Mountain Meditation: BC Grizzly Bear | S6E02 | MeatEater

Ryan Callaghan and Aaron Evans join Steve on an epic adventure in British Columbia’s Rockies to pursue grizzly bears. Steve has long desired to take a grizzly but only if he can do it in a way that fits his personal ethics. The hunt is dampened by frustrating weather but Steve finds a way to fix a tasty meal.
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[@notschramm3461]

Never thought I would enjoy watching 3 guys go camping and stare at bears asses for a week, but here I am.

[@piggypoo]

Ryan "Big Ol' Butt on It" Callaghan

[@arancourt5623]

@@piggypoo Ryan "smell us now, Mom" Callaghan

[@AustinBWH]

so fun to watch them walk around in the wilderness---

[@warriorworkstraining]

Ryan Callaghan is just a guy living the life necessary to become the greatest grandpa ever. He's one of those guys that was somehow born a grandpa.

[@melpeddle7243]

Wasn't the name callenghan that acted in dirty Harry

[@tablemasters616]

He was born with the mustache!!

[@logankowalyk2580]

His one liners kill me. "Take a swing at it" "dont be stealing my book idea"

[@youmang]

I don't know if he even has kids. I know Rinella was trying to get him a woman on one episode. Ryan is such an outdoorsman he prob screws holes in sap trees

[@rustymacheteplayz4253]

Episodes with Ryan and Steven are the best

[@TetraShot]

"Take a swing at it..." Thats why Cal is a great hunting buddy LMAO

[@fiacmar]

Also because his answer to “you know what would be cool is if you wound up getting killed by a grizzly..” was “mhmm” as in “tell me more..”!

[@connor-craigsellars4777]

Always a great episode when Ryan Callaghan comes along

[@redraider421]

Walk tall, carry a big 'Stache.

[@tonyh.9957]

Smell us now lady!!!!!

[@ameerkamaar8511]

Ryan is cool

[@malkinmalone]

@@tonyh.9957 That’s what i think of everytime i see him lol

[@jnew417]

Best duo out there

[@Gravel1331]

Ryan: *Talking to Steve about Steve being mad at the fog* "Take a swing at it." Steve: *Swings a punch at the fog* Me: *With the dad joke* "Steve mist."

[@codyclark9962]

Lmao. That skinny dipping line.

[@tristanroach5892]

8:59

[@Short-Ad3281]

Glad I'm not the only one who went "the fuck?" When I heard that.

[@mbm2355]

My man has been around some swimming holes at night.

[@Mr_Monkey_McNugget]

Great metaphor.

[@carsonsui4285]

Saw this right as I heard it

[@michaelbidniss988]

Cal hit on my favorite part of hunting. First life of the day. That first animal you see no matter what you are actually hunting for always gets you excited.

[@muchachonextdoor5608]

Yep, you should always be looking for the experience when hunting, not necessarily the animal

[@davidelin89]

I've always considered Steve as a wise and patient older brother, always ready to pass on his knowledge and skill without question. Thank you for genuine unscripted outdoor content, by far my favorite outdoor series ever.

[@Inlinetodie]

This is fully scripted and edited...I live here, he doesn't...

[@christiansauerwein9980]

@@Inlinetodie and?????

[@mickeymouse9823]

@@Inlinetodie I think he meant the hunt itself wasn’t scripted, which to be fair you can’t script/plan how a hunt will go at any one time , yeah sure you can plan where you go and where to set up camp but the weather and game will dictate how you hunt goes

[@Inlinetodie]

@@mickeymouse9823 thank you for pointing that out and yes very true, some variables we can't control

[@thecatinthehata3910]

Rinella lies in his editing..nothing more than a circus performance that hunters fall for.

[@cbuc6316]

I dont even really hunt but I recognize passion and like this regardless... awesome stuff here.

[@ScamLikely9327]

I’ve never hunted but this show made me like Steve enough to buy his book and gotta say worth the read if you enjoy his outlook on life.

[@daddycox82]

You know what's better, hunting and reading his book in the fog ;-)

[@montebear1]

You pay me enough and I'll be as passionate as you want

[@cbuc6316]

@@montebear1 Passion isn't something you buy buddy.

