The Northern Rockies: British Columbia Grizzly Pt. 2 | S4E06 | MeatEater

Steve and his buddy Ryan Callaghan hike into the steep backcountry of northern British Columbia in search of grizzlies and black bears. This alpine adventure includes some intense and up-close bear action - almost too close.
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[@bumtobachelor1908]

Damn when Steve apologized to the bear, I know he really cared and wanted to end it as fast as possible.

[@bigg7g]

I could feel the contrition at that high shot and I admired the bear while at the same time felt bad for Steven.

[@jtschwinghammer]

That's how most of us hunters are though! I hate wounding an animal!

[@UV2006]

I love how respectful he is toward the animals.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

because he may be a hunter but he cares about wildlife.

[@tyrone4228]

@@bigg7g felt bad for Steven????? Wait was he the one shot in the spine and left tumbling helplessly down a mountain range and left to suffer for god knows how long until final found to be shot once again in the head??? Oh yeh poor Steven what dumb fuck you are

[@DestroBB]

I've never seen someone shoot and tenderize their game meat at the same time.

[@Akren905]

Then uve "never" seen tim wells lol sry missed a word in there edit.

[@eriklarson9137]

@@Akren905 wat

[@jefflefebvre899]

I was wondering if you figured out about the misfires with your weapon ?

[@somegingerbaker6653]

That conflicting feeling with that bear still breathing is tough, but not nearly as conflicting as knowing where that pork chop from Walmart came from... Wish more people (self included) could hunt their own meat more. Humbling.

[@nwk-wt3ty]

Well said. I live in the UK.

[@jmac5009]

I work for the pork industry. Not even close to as bad as what people say

[@Oakeyt]

Until you get Trichinellosis

[@TheDancerMacabre]

If everyone hunted their meat, their would be no more game to hunt.

[@fishingok4582]

Very well said 👊🏼

[@lucasortiz5924]

“That man is trying to kill those rocks”

[@mt8149]

The Jerk reference?

[@markyb3575]

@@mt8149 Absolutely. Glad someone caught that.

[@eriklarson9137]

HE HATES THESE ROCKS!!!

[@ckamina768]

“They haven’t been pet much either!” 😂🤣😂🤣

[@puffytacoxxv]

I love the Steve/Ryan duo. What a great episode!

[@brianharris2813]

Agreed. I’d like to see a lot more of Ryan on the show.

[@cbcguns631]

U mean to episodes 😆

[@dannywood8925]

Callahan is the man, a real man's man.

[@jordanbridges]

@@cbcguns631 you mean two episodes

[@thatTemplar9934]

Always loved seeing ryan in the netflix series as a canadian small game hunter i always like watching big gamers going hard

[@brianlocal3]

Tough situation, handled with class. I am not ashamed to admit I cried uncontrollably the first deer I seriously wounded. I had to finish her off standing over her and it hurt to the soul

[@pabloramos420]

Facts shit hurts you and makes you feel bad

[@jakesnacks1149]

Then why do it?

[@frsknsld]

i want to start hunting but what you said is exactly why i havent

[@hobbescacy3984]

@@jakesnacks1149 do you eat meat?

[@jakesnacks1149]

@@hobbescacy3984 sure do, hunt and fish

[@gunchicken7471]

I’m old and fat with bad vision but I can still hunt vicariously through you. Thank you

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

Steve is a wordsmith that can articulate his ideas and morals to anyone .. I'm not a hunter or a fisherman but I'm gathering the tools needed and starting my outdoor adventure.. Steve Rinella, Joe Robinet, Joe Rogan, Dave Canterbury, Ryan Callaghan, Janis P, Adam Greentree, Remi Warren and Andy from Kent Survival have inspired me to live my dream. Thank you!

[@rexfknwetzel7162]

Brian Callen

[@blackmesaoutdoors4863]

His words and descriptions of the why and how he does what he does is just as good as the filming in my own opinion!

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

@@blackmesaoutdoors4863 I agree 💯

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

@@rexfknwetzel7162 good call .. I like him and he's hilarious!

