Sea Bear: Alaska Spring Bear & Seafood | S4E01 | MeatEater

Steve ventures out to his hunting and fishing shack on a remote coastline of southeast Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island. While hunting bears from a skiff and a canoe, Steve gathers seafood and makes a discovery about his own motivations as a hunter.
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[@MrStensnask]

This kind of episode is so important and one that most other hunting shows will never air

[@randysparks1271]

Steven and the MeatEater crew are good about keeping things honest, to me that makes it the best show out there.

[@jefflaczko1739]

Yea it’s crazy that you actually have a relationship with what you hunt or fish. R

[@andreluismauad44]

Mostly agree but what about Remi’s show????

[@randysparks1271]

@@andreluismauad44 nothing wrong with Remi's show, love it too, but I like Steve's writing style and approach. Remi's a great author too but I'm a bookworm

[@suavo6965]

If you've never had some dungeons crab sometimes you should really try it sometimes its just its crab for sure

[@dave131]

This show is so much more than a hunting show.

[@josh_s_W]

It really is 😞

[@Maquire2011]

Steve really has great wisdom about life

[@Thisismycomment.]

It is a philosophical study as well.

[@HaloDude909]

Thanks Dave

[@LoloBoing]

It's closer to a Bourdain type show than a hunting show.

[@Charlie_Rowe]

This is by far my favorite episode. If I had never seen another episode, Rinella would have gained my respect from this one alone.

[@briankeithbessesen7323]

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[@MinnesotaFats]

Yeah this is a great one. Love the one when (part 1 & 2 both) Steve kills the big muley with Cal. Awesome

[@willdabeast5509]

Saw the bear in the scope yawning and thought damn i dont want him to shoot it. Then he didnt even though its a hunting show, beast

[@TavilsonHeadBangers]

Steve is one of those guys that he seems to do everything in his power to live the best life he can. No bs, no excuses, no self pity. He just went and did it.

[@ManOFLight]

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[@friedrice69]

Spot on.

[@rohitsangale6651]

No doubt his life consisting of hunting is among best possible life a man can wish

[@nastynate838]

I don’t even hunt or forage for food , but this is one of my favorites shows to watch on Netflix

[@vanPoll]

It's interesting for all meateaters. Maybe one day you get into hunting, who knows?

[@riffraff9070]

same

[@michaeldart5522]

Steve is great to watch definitely shows his gratitude for nature just found out im living in the same place he grew up wish i could go hunting/fishing with him someday!

[@justinlawley3520]

Jim shockey is a good watch also

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

I was a vegetarian for twelve years. This show not only changed my mind, but went out and got my first whitetail last fall.

[@brnbrnzhairline]

Such a wise line, ‘it’s not time to shoot THAT bear’. What an incredible hunter gatherer

[@errolandrade4235]

Absolute respect for you . The moment of you watching the bear instead of shooting it was surreal and uplifting . 👍

[@coltonsmither9874]

Weird to think how close that bear came to death and had no idea and never will know. Makes you think a little bit.

[@jeremymatheson6885]

Thinking the same thing. That Raven behind was kinda ominous.

[@chemicloud6443]

I felt that he wasn't going to shoot it the whole episode I felt like him the whole time and honestly was moved and happy he did not shoot it.. dam man i miss the mountains! Keep The world GREAT!!

[@randysparks1271]

That's real hunting, sometimes seeing the animal is enough,

[@goldengateart8847]

Yeah.... Reminds me of the bicyclists I pass along side the road..... Some of them will never know how close they came to death.... You have to be a real moron to want to ride your bike inches away from 3000+ lb chunks of metal whizzing by at 40-50+ mph

[@bryona5271]

"The greatest thrill is not to kill but to let live"

[@JohnPetrie]

"It's not just always about the kill." I agree 100%!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

It’s only “all about the kill” when the freezer is empty.... in America, that is kind of rare anymore....

