Overnight Winter Camping in a Bushcraft Tarp Shelter - Snowshoe Hare Hunting

Marie, Comet, and I head out into the snow-covered forest to do an overnight tarp camping trip and snowshoe hare hunt.
This time, Marie and I started our adventure with a short walk in to a nice clearing in the woods I had spotted last fall. We built our selves a short-term tarp shelter, collected lots of wood from nearby trees, and then crafted ourselves a nice hot fire to last us the night. After that was finished, I decided to try my luck hunting the snowshoe hare that were in the area, as I had noted the amount of tracks I had seen earlier in the day. Without luck, I returned to camp and Marie and I cooked ourselves some pork ribs we had packed in. We then converted our fire into a Siberian log fire, and went to bed. The next morning, we awoke and cooked some sausages. After, we began packing up to head out. We tore down the shelter, returned the wood we used back to nature, and made sure our fire was out. That concluded our trip in the Canadian backwoods.
Enjoy the silent adventure.
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[@wituikbws]

Enjoy the silent adventure everyone! The best ways to help me and the channel out are to leave feedback on what you liked and didn't like, share the video, and give it a thumbs up if you enjoyed. Doing these three things allow me to produce better content at a quicker rate for you all to enjoy. Stay warm and have a great day!

[@johnnynanners]

I really enjoy your videos. They're beautifully filmed, edited and always provide interesting content. But who is the person behind these creations? I would love to hear some dialogue, minimal would suffice. Teaching points, why you chose your location? Outdoor techniques and goals you're working on etc. Just my selfish ask! haha Keep doing you.

[@wituikbws]

Thank you! I'm going to try to include a little dialogue and see how it goes in my next video. Just some talk between Marie and I. If that goes alright maybe I'll add a little more :) Thanks for the feedback

[@johnnynanners]

Very good dude! Can’t wait!

[@birdie399]

Silence is golden. You don’t need some rambling commentary. Because your environment is so different to my place I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@chriscandy3021]

I was getting a little nervous until I saw the ribs. Great video

[@vagneroliveira1406]

Very very nice!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@rahmatshah1752]

Nice video

[@tacticaltonto3777]

Great video...!!

[@dekafamilychannel2459]

Saya suka video anda dan tambah lebih seru kalau anda juga berburu untuk mendapatkan makanan dihutan. Biar terlihat lebih menyatu dengan alam👍👍👍

[@aumoiha3496]

Thank you You make real life in nature not scary.

[@altair458]

This is great, thank you👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@donaldthomas3606]

Love the video as always

[@DzidekTahoe]

In the end, there is a movie with You and Wife in the woods. .45-70 at the ready and .410 at hand for the rabbit. Beautiful movie and delicious ribs from the fire. Greetings from the same side of Canada. Beautiful British Columbia.Regards.

[@mikehopper9516]

My friend your cinematography skills are unbelievable. Nice job! Thank you for taking us along on this beautiful trip.

[@wituikbws]

mike hopper Thank you!! I’ve been working on that a lot lately :)

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Great video as always

[@wituikbws]

Thanks!

[@miz3577]

I love your videos. So many people spend time explaining everything they're doing. I like that you just camp and do your thing! Keep them coming!

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Nice overnight trip. Maybe a ice fishing trip with fish for dinner. But I enjoy all the videos that you put out. Great job camping with the wife Nicholas.

[@wituikbws]

Michael McDonald Thanks! That’s funny, we’re in the middle of planning an ice fishing camping trip and we just saw your comment haha

[@journeyman7189]

Excellent night out Nicholas and Marie. Beautifully shot as always. Thanks Nate

[@JackknifeBuschSchuleSurvival]

you got a new cam, looks nice! Regards from germany, Matt, thanks man!

[@wituikbws]

jackknife68 It’s actually the same camera and same lens haha. It was just a good area with good lighting :). Thanks for watching!

[@diener586]

@@wituikbws still use d3400 and 35mm 1.8? I thought you changed camera. Personally, I like the dark and high contrast scene you took(or edited) before.

