Real Life Grizzly Encounters with Mothers and Cubs

All of these videos take place in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area (the Yellowstone Ecosystem). There are many common misperceptions pertaining to encountering mother bears with cubs. Yes, it can be very dangerous when encountering a mother grizzly bear, but the danger comes from the misbehavior on the part of people. It can be a precarious situation. It is not the time or place to do something that will upset the mother bear.

[@don7294]

Thanks so much, Stan. I have been chasing Grizzlies since the 70s and never liked the noisy aggressive approach when in bear country. While on a hike in Golden BC many years ago, my son, wife, dog, and myself walked right by(60ft) a grizzly sow with two young cubs. My son was about 20ft in front of me, with our dog and my wife was about 20ft behind me when I heard that unmistakable huff of a bear. I froze and slowly turned my head to the left and there they were on the other side of a small creek. I told my wife to keep walking to get past me and I made eye contact(a no-no for sure) with the sow so that she would at least start with me if she decided to attack. I just spoke softly and told her how beautiful she was and that we were not there to hurt her or her cubs. That sow burned a hole in my soul with her stare. I had never been that close to a bear with cubs that weren't tranquilized, and I have seen a number of bear charges, so I thought I was dead. Luckily, our fearless dog, a Pitty/Mastiff mix never barked or made any aggressive movements. We slowly made our way to the car which was 50 yards away and then just watched the bears while they took their time and strolled away. An extremely lucky and magical encounter for sure. Stay safe out there!

[@StanMills]

Don, great story. I bet you have a lot of them. I know I do also. Thank you.

[@colleensmith3374]

Wow, thx for sharing...

[@1jackvalley580]

Amazing story, I'm so glad you and Family are all safe and sound 🙏

[@agnetha2012]

I was holding my breath while reading your experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@tess4-2]

Thank you Don. I believe this is how many of us would react, thinking first of how dangerous this encounter is, how scared we feel. You sound like a wonderful parent. You stayed calm, you led your family to safety. Yet it doesn't sound like you have ever been scared off hiking.

[@josinevandongen357]

What a beautiful and respectful way to (non) interact with the bears , demonstrating that they dont display any unneccesary agression in contact with humans.

[@StanMills]

Thank you for your good observation and nice comments.

[@1jackvalley580]

I absolutely agree with you Stan, being Respectful, Quiet, Peaceful, and stay still not moving when Momma Bear is nearby with her Cubs, and of course understanding we are in her home territory. Your videos are amazing and love what your teaching us. Thank You so much 🙏🐾

[@montanaguy51]

I think most negative commenters are armchair explorers and have no real world experience with wildlife. It always amazes me how many opinions these people have. But, they don’t know! I really enjoyed this video, thanks for putting it together. I’ve learned a lot about bears from your videos and appreciate your knowledge and experience. Putting that together with books I’ve read and my own experiences helps me to grow in my own understanding of blacks and grizzlies.

[@michaelnevens2458]

Excellent narration & a great compilation of your encounters Stan. Thanks for putting this together for all of us!

[@StanMills]

Thank you. There is still a lot of snow up here. I hope it will be clearing up by middle of May. Also, it is hard to put any current video content on KZbin because of the new law about videoing in the Park. So I can’t show current conditions.

[@michaelnevens2458]

@@StanMills I noticed a ton of snow in your last video. An exuberant amount, sure to be lingering in May. Experienced heavy snow pack way up Black Butte into Dailey Creek last May. Reading up on that law, but wasn’t sure what to make of it. Does it apply to your journeys outside the park?

[@mmarkman4321]

Hey Stan, thanks for all the terrific videos!! I have a question… how far is it from the trailhead or parking area to the spot where your group was fly fishing at Heart Lake?

[@StanMills]

@@mmarkman4321if I remember, I think it was like 7 miles.

[@tess4-2]

I am so grateful to you for your videos. This one is especially profound because of all the mother bears and cubs you encounter, that could make your hike very dangerous. Your calm voice, your respect for, and enjoyment of bears, is something everyone who hikes, older or younger, should hear. This is normal - all those attention-seeking videos of awful bear attacks are not.

[@StanMills]

I try to show that maybe there is another way to consider while hiking in God's beautiful creation; a respectful and peaceful way. But I am not telling people that this is the way to do it and other ways are wrong. This is how I do it as a solo hiker. You should do what is best for you. But seeing all the amazing wildlife is why I am hiking, so I consider it to be their home and I remember it is not all about me while I am out there. Thank you very much for your comments.

