The Dave Canterbury Controversy | Wranglerstar

[@cutlerylover]

Daves a good guy, had the chance to meet with him...Its unfortunate that one mistake will haunt him, a very knowledgeable and talented man...Not to mention he is only guilty of a white lie which was an addition to the truth...Good for you Cody for smacking down the shittalkers, excuse my language...

[@powerwashplus5803]

Agree

[@supermariozzzzzzzzzz1403]

bless you man.

[@JADuppyMan]

Ditto!

[@OKSEIKO]

My two favorite youtubers in one place!

[@jaredjregular1974]

Jeff my man! cant believe you watch wranglerstar!

[@FlippyHambone]

Dave Canterbury is one of the most respectable bushcrafters out there. He's the guy you want in your corner when SHTF.

[@charlesbronson240]

I agree. What he did wasn’t even that bad, like it’s not really a big deal.

[@AutomationDnD]

yup...... I just said THAT very thing. (I'm seeing this on Oct 2020 myself / for 1st time)

[@CreateJDM]

@@charlesbronson240 lmao stolen valor is a big deal 😂 depending on who he walks in to some people who actually were army rangers went through selection got deployed watched their friends die cause they want to serve their country and you have an ass hat like Dave who just says he is so he can get money never did shit just a trip to South Korea on a non combat deployment as a military policeman only in for 6 years says he was in for 20 and airborne trained.... they would literally beat the shit out of that old fucker and not think twice😂😂 you don’t just say your a special forces veteran when your not that’s why he’s off tv and everything else lmao

[@roycecafaro5350]

Peoplep

[@departmentoftruth2855]

@@CreateJDM Who cares

[@EricLopez.Official]

5 Years later and Dave is still killing it. So sad that such a small thing almost ruined his career. I'm happy to see him doing well.

[@EricLopez.Official]

@Emmanuel Goldstein and you're a little weeb hiding behind a keyboard and mouse. He lied but unlike most people, he owned up to it. That takes a lot of guts. He's twice the man you'll ever be.

[@AJFRAN3]

@Emmanuel Goldstein have you ever read any of his books or seen his KZbin channel or anything. Fuck off he is a great person and teacher.

[@jackmomma7481]

That's good to hear that Dave has since bounced back from all of that and that he's still sharing skills to others... only he's doing it through KZbin and not a scandalous network like discovery. His standards and character are too good for discovery anyways... Everyone was so hard on Dave, but my God, look at what all Joe did and the scandal that he brought to the show. If Dave was THAT BAD... you can't helpnbe wonder what they saw in Joe... then again, people of questionable character DO tend to stick together You would think discovery learned their lesson... and then here comes the Alaskan Bush People, who were exposed in season 1. And the scanda surrounding those people worse than anything of Duel Survival, and it runs deep... we've only seeing the beginning of what's about to unfold. That entire family and the shows producers, filming Alaska Bush People was one big cocaine party. I think that's why thru kept running the show for as long as they did

[@MrSheckstr]

@@EricLopez.Official you know what I’ve always found amazing about the critics of DC …. They know he lied on his resume, but they have no idea what exactly he lied about, or what the actually truth was. Hell I don’t know exactly what is it is he claimed, nor exactly what the truth was. And to this day I still suspect SOMEONE encouraged him to exaggerate his credentials and the reason why he was black listed and dumped has more to do with silencing him about exposing that person.

[@EricLopez.Official]

@@MrSheckstr Long story short, Dave knows his stuff. clearly he is one of the best there is, but in the eyes of the media companies he wanted to work for he lacked qualifications to teach professionally. Cody has been legally teaching for years so he was considered qualified. At least that's my understanding of the situation. At the end of the day, Dave is a Badass who knows what he's talking about through experience and in my book, that makes him more than qualified to teach. He's a great guy and all he has ever done is try to teach others how to take care of themselves.

[@peterblacksmith3817]

Im about 7 years late to this whole story, but it baffles me to think the survival community would be so up in arms about someone embellishing their resume. It's literally a fundamental survival skill in the modern life.

[@zoeyredmond5501]

He didn’t just embellish, he lied about being an Army Ranger which is stolen valor, that’s a big deal. He’s still an expert at what he does but you just don’t lie about shit like that.

[@elvisrodriguez2239]

@@zoeyredmond5501 -- who cares he lied about being a damm army ranger WHOAAA ARMY RANGER. ridiculous! He will still outrank your survival skills and many others; are You sharing your survival skills with the world, no. Another complainer using entitlement like your better; we're not; the entire world is built on liers who took from all of us; at least he gave everyone essential information that are facts with real history; there's always someone trying to find a reason to shut your business down to steal the show(Cashflow). He was a target, period.. btw-- everything he's been telling us for years has come to reality today!

[@elvisrodriguez2239]

I agree; it's a shame the same government bastards robbed him over bs. They took over his fame and added "entitlement" to steal his cash flow.

[@zoeyredmond5501]

@@elvisrodriguez2239 dude what happened to you to make you the way you are? You are so childish and defensive and you literally have no clue about anything you talk about. You clearly have some deep issues that need some attention. Sure the guy is a great survivalist but he has claimed to be part of a group of men that go through something your key board warrior ass cannot even imagine, the daily hell these guys go through isn’t something you just get to falsely claim like it’s nothing. Now you can sit down and stop overcompensating for some failed life accomplishment while defending some guy you don’t even know that somehow personifies your imaginary image of yourself.

[@zoeyredmond5501]

@@elvisrodriguez2239 furthermore, in your cute imaginary world you live in did it ever occur to you that the whole reason he was selected to be Cody’s counterpart is because they thought he was a serious military veteran? So of course when they find out it’s a lie they replace him with an actual special operations veteran because that is the entire point of the show. But no, everything’s a government conspiracy about money if you don’t like the outcome.

[@tomotoole8475]

Still love the show, if I we’re in the woods lost Dave is that one I want with me

[@davidschmidt270]

Exactly....I really like and respect and resonate with Cody's way but when it comes to the food I like what Dave says...." I need meat... protein".....👏👏👏👏👏 I know all this shit is over now but from where I'm standing I still respect Dave and enjoy him and Cody those are my favorite episodes of the show that I still watch

[@alvinwine5665]

I would take Dave over anyone, I trust Dave and his skills , who cares if he fibbed, I did one time on a job they asked me if I could operate a tractor I said yes thinking a farm tractor but they ment earth moving sized tractors well, in no time I operated everything they had including a locomotive engine, a piece of paper doesn't mean crap in my opinion, it's actual hands on experience not paper.

[@BelmontClan]

Dave has skills but he shouldn’t have embellished because that got him fired from duel survival, but you’ll notice on his channel he doesn’t have the decency to respond to comments. That does say something negative about him, since he has subscribers and people who comment but if they are buying your products and watching your videos than you should have the common decency to respond to your fans otherwise your going to end up losing them.

[@Murtagh653]

@@BelmontClan he is probably tired of people bringing it up, if you did something similar i doubt you would like to be hounded for the rest of your life because of it. he doesn't owe you anything, if you want to watch his stuff and buy his stuff then do so but don't act like he owes you anything just because you do that.

[@BelmontClan]

Murtagh653 it’s the principle of the matter, just like we hold our political leaders accountable, both locally and nationally. If you are in the public eye or selling yourself than there will be people there to call you out on what you did that’s a fact of life.

[@louisbecke2348]

I served 10 years in the Marine Corps. Ive been living here in the Philippines going on 12 years now. I don't care the man lied he had a chance to get on TV and promote himself and what he does. Dave is not a fake that's for sure he knows his stuff and his products hell I have a big order now I need to pick up this week. I have to pay double being here from customs and shipping but his products are that good. Dave Canterbury is extremely dedicated to his craft for himself and the betterment of others. Good dude!

