SABRE Bear Spray Used on a Black Bear Caught on Camera

Wildland firefighter and nature photographer, Curtis Matishwyn, encounters a black bear and uses SABRE Wild Max Bear Spray. Watch the video to learn what to do when you encounter a bear.
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[@abrealgaming5649]

Telling the bear it's okay 47 times and then spraying him in the face was the biggest form of betrayal I've ever seen.

[@angelwings7930]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SquatchWatcher]

😂🤣 Just advertising Sabre Bear Spray 😂😂🤣🤣

[@dorjedradul9805]

Yeah this guy rolled in fish samich juice before filming this to market the bear spray

[@VIGIL7NCE]

You think the bear understands him, he's just making noise to keep distance

[@10CBB]

Bro I'm saying

[@TriggerFingerRC]

Pretty sure the bear followed him because he kept saying "hey bear". Bear was all like "yeah what's up"?

[@yasmin8851]

Right, like why is he talking?

[@glenn1you0]

Yeah I dont think you’re supposed to say hey bear in a soothing manner. Less Bob Ross and more Rick Ross.

[@lilipop6990]

😹

[@lokirussell5891]

I'm sure that was an English speaking bear .

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

He was baiting the bear, i don't think the bear was in attack mode at all. It was simply a way to make a video and sell a product

[@thefeetstation8360]

I love it when bears act like they not following you but they really are

[@BPRescue]

There was no act here. The bear was following him and he was making no attempt to mask his intentions.

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

​@@BPRescue I can see some humor in the remark. Dodging about left to right seemed at first an uncertainty working in the bears mind, like thinking it over or weighing the situation should I chance this strange something alone in the woods. Nonchalantly climbing the trees made an outward appearance of the bear being initially unimpressed. It was just the look of it at first resembling an act of disinterest, in like oh ..nothing to see here. We, the audience can say that in a humorous sort of way safe in our chair watching the woodland stalker out do himself.

[@williammorshead2614]

“Hey bear” is the first phrase bears learn when studying the English language

[@TKontent]

STUDYING?!

[@SirPraiseSun]

@@TKontent what is it derp

[@davidcharpentier5228]

it's.... just a thing you say. doesnt have to beat ny specific word. vocalizing just shows it you aren't afraid of it

[@mic300391]

I've had a similar encounter with a squirrel before. The key is to keep calm and not panic.

[@Mayrik92]

😂😂😂

[@--PaZuZu--]

😂😂

[@budte]

Hahaha.

[@alexbuts7915]

За мной так долго бежала крыса, когда я бросил ей кусок пирожка.

[@YRO.]

​@@alexbuts7915 Now you know not to throw pies at rats

[@andyb619]

Having the camera out to make the bear accountable was definitely the wise thing to do.

[@EarleTKG]

The bear’s legal team already advised against getting caught on camera in another one of its stunts.

[@kaydenspressurewashing]

@@EarleTKGI am the attorney representing Mr. Bear. We are intent on holding this BARBARIC man accountable for his actions to the fullest extent of the law.

[@brandonyork9465]

@@kaydenspressurewashingAnd I’ll be representing our beloved firefighter in question. There’s enough evidence in this video that your client’s testimony will likely be thrown. We’ll see you in court.

[@astrayecho]

Name 'em and shame 'em!

[@SupremeST25]

That bear is cancelled now. He has issued an apology video and has ceased all his bear related activities

[@rosaoddin4338]

He trips while backing up and falls down would probably bring on an immediate attack.

[@mikeg1211]

Exactly what o was thinking man i was like please don’t trip

[@jeffreyjohnson5092]

Yuppers

[@ageofechochambers9469]

He waited too long , if the bear is in range the 1st time spray . No need for a 3 minute chase plus there might be more than 1 get rid of them quickly.

[@mediterranean2221]

The bear crearly wanted to take him from a high ground, that's he's always eager to climb the closest tree, omnivorous hunters are very opportunistic and won't act unless they're sure they have advantage.

[@nandoramirez7736]

But camera man never dies !

[@michaellockhart6632]

It's great to see a quick spurt made the bear turn away. I may have done that a little sooner. Walking backwards in the woods while trying to concentrate on the animals movement has got be very stressful as well as extremely concerning.

[@anythingpipes3722]

He was baiting the bear just to spray him. Who talks quietly to a bear? Being loud dosent attract them to you.

[@BrentChaye]

@@anythingpipes3722you don’t yell at a bear if it’s right in front of you. They’ll take it as a threat and most likely attack. Sure if you’re walking in the woods and haven’t encountered one yeah make noise to keep them away. This isn’t that situation.

[@indefatigable7492]

​@BrentChaye who told you that? Grizzly man?

[@geeewiz2231]

don't forget he was filming it too.

[@totallyfrozen]

@@BrentChayesaid NO fish and game warden ever.

[@joeldriver3971]

Clearly bears need to get together and ban all assault sprays. They could also put up signs entering any forest that say "Bear spray free zone"...that would help.

[@byronbilly1969]

I’m also wondering if he was calling the bear the right pronoun??🤣

[@jimjustice581]

@@byronbilly1969 😂

[@jimjustice581]

😁😂🤣

[@markr5132]

The bear triggered and wanted you in a "safe place" his stomach!

[@johnf8122]

Bears are more civilized than most people.

[@boomstick762]

I worked at the local Cabela's a few years ago. Had a lady call me asking how much bear spray she needed to use on her kids to keep them safe running through the woods. Took me 5 minutes to explain to her it's used for bears.

[@rogerbritus9378]

... But how do you apply it to the bears?

