Wolves Watch Me Planting a 100 Acre Food Forest for Wildlife and People - Bear, Moose, Deer, Turkey

[@GrumpaLoz]

First Post: my wife and I have watched you since the early days. Your channel was her favourite and we sat together watching you and Callie for many happy hours together. She sadly passed away last year, but the opening banjo music and the nature sounds and your talk over never failed to raise a smile. Heartfelt thanks.

[@MySelfReliance]

I’m sorry to hear that she passed but happy that she got some pleasure from my videos.

[@dorothymatthews6690]

Oh. So sorry to hear about Callies passing. She was a staple in all of the videos! Thank you Callie. You were loved by millions!

[@jodymooney255]

Sorry for your loss!❤

[@TheAkvamarin8]

​@dorothymatthews660 Not Callie passed, but the poster's wife.

[@hanginlaundry360]

So sorry to hear about your wife. Wonderful memories!

[@rusticmechanic9932]

Remember most of our great great grandpa and grandmas lived this way. Some still do, but we applaud you Shawn for keeping the past alive so we can return to the better days.

[@goodguy6352]

Yep my grandfather did everything with a wheelbarrow and shovel. He even farmed with a horse until 1938

[@R_B62]

I must be a little younger, my great grand parents farmed with a team of mules but we are in Missouri. We still own a piece of the land, been in our family since 1857 and it will be my inheritance. Just below our hill they are buried on our land next to the creek on a high bank and the foundation of the log cabin my grand father was born in.

[@jeanettefrancisco6990]

Right, had their own sawmill, 4 wheel tractors, chain saws and ordered all their plants and trees from online merchants… Not!

[@whatname4613]

No they didn't.

[@ws775]

Mine didn’t have any trees. They lived on the prairie.

[@RC-ku8pr]

LOVE THE SOUND OF THE BIRDS AND ITS SO PEACEFUL AT THE SAME TIME ... I LOVE MY PEACE AND QUITE TOO.

[@fgb3126]

@2:00 in - a White-throated Sparrow.

[@truduni2216]

You live the way everybody wants to live. To be honest with you. It's an amazing way to live.

[@oxfordshirepanda3548]

I can’t put into words how much I enjoy your work and videos. I absolutely thrive in the fresh air and really hope to retire into an area even a fraction of such natural beauty you have around you. Once my service is finished I will be striving for such a life with such tremendous tranquility as yours.

[@fgb3126]

Waiting until your "service" is finished may be too late my friend.

[@oxfordshirepanda3548]

@@fgb3126 starting to think that I must admit!

[@01splitpea]

As always, well done and much appreciated, Shawn James. You're an inspiration!

[@armidaperez5360]

Your video's are very soothing views sounds and weather sunsets thanks 🙋‍♀️

[@tm-cv3qt]

Thank you for allowing us to see your world, Shawn. We've been watching for years. Your videos are must see TV, and you are appreciated in NW Wisconsin.

[@vincentvega9466]

Greetings from the Bieszczady Mountains - Polish wild forests

[@rickreese5794]

Back at ya, 😊 North Rocky Mountains UssA

[@damogranheart5521]

Hello there, from the Minnesota Sawtooth Mountains!

[@vonHannersdorf]

Bieszczady? Beskydy?

[@gogyoo]

👋Odenwald, Germany

[@ollifriedrich8422]

Fuck yeah, Which Town?

[@armandzottola1626]

Yes. The wind, the forest sounds…I can feel Mother Nature. I just cut the grass so the smell adds to my enjoyment.

[@paulbrowning1758]

Shawn's work pace is incredible. I'm 58 and retired (only five years older than Shawn), and do keep up a decent pace of work gardening and building stuff on my property, but it would be hard to accomplish what Shawn has over the years in the same amount of time.

[@fgb3126]

No one is like Shawn James.