[@xati5135]

its fucked that he lied about being in the military, ive lost friends who died fighting for our country, he lost all my respect because he lied about fighting and putting his life on the line period end of story.

[@808kicks2]

Xati he actually was in the military

[@Zurgo-fl1kx]

@@808kicks2 What branch?

[@stonebay2111]

@@Zurgo-fl1kx he was in the army

[@billflowers1785]

@@xati5135 he was in military. Besides, does that make what he did on video not real or somehow "faked?" Ppl see opportunity to disrespect ppl and they JUMP at it regardless of whether it's warranted or not. Go Dave!!! Go Cody!! Go Matt Graham!!

[@Comanche3Six]

Dave lied and got caught, paid the price,and apologized. It's over.

[@mkoshao]

+Comanche3Six Exactly as you say, and nothing else it is. To be honest i absolutely don't care about the Controversy, Dave is a cool guy with great nowledge and moreover has the friendliness to share it with us!

[@christanner6843]

+Comanche3Six Its never over while there is social media.

[@Comanche3Six]

+Chris Tanner Putin says it's over for isis....I believe him. Dave is chasing some isis guys through the forest as we speak. Go Dave!

[@DrJr-bn7si]

+Comanche3Six Dave chasing isis? when, explain

[@xOrion89x]

It was a joke...

[@ryanjones5367]

this was a morally courageous thing to do! thank you for deciding to do something decent by standing by your friend and as well as a good man. I swear some of the worst people love to falsely posture as the most sanctimonious

[@faceplant3000]

Takes a big man to apologize, many in the world have done worse and never bat an eye. Not only did he apologize, he is a fountain of knowledge, learning from him has allowed me to expand my love of nature and helped me help my son forge a bond with the outdoors as well. I appreciate you making this video, one good man supporting another.

[@BacktotheBasics101]

“Brilliant minds talk about ideas, small minds talk about other people. “ We all make mistakes, how we get over them is how we will be remembered. I Love Dave’s shows. Did he make a mistake yes, did he own up to it yes. Does he do a great job informing of outdoor survival yes. Most couch potatoes complain and whine and moan and groan and never leave their mom‘s couch and complain about other people because it makes them feel better about their selves sorry position in life. I’m glad God doesn’t rub our nose in our past mistakes. He let us move on. I agree with you Cody and thank you. Happy trails Luke Simons From Back to the basics 101 KZbin channel.

[@eliska8064]

At the age of 4 in 1982 myself my mother and 2 sisters drove my father to meet his ride for work. That was the last we saw of him. Disappeared. He was a farmer. He farmed on halves with landowners harvest wheat and soybeans they had planted. After the crops were sold he was to deliver the land owners share. Instead he took it and ran. 15 years later he's found. Alive and well and unconcerned with what and whom he left behind. He served prison time. From the age I could be angry I remaind hatefully bitter till the age of 31. I finally realized my hatred separated me from God. I forgave him. This forgiveness was the healing to my spirit. Dave may have made a mistake but he too is human and subject as well. People don't hold bitterness against the man you'll only harm yourself. Matthew Cornelison

[@luketdrifter2100]

It's funny everyone overlooks the fact that the man make a very sincere public apology to millions of people. His contribution to the KZbin/bushcraft community can't be measured.

[@jrmym2]

Keep seeing references to his apology... care to link me to the video?

[@davedeja]

You're entitled to your opinion...

[@sa9lewis1]

jrmym2 It's titled "Dave Canterbury's Apology" and you can find it if you do a search.

[@nobodxy]

***** How exactly does he continue to "live a lie" ? please explain that to me thank you in advance

[@sa9lewis1]

nobodxy What makes you think he's living a lie? I like to think that I have a pretty good BS detector and I've been a follower of Dave's career for a long time now. If I caught just a whiff of BS I would drop him like a hot rock. So no I don't believe Dave Canterbury is living a lie. He copped to what he did apologized for it so I for one will let bygones be bygones. If you can't get past that then why are you still trolling around here? Get a life and move on.

[@Thefreshp]

OOoohhh your scary eyebrow came out to play in this one.

[@scottacissel]

FRESH PRINCESS, its interesting, as i watch your videos and Codys videos, how noticeable certain facial expressions and mannerisms there are that you share. Such as when either of you say a word and then question the word choice, you pause, look away in thought, and then audibly agree or disagree with yourself about the word choice. Gotta love family traits!! Just today on Wranglerstar2, at the end of the video, Jack pauses in thoughtful silence and then says "just another day". A chip off the ole' block he is :-) So is the scary eyebrow another Crone-erism?

[@DEWW]

I would love to argue with him, but I always think he's right. One day I'm gonna pick a fight using devil's advocate...

[@Thefreshp]

I think it is a Codyism, but I wish it were a Cronerism just so I can say that word. When he's all worked up the one eyebrow grows tall. I want to laugh every time I see it. Love it. We have lots of Cronerisms. It's funny that you notice similarities, I do as well. We both have a funny way with our hands that I can only describe as dancer fingers, it's more pronounced for me, but I notice his more because it's not as common to consider men graceful. I think we are more a like on the inside than the outside, but Mrs. W says we're a lot a like.

[@speed4207]

Scott Cissel fresh p is still way prettier than Cody. Just saying

[@scottacissel]

Well I will be on the lookout for those similarities. I find myself doing very similar things as my parents but didnt notice them when i was younger. Have a great rest of your evening and i hope the lip and tooth are healing well. Its late here in NC and the day starts early.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Reruns of all DS shows are almost continually shown on Cable TV years later. The shows with Dave and Cody are without question the best, and a big part of that is Dave’s skill. He fudged his military background to the producers that hired him (not really that much, actually), like 99% of us do, and integrity does matter, but his honesty about it is what set him apart, shows he is a man of honor. His skills of course are unquestioned.

[@lawofone1166]

I HATE LIARS,I LIE TO SPARE A PERSON FROM GREEF OR TO SAVE HIS LIFE IF necessary.i don't expect anything less than to be judged Harsh,when I lie!when a person like Dave lie it effects millions,that's people ,children,woman,animals,plants.he teaches survival classes.when a person lies,I will forgive but I won't forget! Dave is a big boy now,he can defend himself.

[@preparedmind101]

Haters gonna Hate. I heard the same bullcrap over me doing a video with him on his channel and then posted it on mine. It's jealously. And these comments NEVER come from a screen name that is a real name, or anyone that has a channel. It's easy to throw stones from behind a bush when nobody can see you. I have zero....ZERO doubt none of these people would ever have the balls to do it in person. Keyboard commandos indeed. Not only that... but we're supposed to believe they walk a perfect walk. What the f*** ever! LOL. If you can't let it go after someone PUBLICLY APOLOGIZES and you STILL sling hate..... don't worry.. Universe will take care of you. Comes around, goes around. Rage on brother!

[@angusbett]

Well said mate

[@keithcronk7980]

I WILL! HE THINKS HES THE GOD OF BUSHCRAFT. ONLY IN HIS OWN MIND.

[@kenbarrett2500]

Keith Cronk Hmmmm. .. the god of bushcraft is Mors K. But to each there own opinions.. ..

[@wildernessstrong6131]

Masterfully said. Dave was one of the greatest inspirations to me as a beginner bushcraft channel. Although I’m late to the game on this issue, This honest defense of him just gave me chills. Thank you!