[@FemiShonubi]

🙆🏿

[@friedrichjunzt]

@@rogerbritus9378 gently 🤣

[@supreme26]

So which bear spray did you recommend for her to use on her kids? I hope they're all safe 😊♥️

[@the5thmusketeer215]

@boomstick762 🤦🏻‍♂️ PRICELESS! 😂

[@jg3991]

I had a similar problem on Eglin AFB in 1990. Was walking backward just the same as this guy. Just didn’t have bear spray; only a 12 ga. shotgun. After walking like that for about 1/4 mile, I was beginning to get worried about dark setting in. I still had about 1.5 miles to go to get to my truck to drive out. I decided to stand my ground and try to yell and warn it off. It never left and got closer… I shot the rabbit three times before I felt safe. Never underestimate the danger presented by those cute ears and tail.

[@brandonhoffman4712]

Last rabbit I saw @ hunting season. I called out to my cousin because there's no way a rabbit is worth cleaning to eat! The whole family joined in pointing it out and got my cousin his 1st rabbit. Also his last, smart man!

[@Eric4bz]

Monty Python taught you well.

[@julsc2106]

🤡

[@dammitdan106]

No one lives through an encounter with the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. I call this story a fake.

[@jg3991]

@dammitdan, you would be correct, but this was the swamp rabbit that attacked Jimmy Carter. Not the one you mention. Everyone knows the swamp rabbit isn’t as tough.

[@WesLoneWolf]

Mad props man, that was scary, you handled it perfectly

[@freshfalcon3996]

“Hey bear” is to avoid startling a bear. But when a bear sees you and is following you, you’re waaaayyyyy beyond hey bear.

[@simonthoben189]

Bears don't understand English or any other language. Doesn't matter what you say to him, might as well just speak gibberish

[@jsts22]

​@simonthoben189 his tone was probably more of a problem. He is talking to it in a calm, soothing tone. He should be yelling and shouting at it and waving his arms

[@freshfalcon3996]

@@jsts22 yep. Way too friendly. He was inadvertently encouraging the bear to follow him, rather than make the bear sense danger and flee.

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

@@freshfalcon3996 you are missing the big elephant in the room, he was saying it in that tone to calm himself.

[@TangoNevada]

He waited way to long to spray. Even just putting out a plume the bear would have had to walk through would make the bear second guess what's it's doing.

[@arthurl.9985]

The way the bear can run up a tree like a squirrel is scary. So really no chance of escape if you're unarmed.

[@patrickg420]

They can also swim up to 6 mph, we can't.

[@arthurl.9985]

@@patrickg420 Amazing for a big anamal.

[@alanwhitsitt5196]

That's how you tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear... The black bear will climb the tree to get ya, the grizzly will just knock the tree down to get ya. LOL 😅

[@southbaygladiator7748]

He was unarmed

[@johnganshow5536]

I had to shoot a Grizzly in the head with 00 Buckshot in Alaska at 10 feet, I gave him every chance possible to change his mind. I had to change it for him...

[@user-py4vt3bv7u]

I was intrigued to watch how the Bear was closing down the distance between it and the man. Very subtly 8-10 inches with each step. Very clever, intelligent stalking. No question the Bear was timing it's attack. Each tree it climbed was 2-3 feet closer to the man than the last. Nothing the Bear did was by accident.

[@MrDmadness]

Not aggressive behavior. This is curiosity

[@MikeStallings2023]

I've seen bears do this on video many times. They act non-chalant and then suddenly pounce. Just like bad humans.

[@MrDmadness]

@@MikeStallings2023 literally no, they do not do this. Should i mention again that my best friend is a co, ir that i lived in the northern woods for several years and currently do live in the mountains? Black bears are more un predictable, but still they shpw clear signs if aggression prior to an attack, this does not involve climbing trees at all. A grizzly bear will simply charge if its going too, ivs been bluf charged a few times

[@MikeStallings2023]

@@MrDmadness I've seen them do this in many videos and listened to survivor accounts. Bears are unpredictable. If I am backing up and he is still closing ground I'm going to consider it aggressive.

[@MrDmadness]

@@MikeStallings2023 they literally dont.

[@dbx1233]

Each time the bear trotted towards this guy it was getting closer and closer. That bear wasn't playing, he was getting ready for dinner.

[@UneducatedGeologist]

Yup tactical hunt

[@lucdallaire9047]

He wanted to play...

[@MrDmadness]

No. This is curiosity from a very young bear

[@MrDmadness]

No. This is curiosity from a very young bear

[@dbx1233]

@@MrDmadness Curiosity killed the bear.

[@LeonClaw88]

Videos like this make me appreciate that the closest experience I have to a wild animal attack was a squirrel using my head as a shortcut between trees.

[@ggmasterguiltygear6315]

Cute, the floor is lava amirite

[@LEric49]

Haha, thank you for sharing that experience. Brought a smile to my face imagining that.

[@baneblackguard584]

was probably grabbing a spider or bug on your head.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Haha that would have been hilarious to see!

[@philljustphill1656]

nah, this makes me wanna be there tbh

[@Blitzkrieg_Wolf]

You can usually tell the species of bear from the droppings; Black bear droppings have berries and small bits of fur, Grizzly bear droppings have smartphones and smell like pepperspray.

[@bro-of4hg]

Underrated

[@BBaldwin]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JS-jdcav]

😂😂😂

[@ryanwalley7159]

😂😂😂💀

[@gabrieladelgado-almada5717]

You made my night man! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 All comments were sooooo funny and then you killed me! 🤣

[@stevehamilton3181]

Everyone has an opinion and every situation is different. I think this was handled well. My impression is that the bear is young and more curious than anything. I probably would have sprayed him much earlier. All that backing up was risky. Hopefully yogi will now have strong enough negative experience with humans that he will keep his distance. Thanks for posting this, it is very educational.

[@davidskinner570]

Exactly my thought! Was waiting for momma to come out. Lol

[@SoulShadowXY]

They guy literally said he was baiting the bear on Facebook. He was doing a tutorial which bear sprays work best and said always try them out on younger bears first like he did in that video. It was very informative at least now I know which bear spray to mess with the neighbors dogs and cats in my neighborhood lol

[@stevehamilton3181]

@@SoulShadowXYwell I am not impressed to hear this. If he truly was baiting them and subjecting any to the misery of the spray just for his ‘tests’ then I am quite disgusted by it. If this was in my area and I had more info I would probably have passed it on to the local CO.

