Being bear aware in the remote parts of Yellowstone National Park

[@lizabethpawlyk1300]

When i'm feeling stressed I love going for a hike with you. After a few minutes I heave a big sigh and the relief sets in. It's almost as good as the real thing. Thank you for that.

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

I can’t thank you enough for these videos. Back in the early 70’s my family would spend our summers camping at Slough Creek. We were able to spend 5 weeks a year fly fishing and hiking in Yellowstone. I’m 63 years old now and watching your hikes in familiar places brings me such joy.

[@NicoleHikesalot]

it was great to come along with you cause I'd be too scared on my own so I love watching your videos and hearing your calming voice and your wisdom on being out there.

[@marthaj67]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you and God bless you for sharing your adventures with those of us who will very likely _never_ get there in real life.

[@Linda-wz4mz]

Thank you so much your peaceful nature and generosity to share your hikes. It is so calming.

[@ericcomp7032]

More than the beautiful scenery I mostly appreciate that Stan teaches HOW to enjoy an afternoon in the wilderness. The pace is so appreciated brother 🙏

[@janedelaney7]

Thank you this calming video. Earlier today, I had some major dental work. Watching this took my mind off the discomfort I was feeling...and, put me into a much better mental state. Always look forward to your walks through beautiful Yellowstone.

[@gr8northernpike]

What a gift, to be able to go where it has not been utilized by the frequent Yellowstone crowds.👏🏻

[@leroysouza5066]

Wish I could do what your doing. Walking in that beautiful Yellowstone. Thank you for all your awesome videos. Be safe out there.

[@StanMills]

Leroy, there are a lot of beautiful places around, not just Yellowstone. I do hike other places but somehow my youTube channel got to be focused mainly on Yellowstone. And remember, videos make things look better than they are. They don't show the hot weather, bugs, tics, thick brush, getting tired, sore back....

[@leroysouza5066]

@@StanMills your just part of that place. Even the animals seems to know who you are. Yes j hear you about the weather and all the insects. That’s what makes you so awesome . Going that extra mile to get all those cool sceneries .

[@burkehollingsworth8585]

What an awesome hike! I have been excited for your next video the past couple of weeks as all the kids go back to school. Keep hiking!

[@marianfrances4959]

Boy, those deer are honed in on you! Always nice to get out where no, or few, people roam. Thanks for sharing, teaching, and entertaining us! You are a gem. 👍😎🇨🇦📷⚘🐻🐾🦌🌾🌲🌿

[@jerrymorrison6984]

I agree with the other comments. So beautiful and peaceful. You set a wonderful example of enjoying nature.

[@geniemedford9200]

Thanks, Stan! Another wonderful walk you take us on. Love the explanation about food and tracks.

[@didibolter9362]

Oh my friend you've done it again! This video is outstanding! I love the opening shot of the river, talk about soothing and beautiful! The deer are absolutely gorgeous! I love the huge elk rack that you found, what a beautifully handsome boy! I love seeing the Bull moose what a thrill, thank you for respecting the wildlife my friend, you are truly a wonderful person and I greatly appreciate you! Thank you sincerely for sharing this super video, take care, I'am always thrilled by your videos! 👏🤗👏🤗👏

[@sueloan6548]

Just finishing a video that you made walking through Yellowstone I've never been there but we are planning a trip and you're very very gutsy and just great caca precautions used when you're on your trail hikes and love the video that you shoot but your drawings are out of this worlds your outdoor artwork or out of this world

[@rouxchat6033]

Incredibly beautiful country. Thank you for sharing. Love the moose.

[@johneason6540]

Nice seeing everything still green and flowers blooming this late. Thanks Stan

[@frisk151]

Exceptionally GREAT info when it comes to brownies / grizzlies.. All this "HEY BEAR" stuff is very dependant on the situation + location. Animals move throughout these lands all of the time. ,Much more than humans in Yellowstone. Human cadence is almost always different than animals, though if one wants to mirror them, and has patience, it isn't that hard to do.

[@glocktown21]

Awesome Video!!! You are really Brave. Don't get CHOMPED on out there! Be safe!

