Alaska Bear Hunt Pt. 1 (Featuring Rorke Denver) | S4E17 | MeatEater

Steven Rinella will take Navy SEAL Rorke Denver on his first hunt deep into the Alaskan backcountry to search for black bears in the mighty Alaska Range. Two friends will look into the differences and similarities between the hunter and the warrior.
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[@lancet.346]

That bear frolicking about has obviously abandoned social media and is living its best life.

[@robertgoodwin2787]

Awesome lol looks like a puppy in the snow

[@winterwolf13]

Who cares about social media. It sucks

[@vthomlinson]

He probably has a tripod setup and is adding to his story. Caption something like. “Buffalo cauliflower and good times, yolo”

[@lancet.346]

@@vthomlinson HAHAHAAAA!

[@strings1586]

Join the club :) deleted facebook, insta, and snapchat in november and im never going back

[@sokolshala485]

That Baby Bear was having the time of his life

[@bobswagger6748]

@@gunnar5489 I’m dying 😂

[@jamesrath25]

@@gunnar5489 Lmao YEsssss

[@ca9968]

Living his best life!

[@thelondonbroiler]

...that or tripping balls 😆

[@spood87839]

@@gunnar5489 Made me choke on my beer.

[@bocephus5088]

"Clearly that bear is too happy to harvest" steve is just out there shooting depressed bears. Steve "the bear psychologist" rinella

[@invin7215]

Another reason why everyone is happy when Steve is around.

[@greattribulation1388]

Lol, the Castro method. Shoot all the depressed bears, and you instantly raise the mental health of all bears

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

@@greattribulation1388 Maybe good for covid as well 😁

[@felixk1843]

@@FOOKKZbinNUMBERS lol

[@Max-zr7hr]

lmao

[@jrod5303]

Am I supposed to be itching like a mofo while watching this episode?? I keep swatting away mosquitoes in my office.

[@josecarrillo2438]

LMFAO that makes two of us

[@garycollins4399]

Me too! Now get back to work😜

[@jamesiv960]

Same!

[@sethcornish8568]

When they were putting the tents up and there's already a couple hundred in there

[@alecfeagan1820]

You're on crack.

[@thomrik]

"Casting into the water is like asking a question and, somehow, an empty hook is, still, a satisfactory answer" Now, that's poetry.

[@loudmouf9246]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@georgiegan]

His Bachelor of Arts in English being put to good use.

[@CptMunson15]

Love that

[@TheMightyMurse1917]

I bet 90% of us are jealous as hell of Steve for figuring out how to make a living doing what he does, but a whole hell of a lot less could come up with that line. I know I couldn't. Poetry, indeed.

[@peterparadis6788]

@@georgiegan He has a masters in creative writing too.

[@matthewjones1278]

I like that a bear can be "too happy" to consider a shooter. I do love Rinella's complicated relationship with bear hunting.

[@tavaresoutdoors9454]

Ahhhh the meat eater crew got us once again , on the edge on our seats for a few days till part 2 😂 Awesome job Steve and thanks for the your service Rorke

[@daveyconcrete9801]

Just watched part 2 on the meat eater web site. Go check it out

[@Sean-wu9ve]

@@daveyconcrete9801 Same. No ads in the middle of it, and able to use picture in picture on the phone also. 👍🏻

[@FORGETYOU8]

Wow I just read this after the video ended

[@JohnSmith-yx8kf]

As i was watching that bear, the words "he's too happy to shoot" absolutely made my day.

[@owenbouwman5]

They really left us on a cliff hanger like that 😂

[@deandecossio9756]

foreal lol

[@treebuster93]

lol seriously right as the safety comes off.

[@taylorbond5442]

They really fucked with my head on this one! Brutal

[@christianbanick496]

I could be wrong but I think he shoits it and it charges them I'm not 100% sure tho, just heard something recently about rinella having another run in with a bore

[@benjaminburns4412]

@@christianbanick496 this video is YEARS old

[@tayloredwards2539]

The "clearly this bear is too young and happy to hunt " line happy me laughing for a few minutes, for some reason that line made me laugh pretty hard.

[@RDB93]

Plot twist: That “happy” young bear was getting swarmed by bees.

