Historic Bison Release in Alaska

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  • čas přidán 17. 01. 2017
  • Promo for documentary showing Alaska Dept of Fish & Game transport and release of Wood Bison back into the wilds. First such
    re-introduction in history.
    Shot on RED, GoPro. DP/Editor/Producer Stu Aull, Moving Images.
    movingimages.pro

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  • @MeganKeith-lh2ec
    @MeganKeith-lh2ec Před rokem +158

    Since this was six years ago I did a search to see how they are doing, and they are doing great! They are in great physical condition and heard is growing. I know that has to be in great part to the prep work and research that was done.

    • @rh5563
      @rh5563 Před rokem +12

      Thank you for the update.

    • @kevdimo6459
      @kevdimo6459 Před rokem +8

      I was going to do the same thing, but thanks to you for sharing your research that makes me very happy. I’m in Australia and have a great love for the native wildlife of all countries. We have a lot to learn here at home. 👍🏻

    • @malcolmphillips8610
      @malcolmphillips8610 Před rokem +2

      Yes. I've heard the herd is growing!

    • @MeganKeith-lh2ec
      @MeganKeith-lh2ec Před rokem +2

      @@malcolmphillips8610 It is! And it said the animals were actually in better physical condition than when they were released.

    • @holgermessner851
      @holgermessner851 Před rokem +11

      I drove for 2 years from Edmonton, Alberta to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory regularly, twice a week. North of Fort Nelson, there is a free rooming Bison heard. Coming originally from Germany, this was for me “eye candy” watching them. Not so nice in the wintertime, when the animals were sleeping on top of the highway and we drove with 65mph. Passing Fort Nelson, I always had my foot close to the brake pedal. It was helpful when other truckers gave you a position of the heard via two-way radio. I did even witnessed the birth of some little ones right beside the highway. It was always special and has a special place in my heart!

  • @nigelritson9910
    @nigelritson9910 Před 5 lety +42

    I have been deeply moved with positive feelings about the love, care and teamwork shown by the people who moved the Bison.

  • @redgooner8882
    @redgooner8882 Před 2 lety +67

    I really can’t understand why people thumbs down these vids , they are fantastic as there’s so much of our environment being destroyed. We should be celebrating this type of thing . Good job to all involved

  • @mjwells100
    @mjwells100 Před 3 lety +62

    Wow! This was impressive watching these experts transport all the bison-every step of the way was so organized, efficient, and well executed. Kudos!

    • @Whistlewalk
      @Whistlewalk Před 2 lety +6

      And amazingly quiet despite all the heavy machinery. They took great care not to stress the animals.

  • @julian.kollataj
    @julian.kollataj Před 5 lety +184

    Favorite moment was when the bison started running together (towards some form of freedom) behind the snow mobile! 😍 Happy for them!
    These beautiful creatures deserve a chance to play their role in balancing the ecosystem and well done to those who participated in making this relocation possible, and the camera team to be able to capture this work! :)

    • @bisonmma-kickboxing2511
      @bisonmma-kickboxing2511 Před 3 lety +8

      💯💯💯

    • @wasidanatsali6374
      @wasidanatsali6374 Před 2 lety +4

      The herd now stands at 105 after 26 calves survived the 2021-2022 winter. The first couple of winters was rough on them but the herd is learning to survive in the wild. And 40 more wood bison heifers to be introduced to the herd this summer.

    • @margerykirner5604
      @margerykirner5604 Před rokem +2

      This is very stressful for the Bison poor creatures of God

    • @user-vh6gj8ct3r
      @user-vh6gj8ct3r Před rokem +1

      Секс ⁹⁹

    • @dwightehowell8179
      @dwightehowell8179 Před rokem +1

      It was carrying alfalfa cubes.

  • @giovannimarletta6806
    @giovannimarletta6806 Před 3 lety +164

    It's really fantastic to see theese marvelous animals again free in their own habitat! Really thanks to all people who has worked for this project.

    • @comment6864
      @comment6864 Před 3 lety +4

      It's so cold there!! They're from Oklahoma

    • @raymondmejias8071
      @raymondmejias8071 Před 2 lety +2

      @@comment6864 😂😂😂😂😂🌄🏝️🌴🌅😂😂😂😂

    • @trudyterry1044
      @trudyterry1044 Před 2 lety +1

      Wonderful

    • @reginaweiner3817
      @reginaweiner3817 Před rokem

      This subjects the bison to predation from wild carnivores. Comes with the territory.

    • @vickimeyers2672
      @vickimeyers2672 Před rokem

      ​@@comment6864 😂😂😂😂 Canadian Wood Bison. All the way from Canada.

  • @kristinebailey6554
    @kristinebailey6554 Před rokem +2

    Such an excellent video! No music, no yammering people, just nature. 5 STARS!