[@wituikbws]

@@diener586 D3200 with a 35mm f1.8. I'm still a few models behind. Which scene are you referring too? From a past video?

[@oktakomalasari7451]

👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍

[@derfusswandererfrank8566]

C'est un super Video. Ca fais plaisir a vous voir. Merci

[@xmind123]

That was a nice Custom knife. Really enjoyed the music as well. Thank you for another video.

[@wituikbws]

I'm glad you enjoyed

[@crzyguyoutdoors2585]

I enjoy the silent vids very much and just enjoy watching you interact in the bush. Thanks for sharing, best of luck!

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Great video. Nice set up. Thanks for sharing

[@wituikbws]

Thanks!

[@jeffstewart7105]

I really look forward to these! Keep it up!

[@wituikbws]

I'll try!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Awesome time in the woods! Send me some of that snow!

[@wituikbws]

Snow incoming

[@mistersmith158]

Both these last two videos were really good; I like the two of you together. Sill liking your style man; so keep it coming well done

[@EatCarbs]

Looked like a good time to me. Thanks for the video

[@wituikbws]

Sure was. Nice name by the way

[@EatCarbs]

Thanks

[@bertvsrob]

absolute madlad

[@jimsmall3864]

make a half circle with the snow 10 ft. from your shelter. build your fire in between the wall of snow and the shelter and your night will be comfortable. also if you are using tripod sides stack pine boughs around them,it will make your evening much more comfortable and is shelter for your tools.

[@johnearhart8811]

Awesome. Keep them coming.

[@wituikbws]

Thanks :)

[@bravo3760]

Good luck and success

[@user-pl3dd4yc3h]

отлично) рад видеть!!)

[@GHOFGrant]

Another great camping trip on video. I enjoyed it!

[@mikeboone4425]

One more thing gets yourself Silky saw you live much longer . Happy trails

[@wituikbws]

I'm looking into some right now actually!

[@mikeboone4425]

@@wituikbws I do have 2 the Pocket boy and the Big Boy 2000 there just hard to beat they really are you some people cannot or refuse to us it properly. They are pull saws you have to train the brain and hands to pull on the cut and never push and remember it is not a race you can not treat it like a push saw or you will have nothing but bent blades us it as it was made to be used and it will be your best buddy in the forest trust me . Stay safe out there and you should also when the timber is available try out the Siberian Log fire we did and it's great but we do not have the timber you do here in California it would take 5 years to get permission to fell a 10 to 20 inch tree so We have to find fails and that's stuff here .Happy trails

[@vanessajaramillo8011]

You guys are so cute...

[@wituikbws]

Vanessa Jaramillo Why thank you

[@tobiasball5225]

Brother, you do things right.

[@WoodyAndy]

Beautiful and atmospheric. Great production skills - looking forward to the next one. All the best from the UK

[@wituikbws]

Thank you! The best to you too

[@user-ij7rx7em3t]

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[@tramontane3239]

Australian Duster, best shell for the money, its a 4 season coat. Wool pants. Great video, thanks.

[@wituikbws]

I'll have to look into one

[@SONOHIRASHI]

live in japan great video me too

[@elwha6025]

Really great stuff!! I like how you use old school gear and heck, you're not even old. Tell me about your backpack. Reminds me of my first one back in the late 60's.

[@infomanic1]

Very nice videos, I like your style. We have similar weather conditions and nature here in Estonia. In some day I want to visit Canada..

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! You should! You feel right at home considering the weather similarities haha

[@joelymariano9701]

Nice video from 🇵🇭 keep up i love survival.. Bushcraft since i live I.mountainous area but.. No ice so cold.. Maybe i cannot stand 🤣🤣😭❄️😂

[@kamalismail4111]

Such a nice camping Love from Bangladesh

[@stevebuckler9354]

bet its nice having a partner to get outdoors with

[@wituikbws]

It is

[@AHTFoto]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. Nice done, I love it when I don't get car or boat sick because of camera movements. I love the editing and the great white balance. Thanks again for this video. Best wishes from Arve Herman Tangen from Trysil in Norway. 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴👍

[@platforma1974]

Great video as always, please please make a bed with branches or something next time .. I felt the frozen ground in my stomach when I saw your sleeping bags almost touching it .. a bit of comfort for you makes the viewers also comfortable

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Such great videos, such awesome editing and photography and scenes in everyone of your videos...cheers Fred

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! :)

[@cliffordwright1603]

Another great video I really love this stuff you’ve inspired me to get out to the bush tomorrow

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! We're getting out there tomorrow too. We're filming a catch and cook :)

[@guilhermepinheiro8598]

Hey man, just found your Channel. Great video. Just subscribe. Greatings from Brasil.