[@nerdcamel]

Great footage! I live in the Smokies and had a black bear sow walk into my yard and feed her cubs. I was sitting on the ground reading a book. The cubs make this crazy almost purring sound when they nurse. It was amazing. I did not move and was a good 30ft from her.

[@truthbroncowithbillward2082]

Excellent videography, Stan! You know that I behave the same way as you have taught in this video, and yes this type of bear psychology is much safer than aggressive and Loud Behavior! ( in my humble opinion!)

[@StanMills]

That is what I have learned from experience of solo hiking and seeing them all the time. But I still like to make it clear that you should do what feels best to you. But then again, I think there are very few people that actually solo hike in grizzly country.

[@Perlyhart]

Thanks for wonderful scenes of bears being bears. Yeah! ...those cubs sooo cute. Your analogy of having a dinner at home & the door bursting open w/all sorts of noise - excellent. Here in Boulder, CO, bears do frequent the alleys in search of yummy treats in garbage cans... we see the results - bins torn open, stuff scattered across the alley - and once in a while bears snoozing up a cottonwood tree. But somehow no bear attacks.

[@artfulxpressions]

Awesome video. I've watched all of your videos and agree about keeping in a quiet peaceful state. I also feel like the animals can sense the character of a human. Love your videos......

[@StanMills]

Kicking, thank you. I also like to tell people to do what feels best for them. It is another way to consider. My approach is learned from experience of solo hiking for many years in grizzly country. But I have not met very many people that actually solo hike in grizzly country.

[@djalmy]

I live by the Smoky Mountains and do a lot of backpacking in the area. I completely agree with your views on bears. I’ve encountered a lot of Black bears, have always remained calm and respectful of the animals. Have never experienced any problems. Unfortunately several bears in this region get habituated to people and can become aggressive. Planning some trips to Yellowstone/The Tetons. Backpacking in Grizzly country makes me nervous, but your videos and interactions is very comforting and educational. Thanks for all of your great content.

[@StanMills]

I am sure you will have a great trip to Yellowstone. But remember, my videos show how I do it as a solo hiker. I am not telling you how you should do it. You should do what feels best for you. Thanks for your comments and I hope you see lots of wildlife while hiking in Yellowstone.

[@MrImaghost]

Interesting,maybe that's how they encounter other animals in the woods therefore it's business as usual when they encounter a person ( a person that's not freaking out of course,making noise or acting erratic )

[@adventurebythemile]

I LOVE you video because I will never be able to experience this in my lifetime. Unless I see something from the road.

[@dfuss2756]

I bet it takes a long time to hike a few miles. You have some really excellent videos.

[@calgal5752]

Amazing footage as always, Stan! Thank you

[@mothership1849]

Beautiful and informative. I didn’t know grizzlies were diggers. I’m very envious of your life. Thanks for sharing!

[@Master...deBater]

That's what that shoulder hump is all about.

[@marilynwillett804]

@@Master...deBater Oh. thanks.

[@germaineprien7691]

Super nice scenery, I'm sure it all has to do with your energy, and calmness. Appreciate you sharing with us!!🙆‍♀️🙅‍♀️👍

[@marilyno8616]

THANK YOU SO MUCH STAN for correcting the mis-guided info so many of us have been taught otherwise (to be making lots of noise while hiking, and with an encounter) ! The noise philosophy was always against my intuition, but figured i just didn't know better. SO MUCH APPRECIATION OF YOU !!!

[@marilynwillett804]

Not a bear but I came upon a huge mama moose and her calf in the woods of Alaska. I told my German shepherd not to bark, he din't. We walked right past them I said hi moose. She just kept chewing and eye balling me.

[@cherylann933]

Oh my gosh what a precious sight to see this momma bear and cubs! Thank you for not adding music. Love this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@dj1959dj]

Awesome videos as always and thanks for teaching a guy who's heading out to Alaska, what to and not do. More appropriately..

[@StanMills]

David, thank you. But remember this is from the perspective of solo hiking and very few people actually do that in grizzly country. Also, I think the bears in the Yellowstone area a very tolerant of people. Alaska could be a different story.

[@didibolter9362]

Simply precious Stan! Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@davecobb6348]

Good footage👍👍👍👍

[@Woodsman991]

Excellent video a true documentary.