  • @rockon416
    @rockon416 Před 3 lety +34

    Historically important event. Great job to all. Ladies and gentlemen, someday you can tell your grandchildren that you were part of the team that introduced bisons in Alaska. Respect!

  • @terryalang7283
    @terryalang7283 Před 3 lety +10

    This has been a long time coming. Such a major event should have made national & international news. Bon chance to all the dedicated people that made this work👏👏👏👏

    • @debrapaulino918
      @debrapaulino918 Před rokem

      The ones in Europe didn't either

    • @Sushi2735
      @Sushi2735 Před rokem +1

      There’s no updates after 6 yrs!! How many are still alive!

  • @john-di1mz
    @john-di1mz Před 5 lety +17

    This is fantastic....just fantastic...!!! Another WIN/WIN for conservation, forethought, planning and the will to restore what was otherwise lost.....well done to all of the team that made this happen.Take a real low bow....you all deserve it

  • @teonaeades257
    @teonaeades257 Před 3 lety +21

    Thank you all so much ! What an uplifting video to find .

  • @tomgrantham9992
    @tomgrantham9992 Před 2 lety +39

    Great job to all those people that helped make this possible. ( and there many).
    Thank you all for this successful operation.

  • @Nirrrina
    @Nirrrina Před 6 lety +27

    I love how these guys worked quickly quietly and with the least stress to the bison. It must be amazing to be so close to them and scary.
    It would be nice if they did a voice over telling us what they are doing and why they are doing it.
    It's also nice to see both men and women working side by side equally.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes to putting a description with the video; heck it would be cool just hearing what everyone felt like during the process. :-)

  • @rhm35z
    @rhm35z Před 5 lety +88

    Not to get mushy, but this video made my heart feel good. Wow, the dedication of these people
    is inspiring and gives me so much hope.

  • @saramaryturgis4763
    @saramaryturgis4763 Před 3 lety +41

    An amazing feat.Thank you for recording this so I could be a part of this journey if only by watching on a screen.

  • @user-zj6mb9cy9u
    @user-zj6mb9cy9u Před 2 lety +6

    В Якутию из Канады за несколько лет пришли по программе развития популяции в своей среде около 200 особей ! Около 150 телят уже родились ! И это за несколько лет !!! Спасибо Всем Людям Мира за Такое отношение и понимания Своей Цели ! Возрождение популяции Красивых ! Древних ! Животных !!!! В Якутии им Очень Нравится !!!

    • @trueordrue
      @trueordrue Před 4 měsíci

      Халява всегда хорошо

  • @CecilDSouza
    @CecilDSouza Před 6 lety +25

    Very nice and well documented. Thank you to all who helped and to Stuart for educating me about Alaska and how professionally, bison are transported.

  • @richardbenitez7803
    @richardbenitez7803 Před 6 lety +88

    This is a very good film in that it shows how expensive and complex such a move is. These are big fellows, not easily managed. Very good. Learned lots.

  • @boris2873
    @boris2873 Před 3 lety +34

    So cool to see them back in the wild. I went and saw them & donated every summer for years. Thanks Mike

    • @kenhurley4441
      @kenhurley4441 Před 3 lety +3

      So is the herd growing? How much area are available for them to roam?

    • @arslankiani9692
      @arslankiani9692 Před 3 lety +1

      Good job done👍👍👍

  • @MrTycobb25
    @MrTycobb25 Před rokem +1

    One of the few departments in Gov't that has real value. Kudos to everyone involved in the project - thanks for your perseverance!

  • @sandydallas9877
    @sandydallas9877 Před 5 lety +292

    When I was a child we were in Wyoming I believe, and there was a small herd of bison , until you stand up close to one of these magnificent animals you cannot appreciate how absolutely huge they are. God bless you all for the dedication and hard work you did and are doing here.

    • @pikehunter23750
      @pikehunter23750 Před 3 lety +14

      I was camping in a primitive campsite in the bottom of the Badlands in SD. A buffalo herd came through and one decided to scratch his back against my tent poles. What a wake up call! I opened up the tent door to a wall of hair. The entire herd was walking in between everyone's tent. It was quite an experience. They were all so photogenic too! Not a single one of them were aggressive, but calm and just grazed as they passed by.

    • @w8stral
      @w8stral Před 3 lety +4

      Your average cows are bigger...

    • @nefneg1
      @nefneg1 Před 3 lety +3

      First, the Yankees killed the Indians and the buffalo are now restoring ... they are doing their own work .. America 200 years 200 warrior

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    • @oldtomfool
      @oldtomfool Před 3 lety +7

      @Art 4. If you only look for bad things in the world you will find them for sure.