[@younghex9577]

Hey I get it. Dude wanted sea food and not bear. 🤷‍♂️

[@the.mr.schrader]

You Are The Reason I Got Into Hunting. You Taught Me That The Hunt Isn’t All About The Kill. It’s Also About The Pursuit, The Emotions, The Animal Itself. Everything That Comes Together With Family And The Meal You Get From That Animals Sacrifice.

[@danieloconnell4717]

If you have a child that you have introduced into hunting, this may well be one of the most important videos you can ever show them. It brings the human element into the hunt and it speaks volumes about what it means to be a human and a hunter. Well done.

[@SneakySonBeach]

I think as a hunter, we all experience this to some degree. My father taught me its not about the killing its about the time you spend in nature, being a part of something bigger than yourself. Do we love eating the animals we hunt? Absolutely, but there is always something to be learned by watching these creatures do what they've done for centuries. Hunting isn't mindless killing. Its about getting back to way things were before cell phones and social media. We love being around these animals and probably know more about them than most "Wildlife Experts"

[@phillatt6277]

Where i live before cellphones and stuff they had spiked pits for the bears, nothing quite like the agonising scream of a bear

[@kellyyyanneee]

@@phillatt6277 hahaha your pitbull would still die. You do realize they have claws to?

[@phillatt6277]

@@kellyyyanneee umm pitbull? Reply to wrong person?

[@gokushebuu6579]

Amen to that

[@willheath1812]

I know exactly what your talking about. I’ve let many creatures from squirrels to deer walk. Hunters aren’t blood thirsty. They enjoy watching what they hunt as much as shooting what they are hunting. That’s how you can tell who is a true hunter! Please keep doing what your doing and much respect your way from the swamps of Louisiana!! Sportsman’s Paradise baby!

[@ng4847]

Well said my good sir!

[@bearman6935]

Here in Finland, I think most of the hunters are after just for the meat atleast if we talk about mooses. last year we shot down 13 mooses in 3 month period, we hunt them just to keep roads a littlebit safer and that the trees can grow without the treetop eaten. And about 1 week we have shot 153 bears in the whole country

[@TreyNitrotoluene]

My first deer hunt I lost a good buck thanks to a squirrel pegging me with a black walnut. Well this girl has a temper, Shot my first squirrel with a 12g slug. Looked like a wet firework and I never let one go since. Plenty of other creatures I'd agree I have enjoyed watching but never NEVER a squirrel.

[@eye1dry138]

Really weird episode. I mean why not watch the bear, then shoot the bear? The purpose of hunting is acquiring meat for food. It's not just for the sake of killing something. So when he said that he'd rather watch it than shoot it just seemed off to me, as if shooting the bear is the purpose of hunting. It's not about shooting it, it's about harvesting it's meat. "Killer instinct" and "bloodthirst" really shouldn't have anything to do with hunting if you're a sane person, so choosing not to shoot something has nothing to do with bloodthirst. Like why waste your time hiking around for days on a hunting trip if you're not going to attempt to get what you came for? I guess if I had a bunch of free time and i just wanted to fuck around In the woods I might do something like that but I've never had that luxury so it just doesn't seem right to me.

[@Semba999]

@UCPFLfzJr8AbomGRaNO1f98Q lmao you clearly don’t understand what he meant dumb fuck. He could have easily killed it and “harvested” it but he simply did not want too because in that moment he respected nature and the bear and just wanted too enjoy it as a hunter. He knows he can always get a bear he even said he’d kill plenty more in his life. I don’t even know why I’m explaining it too you. You are clearly not a REAL hunter with love and passion for the things we hunt and the land we hunt on.

[@TheyCallMeCalamari]

Many years later, this still holds up as one of my favorite episodes. Ive watched it a dozen times at this point. I disagree with Steve on a handful of things, but one thing I love about the man is his willingness to share moments that imperfect, emotional, reflective.

[@bullgravy6906]

Same. I probably watch the cooking episodes more than the hunting. They make me wonder why people will go work extra ins cubicle just so they can afford to eat at some restaurant when instead they could just go hunt or fish

[@markop6446]

Steven Rinellas respect, articulation, passion and overall person is what makes this show so much more than some hunting show

[@itsalltaken666]

Steve is one with nature. As a Navajo I respect the bear. And God damn. him just wanting to watch that bear was epic.

