Our Abandoned Creek Property Is FLOODED | We Found Something Crazy

Our abandoned creek property is flood bad. I never seen this coming. I take my German shepherd guard dog with me to search the property and to see if we can see anymore sign of the black bear that we think is living on our land. To my surprise we find something crazy.
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[@pebear]

I grew up around black bears and they tend to keep to themselves and shy away from humans. If they do come around, you must make them learn to stay away from humans. A shotgun with rock salt is good to have around. Long handle shovels are good and baseball bats, m80's and other fireworks are good for scaring them off. Don't leave your garbage or food out. Don't put out any bird feeders. Any trash in barrels needs to be secure with bungy cords or locked up. Also keep some bear spray around too. Now if your bears are brown / grizzly bears then stay away from them at all costs and maybe hunt them out of your property. Black bears are not usually a problem, just don't make them a problem by making your property a bear paradise with readily available food.

[@suemartinez715]

Always carry bear spray and pew pew!

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Good advice 😊!

[@karenmcconnell2270]

@@suemartinez715 just wondering what is bear spray and what does it do? How do you use it

[@sask.watcher473]

@@karenmcconnell2270 it's essentially pepper spray.

[@ernestclements7398]

While Black bears are common in Missouri, Arkansas, and louisiana, and parts of Oklahoma, Grizzlies aren't found east of the Rockies

[@bonnieb6687]

Usually, where you see the yellow flowers (daffodils) it means there was once an old homeplace nearby. Would probably be a great place to go metal detecting.

[@jeannebeal4924]

I was just remembering another YT that said that about flowers in odd places...he & wife found some amazing old coins,buttons etc from pre-civil war days. Also old cutlery, horseshoes...all kinds of things!!!! They do metal detecting for fun.

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Metal detecting would be so fun😊!

[@lorriescott7965]

I have heard the same thing about the daffodils

[@journeybrook9357]

Time to pull out the metal detector.

[@phillisjohnsonpj]

The bent tree is an Indian marker tree. They would train the trees to point usually towards water or a trail. My Dad lived in Vina Alabama. The University of Alabama has a study on them and the coordinates where they are located. They visited him and took pictures . It points to the Greek on the back of his property.

[@judye2805]

I remember hearing about these Indian Marker Trees several years ago. My daughter and I did find several around where we live in South New Jersey. Love going with you and your family on your explorations! However, I fear for your safety especially when you were going into the camper and bus.

[@cindiallain8542]

Wow this is so interesting

[@judywaikiki2450]

Wow! Your property has so many happenings on it animals, springs, creek life, and so much exciting things to do. God bless you guys and may God keep you all safe. All Aloha from the Big Island of Hawai’i🌺

[@judithgillis267]

What part of south jersey are you from? I live in Cape May County, New Jersey.

[@phillisjohnsonpj]

I live in North Alabama. Russellville in Franklin County

[@shanoteri476]

Gabby reminds me of my old shepherd, she loved the water. We were blessed to have 15 amazing years with her

[@JaneSpencer-ns7po]

Thank you for taking us with you on your walks, you have no idea what it means to me. It was one of the things I most enjoyed with my German Shepherd. She is long gone now and I am in a wheelchair courtesy of MS and cancer. I still enjoy life but do miss those long walks, so thank you again from the UK :)

[@barbaratucker7125]

Prayers for you

[@teresamariner4238]

Hugs n prayers!

[@JaneSpencer-ns7po]

​@@barbaratucker7125 Thank you so much, this means the world to me 💖

[@JaneSpencer-ns7po]

@@teresamariner4238 Thank you so much, this means the world to me 💖

[@kellybowman5746]

Sending love and prayers from Ohio. ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@leann4925]

Sean I'm so happy that you took Gabby with you. That was good training for her. Good thing you went there as you will know where not to build any cabins. Loved the waterfall as the sound is awesome. Gosh I enjoyed this and thanks. Love y'all

[@darlenejordahl3187]

Gabby is probably enjoying this as well as being by herself for a change. That must be fun!