[@montebear1]

@@cbuc6316 you gonna tell me I'm not passionate about hunting...you ever been in eastern montana in the fall watching mule deer in the Missouri breaks...you ever walked upon an elk wallow and spotted a wet cow with her calf...you ever spotted a grizzly up in the swans by seeley picking huckleberries...until you do that...person that doesn't really hunt...do talk about hunting

[@dumptodreamhome2630]

Steve and Ryan are the type of guys you'd want on any hunt no matter how big or small the game they'd make it amazing.

[@ethang7389]

I may shed a single tear the day Steve gets HIS grizzly. 🙌🏼

[@gustavholst9085]

Grizzly hunting is now banned in BC because of hippies and stupid government.

[@bobmathieson987]

"Letting your Desires have more say than your eyeballs" ...... Classic

[@scottsellars6708]

That last line. “Do you realize that it’s sunny and snowing at the same time. That’s British Columbia.!! That for me I wouldn’t have it any other way.!!

[@StorMacce]

My dad has been a hunter for 40 years and I showed him Meat eater and I can say that I have never seen him enjoy a hunting show so much. You guys really show the real hunting not just action action action but also failures cooking and just life in nature. Keep it up Steven to show the world what’s hunting all about!! Greeting from Sweden

[@gavinpatterson9754]

I really look forward to these videos every week, but I just had the thought… I’m ready for das boat again

[@Looscannon94]

I need them to take the Das Boat series out to the Rocky Mountains

[@copperandgold4674]

YOOOO AGREED

[@rwilson208]

This place is exactly why I fell in love with the mountains. Robert Redford in the 70's played the role in Jeremiah Johnson. I was raised in the city in an apartment complex. When I was able, I traveled to any mountain that I could. Finally, when I married my wife Kathy, we spent every moment that we could get in the Great Smokey Mountains and the Cherokee area. I was never drawn to the ocean. In the mountains, we found peace and solitude. A chance to look, explore and reflect on our lives. It is so quiet from all noises of the city and people. I can see the forest covered in wildlife everywhere. Native Americans going on hunting parties or maybe scouting. In these areas, the Natives lived in Longhouses for several generations. I see the same things when I watch you guys in awe of real-life experiences on each day that you survive the ever-changing weather and terrain. You go for that extra mile in hopes of what is just beyond the ridge or as you glass everywhere hoping to anticipate that great sight of what your dream hunt consists of. You stop momentarily as if to break the monotony and go after birds for a hot meal for supper after a long day of excitement. The company of friends sharing the great new untamed world that you have seen that day. And anticipating what the next day will bring.

[@meredithgrubb7027]

Im from the foothills of the GSM and anytime ive tried to leave, I get physically sick after a week or so. They draw u in and keep u there. U must have mountain people in ur blood that has that natural magnetism to them. Thats awesome.

[@mustafam956]

My country is Afghanistan and I am from the mountainous Nangarhar province/ its is a pristine wilderness and mountains like no other. I have not been able to visit my family’s village because of war but now peace has come I hope to visit and climb those mountains my father told me about and that we can one day have beautiful national parks in eastern Afghanistan. It will be tourism like no other if we are able to have a generation of peace after 43 years of war. But I can only hope 😔

[@kingcrohn9839]

God I love how Steve views life. It really changes my attitude about everything

[@jakesnacks1149]

Positivity in a big way

[@crowman5936]

That was a GOOD hunt, don't measure a good hunt with pulling a trigger.

[@michaelrenight4641]

This is something that took me years to learn, so true!

[@mickeyroulette503]

Steven and Cal are my favorite combination!

[@tommypark2522]

It's insane how likable Steve and Ryan are,.as a duo u have to watch everything they do together. Definitely gonns read Steve's book after watching the show

[@raymondjames57]

"Smell me now, lady!!" What a great moment

[@harryt-b9748]

Would you ever do a hunt with a fan? Like a giveaway type situation? That would be awesome.

[@ren212f4]

That would be amazing. Would love to go to his place in Alaska.

[@unstoppable2513]

I would spend money for tickets to do that

[@bobbyboucher1936]

I see what your doing here 🤭😏

[@RadDadisRad]

It doesn’t have to be a hunt but a fishing trip or just an exploratory trip. Lots of non-hunters and fishers watch Steven. To get his staff and whomever friend of the industry around as well and just explore the psychological aspects in person would be fun.

[@doeyjiaz4798]

Going bear hunting with Steve and Clay Newcomb would be like a university lecture on a very specific branch of sociology

[@jan939]

This series got me interested in hunting and I am gonna start earning my license this fall. I just love nature and I love being out there and I feel like as a meateater I owe it to the animal world to go out and get my own and not just buy it off a shelf.

