FIVE BEARS SPOTTED | Alaska Spring Bear (EP. 1)

In episode one of this Alaska spring bear hunting series, Marcus Hockett and Michael Parente head north via plane to be dropped off in remote Southeast Alaska. They forfeited a boat and chose to bring lightweight Alpackarafts to paddle around the inlets that they hope bears are frequenting.
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Well it doesn’t take long to start locating bears, but in Alaska they can’t legally hunt the same day that they fly. Fine with them, there is plenty of sightseeing to do and getting camp set up for a week of chasing bears.
The following day they get up and take the Alpackarafts out on the ocean to slowly explore the area and enjoy the scenery in search of a bear. They are able to locate multiple bears the first afternoon. But locating a bear and getting within shooting distance are two different things. Dealing with winds and tides, they have to be patient and wait for the right opportunity.
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[@ricklee258]

Marcus's excitement is contagious. These two should do much more of this. They have great attitudes and the non-super polished storytelling is great.

[@mclyker]

This is epic! I hope you discuss the logistics and prep that you did to arrange this trip.

[@SnaggedOnBottom]

We got a video on it for next week!

[@amateurbiggamehunter7691]

@@SnaggedOnBottom will you cover the cost of a trip Like this?

[@Alisonld]

Awesome work, fellas. The small fish you spotted were most likely juvenile coho salmon (parr). Coho rear in backwaters & side-channels. They have the white markings you describe, and display them when defending individual territory. I lived in SE AK in the 80s. Hunted Kuiu for spring bear in 1985. Thanks for the memories 😊

[@quintonnice5339]

Just picked up my daughter's 2020 Oregon spring bear from the taxidermist and put it on the wall this afternoon. Now I'm sitting in my easy chair watching more spring bear hunting. Good job, Marcus and Michael! Enjoyed the episode.

[@frankpierce6649]

Great seeing you two in front of the camera. I respect how you are stretching yourselves and how Randy is letting you. Keep building the brand,

[@seedsandfishhooks]

Ooh the music. Classy. Nice change from the 90's drop D metal some hunting videos have.

[@debcarpenter8519]

Great seeing you on a new adventure Marcus! Best of luck!

[@nickbrantner387]

What a great adventure!!! I can't wait to see how it unfolds. Best of luck!!!

[@craigambroson2482]

As usual the video content is amazing. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@perryknetter8577]

Marcus and Michael great start to video and hunt. It's such a Blessing to see friends enjoying God's Blessings and Great Outdoors together on a hunt in Alaska. You guys are just taking it all in and having fun Can't wait to see the next one. Thank You so much for all your adventures on film

[@kevinp9867]

Awesome video!!’ Can’t wait for the next episode. Alaska is so amazing. Love the excitement of the guys.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@brick5599]

The quality of these are amazing. Killer channel!

[@randyteich1268]

Love your Ak bear hunting videos so happy for another

[@jimross7506]

What a gorgeous day to start your adventure.

[@thomasmiller899]

Great hunt, super interesting. Marcus is a fun hunter to watch.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Such a beautiful place. I can't wait to get up there in September, but for a waterfowl hunt. I am glad that you all finally got to break out the Alpaca rafts on a hunt. What a fantastic place to do it. I look forward to seeing the rest of the series. 🐻

[@denisemead764]

So beautiful there! Enjoy!🏕

[@orchris6817]

Other than the piano music at the start , this video is epic , love the Alaska Bear hunts

[@blaynemacpherson8519]

I like that you guys are like no body comes here and so on and so forth when you are walking a two track for a vehicle. Lol.

[@ericwiitala5407]

The only thing that would make me nervous regarding the rafts are the sharp mussel shells. I guess we'll find out how they worked. That's a great day right there and looking forward to the rest of this series. I'd be as happy, nervous and excited as you guys. 👍🐻

[@robcappa]

Sweet. A new season.

[@janholmgren3051]

I picked up on the music first thing, classic boys, classic! btw good luck!

[@jcarry5214]

I love this but I'm really looking forward to the Amazon version too. This is one that'll benefit from both flavors.

[@mattbenson2497]

That intro music was like nails on a chalk board!!

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome!

[@andrewdowd3997]

Good intro music. Nice to hear something different.

[@zach5620]

Right on fellas!