  • @tgrif04
    @tgrif04 Před 6 lety +143

    Outstanding! Thank you to the Alaska Dept of Fish and Game and all the volunteers.

    • @t5sur1
      @t5sur1 Před 6 lety +9

      where do you suppose they got the money to do these things? i'll tell you where.HUNTERS and the PITTMAN ROBERTSON FUND.

    • @guylewis7418
      @guylewis7418 Před 6 lety +4

      jeffrey goshorn, thank you Jeff!

    • @raysarchet8463
      @raysarchet8463 Před 5 lety +4

      Will the grizzly/brown bears prey on the bison calves?

    • @ferguscousins7510
      @ferguscousins7510 Před 5 lety

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    • @baiji123
      @baiji123 Před 5 lety +3

      I agree, outstanding! Thank you all so much. A'ho.

  • @r.mcbride2837
    @r.mcbride2837 Před 3 lety +33

    It thrills me to see these beautiful, majestic animals being reintroduced. I hope they flourish. Thank you, Alaska.

    • @dohcsmr1175
      @dohcsmr1175 Před rokem

      These animals will provide needed sustenance for predators and people. Invaluable for that area of America. These animals will thrive.

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl Před 2 lety +11

    I love how so many people got to have a hand in this and play a different part in safely getting these beautiful beasts to their forever homes. This was an awesome watch. An update would be great too!

    • @user-iv5gi3pm5t
      @user-iv5gi3pm5t Před 2 lety

      O canavarları yok olma noktasına getirenlerde o insanların baba ve dedeleri idi! Ne için takdir etmek edeyim!

  • @thomasgumersell9607
    @thomasgumersell9607 Před 6 lety +607

    You really have to thank the volunteers who helped make this happen. Its great to see Bison once again returned to an area they once roamed.

    • @homertalk
      @homertalk Před 6 lety +22

      I'd like to thank the Bison. They were never asked about moving.

    • @fanosglaros1252
      @fanosglaros1252 Před 6 lety +15

      Bison extinction is symbol of human greed, stupidity and cruelty. I hope Bison population will recover. I also hope people are becoming nicer and more loving toward animals.
      Please support fight for all animals and Bison in particular.
      T-shirt: www.zazzle.com/s/bison-live+and+let+live

    • @totilalauterwald9408
      @totilalauterwald9408 Před 6 lety +11

      This is Alaska. The buffs up there were not killed by anybody but nature. There is nobody up there but a few indians. Go take a trip up there.

    • @ramitalama1229
      @ramitalama1229 Před 6 lety +2

      Tom Gumersell e

    • @Redeemed7777
      @Redeemed7777 Před 6 lety +9

      Try four ranches in Montana too.. totaling more than 153,000 acres that has buffalo and other endangered species on them..

  • @laurenceiswaycool
    @laurenceiswaycool Před 5 lety +13

    What an amazing opportunity to be a part of such an important and significant programme.

  • @gcmoss
    @gcmoss Před 3 lety +3

    😮 HOLY MOLY!!! I COULD barely believe what I was seeing!! I can tell that this miraculous outcome took years and tears in the making.❤Thank you for your commitment.❤

  • @anandshakti1
    @anandshakti1 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank-you sooo much to all of you. They need to return to their roots and live a real life. I am so grateful to you.

  • @gausselim1474
    @gausselim1474 Před 6 lety +160

    Love this video. Everyone involved was so professional; like clockwork. Very few words spoken to keep quiet for the animals as to not alarm them. It really was a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for sharing.

    • @lilaclizard4504
      @lilaclizard4504 Před 6 lety +10

      Exactly my thoughts too! So rare for a video like this! FAR too often there's stupid talking to the cameras while the animals are panicked in the background, this was great!

    • @jamescrud
      @jamescrud Před 6 lety +6

      Very few words?? That's just how the video was edited. There's a lot more that went on during this entire process that they simply can't show due to time constraints.

    • @shelbyseelbach9568
      @shelbyseelbach9568 Před 6 lety +2

      GaussElim ya, snowmobiles and four wheelers. Real quite! LMFAO.

    • @gausselim1474
      @gausselim1474 Před 6 lety +7

      If I have to explain it to you, you just don't get it.

    • @shelbyseelbach9568
      @shelbyseelbach9568 Před 6 lety +5

      GaussElim right, If someone needs something explained, they don't get it. And if someone gets it, they don't need it explained. Thank you for explaining this very basic concept of communication, but i already got it. If you don't get that, let me know, and I'll explain it.

  • @AmericanWoman1964
    @AmericanWoman1964 Před 6 lety +358

    That was beautiful. Thank you to all who worked on this project. Thank you for sharing it.