[@sv_sup6661]

@@stevehamilton3181 How else are they supposed to test it? It’s unpleasant but its not like its lethal.

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

@@stevehamilton3181At first I felt the same way but then again they have to test it somehow and this experience will likely condition the bear into being more fearful of humans and less likely to get into close proximity with people, which could potentially be dangerous for both people and the bear itself.

[@XtremiTeez]

When the bear started jumping onto trees, he was just practicing for what he was planning to do to the person. Notice how he started doing that as he got closer and closer to the person. The next time he jumped, it was going to be on the person.

[@bp51082]

Based on my own experiences with black bears, this guy's biggest mistake is not being loud for aggressive enough from the GetGo, and backing away

[@rsvpevents6780]

You do want to back away slowly. DO NOT RUN!!!!!

[@Thunderbender18830]

@@rsvpevents6780 He didn’t say anything about running away. The problem was he was being far to calm and gentle. If you encounter a black bear you want to get as big as you can and take a loud aggressive tone to scare it off.

[@atvssledsguns6210]

Make yourself look big and raise your arms and be very aggressive and loud

[@timohaikarainen3957]

could have sprayed in the air long ago to send the message

[@49HEALTH]

He did the right thing, if it didn’t back off then that’s just the bears fault and would have to taste the bear spray. You should really only attempt to scare it away if you aren’t armed.

[@alwaysstrapped814]

Had an encounter with a black bear just like this last spring. It was only about 150lbs an from the moment it seen me an decides to start following I knew I had to do something. I didn't have bear spray or a gun, and it was backing me into a thicket of thorn bushes. I went from talking to it just like this guy to realizing that wasn't working. So In a split second decision I decided im done backing down. I put my arms up an out an screamed at it as loud as I could while stomping my feet towards it. That bear immediately said F this an went straight up the closest tree.

[@davidg105]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jayoppold3346]

That's how it's done with black bears. With grizzlies you stay calm and stand your ground if charged.

[@mikeznel6048]

How did it happen this spring when it’s still winter?

[@markspringer716]

All my encounters with bears are always pleasant...and they are more than I can count ...by the way it is spelt BEER ...Bud , Heineken etc etc ...jeez u people ...

[@patrickc.8676]

@@mikeznel6048 he wrote “this last spring,” meaning Spring 2022, obviously.

[@thegreywanderer8427]

What a wonderful invention the bear spray is. Saving human and bear lives alike. ☺️

[@HomelessShoe]

The scary part is that they not always work and there's a chance you make them even (more) angry. At least, my dad's words. When I am bow hunting, I certainly wouldn't rely merely on some bear spray, but also having a shotgun and/or handgun with adequate calibre carried around just in case things goes south. But since it's a young one, non lethal solutions usually work well.

[@craigh.9810]

It likely won’t stop an attacking grizzly though. Better go armed in grizzly country.

[@freyalove3831]

​@@HomelessShoe well, the mist hit on bear's eyes, I am pretty it works.

[@HomelessShoe]

@@freyalove3831 Bear spray is pepperspray but with higher concenstration of capsaicinoids. And just like people, some individuals are more resistent against capsaicinoids than others, so I can ensure you that this principle can also be applied to bears or other animals.. I know stories about prisoners that didn´t even react on those sprays at all, except they became angrier.

[@alappuzha9]

The faith he kept on that spray was the reason for his calmness.. Spray always soothes 😂😂

[@Nookoni8724]

I know, right? Imagine how much faith he had if that spray ran out. 🤣 *LOL!!!!!*

[@loficricketmusic9155]

I live in black bear country. That bear was an adolescent, just being curious. You don't have to jump around and act crazy but if you would have raised your voice and yelled at it, it would have scattered fairly quickly. Also you could have sprayed the grass in front of you. As soon as it got a snort it would have backed right off.

[@2to-tango]

Excellent idea, that should be standard. It did look like a juvenile to me. I disagree with the commenter that said the bear was in predatory mode. Don't think so, but that's why you have the pepper spray. 💕

[@gamerelated3887]

I disagree. Because if you cause it pain without touching it you can be sure that bear will most likely never attack a human ever in its life. It will associate humans with intense pain.

[@gamerelated3887]

@@rivken95 you clearly don't live in bear country. please stop talking because you're going to get someone killed.

[@squintsyadams8463]

​@@rivken95 Animals should rightly fear man.

[@krisbeaver2901]

Or the first time he got in a tree, spray beneath him. He'd of stayed treed about an hour.

[@benney147]

People saying the bear is being "playful" are ridiculous. I promise you that bear does not want to play with this guy! It is curious about a potential food source and testing boundaries. Very glad that he had spray with him.

[@plorks445]

Yeah. The soft playful voice he is using doesn't exactly make the bear perceive any threat.

[@benney147]

@@plorks445 exactly, every time the bear gets closer without the man getting loud/aggressive, it gets more confident that he is not a threat and therefore easy prey.

[@jamescostello6529]

Black bears are not people eaters like Grizzly's and Brown bears.

[@benney147]

@@jamescostello6529 sorry but you are completely wrong on that one. In fact a black bear attack is more likely to be predatory than a grizzly or brown bear.

[@gooddogbern573]

@@benney147Grizzly and Brown bears are more likely to attack. Sure they are less predatory, but they are much more territorial. Black bears you fight, and Brown and Grizzlies you play dead.

[@davidnelson7779]

Spraying a perpendicular "fence " in front of the bear with the spray would have stopped the pursuit in the beginning. This is an example of how to get eaten.

