Catching the WILDEST aboriginal food in Australia and GIANT FISH

[@WildReaches]

Dugong are a beautiful mammal of the ocean that play an integral role in the oceans eco system. They live on seagrass and where they are in numbers this would mean the health of the local eco system is in good order. The area that we found here in Uutaalnganu Sea Country was abundant with them which was amazing to see. Dugong are now, and have been for THOUSANDS of years, a huge part of aboriginal culture. The coastal tribes of Northern Australia, but in particular here, the Uutaalnganu Tribe, have always been respected Dugong and turtle hunters and for them to stay in contact with their culture they need to continue hunting these traditional foods. Yes aboriginal people now hunt the ocean using motor boats as do the rest of Australians (that’s called evolution) but they have their own sustainability practices in play that again have been practiced since the beginning of time. These practises are very intricate within their own Lore, I have witnessed them all over Cape York and will endeavour to share these practises with all of you around the world. I think its beautiful to see these Tribes all over Australia hunting food their ancestors have hunted for thousands of years rather than buying the food that is available in the community stores and cafes which sometimes is just deep fried rubbish. As you see in this episode, this Dugong was not injured. There wasn’t even the question of keeping it. A dugong will only be taken when there are enough people to feed or if there are eskies ready to take it all back to the families in the community. The guys Im with here simply wanted to show me and all of you how they selectively hunt them and the abundance of them. We would have seen at least 15 dugong in this area. I always try to do the right thing when filming our content by staying in touch with the right authorities be it fisheries or marine parks and I knew Dugong would be a tricky one. I recommend everyone should look at sites like this before heading out on the water: environment.des.qld.gov.au/ We were there to witness how the boys hunted Dugong but could play no part in it. Because I am the skipper of my vessel Tremain also could not play any part in it. From what I understand Dugong rules are slightly different to the approach zones for whales and dolphins. Special management declarations are what set the rules when they are in place. So we kept to 6knots when my vessel approached, out of gear when the dugong approached us and kept away from the mother. I did the best I could as a Non Indigenous Australian to capture this process and be respectful to the Dugong.

[@PLAYA_ZN]

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[@justinyermaw2986]

This popped up on my feed after watching the lateral line from NZ for some time. Great to see someone giving a talk on the history of the areas as well as the fishing. Sadly we are in Scotland and nothing close to sustainable fishing due to the factory fishing. Salmon and trout has been on the decline the past few years. I'd happily walk away from a garage and house filled with worthless junk to live like those guys. Theirs would be a much happier life no end. Away to binge watch your posts. Many thanks for sharing 🙏

[@peaceleader7315]

Keep corporate interests out of the area and every thing will be fine.. hmmmm.. I miss country..

[@James-ce6ic]

You are the only people that goes out with traditional owners of the land hunt . cook.eat and Camp out on country lots of other people go onto country without permission from traditional owners and elders but you guys probably the best respectable blokes love watching your videos cheers

[@adamwellington3849]

I love the way you always focus on the traditional people of this land. The way the live, hunt and gather. We have so much to learn from them. That’s what sets you apart from others. Keep doing what your doing it’s awesome.

[@WildReaches]

We certainly do mate. thankyou, I will

[@craigrazzante6986]

Love the opening scene.. AUSTRALIA had to be one of the most beautiful countries I've ever seen .

[@WildReaches]

Stunning isn’t it.

[@frederickmatthew2495]

Thanks for all you uploads champion. The love and respect you have and show where ever you go not only to the people but the land aswell mate big respect to you 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@WildReaches]

youre welcome mate.

[@hildamairu9828]

I watch your video everyday

[@flybefree2784]

I've been watching you for 2 years now, and I am super impressed with your production. My favourite channel, and truly enjoying this season so far!

[@WildReaches]

Yeeww love hearing this mate 👌🏼

[@rickheaton3003]

Awesome mate.. Season 7 and still have the same passion, if not more than season 1.. Love your work.. Your channel is 1 of a kind.

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Rick, been missing your comments mate, hope you’re well

[@martinholroyd7605]

Just started watching your channel & got to say compulsive viewing...Heading to Australia & NQ in a few day's...might even try my hand @ fishing

[@clayrudolph6155]

Love the area ,the content and history and how your being respectfull to the local tribe ....chur from NZ.

[@WildReaches]

👍🏼

[@maf6508]

First time I've seen you was this episode and now I've watched heaps of Eps , fantasic job mate love it ...

[@WildReaches]

Great to have you with us Maf!

[@harleyritai550]

Insane footage and country. Awesome episode mate

[@stevejohnson810]

love the vids.......awesome people.....paradise......There should be someone to write the customs and knowledge of the elders in book form so children in schools across Australia can learn everything before the knowledge is lost...