[@burkehollingsworth8585]

Amazing priceless compilation of Bears!!! Thanks for sharing and teaching Stan! We love our Bear art from you 😃👏👏

[@bearnature4519]

You been very bless to see all these bears I hope you do a video like this on all the wolf's you seen. Great video

[@toms1568]

Stan, Really appreciate you sharing I was in Yellowstone & The Tetons in August The most incredible place on earth I would move out there today if possible really envy all your hikes, stay safe!

[@StanMills]

Thank you. I hope they will change the law back to the way it was. Right now we can not shoot new video in the park and publish it on KZbin.

[@toms1568]

@@StanMills That's awful, I really enjoy my poor mans youtube vacations!

[@heatherdawn545]

Beautiful videos . Beautiful bears n elk . I love when they stand up esp the cubs so cute thanks for sharing ! The flowers are beautiful to

[@genefoxgreenmountaindroning]

Nice video thank you for sharing

[@arkus1928]

Thank you thank you!!!!!

[@rpeet2000]

Hi Stan- this is a great collection of videos that make your point perfectly. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. I learned a lot. Of course, I’ve always heard that making lots or racket is the best way but I think your perspective is so much better, and as important works to keep people safe with minimal to no impact on the bears. I like it when you say how close you are to the bears. I’d love to hear more about how you back away. I get the standing still part and being aware of wind direction. Anyway, thanks very much. I always watch your videos and love them.

[@StanMills]

Richard, in the very close grizzly encounter with the mother and 2 cubs, I was able to back away quickly because she was so busy eating. They normally look up every 2 or 3 minutes. If she was looking up, I would not be moving, even if I was within 25 yards. I never back away from a grizzly while they are looking at me. Every situation can be different, but it has always felt best for me to never move or back away while they are looking in my direction. But as always, you should do what feels best for you. Thank you very much for your nice comment.

[@rpeet2000]

Hi Stan- thanks very much for the reply and additional information. I think I would be pretty stupid not to heed your advice, so thanks so sharing your experience and perspective.

[@ryandee8435]

I appreciate your approach to these bears, I spend all of my free time in the Yellowstone Ecosystem recreating... but as I've learned it just takes that one bad situation to change everything. It is just a matter of time, be careful... mama griz bears are no joke. I just don't want someone watching this to get a false sense of security, because one situation can change opinions on EVERYTHING. I love your content though!

[@StanMills]

Ryan, remember that this approach is learned from many years of strictly solo hiking in grizzly country. Very few people actually do that. Do what is best for you. I do believe that hiking in groups is safest. But I solo hike and my first concern is for the amazing wildlife and treating them the best I can.

[@johneason6540]

Excellent info. I enjoy learning from you. I hike solo and over the years I must have had 100 close encounters with bears. Mostly black, but some grizzled. It keeps you on your toes.

[@nvtruant5994]

Curious, do you wear scent free clothing etc. I’m just wondering if you worry about your smell.

[@StanMills]

I always worry about my smell. But as far as it being related to bears I don’t. If you watch more of my videos on my channel I talk a lot about grizzly bears smelling you.

[@richardfegley254]

Outstanding video, I have never had encounters with Grizzly. I have had many with black bear. Thank you for your video.

[@geniemedford9200]

I love what you do, Stan. Thank you for all the gorgeous settings and connections with the animals that you share with us, that most would not be able to witness. Always a big deal to be up in your part of the country. Thanks again!

[@StanMills]

Thank you very much for your comments. But it may be hard to publish all the amazing things that I see because of the new law that says we cannot video in the park and publish on KZbin.

[@geniemedford9200]

I am so sorry about that, Stan. Have you met with the board and those in charge? I really feel experienced outdoorsmen like yourself, who mean well, and is an asset to YNP and its greater area should be allowed.

[@Henle15]

Thank you for the amazing footage! Love your videos and love watching the bears.

[@StanMills]

Thank you. But there will probably be no new videos for awhile because of the new law that says we can not video in the park and publish on social media.

[@elizabethwhite6364]

I learned a lot Stan! Thank you! If you and your wife are ever willing to take hikers out for a day hike, I would love to go! I would feel safe and learn so much! I like to almost annually drive through Yellowstone but am afraid to really take a hike into the brush! This might be a good thing for you as you can share so much! Love and enjoy your videos! Thanks again!

[@StanMills]

Elizabeth, you don't need to be afraid of anything. During the day, the first mile of a trail will always have other people walking on it. If you want to go further, then just treat the wildlife with respect. Thank you for your comments.