[@jinksto]

I have much to say about this but, honestly, it's screaming in the wind. I will say this though, claiming training that you don't have isn't "stolen valor" and screaming it like a school child does nothing but cheapens true valor. If you claim a medal of honor wrongly that's stolen valor. It tears down true valor with a lie. Dave didn't do that. He just claimed training that he didn't have. That's wrong and he knows it. I've seen the apology video and as someone who served I can forgive him and still call him brother. He did serve and as far as I can tell served well. That demands respect. To apologize in a public forum that your family will see takes more heart that many here have. To lie takes a small man. To refuse to forgive takes a smaller man. Grace is a beautiful thing.

[@preparedmind101]

Excellent point about "training vs medals". Personally, as a 10 yr military very with an honorable discharge myself, I'll more then a little sick of all the military worship. I stop everyone that says "Thank You for your service". I think it cheapens everyone else out there that does a shitty job so we don't have to. When was the last time you thanked the guy that picks up your garbage for HIS service? Grovelling to the military is government propaganda. So when the time comes time comes that the Army ends up on the streets kicking your door in someday in the future, you lie down and start kicking boots. Truth hurts. Everyone also misses ONE MAJOR POINT: Dave doesnt sell knowledge based on "having done or learned it in the military". Anywhere. And if he HADN'T done it.... how many people would not have learned from him over the past few years? People need to grow up.

[@dropshot1967]

verry well said.

[@GeorgeSemel]

PREPAREDMIND101 I think its the Nation making up for the rude and vile treat meant of a generation of Americans you served in South East Asia, its not groveling, its making amends for a terrible past injustice!.

[@jinksto]

PREPAREDMIND101 I don't know if I agree totally. Some "crappy" jobs don't put your life on the line. It takes a tough soul to do that. THAT said, I agree. I thank my mail carrier regularly... and the waitress at my table... and the UPS guy that brings me cool toys... and, yeah, the trash guy too. But for folks that risk their lives for me, for police and fire and EMS and military I take an extra few minutes to make sure that they know I appreciate the effort. Thanks for your service. :)

[@TheMiket1024]

PREPAREDMIND101 i say thank you every time i see someone in uniform r know they served. saying thank you is the least we could do for someone who puts there lives on the line for the rest of us to live free. I can only imagine why you were discharged. how about you tell us.

[@paulstoolbox]

I subscribed to both you and Dave. You are a stand-up guy, I respect and appreciate that. Keep up the great videos! Paul

[@AutomationDnD]

you learn a LOT from people like this. LOVE their videos

[@srollins67]

First time watching your channel. Saw Dave’s video and was blown away by his character and his heart. You could really tell he was very sorry for whatever he lied about on his resume. In today’s world you don’t see this kind of attitude and willingness to admit you’re wrong and for him to ask to be forgiven for it...very rare! I for one respect him more now and wish him nothing but success and peace going forward.

[@truthmefree]

Good for you! We all make mistakes. Righteous man brings the hidden things to light. He admits it. He is still a leader in helping people learn what is needed in bushcraft.

[@dennyramsey8774]

Agreed..could not said it any better sir.

[@xati5135]

tell the families of the men that died in war that, im sure they will understand that a man lied about serving and risking his life just for fame and money im sure they will be ok with that

[@jamesshea4534]

You're not "righteous" when you are outed by facts and proof and have no choice but to admit that you lied.

[@joverstreet24]

James Shea Ever heard of David from the Bible?

[@bushcraftohio7320]

im WAY late just watching this vid. but KUDOS to you!! we all make mistakes, we all do stupid things. the measure of a man is how he reacts to his mistakes and how he atones for them. dave is a true woodsman, woodcrafter, bushcrafter & a hell of a man to admit, apologize and move on from his mistake. I love watching his channel & learn a TON from him. thx for your rant I hope it puts a few people in their place.

[@Wranglerstar2]

+bushcraftnBIGfoot thanks

[@gunsmakemesmile3270]

+Wranglerstar2 i dido bushcraft ohio

[@samuelhuber3765]

+bushcraftOHIO you are right we are humans we all have faults... thats why we learned to say sorry.

[@357bullfrog]

Same here bushcraft Ohio I think it takes a big man to go public and apologize like he did

[@starman2214]

+Wranglerstar2 well at least someone who makes good content is sane on this channel,couldn't agree more.keep up the good vids!

[@kunstwert]

Dave, Cody, Les, Sacki (a german KZbinr) and Sir Vival Rüdiger Nehberg (another german survival expert) are kind of my mentors for gaining skills that I can use and train for myself when I go out. I care what they can teach me now, today. I don't care what they did ord did not do 10 or 20 years ago. Get me right, it's interesting to know about someones background but it really doesn't matter. What matters is the today and the future. I learned skills from people in places where the avarage guy doesn't want to spend a day (or a night!).

[@mkoshao]

+5C Survival That's exactly my way of thinking concerning topics like that. Doesn't mean who the teacher is, as long as the skills he taught you were the right ones and you use them the right and considerate way.

[@virtualbushcraft9049]

And the thing is he got the job over people with FAR more work put in then him, people that actually had those accolades and put the work in, if you don't see there something wrong with that then that's actually sad man

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Well said mate, from a English bushcrafter who has learnt a lot from ol' DC. Good on the man, and good for you for publicly supporting him. My old Dad said that 'the man who hasn't made a mistake hasn't made anything'.

[@pclarin]

I've come to woods craft late in life. I'm glad I don't know what he's talking about.

[@davidlewis492]

Dave has taught me some great things,leave him be!

[@ScottandTera]

Dave Canterbury for president....I would follow him into the wilderness way before I would Tette..Good on you Cody.. Give em hell

[@ChuckHoward]

One of my favorite quotes is by Theodre Roosevelt. It is known today as his "The Man in the Arena" quote taken from a speech he gave, 'Citizen in a Republic' in the Sorbonne, Paris, France, on April 23, 1910. Dave Canterbury epitomizes the very essence of that quote. While, on the other hand, those who reactively condemn Dave, are those "cold and timid souls" forever immoraltalized in the end of that quote. Those types of critics, do not count!

[@yourdady83]

The only reason he know is reads a book it ain't hard to read the book!!!!

[@_cb336]

I proffer this opinion unrelated to the specific subject, but merely as a position on the argument. Apologizing does not make everything ok. If you could apologize for murdering someone, or selling crack to a junkie, we would not be the world leader in percentage of population incarcerated. If you misrepresent yourself for personal advantage, that's wrong. No amount of apologizing makes it better. The Bible is, at best, skewed in its position as a handbook for morality. Guilt fluctuates from doctrine to doctrine; shame resonates equally regardless of belief. The position of one who casts light upon that shame is irrelevant to the original shamefullness of the act. No hypocrisy here, no cowardice, just an open hearted desire to see argument take place, as it should, from a position of not knowing.

[@worddunlap]

+Clif Brigden They have a right to be upset, especially vets. That right does not extend to trolling. Apologizing only after the deception is revealed is Clintonesque and will always be suspicious in some people's opinions. Calling them cowards isn't right either. If 2 wrongs don't make a right then 3 don't. Justified anger exists and isn't wrong.

[@johnmonk66]

and who says telling a lie is wrong? your bible doesn't, so who gave you this rule? no lawyer ever said it, no politician did either

[@adamsenna1610]

Dave was and is my favorite personality on dual survival i couldn't believe this happened to him i stopped watching that show after that ! He had so much to teach than I found his KZbin channel I was so happy he went on with his life on teaching bushcraft....when I out camping or bushcrafting I always try to do what David would do in any situation fuck what they say they lost me discovery that is hooray for this rant my man David Cananberry !!!