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

@Ouchwitz BBQ & Grill he's awesome as well... I watch a lot of his vids and others like the gray bearded green beret... Those I mentioned are the ones that initially inspired me...

[@shawnwillis7561]

Steve has a very unique sense of humor. He'll start off telling you something that's just pure information about something, then hits you with a punchline you didnt see coming. I love it

[@tanksherman9875]

I’ve been killing animals for years, but it still bothers me when they die slow. You wish they could all get their lights switched off instantaneous, but it’s part of the game.

[@jackgoose]

Truth

[@JRock3091]

It does everyone who is a conservationist. We deeply care about these animals.

[@NotMe-vy7bb]

@@JRock3091 Care enough to kill them?

[@slugoo6474]

@@NotMe-vy7bb i sure hope that you are a vegan and are saying that, because at least you have a point then.

[@NotMe-vy7bb]

@@slugoo6474 Yes I am

[@bryceboyer2469]

"I'm sorry I wounded you like that". Seriously never met a hunter who wants to cause harm to animals, and none who don't feel horrible for doing it if they accidentally do.

[@shaunreid6851]

Hunters by definition want to cause harm to animals... by killing them. Just own it, you enjoy killing things, if you didn't you would leave it to somebody else who does enjoy killing things.

[@bryceboyer2469]

@@shaunreid6851 Do you like killing plants?

[@bryceboyer2469]

@@shaunreid6851 Or do you just do it because you need it to survive?

[@shaunreid6851]

@@bryceboyer2469 no eat meat mate, don’t have a problem with hunting but saying hunters don’t want to hurt their prey is ridiculous.. they kill them, it’s like the ultimate way of hurting them.

[@bryceboyer2469]

@@shaunreid6851 What about beyond survival, but being healthy? Do you kill because you want to be healthy for your unique body type, or because you want to kill? You don't need to answer as the logic answers for itself and will say if it's self deprecating or self sustaining. Arrogant to assume killing is done for pure pleasure. Makes me wonder if you've ever been truly starving or hungry in your life.

[@montanabob2153]

I know the “blueberry infused” things sounds like BS, but the last bear I shot was a Fall bear, and the meat tasted like huckleberries.

[@kellywalker8407]

Fall black bears are delicious. Spring bears......ah, Sausage and chile. My two cents worth........lol

[@Scott-jj5on]

Mix it 50/50 pork,that's about it. Otherwise it's worse than a stinking muley in Nov. Jmo obviously but I've eaten a few pounds of wild game and it's the only way I'll eat bear.

[@tyronebiggums5051]

you are what you eat

[@bigfootstudios7173]

Im in coastal washington and we dont eat fall bear since they are gross with the salmon run.

[@Creations-Corner]

@@bigfootstudios7173 Pasayten bears would probably be pretty good, not too far off the coast either.

[@jttraina4516]

When i was 21 I had my first opportunity to hunt Black Bear. I was lucky and got one my first evening. The shot was not that far aprox 65 yards. What astounded me most, was NOT how far the bear went after being hit, was the time he actually stayed on his feet.. He was hit while walking (I was shooting a 30.06, 220 grn bullets) and upon being struck he immediately started to growl and jump up and down biting at his shoulder. He ran aprox 65 yards and upon examination I found I Double Lung shot him, as well as splitting his heart almost completely in half. It wasn't how far he ran that surprised me, it was hoe long he actually took to go down.

[@RefriedXBeans]

I love any episode with Ryan Callaghan!

[@brianharris2813]

Big fucking facts! The dude is legit and has that true mountain man vibe about him. Much like Steve, he’s someone that can teach and that you would trust to lead you in and out of the backcountry safely.

[@smsmoof8128]

"Smell us now lady !"

[@kenvernon285]

Yep, couldn't agree more ... His Cal in the Field episodes are great, too ...

[@jamesclass1744]

Callahan was great during the mom Griz charge! A man worth his salt :) well done sir!

[@glassontherocks]

You have to admire a Man who just comes out and says "I want to eat a Grizzly bear today". And means it.

[@travisleedom2083]

Just got a vasectomy this morning so this was a nice treat to help the healing process.

