Man Escapes Encounter With Black Bear by Using Bear Spray || ViralHog

Occurred on June 1, 2022 / Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
"I was out photographing a bear from a safe distance when it caught scent and sight of me. Normally, I'm used to black bears running away when they're aware of a person but this bear was behaving oddly. It came towards me and followed me even after I stood my ground, shouted, and waved my arms at it. Luckily I had bear spray and prepared myself to use it if the bear charged at me. I slowly and safely started retreating back to my car and after a couple of minutes of it following me, I decided to start filming. The bear continued to follow me and was getting closer. When I was in a good position with the wind at my back and the bear coming close to me, I sprayed it with the bear spray. Thankfully the bear spray worked as designed and sent the bear running away."
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[@Blaster-Rat]

Imagine walking backwards away from a bear and suddenly you bump into another bear.

[@jxslayz6663]

"oh hello 2 you too bear"

[@ArgStyleRlz]

This guy probably would be like: "hey 2nd bear, it's okay..."

[@highelf6086]

@@ArgStyleRlz hahaha

[@grandpulse7970]

☠️

[@blazemike7847]

I was thinking that too

[@elijahphilson8878]

Smart man pulling out his camera. The cameraman never dies.

[@dang5550]

@@PeteUnsigned That wasn’t a cameraman, that was a stupid man

[@klashnacovak47]

You should watch a camera in front of a mirror from a distance.

[@hometowner9095]

This Is the best comment don't listen to the haters🤣🤣🤣

[@BohdanKoshyk]

@@PeteUnsigned lol good call

[@Lqtaty]

🤣

[@CastleMc]

People think black bears are harmless but this looks like classic predatory black bear behavior. They don't charge in but follow persistently and slowly escalate the aggression-getting closer, climbing trees, etc. This guy was lucky to have bear spray and I hope this video helps others understand dangerous behavior.

[@AriaIsara]

It's not what "people think", it's what literally every bear specialist and professionals from national parks dealing with bears say. Black bears are mostly skittish and they normally don't hunt humans. This is a curious young bear who could mean trouble but it doesn't justify the fear mongering that happens around bears. Regular people actually often believe they're man eaters and will attack at every meeting. People actually think bears love the smell of blood and other nonsense.

[@Lat3az]

Thats a brown bear

[@LeonLindProductions]

Is it really a black bear?

[@tonnimontana5378]

"Спрей от медведей"? 😂😂😂 Ребята, вы серьёзно? 😂😂😂 Этот что комар? Разгляди он (медведь) в нём угрозу или будь сильнее голоден, ни какой спрей не остановит. Ружьё не всегда останавливает... " Спрей от медведей"😂😂😂 Спасибо за настроение, мужик. Пойду своим медведям покажу, пусть по ржут от души. 😂👍

[@Aleksandr3693]

​@@tonnimontana5378наверное для каждого зверя есть свой неожиданный ключик...

[@Akashpagol]

I would have used the spray at around 0:00 secs

[@harshityadavCamper]

He is Saving it as if its a bullet

[@David-gj9qr]

I would've been tempted to as well but I assume that's not the smartest choice. If you use it to early you could provoke the bear and cause it to attack you. Also, he probably didn't want to use it too early because he didn't want to waste it

[@axesus6966]

U would also be dead

[@bobbleczar]

@@David-gj9qr yeah its better to wait for the bear to follow you a bit, helps with YT watch time.

[@tm75_88]

😂😂 My same thought 👍

[@RaleighLink]

Just so everyone knows, when bears climb trees or stand up on trees near people it’s a sign of showing strength and dominance… it’s not a friendly behavior. Have your spray ready.

[@NN-tb2py]

Hey bear its okey works better

[@zanem9022]

@@NN-tb2py 😆

[@BrickByBrickVets]

@@NN-tb2py 🤣

[@blacksabbathmatters]

Total horse shit There was nothing aggressive about what this bear was doing.

[@BrickByBrickVets]

You carry the spray. I’ll carry 7.62X51

[@jeremiahguy7252]

I'm sure the spray helped but what really saved him was the compliments to the bear.

[@Born-Bitter]

It never hurts to be polite

[@MMMM-sv1lk]

Now the bear will know to question the motives of people who compliment too much... 😌 Valuable life lesson 😂

[@mommyofAlexis2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 fr 🤣🤣

[@joaquinpercusses]

Politeness goes a long way, eh?

[@wallycorentintamane260]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅

[@parecshooting4140]

That was predatory behavior, he was 100% stalking you. He was coming for your skin! Props to you for staying calm.

[@native82]

Black bears don't attack people. But cool story

[@dortmundfan2336]

​@vlucero4997 More black bear attacks happen then brown bear attacks champ.

[@native82]

@@dortmundfan2336 so you just make stuff up now? Fo

[@HermsWorldWide]

​@@native82took me not even 2 minutes to find out you were the one lying. "The number of black bear attacks on humans is higher than those of brown bears, though this is largely because black bears outnumber brown bears rather than being more aggressive. Compared to brown bear attacks, violent encounters with black bears rarely lead to serious injury and death." 😂 you're a clown

[@MrMajsterixx]

@@native82 i think its more of a "in majority of cases" they dont attack people but you never know when it comes to hungry wild animal

[@simoneaux15]

I had an encounter like this once. The bear became very aggressive and when he stood up, I started singing Bear Necessities and he joined in.

[@MMAFrisky]

You too, eh?? We must be running into the same bear

[@henrybal3052]

Oh you must of met Frank the bear. His the towns drunk. Loves to get drunk and sing with humans.

[@joesr723]

😂 good one 👍

[@user-il4mh4fz4j]

I had a bear encounter like this once, unfortunately the spray can was empty. The bear ran to me and started eating me alive.

[@Jonathan-jq5cl]

@@user-il4mh4fz4j 😂

[@Asalent]

Definitely need to continue to yell and be louder, calling it a good bear in a calm voice does nothing to deter it.

[@spencer1854]

yeah. I believe if you just happen upon a bear without it knowing you were in it's space, you want to talk in a calm voice because in that situation, yelling/acting big and aggressive will cause it to become defensive and potentially aggressive.

[@hawghawg381]

It calms the person. Not the bear

[@cali2468]

I'm not sure if shouting loudly works with black bears. I think it will cause it to charge a full attack. The guy did exactly what he should've done: not startle the bear. Pepper Spray or a firearm are your only protection.

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

Yeah, it's like a welcoming serenade...😜

[@Exotic-P]

Gave it confidence if anything

[@dl30wpb]

I like how the bear kept climbing trees as if he were saying "just in case you think this is an escape route human, look what I can do" 🤣

[@JB-zo7ln]

Exactly what I was thinking, lol. The bear was like, I don't see you doing these nimble moves like me, human. I'm bigger, stronger, faster, hungrier, and can climb like a squirrel monkey 🐒 so you better have some potent bear spray.

