Poachers Come Set Our Fishing Spot On Fire!

What started out as a normal fishing day turned into an absolute nightmare when a poacher started a forest fire at our fishing spot. Luckily, Mark and I were able to fight the fire with buckets, bottles, and ourselves before things got too severe.
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[@beardedfisherman8608]

Why didn't you guys call the fire dept I hope but great job Boyz peace FROM THE NORTHEAST THE BEARDED FISHERMAN?!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

@@beardedfisherman8608 they would never have arrived in time to put that fire out. It probably would have been out of control if we had seen it a few seconds later than we did.

[@coxxx185]

You should seriously report that fire. The fire investigator might be able to find some evidence so they can track down who did it.

[@Gathorer]

Ya check the egg for finger prints!

[@SubJStan]

@@Gathorer they got us working in shifts!

[@coxxx185]

@@Gathorer That would actually be cool 😊

[@Gathorer]

@@SubJStan for the egg prints?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Ongoing process

[@TheTastyPastryYT]

Love the fact that you guys went out of your way to make sure that fire went out!! great job!!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it kinda felt like it was all or nothing.

[@alansloan88]

You sounded like Paris Hilton at the beginning, "That's hot" 😂

[@SubJStan]

I think Nicole Richie said that more than Paris but who’s counting?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I need that Paris Hilton money

[@jthetreasurefiend201]

This was insane. When I lived in the Carolinas, I had a neighbor who decided to burn a pile of pune straw in his yard. Unfortunately he didn't do the best at putting out the embers and the straw went inferno and caught his work shed on fire that night. I woke to explosions as he was standing outside with a garden hose. The fire department came and put out the fire, but since pinestraw is so persistent it caught back on fire the next 3 days straight. The fd finally sent the forestry to dig a firebreak. I understand what you were going through after seeing all that pinestraw. One thing I learned though is to push the ashes towards the center and create a path of dirt so the fire has a harder time of spreading. Well done and stay safe. Some people just have no common sense or decency

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Definitely. That pine straw was weirdly hard to kick away. I tried to use my hand once, and that was a mistake, lol.

[@earlfryejr5407]

Thanks for being in the right place at the right time.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I do what I can

[@Flahmas]

Wow I'm so glad you guys were able to get there before the fire got worse. It's crazy how someone's small negative actions can lead to detrimental results. Some good fish y'all caught also but salute to y'all for saving that environment. Great video as always!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I appreciate it. I have a feeling the guy that was their has a string of small and not so small actions to his name that negatively impact the environment.

[@Dead_Silent99]

The Bambi reference got me blown away. I haven't think of that. Kudos to your chamnel. Keep safe always❤

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Ha, yeah. It's more realistic than most people realize.

[@nick85able]

These people need jail time..absolutely a joke what they caused and leaving trash behind eventually screws everyone over…pack in pack out!!!

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

I'm thinking you should join them?😂

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Exactly, if you can bring it with you, you can take it out with you

[@wildlifefishingshow]

@bouncerslabrealnature9143 this is a weird response

[@nick85able]

@@bouncerslabrealnature9143 I’m thinking your a little different 🤷🏻

[@FishingwithCoCam]

It’s crazy how easy it is for a forest fire to start

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It is. What always gets me is how fast it moves.

[@cynthiainezgonz6906]

They left all their freaking garbage everywhere as well.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It was a 101 example of how not to treat the environment

[@Lovell93]

Mmmm crappie is literally the best tasting fish there is. We catch loads of them in Oklahoma when I visit my family there in the summer. Excellent meals every night, catfish and crappie!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

They do taste good. It's been a long time since I have eaten one.

[@Aventurasconel-chiapaneco]

Excellent job my friend good blessings you

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Much appreciated

[@t.m.guiapar3459]

You done amazing job. I cant imagine if that fire spread and become a wildfire. Takecare brother.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I appreciate it. Definitely a case of right place, right time.

[@MrINABIT]

I'd love to do your gar guide - but I just bought a home so can't afford it right now! Would love to do it later this year though if it's still available. Glad you guys saved the forest!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It ends in April, but congrats on buying a house, that's awesome

[@SlimAdventures]

The hook set on the first white bass🛫😂

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, I thought he was a lot bigger

[@warlockyang1353]

u are truly hero. thanks god and u.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Just doing what we could, but thank you

[@trevorcole7455]

Good job guys

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Thanks

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Stuff happens 😂😂

[@wildlifefishingshow]

People cause stuff to happen

[@EastTexasAnglerJordan]

I seen some kids burning a picnic table, trash can and shade tree while I was camping, I pulled up and went Vietnam grandpa on their ass they were petrified 😂 It turned out their parents left them in freezing weather to camp solo with friends 🤨

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Sounds like an interesting situation

[@josephcain8643]

you are 2 good people

[@wildlifefishingshow]

We did what we could. Much appreciated 🙏

[@uramag7]

root fires are no joke .. that can light again after several days

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it's a terrifying but fascinating phenomenon

[@jaaadanschannel5094]

Glade u guys were there to put tha fire out good job

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Me too. It was a very lucky situation

[@matthewotting6289]

Well hope y'all reported it that's for sure an what an amazing job jumping into action an doing what you gotta do good job gentlemen

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it felt like the only thing to do

[@Poke_Dan]

Very good job 👍

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Thank you

[@5amH45lam]

the lake. Crappy assho's poachers killing unnecessarily on the bank. Civic duty done for the day, sir. Respect

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it's never easy to think how much of that happens

[@RadReelingFishing]

That was intense!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It definitely was

[@rvotbeats]

Nice catch! 🐟 & 🔥 🚒

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Thanks!

