TOP 5 MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS that you need to be aware of while HIKING !!!

[@NCrdwlf]

Thanks for spelling out the dangers of ticks. I battled Lyme for over 7 years . It cost me a decade of health and about 35,000 dollars to be well again. It’s scary how something so small can totally ruin your life .

[@MissMarinaCapri]

How did you get well? That information would be very important and useful for everybody. Thanks for sharing in advance

[@NCrdwlf]

@@MissMarinaCapri I found a doctor that used an integrated approach going from western antibiotics to herbal medicine and diet . I stay on a no sugar diet and use a herbal protocol called the cowden protocol . You can find it easily if you google. I also am a firm believer in traditional dry sauna therapy as well , creating a false fever in the body several times a week to ramp up the immune system and create an anaerobic environment where the bacteria can’t replicate .

[@William180]

Wow... that is expensive. Thank s for watching my video and please keep in touch.

[@prioris55555]

US, UK, Canada and UK led the effort to suppress these diseases and protect vaccination programs. Countries generally just follow their lead.

[@Arodnyc72]

Sorry for your battle with Lyme disease 🦠, wow that’s crazy !!!

[@MuzakFavo]

There was actually a case of a FATAL attack from a moose in Sweden. Her poor mourning husband became the prime suspect through a far fetched theory of having killed her with their lawn mower, that’s how horribly she and their dog were injured. And the dog was probably the reason why they were attacked, so that’s scary because having your dog along may make you feel safe. But that’s not necessarily the case. About the the husband; he was taken off the suspect list when the victim’s body was found to be completely covered in moose fur. Tragic. I SO respect mooses. The king of the forest we call them here. And we have boars, and they make me nervous too. Great movie - thanks!

[@PInk77W1]

I was 16. My brother was 21 He took my camping and hiking We were hiking thru a dry river Saw a beautiful baby rattlesnake. My brother picked up a rock to klll it. I argued with him for probably 15-30 min. I told him he’s natural He’s not hurting no one. We let it live

[@egyptcat4301]

❤❤❤Good for you! That's their home!

[@pollyalamode]

Great life saving information, thanks! My tick story: I was hiking around the base of Devil's Tower in Wyoming with my hubby. Tall grasses on parts of the hike. When we got in the car there were multiple ticks on my shoes. Jumped out of the card and did a tick check. Thought they were all removed. Got home, took a shower and after shower while my hair was still wet my husband saw more ticks in my hair!! Gross! Washed my hair a second time using a comb to catch any more ticks that might be hanging on. Moral of the story, check THOROUGHLY for those ticks!

[@ishymira8823]

Hiked in November of 2019 in the White Mountains of NH, did the Tuckermans Ravine trail and encountered a Cow and a calf together on a trail grazing. Threw some rocks at it from a distance to see if they’d walk off. They didn’t. Instead they both faced me and squared up. I kept my distance and took a 2 hour alternate route bushwhacking to avoid them. Got some pictures of them too. What was supposed to be a 4-5 hr hike turned into a 7 hour hike. Thanks for your videos.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

I don't know about the repellant clothes, but I do know about permethrin. Spray your clothes on the outside with permethrin and let it dry for 4 hours. This stuff KILLS tics. What I do is wear a base layer: running pants. Spray the outside of those, let dry. Then on my outer layer pants I spray the inside and the outside; let dry. Make sure you tuck the running pants into your boots. Permethrin kills tics very soon after they come in contact with the tic. My hunter buddy and I went out scouting, walking through the field. He had 10 to 20 ticks on his pant legs, I had none. He did not believe in using permethrin. Take it for what it is. That's what I know fore sure.

[@teresadruer4418]

Tea tree oil head to toe ...keeps ticks spiders mosquitoes basically all bugs repelled from gettin on you

[@robertmosher7418]

Permethren WORKS! When we were headed to Iraq, the Army gave us kits that we could, and not everyone did, put our uniforms to soak in and then wash. The treatment lasted at least a year. Flies, ticks, fleas and mosquitoes were not an issue for me. And the flies there are really bad, really, really bad. During the early spring and late summer every surface around was covered with them for a few weeks, then they all died off from the heat or cold. Some of them carried a parasite that really messed up a buddy of mine because he wouldn't treat his clothing.