[@flounderwetspot8524]

14:00 - 19:00 is probably the most influential and relatable thing I have ever experienced in any show. THIS is what it means to be an avid hunter and many of those who don’t hunt, may or may not relate. The fact remains it was perfectly spoken and I can’t express how much I respect you Steve for not only showing the reality of things the way you did, but how well spoken you were about the situation. I’d love to shake your hand and break bread around a fire having laughs.

[@PetraDarklander]

I grew up in a hunting family. I was helping cutting up my dads deer long before I could hunt myself. Growing up, it was an important addition to our annual food supply and one year in particular, it kept us from goin hungry. I hunted because its what we did. As I got older, I realized I didn't have a passion for hunting and I put it to the way side for a few years and I would come back to my home town and hunt with my dad for a weekend because he really enjoyed it. Now I'm back again living in my home town for the last few years and have been out hunting with my dad every fall as a good excuse to spend time with him. Now this last fall we only got one deer between us, versus the four we normally get. The last day of our hunt was also two days before he went in for major back surgery. Needles to say, I'm uncertain of the conditions of our hunting together. Watching your channel, and being unusually lean on venison this season, has given me more motivation to go out on my own and go hunting, and not just use it as an excuse to spend time with my dad. I feel like if he is limited in traversing terrain and doing the full hunt, that I need to help him and take the lead role, and your videos have given me more confidence to fulfill that role that I never had to take, as I don't have a family of my own. Thank you.

[@daphnelattimer9952]

Beautifully said. A speedy and full recovery to your father, so you both may enjoy your special time together again soon. Time and love are very precious. Family is everything. (Also, thank you; your words brought back fond memories of my dad.)

[@jcfishing9732]

Hope your dad fully recovers

[@Double0hTater]

Beautiful comment through and through, hope your dad has made or will make a fantastic recovery from his surgery.

[@TheBubblegum420]

That was great to read. Thank u

[@Nortekj]

If you enjoy hunting with your father, don't think of it as an excuse to spend time with him even if he isn't able to cope with the rigors of terrain or otherwise. It's the companionship and time well spent while he is still on this earth. I have had 7 serious operations on my back, plus three more to have an implanted device installed inside my body to electronically block pain from my legs going to my brain, all due to a bad fall while at work. None of my kids has taken after me in hunting and I seldom see any of them as they have their own lives to live, I have 2 sons and 2 daughters and if I am lucky, I may see or talk to them one time each year, I am now almost 79 years old and have already lost all former hunting buddies due to their passing away, so No spending time is with a person shouldn't need to have an explanation, it's respect and love for that person, nothing else.

[@RonFleener]

This Dude here is an American Treasure. Thanks Steven for being a great American

[@ogtraxx]

*human

[@waynesligar5948]

There is a lot of us out here just no one knows. Life is not a rat race you have to take the time to look around there is more to life. I know I'm just a dumb old country guy i love God respect my neighbors. Life is short so be the best you can be

[@RonFleener]

@@waynesligar5948 one hundred percent correct. I'm fairly new to hunting but have spent the majority of my life in the woods. I definitely don't kill every animal I drop a pin on, just have to appreciate what we have sometimes

[@aaronvannatta9329]

@@ogtraxx *both

[@Charlie_Rowe]

Well...he's a Michigander so he's basically Southern Canadian 🇨🇦 lol

[@oxymoron5124]

Every episode makes me want to go camping and hunting

[@niwaakuhata7957]

Thank you brother for not shooting the bear. Just watching it you can feel it's spiritual essence in it's natural surroundings. Obviously you were affected by this. You are a true hunter where it's not just about the kill. Much respect to you. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe. One love from Aotearoa, NZ

[@mohunter68]

Mecha leka Hy, mecha Hiney Ho. I have no desire to kill a bear, had the chance years ago to go on a bear hunt and I said no. My Father and 2 brothers really wanted to go on a bear hunt with an outfitter and I absolutely said No. True to the bone Indians claim that bears are our brothers, and I wouldn't shoot one of my brothers, that's just wrong.