[@JohnADuerk]

Well done!

[@Calatriste54]

Sound reasoning, thanks, Stan.

[@cheryllouisetaylor9629]

I love watching your video's. They are interesting. I love bears. I cannot go into the woods no more. I fall all the time. But watching your video's is awesome.

[@debbiejohnson5610]

Love this video, and totally agree with your thinking, thanks

[@heather-cz8yk]

Thank you Stan Mills!.....for educating the public on your safety techniques and stressing doing several techniques at the same time!! You minimize your impact on wild animals, especially Grizzly Mothers and their baby bears to keep them safe, as well as yourself. Your methods make total sense and the proof is in the pudding, seen here in videos. Your hikes are so enjoyable, videos doing great good for the wilderness, educating people and are positive KZbin material!!🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻

[@StanMills]

Thank you for you nice comment and recognizing that I am trying to show people that maybe there is a different way to hike and to treat our amazing wildlife.

[@tammydeboard6537]

Hi Stan. How are you? Good I hope. I love all your videos. I try and watch them all. Thank you so much for sharing. Do you ever run into any wolves on your hikes?

[@StanMills]

Doing good. Would be doing better if there was not so much snow and cold. But I think we still have at least 3 more months until spring. It will be great when it starts to warm up and snow melts and the green grass starts to come up along with all the wildlife and wildflowers.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Thanks for sharing. It was fun to watch and your narration. One question I have, many times you said it was a black bear but to me it looked brown. Once it was a brown mama and a black cub. Are some black bears brown?

[@StanMills]

Yes, both grizzlies and black bears are both brown and black.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

@@StanMills I guess I never realized that. Thanks.

[@colleencarmichael6917]

Great video and narration Stan!! Someone saw a bear in town today. It was warm here. They were blasting in the area apparently so could have woke him up. Kinda early lol!

[@eileenclark7744]

Such wonderful videos . Thank you

[@kevinhikes3132]

I stumbled upon your channel last night , I'm looking forward to watching more, It's very impressive , The narration , The camera work, The sound, And the knowledge , GREAT WORK !!!

[@StanMills]

Thank you Kevin. Just remember that I show the way I do things. If you go hiking in grizzly country, you should do what feels best for you. Thank you.

[@kevinhikes3132]

I understand

[@phoenixsurvivor31]

Stan, are you aware of Michael Allen 'the bear guy' in whistler, bc? He provides guided tours and has been studying bears for over 20 years. Some of the mother bears are so familiar with him that they leave their cubs with him to babysit while they go out and forage. Now that's trust!

[@mtb4ever285]

Thanks for sharing. The is very educational and instructive on bear behavior. I'm glad you shared that you've only had one encounter when you had to get your bear spray out. I've always wondered. That is sort of amazing based on how many encounters you have had.

[@StanMills]

I guess it can seem amazing based on how many encounters I have (I have more then what is on videos). But I have never had a bad encounter with a bear. I have even had fresh tracks right around the perimeter of my camp and never even heard them at night. It has been that way my entire life. I really think people have to do things to upset and frighten grizzly bears, and that is what gets them into trouble.

[@mtb4ever285]

@@StanMills You and I also know you have been blessed because of your convictions in your belief and closeness to the Savior Jesus Christ.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

Is it possible she recognized you? She has no problem turning her back on her cubs playing on that trail. And she seems so smart feeding them to calm them down.

[@StanMills]

I think you are talking about the black bear with the cute cubs. No she does not recognize me. This is on the first 2 miles of the Slough Creek trail. Lots of people hike on the first couple miles of this trail. This mother raises her cubs here because the trail with all the people gives her great protection for her cubs agains grizzly bears or male black bears.