[@user-gk2ph3lu7j]

You beat me to it! 😅🤣👍

[@jonhammer7109]

Haaaaaaaaaa. Hey bud. This here. Watch. Not gonna help ya one little bit. Haaaaa

[@jerrym1070]

Acting out as soon attack

[@funnyfack9854]

Haha

[@grimnar6725]

I had my own encounter today. This big guy was no youngster. He just sat there and listened to me yelling at him for a few minutes. Obviously trying to decide what to do. I didn't back off and neither did he. Didn't want to encourage him to start moving. Lucky for me a couple other hikers came down the trail and the increased numbers made his calculation easier. He decided to turn and walk off. Props to you for this, people can comment and criticize but most have never been in that situation.

[@halimuller1888]

is aber ein brauner Bär nix blacky

[@jeffdur1330]

Yeah you're the only one who's encountered a bear lol shut up

[@joeboo2471]

Funny...I thought at first you were referring to your son. (I've had many similar experiences)

[@marysalmon2367]

Lots of experts giving their opinions. You kept your cool, did what you thought was best in the situation, and you taught a young bear humans are not easy prey. Well done.

[@michaelorlando4761]

He did the right thing according to the book. He probably should have been louder and more aggressive though.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Pine coffins

[@Deusex63]

But... They are easy spray....

[@egret2813]

A pistol is safer ?

[@canopeaz]

I'm shocked that the bear kept coming even after the man told him it was OK

[@FarginIceholeful]

Thats why I always wear a shirt that says "NO BEARS ALLOWED" Once they read it, they go away

[@factenter6787]

It probably thought he meant it was OK to keep approaching him😅🤣😂

[@joshclearwater6461]

Lol

[@Family_WealthCare]

lol. he saw the gopro and wanted his moment once he heard the "good bear."

[@napandcrap2023]

I'm even confused. Imagine being a young lonely bear just wanting to show off your mad tree climbing skills.

[@christophermartinez8597]

I love how he was climbing, as if to say "I'm not chasing you, I'm just climbing this tree over here, and this other tree over her..."

[@eduardoramirez9162]

Thats insane how quickly he got up, one moment he is walking and as the guy puts the tree between him and the bear, the bear will pop its head like 9 feet in the air the next second.

[@alekssandrz7694]

The bear was hunting him

[@debburollish6387]

The classic tree stalker tecnique

[@asianconnection7701]

These wild animals are very smart. I was watching this coyote casually playing with this baby deer to try to get it to move further away from the mother deer so it can kill it . GANGSTER

[@l3adl3oyl2ick]

The bear was testing him. He'd run towards him and then go up a tree. He didn't know what the guy was or what he was capable of. Once he was fairly confident the guy wouldn't attack, he was coming in for the kill. Without that spray, dude is dead.

[@menumlor9432]

The smartest thing he could do was NOT turn his back towards it.

[@1jackvalley580]

You handled all of that really well. I use to work for Yellowstone National Park and everyone has their own way to handle this type of situation. Each bear is completely different, it has its own personality just as we do, but this little guy was definitely being a bit to curious and testing you out way to much, and I would have given him/her a small shot of bear spray to test him out before he got to aggressive just like you did, and it worked beautifully. As you did in this situation, I tend to also be more on the quiet side to keep the bear more calm only in a situation with a bear like this, talking quietly, walking slowly, and eventually using a small amount of Bear Spray. Good job, Happy Trails🐾🐻🌲

[@cmc5394oparva]

I've read that air horns can be effective in scaring them off as well, is that the case?

[@1jackvalley580]

@@cmc5394oparva Yes an Airhorn can be effectively used in most cases, unless they have been around people using the Airhorn frequently, then there can be a chance where the bear can become de-sensitized to the sound. I would definitely always have 2 cans of bear spray as first protection. One important thing to know and people forget about is to make sure you absolutely read and understand how to make the "SPRAYER" on the can work. People have had unfortunate situations because of not knowing. Second, an Airhorn can work to scare bear away if it has not become to use to the sound, but I think it is a good thing to use as a second choice. Happy Camping 🐻

[@davecummings7477]

I had an encounter like this once. I became extremely loud and yelled and took a super aggressive stance and it turned away. My response probably would not have worked on a mature bear, a mother with cubs, or a male in season. But you can see this was a young bear trying to build up his courage to attack, getting more aggressive each time, so the soft and timid response actually invited the attack. But thank God the bear spray was effective.

[@BPRescue]

In this situation you do exactly as you said, be aggressive, hold your ground, yell, etc. Black bears rarely attack, even with the situations you mention regarding cubs or mating. That does not mean get close to a black bear with cubs, but just that even then, black bears are typically timid and will almost always retreat. This particular situation is of the most dangerous you can have with a black bear and when most of the attacks and deaths occur. This was a "teenage" boar, who just like our teenagers tend to get themselves in trouble or push the envelope. That, or a food conditioned, and/or habituated, or finally a bear in predatory mode means you need to stop him from following you. Walking backwards is dangerous if he trips, the bear is likely going to attack and who knows if he hangs onto the bear spray. Either way, when a black bear is following you, they are trying to determine what action to take, or looking for the right moment to attack. So, you need to stop, start yelling, even throwing things at the bear to change their mind.

[@mortifiied3776]

exactly if it was mature and larger the agressive stance probably wouldnt have worked adolecsent bear was very timid, i imagine yelling wouldve scared it off

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

The fact that he kept backing away is why the bear kept following him. Should have held a more aggressive approach.

[@GameKing-bh1jn]

exactly what I thought. i know close to nothing about bears but that's the exact tone i use to call my puppies and my cats over to me 💀💀

[@BrickByBrickVets]

So glad there is a bear in the comments to answer our questions. 👍

[@LeChristEstRoi]

The great thing is that thanks to this encounter this young bear learned a valuable lesson and probably will never mess with a human again. Now he can lead a safer life in the woods by avoiding interaction with humans, and humans are also safe from him.

[@MrClifftonChandler]

Great point

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

This is why it's so important to never feed bears. You can be putting other people in great danger.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

Nice username

[@GreebVEVO]

What if that bear could’ve been the ambassador to bring peace between our two species but now he has a hatred for mankind for this unprovoked attack

[@bobnunyabiznz4917]

This is a huge reason why bear spray is so important! Not only does it keep us humans safe, it saves the lives of bears. Once they have had the unpleasant experience of pepper spray, they will be more likely to avoid humans from then on, keeping other people safe while also preventing an encounter that would ultimately result in said bears being destroyed. Bears are killed all the time due to them having no fear of people. Once a bear has lost it’s fear of humans & starts hanging out where the people are, they’ll be killed. They *might* be given another chance with relocation but that’s not always the outcome. Bear spray saves bears too!

[@newyork5x5]

Excellent demonstration of how to properly use the bear spray, thank you for recording your unfortunate circumstance and spreading this awareness!!

[@beastofackworth]

Amazingly calm and used the spray at the right time. Smooth operator !

[@byuman2885]

We need people like this man that can record so well while walking backwards in a life threatening situation to be there to record UFOs. My god

[@CarlosJimenez-qk1zd]

what?