[@jameskappel]

did i see vehicle tracks when you saw the Blacktail, you had to fly in, roadless area

[@mikemellon80]

Was surprised to see that two track road

[@jero1918]

Hooray!!!!

[@joshtaylor6748]

Did a bear hunt up there a couple years ago. It was amazing! When I saw the alpaca rafts for the first time this hunt was the first thing I thought of. I was going to order a raft last week but they are three months out on delivery. 😩

[@ronaldpetersen255]

Guessing the fish in the ditch are Dolly Varden. Great video guys

[@James-qx9rf]

Awesome

[@jameskappel]

how are protect hunting camp perimeter in bear country, are you setting up the Bear Shock electric fence system

[@jesseallen7575]

115 in Oregon today. This is just the episode I needed. Did Randy buy all the Dog Day? Can’t find it online anymore.

[@chasetopsecret2018]

What model pack raft are you using?

[@jameskappel]

Hello, which chest Simms wader model did you go with Michael Parente

[@johnpurdy9081]

Ya’all flew in on a float plane but there was what appeared to be a well travelled road in the video, when you say the deer. These things don’t seem to go together, road on a fly-in trip. What’s the story? Looking forward to more episodes!

[@ricklee258]

It looks to me like they are hunting an island without a community on it. Older logging roads used by folks who boat in atv's and maybe a few lodge owned rigs. SE Alaska has logging roads everywhere. Many you must take a boat or plane to get to. They barge in the logging equipment when they log the islands.

[@SnaggedOnBottom]

Rick hit it on the head!

[@johnpurdy9081]

Thanks!

[@joshtaylor6748]

What does the promo code get you at alpaca rafts?

[@timothyottersen4466]

What model Alpacka rafts are you using?

[@robf5136]

I am seeing a lot of comments about equipment, any way to publish a list of your equipment/supplies taken?

[@NelsonCobb]

Is it just me or is Marcus looking more and more like Randy lol

[@Fresh_Tracks]

He would only be so lucky

[@NelsonCobb]

@@Fresh_Tracks haha

[@deestevens-cdps2090]

The music was off! Like a warped LP. How can you hunt bears with bad music? They won’t dance to that.

[@sneakinguponit]

It sure made the flight longer!

[@toddsmith4458]

Will bear spray repel an orca?

[@JH-wk9gw]

These alaska trips make great videos! But tbh

[@justiningram2380]

What happened to randy he is never on the hunts anymore

[@jcarry5214]

1) these guys had to apply for this hunt 18 months ago. Randy didn't get it or didn't apply 2) Randy's season was cut short by illness so his hunting/filming days from last fall were down. We all like him and miss him but he's not the only hunter worth watching and he really trusts these guys, we should appreciate them for what they are. 3) I think this is Randy's favorite complaint to get every single time he puts out content that he's not in, you should keep up the bitching he loves it I think.

[@danielkwon6047]

What model of the Alpacka are they?

[@claireabbot8842]

I think that's the Alpacka Expedition. Yeah pretty sure that's the Expedition.

[@josephkoziol5421]

Lots of roads? Is this region accessible by AtVs?

[@peterhopewell9344]

SE Alaska is covered with logging trails that go from nowhere to nowhere.

[@ryanaustin2617]

Pistol or bear spray?

[@quijadahuguito]

Did anybody counted how many times Marcus said "Chill"?

[@drjimbaichtal]

Sorry I missed you by a day...

[@marklaw8426]

Are these two of the guys that used to shoot the ducks on that tv show? Did the funny guy shave his beard off? Good to see them giving them ducks a break…..

[@whitewolf836]

No, those guys are duck commander. Thwy have a channel too and duck commander is its name

[@dalegee7398]

Whoever made the music is tone deaf lol but the footage great as always

[@ericwarpup6593]

Big hank of a muffin

[@ScotWalt858]

:)

[@North-wn6xz]

Why walk around without your rifle? Definitely not ideal.

[@andysponseller5941]

Don't discuss logistics or how to get tag like you have before. Tags are getting too hard to get. Looked like beautiful weather. What dates did you go?

[@ElkEars]

Lousy background music.

[@bradnolan4168]

Another hunting video without Randy 👎

[@SteelheadTed]

We like Randy and the boys in equal measure