[@kellywalker8407]

I don't trust doctor's. But when they say to take it easy after a Vasectomy, pay attention. I didn't listen..... never knew testicles could swell that much........lol

[@mikesmith6838]

@@kellywalker8407 Years ago, when I had mine, my three year old jumped right in my lap when I was recovering. Didn't know there was such pain!

[@travisleedom2083]

@@kellywalker8407 appreciate it haha. Just hanging out watching college wrestling and hunting. Have a game plan, be lazy, stick to the plan.

[@kellywalker8407]

@@mikesmith6838 A friend of mine felt fine after his. Decided to mow the yard. He hit a rock, it bounced off the house and smacked him you know where. You can not make this this funny shit up.........lol Kids, rocks......Hilarious.

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

Use ice. Mine was good. Had a great doctor. It was a few years ago, before I’d heard of MeatEater. You’ve got a bonus there. Take it easy man

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Ryan & Steve are by far my favorite duo to watch! Thanks fellas💪🏻👍🏻

[@johnsamuels9096]

Uploaded at the right time. Edit- Watched it full and loved it very much.

[@drakebabcock5940]

we need hour long episodes, that is the only thing that could possibly make this show any better, i can't get enough

[@paigebanks7552]

Your willingness to risk to do the right thing by tracking and humanely finishing the bear is what makes a good hunter!

[@Izvitoy]

I've never been hunting (always wanted to) but my biggest fear is not giving a clear and clean shot to an animal. Seeing Steve apologize to the bear makes that fear reality and a part of life.

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

Look as a hunter you will feck up a shot. It's inevitable, maybe one day you accidentally bumb your scope into something too hard and throw off the zero. Everyone has hurt an animal before you just have to accept it

[@davejones67]

I don’t know how you guys cover so much ground and don’t get lost. Man ya gotta be in damn good shape!

[@hendu7111]

"That man keeps trying to kill these rocks" - the Jerk. I got it Steve...

[@suchaguf8974]

Lol, that's the first thing that came to mind "He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!"

[@damianspehar]

The respect , The honesty and the life lesson's Steve provides is PRICELESS.Wish I could experience this for myself. Thanks you Steve

[@tim42310]

"That man keeps tryna kill these rocks!" lol

[@anthonyschwabe5036]

"if you can't cope with a little risk, you ought to steer clear of these mountains." ya thanks steve, i can't say i ever wanna hunt bears for fun

[@morrisdomke8920]

I'm very Glad you Show your Shots and tell you worries and tell of the possibility MISTAKES of shot placements on Your SHOWS. GREAT 2PART SHOW AGAIN

[@ismellis7764]

a real hunter feels remorse if the first shot isn't fatal. Great vid.

[@ship4427]

Got alot of respect for the type of hunting these guys do.

[@stephenland9361]

"When we get to where the bear's supposed to be, he ain't there." It's amazing how such a large animal, jet black, can disappear. Been there, done that... and in that same area of my native BC.

[@mchamma21]

Love this show but I feel for the bear having to live through that crazy tumble down the mountain. Hunting isn't always clean unfortunately

[@stroki9948]

such is life. it still is very far from the worst that happens in nature.

[@danielmorton4306]

Yeah, I felt for the bear with that one. It's unfortunate to be sure, but it gives me even more respect for Rinella because he clearly felt like crap about it. If you don't feel something watching a creature fight to hold onto it's life, there's something wrong.

[@Thisismycomment.]

@@stroki9948 like having your insides ripped out and eaten by coyotes when you are still very much alive. I found the unfortunate victim of such a hunt. A small white tail doe. But hunting is usually pretty clean, and I know I love it.

[@Magician12345]

Ya u gota take that ethical shot

[@joeyd4079]

@@danielmorton4306 yeah I get that same internal conflict with every animal I take.. I just respect what nature has so much

[@epicmage82]

Brian is my favorite. He seems like a cool guy.

[@nixxblikka]

So who is Brian?

[@Bline-ip6et]

Great stuff. Nothing like the wilderness in northern BC. Beautiful scenery but once you’re a part of it you can feel the grit it takes to be there

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

The scenery in Northern AB (Jasper-GP area) is pretty close

[@bcgmktg]

I love Ryan! He just seems like a great guy!