[@Natedoc808]

The Navy seal speaking to the relief of not carrying the burden of decision making, while so accustomed to his own resulting in life or death for his men, even with regards to a lower risk (unless that grizzly gets an attitude) really says a lot about the man’s character and recognizing ownership. That’s how a man pays a true dear compliment to another man whom he views his equal

[@Wanker527]

That young bears behavior put a smile on my face. 🙂

[@darktitan_3493]

10:39 that perspective is so cool to see the black bear run from the grizzly. Awesome shot!

[@jakobgiel2684]

20:30 OMG the Navy Seal forgot to take off his safety ;)

[@jeffso1000]

and he flinched

[@SG-ig2th]

It’s comforting in an add way lol

[@flixtorres]

What does that mean?

[@Iceman259]

@@jeffso1000 Officers ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jackcazaypesca285]

Jajajajajaja

[@andrewb5412]

I hunt bears with my fly rod, mostly get trout though.

[@justaguywhoplaysfalloutsom1104]

I hunt with f1 grenades, mostly get felonies though.

[@sadrocket1]

best episode so far, i agree. what a nice guy this ex-operator dude is. for a seal to ask a guy like steve something like "so how are we gonna do the glassing?". always open minded, always learning, super humbe. as if he has not spent years glassing for the worst of all predators:)

[@YesGuyTrent]

“You bastards!” I said aloud after seeing the ending😂

[@natereinert7344]

"Son of a bitch man!" Is what I said lmao

[@averageoutdoorsman9342]

"And weirdly, too happy". 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

The bears are on to us; "Act happy and they don't Shoot" Yogi Bear 2021

[@andrewschuyler2271]

Wow. That shot at 10:43 with the black bear running from the grizzly...managing to get them both in one frame. That's epic.

[@Patchaddictedpolymath]

Pretty cool

[@king_kiff3969]

You and your crew are living legends for putting this stuff out free to air. You've inspired me to take, process and consume my own dear in Australia. Love your work keep it up, you're a true man.

[@MrBadlandabad]

Hope you’re not eating your wife

[@RanOvaT]

Whatcha mean by "take"?

[@theflyingdutchmanlofts4527]

That bear saw y’all and was like “time to put on a show”

[@veiodoriooficial5034]

I'm from Brazil. My dream is to live like this, like you. My dream is to hunt with Steven Rinella. Strong hug from Brazil. My name is Hiago Morais. I don't miss a video. Both on youtube and netflix

[@dowhatyouloveortheywin9791]

Keep working for it Hiago and your dream will become reality. Don’t worry about the people that get enjoyment from putting down others, it’s easy to see that they are just filled with sadness and or hate.

[@veiodoriooficial5034]

@@dowhatyouloveortheywin9791 thank you very much for the comment. I will take it as a life lesson! Prejudiced comments like what I saw, only strengthens my personality so that I don't become a bad person. I was surprised by your comment because I thought it would be another hate speech like the last one I saw. But it was not! thank you so much. I will keep your words forever.

[@landonboomsma2594]

Are you legally allowed to hunt in Brazil?

[@veiodoriooficial5034]

@@landonboomsma2594 Yea. Only wild boar

[@PeytonHale3]

@Vincent Nothstine fr

[@waynesierra2589]

Learning to hunt in my late 30's was the only way I could find to quench my continued need to chase quarry. I was immediately hooked, and have been healing through hunting ever since. Much respect to both of these gentlemen, and would love to even grace their presence around a campfire for an evening! Rorke...not sure about you, but where I am from there would have been an informal fine paid at the range for that ;-) This has been my favourite MeatEater episode yet, so thank you gents!

[@Anu-dn7hb]

That black bear is my new spirit animal. You know which one

[@jammonaghan]

Never been more addicted to a show, the hunt, the lessons, the landscapes, the game. Steve brings the good every ep, pure class 👌 Coming to you all the way from Australia

[@joeydubbs763]

How do you not laugh seeing that young bear just loving life😆

[@internetcatfish]

13:48 That bear is for sure enjoying life more than I am right now.

[@C-24-Brandan]

That landscape/back drop is utterly gorgeous. Love this episode, would be awesome to have him back on the show for another/different hunt for season 10!