[@cruisin_our_country]

How good is this trip going for you hey. Friggin outstanding viewing

[@WildReaches]

So good!

[@_FNQ]

The audio edit and drone edit in this episode was next level. Mate you are hitting all sorts of sixes with this season. Brilliant stuff.

[@christinemcguirethompson9868]

I have just had the internet connected after relocating to another state. Loving the new episodes I am now trying to catch up on. Well done as always.

[@WildReaches]

Yesss thanks mate, glad to hear that

[@WildReaches]

Welcome back Christine.

[@hamishmoore3625]

Great episode Nath second time watching it and that honey hole is absolutely beautiful spot!

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Hamish ! You’re love it in there mate

[@robertbigfishbourdon2771]

Another epic episode, your respect for the history, the people, and the land is like no other. Can’t wait for the next episode. I’ve told my boys here in California about your channel and there loving it as much as I am, thanks for the adventures 😎

[@WildReaches]

Thanks for spreading the word Robert! Really appreciate it

[@DavidBrookes]

This season is a ripper Nath...loving it!....nice GT my dude.

[@WildReaches]

💪🏼

[@braddainton9680]

These episodes just keep getting better an better love it

[@WildReaches]

Cheers Brad

[@mcgrathdc8249]

Went to Lockhart a few times while we were working up there but never that little bit south. What a cracker of a spot, what a cracker of an episode, well done Nath

[@cuocsongnhasanomy5642]

So cool. Love your video

[@capnjo3864]

This is really good stuff 😊

[@WildReaches]

Thanks mate

[@77kudub]

Another awesome episode mate props to you and everyone who contributes towards making it happen.

[@WildReaches]

Cheers Tom

[@nevanalthaus2387]

Awesome episode mate enjoying this series what an absolutely beautiful country great to see the boys jump on the dugong but certainly happy to see it swim away unharmed🙂

[@WildReaches]

Amazing hey. this trip was such an eye opener

[@eugenematthews1981]

Really enjoyed this episode

[@WildReaches]

Good to hear that Eugene

[@jasonzorz8185]

mate your living good and at the same time teaching and showing the world about our beautiful country and people.your content is awesome to watch. just like when i was a kid watching alby mangels ha ha thanks for the journey you take us all on doing a great job . cheers mate

[@WildReaches]

So happy everyone is enjoying it Jason, learning and enjoying the journey. How cool that I can share it all 👌🏼

[@JillyBean70]

Camera work, music, content n information is always on point !! Love your work Nat !! ♥♥

[@WildReaches]

Thankyou Jill!

[@broady_b.23]

Great storytelling mate 🙏 So good to listen and learn how much you respect the land and it’s custodians - can’t wait for the next adventure

[@WildReaches]

Thanks mate, hopefully it rubs off on a few

[@harryridley2714]

A week away in the high country an this to come back to , legend me old friend 👍🏼

[@WildReaches]

Hope you had a good trip mate. Complete different country to what you’ll see in this ep. Australia has it all hey

[@krisc8290]

Hello from way across the big pond, Nebraska USA. Really love your video's of your adventures into the bush meeting all the people of the Aboriginal lands showing their traditions of hunter-gatherer. The scenery is breathtaking and dangerous all in the same breath, you have me gripping the arm of my chair and saying don't do it while the flight in me says run. I must have loved it because I have watched all of your video's within the last month and half. Very also job keep up the good work and stay safe out there. KC

[@WildReaches]

Cheers KC, so good to hear youre enjoying it mate. Great to be getting this ancient culture onto screens in USA and great to have you along for the adventure

[@grahamsandaver8033]

Love your relaxed style and the sensational places you go. Great being an armchair adventurer.

[@claudiodippolito5686]

You have set the standard of KZbin videos Outstanding Thank you and your team for sharing your journey with us

[@WildReaches]

Youre welcome Claudio

[@WorldTravelFish]

I live so close to Cape York… And sometimes I forget that I live in a country with such amazing culture and fishing! Than I realise, I’m going up to the tip of the cape this year! Yeeewww 😎 Thanks for sharing such an amazing experiences 🙏

[@WildReaches]

You lucky bugger!

[@sugeylis]

Good content. I would have loved to have seen the footage without so much filters, just natural the way it is.

[@WildReaches]

Mmm, that would make my job easier.

[@randomuser4310]

crazy GT dude! loving this season so far, like always. Awesome work mate and thanks for the videos seriously awesome content!

[@WildReaches]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it

[@coleEmmm96]

Hi mate love the content Appreciate the high quality film mate crisp

[@WildReaches]

Thanks 👍

[@TheAngkorFisher-db9kr]

Beautiful body of water, thanks for taking us along

[@davodinkum9090]

absolutely awesome video as always. i love being able to see these wild untouched parts of australia. i thank you from the bottom of my heart for the effort you put into these beautiful videos.