[@cheyennenuelle6711]

Just be you and make a happy life 😊

[@derrickp]

Well it is his full time job

[@sanibel3]

Agreed. Continually marvel at his work-pace and industriousness. Creates so much so fast! ❣️🍀

[@maryanna4430]

Málo ľudí na svete, má srdce a dušu k prírode,ako vy, dlho sledujem vaše videa,patrí vám moja vďaka 💗

[@vonHannersdorf]

Pozdravuji na Slovensko.

[@nick.caffrey]

To je resnica brat! Lep pozdrav iz Irske.

[@joyfullrecipesjoyfullrecip6009]

It's a very rainy and wet spring this year... even in Italy (I live in Sanremo). It was not possible to prune, to prepare the soil and more...and weeds are really growing wild! But after a time of drought...rain/water is welcomed blessed! Congratulation for your projects, and the trees planting. i really appreciate what you said at a certain point : "may be I won't be able to see some harvest from the trees that I am planting, but it will be for the future generations." Your spirit matches my own one...I too do similar things in my garden for the next generations. It means for me to take care of Life. Grazie Shawn!

[@fgb3126]

We've had a very wet, cold spring here in the Puget Sound/Samish Sea area.

[@mildredmorine745]

Enjoyed this video Shawn, hearing all the beautiful relaxing sounds of nature so relaxing enjoyable to hear. The very best therapy we can receive its free for the enjoyment. I live it love it, so grateful. Cali seems to pick up on your vibes is staying close, she could smell them as they could smell her. There is always lots of work come spring. I love it, enjoy the wonderful fresh air. Cali is on guard taking it all in, she is so beautiful healthy looking. Thank you Shawn for sharing , that in itself takes time is a lot of work. You do an outstanding job at it. We appreciate you.

[@shellbell3443]

I'm watching at night in West Virginia and all I can hear are the noisy frogs and crickets outside my window 😂

[@djjamison6548]

I learn so much from you. Thank you!!

[@Wfwi]

Protect Cali at all cost!! That dog has an amazing life!

[@mchaelmontaudouin484]

Vous prenez tellement soin de votre nature c'est juste magnifique 🤩👍🙏👏

[@lorrainehernandez4002]

So cool! Teaching Cali the different bird sounds, she’s one smart dog

[@nitabourne3042]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND CALLIE MAKES ME SMILE AND LOVE THE BANJO MUSIC AND THE BIRDS SING. YOUR A HARD WORKER AND LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT TIME. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE 🙏 ❤️

[@аллажук-ь6у]

Великий труженик и ценитель природы, благодарю тебя🙏. Thank you, mr James🙏

[@geraldharkness8830]

love all that you are doing now and for future generations shawn!

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

i do so miss the sights sounds and smells of being out in the boonies ... there is something so relaxing about it

[@timkeagy4094]

Love what you are doing to the forest. Sounds of the wildlife and nature. Nature music is the best music.

[@rusticmechanic9932]

Love hearing wolves out when I'm camping.

[@HoangThiSenhg]

Hello❤

[@renewilkin169]

Merci Shawn James ❤

[@margaretgood580]

It's so relaxing watching this man and his sweet pup Cali 🐕❤ Living the old fashion ways brings back memories.. those wolves 🐺 would be a little SCARY for me so close .. stay close to daddy Cali 🐕❤

[@leegoldman7491]

FYI the golden retriever's name is Kelly, just so you know, not trying to, well you know...sorry❤

[@margaretgood580]

​@@leegoldman7491..." REALLY " everyone else calls this retriever CALI including her OWNER... so stop criticizing me and my message 😠

[@Wfwi]

​@leegoldman7491 ya you are wrong on that

[@timepasses3380]

@@leegoldman7491 Cali's name appears in the video description, about half way down.

[@davecrable1356]

Spreading the ashes from the woodstoves around the fruit trees will help raise the soil Ph.

[@randybryant9936]

The cranes echoing in the forest sounds so cool

[@DavidWvu]

Another awesome video. Thank you, Mr James for all the hard work that goes into producing these high quality and very informative videos.

[@karenolson5556]

Greetings from Albert Lea, Minnesota..