[@shottashabazz6721]

The way the bear jumps on the tree is amazing considering how big they are. If you are unarmed there really isn’t much you can do. They climb trees , can outrun you, and can swim also

[@davidhilton8680]

Yep... We humans have a lot of physical limitations when it comes to potentially dangerous wildlife.

[@katelynwoodworth9989]

Very patient man. That bear was definitely more in curiosity mode than hunt mode, but it is sooo important to show them that people are always worth running from. Bear spray gives them that lesson, and allows them to live another day.

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

And learn to avoid people...

[@leilalazarashvili9498]

These bears eat fruit 🍓🍑

[@leilalazarashvili9498]

They don't hunt

[@leilalazarashvili9498]

Maybe I'm wrong tho

[@BoobsAdmin]

The spray for the bear gave him a lesson that you don't have to wait for the spray, but devour the talking food right away. 🥹

[@Pyropter]

The bear just wanted to let him know about his extended warranty

[@mattburns7380]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're killing me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@donnymcgahan1158]

Should've shot him then..

[@cynthia40204]

😂😂😂😂

[@tiddybearkush]

😂😂😂

[@craigh.9810]

I get those bears on the phone all the time.

[@DevenBallard]

Baer was like bro I want to play why you run

[@SamyDeluxxe]

Cameraman never dies proven once again

[@DH-gk8vh]

Never take a chance. Young bear or not, there's always instinct and that first time. He's big enough to be deadly. Facing the bear, walking backward is the safe thing to do. He may have been attacked if he turned his back. Talking to the bear was a way of trying to keep him at a distance. Better to hit the bear so he got a snoot full of spray. Make him regret following a human. He'll never forget it. Glad he's ok.

[@zee9709]

True, they need to learn to avoid human

[@dukecannon2161]

Dint let a black bear follow you stand up to him..u training him to follow like you are weak..

[@Fredfredfredfredfredfredfred]

@@dukecannon2161 that’s the feeling i get too. I have no bear experience, but I feel like if the bear could think in English it would be like “Well, that guy looked pretty squishy and maybe the next one won’t have bear spray.”

[@roastkingasaurus]

Black bears are soft. One punch to the face and instant bear regret

[@kishascape]

Kept letting it get too close. Dude is a fool.

[@davidhoene3317]

I remember jogging through the woods in Northern California many years ago and coming face to face with a black bear on the trail. I can still remember the way that bear’s screams were almost as loud as mine😂

[@JK360noscope]

This is the real answer

[@fazer79]

Why would you go in the woods knowing there are bears over there?

[@TheJProducti0ns]

@@fazer79 It's not as common to see a bear.

[@dontmakememad6759]

Been face to face with two black bears and they just looked at me like “where did you come from

[@CheapKetchup]

@@fazer79 why would you step outside your home knowing murderers and kidnappers are there?

[@Soldiers-of-Allah]

Wise of you. Cameraman never dies in such situations!

[@dougweller605]

I clicked on this video just to read the comments. You guys did not disappoint!

[@GoodGuysCarry]

My advice is to not talk to the bear like it’s a 3 year old child but to talk and yell like you’re much meaner than the bear! I’m glad the bear spray worked.. but really I think the bear was thinking you were gonna pet him and give him a treat!

[@mth469]

The bear 🐻 got a treat...

[@hrmIwonder]

Doesn't that depend in the kind of bear? Black bears yell aggressively towards them but grizzly bears have calm communication with them?? I've luckily never encountered either but I hike in grizzly country so I definitely carry the hot sauce.

[@danielweston9188]

He sounded wounded to me - not the correct tone. Grab a limb and beat the ground and trees - they know what that means......

[@sway696]

Probably following hoping he would drop some food. Kid did ok though, the little blast was just enough to give him a mouth full of something he didn't want. Hopefully that will hinder his curiosity. Didn't seem to be overly aggressive but better to be safe than sorry. 👍 both went home, that's a happy ending.

[@qc6265]

Better to have a curious bear approaching you slowly because you are talking to it like a three year old than a bear running at you at full speed because it sees you as a threat.

[@thatguy2133]

Never let a bear stalk you like that…

[@2018wrxaddict]

Correct.

[@Wh4L205]

It was definitely about to be over

[@MrMuaythai84]

according to white feminist the bear is safer than a man

[@amberbank1986]

Bear was like, you can stand there I'm just looking for my lost penny.

[@mementomori5374]

Youre so patient i would have used it just to check if it works

[@livinginlabuga]

You’re gonna back into a mountain lion😂

[@charlesritter6640]

That's what I was thinking too. Although I was thinking of another Bear.

[@josephryan4]

@@charlesritter6640 bears are cannibals, not pack hunters.

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

@Joseph Ryan Cannibals? 😁 you mean "scavengers." And it is entirely possible to back into another bear...particularly a momma bear and her group of cubs which is a really bad scenario.

[@terryogletree2128]

@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 they are cannibals

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

@Terry Ogletree Yeah, I know. But that's not a normal, all the time thing. Using the term "cannibal" just seems kind of exclusive. Splitting hairs I guess.

[@calebdoner]

I would have been using the spray about 20 seconds into the video. That dude was way patient.

[@bombomos]

Cuz he was luring the bear in. Bear is probably use to people feeding it. Otherwise it would be have gotten that close to him

[@bstewa2]

Truth! On initial charge toward my direction he would have gotten a large dose of pepper spray once in range. Also would not "hey bear" so softly.

[@DocSeville]

He wasn't a coward.

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Silly, the dude was silly to wait so long

[@keithbyers8308]

Definitely baiting the bear for the camera and result

[@tapiwamujere2233]

The Camera man never dies

[@jimmykelly2809]

He just wanted to give you a hug.

[@hopespringseternal7814]

The more soothingly he talked to it, the bolder it was becoming.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

He's doing his best impersonation of Timothy Treadwell.

[@aaronlarsen7447]

Every time the bear was going to leave him alone, he talked to the bear. He did the same thing, maybe 4 times. That's is one of the dumbest people I've ever seen.

