I Dumped 2,000 lbs of Carrots in the Canadian Wilderness and This Happened | Bear, Moose, Deer Fight

[@yard8rm]

"Hinge cutting is a tree-felling technique that leaves a portion of the trunk intact to create a hinge. The tree remains alive after the cut because the cambium layer, which transports water and nutrients, is left unbroken. The hinge cut creates a horizontal habitat structure that provides food and cover for wildlife."

[@DemelzaBoing]

That`s a brilliant idea!

[@MySelfReliance]

I do a lot of that and it really improved the deer bedding around the workshop.

[@eleephant9726]

But it can lead to worse problems if done incorrectly.

[@bustersmith5569]

@@eleephant9726 How's That ??

[@bustersmith5569]

@@yard8rm there be enough cambium layer for the tree to live ,; a hinge cut leaves very little cambium membrane

[@TylerStout-o3f]

I am addicted to your shows they kept my husband who died Memorial Day this years mind occupied so thank you so much but I still each

[@DebraMosleyUpstateNYSabe]

Sorry for you're lose - sending huge hugs your way.

[@mariefraher8725]

Very sorry for your great loss.

[@elzbietanowak4214]

Dobry wieczór.Duzo śniegu.Piekne sarny i jelonki .Mieszkam w Polsce nad morzem.Nie zanosi sie,że napada śniegu.Piekna zima.Dawno takiej u mnie nie było.Serdecznie pozdrawiam,życzę dużo zdrówka.

[@Josh_Andrade]

This man works hard, takes care of his family and respects the nature around him! You will always have my respect, thank you for sharing these awesome moments with us

[@TheTruthlady]

He’s certainly a rare breed of man…his wife is one blessed woman to have him.

[@Josh_Andrade]

@@TheTruthlady amen to that! You can tell they are a good team together!

[@MySelfReliance]

Thank you, you’re too kind.

[@Josh_Andrade]

@@MySelfReliance Of course! And Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@MarkAllen-p6z]

I didn’t see any strictly carnivorous animals. I would think they would be looking for deer, moose, etc.

[@patti3447]

That was awesome footage loved every second was worth watching several times, I was surprised to see the moose kneeling to eat so very interesting.. I enjoyed checking out the glowing eyes I think there was a squirrel at one point. All great thank you from Sudbury ps I’m a gramma that has been following yr channel from day one,

[@marivoneolsenjenzura8581]

Eu também....somos duas então

[@privatename8228]

@patti3447 Flying squirrels...which are nocturnal.

[@shereechampoux5424]

Nice to see all the wild life be able to eat the carrots!

[@dgrantstocker6148]

Two thousand lbs carrots! All the deer are gonna be turning orange like I did one time I went on a carrot eating binge.

[@MySelfReliance]

lol, I think the bear did.

[@susanmazei1834]

Happened to my mom too! She ate so many carrots she turned orange. She wouldn't stop. Finally, the locals started refusing to sell carrots to her, she was embarrassed and did stop with the carrot excess and gradually lost her orange hue. Too much of anything is not good.

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@susanmazei1834Good thing it was carrots and not spinach!

[@sherryblanton2029]

😂🤣😅

[@jilbertb]

We used to put out sweet potatoes and sugar beets in the fall. At the beginning of winter, we'd get a big round bail of alfalfa, which seemed to help keep the animals from eating the small fruit trees. Thanks for the video Shawn, love it.❤

[@D_e_n_i_s_e_B]

God bless you for helping animals ^^

[@mariefraher8725]

This is beautiful! The moose and baby! My Mother would say she fed the birds so there would be a place in heaven for her. I think you have your place. I lived seaside in MA where they were chopping down animal habitats and building. Having lived in MA suburbs all my life, I was shocked to see and feel the vibration of a large buck galloping across my front lawn. Sometimes they would swim from Deer Island in Boston Harbor. We just started to see coyote and fox of course rabbits and skunk ( my beagle could never resist a skunk) and raccoons prior to moving 4 yrs ago. I felt sad because they had nowhere to go. Watched a very smart doe keep her fawn safe by turning around and not crossing a busy road. Merry Christmas to you and your family from the subtropics of SW Florida.