[@ThomasofAkron]

Nice to have you continuing your journey

[@Smalfry47]

I started tomatoes from seed, 18 seeds….. figured half would germinate, nope they all grew!

[@halinawiecek2297]

Shawn is nice to see you, you going to have a great garden.

[@HHilge]

Здравствуйте,Шон!Сделайте скважину и у вас будет своя чистая питьевая вода...или колодец...бегать к ручью с вёдрами'-это не вариант. Огород большой получился😉😘!!!А вообще вы молодец!

[@neiffyeugeniavictoria3418]

Gracias, Shawn disfrute mucho su video son de mucha paz hermosa la naturaleza el trino de las aves siempre admiro lo que hace saludo desde 🇨🇴

[@jimstephens9491]

Your work in the forest energizes me to get busy in my home with some container gardening which is all I can do in Phoenix, AZ. I really miss my tress and perennials that I planted in homes that I have lived in for the past 65 years. New families are enjoying my plantings. I am planting citrus trees here for the next owner.

[@bobobrien8968]

Another great video. I love watching these. It’s like everything I would do if I were young and healthy.

[@rosecarabout8625]

Vos vidéos me ravissent toujours. La nature sauvage chez vous est magnifique, les sons des animaux y participent. Un moment relaxant pour nous tout en vous voyant oeuvré pour élaborer votre rêve. Merci de partager votre univers.

[@pbonniejean]

"You may already know this, but to keep deer away from your fenced enclosures, cut some 24" x 3" strips of white rags and tie them at intervals to the top wire of the fence. When the wind blows and the strips flutter, deer take it for a white tail alarm and flee. No use with moose, but every little bit helps.

[@vilmasoaresruiz2416]

Como eu gostaria de plantar, colher, construir viver na natureza. Pena que as condições financeiras não ajudam. Assisto vários canais assim como o seu mesmo se entender inglês, so de ver ja fico feliz pois morei em fazendas até meus 10 anos. Não perdi as esperanças em ter um cantinho para isso. Adoro ver Cali, seu jeitinho de andar, correr e abanar o rabinho... fofinha.

[@ΝικολεταΧρυσοχοιδου]

. Σας βλέπουμε από την αρχή μέχρι σήμερα είστε ειπεροχος

[@karl-7782]

it is very useful to plant blackcurrant bushes. cook jam in winter with tea and it is delicious and healthy instead of sugar.

[@dcranch4820]

Have done simular with my property in Wi. Planted over 50 fruit trees on my farm and lots of High Bush Cranberries? My farm is full of mature White Oak , Red Oak, Hickory, Cherry and Hackberry trees. Plus there are many wild Apple trees ,Plumb trees and Chokecherry bushes. The wild life have abundant food in my area even in hard winters!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Rain has been falling Shawn that you can say for all of us it is something out there right now !!!

[@luiztomasi9835]

Muito bom vai ter frutas para várias gerações.

[@sharnale]

Thanks for letting me watch you work and wish....

[@juliekeys1880]

Hi from. Yorkshire England. Love to Cali. .🐕

[@kensearle4892]

This year I ordered trees in smaller batches only when I had the holes ready first. It gave me time to recoup in between and no extras when it was time to concentrate on the garden.

[@MySelfReliance]

Much better plan

[@Legendary-lp5dg]

I enjoy watching your vlog. I love nature, have a wonderful and blessed day. Take care.😊

[@jhonisibayang364]

Trimaks pak shawn , betapa bahagiannya di tempatmu tingal tenang damai tanpa polusi dan inilah menurut saya hidup yg sebenarnya tidak banyak bicara tapi banyak berbuat dan hidup sangat berharga tanpa menunjukan ke orang apa yg kita kerjakan dan apa yg kita nikmati dan saya sangat menikmati vidio yg bpk buat, semoga canel ini mangkin lebih di sukai manusia dunia ini 👍

[@pauldixon7680]

We planted nine apple trees 3 years ago, got our first 30 honey crisp apples in year 3 on one of the nine. Hopefully more this year

[@goodguy6352]

I’ve found using 2x4 weld wire fence works well with deer. They just don’t like wire fencing.