[@Katkjc]

Oh wow, Stan my mind is blown!! First I need to apologize for my comment on the other video although without it it wouldn't have lead you to showing me this video to which has taught me far more than I ever imagined. I'm so impressed by your calm demeanor, it's as though you're a bear whisperer. Did someone teach you all of this growing up or did it just come naturally and good old common sense? After seeing this beautiful video, I now understand why people get attacked and even killed...it's their fear and fight and flight responses that triggers the bears, correct? A person who is naturally a nervous Nelly should never be hiking or camping in areas where the bears are. Animals are intuned to our fear, we've all seen it in some dogs when they sense our fear which in turn makes them aggressive towards a perceived threat. For me for example, I was mauled badly by a German Sheppard when I was 3 years old, I'm 58 and I freeze in fear when a Sheppard is near and I've witnessed the dog go from calm to wanting to rip me apart because he sensed my fear, thankfully his owner was able to get him out of the room before anything happened. The owner said he had never seen his dog act that way before and I believe him, it's because I became a threat so to speak to the dog and his family and of course he would want to protect them. So a fearful hiker/camper in bear country is stepping into their home, making noises, being a perceived threat and the bear is naturally going to protect her family. Nervous Nellie's like myself should admire the bears on beautiful videos like this and camp in areas that have mainly squirrels and deer and everyone will be happy and safe ❤ Thanks again Stan!! You have a new subscriber with me!

[@StanMills]

Wow, thank you for the long comment. I don’t advise people on how they should hike in grizzly country but I show how I do it. I have always felt all my life that hiking peacefully and respectfully is the way for me to do it in Gods beautiful creation. I have never had a bad encounter with any wildlife in my life, so my perspective may be a lot different than most people. One interesting note; I just got back from a hike today (Nov. 29) and saw fresh grizzly tracks. So there are still some grizzlies out. But back to your comment about making noise. One thing I have learned from experience is that the human voice will always frighten and upset a grizzly bear. They will respond in one way or another 100% of the time. I never do that because I want to keep the bear in a calm state at all times. Thanks again for your nice comment. Have a great day.

[@daisycocoa2557]

What precious beautiful animals.

[@xisotopex]

that one segment, with the three cubs, looked like they had noticed something that wasnt you, off to your left...

[@vivekvinodan-wz5lk]

Really enjoyed the video! Just wondering, where did you hike to come across these bears? I just went on a trip to Yellowstone and it was pretty hard to spot them. Granted, we stayed to the touristy spots.

[@StanMills]

These are all in the northern backcountry (no highway bears) part of the park. I don’t hike much in the southern portion of the park because all of the trees make it hard to spot wildlife. Thanks for your comments.

[@wyomingtrout5581]

Question, I fish a lot in Yellowstone. Do Grizzlies pick certain times of the day to visit waterways. What should I do as an angler to be bear aware but respecting the bears and not making a lot of noise on the willow sections along the lower Madison River

[@tampadan7128]

Outstanding shots of lots of bears! Were all these videos done on the same trip? …………if so unbelievable!

[@JimmyDevere]

I have a question, trying to understand your opinion on handling bear encounters. First, it makes sense not to be yelling and waving hands, that never felt natural to me. It seems you are walking slow and stopping to check the surroundings vs focused on milage, distance and trying to keep a schedule for camp, is that correct? If so, that would be a different tactic than many hikers who seem to be more goal oriented and perhaps not able to check surroundings vs. blending in more by moving quietly, calmly etc. Am I understanding this correctly? And one point of confusion, you say to be very still and not move because they can't see you unless you move - which helps to prevent the startle response (fight or flight) but at other times you say you move back to put more distance. So am I understanding that you prefer to move back when within a certain distance or certain set of circumstances? Could you explain a little? Lastly, you mention in other places that you think traveling in groups in safer, but wouldn't that create situations that oppose the principles you are showing here? In other words, groups would be hard to be quiet and not moving etc. Thanks. P.S. what is your philosophy for mountain lions?

[@RBen-dz5kb]

Caution always, things could change quickly. Rational man is still the apex predator but park protected predators have strangely lost the fear of man. Nice videos but please be careful sir.

[@DonkeyGap750K3Gixxer]

I have very little if any experience in the mountains & wilderness but as I watched this video I couldn’t help but wonder if you have to constantly look behind you for an ambush from any predators? I’m thinking it would be my biggest worry especially all alone out there.Thanks for the spectacular content! I am going to subscribe immediately-stay safe please.

[@ColleenMulrey-yv6eq]

Awesome

[@luxxj65]

the stunned ones 8:50 mark looked like wolverines

[@3Timothy_4-7]

When you are hiking, do you try to be as quiet as possible with your footsteps, or do walk normally?

[@StanMills]

I walk slowly for observation purposes but not concentrating on quiet walking. Walking noise is not a problem. It is the screeching human voice that upsets everything.

[@eriklarson9137]

The behaviors of moms with cubs is going to surprise you... Surprise who? People who think every bear is a killer all the time?

