SHUT DOWN! No More Videos!

[@Trondro]

Man... I've got to tell you something. I'm a 15 year old boy growing up in the heart of Europe and a few years ago I was fat, weak and I was playing video games all day. One day I came across your channel kusk bushcraft and long story short I was so interested in it that I was almost every day in the forest crafting some things. Over time I got stronger and healthier spending a lot of time in the wilderness. I also learnt how to fish and now at this point I'm going to study in forestry school where I'm also going to be taught how to hunt. Thank you kusk, you literally changed my life immensely. It's really really sad to see these news, KZbin nowadays allows all kinds of brainwashing shi* but does not allow you to post about crucial skills such as hunting and processing animals :( Thank you kusk for all you did for us

[@tfrowland]

Great comment!

[@my2cents581]

What an amazing story! You are an inspiration to us all, keep it up!

[@Outdooracademe]

THIS, is exactly why the outdoor community is so important. Congratulations to you and much luck in forestry school.

[@NorthernTrapper]

Best of luck with your schooling.

[@sshumkaer]

hell yeah. your young

[@ChadHanlan]

Come on KZbin smarten up. This young fella runs one of the cleanest channels out there.

[@straightflush7657]

You have one of the best channels out there. Stay strong and don't give up. YT loves to censor.

[@randy-9842]

Correct on all three points, Straightflush!

[@CrippledDawgBlues]

Well, they got rid of fact checking because of trump.... honest channels that educate people seems to be against FB, X, and all other right wing platforms who bends to trump and maga .

[@billpeppler7617]

Ppl

[@Chichikov15]

Noooooo! If there is anything we can do to help, anyone we can contact, please let us know!

[@donaldhofman5257]

😢 That really sucks for all of us, especially you! We really enjoyed your videos! It was totally educational, documentary, and showing us things some of us can no longer do! I was living vicariously thru you and your videos! I had a heart attack and surgery and unable to get out alone anymore!!

[@randy-9842]

Ditto for me ... well, for all but the heart attack, I'm just old and idle now but I definitely enjoy living "that life" vicariously! Hope all's well with you and you're recovering now.

[@BFAAdventures]

Riley, we are so sorry about what KZbin is doing to you. We were disappointed but not surprised they would do something like that. Stay strong brother. Remember when I mentioned the idea of maybe creating a Patreon account so your viewers can support you and you wouldn't just have to rely on KZbin. I know you said you didn't want to take people's mo ey, but many of us would like to bless you. Think about it brother. Love in Christ, we are here for you.

[@Nicoli-bg8lp]

This is a great suggestion, I think you will probably do better on Patreon and Google won't benefit from your hard work

[@terryhowie3099]

Unbelievable! Trapping has been going on for hundreds of years. Hope they come to their senses soon.

[@Off-gridPA]

This world is becoming bizarre. No wonder education system messed up teaching self reliance is a no no?

[@WestForkWoodsman]

I am so sorry, Kusk. It's getting hard to navigate this crazy world. You got the right idea, though. Take a deep breath, and take it to the Lord in prayer. Sometimes these setbacks can lead to great opportunity, so watch for that. I have had my prayers answered many times in situations like this. Pray about it, and turn this misfortune into something good. I will send prayers up for you to recieve wisdom and prosperity. Peace, my friend.

[@johnhudson8009]

Sorry to hear this. Praying you can convince them to change their decision.

[@devinking8051]

Sorry to hear. I came to the channel for the wood shack build and stayed for all the content. DK from SK.

[@sammid7478]

Oh no!! That’s horrible. Can’t believe they did that.

[@robertsantiago4329]

You have one of the best trapping channels out there. There's no gore, there's no bloody animals. And it certainly is educational. What are they talking about? There's so many trapping channels out there with a show. Skinning and everything and it doesn't seem to be a problem. I would definitely fight it if I was you.

[@kellykorb2552]

Unreal! This is not fair! They are wrong! You're a good wholesome person.

[@rycksorg571]

Yes 'they' are wrong, liberals don't think fair, it's 'their' way or no way.

[@stevefisher2121]

Do not give up-we are behind you 100%. Let us know what we can do to help. Are they going to take down every other trapping channel?????

[@sne5540]

i'm so sorry man, i truly hope things get better and it can be reversed

[@mortenkalland]

This is an important learning channel about old hunting, and it is legal in Canada.

[@McClungMichaell]

Sorry to hear that brother enjoy watching your content. Unfortunately there a lot of people that don't live in the real world and do not understand real life outside of their small world. Good luck, God has a plan. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will direct your path" God has promised to supply all of our needs according to his riches in Christ Jesus.