[@byuman2885]

Edit: holy cow guys! I didn’t expect this much engagement with my comment.. glad some people could understand what I was saying haha. Thanks a lot everyone!!! All ufo footage out there are taken with a potato camera and horrible stability. We need people like this to record ufos

[@jesusischrist1527]

And big foots ahahaha...

[@jesusischrist1527]

@@byuman2885 potato camera 😭🤣😭🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@starlitshadows]

@@byuman2885 potato camera 😂

[@kamaboko1]

Bear: "Dude, I was just trying to show you some great trees for climbing."

[@og-big-shepherd4468]

Haha bear parkour

[@safeenaslivingworld1904]

😂

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

I'm always impressed at how people manage to record every dangerous situation, and how this is their first reaction.

[@yohkyriehendrixx2278]

@AFrenchguyhikesinCalifornia Cause when you pull the phone out you already know your going to survive 😂😂

[@matthewdanko4064]

Because they harass the animals in an effort to get footage😂

[@armadilllo]

He's a lot more patient than I would have been. I think he was just looking for the Charmin though. I had a bear encounter a few years back, I pulled over in the mountains to hang a whiz, got out of my truck and started walking to the trees, looked up and there was a big ol bear fifteen feet away staring at me, it didn't' register at first, I thought what a weird looking dog! We just sat there staring at each other, I couldn't even think so I started backing up and when I knew I could reach my truck I took off running, I turned around when I got the door open and he was running the other way. My heartbeat probably scared him. Holy crap!

[@headdown1]

You are lucky. Running is the worst thing to do, and can trigger a chase instinct in a bear.

[@d.l.3530]

​@@headdown1You have to learn to listen.☝️ He wrote that he ran WHEN HE WAS SURE he would reach his truck.🤷‍♂️

[@headdown1]

@@d.l.3530 By running it sounds like he turned his back on the bear. It's a good thing the bear took off the other way, as it might have been able to move faster than he thought. He could have accomplished the same thing by continuing to walk backwards to his truck, without the risk of triggering the chase instinct in the bear.

[@Mikheno]

Looked like a young bear feeling his oats. I've run into plenty of bears here in Idaho and that one wasn't sure what he wanted to do. I think I would have held my ground with that guy or even walked right towards him and hit him with the spray sooner rather than later. He seemed to be encouraged to follow the more you backed up. Either way he learned his lesson not to approach humans and everyone walked away unhurt. Nice job.

[@dethray1000]

as a guy with many bear encounters i totally agree

[@chriswincek8672]

I was kinda thinking the same...the best thing for the bear is to scare it off immediately when it encroaches too close..they need to think all humans will hit them with the spray immediately.

[@CryMeARiver63]

He did look like a young one . You are right that he should have sprayed him sooner instead of later .

[@JL-fx2cd]

Holding your ground and talking a little more and louder.

[@penelopelopez8296]

Wouldn’t a pack of lit firecrackers work just as good?

[@theblacklightspecial209]

For anyone reading, you need to be LOUD if you encounter a black bear. Don't say be saying "nice bear" in a soft, quiet voice... you YELL!

[@birdland830]

100% right. Stand tall too. Wave you arms. Sound scary. This bear was mostly curious and the quiet talking just encouraged him to investigate more. You want the bear to be scared of you AND humans he meets in future too! Otherwise, if he gets habituated to humans it’s a death sentence to the bear in the long term.

[@willong1000]

I would add that you probably don't want to yell in a high-pitched, panicky voice that might sound like a rabbit or fawn deer in distress. It doesn't need to be guttural, but I recommend a lower-pitched, assertive, "command voice." I bring the volume up in stages myself. The most anxious encounter I've had with a bear was with a youngster* like the one seen in the video. I was hiking out at the end of an eight-day shift in the backcountry of Glacier National Park in 1999. (I was working a Summer job doing historical preservation work on an 8-days-on, 6-days-off schedule). I was running a bit late. The sun was below the ridge, but still plenty of light remaining when I spotted the bear ambling up the trail toward me. I got bear spray ready in one hand and the biggest rock that I figured I could wield with authority in the other--I forgot all about my camera! I started at moderate volume to get the bear's attention as it didn't seem aware of me at first. The bear barely looked at me and gave no indication that it was going to yield the trail. The steep slope of the terrain at the spot did not permit me to step off either side without putting myself at greater risk. While the bear kept approaching, it took another three "Hey, get out of here!" each louder than the previous, before it finally diverted off the trail and passed across the brushy slope maybe 30 feet below me. I swear that critter gave me a surly glare as it did so. * A young bear is often likened to a teenage punk: it's out to test limits and see what it can get away with. Unfortunately for people, it doesn't require a very big bear to F' us up really bad.

[@Inlinetodie]

Been involved in encounters with aggressive bears, made Me react highly aggressive in return, if you act weak around a bear, it will look at someone as an easy meal, never attack a bear, and never let a bear think your weak and small.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

"good bear" - THE FREAK IS HE TALKING ABOUT?!!!!!!!!!!

[@Alltimefox]

So it works on a dog but not a bear. Gotcha.

[@prospectboy]

I commend you sir for staying calm in this situation. Just shows that not panicking is one of the besr keys to survival.

[@littlebanshee]

This bear was for sure messing with him when jumping on trees, it did not seem scared one bit, just seemed to be testing things and waiting for the right time to swoop in. Good thing he had that bear spray and it worked well. Personally, I worry about stuff like this because I do not think I could contain my fear well. This man dealt with it very well.

[@Mikheno]

Here's a tip I picked up first hand with an absolutely huge male black bear. Most older bears here in the western US anyway have been run by hounds at some point in their life. This huge boar was staring me down when I spotted him and wouldn't back off even after firing a few rounds from a rifle. He even started walking towards me and I didn't want to kill this guy so I started barking like a dog. When he heard what he thought were the hounds coming he spun around on a dime and took off running. I've tried that on a few bears afterwards and it worked every time. They think you just released the dogs and either take off running or get right up a tree. Don't know if it would work on a bear that's never been chased but it's worth a try.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Cool idea n good thinking Not sure to many people hunt with dogs in Canada anymore though. With no bear spray or gun what ya to lose 🤣🤣

[@mouthbreather280]

@@2GringosOnTheGulf you’re allowed to have both bear spray and a gun in Canada. And carry them both on crown land.

[@kotnapromke]

А еще шутят что у нас, в России, медведи ходят по удицам. Нет, они ходят в США!)

[@sirisrex7542]

@@2GringosOnTheGulf i'd bet most rural properties the bear's been to has dogs that have chased him off

[@pauld9561]

Interesting in that a bear might be so startled at such a huge dog. 🤔

[@BeefHammer1]

So many people would've tripped walking backwards in this wood. This guy has massive courageous balls to film the experience, walk backwards, and not hurt the bears feelings.

[@pop-up5982]

he wasn’t black so he wasn’t the first to die in this movie

[@casuallycycling9339]

He’s like: i know this is a dangerous situation but no feelings are gonna get hurt today. 😂

[@garyclarke9685]

Yeah I couldn't film it well maybe when I'm stationary & have the memory but then that is it as I would want to have pepper spray in both hands or one hand & a spear in the other

[@neo-YoutubeStoleMyHandle]

I'm sure he was occasionally looking behind him...