[@subatoistormborn5499]

Sounds like prey

[@MrZega000]

He had his arms down and he was backing away on top of that. Almost everything about what he was doing said "prey" This shows how forgiving bears can be in an encounter, and how dangerous they aren't.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

@@MrZega000 It’s like he had a neon sign over his head: I’m harmless and delicious! Please eat me!

[@ramyfever]

Always found it fascinating how quickly a big animal like that can move.

[@nevadapoole6180]

I'm a big animal and I can move faster

[@teixopoison601]

@@nevadapoole6180 you cant

[@XploreAz]

@@nevadapoole6180 haha you wish. You’ll never outrun a bear.

[@nevadapoole6180]

@@XploreAz already have 😈

[@lvanovlvan]

​@@nevadapoole6180 если ты убежал от медведя, то это не значит, что ты быстрый, это значит, что медведь не хотел тебя догонять.

[@2369drew]

Go bear go.!! 🐻. Don't lose your meal. Nature has blessed u with the power.

[@NoobGaming-pl3bp]

I've had many run-ins with black bears, this was the wrong approach.. You move away scared and talking in a calm voice, the bear is going to feel safe and do what it wants. This guy probably had food in his pack or on him that the bear was interested in. You have to get loud, get aggressive, and be the one making the bear move backwards. Won't work with grizzly or other bears, that will get you eaten, but black bears and easily scared away.

[@stephenblack8698]

Dude never tried to scare it off. Sounded like he was trying to console the bear like a child. No wonder it was curious.

[@jackmeowmeowmeow2177]

Yep, making soft sounds like that he makes himself sound like a small animal/injured animal peeking further curiosity from the Bear. Proper method is to be loud, deep, and shout, make yourself big as you back up slowly to make space

[@G53X0Y0Z0]

@@jackmeowmeowmeow2177 - yeah, alpha male sounds work better. The beta male sound called in the bear so he could use the beta spray. It's almost like he was looking to film a commercial for bear spray.

[@dreamthedream8929]

​@@G53X0Y0Z0okay but this applies to men. In addition some men don't have those deep voices, their vocal cords are not big enough. In addition not every man has a loud voice to scream like that. Of course opera singers would do just fine in this situation however not anyone can produce a voice like opera singers do

[@Arete37]

Yeah, his voice sounded more like an invitation than a warning.

[@dcamron46]

Seriously what an idiot!! …he was like teasing it with that soft voice he sounded totally injured or playful…you have to be loud , bark, and even take a strong stomp forward…he just keeps backing up consistently, you can take a strong stomp forward and be loud it may stop and think if it feels you have weight and strength , then you stop backing up too…it’s just like us and if hesitates you maybe didn’t even need to spray it..

[@artharrison9586]

I live in bear country and have encountered a number of them in different situations but I’ve never had one follow like that. It was just a curious youngster but could have been trouble if it tried to practice attacking. I would have sprayed it too.

[@savageinstitute9569]

Curious about food sources.

[@ConnorsCrapTV]

Bear isn’t a country

[@eS-ql7vm]

@@ConnorsCrapTV correct it is not a country it is a type of arms

[@ConnorsCrapTV]

@@eS-ql7vm a bear is an animal not arms

[@Ohyouknowbro]

@@ConnorsCrapTV you must be a ton of fun at parties 😂

[@RJD0314]

Guy: "Its okay. I'm leavin " Bear: "Yeah? Now youze can't leave. "

[@weaponizedmath4369]

Smelling your fear in every spot you walked

[@inthemountainswithken]

That bear seemed more curious and playful more than anything. The bear sprayer was talking to the bear rather calmly...it's best to yell and be more dominant when try to talk that wild beast away.

[@SpOoNmAn365]

It's all the soy consumption

[@inthemountainswithken]

@@SpOoNmAn365 right, that's funny, if you ask the wild bear calmly and nicely enough it just might go away...but don't be loud, be gentle and kind because you don't want to hurt the wild animals feelings!

[@SpOoNmAn365]

@@inthemountainswithken I only wish bears could sense a woke human and scare them a little more 🤣

[@inthemountainswithken]

@@SpOoNmAn365 but if the woke human gets scared away by the bear how are they going to get all that great bear footage for their Facebook page?

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

Are you nuts, its a hunting technique. You chase him up the tree, he pounces on you. He was also using the trees to try and get the guy to run, then he can attack from behind. They like to bite the nuts. If your alive and screaming and he's chowing down on your now severed leg, he won't look up until he's ready for your other leg. They don't have feelings for you.

[@tam9749]

I believe that the most humane thing you can do for a bear that is so interested in you to follow you, is to discourage that behaviour IMMEDIATELY. If yelling loudly and waving your arms (while holding your bear spray) doesn’t work, you must use the spray. This way in the future, the bear will keep its distance from humans and all will stay safe…both the bear and the humans. This is just my opinion though.

[@thepcal9654]

Sounds like he was calling the bear to him.

[@angelwings7930]

Rught. I think he just wanted to use the spray. It’s sad.

[@bobfrantz534]

I always found one shot in the air gets them running fast....especially if being stalked by a cougar.....yes they do stalk people...happened to me several times. all in Colorado

[@gkfrandsen7739]

Bears react differently but true you should never wait this long to use spray and yell etc

[@robynred-mw6vg]

The bears behavior ie climbing the trees huge sign of aggression the black bear climbs trees for comfort and to avoid attacks from dominant black bears of an area of the first time he started to tree himself as this is an unconfident adolescent, he stood his ground ie used bear spray, used excessive loud noises etc etc this bear would not have stocked him so far! The further he let him the greater the danger he allowed to himself and other possible hikers coming from the opposite direction. Though it's easy to say when watching after videos what one is going to do in comments,

[@daopposition8571]

Bro had a perfect opportunity to walk away 😂 he chose to mess with the bear

[@diario_e-bike]

Company: We need someone to test our product and record the test

[@bradatherton9369]

He looks like he just wants a hug. A bear hug.