    • @mchlbw1950
      @mchlbw1950 Před 6 lety +12

      My sentiments too. What preparation! So ... so much of a good thing.

    • @JayJay-er1sq
      @JayJay-er1sq Před 6 lety +7

      Please don't forget to thank the taxpayers who were probably fleeced for this noble venture.

    • @AmericanWoman1964
      @AmericanWoman1964 Před 6 lety +4

      Sucks living in a democracy (DEMOCRATIC NATION)/"Representative Constitutional Republic" (feel better mtnaziman?) eh? GTFO or buy an island and learn to protect it yourself

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray Před 6 lety +2

      Jay Jay
      It's the sort of thing that will likely pay off massively however, the population will multiply all by itself....unlike our inherently overpriced military hardware procurement system, for example, that has indebted America.

    • @46rambo49
      @46rambo49 Před 6 lety +2

      it is a democratic republic. your anger is the brand of all liberals is seems. that's a shame. Seems it's a double standard when implementing such things with little understanding of how the law works and how some factions are trying to undermine the American people in Congress.

  • @user-tm2wm5hy4k
    @user-tm2wm5hy4k Před 2 lety +11

    Смотрю и радуюсь, люди помогают животным. Это и есть уверенность в завтрашнем дне.!!! 👍👍

  • @lilaclizard4504
    @lilaclizard4504 Před 6 lety +108

    As a wildlife rescuer, I get SO annoyed when I see people interacting with wild/rehabilitating to wild animals in stupid ways & playing up for cameras.
    This was REALLY refreshing, to watch such professionals in action! The future certainly does look bright for these animals! Fantastic job :)))

    • @lizziesangi1602
      @lizziesangi1602 Před 3 lety +2

      @ Lilac Lizard
      This was truly a spectacular event to watch. Poor fellow looks like he's been through it, at 6:23, never mind my anxiety. AWESOME

    • @voidremoved
      @voidremoved Před 3 lety +1

      @Purple Drank most humans will die in the furnace, all animals will go to heaven.

    • @lilaclizard4504
      @lilaclizard4504 Před 3 lety

      ​@Medusa Charter they're not mutually exclusive! On the contrary, often it's easier to interest people in animal welfare & then once they've supported that, they start to think about how they should care about the human "animals" too, or rather even more & often then feel obligated to help the humans to balance the help they've given the animals.
      It's all about humanity & compassion, by denying care to animals, it makes it easier to take the next step & deny it to humans. By engaging with animals, it makes it easier to take the next step & engage with humans that need help too

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 Před rokem

      Get over yer sanctimonious self Karen... ye only looking for online Likes...

  • @stevenblamy1388
    @stevenblamy1388 Před 5 lety +67

    wow I loved watching how you took care of them. I love animals and hope they grow back in numbers into the hundreds of thousands. Brought tears to my eyes I was cheering on the buffalo. So much hard work you did to maintain these beautiful animals. I am so proud we have people like yourselves committed to the preservation of endangered species.

    • @debrapaulino918
      @debrapaulino918 Před rokem +2

      Same

    • @kathryncarter6143
      @kathryncarter6143 Před rokem

      I would love to know what the buffalo thought about this entire production.
      Funny to think you need AC in Alaska

  • @angeladillinger5960
    @angeladillinger5960 Před 3 lety +7

    Watching this now during covid lockdown. 2020c Bravo I am in tears of joy for these magnificent creatures. Thankyou guys for such care and love

  • @kathrynhelm4176
    @kathrynhelm4176 Před 3 lety +7

    What a magnificent sight to see them running as a heard. In late 2014, I visited the Alaskan Wildlife Refuge and they spoke about the upcoming Wood Bison release. How exciting to see some of the actual release. I wish them well and may the project be successful.

  • @2sd178
    @2sd178 Před 5 lety +9

    Very good - I worked in Alaska through the 70's, 80's & 90's - love the country and people!

    • @deborrahshiffer9582
      @deborrahshiffer9582 Před 3 lety +1

      That's cool, I was born in the territory 1953, Anchorage Alaska, why didn't you stay, sure am glad we are along way away from the lower 48, especially with what's happening now, not up here

    • @vicentexingu8067
      @vicentexingu8067 Před 3 lety

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      @vicentexingu8067 Před 3 lety

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  • @F.Krueger-cs4vk
    @F.Krueger-cs4vk Před 6 lety +60

    Totally awesome video. Congrats to all involved, really enjoyed every minute. Best regards from Australia.

  • @winsteinprovence429
    @winsteinprovence429 Před 3 lety +1

    From FRANCE, it's great, thank you for all your work, and volunteers, good job !!!!

  • @SoberOKMoments
    @SoberOKMoments Před rokem +1

    Every move and contingency well thought out and planned for, lovely to see. Good luck Bison - and to all involved in this wonderful relocation project.