[@jeffebinger1218]

The sandhill cranes are the true winter birders here in Florida.

[@sandratweedale2579]

Your beautiful property…..absolute perfection. Everything you need right on your doorstep. And speaking of doorstep the only thing I can think of to complete this utopia is a rocking chair for the porch. 👵🐶 me and my old friend would enjoy sitting there and enjoying the sights and sounds. We’re big admirers Ottawa 👋😉👍

[@deehooper1025]

Really enjoyed being back at the cabin for a wee bit. Haven’t been there in ages.

[@remystraub6990]

merci JAMES

[@sergec.2014]

Looking Good Shawn... I am anxious to see the coop & the chickens. You and Cali take care.

[@papajeff5486]

Thank you for sharing….from East Tennessee.

[@rickreese5794]

Right On 😊

[@MedeniFilm]

Impresivno...

[@lindsaylittle6535]

When I heard that white throated sparrow, I thought it was our trees out the window. But it was in your video. LOL!

[@johnwinner8511]

Some people dig the center out of stumps add soil and plant another tree . Also some people add flagging to their fences to keep deer from getting hung up. You could just dump foliage from the garden or leaves on the fruit tree bases. It's a lot work to live that way , steady as she goes.

[@laurajackson6860]

I watched the whole video and now I'm exhausted!

[@truduni2216]

What we did with all the apple trees. As well as my chestnut tree. That's right. We actually put the chicken wire around it. It stopped deer from biting on it. They may also put a fence around them like maybe 3 foot away from the tree and diameter.

[@rmojo23]

Plant some comfrey next to the tree. It will bring the nutrients from deep in the soil to the trees

[@MySelfReliance]

Ya, I have a few dozen plants emerging now and I’m starting to divide them already for more plants

[@mattymo3086]

I look forward to visiting your beautiful place every week in these awesome videos. Just exactly the kind of lifestyle I would love to lead. Great work.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

the best part of all the fruit tree's ... is you can save the seeds and grow more for the animals an yourself ... a lot of these types of trees take a few years to start fruiting .. so planting a few extra every year makes for more crops every year .... as it staggers when the various plantings fruit ... also scything a few dozen stooks of the grass from the meadow would make for great over winter bedding in the garden ... even keep a few aside to place out for the animals to bed in and eat on the far side of the meadow ...

[@iris1501]

HELLO JAMES,....WE need a capwell years to understand what it is in your had now....kuting and planting...but we have the patiance and i hope time to see....WE LOVE YOU

[@TaigaTurf]

The deep woods part of property is quite nice.. working the land are my favorite videos

[@sahin6146]

Çok güzel bir yaşamınız var sizi takdir ediyorum.

[@greenlanternseven]

Shawn!...pee in a jug and use it to make a barrier around the garden works incredibly well

[@carolynjoiner1602]

Beautiful process.... thanks for sharing. Stay safe. Hugs for 🐕 Cali.

[@georgesvak5332]

Love watching your videos in the woods. It is relaxing to watch. Thank you Shawn.

[@sanibel3]

Going back and watching recent posts. Really love how you are managing and planting your property. The wolves were neat to hear and a little spooky. Beautiful country. Cheers fr. N. Texas. ❣️🍀

[@JJ-hx8eo]

How fun. Good Luck!!

[@LiveAlohaOhana]

🐺🐻 Another great show Shawn 💪 I really enjoyed listening to all the birds and the wolves ! Funny thing my dad did when I got my first farm Is he took my son and dUghter out to the perimeters and peed all over the place . Asked what my kids did for the day with my wife up in arms said they were out marking the territory with grandpa to keep the cougars,Coyotes and bears away 🤣 My dad was definitely old school 😆 Have a fun weekend and hope you get some fishing in soon ! 🐕 🌲 🦌

[@victoriasann1772]

Very interesting Assuming planting Berries for Bears

[@heavymetalpermaculture]

So jealous, we only have coywolves left here, wishing for the return of our wolves.