[@yakmn133]

As a man from England I’m so happy these are only being uploaded to uk audiences now sat with a broken femur bone during lockdown makes me so happy there is plenty to watch Steven rinella is the man

[@williamjenkins8566]

Doe in my back yard, had her in the crosshairs. Wife was with watching and I just couldn't pull the trigger. She asked why. I said "I dont know, i can go anywhere and kill a doe. I just wanted to watch her." I felt that.

[@billyjoe8185]

damn same, the first time i watched a doe die was when I went with my dad and she was with her two kids. They were so quiet, we barely saw them until the last few moments. He shot her and she just stood there for a couple seconds before running off and dying in a ditch about 50 yards from where we were sitting. I felt sad for her and her kids but I understood it had to be done because that's what we came there to do, to hunt deer. This was my first and last hunting experience but I'll never forget it. I still think about it sometimes and wondered what would've happened if we just watched it walk away.

[@maxfalk1112]

Hi ... I just wanted to say how much I understand and appreciate the feeling you had looking at this bear. There is never the need to take a shoot you don't feel ok with and I think it was a great decision to show this fact to other hunters... In Germany this feeling of connection and responsibility for the animals you hunt makes you what we call a "waidgerechter Jäger" a righteous hunter ... Thanks for showing that virtue to a broder audience! Waidmannsheil from Germany

[@johndurfee5925]

Steve, I experienced the same feeling while deer hunting 5 years ago. I am a meat hunter. Fill the freezer then give to our elders any extra. The last 3 years I watched the deer 🦌 and their many different manorisms. Started to recognize deer from previous years. I went from not wanting to harvest to a feeling of kinship with the deer and nature itself. This was a truly great video with thoughtful inspiration. Thanks

[@bettyswollocks1867]

The fact he doesn’t shoot so many bears because of moral reasons shows just how compassionate he is and the love he has for these animals

[@pkz420]

The mink was getting revenge for his fallen mates, by crapping on your floor. Lol.

[@Verlisify]

Sea Bear is impressive and all, but he wouldn't have stood a chance if a Sea Rhinoceros showed up

[@bmonty1915]

That's why you need your Sea Rhinoceros undergarment. Sea Bear circles just won't hold up...

[@infectedpegasus7178]

@@bmonty1915 New patented Sea Rhinoceros undergarments with moisture wicking fabric and scent guard from Firstlite

[@Verlisify]

@@infectedpegasus7178 I'd buy

[@randysparks1271]

I had no idea what any of you were talking about until my 7 year old niece told me, damn I feel old!

[@jcadams8232]

This sea bear hunt is like a Tease but for hunters.

[@RossDixonTeaching]

We don't get bears here in the UK but I get this all the time- a deep feeling of 'just because I can here doesn't mean I should'. Thanks for sharing this.

[@gunsmokesixtysix7135]

LOL! Priorities. Love how as soon as the cold water is flowing the first thing is getting the beers cold! By far the most wholesome fun to watch these days.

[@chillwinston4216]

Steve rinella is living his best life for sure. Guys a legend!

[@natemiller448]

I'm glad so many of you found this. This episode is at least 8 years old. It is likely the episode that really 'made' Meateater stand out amongst the Sea if other hunting shows. It was the right thing at the right time.

[@michgan4]

No doubt Steve. You summed it up. A fellow Michigander here. Sometimes the hunt is about appreciating your just sharing the woods or water with the species your trying to harvest. Love it

[@austinfamilyadventures4916]

I love the honesty in this. It’s so real. It’s not always about the kill. I think it’s more manly to be able to see something and not fire. Knowing there is always another day.

[@markwilliamson660]

I have never hunted, but this show is amazing. Steven thanks for the amazing show, your passion and love of wildlife is staggering and these videos are always beautifully shot

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

Damn it Steve. I’m sitting down to lunch and you’re scooping poop

[@paolo8530]

Lol Me too

[@madisongvideo]

Same

[@KalleFolkesson]

Same :D

[@SawlRZ]

I was thinking the same

[@headybud]

Same

[@yungredneck]

I love the pure appreciation for nature that flows outta this

[@travisvigeant5820]

That bear doesn't know how lucky he is. Good on you Steve always follow you heart !