  • @lindalee7322
    @lindalee7322 Před 6 lety +8

    Thank you, Stuart, for documenting this and sharing it with us.

  • @KS51ABCAN
    @KS51ABCAN Před 6 lety +41

    It's nice to see Wood Buffalo reintroduced in Alaska. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @vfvf9354
    @vfvf9354 Před 3 lety +3

    I am truly impressed and feel quite privileged to have watched this video. It's awesome that people have taken such care of the wood bison.

  • @dolmabunny1782
    @dolmabunny1782 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for protecting the wild life.
    I appreciate these kind and respectful people. Thank you so much for your hard work, We will never ever forget your kindness.
    Keep up your great work!

  • @olagisrarikis
    @olagisrarikis Před 5 lety +20

    What a magnificent sight to see the herd running towards the wild. It warms one's heart to see such a great nature restoration effort. As a fellow Earther I thank all those who made this possible through the years.

  • @judithcampbell3354
    @judithcampbell3354 Před 6 lety +73

    Great job, beautiful!
    Thank You to all who participated in this project. Those handsome beasts surly appreciate your hard work as do I ! A’ho

  • @wendyh3891
    @wendyh3891 Před 3 lety +11

    Wow that’s awesome congratulations. I wish them to grow stronger & produce lots of healthy young animals. Please keep us posted on their progress over the past 6 years? Thank you for sharing. ❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @canadiannavigator3346
    @canadiannavigator3346 Před 5 lety +180

    The Buffalo were re-introduced to Banff National Park, in July of this year. To my American brothers ... we thank you ... we pray for your Buffalo as well. This is the best of who we are. The most discouraging thing: in neither country did this even barely make national news. UNBELIEVABLE.

    • @cayennenaturetrails8953
      @cayennenaturetrails8953 Před 3 lety +6

      !!!

    • @deborrahshiffer9582
      @deborrahshiffer9582 Před 3 lety +7

      I agree it definitely should have, I live in Anchorage Alaska was born here 1953, territorial baby, pretty cool to be born in a territory.

    • @rtchow3000
      @rtchow3000 Před 3 lety +6

      why not pray for those 70++ million murdered unborn in America?

    • @reginaweiner3817
      @reginaweiner3817 Před 3 lety +2

      @@deborrahshiffer9582 I remember when you celebrated your new statehood. It was in our local paper. I was about to start elementary school.

    • @ronmcneal1569
      @ronmcneal1569 Před 3 lety +7

      Nothing good makes the national "news"......................

  • @piedadbotero9340
    @piedadbotero9340 Před 6 lety +280

    For once, man is restoring instead of destroying! Thank you to all the people who made this happen!!!

    • @PeterOkeefe54
      @PeterOkeefe54 Před 5 lety +3

      oh what enormous pile of BS!!! man is as much a part of the creators plan as any animal!!! how can you believe man is SOOO much above it all and so high and mighty??? we are subject to natural law as is any of gods creatures

    • @PeterOkeefe54
      @PeterOkeefe54 Před 5 lety +3

      why dont you do the "right" thing then and move to mars..if your so much above the rest of gods creatures you need to look elsewhere to domicile...OMG your so full of guilt at being born...sad

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau Před 5 lety +7

      @@PeterOkeefe54
      Triggered much? Go cry me some more snowflake tears. Lol...

    • @laneb8395
      @laneb8395 Před 5 lety

      Hopefully they got grants

    • @marielynnpaquet1197
      @marielynnpaquet1197 Před 5 lety

      Pour anéantir les tribus autochtones l'homme aussi stupide que sans âme aura décimé des milliers si ce n'est des millions de bisons. Par ces gestes insensés et indignes il prouvait une fois de plus son indigence face à la grandeur et la perfection du créateur. Un grand merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont rendus possible cette réinsertion historique ! 👌👏👏👏👍☝👉💕💞💕💞 Thanks a lot each of you !

  • @penelopelopez8296
    @penelopelopez8296 Před 2 lety +5

    I’ll bet they loved those alfalfa cubes and that big hay roll placed out there. I hope they do well and I wish the bison much happiness and peace. That was so awesome.

  • @brownwarrior6867
    @brownwarrior6867 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you to all concerned you have done a wonderful thing for these magnificent creatures. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

    • @KeilasMartinez
      @KeilasMartinez Před 2 lety

      What would happened if the snow tractor failed? The bison would have trample him. That is a stampede behind
      the person driving the mobile.

  • @katekay634
    @katekay634 Před 5 lety +10

    That is a labor of love.Love for animals, love for nature...Thank you for the outstanding job....

  • @hughvane
    @hughvane Před 6 lety +18

    Excellent video production. Much respect from New Zealand.