[@3pendont4]

it's funny because when we were all kids 50 years ago we didn't see ticks or lyme disease. we were in the bushes and woods and thickets and tall grass all the time. When it was first discovered in lyme Connecticut, it took several years for it to spread or for "them" to spread them throughout the United States. It wasn't until the 1990's that it became more of an issue and now it's constant. They also had a pretty thorough spraying program before that

[@keithmccready3158]

Both my parents and my uncle's wife who live on the same property contracted Lyme's disease. They have had life-changing problems that will never end. I never thought about that being the most dangerous creature in the woods. I always figured it was people.

[@vernonwilson2068]

Came for the mountain lion and black bear info. Feeling like I need to look over my shoulder for ticks now and I’m sitting in my house lol.They’re the critter I was most afraid of to begin with. I found one crawling on me one time that hadn’t latched on yet. Got that one off, checked all over and got someone else to check all over. I got chills at the mention of ticks. Thanks for the info, Christine.

[@kspringer5096]

Amen!!! I'm most afraid of TICKS more than anything. Scared to death! I'm constantly checking myself on a hike. I make sure not to bump into any weed/brush that hangs over the trail. Ticks like to hang out on those overhanging edges of things and grab on to you. My husband acquired an autoimmune disease about 10 years ago after we found a female deer tick embedded in his back. It's been a nightmare ever since. Number one scariest thing, ticks!

[@disappointedinmyself8375]

I live in Sweden and contract surely about 5-10 ticks every summer, it’s an issue here. Gotta check after every walk

[@brucehardie4540]

my wife and I were close to each other and she spotted a tick EMBEDDED in my right shoulder. She saw the back end of it (rear) and decided to blow out matches and cauterize the skin around the tick. She patiently waited and BAM that tick finally raised it's head and I believe she used tweezers to pull it out. There was a slight "popping" sound when it did. WOW! I 'm glad that incident happened BEFORE I saw your video.....BTW keep up the good work!

[@chriscouture1570]

I wouldn't recommend this. It's always best to just grab them firmly by the shell with tweezers and just straight up pull them out, without cauterizing the area or anything. By messing about before pulling the tick out, you stress the tick, and cause it to disgorge fluids back into you, and raise your risk of Lime Disease.

[@williamklein7441]

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[@nathanielnyquist885]

Personal encounter I had was with a Bald Eagle near its nest. Rural state park in WI and it swooped down at me a handful of times. Running made it worse and only option was to pause under any cover I could find, wait for it to return to the nest, and slowly create distance from the tree and myself. Heart was pumping!

[@peterpiper487]

LOL!! "He will sit there and walk away." MADE MY DAY! Appreciate all the good advice, buddy.

[@chrischase9262]

Baxter State park in Maine is where I ran into a Bull Moose with my cousin. She took off screaming and I just backed up into the bushes and let it go by. They have trails you can go on and see moose everywhere. One thing you don't want to do is get between a Mother and baby same with a bear, same with any animal really. Love your videos

[@reptileenthusiast9618]

I was bummed I didn't see any moose at baxter on my two trips there but I found one on the way back home

[@davidbrown7932]

Love it William 🙏 I was fishing 🎣 in a boat 🚤 mind you in Waw wa Canada 🇨🇦 I was at least 70 feet from shore , I heard a rumble looked up and a baby moose came out of the woods then guess who big mama she charged at my boat 🛥 in the water of course my motor would not work I kept pulling finally stated hallelujah I made it lol 😂

[@William180]

That is an amazing story... thank you for watching my video... keep in touch.

[@wendyhanberg8733]

I live in Indiana right on the border of Michigan. Have a home in Michigan also. Since I was old enough to walk I’ve been aware of ticks. Not only are they creepy, but they can be deadly. I want to give a shout out to one of the BEST tick killers out there…. The humble little ole’ possum!! Possums can eat their weight in ticks and are very beneficial to the environment. Respect all wildlife, you’re in their home folks. Every single one of them plays a part in nature and deserves to live in peace.

[@sandihughes8697]

William, you have the most captivating videos! And although like one comment says, snakes are indeed venomous rather than poisonous, I think we all got the point! I would add however that I think that the MOST dangerous is humans. But that is for another day! Great job buddy!