[@yeahbuddy9114]

The respect he has for the game he hunts is amazing

[@ninopanino10]

Love to see Canada represented in the hunting world 🇨🇦🍁

[@Ty-fs9tp]

Do any of you still own guns

[@ninopanino10]

@@Ty-fs9tp current government sucks but fuck yes some of us own guns

[@coltendixon2416]

@@Ty-fs9tpclown

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

When that bear charged, Rinella was doing the shaky leg just like the guy from Roadhouse when shooting at Dalton's Mercedes!

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

Ikr... He almost tripped over his backpack... If he fell you would think the bear would have kept charging... I would be doing the shaky leg as well, lol..

[@rexfknwetzel7162]

Roadhouse

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

@@rexfknwetzel7162 I read that in Peter Griffin voice, LMAO

[@aaronsharp6271]

I've never hunted bear but I do hunt deer and I felt every bit of that shot placement. Glad to see the respect given to the animal.

[@paulbrady7141]

Always love the episodes with Ryan!! That dude is good shit!!

[@adamwilson4834]

Got all majestic like a beer commercial 😂😂😂😂

[@ebr-fan1117]

That blueberry eating blackie is going to taste great! Much better than a spring bear eating grass, muscles and skunk cabbage.

[@anderswaterworth850]

I'm so excited

[@Thisismycomment.]

Same, favorite part of the day 😁

[@coleweilnau9637]

I’m gay

[@stringbean1511]

@@coleweilnau9637 thanks

[@jlhumor1565]

I'm most impressed that they don't get lose on all these travels.

[@nwbopop1217]

Sad truth from someone who lives in BC. You can no longer hunt grizzle here. The city folk, avocado toast types petition the government and got grizzle hunt closed indefinitely. You can still hunt black bear though.

[@tinysupreme6417]

Hey, man. Avocado toast is legit.

[@dougmcclure8632]

Hopefully it stays that way - being able to hunt black bears that is...the anti-hunting organizations are now targeting the hunting of black bears, wolves and cougars in BC, with the expectation that supposed "trophy" animals will be next. BCWF and the Wild Sheep Society have a petition they are circulating at the moment to try and let our voices be heard.

[@Notyourphone.]

@@dougmcclure8632 An "ethical hunter" is in a completely separate category from a "trophy hunter". I have hunted my entire life and went my entire childhood not knowing what beef tasted like. I do not agree with trophy hunting as it is really just a opportunity for some rich person to fly/drive wherever they please and shoot whatever they consider to be a trophy. My father had a rule growing up and it was simple "you shoot it you eat it". Brown/Grizzly bear hunting should have a requirement to harvest the meat if you take the animal. That is my big issue with this kind of hunting. The fact that Uneducated people have taken it upon themselves to take away other people's freedom's simply because they do not agree with them while using these individuals as "examples of hunting" is ludicrous and repulsive.

[@jonruger]

How Cal remained so calm during that charge is mind boggling that dude is a bad ass.

[@8.21productions9]

some people are just built differently.

[@AMM278]

Experience I imagine

[@adamshiek5113]

And on top of it I believe Steve gun jammed so that was there one and only shoot. Makes you think what could have been if that bear didt turn around

[@adamshiek5113]

Shot*

[@adamformanack6700]

That bear was tumbling,..😎✌

[@hemaccabe4292]

I love Steve’s socks.

[@bigbossdeleon]

Man I felt that. When you were watching it take its last breath, I really felt it. You're a hunter, but you also don't want the animal to suffer longer than it should. Which is why I don't have problems with hunters. Poachers and trophy hunters are a different story though.

[@joshmontgomery4040]

One of my top 5 favorite shows on the tube.... “that man hates rocks!”... lol 😂

[@nastynate838]

just finished virtual learning with my daughter and this is the break I needed !!

[@darkdrengr5944]

Sweet!! Was really excited for this episode. Thanks Steve!!

[@rodneykimberlyhenry5056]

Love it, beautiful country, crazy tumble down the mountain. Hunting isn't always pretty, but at least you found it and finished it quickly. Steve and Ryan make a great team.