  • @sandrabeck8788
    @sandrabeck8788 Před rokem +8

    Wow, way more than rounding up a bunch of animals and shipping them! So careful and professional. Amazing project…when I was a child, in the 1950’s, I remember Buffalo and Canadian geese both being very endangered.

  • @susansantos8362
    @susansantos8362 Před 3 lety +8

    Here's hoping for a huge success in this project ,and thank you for sharing the video

  • @benm5221
    @benm5221 Před 6 lety +29

    I once turned a bend on a woodland trail in Canada's "Wood Buffalo National Park", and an obscured wild buffalo gave a surprised grunt and looked at me. Our faces were so close, that all I could see in my field of vision were its eyes and nostrils. I instantly locked my eyes on my boots, stayed motionless, and softly mumbled the lyrics of songs I knew hoping I would bore it. After about two minutes, it went away, and the sun fell on my boots again.

    • @bayronsuarez2505
      @bayronsuarez2505 Před 5 lety +2

      Hope to see them one day

    • @paulbriggs3072
      @paulbriggs3072 Před 3 lety

      Don't tell me- the song was 'It's a small world after all.' Drives away anyone.

    • @Creative-Chaos
      @Creative-Chaos Před 3 lety

      You are very good writer. I hope you will write books someday.

  • @ajadrew
    @ajadrew Před 6 lety +39

    Beautiful birdsong at the end!

  • @garyhand6480
    @garyhand6480 Před 2 lety +5

    Their is a huge amount work that leads to the release of the Bison that was transported to Alaska. a lot of volunteers did a huge amount of work. I don't know why they went to Alaska but I'm quite sure it benefited the Alaskan Game commission. A great filming job!

  • @mayito9100
    @mayito9100 Před 3 lety +10

    This is so inspirational. I've seen these creatures at close range in Yellowstone. So magnificent to see and experience. I gain hope in humanity every time I see this. Makes me want to be part of this and support some way or another

    • @magicman9486
      @magicman9486 Před 3 lety +2

      What you saw in Yellowstone is plains buffalo, this is wood buffalo. they are related but different species.

    • @mayito9100
      @mayito9100 Před 3 lety

      @@magicman9486 -thanks for the info

  • @kimberlyscabiniowa1199
    @kimberlyscabiniowa1199 Před 6 lety +3

    Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing on You-tube! Was amazed that they weigh so much! Fantastic program!

  • @maverickspirit208
    @maverickspirit208 Před 5 lety +5

    From the Bison point of view it had all the makings of an Alien abduction! LOL Magnificent job to the staff & volunteers who made it as humane and with the least amount of stress for the beasts possible. Thank you for reintroducing regal Bison to another one of it's former homelands.

  • @martinasikk6162
    @martinasikk6162 Před 3 lety +2

    So happy to see this. Those beautiful great animals back in the wild. Greetings from Sweden/Estonia 🇸🇪🇪🇪

  • @justanamerican9024
    @justanamerican9024 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, what an operation! Great team work, really impressive to watch. Thank You

  • @michelwillems50
    @michelwillems50 Před 6 lety +64

    I am impressed. Thank you. Congratulations. very professional.

  • @1operamom
    @1operamom Před 5 lety +5

    Wow, what an undertaking. So wonderful to know that this kind of project is happening.

  • @marydonohoe8200
    @marydonohoe8200 Před 2 lety +9

    Can you imagine what the bison must be feeling? Like being abducted by aliens, but winding up in a great place. Hope we get some follow-up on their progress in their new home!

  • @yvonneprimeau5475
    @yvonneprimeau5475 Před 3 lety +1

    Obviously a lot of hard work and planning went into this project. Kudos to all those involved. 👏👏👏

  • @dermotodwyer9007
    @dermotodwyer9007 Před 6 lety +37

    Aren't they just wonderful people ,thanks for sharing that with us all.😀

  • @joaofranciscosiqueira3366
    @joaofranciscosiqueira3366 Před 6 lety +16

    Congratulations! There is not a shadow, only light. Tanks for you, nice workers and honourable people! Especially to Alaska. J.F. Brazil

  • @grahambaker9377
    @grahambaker9377 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice to get an update on this wonderful re-introduction, well done to all concerned .

  • @WhiteManXRP
    @WhiteManXRP Před 3 lety +9

    SO FREAKING HAPPY FOR THEM, AWW IM TEARING UP, SO SO SO AWESOME!
    THANK YOU FOR THIS, ITS EPIC

    • @dlaw929
      @dlaw929 Před 3 lety

      wolves and bears appreciate too!