[@kennethcruise7635]

Have you ever cut trees and left them still connected to stump ? This will cause new sprouts for browsing in spring before other food available . This has been used in Europe for centuries to make living hedge rows . great watching your work and progress .

[@janetwithers7427]

Very entertaining watching the deer, moose, and racoons interacting in the forest. Great camera set up. They all were digging with their hoofs for the carrots. Fun, great video. 💕🎄⛄🎅🦌🛷🎄

[@muskegonhunterscamp]

Difficult to imagine no wolves in 2 months with all of this activity. This is your best trail cam footage I've seen. You are very fortunate.

[@andreboudreau6474]

Wow at the 20:00 minute mark, that is precious footage of a cow moose very much in heat! Mr Bull seems to be playing very hard to get.

[@Odonanmarg]

Was she in heat or trying to give birth.?

[@lindapetersen1800]

SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! Looks like you got a lot of DEER ONES there !!! 3 -4 Bucks with a lot of does !!! That Moose is calling on out for someone I hear that !!! He will get someone to come his way several I know that !!! Bear is going to go to sleep for the winter months with her Little ones growing inside of her !!! How I love the wild up there !!!

[@NTycingProductions]

Bud, that is some of the best trail camera videos I have seen. I will be investing in more trail cameras with audio capabilities for my property too. I loved hearing the moose and bucks communicating like that! In my area I havent seen a whitetail deer yet, its nice to see that they do infact coexist togther. Next year I will for sure be putting in a food plot to attract deer and help feed the moose, and bears. Awesome video, I am going to watch it again, it was so cool. 😁👍🏾🦌🐻🦌👍🏾😁

[@chippychick6261]

Ohhh, grow a wild thyme meadow. It’s a delirious experience to lay down in ❤

[@julianedeasis2628]

What a treat. I enjoyed every minute of watching.

[@William-ui5dj]

How are your chickens doing? Are your chickens warm and comfy? Producing enough eatable eggs yet? Show us how they are doing. Please. I want to see the interior of the chicken coop.

[@andrea6421]

This video was awesome but all of your videos are awesome!! This was a treat to watch all the different animals. Thank you 😊

[@AZJH8374]

Tarina, yes, some sugar in carrots, but you are dead wrong. Rice cooked WITH carrots do the opposite. It improges gut health and alleviates diarrhea. ESPECIALLY in humans & dogs 🐕 BTW ❤❤❤

[@cynthianorman44]

🌟😊🌟💖LOVED THIS VIDEO. WERE THE MOOSE SCRATCHING THEMSELVES IN HAPPINESS? THANK YOU 🌟💖🌟

[@waltergottschalk9878]

Hello Shawn, first of all, a big thank you to you for feeding the wild animals in winter under the harsh conditions. This shows that you are not only taking but also giving something back to nature. Thank you very much. Hello Shawn, first of all, a big thank you to you for feeding the wild animals in winter under the harsh conditions. This shows that you are not just taking but also giving something back to nature. Thank you very much. My question? Would it be possible for you to build a covered feeding station? Here in Germany, the forester or ranger takes care of things like that with hay, beets and concentrated feed. I would be very happy if you would tackle something like that. Stay safe and healthy Greetings Walter 👍🏻💯

[@totpipsqueak]

That would be fabulous to watch.

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Loved those trail cameras. That was so interesting, enjoyed seeing the animals and critters.

[@xpoolguy5406]

The bachelor groups are fun to watch. The big boys are always by themselves. Didn't know the deer and moose would put up with each other. I've seen different situations on my property

[@hereandthere9023]

Not sure about moose, but I hardly ever see deer grazing where cattle are.

[@livelife4471]

The bear was less than gracious but I liked him. A lot of hungry mouths in the woods. Thanks for sharing, it was interesting to see the animals.