[@marioadkins430]

Great video! Ticks are concerning because they are so small and difficult to see. You would never know if one is on your back. It is a good idea to have someone check you over for ticks after a hike.

[@flapjack4579]

hi William! i’m not at all a hiker, but I love your videos! your demeanor is so kind and calming, you really are a joy to watch!

[@White.W0lfz]

So I'm backpacking in Gros Morne National Park in Nfld around '99 with my girlfriend. it was getting darker so we decided to break camp for the night. It had been raining earlier but now it was tapering off to a slight mist. My girlfriend begins making supper while I set up camp. As we are eating at a picnic table (I believe they packed or flew in the tables) a huge cow moose with a calf wandered through the campsite within 10 feet of the table. My girlfriend was terrified but I just calmly assured her that the cow knew we were there and there was nothing to fear. They meandered off and it was a pretty cool sighting... one for the record books. After supper, I told my girlfriend that we needed to wash out the dishes in the fjord not far away and rope our packs up in the trees because of bears in the area. She didn't want to leave the camp but I insisted that we needed to clean our dishes, so we ventured down to the water. On the return trip, we stopped short... the cow had doubled back and was still meandering and grazing but now she was between us and the camp, but more importantly, I could no longer see where her calf was. My girlfriend was scared silly... and I was definitely more than uneasy, but I calmly reassured her that the cow had incredible senses of smell and hearing and knew perfectly well that we were there as we were speaking normally. The cow continued towards us and suddenly looked up from grazing and was clearly startled, she froze, then bolted in the opposite direction into the trees. I was just breathing a sigh of relief when she stopped and turned around... likely remembering that her calf was somewhere nearby. The cow started to stamp the ground... thud, thud, thud! My girlfriend was beyond terrified and I was not exactly happy with the situation. I turned to ask, "Can you climb the tree next to you?". Alas, she's already gone... nothing but a dust cloud where she had been standing! The cow let out an ungodly bellow and began to charge! I turned and ran! I can see my girlfriend ahead she has a huge jump on me. I'm running faster than Usain Bolt ever thought possible! I can hear the cow thundering down and gaining on me. In the dimming light I can see my girlfriend up ahead clammering under a picnic table. I dive under the table and expect the cow to be upon us in a split second to punch the wooden structure apart with her hoofs... and us along with it! My girlfriend was crying hysterically, "We're going to die, we're going to die, we're going to die!", and I expect the end to come soon. Suddenly I realize that I can no longer hear the cow. From beneath the table, I peered into twilight but I can see nothing. Every bush looked like it might be a moose... darkness fell so fast that I couldn't tell where the moose was. We huddled under the table for a time, with the sobs of my girlfriend the only sound I could hear. I strained to hear the moose but could not detect a sound. We waited and it grew darker and cooler and after a time I told my girlfriend that we had to go back to camp or risk dying of exposure should we stay there the night. She would have nothing to do with that course of action and refused to get out from under the picnic table, fearing that the moose was waiting to get us! We had to leave, there wasn't an option! Suddenly I came up with a plan that didn't require her to leave the safety of the table. I asked her if she could press her back up against the bottom of the table and stand as I stood. She nodded and we both stood up hunched over with the picnic table on our backs. We walked about 10-15 feet then set the table down and listened and looked. We could neither hear nor see a thing. It was quite dark now and every outline of a bush or tree looked like it might be a moose. Again we stood up hunched over with the table on our backs and walked another 15-20 feet, then set the table down to look and listen. Nothing! We did this for about the next 10 minutes until we arrived back at the camp. I think that was the last time she ever went backpacking with me... Anyway... true story!

[@jwgmail]

dag man, that sounds pretty scary

[@ambriadaniels8786]

All because you couldn't let the dirty dishes go unwashed. Shoulda listened to yr gf!!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

@@ambriadaniels8786 no cause a bear might have been attracted

[@kyleroy1630]

Wow that is an awesome story. Great writing, you should submit it to the readers digest.