  • @tonyv1505
    @tonyv1505 Před 5 lety +9

    great video always love when wild animals are getting release back to the wild, it was awesome when the bisons were marching behind the Snowmobile & at the end when they were exploring new land for the first time i also loved the high class transportation plane & boats with ac that shows real care

  • @jamesdaley1852
    @jamesdaley1852 Před 6 lety +39

    good on ya guys for doing this amazing work ,, this has started to put back some faith in the human race thanks to you guys for doing this beautiful thing hopefully they will get back to the millions that they use to be ....this is great stuff..

  • @jppowers5619
    @jppowers5619 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding! Video is award candidate and volunteers are champions. Thanks JP Boston

  • @fifteenbyfive
    @fifteenbyfive Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all your efforts! This was brilliant work.

  • @Steentje06
    @Steentje06 Před 5 lety +6

    Wow what an amazing video! Really warms my heart to see humans work together with nature. Great thing that the budget included this promo, really brings to people more aware about what is going on and what kind of effort it takes. This is way different than a headline in the newspaper that says "130 Woodbison released in Alaska" . This is great thanks so much!

  • @Travisjoe31
    @Travisjoe31 Před 6 lety +24

    Got some goose bumps watchin them go around the bend

  • @Khamomil
    @Khamomil Před 3 lety +50

    Put yourself in their"shoes" after such a long time then this long trip in closed quarters, then the door opens and there are no more fences. They seem to be in disbelief for a moment.

    • @Cola64
      @Cola64 Před 3 lety +1

      yea the poor guy at the end was holding it in the entire trip

    • @renatodemavibas3367
      @renatodemavibas3367 Před 3 lety

      Horses have horseshoes attached when used domestically but how about them?😉

    • @Cola64
      @Cola64 Před 3 lety +2

      @@renatodemavibas3367 Tap Shoes 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @Dougarrowhead
      @Dougarrowhead Před 3 lety

      @@renatodemavibas3367 these wear air jordans

    • @renatodemavibas3367
      @renatodemavibas3367 Před 3 lety

      @@Dougarrowhead hahahaha

  • @elbruces
    @elbruces Před rokem +1

    "Leading a bison stampede on a snowmobile" has to be the most terrifying thing a person could do.

  • @Aliof
    @Aliof Před 6 lety +22

    Many thank to these passionate good people for doing what they do to preserve and protect these wonderful giants. Long live America for its passion and care for animals.

    • @cedar2785
      @cedar2785 Před 5 lety +1

      Ali - Check Google and you will see how mankind is butchering and murdering 150 thousand unborn babies everyday; total for all the whole world. This is the greatest genocide that has ever taken place in all the whole world in the history of mankind, bar none. Ali, you cry for an animal. Can you spare some tears for the 55 million tiny little babies that are being butchered per year total in the whole year. Ask Almighty God what He thinks about you crying for animals when 55 million unborn little babies are being butchered every year without end. Jesus died for you so you won't have to go to H e l l and burn there forever.

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah,yeah

    • @MrMakinCupcakes
      @MrMakinCupcakes Před 5 lety +1

      @@cedar2785 What the fuck are you talking about,abortions?

    • @pestleman1951
      @pestleman1951 Před 5 lety

      @@cedar2785 Can you do multiplication and division ??? 150,000 per day X 365 = 54.7 million abortions a year. There are 326 million humans total in the US... 75.4 million of them are women in their childbearing years, ages 15 to 50. Many of those women aren't even fertile but just saying they were...that equals over 72% (over 7 out of 10) of all fertile women. You are saying over 7 out of 10 women(of childbearing age) in the US have an abortion every year??? I'll bet you are a Trump voter,... Aren't you...

    • @Mr4starrguy
      @Mr4starrguy Před 5 lety +1

      Voting for trump has nothing for bad math skills and inflated numbers Nor does rebuilding wildlife in their original habitat have anything to do with politics. However I am a conservative republican and believe in small government so honestly feel that the government has no right to dictate what a woman can do with her body. I'm against abortion because of my religious beliefs but wouldn't presume to condemn anyone who had one.

  • @otyzavrgnia2072
    @otyzavrgnia2072 Před 5 lety +12

    Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this project a successful one congratulations 🎉

    • @Sushi2735
      @Sushi2735 Před rokem

      You have not a clue if this worked. Did they freeze to death? Did wolves kill them in a horrible brutal attack? Why are there NO updates???? Do you question anything you see that’s six years old???
      Animal Lover

  • @ericbunch6772
    @ericbunch6772 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing , such a worthwhile project !

  • @georgehays4900
    @georgehays4900 Před 2 lety

    Very cool. Thank you for bringing it to us.

  • @alan30189
    @alan30189 Před 6 lety +5

    Very cool! Thumbs up! Great job. It was neat watching the herd follow the snowmobile.