[@RJBeacon]

Nice video Stan…. It brings the park home to those of us out East. There will likely be drastic changes in the weather in the next several weeks - that will be interesting to see. Are you hesitant to say which part of the park you’re hiking? - if so, very understandable to maintain tranquility.

[@StanMills]

I am a little hesitant showing off-trail hikes. I have actually met multiple people (extremely nice people) that are tracing (doing) my hikes. Also people on email are telling me that. Although it is amazing to me that people want to do the same thing, I am really starting to worry someone may get hurt. Although I am not responsible for other peoples actions, I don't want to contribute to them maybe doing something they are not prepared for. Everyone is different, and you do not know what motivates people to do things. I do tell people to start out slowly and safely and to gain experience each time they go hiking. Also, I feel like I should give the wildlife a little protection also.

[@michaelgutkoski6584]

@@StanMills I admit to tracing some of your hikes. Your Nevada hikes helped me discover car-camping and hiking south Utah & Nevada during the winter. I like your "slow and quiet" mantra. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@thebeautyofnatureandanimal1771]

Always fun and informational video Stan. We really appreciate your videos. When we're in bear country, we are always aware they can sneak up quietly. We love to see them from afar. :)

[@sharilynn3024]

Stan, I am a new follower, and was wondering if you would do a video telling us in more detail, what do you bring with you on a hike, how to stay safe, and what is the difference you have seen encountering a black vs brown bear. Thank you!

[@StanMills]

Shari, you should watch more videos on my channel and most of those questions should be answered. The video at this link will show the stuff I take in my pack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3KUhGNrf5Kqg9U I have never had a reaction difference between black bears and grizzlies. I have been hiking and camping in bear country for a lot of years and I just don't see the behavioral differences between grizzlies and black bears that people are always talking about. The only thing I can say is there is the normal size difference and sometimes some grizzlies are more mean-looking. I can only tell you what I see based on experience. I have read all the books also, but I just don't see a lot of the things I have read. The thing about videos is, you get to see the real thing, nothing thought about, then written and enhanced and exaggerated. I think I have almost 100 videos just on bears. I started recording hikes when I was able to get my first video camera that made videos. Thanks for your comments.

[@sharilynn3024]

@@StanMills Thank you for taking the time to answer me. I truly appreciate it and have already been watching more videos! Also, thank you for the link!

[@oldskool4612]

Heading your way in a couple weeks Stan. Can't wait. Island Park ID area. Found out an active fire started today on Sawtell Mt. I think your approach to hiking in the wild is perfect. No sense changing a good thing. Sometimes I run into a Cow Moose and her Calf and that gets my attention as much as anything. Excellent video as usual sir.

[@e.cevantes5395]

thank you so much for showing us this beautiful place .

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

thank you for your hike , I watch you cause I can't go hiking right now do to my health . but I wouldn't do what your doing , I do not have the skill . good easy day hicks for me . but I appreciate you sharing this and your caution to people . even on a easy hike the weather can change quickly and catch you. I hope people realize this . thanks again

[@teresabarbao8593]

Really nice hike . Cute deer watching you and also the moose . Pretty nice out there interesting things you came across , and enjoyed your hike still green an lush . Pretty scenery thanks once again!!!

[@marklettow6610]

I stepped (fell) into one of holes you described in the video a few years ago. It was hidden in tall grass like the one shown. It was about thigh deep. I felt lucky I did not break my leg. A ranger told me he thought they were beaver holes, used possibly as an emergency place to enter or exit the river. I have no idea if that is true, but the experience taught me to proceed with caution in tall grass along creeks and rivers.

[@gwynkaitis1259]

You are so quiet on your hikes, I always read that one should make lots of noise so the bears know you're there. I'd prefer a quiet walk but don't want to surprise any animals either.

[@mattsweet7918]

Stan, thanks for another great video. When walking through the timbered areas like you did in this video, how do you ensure that you won’t walk up on a sleeping grizzly or too close to a grizzly before it hears you? Especially since you walk so slowly and quietly.

[@StanMills]

I have walked up on a bear before. It heard me walking, got up, and ran off in the opposite direction. I am always quiet (not talking) but I don't worry much about my walking sound. For me this is the right kind of noise to be making. You notice it does not alarm any animals but they do get the warning that something is coming.

