Alaska Bear Hunt Pt. 1 (Featuring Rorke Denver) | S4E17 | MeatEater

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  • Steven Rinella will take Navy SEAL Rorke Denver on his first hunt deep into the Alaskan backcountry to search for black bears in the mighty Alaska Range. Two friends will look into the differences and similarities between the hunter and the warrior.
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  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 Před 3 lety +795

    That bear frolicking about has obviously abandoned social media and is living its best life.

    • @robertgoodwin2787
      @robertgoodwin2787 Před 3 lety +10

      Awesome lol looks like a puppy in the snow

    • @winterwolf13
      @winterwolf13 Před 3 lety +13

      Who cares about social media. It sucks

    • @vthomlinson
      @vthomlinson Před 3 lety +13

      He probably has a tripod setup and is adding to his story. Caption something like. “Buffalo cauliflower and good times, yolo”

    • @lancet.346
      @lancet.346 Před 3 lety

      @@vthomlinson HAHAHAAAA!

    • @strings1586
      @strings1586 Před 3 lety +4

      Join the club :) deleted facebook, insta, and snapchat in november and im never going back

  • @sokolshala485
    @sokolshala485 Před 3 lety +761

    That Baby Bear was having the time of his life

  • @bocephus5088
    @bocephus5088 Před 3 lety +484

    "Clearly that bear is too happy to harvest" steve is just out there shooting depressed bears. Steve "the bear psychologist" rinella

    • @invin7215
      @invin7215 Před 3 lety +15

      Another reason why everyone is happy when Steve is around.

    • @greattribulation1388
      @greattribulation1388 Před 3 lety +18

      Lol, the Castro method. Shoot all the depressed bears, and you instantly raise the mental health of all bears

    • @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS
      @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS Před 3 lety +4

      @@greattribulation1388 Maybe good for covid as well 😁

    • @felixk1843
      @felixk1843 Před 3 lety

      @@FOOKCZcamsNUMBERS lol

    • @Max-zr7hr
      @Max-zr7hr Před 3 lety

      lmao

  • @thomrik
    @thomrik Před 3 lety +377

    "Casting into the water is like asking a question and, somehow, an empty hook is, still, a satisfactory answer"
    Now, that's poetry.

    • @loudmouf9246
      @loudmouf9246 Před 3 lety +4

      I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @georgiegan
      @georgiegan Před 2 lety +5

      His Bachelor of Arts in English being put to good use.

    • @CptMunson15
      @CptMunson15 Před 2 lety

      Love that

    • @TheMightyMurse1917
      @TheMightyMurse1917 Před 2 lety +3

      I bet 90% of us are jealous as hell of Steve for figuring out how to make a living doing what he does, but a whole hell of a lot less could come up with that line. I know I couldn't. Poetry, indeed.

    • @peterparadis6788
      @peterparadis6788 Před rokem +2

      @@georgiegan He has a masters in creative writing too.

  • @jrod5303
    @jrod5303 Před 3 lety +464

    Am I supposed to be itching like a mofo while watching this episode?? I keep swatting away mosquitoes in my office.

  • @matthewjones1278
    @matthewjones1278 Před 3 lety +198

    I like that a bear can be "too happy" to consider a shooter. I do love Rinella's complicated relationship with bear hunting.

  • @JohnSmith-yx8kf
    @JohnSmith-yx8kf Před 3 lety +12

    As i was watching that bear, the words "he's too happy to shoot" absolutely made my day.

  • @tavaresoutdoors9454
    @tavaresoutdoors9454 Před 3 lety +191

    Ahhhh the meat eater crew got us once again , on the edge on our seats for a few days till part 2 😂 Awesome job Steve and thanks for the your service Rorke

    • @daveyconcrete9801
      @daveyconcrete9801 Před 3 lety +9

      Just watched part 2 on the meat eater web site. Go check it out

    • @Sean-wu9ve
      @Sean-wu9ve Před 3 lety +1

      @@daveyconcrete9801 Same. No ads in the middle of it, and able to use picture in picture on the phone also. 👍🏻

    • @FORGETYOU8
      @FORGETYOU8 Před 3 lety

      Wow I just read this after the video ended

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 Před 3 lety +22

    The Navy seal speaking to the relief of not carrying the burden of decision making, while so accustomed to his own resulting in life or death for his men, even with regards to a lower risk (unless that grizzly gets an attitude) really says a lot about the man’s character and recognizing ownership. That’s how a man pays a true dear compliment to another man whom he views his equal

  • @owenbouwman5
    @owenbouwman5 Před 3 lety +135

    They really left us on a cliff hanger like that 😂

    • @deandecossio9756
      @deandecossio9756 Před 3 lety

      foreal lol

    • @treebuster93
      @treebuster93 Před 3 lety +2

      lol seriously right as the safety comes off.