[@axesus6966]

Real life isn’t a movie child no one would trip that easy everyone would be very careful unless ur an idiot

[@what77und]

Always have your camera ready! Camera man never dies.

[@XPrincess30]

I feel like he did so many things wrong and still survived

[@jsu1982]

Well, he never turned his back, he didn’t run….. however, I would have liked to see him act a little more dominant. That’s more effective with black bears. The other thing is I would’ve like to see him deploy the spray a little sooner. I think he had a few opportunities before he actually used it. I don’t like to see animals harmed but when it comes to bears you just never know.

[@pokerman9108]

@@jsu1982 I would have ran at this bear yelling and barking like a dog when it got behind that tree, It would have ran up that tree so fast. How we do it in Idaho anyway. lol

[@Quixote1818]

Actually, if you look up the procedure he handled it about right. Two minor issues. You back up slowly unless the bear starts to follow you, then you stop and make yourself look bigger. He also could have been a bit louder. Overall he did fine and the bear looks more curious than aggressive.

[@MrCacarocha]

So basically the did everything wrong lol

[@Quixote1818]

@@MrCacarocha if he had stopped facing the bear and ran away and not had bear spray on him, that would have been everything wrong. When you have bear spray you can make a couple of mistakes and your still going to be fine as long as you know how to pull the trigger if it gets too close. For being smart enough to have bear spray, be vocal and face the bear, he gets a B+

[@rhondam3406]

The way he said “good bear” calm and loudly as the bear left sounded like an invitation for the bear to return!

[@oliveryt7168]

@Abdulaziz Mohammed or a holy Quran.

[@bjornyesterday2562]

I thought the same thing. His voice was an invitation, not a deterrent

[@wade1419]

@@oliveryt7168 D#%k head. Funny though. lol

[@raghukumar8407]

😁

[@theminister1154]

Also, *very important* : that was NOT a good bear. That was a _bad bear._ Never met one like that & I've met a lotta bears in the woods.

[@robotech1989]

The bear just really liked the complements, and that's why he wanted to be his friend!

[@purgvtxry]

He's like "I am good at climbing trees, watch"

[@jeremycarpenter9758]

Compliments

[@ashutoshkaushal8657]

He was just showing him that when wants to give him a BEAR HUG! 🥰 That's why he was running and hugging the trees

[@purgvtxry]

@@ashutoshkaushal8657 "I'm gonna do youuu... LIKE THIS!!" 🐻☠️😱

[@joylessboy7930]

"Yeah I'm a good bear now where's my food!!?"

[@offworlder1]

Always carry bear spray and back up weapons if the spray fails. Unlike people animals get the non lethal option from me first before the escalation to lethal. Bear spray works but always have a plan b for when that spray does not get the desired effects.

[@AlejandroRasmussen7]

Glad to see common sense around youtube

[@jakefoster7650]

Bear: Bro can you believe the way i climb these trees? Get back here with the camera!

[@hoviksmail]

Seems like a young bear who's curious. Bear spray is a life saver.

[@JoaquinLucero22420]

Am I crazy for watching this and thinking to myself “I could like outwrestle that bear and pin it down so it couldn’t move, it looks tiny and not that strong

[@altafkalam2716]

@@JoaquinLucero22420 Probably you could? Black bears are known to be timid and not that great wrestlers as the brown bear. If this were a grizzly, well, you'd be lucky if it killed you before eating you.

[@smokeydevine]

@@JoaquinLucero22420 did you see it climb that tree? What a slow person you are🤣😭

[@smoke2752]

@John Hancock tell that to Khabib who use to wrestle bears in russia

[@Historicallybuilt]

Good thing he didn't back up on 🐻 brother or Moma Bear. Keep head on a swivel. But text book reaction not turning & running. They run so fast. He would not be able to put run it. Great job. But still hope he had a back up plan. This should be used in CPL & Rookie Police Training videos on how not to aggressively shoot some one who is not up on you as threat to life.. Make sure stop threat but don't hafta shoot to kill unless threat keep comin.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

That was the most calm and inviting “hey bear” I’ve ever heard. I’d have been rage yelling at it, and using my bear spray way sooner. Good on this guy for using the bear spray correctly though! :-)

[@Blackhankhill]

Everybody's a bear expert on youtube

[@HoboTango]

@@Blackhankhill Well considering theres entire countries that live in Bear country, like Canada, its not hard to find people who knows what to do when you encounter a bear. Expert,s advices and lessons are posted just about in every single parks. Here in the Rockies, everywhere you go theres a "be bear smart" sign.

[@hadleytorres8171]

I was thinking this the whole time! My fou mouth would have been screaming things like, "God da** son of a bi*****,co********* mother Fourier bear asshat bear", at the top of my lungs. But yeah I don't know how affective cursing bears out is.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

@@hadleytorres8171 lol, same. I imagine the most important thing is the volume, power, and intention behind the words you’re hollerin’, but I would have some choice words just the same.

[@chicofromph33nix64]

You have to cuss at them in order to hurt their feelings causing them to run into one of many safe places

[@PorkChop71912]

I can appreciate that he only used what was needed to deter. This shows respect for the bear.

[@Aaron_hi]

F*ck the bear🤡

[@DesroQc]

That thing was preying on him. F*ck respect. I'd have emptied the bottle on the mf's face...

[@AriaIsara]

Same. I've read many comments of people proud to say they don't use spray but they carry rifles and it makes me sad

[@ickkck1100]

This guy saying "it's ok" to the bear like if he found some lost kitten in the street kills me hahah

[@garyclarke9685]

Yeah you got be sound more aggressive than that.

[@thereportoftheweek.6978]

Lost kitten ? Htf do you tell if kittens are lost?

[@crystinamarie1]

😆

[@ianiello]

i think the bear just wanted to give him a hug to thank him for telling him that he’s good bear and giving him Motivation to climb the tree.

[@jonass6702]

Awesome move man. Well controlled and maturely executed

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

Always test your spray and pay attention to expirations or damage. Take a backup spray too. They sell ones that spray like fire hydrants specifically for bears.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

I mean the way dude was talking to him the bear probably thought he happily calling him along to come home and live happily ever after as his new pet.

[@LarsLarsen77]

This is the opposite of how you should behave. I've been this close to multiple bears before to take photos and all I do is calmly walk towards the bear until it walks/runs away. I've never seen a bear tree itself or look at me like prey because I didn't make baby talk to it and back away like prey.

[@fifty6648]

I even wanted to follow him

[@Nashphil61]

Raise your arms, make yourself appear as large as possible, and make the loudest, scariest roar you can muster! You are blessed to be alive! A wild animal is not a wayward doggie! You almost sweet talked him into mauling you.

[@DB-cg4vs]

Almost" watch another video move on

[@willymaykit1482]

That bear had zero intention on killing. When will you idiots do a little research on black bears ?