[@timothyoconnor4364]

Steve, I cannot thank you and your crew enough for the great videos and series that you produce here on YT and Netflix The cinematograph is incredible. Please keep up the great work and I will keep watching. Thanks

[@jonathanregan4344]

Man that Grizzly that crest that mountain top was so far away, but being so far away looked like an absolute Giant!

[@fearsfiltered]

That man keeps trying to kill these rocks. I laughed at that. Also seems crazy to me that the loudness of a gun shot and the bear didn't run away from it.

[@alexcika9906]

I can literally watch these videos for 8 hours straight

[@lenas9487]

Same!!!

[@alexcika9906]

@@lenas9487 haha that's awesome , My Beautiful Wife Loves to hunt too , She's from Brazil where you can NOT hunt

[@SubediFarm]

Steve always loved to watch you, best part is you eat the hunt, your voice is welcoming. Thank you.

[@lenas9487]

Man! I love being from Canada 🇨🇦 Our land and animals are so beautiful!

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

Feck Canada, I hate this country. Banning all my favourite guns and outlawing me from carrying a handgun while hunting

[@charlesbyrd6055]

Conflicting for me too...lifelong hunter .....I think we all know that feeling...

[@cazadoresnorteamericanos]

This show is so addictive !!!! I love that guy!!!!

[@cabelas1987]

"get away from the cans! He hates these cans!"

[@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf]

Not sure who I respect more...Steve or Ryan. What great examples and ambassadors for this sport. God speed fellas! Thank you.

[@TheSmilingFury]

Had the strangest dream last night that I went hunting for the first time with Steven Rinella, regardless of the fact that I have never hunted, AND I don’t know Steven Rinella either, 😂😂😂. These meateater shows seem to have me looking under the rocks and logs in my life... STEVEN! Gimme a holler if you ever want to do a “Take a Newbie Hunting” show. I am willing to learn and I dont want anything for free. 👍🏻 Thanks for these shows

[@kylehelton432]

The most gut wrenching feeling in the world is not making a clean shot on an animal. Respect to Steve for paying respect to the bear you know he cared about injuring it

[@MrOioi1989]

I've never hunted before, but watching meat eater makes me want to go hunt every single time!

[@jeromewalton5553]

Getting ready to go on a week long kayak trip with my son and I can’t help but appreciate the work these guys put in to hunt like this.

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

I found your channel because of Joe Rogan, and now I can’t stop watching. I’m definitely going to go hunting, and before you ask, I’m getting a guide. Thanks for another great video.

[@lindaarrington9397]

Me 2

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

You don't need a guide necessarily. You can learn everything you need to know from the internet

[@sangersavage]

Cool episode!!! That respect you have for an animal that you harvest is awesome... Keep up the good work!!!

[@warforge_jp]

my beard grew 5 inches just watching these guys

[@mylesmoreno7215]

Great, I love hunting, I wish one day i meet you, I’m from Mexico and I have learned everything from you

[@jordan7077]

Omg hahahahahah

[@Landon669]

I couldn't focus without a beer after Steven said beer commercial

[@todrobinson3733]

Shooting the rocks and Steve saying "that man trying to kill Theresa rocks" reminds me of Steve Martin in the jerk when the guy was trying to kill him and keeps hitting the oil cans, " someone's trying to kill these cans" " they must really hate these cans"

[@lancegleco5226]

Dude, this is nice when you show that your a honest man and not hunting, to say you did so!!! This is respectful and I thank.you for your and Callusen professional ethics!!! Thanks ..enjoying your shows...Awesome!!!

[@406MountainMan]

Mark, release, and recapture. Rinse and repeat. Thanks, Dr. Eby!

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures brothers from snowy Syracuse NY and quarantine

[@Skankhunter420]

Ay 315 in the house!

[@toddphillips9989]

Wow! Grew up there (south side off of Valley Drive) but now live in the panhandle of Idaho!

