A friendly grizzly bear visit while hiking off-trail - Yellowstone National Park

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Publicado 2022-05-03
I was sitting in the rain under my poncho just kinda gazing off into the distance while resting under a tree when I took a look to my left. I immediately saw a grizzly walking towards me. I was not very visible to the bear because I was under my poncho but the grizzly finally spotted me from the movement I was making while going after my bear spay and then my camera. You are never suppose to get within 100 yards of bears in the park but with close surprise encounters you have no choice and at that point you have to do the right thing. As most people know, my thinking is to never do anything that can upset a grizzly. So I moved away at the opportune time. It turned out to be another great experience in the backcountry of Yellowstone.
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  • @johncarlo2630
    100 yards, thank goodness he was a friendly bear. Many thanks Stan for this authentic footage with no annoying music to boot
  • @mikebaker3036
    The info on where and when you hiked is great. No drawn out worthless time wasting. You also can talk without the camera pointing at you but instead shows the wonderful landscape. Totally enjoy all your videos.
  • @tinydolphin9818
    Came for the danger, stayed for the relaxing wildlife sounds
  • @jessicalazar4163
    Great video! That bird had such a brilliant blue color. I walked up on a moose once. He was sitting down and I didn't see him.. He stood up and I slowly and carefully walked backward. He showed me the same respect and left me alone. I was grateful!
  • Thank You for sharing your hike with those of us who can’t, at 80 my hiking days are memories… But like other comments PLEASE DON’T Suggest that Grizzlies are FRIENDLY!!! For the gullible and the bears…. 🤷‍♀️ Be Safe, ❤️ that U share your experiences !!
  • @SheilaNoya
    Thank for this, Stan. It felt like I was there walking through Yellowstone with you. To be the only human in sight must be a different kind of alone-ness, and peaceful. Nature's landscape and its creatures are a great gift.
  • @truthkitty8198
    I appreciate your actions with the bear. You didn’t stress it, you were calm, you gave it space. Good for you. 😊
  • @bbfanmo
    I love your videos and the natural sounds… no music is the best part! Keep the videos coming and be safe out there 😊
  • @crazeecip
    Thanks Stan for the relaxing, beautiful look into Yellowstone. Been there once as a tourist but have never seen the side you show us.
  • @marklalone3091
    Enjoy every second of your content... every single time. Through and through. From the scenery, trails and tracks, to signs, scrapes, scat and rubs. Makes your videos so much more interesting then seeing only animals. Watching your episodes gives us an idea of how you move about, observe and happen upon the animals. And sometimes, the animals find you! Thank you for what you do. Looking forward to the next.
  • @jago76
    We are fortunate to be able to experience the wild Yellowstone back country through your eyes. Thank you!
  • Thanks for showing us parts of Yellowstone that very few people will ever see. Can’t wait for you videos when things are greening up!
  • @gkranch990
    In my opinion, the best part of the video is all the precipitation we're getting this spring. Here in Cody we have had such dry springs lately that it is a wonderful blessing to get some rain/snow and grow some grass!
  • @larmolarmo
    Great video, Stan! I think I'd describe that bear as unconcerned, rather than friendly.
  • @domif.b.7657
    I've been watching a couple of your videos, since yesterday, and I am impressed by how cool and calm you manage to hold the camera while the bears are looking at you from a very short distance ( I'd shake at the mere sight of a big spider, so... ). Thank you for sharing those amazing footages, I travelled and hiked across Yellowstone and Grand Teton many, many years ago, and do have fond memories of those 2 parks.
  • @jazzfan7491
    At 8:17 where he sits up to look at you I know I'd be scared right out of my pants
  • Just watched this yet again. And the make. Bluebird just made my morning Thanks again. I watch them over and again each morning
  • @mtb4ever285
    Thanks for sharing, Stan. I always look forward to every one of your videos.
  • Beautiful little lake. Quite the boneyard! Beautiful to see all the animals. Awesome grizzly encounter!! Thank you, Stan! 👍😎🇨🇦🐦🎩🎖