[@mitchprever4632]

I never cared one way or the other about Dave, to me he came off a bit "BillyBookOnIt"... to me that is ...but...I have to admit...since I saw his sincere video apology, (not that it made any difference to me, afterall, we are all guilty of a really good FUBAR or two), but I have to say i was wrong about David...I now believe him to be a stand up guy. I have since read and/or watched everything I could find about David...and find him to be knowledgeable, very affable and pretty damn entertaining. I also find you to be one hell of a stand up guy...any man would feel comfortable calling you a true friend...to (not defend) but (stand up for) your buddy like you did speaks volumes about you...Kudos to you...and my deepest apologies to David for assuming he was not the man that he truly is. Chef Mitch

[@mariegile3156]

*I would say all of those things straight to your face! Time and place!?*

[@myckakoger3309]

Bruh this was posted 4 years ago, let it go.

[@mariegile3156]

Mycka Koger And I posted that over 2 months ago. Maybe YOU need to let it go 🤷‍♀️

[@myckakoger3309]

@@mariegile3156 - Yeah, that was still well over 4 years after him posting this video.

[@mariegile3156]

Mycka Koger The fuck is your point!?

[@stonewhackerjosh]

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[@I_M_Nonno]

Moral relativism. Excuse the liar because everyone does it. Who are we to judge? He didn't apologize until after he got caught. THAT does not take courage as some have said here. What ever happen to "A man's word is his bond?" He lied and as far as I'm concerned, everything he says is now suspect. Those that associate with him and/or excuse his behavior are suspect too.

[@andrewwilson9979]

This is the only time I have been slightly frustrated with one of your videos as I do agree with most of what you said I have to disagree with what he stands for as a person I'm a us marine and have been for 9 years I'm retired and it blows my mind hen people lie about things they did in the military and it hurts me to know the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice paid the price so that man could tell the world he was an army ranger and he did all these things in the military its just not right and I can't stand by and let people do that I respect what he does as far as survival knowledge and things of that nature but the only reason he apologized was cause he got caught

[@andrewwilson9979]

I also understand if you block MW Cody it is your channel I just hope you get back to homesteading videos and not playing the politics crap like all the other you tubers

[@johnmonk66]

I hear so much about 'the lie'. exacxtly what was the lie?

[@billflowers1785]

@@andrewwilson9979 he was in military. He lied about the details in order to get the job. Pretty simple from where I stand...and you say " he only apologize d because he got caught." Well, why the hell would he apologize otherwise? Just think about it. He did way less wrong by lying about details than what most ppl have done in the last month of their life. Ppl should think about that before attacking ppl you have never even MET!!

[@BobPapadopoulos]

​@@billflowers1785 That's whataboutism, which is a fallacious attempt to dismiss concrete wrongdoing by one party by comparing them to theoretical wrongdoings outside the realm of the discussion. It does nothing but affirm the original party has no defense, and is effectively the same as a straw man.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

Dave is just fine in my book, I don't trust a man who has never made a mistake.

[@Neilukuk]

But do you trust a known liar?

[@rhpicayune]

+neil A Have you ever lied or stolen anything in your entire life? Don't answer me, just ponder on that....

[@MrSheckstr]

@@Neilukuk he has lied less than the people who call him a liar, and then are so ignorant about the situation they end up lying about what he lied about. You talk to the average D C critic and the adamantly believe DC never served a day in the military but made the whole thing up and on every episode of Dual survivor brought up some lie about his military career.

[@xxbryan715xx]

Cody I can't believe you keep forgetting this key point...... Everybody from the Internet is perfect!

[@100-s9l]

Why pray for success when you can beg for forgiveness?

[@Foxdie503]

what the hell does this mean?

[@jsanchez7412]

It means why tell the truth when you can lie and ask for forgiveness later when it comes out. Although ive heard it a bit differently. I've heard it as "dont ask for permission, ask for forgiveness." So you just do it and if someone gets mad about it you ask for forgiveness. In the end it gets done. against others opinions.

[@joelucero6703]

I have sinned... most likely sin again. Do I look forward to sinning? No, I do not. So I can never touch a stone much less think about picking one up. Godspeed, my friends and see you on the other side, one day.

[@12x9Survival]

I don’t watch those survival reality shows, mostly because every three seconds, I’d be having someone file a FOIA on prospective phonies. For example, there’s David Canterbury who left, Discovery Channel’s “Dual Survival” years a go. He claimed to be a a sniper, airborne, and a “scout”, whatever he thinks that is. Here’s his resume`.Turns out, he was an MP, not that there’s anything wrong with that, but a 2-week Army Special Reaction Team sniper course at Fort McClellan, is not Sniper School at Fort Benning. His assignments were as an MP in Korea and Fort Carson, which means he arrested grunts out after curfew (in Korea) and wrote tickets for California stops at stop signs (at Ft Carson). And, oh yeah, no basic airborne school. It appears that he was let go from the show because of the lies.sorry this is stolen valor

[@cheifcherokee1349]

Team-Extreme Michigan you are a idioy

[@keithcronk7980]

Team-Extreme Michigan HES A FLIPPING COP.

[@keithcronk7980]

HE HAS NO FUCKEN HONOR FUCK THAT PIG.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

+Urban Student Prepper Or what? You gonna post a video calling him a coward?

[@livewithnick]

I'm so proud of you Cody. You and Dave are inspirations to many. God bless you brother.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Having worked with drug addicts, prostitutes, and even made some bad choices myself, I am quick to forgive. After all who wants to be held down? Build people up, and let their lesson be something to learn from. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. And Matthew 7 and Luke 6 have verses that speak about how we should do as we wish that others would do to us, do so to them. It's way to easy to point out someone else's errors, however bad. But as a Christian I strive to build people up, and in doing so help them to be all the Lord would have them be. Sure appreciate that my friends and family have done this with me.

[@omblackwell1183]

I endorse your comments sir. One of the problems is that our society vastly overrates image over practical application. A few words out of place can so easily make the baying mob cast aside years of honourable experience and well-earned laurels. Such is the complete superficiality of our society. Dave Canterbury: Keep on keepin' on. We need your wisdom. Wranglerstar, well done for making the case for the defence.

[@lawrenceharrell8916]

Well said! Thanks for having the "Backbone" to speak truth and honesty. A good reality check is necessary for ALL of us! I appreciate the dedication to put out high quality videos and share the information.

[@jamesfry134]

Do you teach your children that it's okay to lie?

[@johnmonk66]

who says it isn't? the bible doesn't. politicians don't, lawyers don't. if a mans greatest sin is to pad his resume he would be a saint.

[@oldanddisgusted5998]

Do you hold that lie over your child’s head the rest of their life when they do? Your less than nothing. James. Your a coward.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

No, he probably teaches his children forgiveness. I am not a Christian, I am a Jew but I know that the core of Christians main belief is forgiveness. You should try it brother.

[@dominocus1]

Misrepresentation is in no way a mistake.

[@scythempress1]

Correct, you get it.

[@virtualbushcraft9049]

I agree

[@throneborn]

🙄

[@garycloud9631]

Good for you for coming on so honestly and so strong against the senseless and ungracious treatment of Dave. I watched his vid where he apologized and felt it was very sincere. As you were talking I instantly thought of "He is without sin cast the first stone," and then you quoted it. Thank you for taking this stand. On a different note I always enjoy your videos. God's blessings to you and your family.

[@Keifsanderson]

I had no idea who this guy is until last night's video. I searched for "Dave Canterbury apology" and watched the video, and I still have no idea what he did.