[@ETERNAL4U-i8m]

@@StanMills Do , you have any experience of 🐻 attack ?or encounter in Yellow stone? From Mumbai India

[@StanMills]

@@ETERNAL4U-i8m I have never had a bad experience with a wild animal in my entire life. I am 67. I have never had to use bear spray, although I do carry 2 cans.

[@thebeautyofnatureandanimal1771]

@@StanMills I was wondering if you carried spray. Good to know.

[@StanMills]

@@thebeautyofnatureandanimal1771 2 cans

[@ericlastname736]

would you be hiking sept ? staying at old faithful inn, would like to see something a little different

[@PaulAmdahl]

Thanks Stan

[@garywithun1100]

What you are doing is on my bucket list!

[@runestrandberg4466]

Thanks for another grayt video. Bird tracks are usually hard to spot, but sometimes what makes them dominates the view.

[@lynnhardesty6040]

Thank you for another great video. I know it's a ways off, but when do bears normally start their hibernation?

[@jillyelston6145]

Beautiful video thank you Stan, wonderful scenery. I read recently that some parks, I think Yosemite was one, are banning hikers from carrying Bearspray. Do you know if this is true? Surely this will put folk's lives at risk? Loving your videos, have watched them over and over, I find them very relaxing so thank you again!

[@StanMills]

Jolly, I have never heard that before. Not being able to carry bear spray would not be a good thing.

[@rossbideon]

Thanks Stan.

[@germaineprien7691]

Wasn't that a huge rack you found?, lovely places you roam, appreciate all your efforts!!!

[@StanMills]

Nice Elk antlers

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

It’s a good idea to pack an electric bear fence for your camp. There’s a powerful one that weighs only 2.4 lbs. Part of being bear aware.

[@jimc4839]

Is there one you might recommend?

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Nice hike and video Stan. Was that frost on the ground? Fall is in the air. Stay blessed!

[@MrPedur]

If there is a bear in your hair and a moose in the huuse - you might as well play the blues. 🙃😓

[@buckleybarlow6064]

He’s a bear whisperer….

[@michaelpreviti9168]

Thanks Stan for another excellent video. Can I ask you what brand boots you are using? Thanks.

[@StanMills]

Michael, please look at my amazon links in the description section.

[@robertking6865]

WONDERFUL !!

[@jaredwhite489]

Gotta have a Garmin Inreach with you

[@davidclark4361]

I wanted to find a good place to see the stars there one night(alone). Was fearful about bears. Didn't go.

[@fcamiola]

Don't blame you

[@tdg223]

Do you ever get lonely hiking alone?

[@burkehollingsworth8585]

You are never alone when you are with God! It is very peaceful being away from the noise.

[@tdg223]

@@burkehollingsworth8585 Thank you! I will be alone in the backcountry this weekend. Sometimes a feel alone out there. I will remember your words

[@wildearth8134]

I see the ground so dry and tough! any rain lately sir ? and thank you for your amazing videos sir.

[@StanMills]

It is about right for this time of year.

[@ratboyninja]

How do you tell the difference between grizzly scat and black bear scat?

[@StanMills]

Mainly by size. But a small grizzly can also have small scat. A large black bear can have large scat. Very inaccurate but that is about the only way.

[@shirleyduncan3653]

Grizzly scat has little bells in it! LOL!

[@StanMills]

@@shirleyduncan3653 Yes, we all know that one. But I thought maybe you were asking a serious question. Thanks

[@ratboyninja]

@@StanMills ahh ok. And yes that was a serious question Thanks

[@kittygonzalez2827]

I had a black bear take care of a sudden Yellowjacket problem for me! 3 nests in one day became active on my Northern Calif property .... I got up early, planning to head into “town” to see what my options were being that they were all under huge rocks, but any vibration within 50 feet of their nests sent them out in attack mode in seconds...they had literally set their nests about 100 ft apart ina Triangulated pattern...my dog and I were nailed no matter where we headed! But that morning, much to my astonishment, the boulders were askew, and honeycombs were all over the place! Not a living Yellowjacket remained...no larvae....Gone! That was the greenest solution, and it had to be God’s idea!😂🙀😎😇

[@StanMills]

That is a great story. Thank you.