[@jasonplatania7766]

I neither trap nor hunt but I am a big fan of all you do. Very educational

[@turbofanlover]

Very disappointing news for both you and for all of us out there who love this channel and the videos that you were making. Best of luck to you in the appeal. Hope to see more great content from you at some point.

[@randy-9842]

You will definitely be in my prayers. I enjoy your channel in spite of not being a hunter or trapper and I'm old enough now that I'm not a real bushcrafter / outdoorsman. I've never been offended by any of your content, but rather, quite impressed. Yes, these have been educational - I've learned quite a few things. Yes, you have promoted "proper" hunting / trapping methods. More than preventing your revenue stream, they've damaged your passion for sharing the outdoors and stewardship of the land and animal kingdom. There are a lot of folks out there that believe it's their mission to tear things like your channel down. May the Lord bless you with a new revenue stream and an improved outlet for your content. I'm confident that He will! Ephesians 6: 10-17 my friend.

[@andrewmetayer142]

You tube is crazy to do this. Very educational, very ethical, and you care we're praying they see the light

[@martinfitzpatrick6632]

Sad times.... please keep us updated on whatever you decide to do.

[@DONALDRDIEMJR]

Your channel is one of the most wholesome ones out there. We all know there are plenty of other trapping & hunting ones out there. Maybe try talking to them to seek guidance ? I know the folks on the Unsubscribe podcast who each have their own channels to have had to navigate the overlords of youtube, try talking to them too. Best of luck, prayers out to you.

[@SteveHaefs]

Exactly!!! KZbin will allow pornography on their network but NOT how to survive in the wild as our ancestors did???? More left-wing garbage

[@SEstee_Mustang]

Your channel is my favorite on yt. You content is always well done and enjoyable for the family. Stay strong. You are in our prayers.

[@masstrapper7645]

Man that’s just sucks. What’s worse is KZbin will still air the content and sell ad time they just won’t be paying you for it. Which should tell you how much the content bothers them. Good luck with the fight, keep your head up I’ll be praying for ya👍👍

[@kimpfeifer6434]

Makes sense. I was wondering why you hadn't had a video for the last couple of days or so. Was happy to see a new video, but deeply disappointed of the content. You are what I would consider a true outdoorsman. I so much looked forward to watching your videos, and dream of myself doing what you do, and have accomplished. Hope to see this gets resolved soon. In your words, " GOD BLESS, AND STAY WILD".

[@TedMonteith]

So sorry to hear about your problem. Seams unjust. Sensors would have us believe their reality and not real life. Live life my friend.

[@nickgironda8932]

I’m sorry young man. There are many many trapping channels that show virtually the same content and as far as I know they’re still up and running. Why yt would come down on you all of a sudden is bizarre. I say keep doing what you do and to hell with them BUT I understand why you wouldn’t be able to do that. They have been tearing into Hickok 45 lately and he’s huge. I wish you and yours all the best 🤝

[@VenisonRunBeyondtheBeatenPath]

I hate to hear this Just started watching your channel Hope it all works out for you. God Bless you and stay healthy Stay wild bub. I know I will. Will see you again I’m sure.

[@Myhandle306]

There is plenty of content that we would watch of yours that you could monetize. Your crafting of waxed canvas, whittling, crafting, etc etc etc.

[@HankyPanky44]

I think most of us are looking forward to seeing just that on his main channel

[@stephenmeyer4873]

Hang in there buddy, you're doing a good thing and i think you'll make it through this. You've developed a supportive community that greatly appreciates what you're sharing. Maybe now is a good time to look at something like Patreon? Also, you could consider diversifying into merchandising like hats or hoodies, etc. so all your eggs aren't in one basket?

[@bulletcreekridge3197]

Keep fighting! I like your channel.

[@nadinelowry2967]

Ahhh I'm sorry about your channel being shut down because it is a way that some people live off the land. I enjoyed your channel and have learned some things ❤😮

[@normanschillerstrom1226]

That’s a bummer, I just found your channel and enjoyed your content. I haven’t seen any suffering of the animals you have trapped and I haven’t seen anything graphic at all. Probably a bunch of tree huggers complaining about it. Adapt and overcome bro take one day at a time. Good luck 👍🏻

[@davidingram353]

That sucks, sorry to hear this news. Keep fighting.

[@tobepaige]

Come on guys, lets speak up and get this foolish decision reversed.

[@86beeman]

Tell us how and I'm sure we will.

[@my2cents581]

I agree! We need to petition KZbin, this is not NORTH KOREA!