[@TexFarmer]

keifsanderson you would be doing a tremendous disservice to yourself if all you ever watch from Dave is his apology video. He has so much bushcraft knowledge to offer, free for the taking.

[@Keifsanderson]

***** Can you tell me what all this is about? I have seen that show Dual Survival but only watched once or twice; I'm just not a fan of modern TV.

[@jrmym2]

keifsanderson He fudged the facts of his military career a little.

[@TexFarmer]

keifsanderson He embellished his resume to get the job on the Discovery channel. He probably felt that he had to do it in order to compete with the other candidates that they were looking at. I'm sure he wishes that he could go back in time and do it all over but who out there hasn't had such a wish in their lives before? That is the point that Cody is making here.

[@Sherwood-TN]

just found this. here's another good example of your good character sir. I've met Mr. Canterbury twice now. Between those two interactions, and the hundreds of hours of videos of his I've watched, he seems to be a good man. And I enjoy seeing one good man stand up for another.

[@CRJines]

I just learned the details about this a few days ago. I didn't realize how bad he lied. He claimed to be in military units that he was not in.. borderline stolen valor. I still love Dave and have a lot of respect for him, but he really told a tall tale... But he apologized.. after he got caught. It'll haunt him forever. I still watch his videos and have great respect for the man, but I am very disappointed at how big of a fabrication he perpetrated

[@JMAAD]

a lot of folks throw rocks in a glass house, especially here on KZbin for sure.

[@mozobrain]

Most common error in career development is enhancing the resume. Dave's public posture made it more of a problem for the show rather than for him. The past is the past and the man learned. His work in the future will be even better. Even more open and honest. Thanks for wrangling support for this KZbin star.

[@barbarasteed3966]

I have streached the truth a few times to get a job or better for my family didn't feel bad then and don't now

[@thevelointhevale1132]

No dog in this, however, he's the one that has to live with it ... makes no difference to me. This I will say objectively - misleading the public as regards details of Military Service is akin to Stolen Valour in some peoples eyes. That's a really touchy zone - and when you've used that information to beef your profile so you can go on Television claiming experience you don't have - that's another level altogether. Seems to me some people are keen to excuse the error because it helps them feel better about the skeletons in their own closet ... guilt and shame takes care of the rest. He apologised because he got caught ... not the same as coming clean and making an apology before the fact. That very detail matters in a Court of Law for a very good reason ...

[@Trevlee74]

Wrong. Look up the definition of Stolen Valor. Dave’s actions don’t even come close. You should not speak so confidently about something you clearly know nothing about. I say that as a person who has served their country for four years.

[@Mamuttum]

get fucked J.I Joe.

[@thevelointhevale1132]

@@Trevlee74 Learn to read - I said it is "AKIN" to Stolen Valour ... not the exact same thing. Any kind of dishonesty, obfuscation or deception surrounding Military service does not fly where I come from. Clearly you're the kind of person, who like Mr Canterbury, see's a lot of grey areas where truth and lies can happily rub shoulders. Generations of my family members served in the Military - in all major conflicts going back to the Boer War and beyond. You can keep your 4 years of service and a loose tolerance for the truth.

[@jeffhodge7333]

"All reputations are mistaken." Getting some credential from a 3rd-party is overrated. Self-taught people are the best. They value the knowledge, not the credential. Insecure people like to get a lot of credentials for obvious reasons.

[@johnzink66]

not to make light of anything but i love how monotone he is when he says im so angry.

[@xXKINGDONGXx1]

Well said man, we've all lied from time to time. Dave seems like a great guy, love his videos. Keep up the great vids man :)

[@hongtanke]

Banning people who trust you because they don't trust a liar? I understand if they're causing issues on your comments. You're entitled to keep a clean discussion. However, I find Canterbury very disingenuous. I gave parts of myself on the battlefield and I go to the VA almost every week because of it. I would say this to your face or to Mr. Canterbury's. If I get the chance to I will. My brothers, my sisters, my friends who DID have the valor, honor, awards, and schools that Canterbury claims to have had do not deserve his siphoning off their valor and honor. His actions discredit servicemen and make it harder for us to get jobs and to integrate into society. We generally don't talk about our service because inevitably you hear 3 guys at a bar claim to be navy seals or green berets. Then they get defensive and their friends defend them when you ask what unit they were in and where they served and if they knew so and so. He didn't come out and apologize because he felt bad for what he had done. He came out and apologized to attempt to save his brand. He IS a liar and he only told the truth because he was outed. You can be friends with him if you want. You know the situation and you make your choice. My only request is that you understand with a heavy heart that we, who lived through war and those schools and hold the honor and valor he claims are pained by these admissions and it actually hurts all of us in real life. Not some butt hurt feelings on a keyboard but actual visible problems. Do you think it's a coincidence that the president has to coerce companies into hiring veterans? I've had a company refuse to hire me because they had been burned by too many people lying and pretending to be veterans and that they didn't want to spend the money on verification and thus just decided not to hire ANY vets. What do you think this does to our families and our lives? please in the future, think of all the consequences of someones actions before going on a rant and calling us cowards and banning us from your page. (if they're rude then by all means, no one needs to be rude here). like I said before, you are an adult, you choose what you want to do. If people want to stop watching you because they disagree with who you are friends with. Then let them. But don't accuse those of us who criticize a known and admitted liar and valor thief when we have REAL actionable concerns. He's seriously lucky he was a celebrity because there is REAL jail time for the things he did. I didn't plan on talking, but your rant made me chime in. I am a veteran and I have held those who did do what Dave claims to have done in my arms and did what I could to console them, many of whom died or are now missing limbs. Dave has stolen from them. I know you don't like thieves and I know you're christian and will give people 2nd chances. Practice what you preach and be prepared to forgive those that had outbursts over your affiliation and protecting a known liar and thief.

[@FISHBREATHH]

I am so grateful to our Military, for all you and others have done for our Country. I agree with your post. Thank you for your service. Take care. Dave

[@hongtanke]

FISHBREATHH Thank you, and take care.

[@williammcasey7650]

?Bizkit? did cody ban you from his channel? You put to Words,exactly what i was feeling and i have always had a hard time putting my feellings into Words!! You are a man or honor and i think you spoke perfectlly for all us vets who went thru hell!! served in Viet Nam 68 to 69... D co. ist and the 20th 11 Brigade,Americal Div....Primary MOS was 11c and secondary was 11B....

[@hongtanke]

I wasn't banned no, but others were.

[@mushroomfever8503]

that does NOT make sense, he never STOLE VALOR, or faked medals or none of that, he simply said he had a bit of training that he did not, and he DID serve in the military and did so very well. he is not a cheat, or a valor thief, he did not disrespect the military or dishonor it in anyway, he simply stated he had training that was stretched a bit, as he obviously i hope had recieved more then enough training to call himself an expert, and you are definetly the first miltary person ive seen on here say such things toward him, but it seems each person ive seen saying negative things toward dave, are all taking what happing completely out of context, and fitting to how the world is beginning to turn as people over exagerate minor issues, and a large portion of those same people typically twist things to seem more GLAMOUROUS to the media (meaning they are adding or changing the truths into appearing to be far worse then it is) but to even beging to say he STOLE VALOR is wrong in everyway, i have a thing or 2 i can say about valor as well, considering my family has been military since they rode horse and carried swords. my fatehr, my grandfather great grandfather and greatgreat grandfather, not counting all the other not so close family, you im sure understand what im saying. and i do not take what happened with dave more then, he was simply in survivor mode, and made a not so good choice to try and ensure he could better the life of not himself, but more so his family. and by him making a video, unscpripted directly to the world makes him far far more of a man, then any military or outdoors experience combined ever could, that is something that you do NOT see anymore, and 1 out of about 50,000 people would be man enough to do this these days, it seems to society the best thing to have done was lie to the bitter end, and lie so much they are unable to tell where the lie ends and the truth begins, thats the NORM of humans these days, unfotunetly. it was ok for our government to lie from day one, lie and just purely fabricate propaganda to ban such substances as cannabis etc, and it seem to this day you see not one single thing about it, a man bends the truth a bit to try and ensure the future of his family financially, not like he made millions btw and its treated as tho he spied for the russians or something..

