Interesting footage...if the sound is off. The song was annoying as hell...'some folks' repeated a million times ad nauseam and then something about taking the bear to lunch. Yikes. What a way to spoil a neat video. Drop the song, please.
Bears have been observed in this manner in this region of Alaska for many years and bears have learned to trust and ignore humans, we carry handheld signal flares (never firearms), but in 11 years, and thousands of encouters, I have only had to use them 2 or 3 times- work well to scare the bears who approach us too closely and will not leave with clapping /shouting. If treated well and respected, bears are very easy to get along with, and in my view, they are predictable.
Excellent video! I have recently started hiking up in the Canadian Rockies and one of my biggest fears is running into one of these bears (Black or Grizzly) by accident. You mentioned hand hand held flares?? Would you recommend these over pepper spray?
Amazing footage, I wish the videographer did not get that close to the Bears. the only predators the Bears have is man. And since they are protected in the park there is no hunting. That leaves only illegal poachers. It serves the Bears no good to familiarize them with man. It allows the poachers an easy approach.
Gus, you have a point, but the videographer never appreaches the bears that close, they appraoch us.
There is no poaching in this region of the park, and hasnt been for many years. This is one of the few places on earth where bears and humans trust and respect each other. Bears here have the opportunity to capture the hearts of humans, and dispell the myths that they are naturally dangerous to man. Bears are dangerous when man makes mistakes.
Don't get me wrong this is great footage and I enjoyed viewing it. I didn't realize all the poaching was eliminated. A few questions. How is the Bear population controlled? Has there been any instances where the Boars have killed the cubs to breed the sows? Wild Bears and can be unpredictable, did you have a plan if one decided to attack?
Great questions, This is Brad Josephs, the guide for the film crew. bears regulate their own populations very well as females will not bear cubs if they are not fat enough. Boars will, on rare occasions, kill cubs and younger bears when food is short and competition is high. It is extremely unlikely that boars kill cubs to breed the sows because it often happens in the late fall and usually by males who have not gotten fat stores, and breeding happens in the spring.
Kodiak bears and grizzly bears are two different species..
cwshere1 3 months ago
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1:41 It's most likely the bear smelled the shit coming from this guys pants..
KrueXT 5 months ago
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KrueXT 5 months ago
Veryyy Cute!!
MakeDevilCry999 11 months ago
given it was with an already fertilized female with no cubs
vanisleLP 1 year ago
i have seen coastal Grizzlies bears mate in fall. Since implantation happens delayed in November, fertilization could happen...
vanisleLP 1 year ago
Good teddy bear video.
Nopartyforme82 1 year ago
great footage! beautiful! the cubs are really cute :)
TheVriezenveen 1 year ago
Nice:)
Tbe79 1 year ago
Interesting footage...if the sound is off. The song was annoying as hell...'some folks' repeated a million times ad nauseam and then something about taking the bear to lunch. Yikes. What a way to spoil a neat video. Drop the song, please.
denisesf5 1 year ago
Beautiful animals.
OS253 1 year ago
haha why did you let your dog/cat run around the bears?
terrapatra 1 year ago
Eradicate. The only way to feel safe.
litigator75 1 year ago
@litigator75 idiot.
00Avenger17 1 year ago
@litigator75 Yes, eradicate-the humans who don't get it!!!
jancylou 1 year ago
2:07 :))))))))) lol
bingos24 1 year ago
Just beautiful to watch this
Greetings from Holland
Herma
hermaharms 1 year ago
1:20
jdohg1 1 year ago
That was AWSOME!!!! Some wonderful footage!
mariehansler 2 years ago
Gus
Bears have been observed in this manner in this region of Alaska for many years and bears have learned to trust and ignore humans, we carry handheld signal flares (never firearms), but in 11 years, and thousands of encouters, I have only had to use them 2 or 3 times- work well to scare the bears who approach us too closely and will not leave with clapping /shouting. If treated well and respected, bears are very easy to get along with, and in my view, they are predictable.
kaostv1 2 years ago
Thanks for the reply.
GusCongemi 2 years ago
Great Vids! I spent a couple summers hiking Katmai & Kodiak; nothing like it!
Enough Salmon running to keep the Big Bears busy LOL...
tedfio1tedfio1 1 year ago
Excellent video! I have recently started hiking up in the Canadian Rockies and one of my biggest fears is running into one of these bears (Black or Grizzly) by accident. You mentioned hand hand held flares?? Would you recommend these over pepper spray?
Itchhhh 1 year ago
Amazing footage, I wish the videographer did not get that close to the Bears. the only predators the Bears have is man. And since they are protected in the park there is no hunting. That leaves only illegal poachers. It serves the Bears no good to familiarize them with man. It allows the poachers an easy approach.
GusCongemi 2 years ago
@GusCongemi
Gus, you have a point, but the videographer never appreaches the bears that close, they appraoch us.
There is no poaching in this region of the park, and hasnt been for many years. This is one of the few places on earth where bears and humans trust and respect each other. Bears here have the opportunity to capture the hearts of humans, and dispell the myths that they are naturally dangerous to man. Bears are dangerous when man makes mistakes.
kaostv1 2 years ago 2
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GusCongemi 2 years ago
Don't get me wrong this is great footage and I enjoyed viewing it. I didn't realize all the poaching was eliminated. A few questions. How is the Bear population controlled? Has there been any instances where the Boars have killed the cubs to breed the sows? Wild Bears and can be unpredictable, did you have a plan if one decided to attack?
GusCongemi 2 years ago
@GusCongemi
Great questions, This is Brad Josephs, the guide for the film crew. bears regulate their own populations very well as females will not bear cubs if they are not fat enough. Boars will, on rare occasions, kill cubs and younger bears when food is short and competition is high. It is extremely unlikely that boars kill cubs to breed the sows because it often happens in the late fall and usually by males who have not gotten fat stores, and breeding happens in the spring.
kaostv1 2 years ago
at 2:08 im like awe poor bird put it out of its misery but yeah pretty gutsy huh?
i would love to try that althought i might go running screaming in the opposite direction!!!
LALAland4evaYOURS 2 years ago
wow guys!!!!!! this will go far! back of beyond.
bobbyrob60 2 years ago
this is the best bear footage I have ever seen! can I order DVD's
superphillycat 2 years ago 2
beautiful vid 5/5
TheAmazingCatShow 2 years ago
So nice!!! I ve remember my one week stay at Katmail and its magic coastal bears...... Congratulations!!!!
LEPANTOMARIA 2 years ago
Better than Zissou!
fishsticksisthename 2 years ago
This is amazing! How in the world did they get so close? Can't wait to see the full length documentary.
newmanweimer 2 years ago
this will reset the bar for bear films. create a new standard!!! right on!
bradjosephs 2 years ago
I love it! I want to go on an adventure with your film team. I would carry your bags if you wanted me to. :-)
JMCDMB3 2 years ago
This is fantastic - I can't wait to see it all this spring! Gorgeous footage, soulful scenes and (bonus) Lyle! Wonderful...
annalefler 2 years ago
Great job Rob! I'm proud to say Lisa and I were there for a few of those shots! I can hardly wait to see more!!!!
TheJaimej26 2 years ago
Whoever did this very well be the next Jacques Cousteau. It's so heartfelt and I think it would make a great TV series!
Ty
handmetheidol 2 years ago
AWESOME!
markhickey66 2 years ago
Spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
PKStefanini 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing it
Dana
dtenhulzen 2 years ago
That is awesome I cant wait to see it!
kidsbasketballcamps 2 years ago
Very nice!!!! Great work.
bradjosephs 2 years ago