[@bobbycanady7295]

God bless and stay wild, praying for you

[@richardlittlefield6948]

sending prayers for you hope youtube comes to some senses!!! love your content!!!

[@706trippster]

KZbin’s censorship has got to stop. I love your channel. KZbin censors things that should not be. I get it..they should censor porn and the like, but hunting, trapping…get real. Our hunting and trapping community needs to get behind alternative platforms like Rumble. Even facebook (which I have never and will never have an account) has stopped “fact checking” due to bias. KZbin needs to do the same.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

That really sucks brother, I hope you can get this worked out soon, really doesn't surprise me at all with people now days are, good luck

[@outdoorvideos6894]

you are a great guy proud and passionate with what you share, you do your own thing and it’s great. Unfortunately the wrong un educated big wigs, who have never handled a fur bear in their lives, think they can control what people share. It’s wrong people just need proper education.

[@waltdenis9621]

I do not trap, have never trapped and never will trap, in that I enjoy your channel because you present this sport in a way that is humane and entertaining. This channel affords me a way to learn something that is now and has been a part of your history and culture in a way that is in the most natural manner possible. Thank you.

[@scottiebunch]

Keep doing the videos I learn so much on making the sets and baits to use. I think trapping should be taught you never know when it could save your life. It's just the people who think there meat comes from behind a butchers door. I will continue to support both your channels I learn something every time.

[@OviD11111]

I just want to thank you. Originally I watched your camping videos when I was sick because it was the only thing I could stand. But I stayed and I learned so much from your content. And I really like you personallt, too. As others have suggested, please look into alternate options for funding, such as patreon for example. Best of luck and all the best! And again, thank you very, very much for all your work.

[@danielkillgrove1449]

This has happened to similar types of content providers. They try getting a sponsor, selling merch and setting up patreion accounts. Good luck to you and we will be watching.

[@Unklable777]

Dang Ryley...you have a great channel !! Hope you are back up and running again soon... God bless you !!

[@ericstoever9577]

Damn. I’ve been watching your content from day one. You are more ‘real’ than most of the content in YT. Don’t give up. My heart is with you. God bless.

[@JHU90]

Such shocking and appalling news Ryley! Thoughts are with you mate and if YT don’t want you, maybe look at another platform that does. The support is definitely here for you and your content. All the best to you

[@johnrobertson9518]

Sorry to see your channel get closed down the world has gone mad and I fear for the future of my grandchildren, I couldn't see where the problem was so all the best you take care from the northeast of England near the scottish boarder .👍🦊

[@KevinTerry-d5n]

What a crazy world we live in. I watch several trapper KZbinrs, wonder if they got the same correspondence if they were monetized? Makes me wonder if your channel review was done by “AI” parameters, and little to no human screen time? Makes me mad that many of the outdoor channels I enjoy viewing are littered with the most AWFUL/ OFFENSIVE commercials that we the viewer has no control over other to hover over the skip button. Then you are censored for what I believe to be a very educational/wholesome channel on your documenting your livelihood. Ryley please endeavor to perceiver. Wish your entire viewing community had means to express our shame on KZbin executives. All the best and GOD BLESS YOU.🙏🏻

[@kevinstrabley3816]

Disappointing to say the least wild man. Upholding you and family in prayer. In the meantime blessings and stay wild.

[@Ken-o2d]

Animal rights activist stopped it

[@jimf1964]

Sorry to hear it dude. It’s not just about KZbin being woke jerks, but about you losing your job. And yes, I’ve never seen anything remotely close to graphic. What I hate about KZbin is they do this on the claim that advertisers wouldn’t behind it, but I guarantee you they’re still making money off adds from your videos.

[@tonychase2302]

Sorry to hear this . Stay strong . Praying for you .🙏

[@wiscowildernessfishing]

Keep you head up dude! It's unbelievable how soft this world has became. God bless and good luck on the appeal.

[@jeffreythompson9055]

Don't give up, You Tube needs an education on how closely trapping is regulated by the government, equipment, methods, check times, seasons, reporting, etc. etc. Its a great channel, more educational than they are giving you credit for. Good luck, hope you win your appeal.

[@charlesmciver897]

I'm certainly sorry that the censors stopped your channel but I am far from surprised. Over the last few years many KZbin channels have been impacted by content such as shooting, repair of firearms, hunting etc. Your impressive bush-craft skills are such that you could transition into many areas that are free from censorship and will provide a very useful learning experience for many interested followers. I hope that you will consider that and open that door since it seems that one door is closing. Bless you and your family and we will keep you in our prayers. All the best wishes from the US!