[@coreylarson2065]

On point with the scripture Wranglerstar. I took a break from Dave for a while after the controversy, but ultimately came back as a huge supporter as a result of his public apology. It takes an amazingly huge amount of courage to own up to your past transgressions. That right there made him a MUCH better male role model for my children than over half the roster of the NFL.

[@johnnyquest5727]

I know this is five years old but I just watched Dual Survival re-runs and the lies Dave Canterbury told are STILL RIGHT THERE on screen, It would be great if the network just trashed those episodes . . . but they won't. In America, MONEY beats character and integrity ALWAYS. So let me answer this apologist . . . . "His contract was not renewed . . . " TRANSLATION . . . he was fired. "and the reason was that he was not truthful" . . . TRANSLATION . . . . he lied "he claimed that he had some training that he had not" . . . . TRANSLATION . . . . he lied about his military service . . . it wasn't "stolen valor" but it was darned close "he apologized and that was that" . . . . TRANSLATION . . . . forget that he showed a complete lack of character and integrity . . . let's forget about that and go back to buying the junk he sells, OK kids? "you're a hypocrite and a coward . . . . I'd like to follow you around for a while and see what you have hidden in your closet" . . . . TRANSLATION . . . . even though you're my Subscribers and I have absolutely no evidence that any of you have ever done anything wrong . . . I'm still going to accuse you of doing things just as bad OR WORSE . . . HUH? MAYBE WORSE!!!! than David Canterbury. Why? Because I want you to forget that he lacks character and integrity and go back to buying his stuff, OK kids? "you now you learn a lot from watching someone's videos" . . . TRANSLATION . . . . that's right boys and girls . . . never mind that videos are often scripted, rehearsed and edited and that Canterbury runs a business where he tries to sell you a constant supply of new stuff . . . you can really tell WHAT'S INSIDE A MAN'S HEART by watching him sell you stuff online. "And I have blocked many of you " . . . . TRANSLATION . . . . that's right, because I have the power to censor opinion and shape the story as I want it told. LOL Dude . . . if YOU had any character or integrity yourself, you would have dropped Dave Canterbury for being the reprehensible liar that he is. The fact that he is still promoting himself and that you are enabling him says a lot about the "bushcraft industry" and you, cupcake. I'm a retired Army officer, pal. I don't lie, cheat or steal and I don't tolerate anyone who does. You COULD follow me around and YOU WOULD NOT catch me lying or compromising my integrity the way Canterbury did. He's a disgrace and so are you for enabling him.

[@cheswick617]

Johnny quest You're a liar...and a dick head...There's not one perfect person on this planet, not one. You don't lie cheat or steal eh? I'd bet the house you have in your past...just haven't been caught. If you had one ounce of integrity you would accept the apology and move on...but No, being the dickhead you are, you think you're heads above everyone else...Character is revealed in what you do when no one is looking, not what you do when everyone is watching.

[@johnnyquest5727]

​@@cheswick617 His apology is worth about as much as your personal insults. That's right . . . I don't lie, cheat or steal, nor do I tolerate anyone who does. And so I can say with a full heart that if he was SERIOUS about his apology, he'd demand to have that intro taken off the air. As it is, someone now watches the show and goes right to youtube to watch his videos . . . never once knowing there's even an apology out there . . . never knowing the incident ever happened. I bet most people in the bushcraft community never even heard of the incident and he's riding his lie all the way to the bank with help from people like the OP and you How much is Canterbury paying you to shill for him, cupcake?

[@chadrogers4635]

He may be one of the biggest bushcrafters out there, but he was stoll a hypocrite do to lying to get that job.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

"LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE" 😢

[@rockbottomtincan3295]

It's a commandment. Is every lie a mistake? That is very convenient.

[@DanSlotea]

The commandment is: "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour". It doesn't say don't lie. It says don't eat shit about others. He lied against himself and he did it with the purpose of reaching out and sharing his knowledge.

[@KR-bn4bg]

I mean if we're bringing in biblical references, who are you to judge? That's not your job. That's God's job. Plus I'm sure you've sinned plenty like the rest of us.

[@mtbregardless3602]

He is the reason I started watching Dual Survival, and honestly I was upset he didn't come back for a 3rd season.

[@rodneyyoung7472]

It was stolen valor... He should have known...

[@WilliamWest74]

I started watching Daves videos when he just had archery type videos. Years ago... I've always enjoyed everything he's done.

[@zachbartlett9046]

Hey what he did is a federal offense it's technically called stolen valor, he could be in prison

[@BobPapadopoulos]

And, given that it was for financial gain, it was also fraud.

[@wizard9403]

Then he should be in the cell next to Mick Strider!!!

[@MrEdium]

Mr Canterbury is The Man !!!!

[@pryzmcat]

He is A man, far from being The man.

[@rocketman6478]

you said you learn alot from watching a man's videos, well let me tell you something mister.. I've watched quite a bit of Davids videos, and I've watched quite a bit of your videos, and for you to get on here and defend that man, through his faults, well that's shows the world just what type of man you really are.. the kind we all need to be. forgiving, and understanding. open and honest. . I watch your videos and Davids videos and I think to myself, I would love to spend time with both of you guys.. you both ha e so much information to share, and to share it publicly, for free, that makes it even better. . I wanted to start this comment out by sounding like I was one of the nimrods who have no shame, those who cast the judgement, but that's just not me.. keep up the work wranglestar. I can't say that I'm a subscriber, I don't get much time to watch you guys due to my own work, but when I get that chance, it's either david or yourself that I'm searching. . thank you both!!!

[@pryzmcat]

Open and honest, hmm, just think about that..

[@BobPapadopoulos]

Defends a con man just because he's familiar with him and attacks his viewers who, shockingly, don't like con men. Yup, sounds like A+ priorities.

[@phylliswarner1617]

Bob Papadopoulos you sir are a jerk

[@BobPapadopoulos]

@@phylliswarner1617 Because I don't like con men? I'll accept that criticism. Better than someone who tosses insults at someone to defend a fraud.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

👍Dave’s a wealth of skills. I grew up in the era of personal hands on and Books from Tom Brown’ and few others. You were lucky to have a father/uncle or grandfather that taught you! The spoiled Generation has much to learn🇺🇸

[@bobbygeneperry2589]

wow am I late. never heard of the scandal if you can even call it that. I've been out in the florida wilderness for a long time. I love Dave. I have gained much knowledge from him, and have never even met the guy. that's something that I can never repay. thank you to both of you for teaching and caring about something more than the superficial. the world would be a better place if there were more people out there like Dave and Yourself. i have much respect.

[@harrisquicksilver6595]

Wow! It takes a real man to apologize the way dave did in that video & i told him that in his comments, it also takes a real man to do what u just did & say a truth to so many who deserve to hear it. I have always respected you sir but now i even futher appreciate your opinions & feelings. Thanks for this video!

