Self-Guided Alaskan Caribou Hunt

This self-guided drop-camp caribou and black bear hunt was unique in that we were not in the Brooks Range hunting the migration like most caribou hunters, but rather hunting a smaller resident mountain herd in the Beaver Mountains, west of McGrath, Alaska. This was our first time in Alaska, and we'll be back!

[@ColeSlayz]

Now this is what hunting is really like 😂🖤 thank u for showing all the problems yall went through, issues with gear, struggles at ur camp and other random bs; the jokes and wholesome real life moments made this hour long video feel like nothing 🔥

[@NightwingGR1]

I just had to comment! This is easily one of my favorite hunting vids. The fact that you included things like the pre flight gear prep/reduction, camp set up, the extras beyond "just" the hunting was great! Also the LACK of obnoxious music edited in and drowning out the sounds of camp was so refreshing(I HATE that people feel the need to drown out the sounds of camp/nature/the hunt, with bad elevator music). For just being a small channel without an obvious big filming budget or likely a ton of experience, you out did 90 percent or more of the "professionals" on youtube!r canned country

[@toddb5289]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. With a $0 film budget and mostly just iPhone video, we were pretty happy with what we were able to put together. We're hoping to be able to have more out soon!

[@jrhyshek]

I used to guide out of that lake 25 years ago....good to see my old aluminum canoe is still in one piece.

[@fedisc]

this guy's laugh, can't stop laughin hahaha love you

[@johnblackie314]

Congratulations on your successful hunting trip . Absolutely the best Caribou hunting video I’ve watched. Today is the second time I’ve watched this video entirely. Definitely one of my biggest concerns is if I’ll be able to sleep well in Grizzly Country. You guys sure have a Wonderful Video of your hunting trip. Keep on keeping on and Stay Safe !

[@zeldarobinson3382]

thank you loved the video and sharing all the issues that can and do occur on a hunt , the fun and memories you had and made you will always remember . so glad you never drowned out camp life and nature with loud music which I think ruins a video that would have been great . thank you

[@TheMerlinmk19]

Nice job Todd! Excellent filming editing and storytelling! Great hunt, beautiful animals! God bless you guys!

[@wmrobertsteele3577]

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[@wmrobertsteele3577]

Qq qqq has huu

[@btlietz]

Omg the caribou eye part had me cracking up. He said it tastes like raw bread dough though not bubble gum LOL! Great video!

[@406highlanders]

Great video guys, Alaska weather never disappoints!!! Looks like you guys made memories you’ll talk about the rest of your lives

[@tylerjohn15]

Awesome video! Looks like so much fun. Memories to last a lifetime!

[@caseydeal3048]

Love seeing guys not taking themselves too serious. So many guys are trying way to hard to look badass. You guys had a great hunt and FUN! Ive been on two DIY AK trips and a good attitude is what you need. Id have a “regular Crown” with u guys anytime.

[@dschultz378]

Thanks for the link Todd. These are really fun to watch.

[@kermitroberson1044]

Thanks you guys for filming you hunting trip that some of us dream of doing in our lifetime ! Beautiful country! Kermit Roberson, Gray TN

[@BrenosOutdoors]

Best video I’ve watched in a long time. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@toddb5289]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rmd9032]

Thanks for showing us what happens when one is not fully prepared for a hunt in Alaska. It is super important to test and use equipment before going on such a hunt. I actually only watched halfway because your camera up to that point has never shown us what you were shooting at. The early caribou shot looked reenacted.

[@SigCross]

I really enjoyed this, well done guys !!

[@tiarap8866]

Well I have the attention span of a gnat and I somehow managed to watch an hour long hunting video so I'd say you guys did good. Ya'll are freaking funny. I'm at home and waiting to hear from my husband who is currently on his first diy caribou hunt. It's almost day 7 and I haven't heard from him yet so it's nice to kind of get an idea of what he might be up to..

[@andrewstokes5871]

Good job. Good filming and editing. Beautiful country, amazing colours.

[@fernandocarvallo9135]

Righ at the start your chuckle had me going. Great hunt

[@nathanfleck7601]

Amazing trip you guys! Great video!!

[@huronnationalforest7988]

Enjoyed the video, looking forward to the next one fellow michiganders!!!!!!

[@Knotyourbusiness]

As a retired camo and hunting equipment salesman, I love the catalog hunting community. I liked the video very entertaining. 👍

[@mrgboxx]

you guys hilarious! nice job with the video. this hunt is on my bucket list.

