Shipok Polar Bear Hunt 2015

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You live in a whole different world than me buddy. I love watching the stuff you guys have going on up there in the north. That sunset was awesome. All the best.

[@Biglandtrapper]

thebossoftheswamp Thanks boss always appreciate it, that sunset was when we were coming down from the false cape, the land out there is high with great views out over the sea ice, very barren & rocky land out there in places, almost looks like alien landscape, going to do my best to get back there again next year, this was a amazing trip, was a great adventure.

[@lronardjmaclean6828]

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[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

When you were sliding down the hill I was thinking to myself, "I sure hope he can stop okay before he gets to the rocks". lol I have been in situations where I was sliding down mountainsides and wondering the same thing for myself lol. Once again I enjoyed going with you guys through the view provided by your camera lens. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Biglandtrapper]

***** That was my longest slide by far, was a little uneasy starting of didn't want to get out of control ...lol Its was a wonderful trip, I going to try my best to get back there again next year, I enjoy the exploring as much as the hunting ...!!! You welcome Lonnie & thank you ...!!!

[@Gonzo3780]

You are living the life brother....Trapping Marten one week, the next you are chasing Seals, Bears and Arctic Hare and soon you will be pulling nets...Thanks for all the great adventures you have brought me on over the past 2 years we have become friends...I have learned a great deal watching your video's of the way of life you live up there...Good luck with the bear...

[@Biglandtrapper]

Heith Gagnon This is a dream hunt for me, always wanted to go for a polar bear hunt, the wife can actually get tags there so we'll probably be going on a hunt in next couple years. I may try get back there again next year accompany someone on a hunt. Licence last for a week, if you don't get him then licence transfers to another hunter, keeps going tell tags are filled or season runs out. Thanks buddy, I learned quiet a bit from your channel as well, all the best my friend ...!!!

[@SwampDonkey530]

A fantastic adventure in a wild, desolate land...good for you Bill Thanks for showing it to us.!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

SwampDonkey530 Pretty much a dream hunt, the wife can actually get tags there so I can see us going on a hunt within the next couple years. What I learned this year will go a long ways for a later hunt ...!! Thanks buddy, always appreciate it ..!!

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

Incredible video man! Beautiful scenery and what an adventure! Loved that little cabin. Look very cozy in such a cold looking landscape! Just seeing those bear tracks is enough to make you realize you are part of the food chain there! LOL

[@Biglandtrapper]

AULTimate OUTDOORS Thanks Rich, Haha yes in most places your top of the food chain but not there, you could end up bear food. A polar bear came through the father in laws and another fellers tent a couple years ago, the other feller said he still can't talk about it he rather cry ..lol they got a hell of a fright and were very lucky, the bear wasn't hungry just curious. In the dark the father in law grabbed his buddies gun, the safety was on and he didn't know it, he ejected all the rounds without getting a shot of, the bear left in one direction they went the other, as close as it gets, it may not always seem this way but its very dangerous and you have to be very careful. Hopefully i'll get back to that little cabin again next year, I going to keep going tell someone gets a bear. The scenery out there was amazing, I was a bit selective wanted to spare the batteries along, extra batteries on the list next year for sure. Thanks again, all the best ...!!!

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

Great vid, and awesome scenery, that would be a lifetime experience for me for sure, good stuff man.

[@Biglandtrapper]

STREETERBOYZOUTDOORS Thank you, it was a amazing trip going to do my best to get back there again next year ...!!!

[@mesabaabrasives690]

Great video. Beautiful, rugged country! Thanks for sharing.

[@wkburden]

I thought it was ,that's why I asked. He used to live in St. Lunaire, my hometown.Your videos are very interesting and check every night to see if you added a new one.I hope you add more videos from Shipok and Adlavik .Northern Labrador scenery /hunting is amazing...

[@Biglandtrapper]

+wkburden Right on thank you. O.k yes I kinda taught he was from that general area, fine fellow. Actually heading to Makkovik for Christmas so there will definitely be a video or two from Adlavik....

[@jasonnelson8722]

Your videos never cease to amaze, beutiful country!

[@Biglandtrapper]

jason nelson Thank you Jason, I'll be catching up on some of your vids when I gets a chance ...!!!

[@K2shadowfax]

Beautiful...stark...unforgiving...thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Biglandtrapper]

K2shadowfax You welcome, loved every minute of this hunt, i'm so looking forward to getting out there again ..!!

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Cool stuff William! I like that little cabin! I have something similar made from canvas. When do things start warming up there. We've had a really mild winter here in Alberta, usually April is cold and snowy but not too bad so far. I think we have dropped below -40 only a dozen times this winter. Good luck with that bear! Need some good dogs to chase one down! Very Arctic like country you live in, I would be lost without some inukshuk to guide me.

[@Biglandtrapper]

janken919 Thank you, the cabin is 8 by 8 out side dimensions, we also had a small 7 by 7 canvas tent with us just in case, was actually going to show it but forgot, its made from 7 or 8 ounce material, light & doesn't take up much space. We also took wood so we could of set up anywhere. Were finally starting to get some nice spring weather, still lots of ice and snow we'll be using snowmobiles here for quiet some time yet. Yes very barren land in places, the inukshuk are great for land identification, everything looks alike when weather sets in.