[@dandaniels4558]

Well, you're a little troublemaker. Making all those animals fight eachother for your carrots 😂😂

[@Becky936]

And they are not competing for other kinds of food?😂😂😂

[@wt8918]

​@@Becky936 Well, parks advisories have always been not to feed the bears or wildlife yet with the use of self justifying labels its okay to dump 2000 lbs of carrots in the woods outside parks " 'cause its my land and I can do what I want'. Same with the word "harvesting" used by hunters who shoot way more animals as guides or as supposedly doing great things by controlling the wolf populations? As always, man makes a mess of everything he does to nature, let nature takes its natural course.

[@peggybocks8656]

Love seeing all the critters coming to dinner ❤

[@Dub105]

Hey Shawn, hope you’re doing well.

[@Dionne2U2]

Never would have thought so many different animals liked carrots. Thanks for sharing !

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

Fantastic footage, tons of action in this episode. Thanks for sharing Enjoyed! 👍

[@chrisellis6972]

Just wanted to say love watching the shows and merry Christmas to you and your family

[@monapace9673]

Ha Ha. At Counter 21:06. Looks like the young moose calf is saying: "Mommy pay attention to me!!!"

[@unknown-archer]

thanks for the wildlife footage,,,deer sure like role corn and birds squirls ect but not cheap

[@rozhonea2706]

Now you know what to do for easy deer hunting! Love your videos.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Shouldn't hunt on your land give the deer refuge and a safe place so they can populate .....

[@HotrodRon74]

Well id say you got a good bit of Deer there.apples are the big thing here.till the last one falls off the tree.i dont buy corn.less its getting around Turkey season.keep your toes warm Shawn

[@barbaraseay4594]

TY. They are so beautiful. Favorite thing is watching for deer out in the fall and winter. Such beauties.

[@jamesdeason4930]

I enjoy watching you b uild on something, a litle more than watching wildlife . Thanks for posting this ! I am a German hunter and I like looking at wild animals a little more than taking one for food.

[@margoburns9085]

I could watch this footage for hours. Thank you.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Shawn here in north Louisiana. in most of our hunting woods we have Frinch Mulberry leaves do come off deer love

[@sovbo101]

my favorite that you have done. I reccon I have been behind you. I really always thought you have done way more that I can imagine. Thanks. Keep it up.

[@rogerp6903]

A fine small herd of all types.They will leave lots of guano around your lot!Thanks for sharing

[@misty4782]

QUESTION: Hi, Sean. At the 19:21 min. time frame: Any idea why the moose cow was "talking" so much and plopping to the ground?

[@JayceeWedmak]

I'm curious as well?

[@Merbella]

Someone said in a comment she was in heat.

[@misty4782]

@@Merbella Oh, hmmm. Why didn't I think of that (forehead slap). Thanks for replying.

[@JayceeWedmak]

@Merbella Throwing herself on the ground is not really a behaviour I'm familiar with. Vocalizing is to bring in as many males as possible so she can choose which to mate with - she's only willing to allow breeding for a few hours (1 - 36).

[@Odonanmarg]

@@Merbella{ or possibly an early birth.?

[@marygordon3032]

This is so AMAZING Shawn, working hard and putting so much effort into your surroundings with all respect ✊. Thanks so much for sharing, Blessings! 👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@lindanewton6057]

WOW! Will eating the carrots make delicious tasting meat? Awesome video ❤❤❤❤

[@hermitlifeinthemountainsub9493]

How awesome! I enjoyed this video so much! I subscribed!

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

I was pleasantly surprised to see so many different species hanging out together!! Great Video, Shawn!

[@AaronJohnson-vu9lw]

I guess a bear knows it’s better to guard a guaranteed food source than try and chase and kill one. Also surprised that the deer were quite aware of that fact.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Kind like the same about hunting on your property close to food source....

[@rawstarmusic]

How do the big ones find food enough during snowy winters, something humans can not do

[@tradermunky1998]

Haha, it's their favorite happening hang out spot.