[@MrKingNica]

😂

[@alexanders4911]

Thats the moment u wished u had Axl Rose pipe! Do u know where u r bear?. Welcoooooome to the fucking jungle!!!!!!!!

[@geronimowashington2115]

Raise your arms lol your supposed to strip naked and scream at the hairy being everyone runs from a naked guy yelling duh

[@hachemifatiha6637]

Quel mental de fou !!!! Incroyable le courage de cet homme ❤

[@kassandra9448]

Him running up and down the tree was trying to show how strong he is. This would have scared the shit out of me.

[@nickchamp]

Honestly would have used the spray way before that. That bear was sizing him up the whole time. Glad it turned out okay for him.

[@mth469]

He was sizing up the bear 🐻 for a rug

[@Kevinschart]

bear never got close enough until the end. you don't want to waste your spray

[@ShawDAMAN]

@@Kevinschart exactly. The range on that stuff is not that great especially if there's a breeze and it disperses quickly. It goes against your natural instinct but it's better to wait until the bear is close enough that you can be sure of hitting it. This guy did a decent job. Short well aimed burst.

[@sagarbisht9649]

@@ShawDAMAN yeah but wild animal have sensitive nose so who knows

[@Rokomarn]

@@Kevinschart you get a solid 5+ seconds of spray. Dude used about 1% of that

[@gingw7333]

Any close encounter with a bear that you walk away from unharmed, you did right.

[@gabe-po9yi]

@Ging W. That’s the bottom line, isn’t it. I completely agree.

[@godbless1187]

A good bear that is

[@marciatallman3073]

AND not harming the bear

[@holdenyoung9017]

Not really. This guy did just about everything wrong except the spray

[@jaystew730]

"Hey bear!"

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Yup. Changed its mind pretty quick. I would have sprayed in the first few seconds personally. Never been face to face with a bear yet but I wouldn’t be waiting to see how it acts. If it comes towards me after a warning it gets sprayed. Great job keeping calm, that’s a scary situation even with spray.

[@michaelgreenlee9431]

I would have sprayed it pretty early too. When bears get sprayed they learn that humans can be like skunks and avoid them. Makes the next person who encounter it more likely to not get hurt.

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

@@michaelgreenlee9431 💯

[@jaysnipr107]

I have had 3 black bear encounters, being loud and aggressive worked 2 of the 3 times, the other which was the first encounter I had with a bear, was a mom a cubs, my young dumbass left the spray in the truck. It took a warning shot to get her to back off. Luckily I get to post this comment as and old man. Never forgot my spray since, and ironically, I haven't needed to use it for the bears since.

[@Yz7rvly]

1:16 Bear: *climbs tree* Guy: “YEA GET UP THERE!” Bear: *comes back down* Guy: *Softly and Soothingly* : Hey bear c:

[@itsofficialb]

That was the best part

[@OCCULTUM1999]

Right? Not a very intelligent move in my opinion.

[@chawk6201]

@@OCCULTUM1999 I think he was talking to a friend of his

[@jzayas5698]

DONT TELL ME WHAT TO DO

[@lastbestplace8112]

@@chawk6201 def wasn't

[@oyster_3694]

Good bear my ass! He was unsure, and testing you! If you didn't have that bear spray, you probably would have ended up being dinner! You need to show him right from the start that you are not a good option! You were letting him build confidence! I'm glad you had the bear spray!

[@alexbay7885]

😂😂👌

[@10113sarah]

Nah, bears don’t really like to eat humans. They are just very curious.

[@sharity3289]

He was definitely testing him. That running and charging up the trees wasn't playful behavior - that was bluff charges.

[@mantia39]

Yeah! Gosh golly forbid he had a bad nasty scary shooty-bangy thing!

[@Maximloiseaux]

@@10113sarah Are you mistaken bears for sharks....? 😂

[@somerandomguyfromtheintern480]

Bear acting like it's not interested but it totally is. Until it gets pepper in face.

[@ramanpost]

Man, that spray works really well !!!

[@thegeorgiacreekwalker491]

I recently seen a video of a guy on “I Survived” that was attacked by a smaller bear and it tore one of his eyes out and scalped him so yeah any bear encounter isn’t to be taking lightly, this could have been a big mistake for him talking so friendly to this guy, should have put a little more bass in his voice and made himself more menacing because that little bear could have messed his whole world up if he felt so inclined.

[@Armann_]

Ya, definitely. It looks playful but it isn’t. These creatures don’t care how loud you are anyway, or what fanatics you use. Be armed, don’t run, don’t play dead, don’t climb or travel alone in such places.

[@tiffanynault8866]

What's interesting is bears have powerful horizontal leaping power, everytime it climbed a tree I wondered if it was considering the takedown.

[@DM_1313]

Hard to say. Here in British Columbia, Canada the guidelines for a bear encounter are to " talk in a low, calm voice"; but he could have made himself look a bit bigger too (but that also might had not effect until he used the spray since, according to the same source, " a predatory bear will approach silently and persistently, usually in rural or remote areas and may continue to approach regardless of your attempts to deter them by yelling or throwing rocks".

[@derfliv206]

Agreed. I think him pacing backwards and speaking/ acting timidly may have enticed this sort of predatory behaviour in the bear.

[@sasquatchrosefarts9131]

It kept running forward and climbing because the bear was nervous. He was following but nervous. A bit of clapping and stomping and yelling probably would have send him sprinting. But since the bear didn't see that he kept getting closer. But he wasn't sure if he was safe near the man. Hence he knew he could climb if the man attacked. I think this turned out fine. But he should have sprayed it sooner. And more spray. And more yelling. Once you pull the trigger, you gotta yell, and commit . You set a precedent that the bear should "never talk to another human". Or get close.

[@largewilliam3096]

I’m no bear expert but I’m pretty sure complimenting the bear in a calm voice will in fact not deter it.

[@Nando.M1]

It does deter it according to the government website of national parks. I just searched it up

[@skysthelimit6495]

@@Nando.M1 hmmm according to the GOV ahh I seen you only trust the most reliable sources! 😂

[@DuskLegend]

@@Nando.M1 the government knows best, right?

[@elspethtirel]

@@DuskLegend The NPS officials who dedicate their lives to the wilds almost definitely know better than you where wildlife is concerned, yes.

[@AlwaysMySailorsGirl]

*applause*

[@huskusthepigboy8377]

I love bears but this is one of my biggest fears ever 😅

[@garyclarke9685]

Your adrenalin must have been in overdrive. I'm going to Canada next year & visiting national parks & top of my list is pepper spray & a good amount of it. Call me crazy but part of me wants to experience the encounter with a bear like you did I just prefer a black than the other 3 kinds. Great video

[@mr.stirfry9310]

BEAR: "MY F*CKING EYES" HUMAN: "GOOD BEAR, GOOD BEAR" 😂😂😂😂

[@TwOfBlack]

🤣🤣 just trying to do its job as a treehouse sales bear. "Oh, not interested in that one? No problem I have this great property that just over here." 💨

[@cincin123]

I have met bears in nature a few times and it’s very hard to keep your cool. When they move the ground vibrates under your feet. This guy handled himself quite well imo.

