquest6218]

Are the bears headed toward Brooks Falls?

[@kodpvd]

I believe that most of these will stay in Hallo Bay for the summer.

[@jacquelineconquest6218]

@@kodpvd oh cool! I love the Bears! watching the Bears Brook Falls it's so amazing and getting to know each one individually. Such a gift to behold! And your video was just stupendous! It's just so incredible how close you could be such a mutual respect coexistence I love it thank you for cherishing them and sharing your experience with all of us! Nature is priceless. And the Bears are the true Treasures of our sacred Mother Earth.

[@gigimoore3738]

Poopin' bears has an ape type walk.

[@kodpvd]

I’m sure I’d walk the same way if that’s how I pooped… 🤣

[@gigimoore3738]

@@kodpvd LOL

[@bmtseidel5014]

I would love to do this. Is it possible?

[@kodpvd]

Absolutely! Contact Scott Stone at www.scottstonephotography.com He is the man!!

[@skytitan79]

❤

[@kodpvd]

❤️

[@robertleslie2467]

Hey bear.

[@kodpvd]

Haha! I just want them to know I see them…

[@susandavidson1691]

Can I ask?? Do you shoot them if they become a threat?? I certainly hope not as your invading their territory tbh. Lovely video tho. Just have to ask 👍

[@kodpvd]

Great question! We carry bear spray to curb negative interactions. We are very cautious and let the bears come to us. We respect their space. The interaction with the first bear on the beach is typical. They will notice you and come check you out. I didn't show the full interactions with the other bears, but it was similar. Some bears are more social/curious than others.

[@fakeperson4069]

🎉❤😊

[@kodpvd]

Thank you!

[@Sushi2735]

I’d feel better if you were in a camper!

[@kodpvd]

Thank you! I ‘mowed’ the grass under the bear fence to prevent it from shorting to the ground. It works really well. I accidentally touched it and found out!

[@melissam7861]

I can't pick out Walker when he's skinny lol.

[@kodpvd]

Which one is Walker?

[@melissam7861]

"Walker is a large adult male with a light-bulb or pear-shaped body in September and October. He has a long, tapering muzzle and widely spaced, upright ears. In early summer he has prominent dark eye-rings."

[@melissam7861]

@@kodpvd he had some big wounds last year that likely left a scar as well.

[@hisservants8003]

@@kodpvd He reminds me of Baloo in the Jungle Book, with the big rear end. lol He is 151. I believe.

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

not even HD yet haha

[@kodpvd]

Your too quick!! Thanks for encouraging me to get this online ASAP. It felt good to make this.

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

@@kodpvd I'm so excited to go!

[@kodpvd]

I’m glad you’re going! It’s gonna be an awesome time with everything happening!

[@mytinyjourney]

The sound was a mess but the bear footage was incredible.

[@kodpvd]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@MarcAbril-vz6nb]

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[@porchemoncee8169]

OH NO ! TIM TREADWELL ACT 2

[@kodpvd]

Haha! Not quite, but the thought is always there.