[@jeremyjardine9361]

Why would u wanna kill the nature if u love it

[@melpeddle7243]

Nothing better than been in nature. And taken what you need to eat. Atleast you no it's been killed humanly. And handled right. Like stuff from the shop you never know where it's come from. How old it is. And how it was killed and handled. Nothing taste better than what you harvested yourself. All the best getting your license and enjoying the outdoors. You get to no yourself better just been out there.👍

[@meredithgrubb7027]

It will make u appreciate how easy we really have it. And it will also make u appreciate and respect any animal ur hunting more than u ever have before. The experience of the hunt is the thrill of it, the killing is the only part i hate, but as long as its done swiftly and respectfully then its been done right. And even if u dont want to take anything, just being out there and getting to see how nature truly operates is amazing.

[@jan939]

Update: Now officially registered and I cant wait to earn my hunting license - thanks meateater for making me more conscious about the world around us and what it takes to eat meat.

[@tyler1671]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BennyBigIron]

What’s really interesting to me is that even though he didn’t get the bear, every episode he does in this range is still satisfying.

[@natty4life387]

I hunted on the Alberta side of this range about 20 miles away. The guy who brought them in with horses was my guide in 2000 as we shot a monster moose. I hunted that range for 10 years and still do. Alberta side you can't kill the grizzlies. I say two things, it's unbelievably beautiful and there is a lot of grizzlies. Some mornings my horses would be wrangled by a big boar and they would be standing outside my tent door. Like he said huge country, that no one goes far into.

[@mccullochmike]

Growing up in the north of BC and now living with a serious auto immune disease which impacts my ability to do things, I have to say thank you for your great work as I live somewhat vicariously through your journeys. These mountains were my home and still feel like it. I travelled a lot in my younger days, but still feel that British Columbia is the best place on earth.

[@kassimmulla-jassim9766]

I live in London and have never hunted but I bloody love this show 👌🏽

[@jeremywozniak5010]

Thanks Steve for all you do to help everyone appreciate the outdoors and all it has to offer!

[@moestand]

This is the best episode ever, props to you guys, scenes with fog, snow, tent, freaking amazing.

[@jandyg]

I’ve hunted quite a bit in my 51 years of life. These guys are in incredible physical shape. To hump around the way they do.

[@TheVibhash]

love to see a hunting show comprised of conservation and unique details about the animal behavior in untouched parts of earth. Details like editing and music make it even more engaging.

[@kevyt3095]

The narration from Steve is what really does it for me, when he isn't there it's not the same.

[@apfelcake4528]

"you see how is sunny and snowing right now"... "its just british columbia".. i live in BC and i can confirm that this happens quite often in the fall and winter

[@Bowhunterohio]

What I love about his hunts is they are non scripted. He actually uses his skill to spot and stock. Steve is about one of the only people that I enjoy watching hunt. You can gain a lot of knowledge. That is one of my dreams. To hunt bear. It’s another dream to just visit Alaska and do some hunting. What a beautiful state.

[@DadbodZz]

I believe it’s British Columbia Canada.

[@Bowhunterohio]

@@DadbodZzprobably so. It’s a dream of mine to hunt Alaska and canada. I have a friend that went hunting in the Northwest Territories and his videos was amazing. In the next 10 years I would love to do this. Right now I’m just not the greatest bowhunter but once I feel I’m at that level then I plan on going.

[@bradklein3519]

I traveled like a bear once as a young man through the woods once. It was all thanks to the earth and my lord. It was the most free you can be in my sense. Eagles have it easy and probably don't live as long. But how beautiful is the mightiness of a giant like a bear or even the Buffalo

[@redraider421]

Always quality content. I think I enjoy your hunting philosophy and cooking more than the actual hunts. Thank you for providing such enjoyable experiences for those of us who will never have that opportunity. Keep up the great work.

[@RadDadisRad]

That’s what makes Steven so different, his philosophical approach changes how a person can interpret the events unfolding. It’s not stupid hyped up “reality” tv.

[@redraider421]

@@RadDadisRad exactly. I started watching his show on Netflix and decided to get the first 7 seasons on myoutdoortv from Prime. Binge watched it all. I like that Steve takes the time to educate hunters and non-hunters alike. Not many who are in the public spotlight take the time to really lay it out. He points out the deeper connection we have with nature and that it's not running through the woods guns blazing.