[@phuckphace90]

This man could write some amazing poetry. Just the way you speak. It grabs my attention. Makes me enjoy and respect where my food comes from.

[@nightgoblinspearman]

When I was young my dad explained a situation to me where knowing you absolutely had the animal is in some ways a successful "hunt" without taking a shot . An easy shot, it doesn't know you are there, or alternatively knows you are there and isnt afraid. You have proven you have done everything correctly to get to this opportunity. The time spent in these moments is so much rarer than simply being able to take the shot. Especially if the animal is very close or curious or simply appears right in front of you. That sacred moment of interaction where you lock eyes at close range and the animal tilts it head in curiosity or defiance at your voice. My first racoon hunt was something like this. We observed a young racoon in a den tree wake early in the morning, jam his head into another hole and antagonize his sleeping sibling for 15 minutes until they gave in and also woke up. They went to a creek, took a drink and returned to their tree. I guess the first racoon was afraid to go alone.

[@markcrume]

coup stick.

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

I saw this one video where this guy was archery hunting a black bear and the bear walked right up to him, acknowledged him, and all but asked him how his day was. The guy just froze and right as the bear turned around to hit the bait (and basically spared him a mauling) he shot him. I'm not saying he did anything wrong but it sure didn't feel good to watch. Not sure I'd ever pull the trigger on an animal who was both aware and accepting of my presence (except in case of attack).

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

@Center Masster I'd say brown bears are more dangerous than black bears. But yes, I agree that people need to stop feeding bears and hunt them ethically so they fear humans

[@justinfox7868]

The look on Steve's face when that outboard started up was priceless!

[@lisalisalisa7721]

Black bears are truly beautiful animals. Good on you for just enjoying the moment.

[@phortie40]

I love this show, and episodes like this really exemplifies the heart of a true hunter. Not taking the shot, or the idea of just giving it back to nature. If you are not 100% into the kill, don’t take the shot you may regret it. Great episode!

[@deanalexandre9775]

It’s no “miracle” it’s a Yamaha Steve 😉

[@dustyfox8532]

A buddy of mine used to have an old Yamaha ttr 125 motorbike he left in a shipping container next to a river on his property. Every year the river would flood, the container would submerge, and then we'd come back in the dry season and pull the bike out of the shed. It would kick over first time every time without fail. One time we had to take the spark plug out and clean some mud off it but that was it. First time we thought it was a miracle, every time after we just thought "Yamaha".

[@nodiggity9472]

@@dustyfox8532 Yamaha have got Toyota Hilux levels of indestructibility.

[@friedrice69]

😂😂😂

[@jordanoutenreath7248]

Love that you passed the two up for just morale there a family an still staying together so much respect man keep it up love the content

[@T-dub200]

The disbelief when that outboard fired up was priceless

[@sekytwo]

This show is beyond beautiful. Thank you Steve.

[@cummins198389]

The cinematography and vibes in this episode are off the charts! I love it! Great job!!

[@MIOutdoors1]

This is why I love this guy. So relatable.

[@stillthesameEvans]

I've watched this episode 5 times now and it's by far the best of yours

[@714ANAHEIMCALIFORNIA]

I love how he change his mind in the end with the bear 🐻 Amen

[@blueridgebackwoods4231]

My favorite part of the hunt is the hunt itself. Tracking, glassing, stalking, and blending into the environment pulling the trigger has always been my least favorite part of a hunt. Sometimes its necessary ,other times a feeling will come over you like a wave ,almost like the animal's spirit telling you its not his time to go. Respect.

[@bohdaj]

yes, and i am partialla a hunter, too, but without weapons :-) yes i agree that this is the most exciting part

[@kamavaito03]

Really enjoyed this episode...it was a nice change from the usual hunt routine that I also enjoy watching. There is a real reverence to the way Steven shows and articulates hunting that I really appreciate.