[@prestongilbert4199]

A ++++++

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Ah camping in the grizzlys🙏. My favourite area on the whole map

[@wituikbws]

Mine too actually! That and the Heartlands

[@bitinggoat2891]

Wax up those carhartts! Keeps your butt and knees way drier. I tried it and haven’t looked back! Another stellar video 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@wituikbws]

Great idea. I've been looking for some wax in Canada. Thanks for watching!

[@didiertrekkeur]

bonjour de Normandie je viens juste de vous découvrir j'aime se que vous faites dans se décor grandiose et ainsi de pouvoir le vivre à deux merci du partage et au passage je me suis abonnée

[@wituikbws]

Bonjour du Canada! Merci pour votre subscription! J'espère que vous continuerez à apprécier mes vidéos

[@didiertrekkeur]

@@wituikbws merci à vous oui j'aime tout simplement ça fait rêver à bientôt

[@villain1409]

Sweet!

[@wituikbws]

Thanks!

[@villain1409]

@@wituikbws You are very welcome & thank you.

[@baoutdoors2626]

Awesome scenery, excellent filming skills. Thumbs-up!!!

[@robertoantunes9390]

Belo video,mostrando com é a sobrevivência em condições extremas.Um abraço direto de Pato Branco.Parana.Brasil.

[@misplacedhillbilly7594]

Poetic,

[@wituikbws]

Thank you :)

[@niklasrajfalk]

My favorite menn end dog,

[@wituikbws]

Thanks for watching :)

[@niklasrajfalk]

@@wituikbws Dear friend, I wish you a nice weekend. You are the top guy you learn a lot from you. Your documentary is amazing. Take care of little dog and your girl. I hope I will meet you sometime. You are welcom to Stockholm.

[@wituikbws]

@@niklasrajfalk You have a nice weekend as well! Thanks for the support!

[@garylavender-aaron2420]

Haven't seen you for a while.I enjoy watching the whole outdoor thing. Would like to see different shelters being made and different ways you start a fire. The way you act in your videos is great. It allows me to make my own mind up as to your thoughts. Keep showing us your outdoor activities they are all interesting.

[@wituikbws]

I'll be sure to change it up! Marie and I just filmed a video where we didn't use shelters at all! haha

[@CatheVlogs]

You guys make such cool videos😍

[@wituikbws]

Thanks!

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

Enjoyed watching this video subbed you. ..Regards Caen 😎

[@MasterFatness]

The sheer fact that there is a dog in this video, having the time of it's life, is enough to warrant a thousand likes from me. Sadly, you will have to make do with the one.

[@wituikbws]

One is plenty! Thank you for your support though!

[@ederjonassupren5795]

Ganhou mais um inscrito, adoro bushcraft .

[@wituikbws]

Grato pela assinatura! Estou feliz por você estar curtindo meus vídeos

[@QairiIbrahim]

Beautiful view, greetings from Malaysia. Support for the channel, give it back, guys.

[@DonnaConrady]

Is my eyesight failing? Where's the pup? Really good to see both you and Marie :)) March has come in like a lion here in Maine and I'm not sure it's going to go out like a lamb. I see winter still has her grip there too. You can stop sending those frigid blasts sweeping down to us, thank you (heh heh). Hello to Marie and thanks for video Nic, Take care and be well. Donna

[@davidhowell2456]

Another great one. After watching several of your videos, I just now subbed. Love the atmosphere, the cinematography, and the fact that you just let us enjoy what you're doing without the annoying lectures on how or why you did this or that. Some natural banter wouldn't be unwelcome, as I see you've got some requests for that, but I've no need for it. The peace and quiet is just one of the great reasons I love the great outdoors.