[@TurtleTrader]

😁

[@ririroro7178]

A last hug

[@somebb]

And the guy talks as if he is asking for a hug but keeps walking away. Had the bear confused.

[@someonesdaughter3180]

As soon as that bear started hopping onto the trees, I could tell it was becoming excited and the hunting instinct was kicking in. I’m glad you had your camera, but more glad you had bear spray!

[@MilkyWhite1]

Why does it climb the trees like that when hunting?

[@E1evenMusic]

If he wanted to hunt him down he would. He was just curious.

[@Korovkin_Pavel]

The bear saw him as a competition, not as food, that is why he climbed trees, to look bigger and tougher.

[@josephmoya5098]

@@Korovkin_Pavel It was a young bear. It was being playful. But a playful bear can mean a dead human. This guy had way more patience than me. The second that bear started running my direction, bear spray would have been all up in his face.

[@dasas22134]

@@MilkyWhite1 read somewhere that he is warming up his muscles for atack, not sure if that's the reason but could be

[@saiyansatan]

Amazing how the bear honestly looks curious. Almost like it just wants to play with the way it jumps on the trees. Definitely smart to always keep an eye on them.

[@Bane-lj5gz]

I've never seen a bear act like that before! Couldn't tell what he was thinking.

[@BPRescue]

The bear is curious, and likely trying to decide if, when and how to attack this guy. It is not playful, or innocent. It is abnormal for a bear to approach or follow you. This black bear was nervous, yet still pushing himself to follow this guy. The way he used the trees was more about protection for the bear, and when he started to climb multiple trees, it was because his instinct and tendency is to flee danger, but he was pushing his luck and he was nervous about it. In short, this was among the most dangerous situations you can have with a black bear, and the guy should have stopped, and did everything in his power to scare it as soon as he realized it was following him. The longer he allowed it, th more emboldened the bear came and more of a chance he made a mistake like tripping which triggers the attack...

[@LLskiLLs]

He protected Itself

[@christophersimonye6137]

Is only half grown an is curious about the sounds of the man talking.thats why it was jumping up in the tree's when getting to close.

[@julsc2106]

Yeah play with his food

[@Yes-mn2lq]

“Never run from predators” immediately begins fleeing backwards

[@Will-_-_-_77]

"Hey bear" was the last words of a famous bear psychologist

[@coldblooded47]

😂😂😂

[@scottwilliams8334]

Man, he was working hard to get an angle on you.

[@keylimepie8426]

Yep😟🤣

[@shelliclark9472]

🤔

[@LATEXXJUGGERNUT]

Yeah, that bear wasn't playing around, it had all the covert aggression signs of being all "friendly".

[@shelliclark9472]

@@LATEXXJUGGERNUT agreed👍

[@melodiefrances3898]

Ikr? That is creepy. I have seen video of an elephant doing this ...

[@bryandeviney4072]

That bear was trying to be a ninja, running from tree to tree.. trying to hide behind it, like oohh, you can't see me now.

[@alveeomar4018]

Turning on the camera made him immortal - "The camera man never dies"

[@cyber_legend]

He's smart enough to record knowing that the cameraman never dies

[@raylopez99]

Unless you are filming a tsunami in 2004 in SE Asia...lots of videos and photos showing a big wave coming at the unknown cameraman.

[@jotacalvo]

Unless you’re on a movie set with Alec Baldwin… Too soon?

[@EricFleming231]

he was wearing a red shirt, though

[@oilersridersbluejays]

What a dumb comment. It’s old and unfunny.

[@GmonkeyJ777]

That's because the camera men that did die never uploaded their footage

[@Nobody_896]

The strength of bears is scary strong ,the way they can move vertically just as easerly as along the ground never ceases to amaze me,

[@lonchaneyfanch9568]

Where has it been filmed ?

[@CRCavazos]

“If not friend, why friend shaped?”-Immanuel Kant.

[@Mayrik92]

This guy is crazy for not using the spray before, because imagine if another bear came from behind him because he was too focused in the first one.

[@TheHurricane2k]

Or if he tript over a log .. dude was playing with his life

[@AusieStar]

They not Raptors mate

[@Sniperboy5551]

Bears aren’t pack animals

[@Mayrik92]

@@Sniperboy5551 nobody said they are pack animals, but this guy been walking backwards for long distance so it could happen that he accidentally enters another bear territory and he gets attacked from behind so.

[@jakeplumber1373]

Yall are straight idiots if you think that bear was a threat. He endangered himself more than that bear did.

[@ericmarks6322]

The bear was an uncompensated participant in this commercial.

[@EssTee.]

Why are you luring the bear as if it were your dog?

[@oldrabidus2230]

It’s not the bear, he was trying to keep Himself calm.

[@thebarbers2273]

Bear wanted snickers bar in his pocket

[@chuniquepaceno470]

My understanding (from watching another video) is that bear spray should be deployed well beyond the close range this bear gets. The other video made mention of how quickly a charging bear can cover ground and the idea of bear spray is to lay out clouds along the bear's intended path, ahead of the bear so that it has to go through the stuff to reach you. Apparently, this large bear spray canisters has some decent range. And, as noted in this video, as soon as the individual deployed the spray, the bear was off and running, so I think I'd opt for the quick deployment of any bear heading my way.

[@huntstyle]

I have one that sprays 40 feet. The thing about this situation is, if the guy would've been loud and aggressive rather than his soft, friendly, "hey, bear", he probably would've scared the bear off without even needing the spray. Black bears are way more skittish than most people realize. But outside of that, he definitely waits wayyyyy too long and lets the bear get way too close before he FINALLY sprays. And it only took a quick tap of the trigger.