[@SankofaNYC]

Those final words by Steve were really great....

[@linuswirth9912]

It's so interesting to see these guys have such patience to look after a bear for a week in such a huge landscape.

[@BamaScarface]

Steve ....the anticipation for when you finally get one and drop the video....its killing me

[@ssd1874]

The photographer is unsung star in this

[@DoYouuBelieveeeInLifeAfterLove]

It's awesome you're uploading here, I can only watch one season over and over or Netflix

[@redraider421]

Myoutdoortv on Prime has the first 7 seasons. You get a free trial and then it is like $11 a month of you don't cancel. Well worth is just for the quality work that Steve puts into his shows.

[@fireduppiggy4193]

It's nice to see that Steve is a little out of his element here. Don't get me wrong, I want him to always bag the biggest and best of everything he hunts, but it's also nice to know that he's still human, and doesn't act like he knows everything. Keep it up MeatEater!

[@thisguy8106]

I once watched two brother Grizzlies fight each other about 15 feet away from me at the St Louis Zoo in 2006.. it was soooo loud and just... powerful..

[@Sean-wu9ve]

“No hail yet…” *cuts to hail* 😂😂😂

[@jimbrown2604]

Unbelievable scenery...so good to see places w no houses, no roads, no fences

[@TheDrakanMaster124]

10:25 Callaghan had that look of concern on whether steve was going to feed him to a bear😂

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Man I get goosebumps every time I see that video of the bear charging them. Great job to Steve as well for keeping his footing not tripping over the bag and keeping his gun on target.

[@TheeDanIslander]

I’m happy that I live on Vancouver island in BC !!! Such a beauty of a place

[@tadhghayden8440]

That was actually powerful n beautiful!....you know that moment in the deer hunter film...where he has the stag in his sights...finger on the trigger...an he lowers the rifle....that is true transcendence man.....that is the magic unexplainable connection....

[@klaasklapsigaar1081]

Fog so thick you can stir it with a spoon. Haven't heared that one. My grandpa once described fog so thick you could park your bike against it.

[@saltedllama2759]

Love this show, the people on it, the nature they observe, preserve, and respect, and the animals for the meat they provide.

[@ronwatson4902]

I love to hear Ryan talk. He sounds like a cowboy I heard somewhere. Thanks yall

[@manamsana3786]

I know when you start to tell philosophical quotes about the greatness of hunting experience!

[@EyeSea]

That topography will bring out aspects of you, almost foreign, yet familiar. Never get tired of these.

[@allenbold4861]

I live 2 miles from where Steve grew up and will never scratch what he has done so live through what he does.

[@AC-sq1gt]

Guide: " No hail yet".. Alaska: "Hold my Kodiak coffee"

[@gee3680]

I'm obsessed with these! Thanks Steve for putting them on YT

[@tonysmith5465]

Very very outstanding video guy’s. Keep up the good work. Be careful and have fun. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet.

[@jimmystevens9028]

Someday I want to do a hunt just like this. I've always lived and hunted in the mountains of Maine for white tail deer and black bear. The ultimate hunt would be going miles out in the woods for a big ole grizzly.

[@MichaelS-pq1ep]

How do they show that clip with Calen without including the "smell us now" comment?

[@janispayne5570]

That was some beautiful country. 😍

[@alexevanoski4588]

I’m here for the Day Steve finally gets his male Grizz.

[@travisevans5701]

Make some noise for Beautiful British Columbia👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

My dream hunt would be in the mountains of bc..it's just awesome.thx Steve

[@1953jazznut]

Steve you might consider Alberta's Bear Alley for that one Grizzly. Everybody that knows that country has a opinion about where Bear Alley lies. Lived here all my life and worked and played in the central moraines and I say, the most northerly and westwardly reaches of the Muskeg River is freakin' Bear Central. Love what you guys stand for !!! Richard

[@louismyersjr6527]

Man great job here. You show the beauty of an unsuccessful hunt. Even though you didn't get the bear, you made it feel somehow, as if you had. And that's great. That's be best part of hunting to me.

[@davidjordan8093]

What a freaking great day it will be when you get that big boar and your standing over it thinking about all that time spent… it’s why I love hunting..

[@teagenbarnett6269]

You know you’re good friends when the conversation goes “man it’d be cool if you got eaten by a bear”

[@104silvae]

Thank you for uploading these episodes. Love em.