[@phabbletty]

What was they poaching?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

At a minimum, the bird they killed.

[@rmf9567]

Was it off-season or something?​@@wildlifefishingshow

[@LoneFisherman]

People don’t understand how unstable those fires are. You can put water on it and it will still start back up as soon as you turn your back to it. You need to absolutely drench the ground with water and in a perfect world use a thermo camera to make sure theres no hot spots that are going to start a fire up again.

[@FeliciaPohl282]

1:20: 🎣 Successful fishing trip with rare catch of crappie and white bass. 6:55: 🔥 Irresponsible campers accidentally start a fire at a fishing spot, causing chaos and danger. 12:29: 🔥 Illegal activity disrupts peaceful fishing spot causing a fire and disturbing wildlife. 17:44: 🔥 Devastating impact of poaching on wildlife and environment, highlighting the danger of forest fires. 23:06: 🔥 Discovery of bird remains and chicken eggs at fishing spot. Timestamps by Tammy AI

[@fishcamptv]

Whoa! crazy!! 😮

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Fore sure!

[@zoharflax6363]

Good thing the wind wasn't strong!

[@bricehale6593]

Cant believe that fire u saved the forest and all that trash makes me sick

[@justyournormalpizza]

That forest is more like a woodland

[@paulmanzone8373]

Not only the fire but all the trash they left behind as well🤬🤬🤬 Makes me angry and sad at the idiocy of people like that

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it was an all-around example of how not to treat the environment

[@flexx825]

Definitely would have been happy to take them crappie home 😂 those were some slab sandwiches 👌

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I definitely thought about it

[@PsychicPsychToad]

The tiny red rocks came from my bait fish tank that ended up being thrown into the fire to put it out.

[@catchcountcostas]

Given the wind direction that you stated, that fire looks intentionally set. Like they were trying to burn garbage or evidence or something which is very ignorant and dangerous.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It's very possible that it was intentional

[@SubJStan]

Two reasons I don’t go camping. I don’t trust myself not to make a dumb mistake that causes a fire, and the need to leave the place better than I found it and dealing with the mess of other campers.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, it's always stressful to be around others who don't care

[@OC_QuietMan]

Wow that’s crazy

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It definitely was

[@rileyowens8815]

Really nice crappy and bass. what combo are you using

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It's a Lews Speed Spool on a Daiwa Laguna medium heavy casting rod

[@tadhghayden7601]

Fire men in their industry..say fire is a living monster... Great work ..fortunately these are also good folk in the world... Looked like crow feathers..what the hell? Handy to have boots on not like in summer.. You got there just in time.. Nice fishin..a fish a cast...

[@wildlifefishingshow]

My theory is a cormorant. My real strength of knowledge with wildlife is reptiles, fish, and big cats. I know more than the average person about birds, but comparatively, it's one of my weaker areas.

[@stevebishop9928]

It's a good thing that you were there! nice job taking care of careless people! would have been a disaster if you weren't there!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It was definitely a case of right place, right time

[@mariosolis1802]

Can’t like this video enough! This is why a lot of places are no longer allowed to be fished. Folks just don’t care!😡

[@wildlifefishingshow]

That's true, although I will say that's also the least important impact that these actions could have.

[@alixsprallix]

good video

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Thanks

[@louisclosz4358]

Man them crappie were slabs great eating..

[@wildlifefishingshow]

They were big

[@matthewotting6289]

What rod an reel is that

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Lews Speed Spool on a Daiwa Laguna

[@breauxp]

Time to add some collapsible buckets and towels to the pack🤦‍♂️

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Ha, it gets heavier by the day

[@breauxp]

@@wildlifefishingshow I always enjoyed Les Stroud’s Survivorman, especially when he showed behind the scenes of what it took for him to setup up all of his cameras and then the one episode where he was so exhausted that he actually left all behind for the crew to recover because getting himself out was all he could manage 👍🏻

[@Nightmare-Realm-Media]

Wow what the fuck, you got video evidence show it to police for an investigation

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I would if anything would come of it, but I've been involved in the conservation industry too long to believe they would do much at all

[@dem0nchild610]

I'm surprised you you got it out pine needles are extremely flammable and that's what's burning your lungs

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, they kept trying to reignite

[@stevebishop9928]

You know they had a cooler, that is a small fire pit, I live in southern Oregon and we take that shit very serious. I always bring a shovel as well as plenty of water! A body of water nearby the campsite! Lazy inexcusable bs!

[@terryhancock]

It looks like a starling

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Too big to be a starling, and the pattern didn't match. I'm thinking cormorant.