[@srt4853]

but this bear seems to be lightweight

[@matthewmosier8439]

@@jbaby2.0 There are people who have wrestled them. It's not exactly impossible.

[@sNorENaDo777]

@@matthewmosier8439 Paul "Bear" Bryant 👍

[@jbaby2.0]

@@matthewmosier8439 lol those were raised from birth. This my friend is a wild hungry bear .

[@beekeeperbrad6251]

@@jbaby2.0 a black bear thats probably just over a year old

[@LokiDaFerret]

This guy does a great job staying calm in the situation. I would have shat my pants multiple times over. 😆

[@snapbabi525]

The bear scaling tree's like..."Dont even think about it." 🤣

[@sycamoreandsalt]

FUN FACT black bears play a game by acting uninterested. They look away from prey, lions do the same thing. I assure you, this bear wanted a meal.

[@judescinnamon]

House cats too.

[@jdhall420]

We have them all over Missouri...And this fact is NOT true lol, A black bear will almost always avoid you unless she is with cubs, They are one of the easiest bears to hunt due to their non aggressive demeanor

[@Lol-gu5bc]

JD Hall why shoot an innocent animal that’s done nothing to you and just wants to live and feed itself like you? Hunting is the biggest act of cowardice a human can undertake.

[@josephshields2922]

@@jdhall420 One showed up in Branson Area in 2015 and the town held meetings on what todo.

[@josephshields2922]

@@Lol-gu5bc He didn't say HE HUNTED. He said they are all over Missouri but was JOKING.

[@davide.b8027]

I feel like he almost didn't want the bear to go away by the way he softly, almost invitingly said "hey bear". I was almost screaming for him sitting right here on my couch.

[@NemoMMA]

He wanted to spray it

[@jaa4742]

@@NemoMMA By talking, you differentiate yourself from prey and remain calm. He wasn't calling the bear or wanting it to follow him. "Hey Bear is common for people to say. When I hike in bear territory I talk loudly if there is thick vegetation so I don't surprise a bear on the trail. I had a small bear poke it's head out thick brush right next to me one time and scared the crap out of both of us.

[@trekinseattle]

Gotta get that KZbin content somehow... Jump out of your perfectly good airplane... Go find a bear and walk right up to it and start filming... Ya

[@theodenmannix4362]

I was super scared being followed by an aggressive crow, I can't imagine how bad this guy's heart is beating.

[@shabriilozoya194]

😂😂😂😂😂 imagine being the bear just wanting to play but gets sprayed and called a good bear instead 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mooorino]

Well, that bear was young, inexperienced and very curious. You gave it a life experience for sure!

[@joecamel6835]

I sh*t myself .

[@pauld9561]

I think all bears are hungry bears. Spraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

[@iobenborbiliac5960]

I wonder if the lesson it learned here was to not play with its food, but just get it over with and eat the next human it encounters...

[@Anton-qj9co]

@@iobenborbiliac5960 nah, it will now look at humans as a threat lol

[@aubreyjames8795]

Lmao yeah he was pouncing on trees showing off. He was young.

[@sakdapravat914]

Psychologist: "So tell me what happened?" Bear: "The man told me I was a good bear but when I went to get closer for a hug, he instead sprayed with a mace!" Psychologist: "How did that made you feel?" Bear: "Awful! , I don't trust humans anymore!"

[@elderlord5164]

He sprayed him with corn?

[@natsusatsujinki8342]

@@elderlord5164 maize?

[@jr1648]

Psychologist: "How did that made you feel?" Bear: "It was unbearable!"

[@sirich7751]

Oddly you hit the nail on the head! Make animals not trust you! Fear you.

[@mapled3135]

That’s the point though

[@heronn4las]

i had an encounter like this before in Central Oregon hunting Deer. we had bear spray and a G20 but it’s still a frightening experience knowing your up against a beast this one actually looks pretty young too good thing he didn’t like the bear spray

[@christophercook3567]

In my state (NJ) bear spray is illegal. The state website explains that only one person has been killed by a bear in the state. So, if backing away slowly, waving your arms, and avoiding direct eye contact doesn’t work, at least you’ll make the front page on the Star-Ledger when you become the second. Something to think about as the bear eats your face.

[@seansteede]

Well done. You showed considerable restraint and when in very close range gave him a very short shot when it counted. Doubt he'll get that close to an upright human again. Nicely done.

[@chucknutly3290]

I agree. There are no bears in my country but even though this was only a small black bear and not a grizzly or a polar bear I'd have probably unloaded the whole can on it. I know it's probably just inquisitive but there's no way I'd be taking that chance. This guy must have balls of steel because if I was walking through somewhere with bears I'd be taking at least one gun and probably someone else who knew what they were doing with me to fire it if needs be. I'd never want to kill a bear or a wolf or mountain lion but if I felt threatened by one I'd fire a warning shot or two and if it kept approaching I'd shoot it to death as quickly and cleanly as possible but I'd be very shook up and upset afterwards I can guarantee that. This guy made that look like a walk in the park in my opinion.

[@coloradoman4042]

@@chucknutly3290 and this is how you end up with a fat fine and jail time. It is illegal to fire a firearm in national parks. Dumb advice to carry a gun. But since ur not knowledgeable, guns are ineffective against grizzlies. They will still maul you even after you hit it with multiple shots

[@chucknutly3290]

@@coloradoman4042 It's stupid to think dumb means idiotic or unintelligent.

[@coloradoman4042]

@@chucknutly3290 no it’s completly and utterly pure stupidity to think a gun is effective vs a grizzly. Clearly you never seen one up close or how they move

[@jonothandoeser]

Bears HATE bear spray!

[@ropersix]

I've never had to use my bear spray, but it's good to see examples of it in real situations. I have no idea how someone could be filming it, too, but I appreciate it.

[@MeteoricStoneofShatteredSouls]

I hike in bear territory a lot and carry pepper spray. Im also camera happy so I promise I'll film it if I ever encounter a bear and pepper spray it.

[@jstandards766]

Go pro type of camera on his body for the hike perhaps? If thus blok took out his phone to start recording with one hand, the other holding on the bear spray keeping hold of the bear at bay.....🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️...I wouldn't know whether to be disappointed or impressed 🤷‍♂️😂🤣 just glad the dudes ok.

[@brianbarley9711]

@@jstandards766 you can see he's holding a phone in his shadow

[@adrian33161]

I’ve also seen footage of a bear running through the spray like it was nothing

[@dougllaz6267]

Why Just bear sprays, and not Wolves sprays or cougar sprays?

[@thenazcalines9876]

Lmfaooo right after you sprayed him “There ya go good bear” 😂😂 what if you were backing up and you backed into the belly of a full grown momma standing up 😮

[@a.w.1906]

Very professional behaviour! I couldn't be so self controlled with a bear walking towards me, waiting for the right moment to Attack.