[@Bidwellz9]

just saying...i dont know anyone who hasnt lied on their resume' lol no harm no foul

[@RichardOhKaNoi]

I stand with you 100% I have watched both you and David Canterbury and have learned a lot from both of you. I know his loss of contract hit him hard and I feel for him but I know in my mind he will continue to do good for others to learn from his great knowllage and skills. like you have your own way of teaching and so does David. I love watching and learning. even though I am in my elder years almost 70 one can still aperaite learning. both you and David keep your chins up and keep up the good work ok guys thanks a million

[@theTORTUGAZUL]

David doesn't need the mainstream media anyways . He is better off without them.

[@firstcavcoins3554]

Dave is the best. Love the guy. Wish he never was fired. He was the best part of that show

[@dougs5406]

Dave is an amazing outdoorsman, survivalist, and teacher. We all have so much to gain from his knowledge and experience and I’m grateful he puts it out there for us. It was definitely the shows loss in letting him go.

[@brianb271]

It takes a strong man to stand beside a man that admits he's done wrong. It also takes a strong man to publicly apologize for his wrongdoing. I hope you both keep producing great videos.

[@pryzmcat]

A better man doesn't lie. Go on, wash his ball sack all you want.

[@David-fv7zg]

Cody is the hypocrite, all he blames on others he does daily with his judgements, then blocks you like the coward that he is.

[@DrBritt-sp9ve]

You say "judge not...", but then you judge others based solely on their KZbin comments.

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

He didn't say "judge not", he said "the standard you judge by is the standard by which you shall be judged". What you are thinking of is, "judge not less you be judged", there is a difference. Both are pretty intimidating. We need to judge others and ourselves to determine their, and our, character. But we need to consider our own flaws before we condemn. Often times if we do, we discover the benefits of mercy and forgiveness. Judge others, but consider your worst flaws before you attack their character. And don't just judge their failures alone, judge the sum total of their conduct apart from their failures.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

​@@JohnSmith-vb6jx Cool. If I ever decide to fake military experience to further my career, I hope I'm taken to full account.

[@jimbrown9885]

This is old, but consider where DC might be if this seemingly bad thing didn't happen to him. He's helped a lot of people since. And I, for one, wouldn't want to get too close to the mainstream media demons.

[@ChefS.Keller]

The biggest hypocrite who judges people calls people hypocrites.

[@Shooter11B]

Well said. Scripture is truth. I have to say when the information about Dave first came out I was VERY upset with him and did voice my opinion on what he/they (the show) did. Being an Army combat veteran of Iraq, and very sensitive to the whole stolen valor issue I admit I did leave some heartfelt comments about Dave and what I thought at that time about him. Nothing nasty or gratuitous mind you, just a "from the heart" outpouring of profound letdown. Since that time, Dave of course has apologized and I of course accepted it as genuine which I believe it was and is and I forgave him personally. I have watched Dave for years and will continue to do so as I believe as you do that he has incredible information and skill to share and is one of the good guys on KZbin. I honestly believe that whatever showed up in the "resume" was most likely something Dave was pressured into including by the producers of that show. It's Hollywood after all, full of possibly the worst people on Earth, no surprise there. Why did he accept it? Well, TO FEED HIS FAMILY and make their lives better. Did he make a mistake, YUP! Did he do it for the right reasons? You bet! Forgiving him and moving on is a personal choice and I am not afraid to say that I have. Do I expect everyone to? Nope. Especially the TROLLS, but that is what a TROLL does. They gain self worth by denigrating others. Their lives are SO PATHETIC that all they seem to have left is hate. Well, good luck with that.

[@tikkidaddy]

Preach it brother!!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

unfortunately I was only able to get as far in your reply as " Dave of course...." But I do understand the concept of Stolen Valor. However, I never really knew what the whole issue was other than him claiming to receiving training in the military that he never really did receive. Point is, a lie is a lie is a lie and there's no getting around that. What he did fess up to it and did not make any excuses other than what he was trying to accomplish by doing what he did. How many of us have lied? All of us. And how many times have we lied? uncountable. I am definitely a believer in Christ and I am also a long haul truck driver. If you only knew how we have to get around all of the regulations in order to try and make a buck. It's crazy! But still, a lie is a lie is a lie. Thank God for grace! And may the grace of God continually be with you. Thank you for your response and big time thank you for your service! God bless you!

[@Shooter11B]

Right on Steven, and may God watch over you and protect you in your journeys.

[@Shooter11B]

Hmmm, you call us imbeciles yet you cannot construct a correct English sentence, OR spell. Go crawl back under your bridge TROLL.

[@thomasglazier2523]

+Neo D. Buttwipe, what list have you been picking your 5th grader biology with shame on you!

[@Naughtz]

What he did is embarrassing. I just saw him comment on a kids video ripping on him for using a metal hammer on a wood chisel. Who is he to make fun of someone for trying or learning. As for calling us cowards and hypocrites and calling us out face to face....... Careful what you wish for. As my old man always said their is always going to be someone bigger stronger and tougher then you are, so choose your fights wisely. Not very Christian of you to call people cowards that you have never met before either. Unsubscribed and I'll spread the word along. Cheers

[@oldanddisgusted5998]

Scott Matthews well you haven’t been missed. Lol

[@stevencsawyerss]

We all make mistakes, the only perfect was JESUS! :-)

[@CoolGuyCoolFly]

Steven Sawyer And look at him, his only flaw was dying in his early thirties.

[@stevencsawyerss]

Thank you for your comment, and all your good work through the years. I'm a big fan, and may God bless you and family. :-)

[@rhpicayune]

"Fairy tales"?--and you can keep YOUR opinions to YOUR self, sir.

[@darrell3391]

Imagine publicly ridiculing every person who at one time in their life embellished a resume! Then it turns out the guy they replaced Dave with fudged some of his military record too. I’m sure they both were thinking, where is the harm in pumping up a resume for a tv show? You aren’t going to be taking oaths or anything. As far as survival skills I think they both demonstrated adequate skill in starting a fire, building a temporary shelter and sourcing water. If they were hired solely on that specific military experience to protect a civilian in a dangerous situation then punishment may be in order. To be cast on a reality tv show I’m not nearly as concerned about, if at all.

[@matthewmizushima8420]

It's crazy that find all this stuff years later. I appreciate that this community will stick up with each other no matter how close or distant your relationship is. Thanks for being a stand up guy

[@whiskeyriver4322]

This is one of the reasons why I cancelled my subscription to Wranglestar. You sir, put yourself out into the public eye of your own accord. I have learned a great deal from you, in more ways than one. But you whimper & whine and cry and complain so much about what people say in the comment section, that I become annoyed, aggravated, and suddenly disinterested in spending my time listening to it. When someone in the public eye compromises their integrity, in this case David Canterbury, the public is going to react; that is the nature of the beast, and no scripture is going to protect that person. I'm a retired, career soldier; and what Mr. Canterbury did, hits harder on us than any demographic in the nation. But as individuals, we have to decide for ourselves, when the time is appropriate to forgive. Some people do not know what that word means, or they have great difficulty with it; but these people did not cause the infraction in the first place. They are voicing their opinions, no matter how ridiculous those opinions may sound, and you have no right to publicly bad-mouth them in the way that you did. An intelligent man would have ignored such behavioral comments; or at the very least, considered a more tactful and influential response for the viewership. Unfortunately, you made this video more about you, than Mr. Canterbury, or the people who's comments angered you. This isn't about who's a hypocrite or a bad guy, or a good guy, or the mistakes we all make, or the idea of transferring information in a public forum, or even celebrity; it's about wisdom, tolerance, acceptance, and the precise moment when to raise the hammer, or lay it down. There are a great deal of intolerant people out there............ as a public person, you must find the corresponding discipline to negotiate your public life with them, and everybody else you expect to tune into your videos of values and educational expertise . If you read this, my sincere best wishes for you and your family on this eve of the New Year. God Bless

[@BobPapadopoulos]

+Rex Colubra Found the what-aboutist!