[@ML-kx9gz]

the ending is incredible, he goes were both just out here enjoying mussles

[@pamelapelech3249]

Such a beautiful area to fish and hunt. Good choice on the bear. The seafood looks fantastic.

[@artful1014]

There is something in a bear that I feel and even relate to for some strange reason maybe it's a huge amount of awe and respect. But well done Steve for not shooting that bear it shows that hunters aren't just blood thirsty crazies in fact there understanding smart individuals

[@hectorlanderos6360]

Finally a new video i was about to turn vegan 🤣

[@bassturd792]

I KNOW RIGHT?

[@zaheerdawood3814]

He didn't kill the bear though....

[@stevenwest7380]

These are all on netfl

[@baljeetmilk2679]

Lmao

[@isaaccruz7010]

Nice save

[@chucklott4348]

So awesome of him to air this, most other hunting shows would not. Hunting and nature is beautiful regardless if harvesting an animal is apart of it.

[@rockybolick9646]

That motor cranking after the first pull gets me every time. Miracles really do happen XD

[@DeepOwl1073]

Thank you Steve. Hunters truly are the greatest conservationists there are. We love nature and the bounty it offers, but never kill just for the sake of filling a tag. My 3 bears have all been taken up close with traditional muzzleloaders. Sneaking up on something so beautiful and powerful is fulfilling in itself. Filing the freezer is just a bonus.

[@edward9643]

What!!?? Filling the freezer is a bonus? One would like to think it's the whole reason behind killing an animal. All life is sacred to the extent that killing for the sake of sport reveals that one is...ah challenged when it comes to such matters. Maybe one day you'll grow a bigger heart

[@Zackywacky34]

@@edward9643 Sure I'll kill an animal for food, but really!?!? I'm here for the rush baby!! #conservation . I don't think his intention was to sound that way, but yeahhhh... It kinda came off that way a little (to me at least). Specifically for the verbage about food. I assume they didn't intend to suggest a willingness to discard or waste resources, but it didn't came out right. Idk

[@Zackywacky34]

@@edward9643 but assuming there not wasting resources, nothing wrong with loving the rush, or feeling you get, I think that's a big part of it.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@@edward9643 YOU can think what you like mate but it sure as heck does NOT have to be how everyone else thinks about the subject. It's your attitude that's your problem , cos I read that comment completely differently. I understood perfectly what he was trying to convey about the skill involved in using the tactics he did, to make the kill, and that his freezer was filled was a bonus. NOTHING to do with one's heart needing to be bigger or better. You need to learn to separate man from animal; and an animals life is not sacred. God created man in His image and then made all other things including animals etc for man to have dominion over. YOU need to learn the basics of creation before launching into criticism of a fellow human being. It's important to err on the side of knowledge and wisdom than to attack a man out of your ignorance.

[@edward9643]

@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 first off I appreciate u giving me permission to think what I like. Secondly your opinions resemble those of fundamentalist Christians. All life is sacred and if we have the right to take an animals life because we're more intelligent then life forms more intelligent than us ( & they're out there believe me) also have the right to kill us for sport and food

[@Miked_upp]

This episode means so much. Thanks for putting this up. I spent two months in Haida Gwaii the archipelago right below where you filmed this. Magical place teeming with life. So many great stories came back in once seeing this episode. Thanks Steve

[@Just_shredit]

Man what a place to hunt at! Just finished all the seasons of Meat eater and it was great. Hopefully we all can get another season!!!

[@codyjemison9558]

🙏🙏🙏

[@nickviviano4486]

One of my favorite episodes to date. Outdoor recreation is vital to a person's soul, and this episode hit home for me. Awesome work my guy

[@nicholassmith8212]

This episode was absolutely fantastic. Thank you guys for making such a great hunting show

[@michaelperez81583]

Steve Rinella is an amazing man. I’m glad we get to learn from him and others through an app on a phone.

[@snakehunter2.072]

Speak for your self! I am suffisticated enough to be watching the video on a laptop!