[@stevebishop9928]

You need to call fish and game!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

working progress

[@brown80204]

People need to respect nature and learn to "Leave No Trace", leave the area better than what you found it. There is a course called "Leave No Trace".

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It's shocking how simple it is to not do damage and how many people still do the damage

[@rmf9567]

I don't think these people really care about courses like that they are just ignorant..

[@hypermoose5794]

People sure are awful

[@wildlifefishingshow]

They certainly can be, but others are out there doing incredible work. I have to remind myself of this constantly.

[@samalfaro87]

looks like volture feathers

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Very possible

[@duckwacker8720]

That first crappie died. It was leaking pretty bad.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

That's a theory

[@stevebishop9928]

Te fire in north Texas wasn't enough to make these idiots put their fire out!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Right?

[@dilligaffishing]

Omg. Smokey was right

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Indeed he was

[@user-qs2pq3pr6l]

One hour group

[@wildlifefishingshow]

One hour group?

[@xth27lost62]

This is why everything posted now days

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Largely, but I would say that's the least important impact of actions like these

[@drexqd]

Basically, people who do this suck.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Yeah, I would agree with that assessment

[@thevoiceman6192]

I hope you called the police.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

They wouldn't have done anything

[@thevoiceman6192]

I hope you got checked for smoke inhalation.@@wildlifefishingshow

[@thincrustpizza]

id love to catch some crappie

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It was very nice to see some after years of not catching any

[@victoralbert1451]

Could have been a cigarette flicked on the way out.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Could have been. It just seems the most logical conclusion to make is that it was likely caused by the known source of fire as opposed to a theorized one. Bad either way.

[@juancervantes313]

Call it in. If they did it on purpose it's a federal offense and they really don't belong out free.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Nobody is going to go tracking them down, sadly.

[@HayesGuitarFishing]

Good for you guys!!!! Some shitty humans out there!

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Do you resemble that remark?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Much appreciated

[@wildlifefishingshow]

@@bouncerslabrealnature9143 this is a weird thing to say

[@user-ml3zt2qi9x]

@@bouncerslabrealnature9143did you do it or something

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

Report it or you could potentially be blamed. The dirtbags who left that mess had their fingerprints all over that trash and casings. And people of that caliber probably have a record and prints on file.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It's not Law and Order, it doesn't happen like that

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

@@wildlifefishingshow did you guys just set it for the video?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

@@oneofthosepeople2101 I'm sure that kind of dramatic, conspiratorial thinking appeals to your level of intelligence.

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

@@wildlifefishingshow I wouldn’t put it past someone who is so hungry for views and a drama major.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

@@oneofthosepeople2101 I don't think you possess the mental capacity for putting reason behind a single thought you have.

[@Tbowie13]

I'd like report that. Its probably kids in the area and LE is already aware of them. They probably ran away when the fire got going or saw you fishing and knew they didnt have permission and left. Fish and Game can figure out alot, Id call! The other landowners in the area would probably thank you. Im sure tjats not the only place theyve terrorized.

[@PsychicPsychToad]

It was campers. I saw them 20-30 minutes before the fire started...

[@Tbowie13]

@@PsychicPsychToad I hear ya. I'd still call it in. BTW, that's a massive turtle!

[@gboy1973]

wtf?

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Same thoughts

[@TimeToRelax199]

Idk smells a little fishy not smokey

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Trust me, plenty of both

[@devonking3506]

First fish dead now

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Remind us what veterinary school you got your keyboard from

[@user-ml3zt2qi9x]

@@wildlifefishingshow😂

[@zexifyz-]

ik you probably always think your a hero and you may be in some situations but there are people that do this for a living man don’t waste your time on idiots call you local fd.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

You seem to have a lot of unsolicited assumptions, judgments, and opinions you're dying to share

[@natekent3910]

Think it might have been a homeless guy?

[@PsychicPsychToad]

No, we saw the vehicle and tent of the people "partying."

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It's all too easy to assume someone who would do this must be a member of some distrusted out group, but the truth is that a lot of "every day people" do this stuff.

[@richardjones6786]

Future reference get ur mask wet it will filter the smoke

[@wanderingspider8988]

Bro that was not poachers, it was Chinese laser weapons, fess up we know your CIA and were being targetted!

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I don't know what to make of this?

[@robertkelsey812]

Has to be a REPUBLICAN drinking coors light

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Not likely. ..only Dems drink Pizz. 😂

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Really just has to be someone who doesn't appreciate good alcohol to drink Coors, lol

[@duckwacker8720]

Drink your water and put water on your face cover.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

I drank plenty of water later, lol.

[@ugly-king]

Omg 😱 that’s good not burning all around 👍

[@wildlifefishingshow]

It definitely could have been really bad

[@EricBynog-zd4rd]

Your idea that the pit fire started the other fire does not seem logical there would be burnt grass from the pit going that way unless embers blew over there then your title don’t make sense I am thinking you just used a click bait title because the fire scene does not match

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Think a little harder, a little longer, a little clearer.

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

Maybe a Raven

[@wildlifefishingshow]

That's possible

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

Call the game warden.

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Ongoing process

[@cuzick42]

Good job guys

[@wildlifefishingshow]

Much appreciated 🙏