[@spaceaddict5484]

The fact that they struck out this time makes the quest for the grizz all the more meaningful. It just deepens the plot. The grizz is the pinnacle of animals you can hunt, you can't just be a level 1 hunter and hunt a grizz, you have to go through all the subsequent levels first, and they get tougher and tougher as you go on. I'm not even a hunter yet, but I'll make sure to go through the process by starting with small things then working up. If I just jumped in the deep end right away I'd miss out on the most important part of hunting, the process. Especially the beginning process of a new hobby is the part you'll reminisce about the most when you are an older experienced hunter.

[@thecommunistdoggo1008]

Feck good luck hunting grizzies you can only do it in Alaska and I think the Yukon? BC outlawed it so yeah it's more of a how far can you hike problem now

[@dirtclodaz.1161]

Nice Blackie! The longer you have to wait for the Grizz, the sweeter it will be. And it gives you that much more time to do what you love. Enjoy...

[@micahgrim2597]

“This man keeps trying to kill these rocks” 😂😂😂

[@derekbutts1782]

Man I love the passion and respect . Wish more ppl had it

[@freaky.skullz8]

You teach me that hunting is a beautiful thing if done the right way, I know appreciate hunters like you and wish to hunt one day :)

[@robin1366]

"Quick Ned, it's coming straight for ya" haha.

[@adamweece2692]

Love these videos, and this one was especially awesome! Am I the only one who, when faced with an after-dark gutting session, makes a fire first? I like the ambient light and the potential for predator deterrent.

[@Nonedares]

One of the best channel...i love watching him wait and hunt..and the mostly eating the hunt

[@rabooey]

These two are AMAZING at calling in bears. WOW.

[@deerdown8355]

I grew up in British Columbia. Small town on the west coast, its called Kitimat. ANY who, me and my father were on these logging roads between Kitimat and Terrace,B.C. Well he sticks me on this hump of gravel on a dead end road, we each have views of each other in a cross situation, few small swamps and what not around us. But we had those real thick bushes in clumps around. The moose loved eating them. That being said, this gravel pile I’m on is about 4 ft high. Not very high, just those alder Bush’s. I’m not sitting there no more than 5 minutes, I can hear something coming behind me.... IM 12 years oldish take a year or two away, Anyways this moose is coming...... I’m losing my shit, then it stops. These alders separates us and in a quick turn. This fucker stands up and it gives me this most scariest growl, and I didn’t even get to shoot. I freakin screamed like and little bitch. I kid you not. I think that’s when my male voice popped. I RAN. I ran and I screamed, LMAO. I was holding a 303 British. What I thought was a moose was a grizzly. Crazy. You never know but, a BIG shout out to a certain Alexander family in B.C There fathers back of the truck and topper got beat up by a moose, I believe he was in the back of the truck. Big bull chased him into the back. Beat the crap out of the truck. Wish you well my friend. Sure miss the west coast. Awesome hunt. I’m subscribed now.

[@jacobcook7]

19:17 Words of wisdom from Steve Trichinella.

[@neonwhitea.1548]

I really missed out on these on Netflix all these years but seeing these on KZbin is Awsome

[@MrCl-fm3bp]

Steve: The goal of this hunt is to get the biggest sucker you’ve seen on screen Also Steve: this butterfly will do

[@elasticoGomez]

In the next episode Steve gets eaten by a grizz; the excitement is to overwhelming for him so Steve eats his way out. Then gives a thumb up to Chuck Norris.

[@robertslaughter6525]

Great show...!! Thanks for the post MeatEater...!!

[@SunnyIlha]

You guys climbing that rocky mountain slope. Whew.

[@vaskasooo9469]

Ryan Callahan is a G. What a badass.

[@knapppers1608]

"got all majestic up there like a beer commercial for a minute" lmao

[@johnsalazar245]

4:21 Get em Steve🐻

[@tomschumacher5434]

I know that feeling when your trip is coming down to the last day and then the last few hours and that feeling of “it ain’t going to happen” starts to kick in. But and a big BUT, it is always good to be in the wild 🏔

[@thecount1001]

i appreciate his ethic towards the bear. ethics and values.

[@michaelwilner4756]

Love Ryan's camo gear on this one

[@kingh8163]

Hey I appreciate you respecting these amazing animals and not just trophy hunting respect!!👊

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Another great video Steve,keep them coming man