[@highfae]

Yeah and your goal should be to deter the bear, not hurt it.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I would never trust my life against a bear on spray. I'm always strapped when I enter Bear country, even a puny black bear. Any bear that wants to attack me will taste some 10mm rounds from my Glock

[@donaldpump3072]

I agree with you

[@JasonLeeCalifornia]

He waited 5 business days to actually spray the bear then practically waited until the bear was upwind!

[@marcbenoite6481]

The guy pulled out the camera cuz he knew the cameraman never dies, pro gamer moves

[@jamesnunya7368]

Dude sounds about as intimidating as SpongeBob SquarePants!! Hey bear,hey bear!!😅😅😅

[@adammitchell3462]

I would've probably sprayed long before he did lol,it's incredible how surprisingly agile these animals are,so light and fast that I don't think he should've allowed it to get as close as it did

[@Alstanus]

That's what I was just thinking. Idk how far that spray can go, but I was just reading a guide that said to start spraying when they're coming towards you and within about 30 feet away.

[@adammitchell3462]

The spray that I carry is rated for 25 feet,I probably would've started spraying at 30 lol

[@Wh4L205]

Yes you’re suppose to release it in the air before it gets near you. And let it rip at 15 ft (while holding a high caliber hand gun, in my case)

[@mattjack3983]

I'm glad that the spray worked for him, but as someone who has lived his whole life in Grizzly country, I can promise that bear was just curious. Had it been set on really attacking the spray usually does not stop the attack. None of us around here would ever trust our lives to that stuff. When it comes to protecting yourself from a potential bear attack, a gun is always going to be your best defense.

[@HayleysComet3]

I agree with you that bear looked young and curious. He was using the trees to run up if he had to. And a yell and a bluff attack on him would’ve sent him running. But I don’t agree that bear spray wouldn’t work on other bears. I’ve seen other videos on attacking bears and it does work. I hate people that guns are first option. We know you’re scared so maybe stay out of their home? And this bear will always stay away from people so next scaredy-cat with a gun hopefully won’t shoot him.

[@wodwarrior8463]

@@HayleysComet3 i feel like you say that but once you’re actually out there, you will NOT feel safe because essentially you are just prey. And what if a bear comes to your home? Then what? We are mammals too and thats my territory, wherever i choose to walk is my domain (as is with every animal in their head) and the bear will quickly learn or perish. A gun has saved my life on 2 occasions out in west texas wild and i wouldnt go out without one, it’s like going to a warzone with a knife.

[@Mister.Bone_Saw]

a loaded revolver !

[@HayleysComet3]

@@wodwarrior8463 I understand your fear, bears definitely are scary but I would trust the bear spray over a firearm any day. Bullets don’t always stop bears especially if you miss. But spray is easy to get to the target and from what I’ve seen it works great.

[@shines2014]

Most experts say you have less than 2 seconds before an attacking bear is on top of you ripping your face off. If you're extremely well trained with a sidearm (like navy seal status) then a handgun is a useful tool against an actual attack. Otherwise, bear spray is more effective

[@kristensorensen2219]

Very amusing! All the calm talk to calm the bear. If it is calm maybe you won't have to spray 🤔😏🤣😅

[@Unknown-vv4gh]

Cameraman never dies😂

[@johnritter5951]

I think an indispensable skill in woods-craft is to be able to "read" animals' behavior...to be able to discern what they are thinking when a human/animal encounter occurs. My interpretation of this encounter is that the man did well to back up slowly in order to show the bear he himself had no aggressive intentions. However, after 50 feet of that approach, it became evident he had convinced the bear he had no evil intentions, that the bear was not in the least intimidated by him, and that now the bear was going to see how much he could impose himself on the man. When an animal develops that mindset, further retreat only reinforces further imposition by the animal. Now the animal begins to interpret further retreat as increasing fear in the man, which results in escalating aggression by the animal. I would have taken a stand at about the 50--75 foot mark and shown the bear that I am not helpless...that I have defensive weapons that can make him regret his aggression. This is, in fact, how it turned out anyway. But...had the guy waited too long, and the bear done a full out charge, it might have been too late. After all, how far can you walk backwards through woods without tripping...and triggering a charge?

[@jvtaxi3766]

Absolute nonsense

[@johnritter5951]

Yes, but, other than that, how did you like it?@@jvtaxi3766

[@junkjournaldavao]

​@@jvtaxi3766Relax. You're losing it. Sit down.

[@LaceyR_FreeEricBrandt]

Doh!

[@johnritter5951]

Is doh and acronym?@@LaceyR_FreeEricBrandt

[@doomsdayking4843]

The best way to keep a bear away is to start being as loud as you can. Other options include opening up your jacket, like wings, and try to appear as large as possible. If you're with multiple people, group together. The main thing is to show the bear that you aren't worth the energy to take down. Generally, bears have poor eyesight so doing the things I mentioned are likely to succeed.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

Or just shoot it in the heart and lungs

[@doomsdayking4843]

@@WaitWhatsMyName yeah if you have a gun. Not everyone owns guns.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

@@doomsdayking4843 then they deserve the death they receive

[@xxXxXxGxXxXxx]

Black bears are practically harmless, I enjoy my encounters and they tend to wanna show off when they get excited, especially since how lonely they are.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

@@xxXxXxGxXxXxx your ignorance is insane, I lived in Alaska and I know three people that got attacked. And no not because they were messing with them

[@bobabooey4537]

Handled very well.

[@justjosh1400]

You should show this video to the bear and show him how funny he looked when he got sprayed

[@shanesnellingscience]

That young bear was getting bolder and bolder, it was thinking of attacking you from the moment it saw you but was intimidated; none of his prey stand upright like that, the closest reference on how to take that animal down for food would be charging the trees like he’s doing (could also be an instinctual response to test your intimidation) but in short he was out foraging and when he saw you was thinking of making a human sandwich.

[@E1evenMusic]

No, he just looked curious. Believe me if he wanted to hunt him down he would.