[@barefootreba]

I would love to hike on all that land. I think I would be afraid though being alone for a lot of reasons😂

[@riddle8062]

It's good that you are able to see what the creek does as it rains for several days. Gabby was having so much fun exploring the new land. She was enjoying the fresh water! Awesome.

[@PatriciaFdr]

Yes a Bear could do that. They’ll scratch as high as 4-6’ to mark their territory & rub their backs too. Stay Safe That water is running fast😮

[@hollerlakehomestead3181]

So will bobcats! It could be a big cat as well.

[@nancyh.7947]

WOW...how exciting!! Gabs had one of her best days.....having dad all to herself exploring strange, new property and playing in the water as much as she wants!! Doesn't get much better than that, can't wait to see all your new property has to offer!! :)

[@gregs-gran2002]

❤️❤️❤️ LOVE Gabby!! She is so intelligent. Bringing her with you helps insure your safety. My husband was working on the truck with our Shepherd laying in the grass. He heard Sally growl. He turned around and she had a Pit pinned by the throat. It made the mistake of coming in our yard. My girl loved swimming in our pool. If there were children swimming she was the self appointed life guard. ❤️❤️❤️

[@davidbingham7404]

I think Gabby had a wonderful time in the water, thanks for the opportunity to see all the other things on the new property. I think you may have a tree rub from a big buck, a bear would be higher from it's claws and not a big patch, put a camera pointed at the tree to see what is causing the rub, great video Dutch. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤❤.

[@adabellerodriguez7172]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish I was forty years younger and bought a property like that. It's absolutely beautiful and will be something your family will cherish for generations to come.

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

It could be a bear narking territory or looking for bugs. I also could believe it is a big cat also marking territory. Thanks for taking us along with you. After your last couple of videos, it was a treat to see what the weather can do to your property. It is beautiful.

[@billysmith6899]

Doesn't seem like much bark on the ground ..

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

@@billysmith6899 true that there doesn’t seem to be a lot of bark on the ground but I doubt that all of that damage was done at on time. Vey good observation though!

[@jeanettec6212]

Its just a guess but If its a bear or big cat its marking territory or sharpening claws! Scary!

[@deannacalef3513]

Sasquatch getting some chew.

[@patdavis8018]

It's not a cat. The wood is too smooth.

[@SA-ke4zl]

She's having the time of her life! Love the adventure. From you insert, I think it is a bear too.

[@kathleenbueter1272]

What an awesome piece of land you have there. God has blessed you abundantly and above all measure.

[@suemartinez715]

I agree with bear or cat marks

[@larryjacobsen9345]

Wood Pecker

[@johnfarrow5873]

That double trunk tree that was laid over on the side is a marker for the local indigenous people for something so depending on which way it's pointing it could be pointing to where the water is or something else within the area have a look around see what you can find and you'll have an idea what that marker mean

[@karenturner7983]

Gabby was having a blast. She really enjoyed the adventure!! Thanks for sharing.

[@christinastewart9830]

WOW! That was so cool! Amazing how much water there is in and around the creek! So beautiful! I be spring is gonna be so beautiful!😊❤️

[@pamelahouser3487]

Your property looks so beautiful. The waterfall and creek sound so inviting as well. Your dog is trying to obey, but is so new to her surroundings that she is too busy to come back. This is awesome.

[@lindatimmons3675]

I know. I live in the Texas Panhandle area and we are so dry, just seeing that creek and listening to it run makes me envy you folks getting rain. We have a little bit of snow but that's it.

[@rsmobley4685]

You need to get gps collars for the dogs. Gabby listens so good! That also is cool to see how the land changes after it rains. River looks like some fun rafting.

[@chrisjohanson9284]

That tree is very interesting, the water fall how beautiful. The ledges were really flooded, the creak was raging. I was so afraid Gabby was going to fall off the edge. Your property has some very great adventures. Keep doing stuff like this I enjoy watching. Take care, stay safe hope your packing pew pew. ❤️🙏👍🙏❤️

[@judithgillis267]

Yes he should always carry when out there.