[@jessicarabbit381]

@@ambriadaniels8786 😂😂😂😂

[@TheInfamousTurk]

I've been camping enough to know that ticks are the biggest threat lol. Otherwise I don't have much experience out in the woods. That's why I love your videos brother

[@William180]

Thank you very much for watching my video....keep in touch.

[@Number-ft8il]

So refreshing to see someone not completely terrified of a bit of thunder/lightning/rain. Great video - Thanks.

[@prej1741]

I love thunder & lightning so beautiful

[@William180]

Thank you for watching my video...please keep in touch.

[@keithross4511]

You’re not so wrong about ticks being dangerous!!! Three years ago , our family came so close to losing our mother to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. She was admitted to the hospital not knowing what was getting her so sick. After 15 days in the hospital and getting worse and worse and going down hill (also during Covid), thank God the doctor thought to just send Mrs. Ross home. She lives, she lives. She dies, she dies. She’ll get better care at home than we’ll give her in the hospital. Along with other Covid patients, just put away to languish and die, and no family to see them go. So mom came home in an ambulance and she was even going down hill at home. But after home a couple days, and we had Hospice coming in and home health care, one of the ladies from Hospice called and told my sisters they’d seen where during our mother’s 15 days in the hospital, 3 times in all their tests, she’d tested positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, but was never given medication for it. So the Hospice lady got it and sent it out home. We got our mother on it and within three days, she started turning the corner and getting well. She’s still alive and with us today! But apparently that tick germ or whatever can lay dormant in a person system or something. But ticks are nothing to be taken lightly. Mom once did have Lyme disease from a tick bite. Sometime the most dangerous things come in small packages. Cancer doesn’t wear a fur coat and have claws and teeth or charge you like a race horse and go through like a blender.

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Thanks for Sharing

[@evanemerson]

Keep these coming. Amazing video. Thank you. These are things I learned at camps in my teens, but years later heading into the wilderness and forests, this is an amazing refresher. I’ll watch this a couple more times with my sons. I learned so much.

[@joghaws1]

Lymes is no joke! But check every bug bite that you scratch.. if it itches, check it. Easiest way to find them

[@disappointedinmyself8375]

Hello! I really enjoy these types of videos, very nice to see someone in the forest just speaking their knowledge freely. Almost feels like we are there with you!

[@sstritmatter2158]

#1 - yes! I've had 2 dozen ticks from going on hikes. I found a way to be tick free a couple years back - Permethrin. I use Sawyer's brand. It REALLY works (just don't apply it around pets, especially cats - when it is in wet form it is dangerous to them but fine once it is dry). I went up Moxie Bald Mountain in Maine recently and scores of other mountains and hikes since using Permethrin I get ZERO ticks. It is used on your clothes/gear/footwear (not exposed skin). Treat it a day or so before a hike and let it dry then good to go. I use DEET for exposed skin (don't go hiking everyday so a bit of DEET is acceptable to me). My cousin was not so lucky with ticks - she got Lyme's from it unfortunately but she was not using any repellants. I cannot say enough about Sawyer's Permethrin - went from 24 ticks before to NONE anymore hiking miles in the wilderness. For snakes I have seen a snake bite kit also made by Sawyer. I've never used one but one guy I worked with said it even takes the poison out of mosquito bites. Another video of a guy I saw said it saved him from a rattlesnake bite. I cannot vouch for it, but research it and you decide.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Hi, snakebite kits are no longer recommended. They're outdated and ineffective at best, and can actually make things worse in some situations. The #1 most important thing if bitten by a snake is get to the hospital asap. Antivenom stops the effects of venom, but it cannot reverse tissue damage. There's a saying among professionals, "time is tissue" so even taking the time to use a snakebite kit or device can mean precious minutes are wasted. There's so many things that only make companies money, snake repellents which are totally ineffective, and any device or kit cannot remove venom that's injected by fangs into the body since it doesn't stay localized in the bite area, it starts to spread right away. There's still so much incorrect and outdated information about snakes & snake bites out there. If you're interested in the best and most recent information about all things venom, I highly recommend The Venom Interviews, a video documentary which is top notch information from the best in the field 😃👍🏻 Happy hiking, and having your tick repellant working for you is most excellent. Ticks are nasty things that can spread disease and for most people, are a much worse threat than snakebites will ever be. 😃👍🏻

[@parabellum4221]

Will be taking a trip to Montana, Colorado, and Utah, so thanks for reminding me to purchase insect repellent.