[@islandbirdw]

They absolutely LOVE Oregon grape. It’s nice of you to think of your local wildlife. Carrots are healthy but pretty concentrated food source for wild wintering deer. I toss a few apples out BC my neighbors have put a big fence around their apple trees. They rather throw them away then allow the deer to enjoy some in mid winter. Grrrrrrrrrr

[@hpm9703]

They kill the trees by chewing on the bark, breaking branches, etc. To an orchardist they are rats w hooves.

[@aamirkhan1846]

how are you shawn.watching from pakistan.

[@Freecan67]

Thanks for showing the Criters in your area.

[@ANDRESENERIO]

Isa kang insperation lalo na sa akin lagi ako na ka follow syo maraming salamat sa mga video mo ❤

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you so much for trail cam vids❤

[@danielluma2948]

Thanks, Shawn James for sharing this awesome video of deer, moose, bears, raccoons, and other wild animals that came to feed on carrots. Maybe next year you could put out round bales of hay Broome, Timothy, and Clover, alfalfa a great bale for cattle and wildlife.

[@jerryslater5173]

Like videos of Deer and Merry Christmas 😊❤

[@deborahmarlewski6786]

I have used Dicon Radishes as a food plot and it also improves the soil. I am in northern Idaho and the Dicon radishes are still green and they have HUGE tao roots. Once it warms up the roots will add lots of nutrients to the soil.

[@scottshultz8443]

Do the radishes here in Pennsylvania, too. Good for the soil

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Also comfrey grows so good and is good loaded with minerals for the soil and for our 4 legged friends here

[@cashman37able]

I love the trail camera footage

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Those deer are so beautifully healthy looking. In northern Illinois (USA) I feed wild life as I back to a preserve. Sometimes see a beleaguered buck pass thru with (CWD) chronic wasting disease

[@cherylschumaker1366]

O said if I get land it will be filled with food bearing trees for the wildlife ....You are a real custodian of the animals ..So nice to see your channel

[@billmitchell7731]

Left a big thumbs up. This was a good video. Loved it thanks for sharing!

[@havingfun6527]

Just where does one get 2000lbs of carrots? Lol...great video

[@robertlemoine3500]

Merry Christmas 🎄 😊

[@rodneywroten2994]

very good trail cam

[@elizabethjoypodesta3827]

Merry Xmas shawn to you and your family 😊

[@danieltporter959]

Fantastic Captures. Merry Christmas, Shawn and Family.

[@nayblue155]

Absolutely beautiful with the snow

[@jambrenn7843]

Really nice take of videos on the trail cam.

[@BrianJMader54476]

Greetings from Wisconsin🇺🇸👍

[@redpandabus-adventuresinlife]

This is soo cool. I am Canadian too! Just subscribed.

[@larrylapierre2295]

Thanks for sharing

[@brandysears3546]

Moose Zoomies!

[@sharethelove5034]

Thank you Mr. James.

[@randybeard6040]

Not only Wild Creatures like Carrots, this old Man Loves them Raw or Cooked...

[@rfastkats924]

some municipalities in Ontario don't like people feeding the wildlife

[@heather-cz8yk]

City people avoiding rat problem.

[@rfastkats924]

@@heather-cz8yk I live way out in the country and there is a bylaw about feeding wildlife

[@heather-cz8yk]

@@rfastkats924 Bizarre if you cannot feed birds. We have lost thousands of birds and many now extinct due to all of the poison sprayed onto the sides of highways etc. I know the way people sometimes feed wildlife can cause other people trouble. I would feed the birds anyways, especially in winter. Also bigger animals in a very bad storm or winter. How are they going to monitor it. Thanks!!

[@rfastkats924]

@@heather-cz8yk you can feed seed eating birds but not birds like Eagles but I am sure people do. A neighbour was feeding the Deer and quite a few got killed on the road crossing to get to his place. The CO told him to stop.

[@heather-cz8yk]

@@rfastkats924 That is sad!!

[@FISHWILD]

The cow vocalizations you caught on camera was awesome! You could post that on its own and probably get some good views. Seemed like she was in late estrus.