[@michaelperez81583]

@@snakehunter2.072 my poor laptop couldn’t survive from all the viruses I exposed it to

[@snakehunter2.072]

@@michaelperez81583 Im sorry for your loss, offer my condolences and shall join in mourning. xd

[@Maquire2011]

Exactly

[@michaelperez81583]

@@snakehunter2.072 😂 Bless you Snakehunter!

[@abztractboxingandstuff8384]

That bear was ambling along with absolutely no idea how lucky it got 😂😂😂

[@duckdrop9158]

My dad has said it from the first time he took me hunting...44 years ago "it's not about killing" Good show.

[@broomstickcowgirl]

What beautiful country this is. The scenery was amazing and that meal you enjoyed had me salivating! Great job!

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Yamaha makes great outboard motors! I got one with my first boat when I was 15 yo. All I ever done to it is flush the cooling from saltwater in the fall when I get the boat out of water (usually before the ice) and change oil and spark plug before I put her back in comes spring. Now I'm 39 yo. And the motor is running great, never had any problems with it;) and I've used it A LOT

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Japanese stuff lasts forever. I bought my first car, a used 1989 Toyota pickup in 1996. Still have it, it's got over 300,000 miles on it, but isn't slowing down.

[@sprintermaximus]

Phenomenal. In so many ways. Much appreciated to see this explained in basic terms of life. Great show.

[@kelleyivers3409]

I really appreciate you doing this show and speaking for us.

[@slapneck77]

I've passed on several deer cuz I just didn't feel it was right I have no problem with you not shooting that bear. Admire you more for it actually. Keep it up Steven

[@ZSharkPH]

Great episode.. And Bear or no bear.. You ate like a King on this trip.

[@randysparks1271]

We hunt to eat, if you can eat well from a crab trap and there's enough at home for your family, then why kill? A successful hunt is being out there, not just killing something. Glad Steve is showing that to people too.

[@ZSharkPH]

@@randysparks1271 im not saying he should have killed. But it seemed like that was his initial mission. Whether he did or not is not the point. The man ate one of the best seafood meals ive ever seen.

[@randysparks1271]

@@ZSharkPH didn't mean it that way either, just meant that if you hunt for food the plan can change fast and still be everything you want

[@ZSharkPH]

@@randysparks1271 right on man 👍

[@paytonreid5077]

I love this episode. I like how he hunts two things at once-land and water.

[@lukeleipzig]

this guy is so real. respect.

[@donaldfarr8162]

I really enjoyed this episode Steve. Reminded me of getting my old deer cabin ready every fall.

[@LowTempDabr]

4:07 Being a plumber, it made me smile knowing i can do something better than Steve :')

[@deonlive7043]

This is the best thing I've watched in a long time made me feel really good there are people like you here in the 🌎!

[@rickamc3521]

Seen this video dozens of times. Absolutely amazing

[@Derrick_Makori]

This channel is such gem..

[@shednesshunting2578]

Man what an amazing place ❤️oh boy that seafood is to die for man

[@RyanPerkins-lm7cb]

Those crab, mussels, and shrimp looked Absolutely Delicious! You can’t beat it when it’s that fresh!

[@colingregory]

I am a non-hunting hiker and have been "against" hunting large game for the past decade. Finding Meateater has really swayed me to find interest in possibly taking it up some day, but Steve really nailed how I feel about nature in this episode. I almost always feel more like watching an animal than taking its life and consuming it. When I hiked the JMT I eventually even kept my rod in the pack because in the High Sierra you can just walk up to a lake or stream and see handfuls of golden trout at your feet. I realized that was more satisfying to me than taking one of out of the water.

[@kennethandrew3709]

19:30 I’m no expert, but the chemistry behind it is called a hypertonic solution in which the Na+ (sodium) reacts with the Na+ in the cells of the animal. Which Na+ will always be diffused from a low to high concentration of Sodium. Since the crab lives in salt Water. And the concentration of sodium is higher in the boiling pot of water than the crab, the sodium gets sucked out of the crab making it less saltier which tends to make it more sweeter. And since the hyper velocity of the salt moving at a higher speed due to the Sodium molecules being speed up because of the boiling temperature. It get sucked out really quick

[@dewi1293]

What a beautifull place! You are blessed my friend!