[@larryberger4818]

I had a friendly encounter with a moose when I was a boy, at Red Arrow Camp Wisconsin somewhere, I want to say Horicon, but too much time has passed, and it just poked its head into my tent. I think I smiled. I may have been dreaming, but I don't think so.

[@bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368]

Stay positive and pray and keep praying...big long big steel boots

[@rickwheeler978]

Stun guns and other powerful LOW amperage electrical sources will neutralize poisons, including all snake venoms. Its also a lot safer than trying to suck out the venom. As he has already said, that was never really an option (the human cardiovascular system doent work that way and venoms spread much faster than people seem to think, for starters). This is a medically documented fact, its just that most people are afraid of the shock involved but electricity dies work quite the way most people assume either. All venoms, from bee stings to scorpions and snakes will be neutralized by a strong enough current. Just be sure that the current is of low amperage and avoid touching anything conductive. I hope this helps. Excellent channel, by the way. Clear and informative

[@Thedoug369]

My brother and I were fishing in Alaska in the early 90s and ended up fishing across the creek from a couple brown bears maybe 30 yards away. There were no cubs around and they were catching more fish than we were. Mutual respect and no worries at all. I did have a 41 magnum on my hip but never even thought about it.

[@bernardsalzman4707]

I live in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio. In 2010 I contracted Lyme disease and a co-infection. The local medical community was absolutely clueless and I had to seek help elsewhere. Many cases go undiagnosed. I am all better now but it called optic neuritis and I am partial blindness.

[@billmitchell7731]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@elizabethks4830]

Fortunately, there are some area of the country where ticks are relatively rare. Having moved to Colorado 20 years ago, hiking in the mountains is one of my favorite activities here. In that entire time, (knock on wood) I’ve yet to see a tick, much less have one on me. Neither of our two dogs has had any ticks on them, and they have typically hiked with us. It was only when we were stationed in Ohio for a few years that we encountered ticks, having walked in some tall grass with my dog. We both ended up with ticks, but fortunately, I caught them early and was able to brush them off both of us before they attached.

[@spizzyb7553]

This guy has some awesome content. Idk why but I just like this guy

[@darcyrosewilson]

We have timberback rattle snakes in Vermont out in the woods. (And in New Hampshire)

[@NayelyGarcia123]

Thank you so much for sharing all this super valuable knowledge. I am an avid off road trail runner and I am preparing to do forest running. Your video’s info is really useful, thank you!

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

In 2021 a beautiful cougar gave birth to two cubs on my property. She would walk within 100 yards of my deck late in the evening. She never killed any of my pets. They have moved on now but it was a blessing having them here for that year 🐱🐱🐱.

[@RobertValinsky]

You got that right about ticks. You can't even feel them when they crawl on you or when they bite you. Also, when hiking wouldn't it be good idea to carry a small air horn or whistle?And you are correct about snakes,never kill them,they are good.

[@cindyhughes6852]

Awesome thanks for sharing this knowledge my friend.

[@matttalley4706]

been learnin a lot from your videos. appreciate it!

[@robb7733]

Great video! I didn’t know most of these. Thank you!

[@gary63693]

After filming this, i heard this man got attacked by a mountain lion, Bear, Moose, Poisonous snake and a Tick at the same time. May his soul rest in peace

[@vertical.poetry]

Your channel is so awesome and you are such a well of wisdom. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation.

[@-SANDMAN-]

Wow I actually had a tiny snake bite kit from the 80s composed or a two-part hard rubber capsule that you pulled apart. Inside was a suction device and printed instructions on cutting an ´X’ in the skin 😵

[@lisadiconti]

I'm still more afraid of mountain lions than I am of ticks. Lol. I wish I didn't know of all the dangers out there. I used to be so carefree out on my backpacks and hikes. Now I am so afraid. Ignorance is bliss.

[@tammysavoie9771]

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is much more common from ticks in the western part of Tennessee.