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Dutch. Great video. That's a good size bear Be careful and safe. Creek is a little bit high LOL. Yall have a great property. God bless and love yall 👍💖💖

[@susandixon3970]

Yes that is a black bear taking the bark off of the tree getting insects to eat.

[@lindahipp8329]

Love exploring your property with you. Gabby sure was loving it. Sure glad she didn't fall in the creek. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@carolynjohnson6792]

Dutch those flowers are daffodils. Here in NC some call them Buttercup's. They can be dug up & replanted wherever you want. They will come back yr after yr. They are a bulb. Gabby had a blast!! She's a great dog The Waterfall sounds were so relaxing 😌 The creek was crazy! At least you know now how wide it can get. Thanks for taking me with you on this exciting exploration! Be safe & have your eyes & ears on high alert!! GOD Bless your Family 🙏🙏🌹🙏🙏🙏 Love 🌻 from NC 💜

[@lanasawyer9812]

I don’t know how you’re going to get anything done at the homestead now because there is just so much exploring that needs to be done! If that were me I would have to be out there every day checking it out!!! So awesome!!!! I hope Gabby didn’t get too cold that night - she had to be soaked to the bone!

[@judyloveland6544]

Our family has land in the Adirondacks. Bears scratch at trees. There have been several bears that we have seen. They got into three of our campers. What a huge mess they did make. Love watching all of your blogs. We live in western New York. Judy

[@margelittleboy]

@Judy Loveland Hello fellow western NYer! Love the Adirondacks - spent summers as a camp nurse on Forth Lake, near Inlet, where the bears would go to the town dump. Don’t see them west of Rochester, but 10 yrs ago on 390, by Dansville one crossed the highway. I’m sure there are some near our farm, but the area is filling up & pushing them west & south. We’ve got 14 acres, but homes all around.

[@fuzzylop9164]

Great idea to bring Gabbie with you to the new property. That tree looked like bear 🐻 dammage to me. When it is running like that the waterfall is beautiful. Daffodils up already. That is a early blooming variety. From creek to river. 😍 Gabbie had so much fun.

[@eagle777dh]

Tree is being worked on by woodpeckers you can see marks in closeup. All the chips are straight down a bear or cat would swipe and leave grooves. Beautiful piece of land.

[@scannfamily4863]

It is most likely from a bear scratching to mark it territory. Glad to see you going to the property after it rains so you know where flooding is going to happen. Thank You for taking us on the hike with you. Lots of beautiful wildlife. Much Love from our family to your family 💞

[@lesmoore3638]

Looked like a dead, rotted tree. Bears leave claw marks.

[@christinestill7303]

@@lesmoore3638 you’re right. And the claw marks are usually higher up, not at ground level.

[@KellyWatts1302]

@@christinestill7303 baby bears doing the lower claw marks 🐻❤️?

[@lesmoore3638]

@@christinestill7303 The debris could just be dead wood sluffing off. To high for a porcupine and I don't know if they'd bother with rotten wood? What about deer rutting? I'm just making an educated guess and I'm not to educated.

[@barrybri]

Raccoons scratching for grubs;a bear would have done more damage and scattered the rotten wood farther from the trunk.The scat the other day looked like bear poop which can contaminate water with Giardia so you need a good water filter and it's best to get your drinking water closest to the spring source.

[@darlenefoster7771]

Your property looks interesting, and I know you are having fun doing this. Please be careful when you are walking up and down the hills , my suggestion is that you use a walking stick when walking out there by yourself. Enjoy your channel

[@crmfilling1960]

Definitely looks like a bear marking territory spot. That's a ton of water out of nothing. Real swift looking in most areas. Deer blind should absolutely be moved into a safer area. The swimming hole does not currently look as much fun as it did before. Great exploration of the areas.

[@donnapadgett6583]

Just amazing. Gaby is having a ball. The property is just gorgeous 😍. God had really blessed you 🙏. Thank you for sharing 😃 🙏

[@angelacruse7066]

I live in Kentucky, and we call those flowers Buttercups. They start growing close to Easter and are usually in full bloom by Easter. When I was younger I would pick some and put them in water with food coloring in the water and put the flowers in the water . Whatever color you put in the water it would turn the edges of the bloom that color. I used red most of the time. Maybe your girls could try it.