[@terrilstout8076]

Buy some Filson Tin Pants. They'll keep you dry, and last years. Buy them a bit big.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Ah, Another GREAT Video of you 2 do'in what is the Most FUN in the Winter⛺🏕 He-he. Where was your Dog🐶 this trip?

[@wituikbws]

I'm glad you enjoyed! We had to bring her home mid trip sadly, she got herself completely soaked and we couldn't dry her off since she is afraid of fire

[@kevinwoolsey1659]

Nicholas, another great video. Too bad about the snowshoe hare not making an appearance. Maybe a snare next time? Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! I'm not sure of the legality of snares here, I'd have to look into it.

[@mikeboone4425]

Nice looking blade with that thickness it should have good heft to it I do not like light blades I feel like I am being cheated if the knife is light just a thing with me . Happy trails

[@wituikbws]

It's a pretty stout knife. The best one I've had my hands on by far. It's made by Mike Jones Knife & Tool if you interested in seeing his other work. Thanks for always watching by the way! I await your comments haha

[@mikeboone4425]

@@wituikbws I went to Mikes site but the fact that he wants my info is a turn of all I want are prices to see if I would even be interested at 75 I have learned the hard way you need to keep as much of your privacy as you can I think he's making a big mistake in marketing but what the hell I 'm only 75 and over my life time have spent thousands and thousands on toys but not once did I have to give my info to get a price. I do like his stuff take care stay safe out there .Happy Trails

[@deutsch7881]

LIVE

[@darrylpope7740]

Your wife’s outfit reminded me of Sharon Stone’s in the movie “The Quick And The Dead.”

[@wituikbws]

I'll pass the message on haha

[@frilink]

Great video, Why don't you built yourself a "Yaranga" which is a tent within a tent..... It's traditionally use by the "Chukchi" tribe who lives deep in the siberians, It'll keep you warm even if the temp outside plummeted into the negatives Celsius just by using your bodyheat..... You can use a modern tent to be the "outer" tent and use a traditional "Yaranga" for the inner tent where you'll be sleeping in.....

[@billcochran4072]

Hey Nicholas, I’m hooked on your videos since I don’t get much of a chance to get away very often, it’s good therapy for me! Always good to see Marie enjoy your outings with you as well, you’re very fortunate! It’s good that you keep your rifles close by, here in Arizona, our bears don’t really go into hibernation (at least not the whole winter) mountain lions are another threat. I’m sure you’ve been asked many times but what breed is your dog? She seems to be very good natured.

[@butterballjitsu19]

I noticed the rifle was cocked and ready. What were you waiting on? Great vid so far. The silence is bliss. Just getting it done.

[@wituikbws]

Butterball Jitsu It was half cocked for safety, not fully cocked. We keep it around for predator protection/survival purposes. Thanks for watching! I’m glad you’re enjoying :)

[@tramontane3239]

Bears come out in winter. It is common for them to leave the den during winter. A bear out in the winter is a hungry bear.

[@butterballjitsu19]

I never knew bears came back out. I figured it was for predator protection. Good to know.

[@thomasbellis3400]

Hi from Australia, what were you tracking? Deer, rabbit? Anywho, another fantastic video guys. Love the silence! 👍🏻

[@darrylpope7740]

By the way, Nicholas; you got this “Young Guns” thing goin’.

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Darryl Pope lol!

[@avhe2882]

It's look cooled

[@panachebushcraft4843]

Very nice scenery. You both are skillful and it shows ! Love the gear you have also, the vibe is real ! Is it cold out there in the West? We're having huge amount of snow and bone freezing nights here on the East side. Thanks for sharing your adventure !

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! It's not too cold out here, it's down to -17 tonight but it's going to warm up the next few days.

[@lorddragoncanoealexander5172]

Hoo raw great camp ! I enjoy y’all just as y’all are your pacs the same ? Just one with frame one no frame ??? Keep it up y’all doing just fine !