[@ToMu29]

That young bear is the epitome of how we wish we are everyday. Loving the hell out of life

[@anakinsky3576]

the little bear playing was amazing

[@doneime875]

Firstly and most importantly, thank you, Sir, for everything you've done for our country. Secondly, Acts of Valor is one of my all time favorite movies. Lock it down.

[@D-blaze]

Hour 30 into glassing Steve: Yeah, this episode's getting a cliffhanger.

[@connorearl2150]

That bear playing literally made my day

[@jrwarrior1100]

“With hordes of mosquitos” next frame is the poor guy just getting his life sucked outta him

[@TomasCirip]

Fast forward to 12:34 there is bear having so much fun. Incredible.

[@ryanaustin2617]

One of the best episode I have ever seen. Good story, music and cinematography. Can't wait for second episode.

[@AmaralMotown]

It’s unbelievable how much deeper of a meaning your channel has become its really amazing.

[@johnsonwang9915]

You guys just made my life, put you guys on Netflix on repeat cause you always catch something new between each episode. Im so happy to see you guys on KZbin

[@michaelayala9463]

Its nice to know that even hunters know when to leave a happy animal alone

[@Theo-ot3ee]

That bear was having a blast, living his best life!!!! I love it and I'm glad Steven chose not to kill that one !

[@randysparks1271]

Respect for all who serve, and a hell of an adventure too. good one fellas!

[@dcal3745]

Awesome episode! Cant wait for part 2

[@TENDRIL77]

Great job! My heart was pounding at the end. It's as if I was right there with you guys.

[@TAR3N]

Aghhhh !!! He flinched ! Safety was on ! He will NEVER live that one down in that community

[@CameronTall]

Can’t wait to see part 2!

[@Bowhunterohio]

Steve seems to be one of the most genuine person you could ever meet. This man has hunted about every animal in North America plus some yet he will sit down with another hunter and take in as much knowledge as he can. He don’t act like he knows it all. He listens and I love seeing that. That is rare among people now days. His hunts are never scripted. He packs a back pack and just goes out to spot and stock. He braves the elements and does some of the hardest hunts I have ever seen. Especially the hunts for mountain goat. This is a man that I would love to sit down and talk to. The stories he can tell I bet are endless and full of excitement. Steve is about one of the only people that I can actually watch hunt.

[@fullsquish]

That was some entertaining footage I’ll probably never seen in person. Thanks for sharing!

[@markkeavenyfishing9183]

Love the way you conducted this hunt 100% respect.

[@JohnSmith-py9fx]

That young bear just felt the warm apple pie for the first time 😂

[@gregw2388]

That's a dream hunt. Days in AK with Steven learning and seeing the backcountry and wildlife.

[@arunrai6965]

That baby bear made my day 🐻

[@simmo7670]

Fantastic episode! Thanks for the amazing content mate!

[@kadekelso1209]

Great episode great views great hunt great end and GREAT AND RESPECTABLE MILITARY MAN! Appreciate you putting this on film!

[@rossbarbero4474]

At the end I almost woke my neighbours up shouting TAKE THE SHOT!!! 😅

[@aarruti4415]

That baby cub a mood

[@robertvarner7392]

I've watched nearly all of your KZbin and NetFlix videos. This two-part video is pretty special. Your honoring of Rorke's service and him having the bear hunting experience was perfect. I wish I'd have started hunting earlier in my life. I've missed a lot of those opportunities. While I've spent over 38 years in the Forest Service spending time in the woods and Wilderness, I've not had the rich part of doing the same thing hunting deer and elk in the same environment. Now, as I'm in my mid-60s, and an early stage of Cancer, I feel it passing me by. I have very few friends that hunt, so last year I went out on my own. It was a special time. This year I'll likely do the same. I treat hunting as a cheap gym membership, to avoid the disappointment of no meat in my freezer. I really enjoy your videos!

[@mynameisnotyours888]

That was the happiest bear I ever saw, I want that disposition. Thank u for ur service sir. I believe we all have that happy guaranteed by men n women like u sir

[@FredShramovich]

Been waiting on this episode for a long time!

[@michaelshuey1614]

Beautiful hunt. Thanks for hosting an American legend and hero. May God bless all that you endeavor to do.