[@WildReaches]

Youre so welcome Davo. These comments are what inspire me to push in there and capture it all. Well part of it anyway

[@4x4andfishing]

Is that a bit up the coast from Cape Melville, think it is as from memory Lama lama was just north of there

[@WildReaches]

Nah mate, Lama Lama is a fair way south of here.

[@4x4andfishing]

@@WildReaches oh no worries it's such large area. Cheers

[@scottymackintosh]

Another awesome vid mate pick me up on your way through cairns I'll come on a fishing trip

[@WildReaches]

Glad you’re liking it scott

[@jasonclark950]

Love the videos! Torres Strait Islands and further north into PNG would be great to explore! I lived in Wewak PNG for a couple of years and loved the people and the country side. Cheers

[@WildReaches]

Id love to get up there Jason. I reckon I will one trip sooner than later

[@dubleffler9451]

Great episode. The story of Narcisse Pelletier is an important part of Australian history-not often told.

[@alimitchell5346]

Excellent 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sung-4-I-AM]

Love it all but would like to see more wild varieties of fruit found out there.

[@griffoandkezbiglap9364]

love your work mate thanks for sharing.

[@WildReaches]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathank8314]

Yeah using the cultural Yamaha outboard on the traditional Clark tinny.

[@familyrig]

Great video and music!

[@karimacherif3351]

It would be nice to see some clean-up efforts of plastic and trash on the beaches. Great episode. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@WildReaches]

I agree, i plan to stage clean up events around the top end or australia in the not too distant future. There is so much washed up on our shores.

[@kccox3446]

❤️🙏Thank you words cannot express how amazing it is to be on country with you all through your lens can't wait for More ,keep it going ❤️🙏

[@WildReaches]

Our pleasure!

[@Levelz31]

love the content mate, keep it coming.

[@craigmitchell4064]

Been watching all the great episodes Nath, haven’t commented for a while. Fantastic part of the world you are very lucky indeed. How do you go with midgie bites and itch ?

[@WildReaches]

Good to see your name pop up. Yeah theyre bad as always up those little creeks. I dont get a reaction afterwards tho so once im out im good

[@graemewatkins5535]

great spot, we were in at Chilli beach and loved the area, awesome

[@WildReaches]

The best!

[@davedeakes8188]

Great episodes. Keep going enjoying watching 🤙🤙 cheers

[@WildReaches]

Will do Dave. Thankyou

[@georgetatarakis49]

What a beautiful place I'm jealous

[@sam_pedro3702]

Great content

[@wayderobert937]

Mullet butterflied, seasoned with salt and brown sugar then smoked 👌

[@WildReaches]

awww this sounds good!

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Top Stuff Nath, Thanks for sharing the Ways. Krackin GT. 🤙 (Ha, I lost track of days) Cheers

[@WildReaches]

Youre welcome Stevo! he was a ripper hey

[@michaelmead6849]

Was interesting to hear you respond to what I imagine is lots of requests from people saying "hey, come and check out my back yard and do an episode around NT/Northern WA". If you were ever to do something out of the Cape, I'd humbly suggest something way of course like Southern WA or Tasmania for example. Every Cape York episode is great, as would be an NT or Northern WA trip but you are pretty confident & comfortable in that sort of country now, it would be really interesting to see you thrust into a location outside of your comfort zone. That said, I'll still happily watch & support every Cape adventure.

[@WildReaches]

I spent years living in South West WA and looooove it! I love the North tho for how remote, dangerous and abundant it is. Maybe one day though Michael, I wont say no

[@jamesbarry9795]

Bloody awesome mate

[@WildReaches]

Cheers James, amazing spot hey

[@paultherockhound7277]

Always mate 👍 you have done it again

[@WildReaches]

Thanks again Paul

[@roypowell3450]

Absolutely brilliant episode what a beautiful part of Australia. Well Nath we are back into it. Whilst being crook I made Cheryl a spear, old broom handle and 6" nails. She has certainly livened the fish up in next doors pond only problem being is the water level has gone down! 🙄bugger we were getting on well with him. Told him about our Bunnings/Opp shop build we did in Oz....can't tell you what he said KZbin will take you down😉. Take care The Screechers 👍👍

[@WildReaches]

Youre keen making Cheryl a spear mate, next thing she'll be chasing you around the living room!

[@johnhills8593]

Another top episode Nath, location, location, location. I couldn’t imagine to many places looking as nice as that. I’m so glad they didn’t harpoon the Dugong even though I understand how essential they are to those communities up there. I just didn’t want to watch it. Keep it up.

[@WildReaches]

I think alot of people feel that way John. Glad youre enjoying the show tho

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cool country and EP.