[@kathymac21]

We call them butter cups in NC too. I have some popping out of the ground getting ready to bloom soon.

[@tilly28569]

In the uk those are daffodils. They come in all sizes.

[@GGunderson100]

Thank you for taking us along !

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and the animals

[@KeepingItDutch]

Thanks so much

[@weavaman2216]

We call those flowers Jonquils. Usually the first flower of spring. It would be a good time to look for arrowheads after it all subsides. I wonder what kind of fish are in the creek.

[@christinelippincott5189]

Dutch great property, to the marred up tree, porcupine and pileted woodpeckers do that here on our lands. To the bear I thought I saw the opening of a den on the log you guys climbed over in the family outing,last video. The den openings are surprisingly small. Now to the bent tree ,did you know native American would bend over trees so they would grow as a marker to others for travel direction markers. Many were pretty nomatic.

[@venusbrown3957]

That sounds so awesome I love to hear that sound God bless you and keep you all safe that might have been a bear or a cat a big cat if you know what I mean God bless you and keep you safe I'll keep you in my prayers always

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures and your farm

[@cherylcampbell7341]

I m from syracuse ny too!!

[@lindakaufmann9099]

I am from upstate New York too

[@Cdentonphr]

Gaby is the STAR of this video!! How funny & awesome!! She loves it!! 💕

[@kathywifall6844]

Glad you always have a pow-pow ready with you. Sure can hear that water flowing. I love that property. Your GS girls are so beautiful. I have never seen bear tracks, even though we had one crossing the county highway a few years ago. I do think it was a bear scratch, as if filing his/her nails, even wild animals like their pedicures and manicures.

[@martharock8377]

Looks like you've found your best exploring partner! Go Gabby!!! You have so much more to explore! I love it! Watch for Sasquatch.

[@thegranmama]

I am soooo glad you took Gabby with you-important when you go there alone with all the excitement the last couple weeks. That creek is amazing-thank you for a great share

[@crissychapman5471]

Those flowers are daffodils you can dig them up and replant them. Thanks for the journey with you on your walk.

[@katherineleonowski7289]

Dig a good 2 inches to get the whole bulb out,, they reproduce themselves and u will have a lovely patch of dafadills blooming !!!

[@elainedegoede6276]

That was super nice to see, Dutch. Thanks to Gabby too🥰

[@joebufford2972]

Thank you for that awesome video. Gabby seemed to love the property with all the water. The waterfall your whole family climbed up is now raging, and the hole where the spring is is so deep now. Gabby could barely climb out lol 🤣🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@sheltdog8463]

I noticed a few things and the tree definitely could be from a bear digging out bugs to eat. The other tree is a or appears to be a Indian marker, usually where you find daffodils you’ll find a old home site, I believe at 13:28 their is a big round hole on your right that’s looks like it could have been a root cellar. If Indians were on the property they would have set up on the highest point around there. I would buy myself a metal detector and detect around the daffodil area for sure! You may be able to look up the properties history through the usgs mapping system.

[@russellwatters5891]

That creek became a roaring river in a day or two, and you're right, the runoff from above it will have it peaking in a day or two. Gabby sure did enjoy scouring the ground for different smells, she was having a great time. Love what you're doing ❤️

[@karencuster6030]

Thanks for taking us along on the exploring !

[@DebbiMarie]

What an amazing property. It was so beautiful to share that with you. ❤️🐼💜

[@pattybaker5105]

A normal dog’s temperature is 101.6-102.5. Gabby laying in the stream helps cool her off since they can only pant to help cool themselves.🦮💖💦 Looks like a fun day, thanks for sharing with us. You need to carve yourself a walking stick, could be a fun activity with the girls.

[@darcyzulick2118]

Very interesting when I was a little girl we had lots of land and my dog who is part German Shepherd and my horse and I practically lived in the woods I was not afraid of much when I was younger loved the woods every day I would be in them.