[@ElijahScragg-ct7yn]

Oh nice episode! Can’t wait for part 2

[@nikorolfness1327]

keep doing episodes with awesome guests like this. Rorke is a beast I've read his book and it was awesome

[@kimoaguinaldo3770]

Ooo you guys got me itching on this episode cant wait for more of the action

[@El_Pollo_Loco]

That Cut just before the shot is killing me. Cant wait for Part II...! :D

[@carldonfro6250]

Steve I can't say it enough how much I appreciate your great content excellent footage

[@craighebert4655]

Thank you for your service Rorke.

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and adventures

[@jerrodtham]

I think that man more than a hunter, he humbled himself in the show.

[@NikeMS11]

Damn it! I was waiting on the shot! Next time, then. I’ll wait. I love this show!

[@drillman9799]

After seeing the mosquitos gotta say Alaska is off my top 5 places I want to hunt list. I don’t have a problem with the cold or the hiking but no mosquitos

[@herkyj]

Those things looked brutal! They were everywhere in some of the shots.

[@thomascarr3047]

With one comment you brought up a lot of memories. My grandfather use to quote poems all the time and the cremation of sam Magee was one of them

[@Talonthir]

Aaaaaaaaaaw! I hate cliff hangers! 😆 can't wait to see part 2. That young bear footage is second to none! TY for your service Cmd Denver.

[@mericanfreedom8347]

Oh man that “to be continued” cut me deep😂 I was on edge!

[@jramsdell5309]

Steve ,We need part 2😁

[@fishingwithmike828]

I watch one episode and I’m hooked to this

[@dialtommy]

The ending gave me chills dude idk why lol. I legit yelled "no way!!!!" I was ready to see the shot hahaha

[@joshuakaye2159]

I seen that beautiful case of paps blue ribbon, also god bless this guy.

[@chrismatulka4042]

The last 3 secs of this was unbelievable

[@georgiegan]

13:23 How wonderful it is to just see a bear rolling down the hill for fun. That is the very definition of "Living in the moment".

[@jerrymckinney9722]

Reall y interesting to hear him compare and relate hunting to his combat training and experience.

[@christopherstuber9174]

Oh man that trigger jerk at the last second of the video was drastic, safety will get ya every time! Something I have to constantly remind myself about. Cant wait for part 2.

[@keno8351]

Really good video. The suspense is killing me!!!

[@jamestimmerman7519]

Steve, thank you. I am too old to hunt much. Your vids are a delight. Will enjoy them till I am gone.

[@elslappo6603]

Hope you're safe and well 😄

[@robgoose8126]

Awesome episode! Man you guys aren't lying when the bugs in alaska are brought up, wow!

[@beazy4172]

You guys are killing me just releasing part 1!

[@vitaly6312]

Just met Commander Denver, and he’s the nicest dude ever. I just hope he’s still hunting!

[@nicknonnamaker5960]

They hit us with the part two !!

[@bubsterjohnson7438]

13:26 that bear is trying to impress that seal with his tactical rolling and crawling lol

[@Crxssbxw]

To be continued, yall got me good with that one

[@EB-bh3ji]

If part 2 of this doesn’t come out soon I’m gonna go nuts.

[@dustinruth]

Hahahaha LOVE ❤️ the blurred out case of PBR 🍺 in the beaver “2:18-2:28”...getting the band back together!

[@knoxflier5171]

Thanks for your service, big thanks on Veterans Day today. Love this channel

[@rktsnail]

Thank you for your service.

[@bloodsling]

8:22-8:28 jeez that was beautifully said,could have been a line in "A River Runs Through It"

[@manakmuhr6239]

Damn! Got me with the to be continued

[@king_kiff3969]

It says Part 1 in the name LOL

[@philllax1719]

That guy loves to learn, those are always great dudes

[@cgblosser]

It's such a treat to see Buck Boden in Season 9, Part 2 and again here 5 seasons earlier.

[@sammie21613]

Well said about fishing, I have been trying to explain to my family for years. I can fish and catch. I just enjoy it more if I don’t, exploring is key

[@QZip]

I loved seeing that little bear. You go on and be happy little guy!