[@sharon2434]

The teenage, kicked out of the den bears seem to cause the most commotion, kind of like their human counterparts 😅

[@nyremusic11]

Exhilarating! stay safe :)

[@cachi-7878]

@18:05, a little over one hundred yards would take a full on sprinting bear under 9s to reach him. That is a blink of an eye.

[@xisotopex]

do the black bears co-exist fairly well with the brown bears?

[@Querencia7779]

Stan. Is it also because Yellowstone bears are more accustomed to seeing people?

[@StanMills]

I am sure that is true for a lot of the bears.

[@ken8334]

Stan, would your behavior imitate a deer to a mountain lion?

[@rockaruby]

Is this still Yellowstone?

[@marilynwillett804]

You do not move one inch if the mom is looking at you but what if you suddenly cough or sneeze, I think you'll be alright if you still do not move.

[@dugfern]

Hear me, man, he said. There is room on the stage for one beast and one alone. All others are destined for a night that is eternal and without name. One by one they will step down into the darkness before the footlamps. Bears that dance, bears that don't.--Cormac McCarthy Blood Meridian

[@agnetha2012]

So when they tell you to talk loud as you are hiking, have a bear bell or hit rocks or sticks together isn't true? It's better to be quiet? What if you walk up on a bear and startle it because you didn't see it?

[@StanMills]

That is what the video is about. You have to make your own decisions. I am showing you the way I have learned to do it from years of experience solo hiking in grizzly country. Quite and respectful, and I get the same treatment back. I am not telling you how to do it. But putting in consideration for the wildlife in their only home instead of completely in one’s self is what I would like you to recognize. Thank you for your comment.

[@agnetha2012]

@@StanMills I enjoy your videos and I have a deep respect for the mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, streams and wildlife. This is their home and we are just visiting. I've grown up visiting Yellowstone, the Tetons, Glacier and the Canadian Rockies. I would sit in complete awe listening to my uncles tell stories of their run-ins with bears while they were hiking, fishing or camping. My Dad's side of the family all live in Alberta, Canada so Waterton Lakes National Park is home to me just like Glacier and Yellowstone are for me. Thank you again, I appreciate all your experiences, lessons and suggestions.

[@markstanton2362]

Can grizzlies climb trees? I have heard yes and no

[@jimhoran5445]

I always carry a tennis ball to play fetch with the Bears!

[@spencerlucas3065]

Naw!

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

I like how you specify, "this is what I do" You can do everything "correctly" and a bear decides to sucker punch you into the middle of next week lol nobody's advice should be taken as 100% safety I carry a glock 20 and even that is by no means 100% effective 100% of the time against these beautiful cuddly monsters. Head on a swivel, love these videos! the words beautiful, paradise, majestic are all insufficient.

[@PaulAmdahl]

Cubs Yup

[@karlbuttler]

I'm halfway through this video, and very serprised by the reaction of these bear's, i have a book in my library on bear attacks, because of it ive come to hate Grizzly bear's, they seem to be overly aggressive, and will attack you at the slightest operatunity. If I ever encounter a bear of any kind hopefully they will be this pleasant..,.k

[@StanMills]

Scary stories and fear is what sells books and makes news. Thank you for your comments.

[@THEterminallance999]

The bears seem smart enough to know the difference between a dangerous person and a good person that won’t hurt them. There pretty intelligent creatures.

[@StanMills]

Yes, I very much agree. Thank you for your comment.

[@dawnarellano7903]

Hello Stan Mills I believe that your name?? So is there a way to connect with you about abuse on bears on KZbin?? Please let me know. If anybody has any idea how I can report a video I seen where a person was inciting bears to fight with fish!!! It was so sad to see just total animal cruelty!!!!!

[@StanMills]

You should call the Park Service and ask them what you should do. Thanks

[@dawnarellano7903]

@@StanMills hi yes I wasn't at the park I was here at home watching videos on bears

[@StanMills]

@@dawnarellano7903 seems like you could send them an email with the video link embedded. Do you know how to do that? Send it to me also.

[@dawnarellano7903]

@@StanMills Ok I will send the video to you and, I I'll try it the other way as well I will do it as soon as possible thank you Stan. also your videos are awesome I see you really care respect wildlife Amen.

[@tomasznobilec6853]

why all the other expertrs and not youtubers say to do the opist of what you tell people to do ???

[@StanMills]

Tomasz, I try to make it clear that this is how I do it. You should do what feels right for you. Thanks.