[@mattshaw6259]

Really nice video. Appreciated the work you put

[@corysimp]

Great video guys- well done and very entertaining

[@waynegraham7611]

That was funny shit, lol not a bunch pros just some good old boys havin a time, nice job guys 👍

[@Hunting_Grt_whiteNorth]

Lol, I liked your strategic plans for sleeping in a grizzly area. However, I do suggest installing a portable electric bear fence. Now another question came up: ● how far was that caribou shot? ● if you could only make it part way before you needed a break? ● mabe a gear review on stuff other that the sitka game bag? ● GUess non of you had a grizzly license? But yeah, drunk on alcohol & sleeping pills help you not to wake while your buddies are eaten; also works for one or two nights at least! Meh, that might be -proportionate to how many acquaintances you have left? ● so any N way what gun caliber & how far was that shot x2 in Rudolf?

[@TonchyShultz]

Great video Todd ...Very nice filming and whole hunting , Congrats for beautiful Caribou. Woow . I like nature from this area. Best regards from Alberta 👍🍁🌿💕🦌👌 One question ..where you find this gloves for skinning animal .!??

[@inspiredoutdoors7371]

Awesome video! It was like we were right along side you each day! Best part “ can’t make fun of my dad’s grizzly bear story any more” 😂 thanks for sharing!

[@toddb5289]

Our dad was charged by a grizzly on a moose hunt in Alaska ~25 years ago. We've heard the story so many times over the years that we can tell it word for word, which has kind of become a family joke. No more! We fully understand the stress and circumstances after our hunt and would tell the story all the time too!

[@inspiredoutdoors7371]

@@toddb5289 This is Mark BinelIi. Inspired Outdoors is my KZbin Channel. I heard the story no less than 4 times on our elk hunt!

[@toddb5289]

@@inspiredoutdoors7371 Hey Mark, that's hilarious! You could probably tell the story by now too!

[@Alaskabuilt_]

The bear spray part was hilarious 😆

[@harleyeg05]

This video gave me hope to do my own DIY hunt. I truly enjoyed the honesty and liveliness of the video. The fun and memories that were made. is it possible to send me some info thru this reply for how you started and where you found some of the data and info that you used to book and fly this hunt. I am also researching and looking around, but any help would be so appreciated! God bless and I can't wait to see more adventures form you all

[@Hunting_Grt_whiteNorth]

Love your channel & your odd sense of humor, but your girls and wife rose is the best. Parents that hunt together, stay together, and the opportunities that in you instill in the girls are most excellent. As they grow up knowing and appreciating nature. I tip my hat to you & your good wife Rose. I do have a question: ● do either of you have a guide license? ● in the future, would you or Rose & maybe eventually the kids consider guiding private hunts for an outfitter? I''m sure there'd be room if the girls were interested in other aspects (eg. either digital documentation, editing, cooking and food handling, horse wrangling, or even getting a pilots license. I'm just curious cause our next generations of outdoor individuals and related businesses will be our most important.

[@mixtaperadio]

new viewer. I'm 6 mins in and holy shit this is going to be one hell of a ride. I need some munchies. WTF only 1 vid posted on this account? y'all better get your asses in the woods and start filming. don't come back unless you have more amazing kick ass content. understood lolol.

[@toddb5289]

Glad you enjoyed it! We do have more videos to come... 1. Gear review with pros/cons of the gear we used on this hunt 2. Michigan Whitetail rifle opener (Nov) 3. Texas hog/deer hunt (Dec) 4. Montana archery elk hunt ('21) 5. Back to Alaska for self-guided moose ('22) ...I'm sure there will be more sprinkled in there in between!

[@craigsanders6925]

@@toddb5289 I'd also like to hear if you'd go back to the same area or suggest other options. Looking forward to seeing the updates.

[@georgemurphy9910]

Good contact you guys look like you’re having a good time that’s hunting👍👍✌️

[@ValcoBayrunner]

Great camera work, nice slow panning, level video, scenery was amazing. Not a fan of Sitka gear in wet AK, prefer rubber impertech and layers of synthetic under wear. Boots, is a tough one, not a fan of hip waders. Xtra tuffs, are great in swampy terrain. Lacrosse boots are good also. Too bad there were not more caribou. I'll bet the peak of the Mulchatna herd back in the day was amazing. Thanks for sharing your hunt.

[@toddb5289]

Thanks for the feedback! We definitely thought the KUIU gear outperformed Sitka given the conditions. The KUIU pack is definitely superior. Seal skin socks saved us with wet boots - I wouldn't go back to Alaska without a pair!

[@tanyajenkins919]

Heck what a nice shelter. Enjoy your hunt . Be cool if you see one from your shelter

[@M.H357]

Congratulations from Michigan, Thanks for sharing this awesome experience. Would you recommend similar trip with adults to include kids 12-14?

[@lspostma]

I would recommend you look into Blacks Creek Guide Gear packs. I am on my umpteenth year using their packs and as a dealer for several other lines of pack, it is my go-to pack for elk, moose, deer, bear and soon caribou.