[@tubeviewer57]

Love love seeing your property👍🏼 The dog is sure loving it as well…stay safe🙏🏼❤️

[@joycepray1132]

Gabby is having the time of her life! Beautiful property!!

[@christinespry7150]

Glad you took Gabby along with you ,seeing her in that water worried me for a moment ,yes thats bear after some nice bugs you found bear scat last time you were there it all adds up ,hopefully you will get some idea of the wildlife thats about, be safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@laurashepard5915]

Yall have some BEAUTIFUL property Mr. Dutch!! Gabby sure is enjoying it!!

[@earlalford7694]

Cool video beautiful dog thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@irenebrown645]

Nice there is a leaf floor, no mud. Amazing run off!. The tree could be a bear scratching, looking for grubs that live under the bark. Thanks for taking us along exploring your new property.

[@lynnplestid2711]

Daffodils are a sign of an old homestead around there somewhere

[@katherineleonowski7289]

Yes...I'm a historian and that is a well-known fact!!! Something about those rock formations reminded me of a very possible earlier settlement...exciting!!! The artifacts to be found , oh boy!!!

[@amandalee1959]

Absolutely Loved watching Gabby exploring with you She cracked me up laying down in the water 😂 Enjoying all your videos Stay Safe and keep a pew pew with you and bear spray Gorgeous Land God Bless You and your Family Always 🙏🏻

[@stevecocroft6195]

Those flowers usually mean that’s an old home site. Be cautious of a hand dug well.

[@colleendean7435]

Dutch this was wonderful watching Gabby having the time of her life!! So Great!!! This is just the start of so much more. Since you had drought conditions. Gonna be crazy to see just how much water you will have on your property. Michigan

[@MarciaMeree]

Enjoying this abandoned property a lot. Gabby was in heaven out there

[@angelagreen3742]

The flowers that you found when you was with Gabby and at the creek are called daffodils are usually about March April time and they are beautiful .love your videos . Angela from UK 🇬🇧

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

It was fascinating to see how the water flows on the property. You had at least one area where you could probably put a nice sized one or two acre retention pond. I would note the low areas where a nice pond could go. 💖💖💖

[@dianeshort8066]

Love the new property.

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Hi Dutch, your hike with family proved you got some black bears on your property. The scat you found is bear. On this hike with K-9 Gaby the tree scratching confirmed territory markers from Yogi. Just be safe they usually stay clear of us humans. Food sources hold them close to their domain out of convenience. Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@glennaharrell5782]

I love that waterfall❤ that property is full of so many hidden gems. You could live there full time and most likely never find them all in a 25 yr span. Just amazing❤

[@steveniabaldridge-welch7080]

Very interesting. Makes me remember when I lived on the farms as a child when my brother & I would investigate the 2-80 acres farms! I think it is a bear tree you found & that creek is flowing like a river & fast! ❤️

[@debbycolflesh7892]

Think a bear loves that tree. I’m enjoying the walks. So amazing. Look at all the deer. Beautiful

[@tinamitchell3764]

Wow, that property is gorgeous. Gabby sure was having a good time. That definitely looked like a bear scratch tree. I've been expecting you to find a tree that mountain lions have been using as a scratching post. So those caves may actually be dens for animals. A few times Gabby had her nose in the air like she was catching a scent. I'm glad you brought her along because the noise from the creek and the waterfall would have made it hard to hear something or someone approach. Looks like you could use that bus as a deer blind. 🤔

[@karinschneemann4731]

Y’all are truly blessed to have spring(s) on your new property There is a lot of history out there and it would be interesting to learn about the property Stay safe God bless Love from West Central Texas 💜

[@rebeccashaffer5710]

I loved watching Gabby in the water! Beautiful land, it reminds me of my ancestors land in Missouri.

[@mukumomkttt]

So glad you included the pictures of the deer.