    • @taylorbond5442
      @taylorbond5442 Před 3 lety +7

      They really fucked with my head on this one! Brutal

    • @christianbanick496
      @christianbanick496 Před 3 lety

      I could be wrong but I think he shoits it and it charges them I'm not 100% sure tho, just heard something recently about rinella having another run in with a bore

    • @benjaminburns4412
      @benjaminburns4412 Před 3 lety +2

      @@christianbanick496 this video is YEARS old

  • @RDB93
    @RDB93 Před 3 lety +33

    Plot twist: That “happy” young bear was getting swarmed by bees.

  • @tayloredwards2539
    @tayloredwards2539 Před rokem +16

    The "clearly this bear is too young and happy to hunt " line happy me laughing for a few minutes, for some reason that line made me laugh pretty hard.

  • @Wanker527
    @Wanker527 Před 3 lety +5

    That young bears behavior put a smile on my face. 🙂

  • @jakobgiel2684
    @jakobgiel2684 Před 3 lety +34

    20:30 OMG the Navy Seal forgot to take off his safety ;)

  • @darktitan_3493
    @darktitan_3493 Před 3 lety +7

    10:39 that perspective is so cool to see the black bear run from the grizzly. Awesome shot!

  • @andrewb5412
    @andrewb5412 Před 3 lety +49

    I hunt bears with my fly rod, mostly get trout though.

  • @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS
    @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS Před 3 lety +7

    The bears are on to us; "Act happy and they don't Shoot" Yogi Bear 2021

  • @YesGuyTrent
    @YesGuyTrent Před 3 lety +15

    “You bastards!” I said aloud after seeing the ending😂

  • @veiodoriooficial5034
    @veiodoriooficial5034 Před 3 lety +159

    I'm from Brazil. My dream is to live like this, like you. My dream is to hunt with Steven Rinella. Strong hug from Brazil. My name is Hiago Morais. I don't miss a video. Both on youtube and netflix

    • @dowhatyouloveortheywin9791
      @dowhatyouloveortheywin9791 Před 3 lety +22

      Keep working for it Hiago and your dream will become reality. Don’t worry about the people that get enjoyment from putting down others, it’s easy to see that they are just filled with sadness and or hate.

    • @veiodoriooficial5034
      @veiodoriooficial5034 Před 3 lety +14

      @@dowhatyouloveortheywin9791 thank you very much for the comment. I will take it as a life lesson! Prejudiced comments like what I saw, only strengthens my personality so that I don't become a bad person. I was surprised by your comment because I thought it would be another hate speech like the last one I saw. But it was not! thank you so much. I will keep your words forever.

    • @landonboomsma2594
      @landonboomsma2594 Před 3 lety +3

      Are you legally allowed to hunt in Brazil?

    • @veiodoriooficial5034
      @veiodoriooficial5034 Před 3 lety +6

      @@landonboomsma2594 Yea. Only wild boar

    • @PeytonHale3
      @PeytonHale3 Před 3 lety +1

      @Vincent Nothstine fr

  • @averageoutdoorsman9342
    @averageoutdoorsman9342 Před 3 lety +10

    "And weirdly, too happy". 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

  • @Anu-dn7hb
    @Anu-dn7hb Před 3 lety +8

    That black bear is my new spirit animal. You know which one

  • @king_kiff3969
    @king_kiff3969 Před 3 lety +20

    You and your crew are living legends for putting this stuff out free to air. You've inspired me to take, process and consume my own dear in Australia.
    Love your work keep it up, you're a true man.