[@arielphf]

Bear toys! Lol! Around here, tree tubes are a bear's favorite toy. We can't use them unless it's right by a cabin where we can keep an eye on them and keep the maintenance up. I think they like the sound they make when you hit them.

[@MySelfReliance]

Ha, I never thought of that! Should make for good trail camera video! :)

[@Misty45-kx3bz]

I especially like when you identify the different sounds in the woods.

[@CaoTrungDuc]

Your dog is very obedient, it always accompanies you, love the dog and consider it a member of the house, wish you good health

[@tommychew6544]

Love your content, hope to be able to see the coming years of growth!

[@131dyana]

Love the video and seeing you both out and about. thanks.

[@rosearnold1220]

A Man, A Dog and Nature….Life is good❤❤ Love your videos. I cannot afford patreon so I truly appreciate your u tube videos

[@tinacombee8072]

You've come along way property looking so great 😊

[@Offgridlee444]

Great video! I live a similar life, I can’t imagine living any other way, it’s hard work but so peaceful!❤

[@ricksigman3241]

You need a couple of extra bodies to help you! I know you said it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. That is an understatement. For me I would feel so, so overwhelmed that it would crush my spirit. I don’t know how you stay sane. Been watching you for a long time, stay strong……..yeah. Joy S from Northern Indiana

[@wesleyreeder4749]

I've watched you from day one. I have been away for a bit. I have alot of catching up to do. my wife and Watched you all the time. Then she passed away. looks like your doing well and your pup looks grate. I have learned alot from you. See you in the next film

[@Barbarra63297]

If you and your family like Hazelnuts you might want to grow them, fruition in 4 years from planting. First harvest will be light but after that you'll have Hazelnuts coming out your ears. Also fast growing and a very good harvest wood for fencing, posts, strong wood, takes years to rot. When I cut back some of the branches on ours I usually take the larger ones out about 3 to 5 inches in diameter and use them for firewood, great smelling and slow burn.

[@MySelfReliance]

I’ve planted 200 hazelnuts so far, starting 3 years ago and some of them are flowering right now

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@MySelfRelianceFantastic!

[@charlesmartel6103]

​@@MySelfRelianceHello from the Netherlands👋 Beautifull woods and nature. Is this on Vancouver Island?

[@darrellm9150]

This is in Ontario not British Columbia

[@charlesmartel6103]

@@darrellm9150 Oh. Wow. Ok. The Netherlands is getting too denselly populated. I am looking for a peacefull place with beautifull nature. So I was thinking of BC. But I don't know anything about Ontario. Maybe I should check that out too.

[@lauriesteely8681]

I'm jealous you've got to hear wolves in the wild right on

[@limnancy5146]

I am very impressed by your carpentry skills. Great job on the vegetable and poultry/turley farm

[@utebellasteinweg3976]

Watching from Germany

[@Steve-318]

Those were sandhill cranes to be exact.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

The cranes come to our state of Nebraska. People come from all over the world to see them in the spring. Platte River Valley in Nebraska.

[@deeterry580]

I love your videos. I can hardly wait for the chickens! I was raised on afarm. Years ago!

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Shawn I’m inspired by the way you’re planning things out for future and I truly believe that it’s gonna be awesome. Blessings! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🌱🌱🌱💯💯💯

[@joebacarella2829]

One day Shawn you are gonna have berries, nuts and all the fruit you will need, that will really help with your diet, be well.

[@jeffmiller7277]

He decided to do the carnivore diet. So, none of that. I know dumb in my opinion.

[@rubenaviles3297]

Greetings from Boston, we see you since your beginnings.

[@robertcaudwell2240]

That is a really good 👍 job and it will be a good crop of tree for some family at some time 😊

[@aieisovimikaan]

Really interesting to watch and you to explain why you do things to cultivate your property. Nice video again :)

[@harrygr218]

that drone footage on this one is epic

[@noiseosoutros]

Very good thank you my friend.