[@lindadetlef1105]

She's just cooling herself off! Loving them water😍

[@beverlyparrott3890]

Dutch, that is the best property. Ya will love going there. Kevin's new property has that neat rock cabin overlooking the lake. You two are stepping it up for each to go enjoy each other's vacation lands. Gabby was in a world of her own being separated from the animals at home. Its good for her soul. A rest from guarding the animals for a while. Plus she'll sleep good tonight. Love your place. Hope whatever scratched off the tree has moved on down quite a ways.

[@AZJH8374]

BONNIE, THE TRAILOR IS RIGHT ABOVE THE DAFFODIL. YOU LOOK LIKE A LITTLE BOY ON AN ADVENTURE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE WOODS I LOVE ❤️ IT!! THANKS FOR TAKING US ALONG. GABBY IS GOING TO HAVE ALOT TO TELL HER BUDDY THAT DIDN'T GET TO COME! LOVE THE CHANNEL. ❤️

[@anj3595]

What a good dog she is. How fun to explore with your dog.

[@elaineschwarzhoff238]

For sure tall enough for a good size bear! Geez , you and Gabby be careful! I’m glad you brought Gabby with you ! I’d be carrying a gun and bear spray. That’s a river now! That’s crazy

[@roberthathaway7958]

Love walking around with you and gab so great love it

[@sandeepettit696]

Wow, what a difference from the other videos of the area. Gabby is such a beautiful dog! I hope you carry a weapon when you're out there. I definitely noticed that as a sign of Bear in the area. Thank you for sharing.

[@tammytsuchiyama8858]

Wow your new property is going to be filled with gorgeous flowers. Gabby is very curious and well behaved. What a blessing. ❤

[@bettyhutcheson9318]

Gabby had so much fun!!

[@donnae4201]

Hi Dutch, hey thanks for sharing more of your property with us. Lots of water. Creek looks beautiful. Gabby sure had fun. Be blessed stay safe

[@gaylevincent2397]

Loved everything, and seeing Gabby playing in the water was so cute 😍 😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ love the sound of the waterfall 😊😊 thank you for sharing have a wonderful evening ❤️ ♥️ 😊

[@foxybrown1742]

Hey Dutch. Gabby is so happy and intelligent. She has excellent recall.

[@lorriescott7965]

What a great day to be out scouting the property. You have an awesome piece of property.

[@Nelswifi]

Great shots with the trail cam, thanks for sharing I love those. I’m glad Gabby listens so good she scared me too getting close to that swift water. I have a GSD looks a lot like her, we have a pool and she swims every chance she can. Love your videos and family thanks for sharing

[@kathywilliamson223]

That tree is awesome. I love moss.

[@terriej2246]

Beautiful property. We live just south of you 30 miles or so and we got 2.75” in those two days. Pond definitely got higher!

[@carolfrancis6737]

LOVED the adventure!!! Yes I believe it's a bear scratching

[@hobbinpooter]

I love your new property❤

[@carolb3122]

That walk on the new property was so cool. Loved the trail cam pics at the end. Looks like you have a nice hunting area.

[@lynbrown4054]

Enjoyed the walk with you, Gabby deserves a treat when you get home, she was so good. The tree looks like a bear, next time I would take a rifle with you. Just incase Gabby and the bear meet.

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

That was nice. Gabby was having a blast! God bless!

[@kjevans68]

Bring Gabby down there in the summertime she'll love it

[@mrsquidmanmike]

You are lucky to see what the property looks like when it is flooded. This will show you where not to build anything and areas to look out for flash flooding. I love the property. It has so much potential for you and the family. Much better than a flat plot of land. That could be from a bear. I haven't looked at trees on my property for bear scratches. I have black bear, bobcats, coyotes, fox and a few other critters where I am in the southern Adirondack Mountains in New York.

[@cherylverhelst8245]

That sure is some beautiful property. I’d say that tree is a scratching post for a bear most likely looking for some bugs to eat. Glad you took Gabby with you she had a grand time.

[@pamelahousley7543]

Very possible black bear. Be careful when y’all are out there. Gabby had a ball - she was so excited checking new things. Glad you were able to check out the new property after that huge rain - learned a lot more about the land. So happy for y’all.