[@NewingtonBoy]

This is total bollocks! I watched a KZbin video this afternoon and showed the full process of processing a crocodiles! Hope you can get it sorted! The best of luck!

[@tobepaige]

You do a terrific job. This is ridiculous to take away your income. Very good channel that goes out of the way to keep out things that might offend weak people. I will pray for a reversal, but I will also let youtube know how I feel. Come on Kusk Wild subscribers, lets speak up!

[@jacqueslacalli2833]

It’s hard. I bet half of them have leather belts on their jeans. Leather that isn’t from gras fed cows that lived a happy live. Even worst eat pork meat from pigs that never seen the sun or fried eggs from chickens that never touched the ground. But I hope this world stopps and starts spinning in another direction soon. Cause we (as humans) are too sensitive nowadays and people feel offended by things they should even think about.

[@paullydca]

Brother sorry you have to go through this. I will pray for you and hope that you can continue. I appreciate and enjoy the insight into a different lifestyle that you provide. I've learned a ton from you over the years. Thank you.

[@iksokwel]

Really, REALLY hoping our newly elected leaders of both the USA and soon Canada will bring back some integrity and freedom of expression to these platforms like YT. Not a fan of government intervention however when organisation's start behaving like this, it's time for some regulation. There is a HUGE community out here that hunts, traps, fish, farms, camps, shoots etc etc and for YT to decide what lifestyles are acceptable (to them) and which ones are not is disturbing at best. As for nature being left alone, humans are here and we affect nature. The list of people above are the only ones making any effort to manage the negative impact humans have on nature, like the city dwelling lefties. Challenge this decision and let your audience know what we can do to support you. Take care, be strong.

[@mikeault5335]

That stinks, keep in touch, maybe this will change. Be safe out there..

[@andrewfurie5647]

I'm 76 I just found you, you and your Dad do it the way I learned.

[@robreimer228]

That sucks. I don’t know where they get their ideas from but I think they are out to lunch. I very much enjoyed the videos and thought you did a great job on them. Sorry to see you go but I hope you can win your appeal.

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

That sucks big time man! Hope it gets resolved 🤞🏻

[@richiefrizzell171]

Praying for you brother!

[@ARAW-__-]

Just saying, I enjoy this channel even than the Bushcraft videos. I already do bushcraft, but I can't hunt or trap. So the knowledge on this channel is huge.

[@eridulife]

Too bad. KZbin did that to another channel I had. It sucks! Before the dispute, edit your channel, edit the videos they claim to be the graphics violation, and then appeal. God bless

[@RoughTimba]

so sorry to hear this brother but you will come out of it the other end.. remember everything happens for a reason...blessings 🕊🕊

[@philmcglauflin]

This really rots! I'll be lifting you up in prayer. please keep us informed of your progress.

[@mikeharcharik2975]

What a shame! Other channels similar to yours are way more graphic. I see a bunch of people skinning and processing furs. I have yet to see an animal suffer on your channel. You made sure that it was good content. I haven’t seen animals in leg hold traps jumping around like others. Prayers my friend!!

[@bobboo559]

Please, Please fight this. Tell them what you told us about following guidelines. Your videos are so interesting and enjoyable. Please fight this! Your videos are so interesting.

[@N-TOTAL-DARKNESS]

This is sad! I enjoy this channel so much. Last year I had so many comments removed from various channels, I was already considering not renewing my KZbin subscription and this is pretty much the nail in the coffin. KZbin is ran, moderated or whatever you want to call it so horribly.

[@georgebenton3065]

Hey Riley - George here from over the pond in England. This is such sad news, especially given the amount of care and caution you take to ensure your traps are optimised for clean catches, actually minimising any animal suffering as you steward the land! I wish you the best of luck with the appeal - i've been enjoying your content across both Kusk Bushcraft and Kusk Wild for years now, and it would make me extremely sad if the videos were to stop. Your videos give me and i'm sure your whole audience a sense of escapism to nature, which is very welcome when living in a major city and not spending nearly as much time as I would like outside. If you are open to it, i'd propose setting up a patreon / go-fund me to help support yourself and continue making videos - I for one would love to contribute generously to something like this and keep the videos coming! Appreciate all the content so far and hope it is able to resume soon - stay wild

[@Myhandle306]

Will you maintain the bushcraft channel? I’ve learned so much from your videos.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Hunting and trapping have been done for hundreds of years. I wish you all the best. Cheers, and God Bless! 🙏✌️🇨🇦

[@johnganth4259]

This is ridiculous. I’m sorry to hear this is happening to you. From one trapper to another I will remain subscribed and hopeful that you can appeal this. Good luck

[@tonyandrea5774]

Good luck . I’ve looked forward to your videos. Don’t see nothing wrong with it.