[@SaneAsylum]

He should try a bit farther North and get away from the crowds. Not even joking.

[@driftless1870]

Phenomenal, once again. Thanks Steve (and company!).

[@johnwindle9803]

His experience with the black bear reminded me in part of the stories of the Sioux Indians counting coup. "I could have taken you, but not today."

[@travismcclellan3413]

I've definitely let more bears walk away than I have ever shot. It's unexplainable till you do it.

[@randysparks1271]

I spent a week hunting with my grandpa once, tracking a single deer. We finally got a chance and just watched it feed a while and lay down for a nap. Grandpa just chuckled a bit and said he needed a nap too. Left it at that. I miss hunting with him, but this episode brought that feeling back.

[@rustyshackelford5758]

Bear meat is also pretty damn gross

[@travismcclellan3413]

@@rustyshackelford5758 don't shoot garbage eating bears. Bears that forage natural foods taste good. If you have good bear meat but can't cook it will also taste gross

[@ignalbanirarranz]

Every episode i watch the more respect i profess at you. Im from Spain, and i get emotional in a lot of episodes. I also see an evolution. Better edit, photography... Congratulations.

[@eugeneweeks3325]

That Yamaha starting on the first pull! Best outboards ever built.

[@knifelore1647]

I like the fact that you decided not to shoot, for no other reason than you just weren't feeling it. I have left nice deer in the woods to continue to enjoy themselves due to I just wasn't feeling it. Left a doe onetime that came out on a powerline an a minute later her fawn came out both looking directly at me an me smiling like a banche!

[@Paul_I_S]

I understand that perfectly. Been "there" - done that. Hunting is not just about killing.

[@BlackDuk]

This is a show about LIFE. not hunting, not death, but how a outdoorsman lives and enjoys their life.

[@drakoinx]

I love how thiers either beer or smokes in 50% of the episodes background haha. A man after my own heart.

[@kellywalker8407]

I quit hunting years ago. Just got tired of killing stuff. I have NEVER had an experienced hunter disrespect that.

[@randysparks1271]

I hunt for my food every year, but it's no lie that it doesn't feel good to kill anything. After I have a full freezer, I'll still hunt every second I can but I won't kill anything. Sometimes I just wanna get away and watch critters being critters.

[@chrisalberthal1803]

A true "hunter" will always respect. There is no shame, belittling or anything negative about a person who will never hunt or those whom chose to stop hunting. Killing should never be taken lightly, it is a very tough choice and HUGE responsibility to "pull the trigger" on another living animal and end its life. I respect you for publicly voicing your choice. You are a true sportsman Kelly!!

[@randysparks1271]

@@chrisalberthal1803 is sportsman the right word? Feel like that implies taking it lightly or something, semantics is not something I'd consider one of my skills but it's always felt odd to me.

[@natemiller448]

@kelly walker There is no reason you can't continue to enjoy or work the process. Hunting in any era dosent have to be about killing. You can participate fully while simply observing animals or even helping other hunters who wish to kill. Either way, being in the woods dosent begin or end with your desire to kill. Its all there for all of us. Pal.

[@jamesclass1744]

I could quit hunting, I will not but I could. What I couldn't quit is being outside in the so many ways I've seen beauty... On skis, snow shoes, from my kayak and yes while holding a flint lock and long bow... so many beautiful moments, it gives me pause.

[@user-pe6su8br2e]

I love this show, and episodes like this really exemplifies the heart of a true hunter.

[@JonahGhost]

17:22 That was beautiful. Reminded me of the patience and integrity you showed on that episode hunting that ram.

[@hunters1372]

My man is using a boat to carry a boat

[@Brassbushings6911]

Ship* hahaha a ship holds a boat but a bout doesn't hold a ship

[@captaintenneall.43]

It’s a boat boating boat . Boating a boating boat

[@georgkilianbraunig5877]

love this show....keep it up!!!!

[@friedrice69]

It’s on Netflix.