[@mommyoftwoboys123]

AWESOME SAUCE! How cold was it during the night?

[@georgehigdon4974]

A silky Katana-Boy, folding saw would have taken care of that big log you were wearing yourself out on! Just sayin'

[@wituikbws]

I'm looking to get one tomorrow actually hahaha

[@gregoutdoors7]

🤫😎👍🏻

[@brianspencer4220]

Hi Nicholas & Marie: Looks like quite a good camp out. I would have liked to see abit more about the siberian fire & I'm curious but why the two rifles? Of was one a shot gun? Thanks for the video Brian 78

[@Naturevores]

Where did you find your hat ? Great videos, that's wonderfull.

[@johnny4899]

that lever gun, marlin, henry ?.. 30-30 maybe ?

[@wituikbws]

johnny Marlin 1895 CBA in .45-70

[@elcuervonegro]

What kind of camera do you use? It’s beautifully done. Love The sounds and angles.

[@wituikbws]

Nikon D3200. Nothing special

[@AndyX1337]

What happened with the dog? I enjoyed watching your video Thanks. :)

[@kckc7044]

hello from the UK, first time I have watched your channel, so far so good but what happened to the dog seen @1:22 ? it seems not to appear again for the rest of the film.

[@itsrewiquintal]

Awesome vid, too many images of your rifle, awesome vid tho.

[@payday316]

I always wondered how it would be to go camping in the winter with just a trap is it warm enuff to camp awesome video I think it's ok if you guys talk this is the second video and you guys don't talk what's that about I mean I love the quiet but your human interaction is good. Great video 2nd one I've watched

[@wituikbws]

It's perfectly fine as long as you bring the right sleeping gear. We slept all night and were warm in our sleeping bags :).

[@payday316]

@@wituikbws are these sleeping bags anything special cause I think I'm going to try this along one of are river banks your videos are so awesome could you live like your videos full time off grid as they say.

[@wituikbws]

@@payday316 They're just -15C rates down sleeping bags. When you go to buy a sleeping bag look at the temperature rating, usually on the outside of the stuff sack. Be very careful to not get it wet though! My long-term goal is to become self sufficient and live off-grid, or nearly off-grid. :)

[@payday316]

@@wituikbws that would just be awesome to live free beat of luck on your journey. I know I can learn alot watching your videos and maybe at some point I can also enjoy the outdoors as you do thanks for your response to questions thanks.

[@vannerdherd]

Just btw, not very many women wanna go do this type of adventure w/me like what you are doing...what do recommend?

[@wituikbws]

Not sure, we met by accident

[@jeepinjohnny2898]

wellllllll - have you married her yet ??? better look out - i’m feeling taller, skinner, harrier, and younger every day !!!

[@wituikbws]

Hahaha

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Nicholas what camera gear do you use for most of your videos? I am sure it is listed in one of the other videos along the way, but.....Fred

[@wituikbws]

Nikon D3200 with a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 DX

[@firefly5506]

Is that a 45-70?

[@wituikbws]

Yes

[@joeyng1282]

Androids 17 & 18.

[@toddcollard2064]

Enjoyed your video- whats the name brand of your hat?

[@wituikbws]

Todd Collard I’m glad! It’s a Smithbilt

[@kidda74]

I never understand these shelters, what exactly do they shelter you front there's nothing to it? If you didn't have a four seasons sleeping bag you'd be knackered?!

[@wituikbws]

Depends on the situation, that's why I carry a tarp and know other setups. We just had light snow that night so a tarp worked perfectly fine for us

[@bertvsrob]

the difference between out of the wind and wet and being directly open to the sky is night and day in terms of core temp retention. would you go back centuries and complain that tribesmen used furs and leathers to cover themselves? probably not.

[@aMadHouseProduction]

Where did the dog go?

[@wituikbws]

I was waiting to see if anyone would notice. We had to bring her home because she had gotten herself completely soaked and was too cold to stay the night. That's why there was a slight time jump between building the shelter and putting the beds in it.

[@danandino1848]

What happened to the dog ?