[@beckyguiggey5440]

I am praying with you and I agree with you one hundred percent.

[@Boonie11]

I prayed young man..I enjoy your program , In my opinion you've always went out of your way not too show any graffic content, its completely G rated.Its very informative and entertaining. " Good will always face opposition " Im pulling for you little brother..God bless you mightily always.

[@pmewUK]

That is such hypocritical nonsense. I can't believe it. I knew nothing about trapping until I stumbled across your channel. I learnt so much. I'm so sorry.

[@marcusserven4119]

Bummer! I have enjoyed your channel and I hope you can get back on with a format that works in the KZbin system.

[@jamestboehm6450]

The tube has it out for trapping and gun channels. You're not the only one that has gotten hammered. If you can keep doing what you can keep doing it. If you have to get a job do that. Triple Nickel always said keep moving forward. Take those words to heart and move on.

[@kevinvroman2012]

Glad your appealing this outlandish decision. Keeps doing your videos as you have been just don't show what you catch.

[@Nunya_Binness]

Honestly your primitive camping videos are what brought me to your channel. I also like the hunting and trapping because that’s what I enjoy doing in my own free time but I do miss the camping videos too. I hope you can successful appeal this! Good luck and God bless!

[@tjockiskatten]

No, yours is my favorite channel on KZbin. I'm a hunter myself and really enjoy seeing you out there hunting, trapping and fixing with your cabin. You show the animals respect and don't show any unnecessary gore. Heck, I've gotten adrenaline rushes wile watching you hunt! I hope KZbin change their minds and you can continue to make a living on this. Can you make a living on your other channel Kusk Bushcraft,where you do camping, wood carving etc, while this gets back up? God bless

[@michaelmosley254]

That is so messed up your channel is awesome no cussing no crazy stuff going on and a lot of videos you cant even watch for all of that mess

[@dianaortega6561]

This is absolutely ridiculous!! Sorry to hear this! Hope it all sorts out in the end! 🙏💙

[@robinmoore5181]

We are very sorry this has happened. We have very much liked everything in your videos. Stay the course and you are in our prayers. 🕊

[@Isnogood12]

It was inevitable that some soy-guzzling SJW or another would attack your channel. I sincerely hope you can get the strikes revoked and get back to enjoying doing what you love and letting us share in it. I can't put into words how much your videos have helped me calm down in the middle of chaotic times and how grounded, simple and real everything you do feels. So I truly hope for the best, but if this is the last time I get to tell you this: You've made a big, positive impact in a lot of people's lives and taught a lot of us so much about nature and living with it, not just off it.

[@jonathanbinnie3808]

Your videos have been made with consideration, integrity and always with a deep appreciation of the natural world. The harvesting practices you currently are as old as the human civilization. Overall what you do is an antidote to the plastic culture that prevails. Please don't give up 💪

[@Docloder]

That is a shame, I hope you get this straightened out your videos are interesting to watch. I do some hunting but this trapping is interesting. God bless.

[@phildo39645]

They’re wrong on all those points.. They just don’t want people to know how to do these things.. Same as reloading your own ammo, don’t want you to know how to do it so they don’t want you to educate us on it. It’s corrupt for sure. You aren’t doing anything wrong man and we appreciate all you share with us.. Keep your head up and keep doing what you do. I’m sorry to hear of your loss of income. It’s sad they do this.

[@freedudemt]

Dang it!!. This is happening to a lot of the trapping channels right now. Some have talked about moving to Rumble, but none have yet. Just checked again a few days ago and there's only 1 channel with very few vids that comes up. Some creators have expressed concern that there isn't enough viewers there, but part of the problem is lack of content. It's a chicken or the egg situation. Wishing you the best of luck.

[@darkkrow69]

Good luck and God speed.

[@snoxander6333]

I will pray for you , which you the best, God Bless 👍🏽

[@edwardboone9403]

Whatever you decide I want to follow you!!!

[@AxeManDo]

What a shame, I enjoyed your content and found it very informative and inspiring. It’s interesting what KZbin finds inappropriate and what it doesn’t.Either way good luck and God bless

[@DYG-fl4rp]

Very good, very logical, unique and upright communication media, very good channel, looking forward to it. Peace to all brothers and sisters. Don't worry. Thank you for sharing.

[@DrewDavis-f1m]

Your channel is the best. You are a great friend who we love watching you. Praying for you. Davis family, Ohio