[@universal_wisdom3416]

Dude I’d be yelling at that bear like it just stole my wallet. We can’t be bear whisperers in a situation like that. Gotta give the guy props for being lenient with the spray though, didn’t spray him immediately and gave the best time to think it over.

[@reitairue2073]

And just a little spurt too, class act.

[@PuddingXXL]

Read the description.

[@inobi30]

IKR acting like he’s talking to his pet dog

[@Charlesssssss]

That literally wouldn't save you but only made them more aggressive. Best to talk in normal tone so they know ure not a threat.

[@PuddingXXL]

@@Charlesssssss At least when cubs are around. If it's a lion in prey mode you better scream and make it intimidated. If it has cubs you slowly retreat backwards and remove yourself as far away from the kids as possible. Edit: Sorry I confused your comment with a comment beneath a video of a mountain Lion attacking a man that is approaching two little baby lions.

[@billyrock8305]

Super Dumb to talk to a wild bear stalking you like it’s your neighbours poodle. 🙈

[@misguidedangel6550]

Whatever keeps you calm so you an operate your bear spray is totally fine. You are one of these big mouths on the internet but in real life in this situation you would have pissed your pants multiple times. Ain't that right, "Billy Rock"? 🙄🤣

[@GenXstacker]

The bear isn't going to stop because you yell. People killed and eaten by bears did a lot of yelling and screaming. That didn't work. Do a search for Liard Hot Springs.

[@misguidedangel6550]

@@GenXstacker that attack always reminds me of how deadly a single black bear can be. Most of the times black bears avoid humans, especially when there is a bunch of them but this case it didn't matter. I cant remember if they ever came to a conclusion why this black bear attacked so many people, if it was a Mom with cubs, or protecting a carcass or something different, I'll have to look into that later when I have time

[@billyrock8305]

@@GenXstacker I have a lot of experience with black bears and was attacked once. Yelling, making yourself large and not running could save your life. Carry Bear spray you know how to use is always wise.

[@happythatsme4940]

🤣🤣

[@hardboy1864]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@ajw9975]

Good composure. If I were in that situation, I would have sprayed earlier to get some puffs and "plumes" into the air as it followed. Hopefully then the bear will run into a plume, experience a whiff of the spray as a warning.

[@GlennsHardWired]

A few years ago our family was visiting Gatlinburg at the Smoky Mountain National Forest. We encountered a bear and luckily a forest ranger was nearby. He told us to slowly back away raise your hands and start making noises. And then the bear charged us he shot and killed it. Bears are unpredictable no matter what you do when you encounter one. These comments here are futile.

[@andrewjames9065]

These comments are mostly window licking screen watchers who never set foot in the real woods,and wouldnt last 10 min,I find it all entertaining all the I would of you should of

[@ThisSentenceIsFalse]

They're all experienced bear survival experts apparently.

[@oscarandbernie]

I read bears are related to dogs. So as big as they are you would not want it coming at you like a wild dog. Throwing it a chew toy probably not a good idea! 😆Click on Da Bird and see where he takes you!

[@randygonzalez5758]

I wonder if that charge was a legit charge to do harm, or if it was just a bluff charge. Black bears are notorious for bluff charging. Either way, glad u all came out unharmed. Sucks that the bear died

[@josephshields2922]

The wavy hands and noises probably induced a "bluff charge ". Bears usually act out of fear and screaming at them makes them more fearful. If they feel there's no escape they will charge to scare you off.Many Park Police and rangers don't even know this as some recive no bear training. Having not been there I can't say for sure.

[@mphillips4324]

The bear seemed more curious than anything but you can never be too sure. He was clearly trying to show you his climbing skills! lol

[@chasedeschamps850]

That bear was 100% hungry for human.

[@scottilewis3753]

Flexing on him, to be sure the human was scared.

[@c15rise35]

Curiosity is the worst thing for wild predators because once the become curious they loose their fear for humans which is very dangerous

[@twostop6895]

that was predatory behavior

[@anitabonghit2758]

Children are just cyrious when they pull the legs off a grasshopper

[@sentineloffreedom]

Very effective! awesome to see it helped you! generally black bears shy away... but this one seemed very unafraid of humans...

[@MichaelSmith-os1pp]

good restraint did not over do it, thank you

[@grapeape1508]

The bear was only being a good bear, he was showing you how good of a bear he could be.

[@dougk359]

I thought so too, it was being a very playful and good bear.

[@dcalliou7]

@@dougk359 yeah no it was stalking him out of its territory

[@darylc2799]

@@dcalliou7 I live on a ranch...bear encounters are frequent. They have no doubt that the area is yours ...not theirs. City dwellers call it there territory, we know better. Territory belongs to the apex predator.

[@dcalliou7]

@@darylc2799 good for you I live in the boonies as well. In British Columbia I know bears very well.

[@Vex916T]

The bear was actually thirsty and was looking for water which is why bear was sticking out it's tongue alot... or maybe bear was hungry for soft belly meat.....

[@austinhixson625]

It’s really important to make yourself as big and loud as possible if a bear gets on you that close; especially if it’s a curious younger bear

[@sladetheblade9349]

Only if it is a black bear. With grizzlies you will have better luck playing dead. This is of course is escape isn't an option.

[@jsgames6843]

This is why you always have bear spray and/or a gun whenever youre in bear territory. That way you can defender yourself and don't have to worry about being eaten.

[@alexcrowder1673]

Not just bears either, many predatory animals becomes increasingly curious the more a person acts like a nervous prey item. Monitor lizards such as the komodo dragon are another great example. They may not know what you are, but the more you act like food the more curious they are going to get about it.

[@octaviusthe2nd672]

You gotta use your bear spray like a skunk would use their stench, instead of spraying everywhere and giving the bear time to get used to it, use the element of surprise

[@mr.honeybee7661]

@@sladetheblade9349 Maybe for you. Id throw hands with a grizzly.

[@woodypapacane]

He bearly made it out with his life.

[@SankethPn]

Guy’s this is no joke!! The bear actually wasn't charging him it was just trying to resist the intense gravitational pull of this mans gigantic balls. Good he was able to escape before getting crushed between this mans steel balls!

[@genesis4k]

Imagine saying “good bear” in an encouraging voice to a young bear trying to work up the courage to attack you 😂😂😂😂 nincompoop photographer

[@sfqu1]

My nerve was so badly tickled while watching this, it must be very hard for him staying calm while multitasking, walking backward in a calm pace without being tripped, filming and catching the scene nicely, talking to the bear, getting ready at all time and finally operating the spray effectively.

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

Tripping & falling could reveal a vulnerability the bear could read as wounded possibly.

[@Joe3pops]

Yes tripping and falling during this would only compound your vulnerability. Your spray could fall out of your hands during a surprise stumble. Also notice while he was moving the bear got closer every time there was trees or foliage between them. Better to stand your ground in terrain most favorable to yourself. If it attacks, spray it and get this over forthwith. Fear produces perspiration. Your open mouth immediately becomes very dry. On a long trip u don't need deyrdation worsening your day.

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

@@Joe3pops Agreed, that's a predators main business is reading weakness onto an opportune advantage for themselves. 👍

[@happythatsme4940]

IKR! 😬

[@The144Kth]

people will do anything for good footage...