[@aheadsup6492]

Me do worse than lieing? Wanna look into my closet? wow how much time you got. i think my skeletons got skeletons by now, lol. at the end of the day Dave is a great guy with a great channel and i have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Way back even before he did duel survivor i joined his website and there was some problems processing my payment he worked so hard and diligently on my behalf i knew right then this guy has not only integrity (which seems to be seriously lacking now a days) but the determination to get things done. Honestly i have never looked back. Any way thanks for letting even a non subscriber rant. peace.

[@michaelsdadj33]

I used to respect you. Not anymore. Stolen valor is a big deal.

[@YaxisX]

I never care much about the minor details about a man's life. I study the broad strokes of a man's life before I make conclusions. I am pleased that Wranglerstar had the courage to call the extreme critics "hypocrites". I am honored to watch both Wranglerstar and Dave Canterbury, who are both among the finest authorities on bushcraft and gear that I have ever seen.

[@runningbrook9093]

I'm willing to learn from anybody who has some king of knowledge that can do me some good. No degrees or book knowledge necessary experience a must. I think Canterbury qualifies.

[@ericsolo8278]

Lying on one's resume isn't a "mistake", it's a deliberate act to deceive. Geting dates wrong, especially if it was many years ago, thát could be a legitimate mistake, but including something you have not done at áll is not a "mistake". Because if lying on one's resume is now acceptable I'm going to include helicopter pilot on my resume for now on. And if I get away with it for a while I'm going to include "....with combat experience". No harm done, right, it's just a little "mistake" after all!

[@gs4811]

I'll say it to your face. You aren't scary or a badass. And you wouldn't do a damn thing about it either. The guy lied. I like him. But damn. I'm not gonna defend his lie either.

[@JohnDoe-gn2dn]

He's scared.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

So what was the big deal? what lie caused all this bollocks? did he say he was SF and was regular Army or what? It must of been a huge fib to cause all this fuss for no good reason. The man was trying to better his family at the end of the day. I just don't get it. Good call mate. The World needs fellas like you. Cheers Moose Down Under.

[@IchigoKurosaki011]

He was only ever military police for 6 years, but said he was a ranger, airborne, and had received all kinds of training. Like sniper and survival training, which he did take among other training, but it wasn't the training he claimed it to be. Apparently he worked with rangers, and during that time he felt like one? Regardless of what he said, he still actually served and anyone saying he didn't is full of shit. Or they'll say "he was only MP" which is very pathetic. All jobs matter in the military, but some people seem to think that if you're not a soldier going Rambo in a jungle you're not a soldier at all.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

ok mate. got it. So he was a copper in the mob, they are tough bastards, we all know that (well RMP are any case) he policed on a Ranger base or something i am guessing, probably worked out with them and so forth. So all this fuss was over that. what a load of shite. lol. Daves a good teacher, like his work.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

+Kevin Rouse "All jobs matter in the military, but some people seem to think that if you're not a soldier going Rambo in a jungle you're not a soldier at all." Then why did he feel it necessary to lie about it?

[@billturk3734]

I thought I was going to be upset when this video came up. It’s easy to say I have KZbin skills and pretend i can do it because you saw it on tv. Dave has set my baseline of learning and more importantly.. mentality. Thanks Dave. I don’t always agree but I learn; and I have learned a whole lot. Coming from a 40 year old boy scout with dirt on his hands, I respect the fact that knowledge can be passed on. Use what you have ladies and gentlemen. And never stop listening. It’s free.

[@rafterL78]

These Hollywood producers hold the reality stars to a whole different standard than the "stars" that appear in the sit coms and movies. From Dave to several from Swamp People as well as others. Makes me question what the producers put on THEIR resumes and how they can look the other way when it comes to Hollywood actors and all their trashy ways.

[@bdub0983]

It's not about skeletons in your closet...it's about him claiming to have training that he never received. It's not about bad things he did or anything like that. If I liked to millions of people, I would be to blame....and the reaction of the people is totally justified. Point is, this whole video was laughable. To defend man who claimed to be special forces or whatever it was, who then turned out to be lying.... people like myself who were in the military know we'll and good that you don't do that. It's a big deal...it's not a little white like this guy told. He liked about something major and people got pissed off. While he was in the military, he wasnt why he claimed to be afterwards. Hell, he wasn't even in during a time of war.... Stolen valor is something that I myself (being a veteran of a foreign war) will not stand for....no matter the reasons he had for lying, it's unacceptable. It's good that he apologized, but people act like that just makes everything all better...it does not. He has lost my respect and the respect of millions of others. Especially people who have and are currently serving in our armed forces.

[@bushhippie7372]

Brandon Walthers yet Canterbury could survive circles around most military survival instructors.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

+Denny Ramsey Hmm... if your attitude is typical of the type who defends him, I'll stay on the anti-fraudster side.

[@virtualbushcraft9049]

So if you hired a lawyer and they didn't pass the BAR or have any credibility in that feild you would speak this same garbage?? How many people paid him for teachings he didn't actually take lessons for, he knew if he didn't misreprsent himself for more knowledge then he actually has in survival he wouldn't go as far, and that's a criminal act. As I said if you bought a car that was suppose to have all these pricey upgrades and run like a champ and u find out it's nothing more than a lie, you would be upset. I guarantee it pal

[@davidhutchison7567]

...and yet, he still knows more than you, and owns a good portion of expanding the bushcraft world to what it is. Oh unless your that ems tim guy, who is mostly full of himself. Its over people and its true..combat vets and all REAL men! 5 tours myself, he did what he did, just like youve all done bullshit in your lives. Ive heard combat vets lie about their shit too. He served, so he signed the check. As far as Don Shipley goes, as some of you have said, he does a good action for the teams and its not even comparable. Again, im sure Senior Chief is as pure as the driven snow please.....none of us are.

[@davidhutchison7567]

Ps.....no public content? I was still going to subscribe. Just my opinions on the subject.

[@rubengodwin-suttie7016]

You don't know that they've lied. This is baseless. I like the channel, I don't know Dave Canterbury and so, when I saw that pretty cool axe I didn't comment, I just liked the video and moved on. Yet you saying that 'they' should not condemn Dave Canterbury because the commenters do not know him, before going on to insult and generalise the commenters yourself is hypercritical (since you do not know them). Of course we all get angry and upset, and that's fine, but I think that going out of your way to belittle others is off.

[@ronniepaulinc]

I am a disabled vet and the older I get the worse It gets. My medical problems are service connected and it is getting pretty difficult to even walk anymore. I have been going to physical therapy everyday for the longest time until the corona hit and I have not been since. So movement is very limited right now. I dont really see myself as anything other than that idiot who let himself get banged aound pretty good. There are those that define themselves by what they did in service to our country. So if those people wanna hold him accountable for his stolen valor I wont judge them. I am a little disapointed in this channels attitude towards it but I will discount my feelings because I know how internet trolls can get under your skin! So, in short.. Dave can have my place teaching those skills. I am too broken and it needs taught to anyone who will listen!

[@damianmacward1717]

I won't claim to know you like some on here and our beliefs may differ, but you are one of my favorite KZbinrs because you are always genuine and honest with us. That's something we need more of. Lord keep you and yours man.