  • @raymondparsley7442
    @raymondparsley7442 Před 6 lety +90

    After taking so much from these animals, it's great that we can give something back and preserve the species.

    • @christophresmerowski1824
      @christophresmerowski1824 Před 3 lety

      Serious question: what did we take?

    • @RockyPatrol
      @RockyPatrol Před 3 lety +3

      @@christophresmerowski1824 Their land

    • @mjo.4166
      @mjo.4166 Před 3 lety +3

      @@christophresmerowski1824 there were literally annihilated- remember at one time the bulk of America was full of them and they roamed free for hundreds of thousands of miles. Destroyed their land, their food sources, their freedom. People were lucky if they saw a few on a farm, in a zoo, or some preserve. Great to have them back

    • @nefneg1
      @nefneg1 Před 3 lety

      First, the Yankees killed the Indians and the buffalo are now restoring ... they are doing their own work .. America 200 years 200 warrior

    • @raymondparsley7442
      @raymondparsley7442 Před 3 lety

      @@mjo.4166
      Absolutely correct, and yes, it's great to have them back along with the wolves. We sometimes forget that we ourselves are animals... who just happen to be at the top of the food chain. Our survival depends on theirs.

  • @markg3947
    @markg3947 Před 3 lety +1

    What a wonderful and beautiful sight. Please continue with this important work.

  • @survival_of_the_sickest4448

    Oh my gosh cheers to the guy leading them out on the snowmobile, that looks terrifying leading a herd of huge bison like that!
    Every member of this team did something unbelievably awesome.

  • @maggiecollins4227
    @maggiecollins4227 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much to all the people who worked so hard to make this happen. I cried too (to Doris), in fact I sobbed. We do need to put back what we
    so casually destroyed for a "buck". We have got to stop being so self-indulgent about our land and those who live on it. Thank you again Alaska Dept of
    Fish & Game , I could not be more proud of you and what you have accomplished for these magnificent animals.

  • @DavidRodriguez-og4bm
    @DavidRodriguez-og4bm Před 6 lety +61

    Waooo I just loved the fact that there are people who still care for the environment and wildlife, God bless america

    • @szaki
      @szaki Před 6 lety

      It's for hamburger! LOL!

    • @throngcleaver
      @throngcleaver Před 6 lety

      Carla Kelley That made me laugh out loud!

    • @gjmob
      @gjmob Před 6 lety +1

      mtman2 looks like diseased wolf scat.

  • @BootsEditor11
    @BootsEditor11 Před 3 lety +2

    Fabulous to see this, thanks to all involved!

  • @Trouble-Clef
    @Trouble-Clef Před 2 lety +1

    Such a huge undertaking!! The planning from steps A to Z must taken a long time because everything was so organized and designed to cause the least amount of stress on these magnificent creatures. We take our own freedom for granted until you see something like this where you can feel theirs so viscerally. A job well done with the love for these animals so obvious ♥️

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman1950 Před 5 lety +14

    Bravo to all who took part. Amazing creature.

  • @markmorales2028
    @markmorales2028 Před 5 lety +6

    One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen you could almost picture what it would have looked like a long time ago

    • @liammurphy2725
      @liammurphy2725 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm trying and failing to imagine half a million of them, let alone the untold millions that existed once.

  • @dickmcshan9778
    @dickmcshan9778 Před rokem +2

    This is a very well recorded, interesting and entertaining presentation. Made my heart smile to watch this. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

    • @marklelonde6684
      @marklelonde6684 Před rokem

      Canadian Wood Bison originally donated to Alaska from Elk Island National Park Alberta.

  • @robpope2526
    @robpope2526 Před 2 lety

    Oh wow. Thank you for uploading this

  • @robertszuscik8251
    @robertszuscik8251 Před 3 lety +3

    Perfect!! Wish all the best for all! Greetings from the Czech Republic :-D

  • @johnpoole3319
    @johnpoole3319 Před 6 lety +17

    HEARTWARMING WONDERFUL

  • @larrybrown3207
    @larrybrown3207 Před 5 lety +3

    this was absolutely the best few minutes I´ve spent in days. Thanks for the uplifting work you gave the viewing public.

  • @nickkearney6282
    @nickkearney6282 Před 3 lety +1

    Magnificent effort,story great,including a garden rake and a similar lake to lake Tekapo,South Island New Zealand in winter. Wonderful event,beautifully shared, Kauai. Aroha from NZ, 2021.

  • @quong1
    @quong1 Před 2 lety +3

    good job team .....great to see
    all the hard work will be rewarded generations of herds to be grazing the wilderness

  • @auroragonzalez5053
    @auroragonzalez5053 Před 4 lety +41

    Gracias a todas las personas que hicieron posible este sueño a estos hermosos animales !❤️