[@JoeMac1983]

I've been in that same situation before. I was cool, calm and collected the entire time. Didn't even feel real. Then, when the threat was over my adrenaline kicked in and I couldn't even stand up my legs were so shaky.

[@mishaanton5436]

That isn't what is happening after an adrenaline inducing situation.

[@leehillis6732]

@@mishaanton5436 what IS happening Misha?

[@ReddSpark]

Did you mean when the adrenaline wore off?

[@1shot2kills43]

@@mishaanton5436 dude u got low iq dont try to teach ppl

[@HonorarySaiyan]

@@leehillis6732 Do you not know how adrenaline works?

[@fergalosanchez7675]

It’s scary how quick that bear can run and jump halfway up that tree with ease

[@bapujeegaming1912]

The man is so patient

[@MzTallica]

Better to spray the bear as early in the encounter as possible. This helps teach them to avoid people from the sight. This bear may still want to 'test' the next subject. Best bear spray to get should spray a minimum of 30ft, have at least a 7 second burst and a cone shaped spray. Spray is more effective than a gun. A bear can and will still charge you after being shot, but won't and can't if it can't see or breathe well.

[@bobcaygeon6799]

I like your comment the best! Bravo!! 🙂

[@inquisitivesoul3618]

Honestly the same could be said for bear spray, there’s been many instances where the bear ignored the spray and continued to maul the person. I’d prefer a gun because at least then I can keep firing until a fatal shot lands. With bear spray you just have to pray the bear immediately retreats.

[@frankiethefrog1752]

@@inquisitivesoul3618 there’s definitely been instances of bear spray not working. I’d use it but would definitely prefer my 10mm loses with some hot underwood rounds. 15+1 gives me plenty of comfort.

[@BeRightBack131]

I've seen someone on another bear video who explained why the bear that was stalking/chasing him kept climbing the trees and them coming onwards. It's a show of aggression, according to the other video. They explained that climbing part way up a tree was the bear's attempt to appear larger and more menacing. I have no doubt that if this guy had turned his back for an instant, or ran, that bear would've torn him up.

[@dethray1000]

not true--the bear was very curious--wanted to have fun but was also nervous to what this funny creature on two legs is--was showing zero aggression,just curious--bear was climbing just in case the human attacked him--it is a young bear,very typical of those kids!! i did surveying in Wyoming for oil field companies and aggresive bear is way way different-never turn your back on a bear,never--a more scared bear will bluff charge,me,bear spray in one hand,.45 in the other,never had to fire....

[@saltedllama2759]

@@dethray1000 Nothing you said really disproves the previous comment. It can definitely be a nervous bear, curious or not, trying to appear bigger while feeling uncertain about this strange-looking-thing on two legs.

[@glockdude5472]

@@dethray1000 you do understand that bears don’t get an angry face or start screaming when they’re mad? That bear would of tore him up if he would of ran or turned his back. You’ve seen too many Coca Cola commercials.

[@doml998]

@@glockdude5472 Nope, this bear was young and curious. Not that it wouldn't give you a good nip to see what you do. Black bears show many signs usually before turning aggressive like excessive licking, stomping, bluff charge, clicking of the teeth(especially this one). It was Just to curious for its own good. The bears also run up trees like that for an escape route as it was just as unsure of him as he was of the bear. Brown bears are harder to read but generally give you the same warnings and Polar bears will literally maul and eat you in silence.

[@Berserk1Manga]

@@dethray1000 it's smarter if you have the .45 holstered. If you spray and he continues to charge he could knock that gun right out of your hands. Pull the gun out when he's on top of you.

[@capturehishonor9292]

As it turns out, bear spray is heavily regulated in favor of the bear. Most modes of transport do not allow bear spray aboard. Few outposts carry it. Frontiersman, 2022's #1 bear spray, has a formulation that features the highest level of capsaicin content "legally permissible" at 2%. But the same pepper spray that is used on humans can contain 10%, and the higher concentration of oleoresin capsicum whereas a bear spray will only contain 1-2% of the same active ingredient. The point is to cause the bear to back off rather than to do any real harm. So, we would rather protect bears than people. We are only 10 - 20% as important as a bear.

[@ncbandit6409]

And if it's extremely windy remember to have at a minimum a 44mag 200 grain handy.

[@tieamoyer9751]

Brings back my terror.Last summer I was walking the cemetery across from my house.I saw the bear roughly a block distance away,I calmly walked further away from him/her headed home now.When I turned back around to see where he was and he was running at me..I panicked and ran..out in front of hwy traffic(hit or mauled,rather be hit).I ran through neighbors yard,terrified and never looked back.I lived here for 30+ yrs and have seen many bears,never chased and now I don't get to go on my walks..I really could have used bear spray that day..ty for the vid

[@JohnSmith-ng2ek]

Cool story bro. Your comment turned into a summary story

[@livableincome]

My greatest sympathies. When you are ready, " get back on the horse" so to speak. Don't leave it years.

[@triv4555]

Don’t _ever_ turn your back on a bear, or any other animal that can threaten your life

[@byerenny]

Learn to shoot.

[@bobnunyabiznz4917]

You’ve probably learned this since your encounter but NEVER turn your back on a bear & running (although understandable) is the WORST possible thing to do. Even if a bear is not in predatory mode, running from it often triggers a chase - and we’ll never outrun a bear. You were extremely lucky & it was probably the highway that prevented it from reaching you. Was the bear seen since then? By anyone? Get yourself some spray and practice with it. (It’s important to do this so you’re comfortable in using it.) I hope you continue to go on your walks. In addition to bringing spray, take a friend or 2. Bears are less inclined to approach us if we’re with others. I wish you the best. Out of curiosity, where was this? (Not asking for exact location; just the general whereabouts in the country)

[@spintter121805]

Next time you’re in this situation, walking backwards and saying “hey bear” 57 times in a relaxed voice is not the correct approach. Next time raise your arms in the air, wave em like you don’t care, yell in the most masculine voice you have and stand your ground. If it continues to approach, then light him up with the spray.

[@ekothesilent9456]

“So you know you did something exactly that kept you alive and deterred the bear? Next time don’t do that, do what I suggest instead during that life threatening event.” Use your brain bro.

[@jadetrentrichards255]

@@ekothesilent9456 it's litterally a proven plan of action...besides this bear was smaller and was only brave because of how weak the dude was acting.

[@ekothesilent9456]

@@jadetrentrichards255 no this is video was a proven plan of action… because it worked.. on video. The only correct course of action is the course of action THAT WORKS. Anything else is hypothetical.

[@ThillerKillerX]

@@ekothesilent9456 Go look it up and see how wrong you are.

[@donramaswam]

That wouldn’t have been good enough content for him.

[@WestCoastDasher]

The bear just wanted a hug my guy. Just like how dogs run up towards us.

[@rudrasharma2297]

The bears are very unpredictable animals. They have the same attitude while playing as they have while hunting. That's what makes them more creepy.