[@yvonnesmith8245]

Thanks so much!🙏❤️

[@abbeyawesome1012]

I love your channel I have a KZbin channel where I live on five achers of land I keep my dogs inside at night along with my chickens and I had to use bear spray and bear sprayed myself instead and iv seen five cougars in the past two years and from the same pack and that’s why when I live in cougar country and I have a KZbin channel where I talk about wildlife safety how to keep pets and lifestalk safe and I vlog my life with my medical alert and ptsd response service dog I love your channel and that your bringing wildlife safety tips

[@William180]

Thank you very much for watching my video please keep in touch.

[@yvonnewilson3505]

And Thankyou for your service ! 💖🦋

[@tomgeezer2342]

Great video very informative

[@jerrypolverino6025]

Driving to Eagle Alaska and got a flat. While I am changing the tire I look over my shoulder and see a big female moose. I could have jumped under the vehicle, but she was just interested. I got a few great pictures.

[@Arodnyc72]

Hello from BROOKLYN N.Y Brother!!! Love your videos!!!! Keep up the good work

[@tomnick5787]

Good info! Thanks!

[@josephdragan7734]

The tick is the most dangerous animal on the trial. So true

[@vanity68]

I love your channel. Thank you for all the information.

[@fencepost5369]

Thank you😮

[@jade7249]

We have ticks in Australia but leeches are more prevelent in our bush

[@walterfulmer8172]

Thank you

[@philipfreeman72]

I was working nights at Chena Hot Springs near Fairbanks AK . The very last place I thought to see a moose the mail entrance , I looked back a few feet behind was a cow moose. I walked faster.

[@coloradodayhiker]

Just wanted to point out a couple things for those who live or are planning to live in the front range of Colorado. Rattle snakes, mountain lions, moose, coyotes, and bears all live up and down the front range because this is their territory, not the other way around. You will encounter all of these at some point in time while you live there. And for you people who take their dogs out on the trails where moose are, you will or most likely will get attacked by them because moose hate dogs, especially those yappy little ones. Something I have seen more times than I can count, just leave your dogs at home please! Oh, and on a last note, ticks are everywhere in the mountains, and I do mean everywhere!

[@theedgar1959]

I was hiking near Cades Cove last week. Seen a coyote and a red salamander.

[@christhomsen1653]

I agree with your assessment of “most dangerous “ but would make it the Top Six instead. The number 1 most dangerous animal is a human. Always be aware and ready for any of these animals on the list.

[@JohnBauman-h6d]

This is a good video but the thunder and rain are even better.

[@paulparkinson1379]

Thank you very good information

[@tdm5665]

Dude love your content

[@marcbergeron445]

Once again, fantastic video man! Thanks 🤘😉

[@jeffreysisti6653]

A woman over here in NY was bitter by a timber rattlesnake after stepping on it, a few days later they had to amputated her leg. A rattlesnake may not kill you but they usually do severe permanent damage to your body .

[@valnpaulvanorden]

we have a mountain lion in sw mich st joe cnty. 4" paw prints seen on web cam. 16 chickens decimated one night.

[@beverleytinker2318]

Thank you for this wonderful video really enjoy all the information you give us ..please take care💞

[@headcarter4656]

Well first I will say that I am disabled so I won't be hiking, wish I could but can't. But if for some reason I am in the woods camping or something and any big game animal starts to attack I will be shooting. And I can still shoot pretty good. Great video man. 👍👍

[@justsayin2049]

Hey man...just found your videos...keep them coming! They're great 👍. Definitely good information!

[@sarahtonen4873]

your accent is awesome

[@misscandy84]

I love your viddos

[@BradGrayable]

I hate ticks! Anytime I'm out, I usually check over myself every 30-60 minutes. I'll even check myself more than that if I'm in a thick area.

[@William180]

Absolutely brother... thanks for watching.. keep in touch.

[@FLsheepdog1]

MOOSE CAN'T CLIMB TREES LIKE A BEAR CAN. i SPRAY MY CLOTHES, SHOES, AND GEAR WITH. PERMEHEON KILLS TICKS. LYME DISEASE SUCKS. GREAT VIDEO!

[@davidsassouu6628]

So would putting on deet deter ticks from sticking on you?

[@tammysavoie9771]

Venomous snakes west of the Appalachian area of Tennessee all have vertical slits. Ticks are fierce!