[@cachi-7878]

He’s been lucky, I suppose. It only takes one time to prove his theory wrong. Hopefully that day never comes.

[@MomMom-kc4ee]

The mother bears with just one cub.....Is it common to just give birth to one, or have the other cubs died ?

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

Goes to show be quiet respectful and leave them distance they mostly will go on their way

[@StanMills]

I went to your channel to take a look. I like your tent and wood stove. You may see that I do the same thing. I have used mine backpacking and camping below -20F. I had to keep feeding it wood about every half hour. I will probably be taking it out this fall. And thank you for your comment.

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

@@StanMills fed mine about every 1.5 to 2 hrs with dry hard wood down around zero degrees. Live in maine here pretty cold here also

[@lisacooper3991]

This doesn't happen every time with everyone, I don't think people should be lead to believe it's safe to hike or camp, without protection and just to be quiet.Ive read and have seen videos where bears, black and grizzlies attacked due to someone on trail quietly walking but the bears were just startled.So I feel people should always carry bear spray and a weapon due to they are wild aggressive animals and just can't assume no noise will keep them calm and it prevents a attack.

[@sheilad6237]

You’re there so often, could they be familiar with your smell? And I think the excessive bird chatter gave up your location 🤔

[@sarahshahid9434]

I was wondering that too. I love to watch your videos Stan from my armchair in England 🐻🐻🐻❤️🐻🐻🧸🧸

[@wakranich3488]

Watch the video Van the bear attacks a young grizzly to impress another female. It might be Nat'l Geographic. Just horrific.

[@zairecallis554]

Dude, please stop looking for grizzlies in the woods. I dont want you to get caught off guard like you were in this video, only next time it could be a mother grizzly with cubs at a closer distance. Seriously, these animals aren't totallly predictable and can kill you even with bear spray. And sometimes bears are quite and you dont hear them until thry are too close. Hoping the best for you out there.

[@mycocoaone]

How I would love to grab and hold one!

[@carolb9549]

Are all black bear cubs born brown?

[@coleholloway2523]

Not always

[@carolb9549]

@@coleholloway2523 thanks for letting me know.

[@randallmarsh1187]

Black bears can be many different colors, blond, blue-grey, white, cinnamon, black, brown and everything in between.

[@trafficjon400]

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[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

I don’t know what video you watched but there wasn’t that many ads for a hour long video

[@trafficjon400]

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[@randallmarsh1187]

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[@trafficjon400]

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[@randallmarsh1187]

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[@cupcakescorner7684]

Too close. Are they not dangerous animals?Pls forgive my innocence.Cubs so playful. Mother teaches cubs to do grizzly bears things

[@CastleMc]

In no cases does Stan Mills try to approach bears. He records incidents that happen during his daily hikes and advocates remaining calm instead of yelling, etc. when he encounters bears.

[@nikos8984]

We would like to work with you, please kindly check the email(trail camera)

[@michaeltellurian825]

Luckily, God protected you. But even if he didn't, well that's just God's will. He works in mysterious ways.

[@StanMills]

God does not work in mysterious ways. That is why he gives you the holy spirit “His Spirit” so that he and his ways will not be a mystery to you.

[@michaeltellurian825]

@@StanMills I don't disagree with you, Stan. And the way you live your life is entirely up to you. I do worry though about inexperienced backcountry hikers that delude themselves by thinking God will protect them when they encounter wild animals, especially bears. Your message recently, in my opinion, puts people in danger.

[@user-cs5up9qx8s]

you guys just dont get it you WILL be eaten ALIVE 1000% it WILL be the most terrible possible fate imaginable

[@StanMills]

I am really enjoying all of your comments. But I would like to say that you are much safer hiking in Yellowstone than you are driving down busy highways and freeways in your car. Thanks for your comments.

[@user-cs5up9qx8s]

@StanMills just be safe brother Please 🙏

[@frederick6008]

Video walking up on a bear protecting their fresh kill.

[@StanMills]

Sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoupqmyAhJKnZ5o

[@armandoserrano3508]

What I think am not going to one of those plces witlh with out a ak 47 or a R15 because with yes the rifles you don't do chet t to the bears

[@armandoserrano3508]

O thats wy bears kill the hunter s they yes take a rifle and a hand gun that it a rifle yo6 need to hit on a specific plece you try that you dead the gun grom close seme the ak 47 R15 you hot more chances to survive