[@_billythekid]

Beautiful British Columbia. Sometimes its nice to get reminders from others how beautiful your backyard is. There are a few peaks you shot across the valley that I've spent some time in. You are deep in the good stuff!

[@alegit123456]

You boys ever notice how pack horses will hit the packs on every tree they pass? Get you a mule up there those bad boys are smart, they’ll smack a couple trees but over time they learn to avoid them

[@iii-ei5cv]

This is why I love this show

[@StuTheDon17]

Callaghan is a true champion.

[@Kevin-sj5gy]

“The brief sighting only makes you more aware of what you never saw” 😂

[@duanepinkney606]

Steve - I have travelled much of the world as you have. I have never pursued my desire to hunt as you have such a passion to do so. I am from BC and just appreciating your show, perspective and appreciation for animals. That said. I enjoy the glassing and being under a tarp as I have been there. There is a special solace you get being in BC high mountain. It ..is a special place. That all said I intend to pursue my heritage of hunting, because it chases many inhere desires.

[@rowdyhoundsman]

Another great episode! Keep up the good work and thank you for all that you do for hunting!

[@brngrofdeth]

All I can say is wow... How awesome would that be? I am jealous win or lose. Lots of love from Ontario Canada. Blessings to all.

[@Mutukutumbuku]

What an amazing piece of landscape.

[@davidteague5461]

Love your videos!! I wait very impatiently for them.

[@joeyricefried9621]

Steve is THE MAN.

[@timdirk1139]

Look forward to seeing these videos! Keep up with the great content

[@christopherdawkins5392]

Grizzly hunting ban here and that's mostly what you see. No Elk, no Moose. A couple straggling Mountain Cariboo which will be in the bellies of those cubs soon.

[@1zumiez8]

Probably not, very small window they aren’t strong enough to outrun Grizzlies. Elk Calves only need to survive first month and they’re coordinated enough to escape. But nice try thinking they’re more of the cold blooded killers than we are.

[@oneLEADFOOT]

What a great episode ! Sending love from Seattle

[@shanewilson5464]

So awesome! Loved everything about it!

[@jakesnacks1149]

This episode deserves an award for cinematic view, amazing

[@Sontrop87]

waiting for Steve's poetry book to drop

[@bestestusername]

As an aussie I love these episodes as nothing here hunts you back like that👍

[@benjbutton]

Didn’t your army lose a war to emus? Imagine if they had bear reinforcements! 😂 (..it’s a joke!)

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Love the 'fail' episodes - easier to relate to as a dude hunting CO pub land - starting a handful years ago.

[@johnmorganjr769]

You guys are 'real deal', Good calls on game/stalk. 🇺🇸👍

[@charleswood9886]

Love ya Steve

[@hemaccabe4292]

These shows never get old.

[@jakenoneya4087]

Damn... right when I was about to try and get some sleep I see this gem

[@RetiredTop43]

Still better than a week in the office!

[@tyb3938]

Skied BC once, skiing in a cloud sucks. Locals told us they see blue one day a month in winter. Beautiful country, that one day a month

[@alexcika9906]

I would give my right arm to do what these guys are doing , damn is that beautiful country

[@milboltnut]

great vid ! I learned alot about topo maps from this vid and another one in regards to knowing terms of the terrain of topos maps. If you vent your frustrations on forums all they do is give you a hard time and say your lazy after hitting it relatively hard throughout the hunt. Only one guy out of 10 mentioned topos and learning them. After sitting in a boxed property for many years and the amount of deer passing through began to shrink I started to venture out. Now the work begins.

[@ribbit1964]

Wow! Can’t wait til you get your griz! That was an awesome episode!!!!!!

[@dsearley]

The best meat-eater podcast in awhile

[@michaelmann101]

I will never pass up a thumbnail with Steve and Ryan's name in it. It's a GUARANTEED BONAFIDED HUNTING VIDEO

[@billy7805]

Warm dry place to sleep makes a big difference

[@truss2005]

Been waiting for another grizzly hunt!!!

[@keakuawaleno]

Ok y’all just gonna ignore this piece of poetry…😂 “Like catching a glimpse of a skinny dipper vanishing into a lake at night, the brief sighting only makes you more aware of what you never saw” yep, mhmm, I’ve been there before lol 😂 like, “wait, I didn’t…see…what I thought I saw…did I”?!