[@WildReaches]

sure is mate

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Beautiful part of Australia. Love it. 👍🇦🇺❤️🍺

[@Castathon]

Love to see P.E.T.A wrap there heads around that one. So cool to see cheers mate😊

[@robertallum6509]

Great stuff

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Do the natives hunt turtles?

[@WildReaches]

Yes most coastal tribes do

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Nice G banger 🎣

[@loderickmaugadivingchannel6283]

Let us know when your coming up to the Torres Strait 🙌🏽 rich waters up here 👍

[@ashkim7963]

this is definitely my favourite channel, how much did it cost you to buy your rig with car boat quad and trailer?

[@WildReaches]

hey Ash, awesome to hear mate. Im not sure, iv put all this together over the last three years, constantly chopping changing it to suit each trip

[@carlo5608]

Cool

[@ken244]

any salty's in that area?

[@WildReaches]

you'll see a couple in the next episode mate, in crystal clear water too. theres Heaps!

[@svenngunnarrustgard1228]

What beautiful country and people, hard not to make friends in places like this , everyone should practice and protect they're culture it's important to remember where you came from

[@WildReaches]

I agree Svenn

[@gkyle2343]

Love it I only just found your page but love ya videos beautiful as

[@WildReaches]

great! stoked to have you with us

[@gkyle2343]

@@WildReaches cheers keen to follow ya journey shout out from brisbane

[@hildamairu9828]

Ti.s me from the shop the big boy

[@jcmate1692]

Just how these boys do catch and release & just take home a feed to share with family & friends pity the hold world wasnt like that

[@mattflo_yo4866]

34:54 perhaps a white fungus growing on the dead tree ? Hericium genus? Mushroom folks of AUS pls lmk

[@finessefinesse3653]

Mate so im so jealous

[@NoahSamuel-hd6ez]

Cool I like fishing I eat turtle & dugong

[@tamakereama6680]

Sustainable fishing off the land as we all should be. Gotta respect this gorgeous country that we live in

[@netlinebusiness2827]

I would love to see you with a thrownet😊😊

[@jordanmcfarlane2942]

Do it in a dugout canoe to be traditional then.....

[@robertshields7192]

🗣Your Spot on with the Scenery & Fish Around , Should of panned around when ya landed on the beach ! The F#@king Rubbish is A Shit site too anyone's Eyes 👀 ‼️✌

[@reddustadventures]

Another cracka mate. That water is next level clear hey. And we ain’t going to lie. We were praying they didn’t take that Dugong even though it’s there culture. We are white softies too when it comes to them big creatures 😂

[@WildReaches]

haha arent we ever. Beautiful to see that play out tho. Wow, wait till the next episode for clear water. Its like its not there!

[@reddustadventures]

@@WildReaches we are absolutely hooked on your Cape York content mate There is nothing else like it. Massive inspiration for us and sure many others. It’s raw and real. Bring on the next episode 🤙. Love watching Jonny get excited hey 😂😂😂

[@spbrittenz]

Traditional food should be caught the traditional way not using an outboard motor but in a canoe with paddle.

[@Sausagewagon1000]

Man why’s there all that rubbish on the shoreline at 9 min 40? I thought it would be proper wilderness.

[@ithink4531]

Rubbish and marine debris from other countries or passing ships, east and west coastlines of cape york are filled with these marine debris and ghost nets from fishing boats

[@lexabalos1633]

You should have let the dugong loose free because they are endangered wildlife

[@ithink4531]

They did let it go

[@mrkanangra]

BTW, I really think your cinematography and editing is outstanding. I am so surprised you are not as popular as B2B etc - keep up the great work mate, can only get better, and I am so jealous of you!. I'm planning to retire early in next few years, and build a place in Daintree or near, then spend a few years doing exactly what you are doing!. Fantastic content!

[@WildReaches]

Thanks MrKanangra, Its a good life! your plan sounds amazing mate

[@brianostwald802]

I think he is better than b2b

[@jayhaagmans]

What a day mate, truly truly special! The location and these mob of bloody legends! Can see your complete stoke in this episode, how cool was the dugong let alone that solid banger for the shallows giving you the curry! Thanks legend, another really graphically sensational episode mate! Yeeeeew! This is so good

[@WildReaches]

@@jayhaagmans haha I’m hyped up after reading that to get back out there and make more 💪🏼

[@EYARZ]

@@brianostwald802 💯 better

[@mrkanangra]

Awesome mate - Haven't been to Lockhart River ( is that where you are?), but worked in Pormpuraaw and Aurukun - the fishing and people were really nice.

[@WildReaches]

South of there, amazing country. Yeah very different to Aurukun and Pormpuraaw but theyre all beautiful in their own way