[@prej1741]

I love bears too. And mountain lions. Animals are beautiful ❤️

[@William180]

Thank you for watching my video......keep in touch.

[@biophillie]

Mountain lions aren't so beautiful covered in the blood of your cat that it just ate half of..

[@brando5705]

Great advise, glad to hear you carry a firearm in Kodiak country. Bring a friend with one too even doesnt hurt.

[@williamfrieden1]

Great video, nice tips to keep safe while hiking, keep it up!

[@LesHarrington]

I spent 40 yrs working in the woods of the northwest and Alaska and the critters we feared the most were yellowjackets and hornets.

[@keithmccready3158]

I really love your videos. You're very knowledgeable and I believe they will be helpful for my daughter who likes to go hiking. I sent them to her text message. Thank you so much!

[@misscandy84]

Are there copperheads or cottonmouths on appachilain trail or just rattlers ?

[@ScottHudginsDoddRV]

Great video. Can’t wait for the next one

[@William180]

*_More to come.. Brother.... race you to 10,000 subs._*

[@ScottHudginsDoddRV]

@@William180 I got a ways to go

[@fawnlliebowitz1772]

A possum has a very short lifespan, they eat on average 5,000 ticks! Possums are your buddies!

[@joshuajohnson4396]

I wear a large wool cowboy hat with a layer of Vicks vapor rub on the brim plus I put the Vicks on my boots when I am going into the woods. Seems to help

[@vincelee6833]

Good stuff but bony forget mesquite and bees

[@scottrichards3587]

Some types of mosquitoes also carry dangerous, potentially even fatal diseases. In warm climates don't go barefoot or you can get hookworms. If hiking in the Amazon basin, don't pee in the river or a tiny parasitic fish can attack through your urethra. Leeches aren't dangerous, just a bit gross.

[@mgoboski]

Colorado: Mountain Lion, Black Bear, Rattlesnake, Human, Running out of weed

[@robertdennis3892]

Not so much in North America, but if your ventures take you to the rain forests of South America, Africa, or Asia, the most dangerous animal might not be crocodiles, snakes, or big cats, but rather, the mosquito. Mosquito borne diseases probably kill the most people in tropical areas of the world.

[@curtismorgan613]

I go bit by a tick when i was about 7. little basters burrowed into the back of my neck, it hurt while i was taking a shower and my mom found it right on the back of my spine under the hair. she spent like 15 minutes trying to yank it out, but it hurt too much so we went to the doctor. he numbed the spot up and unscrewed it from the back of my head and gave me some pills or something to prevent Lyme disease. gives me shudders thinking what mite have happened if I didn't notice it when I did.

[@livinginvt11]

Vermonters call mountain lions, catamounts. (Strange)

[@ryanfoster6926]

Permetherin infused clothing is useful, but not buying it. It's a rip off. Make your own, spray your cloths, leave them out in the sun to dry, then put them on before you go out. Spray the hell out of the pant legs, get it on there nice and heavy. I don't even need deet (for ticks.) Still absolutely need it for mosquitoes.

[@sdstcerny]

I came face to face with a huge bull moose in Payson AZ while camping my first and last time in 1987. I just stood still…. He was 4 foot away. We stared each other down and then he turned and ran away!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chrisreynolds6637]

What about yellow jackets?

[@cgordon1386]

Yes fatal moose attack in Jasper, Canada. Thank you for your coverage.

[@RedlovesThunder]

What about wild pigs.....there are more and more of them being sighted? :)

[@jerrypolverino6025]

I have come face to face with black bears several times. They live all around my home in Bent Mountain, Virginia.

[@DaVinci0963]

My cousin was hunting in bow season and it was approaching the full moon. Two evenings in a row something followed him from his tree stand as he was going to his truck. His first thought was a black bear. The night of the full moon was clear and bright. He stayed in his tree stand until the moon came out. It turned out he was followed again. The moonlight helped him to spot the outline of a bull moose and get his light on it. Being a moose bothered him more than when he thought it was a black bear. He was well aware a bull moose in rut might want to run him over because of territoriality concerning Bullwinkle's girlfriends. My cousin put his tree stand in a safer place the next day.