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

***** Thanks! I appreciate the reply.

[@Biglandtrapper]

janken919 You welcome, I always respond back but when busy may take awhile. Actually on the road again tomorrow so last chance to catch up a bit for awhile. Always enjoy reading the feedback ...!!

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

***** I hear ya! Take care!

[@paulmitchell08]

Ukaliks (arctic hares) tend to dig very deep tunnels in the snow to get away from the sun as they are very sensitive to becoming snow-blind… an old hunter from Nain told me that this past week while on my way home from Nutak. Figured I'd share that, hopefully I'll get a few now before/during the Spring Goose Hunt

[@Biglandtrapper]

Paul Mitchell Didn't know that, good to know, the old hunters is where you'll get the best info. The geese will soon be arriving, best of luck on the hunt ...!!!

[@Brooklyn-ok1uq]

congrats. you have such a beautiful cabin.

[@renita1231]

Fantastic my friend. You some of the best hunting grounds in the world. Hope you get the bear. Cheers

[@Biglandtrapper]

Rabbit Hunter Thank you, pretty much a dream hunt, the wife is able to get a licence here, I think we'll be going of for a hunt within next couple years ...!!!

[@jwastrickland]

Beautiful video again! Pretty cool adventure. That cabin looks pretty small but surprisingly comfortable. After being out all day like that all you need is a horizontal surface and a wood stove.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Jonathan Strickland Thanks buddy really enjoyed this trip, could of took lots more video but had to make sure I had battery left in case we seen one. The cabin is 8 by 8 outside dimensions, very cozy, tipped back a couple, had a nice meal, I believe it was 4 before I woke up, put some wood in the stove and dozed of for another couple hours, after a long day, certainly long few days you have no trouble sleeping ...lol

[@jwastrickland]

***** Wish we could get batteries we don't have to worry about! Always a battle in the winter trying to keep the camera going and you have it much colder than I have it here!! Guess I could build my cabin 8 x 8, Sounds like a lot less work!! haha.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Jonathan Strickland Yes I have a inverter that plugs into the 12volt socket but left it behind, was going to use it to charge the battery, when I knew I had it left I had to be very careful. Its good when you can reach the stove from the bunk, very convenient ...lol

[@rodney12310]

Some great country we live in ya buddy!! Awesome video! Man lots of snow on around the cabin!! Good luck with the bear too!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

rodney newbury When I looked at the cabin I said whats that your generator shed ..lol Cozy little place, aint very big when you can reach the stove from the bunk ...lol

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

a great hunt,good luck next time. looks good a cold up your way.thanks for taking us along

[@Biglandtrapper]

Wallace Vivian Yes going to have try get back there again next year, amazing country to travel, amazing scenery, the exploring is as exciting as the hunting. Dream hunt ...!!!!

[@leafhopper808]

Good job filming. You took me to a beautiful place . Living large!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank you very much, very scenic area during this hunt, so much more I could of filmed but had to consider battery life.....

[@ClimbingMyWayOut]

Nice country up there. Thanks for taking us along

[@Biglandtrapper]

***** Amazing scenery, I had to spare the batteries a bit didn't want to run dead at the wrong time ...lol You welcome ...!!!

[@aonewatchman]

Good video ... Can you tell us what gun you are using and what type of bullet or shot and what gun sights you use for each of the animals you hunt ... down in the states we don't have these animals and do not know what it takes to bring them down. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and yours.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Peter Berian Father in law had .243 cal for bear hunting, I use .270. .223 is a common caliber for seal hunting, very accurate for the distance we shoot and deadly for the smaller ringed seals and large bearded seals. .22 is used often for spruce grouse or ptarmigan but I prefer the 12 gauge or 20 gauge. 22 mag, 17 hmr would be nice for arctic hare, many use 12 gauge. Thank you very much, God bless you as well. Take care, all the best ...!!!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Looked like good time even though you didn't get a bear, better luck next time. Jason

[@Biglandtrapper]

primalarcher Always dreamed of going on a polar bear hunt, was a amazing trip, I may have to do this again next year. Thank you ...William

[@lifeinthailand]

Awesome video, Beautiful country, Hunting is not only about the kill, Better luck next time.

[@Biglandtrapper]

***** Thank you, very true, always wanted to go on a polar bear hunt, dream hunt. Going to try get back again next year, I enjoy the exploring as much as the hunting, the overall experience ...!!

[@Harlem139Convent1]

Very nice, really enjoy the scenery, how do u protect urselves from bears while in ur cabin?

[@backyardmeat]

looked like a great trip! Is the season over or will you get another chance to get out? Either way lots of cool video, atb BLT

[@Biglandtrapper]

backyardmeat Always wanted to go on a polar bear hunt, dream hunt. You get the licence for a week, if you don't harvest a beat then licence transfers over to another hunter for a week, keeps going until bear is took or season runs out. Going to try my best to get back there again next year, great place to explore as well, amazing scenery ...!!!