[@Hamza-uh6oy]

@@E1evenMusic Not sure about bears but many animals do what Shane said, they see if you're a prey or a predator by falsely charging you

[@LunaBella2006]

@@Hamza-uh6oy by that spray, he thought humans are predators. Hopefully he never wants to attack humans. Lol

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

bears climb trees when they feel insecure

[@Ichengo42]

From what I've gathered I don't think there are many animals that would actually eat humans as we quite literally taste horrible to them but hunger is always the dominant side when close to starvation so you can never be careful.

[@avilafamily7112]

I never realized how that spray could be so helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@SymbolicLogic24]

Wouldn't go around in Grizzley country with just spray. You'd want a high powered handgun or a .308 rifle.

[@jasonh4167]

Bears rely on there sence of smell to hunt, once peppered lost that for a min. and re assessed the food thought.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

@Jason H THEIR SENSE, not there sence. English 101.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

@CynicalJester No, you don't need a high-powered rifle. Bear Spray works. Gun nut.

[@dininelbourne]

@Jacob Mullins , never heard that one before. Care to elaborate?

[@tonybates9107]

Bears like, nah bruh, it's not ok, you turn up, uninvited, yah better not have touched my trees, now got outta here!!!

[@daltonalexander8771]

Man was thinking himself. I really don't want to waste this at 60 dollars a can

[@cgimovieman]

This is pretty textbook as for what to do when running into a bear. Be calm, don’t run, and slowly back away. The other other thing, like a few comments mentioned, is to put your arms up or make yourself look as large as possible, and maybe make a loud noise while doing so. Still, sometimes none of this works, and that’s why a can of bear spray is an important thing to have while in the woods.

[@theoriginalfuzzlemutt7526]

Maybe don't keep calling the bear..

[@poohead8022]

Plan A….. Make sure you have a rifle in bear country

[@williamworth2746]

And a .357

[@cgimovieman]

Eh, I’d never shoot a bear. There are a lot more humans on earth than bears, and they’re just doing what they do. We have our own numbers to spare.

[@-R.E.D.A.C.T.E.D-]

@@cgimovieman you're funny af. The only reason why you shoot a bear is if it tries to attack you. You're right, we can definitely spare you.

[@bluehunnidzinc8527]

He literally kept calling the bear. What a natural air head.

[@BasementShopGuy]

Nearly 3 minutes of “hey bear” and 3 seconds of zapping him with spray.

[@deeorr6403]

Make urself into the largest picnic basket possible to divert the bear

[@IcySync]

Bear encounters are extremely common in my province. I've seen a black bear nearly every single day this summer. Just yelling loudly and aggressively will get them to back off. Also stand as tall as you can and lift your arms to appear bigger.

[@jotacalvo]

Unfortunately I’m 5’3”… Basically a chicken dinner.

[@abbybrunet]

😮

[@mmmmmmm3246]

Where do you live? So I can avoid that area

[@IcySync]

@@mmmmmmm3246 LOL! I live in British Columbia, Canada! We also get grizzlies, wolves, lynxes, and cougars. Trust me, Black Bears are the least problematic of all these.

[@matthewkirkpatrick5545]

​@@IcySyncand people go on about how dangerous Australian wildlife is haha

[@rchrdjms62]

I don't know much but it seems like if you have a deterrent that you should use it sooner and not keep backing up for so long. If you're walking backwards you're more likely to fall and then you'd be dead. Just remember when in bear country the best deterrent is to take a slow Uncle with you.

[@mth469]

The longer her backed up, the higher the KZbin views

[@luansobreira7892]

Bear: Hey, human... It's okay, human... I'll just climb up that tree over there... chill out...

[@MindofMichaelMyers]

They bear was so extra. I can imagine the mission impossible theme playing as the bear moves from tree to tree all taking cover.

[@chadjmoore]

Very impressed with how calm you were trying to give the young youngling a chance to walk away.

[@iceman3117]

Something Anakin clearly didn't do

[@whyisblue923taken]

He was baiting the youngling. He is attempting to gain the Dark Side powers.

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

LOL, sounded like he was inviting him to supper. Speaking in such a mild mannered tone only encouraged the bears curiosity to size him up and flex on him while he continued to yield ground. Luckily he did not trip walking backwards for so long, may have triggered the bears instincts to capitalize on the situation, even just run and swat. Glad the spray seemed to put an end to the curiosity, hopefully it was enough to put a little fear in the bear for the next person.

[@jimlambrick4642]

Exactly. This was a 'how to training course' on how not to deal with a curious bear.

[@AirstripBum]

I agree. He should have been raising his voice at the bear and using threatening, loud tones. I would have used the spray way before he did.

[@Rhaspun]

@@AirstripBum It seemed like the bear slowed down slightly when his voice was a bit louder at times.

[@fruitsyfarms5115]

I spray first and chat quietly later

[@britzel71]

Not true..Black bear sure but he handled it really well.

[@twent19]

The bear couldn’t get close enough to use the “assassinate from above” ability

[@sir.willthur5428]

“Hey human, woah human”- bear.

[@Armyblink4life554]

The way he had many chances where he could’ve very easily made one wrong move walking backwards and tripping on one of the many logs on the ground😭 I was so worried he would fall on his back and the bear would come storming

[@Ben-Ken]

Yea, we've been primed for that scenario by countless horror movies where someone falls and can't get up or the car suddenly won't start.

[@MM-overtime]

That's what I was thinking too

[@PleasantLeech]

Ehh, he was walking very slowly. And likely looking backwards more often than you can tell with the camera. Not very easy to trip when you are being calm and slow like this dude was.

[@pdloder]

Tripping while doing the walking backwards thing is a massive hazard and shouldn't be discounted.

[@wwg1wga291]

It was quite intense.that big bear moved fast .I thought it was going to pounce from the tree.the guy dealt with this scenario very well.