[@christopherleblanc9599]

merry christmass shawn , and family , 🥸🤓,Canada

[@elizabethash4720]

These are lovely videos, and the deer are in very good condition, so they must have plenty to eat . Christmas card scenes, just beautiful thanks for sharing .❤🎉😊 from 🇦🇺 Australia. Merry 🎄 Christmas.

[@MarkTheo-w1z]

Cold hearty apple trees like cortland, in the clearings & around the edges will help all the wildlife"everything eats apples in the wild!" 7- 8 years though ,so start soon.

[@Superbowfin60]

I planted buckwheat and purple top turnips they both grow great. They love carrots 🥕 one time we forget about a couple of dozen garbage bags full of carrots in my friends garage they fermented man smelt like strong liquor we dumped it into a big pile by the next day it was gone even the dirt the juice soaked into.

[@JayceeWedmak]

December 1st, my birthday 😊 Thank you!

[@remystraub6990]

merci JAMES

[@tomstepp6945]

Shawn the first snow seemed to be Nov 30. That seems late for what I imagine Canadian winters. Am I incorrect

[@MySelfReliance]

Yes, it’s late

[@jaimhaas5170]

The new growth will be rewarding to watch.

[@majcorbin]

DAVENPORT IOWA DAD JOKE of the day(for all the BOOMER TEACHERS STUDENT'S,still alive in 2024) [Q] do TREES defecate in the forest? [A] of course they do,where else, do you think #2 pencils,come from

[@tommychew6544]

I had wondered what that workup area in the snow on your last My Self Reliance video was from. Do cow Moose pursue Bull Moose or something? That's what it seemed like the way that Cow was acting around that Bull. I'm the middle of the US and am only used to White Tail Deer behavior.

[@MySelfReliance]

The tree rubbing was like breeding behaviour but I think she was just keeping the bull away from her bull calf.

[@tommychew6544]

@@MySelfReliance Makes sense, thanks for the reply!

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Thanks for sharing. Do use a particular trail camera that you would recommend?

[@Changeisgood797]

On the video it says “Reveal Tacticam” so that must be the one he used for this footage.

[@oldschoolboyscout]

@@Changeisgood797 he also uses a spypoint so that's why I asked.

[@InDeathOnlyNothing]

A whole lot of potassium is important too. I don't know if was 3000 mg or 3000 something a day. To me that tells me I need greens for breakfast. Orange juice has some potassium. I'm trying to get potassium with cutting my carbs. No bananas and potatoes or very little.

[@christopherrafferty6164]

Happy holidays to you and yours, enjoy family time, it's the best! Been following you for quite a while, feel like if we met, we'd juts pick right up in converstaion... familiarity is all one sided of course. 🙃

[@beaumarty405]

What a beautiful scene on trail cam.

[@167curly]

Seeing bears in your carrot patch makes me feel that they prefer the protein of fresh meat over veggies? 😉

[@cynthusinfinite]

I'd like to be a fly on a tree there. Haha. Nice life!!

[@jimbt9889]

I would've thought a lynx or fox or maybe even a wolf would be sniffing around...

[@MySelfReliance]

Wolves just showed up around the workshop yesterday

[@annrhodes3544]

Rabbits and hares would love those carrots. You never see a rabbit with a wooden leg.

[@vipersniper843]

Here in Manitoba the deer were darker winter colors for a while already. Those look like they haven't lost their summer colors yet.

[@teddys.5023]

That’s cool! Does your cell cam work and still send pictures to you way out in the bush?

[@MySelfReliance]

Somehow, yes but not reliably.

[@klimenkor]

So cool! Now this spot will be known as Fast food stop among the local fauna. Funny how bear was fighting for carrots :)

[@Rosty-ke6pd]

Yes Shawn perfekt to feed the wild animals... And don't forget to drink your AG1 after the protein powder..... Best food ever

[@marymcmanus]

Such great video🦌🫎🧸❤️

[@gilfaver362]

I used to live down the Muskoka River on George Road.