[@Willys-Adventures]

Great video William thanks for sharing

[@Biglandtrapper]

willy bailey Thank you, always appreciated ...!!!

[@nectcruiser]

Great vid William Thanks Your right the scenery is amazing to bad you didn't get a bear. Will you go out and try again or has the season ended????

[@Biglandtrapper]

Alf anderson II Thank you, really enjoyed this hunt, the licence lasts for a week, if you don't get him then licence transfer over to another hunter, may get another chance later with another hunter if the licence don't get filled soon. Another month or so on the licence I think, not really sure of the closing date, probably get filled before it closes.

[@MrRd57]

Yes, William, quite an adventure waiting for the vid. that you get that there bear Thanks

[@Biglandtrapper]

MrRd57 They had the licence for a week then transfers over to another hunter then that hunter has the licence for a week, going to try get out there again next year. Well may actually get another chance this year, fingers crossed ...!!!

[@wkburden]

William,Tell your father in law to set some wolf traps for when you visit in Christmas.Not sure the time of year for polar bear sightings in Adlavik but that would be a bonus to your great videos.

[@Biglandtrapper]

+wkburden Picked up some new wolf traps just few days ago, they'll be going out when I gets back. been awhile since I seen a polar bear but will try get some footage if possible ...!!!!

[@johncole5388]

Awesome hunt .Thanks for sharing .

[@Biglandtrapper]

john cole You welcome, it was a amazing trip ...!!!

[@logansampica4798]

Awesome video man polar bear hunting looks like fun

[@Biglandtrapper]

Logan Sampica Was a wonderful trip thank you ...!!!

[@jessecolson4705]

Great vid , thanks for sharing

[@guttasnipe9171]

What's the purpose of hunting polar bear what do you use them for,I thought they were not allowed to be hunted.

[@Biglandtrapper]

+GuttaSnipe The pelt is very valuable & the meat is eaten, there are just 12 licences in Labrador, Northern Labrador. The polar bears here are part of the Davis straits sub population, this sub population is very healthy, they have been increasing since the 1960's I believe. We have very large populations of seals which are a major food supply for them, these bears spend a lot of time out on the ice flows. Some places the populations are not doing so well, I believe there are 19 sub populations, managements areas but they are doing quiet well here....little long but wanted to explain best I could...

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

Nice trip for sure William!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Dave Wilcox Jr Thanks buddy, its pretty much a dream hunt, the wife can get tags so I can see us going on a hunt within next couple years.

[@DLKHAY]

never too old for a bit of fun sliding down a hill

[@wkburden]

Who was the person hunting with your father inlaw when the bear attacked their tent?

[@Biglandtrapper]

+wkburden Tom Smith, not sure where he's originally from but he lives in Makkovik now, they were very lucky to get away unharmed, its quiet the story ....!!!

[@kevinricketts5310]

On top of the world up there

[@BananaBoat629]

What's the music in the beginning called?

[@Biglandtrapper]

BananaBoat629 That's the start of the Ode to Labrador, I use it often ...!!!

[@CPerry-yq1fj]

your rifle a remington sendero ?

[@Biglandtrapper]

C. Perry That's right she is, my brother in law owns that one, she .223 cal.

[@CPerry-yq1fj]

***** Love those rifles .... I have Senderos in a 300RUM and a 7mmRUM ......nicest hunting rifle Remington ever made in my opinion. Good hunting Sir ! Stay Safe !!

[@brindle2009]

thanks for showing

[@Biglandtrapper]

brindle2009 You welcome my friend ..!!

[@charlesdorey4343]

what do the hare eat?

[@Biglandtrapper]

Charles Dorey They eat woody plants, willows, crowberries, leaves, twigs roots, mosses. They are similar to rabbit & caribou in taste ...!!

[@cabotbluegill]

What an experience Man a bit more snow and your cabin would have been burried

[@Biglandtrapper]

cabotbluegill First glance I taught it was his generator shed ....lol Nice and cozy little cabin, all you need in a very remote place, going to try my best to get back there again next year ...!!!!

[@MasonNesson]

Beer tracks ?

[@VK-vm4xe]

Beautiful... :)

[@Biglandtrapper]

VK Thank you ...!!!

[@garytellep5392]

So where is the "mother-in-law"? Not even in camp? What nonsense.

[@Biglandtrapper]

The size of that cabin two in company three is a crowd….lol

[@Biglandtrapper]

Should also say this is hunting on Inuit lands, different regulations..

[@trappertim2b703]

you never know unless you try

[@Biglandtrapper]

+Tim Samuel McSwain Very true, was quiet the adventure during this hunt......

[@garryeadon9962]

Its almost not English your speaking.

[@frankblangeard8865]

I'm surprised that when he pointed out a snowy owl 4:11 he didn't lower his gun and try to shoot it.

[@judenegrido8083]

..zero?!

[@Biglandtrapper]

+Jude Negrido Neither one this hunt, certain times of the year they spend a lot of time out on the ice feeding on seals, we seen lots of tracks, they came to land but went back out on the sea ice again, so far of the ice is broken and moving South with the Labrador current so you can only hunt them safely so far off land on the ice....