[@davidtodd783]

I have to ask this. With all the time you spend at the park and your knowledge.. did you know ff? If you knew him you'll know who that is lol. Didn't want to write his name out but I was just very curious cause I've been watching your vids a while

[@StanMills]

I would probably need more information than ff. Not idea who ff is.

[@blackmonday738]

It's very purrty, but dang got me booty clinching. 😄🤙

[@normalincoln8502]

Beautiful area. Have you seen any Bigfoot activity ?

[@StanMills]

One time I was sitting on a log when I heard something behind me. I turned around and it looked just like Bigfoot pushing and swaying a 20 foot tall pine tree. I jumped up and grabbed my camera and he was gone. It was an amazing sight, but I have concluded it was a bear standing up looking at me at the perfect angle and pushing and pulling on the tree.

[@normalincoln8502]

That's cool, but Bigfoot are silent hunter's. Still pretty neat tho. Are people allowed to take antlers that have fallen off animals in yellow stone?

[@StanMills]

no. you could get in big trouble doing that. They even go so far as to plant tracking devices in them and placing them around where people are.

[@normalincoln8502]

Wow, I wonder why they would do that...Thank you, and thank you for these Amazing videos . They are beautiful...Be safe out there.

[@StanMills]

@@normalincoln8502 To catch people stealing antlers. You are not suppose to pick wildflowers, take rocks... Need to leave everything in the park undisturbed.

[@susiewright9909]

That thing on your cover shot sure doesn't look like any bear

[@StanMills]

moose

[@vdpeer]

Is anyone else being bombarded by these Grip6 sock ads prior to being able to watch Stan Mills? It's so annoying.

[@outis4599]

This time of the year, many of the Yellowstone bears are high eating army cutworm moths - up to 40000 per day (A ton of calories) that have migrated from the plains. I read an article the other day that biologists are weary of humans trying to watch bears or even just peaking at this critical time of the year as the griz enter hyperphagia. According to the article, bioligist are witnessing humans spooking the bears, reducing the caloric consumption of the griz with oblvious implications as hybernation approaches.

[@marysalmon2367]

this beautiful land is here for all respectful people to enjoy. if you are not savvy on how to hike and stay safe in this area, don't go. This man is disturbing nothing.

[@nikolajquaade9050]

Hi Stan:-) Where is this more precisely?

[@cachi-7878]

@2:55, I see you; do you see me?

[@evalina98000]

😁

[@AnthonyJP2024-k4v]

No disrespect but why would you go into their territory ? Its like asking to be attacked.......🙄

[@StanMills]

To see wildlife including bears. Thank you for your comment.

[@AnthonyJP2024-k4v]

@@StanMills Just seems pretty risky , Yellowstone does have designated trails and warns visitors to not venture into dangerous wildness.

[@StanMills]

@@AnthonyJP2024-k4v remember to keep things in perspective. It is much more dangerous driving your car to the trailhead than it is hiking.

[@AnthonyJP2024-k4v]

@@StanMills That makes absolutley no sense..... i love the wildness and the wildlife myself. Theres also common sense when hiking in undesignated forest areas. Bears are extremely unpredictable & territorial . Theres also moose , wolves , & elk to consider. Please be safe 🙏

[@Audfile]

I love these videos, but one of these days man... you put yourself in harms way for these videos. no protection, nobody with you. I couldn't do it, you're very brave, but man you are kind of wreckless.

[@chericandream]

Why??? Just pick a Why??? Praying often 🙏.

[@StanMills]

Why what?

[@chericandream]

@@StanMills Why do you set your person in a place where it's 50/50 whether IN grizzly paradise all (may) go very well or very wrong, depending on so many variants. Praying often!

[@CastleMc]

@@chericandream You are exaggerating the danger. He has often said that he has encountered plenty of bears but has not had a bad experience in decades of hiking in the back country.

[@ldn0224]

Love your videos but bear spray does not mean anything to an aggressive bear. Praying for your safety.

[@StanMills]

I don't know if there is much of anything you can do with an upset aggressive grizzly bear. That would not be good.