[@georgemurphy9910]

1:03:59 who cares about to hunt? It looks like you guys are having a blast. It’s it’s nice to see. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nd6438]

cool video

[@joshtaylor6748]

Great film guys. Just wondering if your air service offered to move you given the low caribou sightings ?

[@OG_Outdoorz]

Nice to see Michigan folks representing. Would appreciate knowing the air service you guys used. Also do they set number of days, animals, etc.?

[@bluestangmodsjr158]

If I may ask where is the place you guys are hunting in like what part of Alaska or like the city because me and some family are interested in going and need some recommendations

[@erikhenderson3660]

Awesome hunt, I plan to do the same in a year or two. How did you go about getting the hide antlers and meat home? And how much did it cost you all the way back to Michigan? I’d likely be flying out of Detroit so price should be similar

[@RT_Wild_Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing. What boots were the not as nice but bone dry boots?

[@brandoncowhey7426]

Awesome video thanks for posting. Myself and a few friends are booked fall of ‘22 out of McGrath with Willow Air. I would love to ask you some questions.

[@toddb5289]

I'm happy to share all of our information with you! It was definitely a learning experience. Send me an email at [e-mail] and we'll sort out a way to communicate privately.

[@johnkorenek4759]

Awesome video really enjoyed it. What rifle and caliber was the choice?

[@toddb5289]

We all had a 300 win mag. Part of the reasoning behind all shooting the same caliber was our limited weight allowance and the ability to share ammo if necessary. We also all had a Glock 20 (10mm) as our bear defense. Thankfully we didn't need it!

[@jjfaust80]

Was this a drop camp hunt or did y'all pick the location to fly in?? If was a drop camp fly in who did y'all use??

[@brianperry3267]

Rodney facing his fears🤣😂😅

[@AmericaOutdoors1]

Hunting Alaska is awesome. Great video. What are you going for next, moose?

[@toddb5289]

We're scheduled to be back in Alaska in 2023 for a self-guided moose hunt. We'll be in Texas this December for hogs/deer and Montana next year for archery elk.

[@bradyoates1094]

What's your camera set up? Footage looks great especially given the conditions

[@toddb5289]

Most of it was filmed with iPhones. We also had a DJI OSMO pocket. Nothing super sophisticated, but they all seemed to take decent footage and were easy to carry.

[@davehood2534]

Good times,glad you were successful. IDK about shooting a bunch of lead into the water.

[@cynshane]

Nothing like the sound of that airplane engine noise fading away. You are definitely alone

[@brick5599]

What did you use to charge phones and what did you play music on? Me and my brother are going to the Brooks next fall to chase Caribou. Great video. Cheers boys!

[@toddb5289]

You guys are going to have a great time. I'm jealous! -This is the speaker we used. It worked great: www.amazon.com/dp/B098KJ3T51?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1 -Here's the portable charger I used. I actually took 2, but never touched the second one. I used it to keep the satellite phone fully charged too. We were able to leave our phones on airplane mode and only used them for pictures, video, music, and onX (which works on airplane mode as long as you download the area map before you go). www.amazon.com/dp/B00X5RV14Y?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-ypp-rep_ypp_rep_k0_1_5&amp&crid=3P3X86SO5OTCE&amp&sprefix=anker -You didn't ask, but I highly recommend this lantern. It worked amazing to illuminate the tents at night. We had one in our sleeping tent and one in our gear tent. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716JV1SG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Hunting_Grt_whiteNorth]

What type rifle & caliber was used on that first caribou?

[@shawneeskinwalker7932]

LOL, imagine the buzz you´d have given that bear when yall had the booze n sleeping pills. Great video, awesome bull, still have to watch the rest though

[@jacknanuq6119]

What kind of boots did you wear and how did they do

[@Wirural]

The bear prep........ 🤣

[@Dwt.Training]

What camera are you recording with?

[@dh_3829]

@Todd B Please could you tell me the name of the banjo song in your intro? Damn catchy!

[@elusive7625]

based on the amount of curse words used......is this an excerpt from the jerry springer show?

[@georgemurphy9910]

That electric fence will not work if the wires are touching each other or any grass touches it It will not work just hang onto your tent🎉🎉🎉

[@nghaktea8415]

Do you never take it's meat?

[@unibrow3699]

It’s tastes like dough not bubblegum

[@WikoWiko-kf5rf]

Bazw Shax Wolf Moun Tain

[@williecosgrove]

I am so shocked, I dident know that gay men hunted together in the USA

[@thomasgreenhoe7192]

Lmao Brokeback.....

[@Alaskabuilt_]

😂 I’m dying laughing

[@bobfoster1473]

Interesting video compromised by horrible language

[@Alaskabuilt_]

Don’t forget about other hunters when you are doing your shooting games. Also FYI it’s illegal to drink and be in possession of a firearm. Keep that off the videos. The tyrannical government will take your guns quick. It’s a felony.