    • @MrBadlandabad
      @MrBadlandabad Před 3 lety +9

      Hope you’re not eating your wife

    • @RanOvaT
      @RanOvaT Před rokem

      Whatcha mean by "take"?

  • @theflyingdutchmanlofts4527
    @theflyingdutchmanlofts4527 Před 3 lety +10

    That bear saw y’all and was like “time to put on a show”

  • @andrewschuyler2271
    @andrewschuyler2271 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow. That shot at 10:43 with the black bear running from the grizzly...managing to get them both in one frame. That's epic.

  • @sadrocket1
    @sadrocket1 Před 3 lety +3

    best episode so far, i agree. what a nice guy this ex-operator dude is. for a seal to ask a guy like steve something like
    "so how are we gonna do the glassing?". always open minded, always learning, super humbe.
    as if he has not spent years glassing for the worst of all predators:)

  • @jammonaghan
    @jammonaghan Před 3 lety +7

    Never been more addicted to a show, the hunt, the lessons, the landscapes, the game.
    Steve brings the good every ep, pure class 👌
    Coming to you all the way from Australia

  • @internetcatfish
    @internetcatfish Před 3 lety +3

    13:48 That bear is for sure enjoying life more than I am right now.

  • @joeydubbs763
    @joeydubbs763 Před 3 lety +5

    How do you not laugh seeing that young bear just loving life😆

  • @waynesierra2589
    @waynesierra2589 Před 3 lety +4

    Learning to hunt in my late 30's was the only way I could find to quench my continued need to chase quarry. I was immediately hooked, and have been healing through hunting ever since. Much respect to both of these gentlemen, and would love to even grace their presence around a campfire for an evening!
    Rorke...not sure about you, but where I am from there would have been an informal fine paid at the range for that ;-) This has been my favourite MeatEater episode yet, so thank you gents!

  • @ToMu29
    @ToMu29 Před 3 lety +4

    That young bear is the epitome of how we wish we are everyday. Loving the hell out of life

  • @anakinsky3576
    @anakinsky3576 Před 3 lety +4

    the little bear playing was amazing

  • @aarruti4415
    @aarruti4415 Před 3 lety +1

    That baby cub a mood

  • @doneime875
    @doneime875 Před 3 lety +2

    Firstly and most importantly, thank you, Sir, for everything you've done for our country. Secondly, Acts of Valor is one of my all time favorite movies. Lock it down.

  • @TomasCirip
    @TomasCirip Před rokem

    Fast forward to 12:34 there is bear having so much fun. Incredible.

  • @connorearl2150
    @connorearl2150 Před 3 lety +2

    That bear playing literally made my day

  • @jrwarrior1100
    @jrwarrior1100 Před 3 lety +4

    “With hordes of mosquitos” next frame is the poor guy just getting his life sucked outta him

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan Před 3 lety +16

    That landscape/back drop is utterly gorgeous. Love this episode, would be awesome to have him back on the show for another/different hunt for season 10!

  • @michaelayala9463
    @michaelayala9463 Před 2 lety +2

    Its nice to know that even hunters know when to leave a happy animal alone

  • @D-blaze
    @D-blaze Před 3 lety +5

    Hour 30 into glassing
    Steve: Yeah, this episode's getting a cliffhanger.

  • @rossbarbero4474
    @rossbarbero4474 Před 3 lety +5

    At the end I almost woke my neighbours up shouting TAKE THE SHOT!!! 😅

  • @arunrai6965
    @arunrai6965 Před 3 lety +1

    That baby bear made my day 🐻

  • @johnsonwang9915
    @johnsonwang9915 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys just made my life, put you guys on Netflix on repeat cause you always catch something new between each episode. Im so happy to see you guys on CZcams

  • @ryanaustin2617
    @ryanaustin2617 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the best episode I have ever seen. Good story, music and cinematography. Can't wait for second episode.

  • @Theo-ot3ee
    @Theo-ot3ee Před 9 měsíci

    That bear was having a blast, living his best life!!!! I love it and I'm glad Steven chose not to kill that one !

  • @AmaralMotown
    @AmaralMotown Před 3 lety

    It’s unbelievable how much deeper of a meaning your channel has become its really amazing.

  • @craighebert4655
    @craighebert4655 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your service Rorke.

  • @TAR3N
    @TAR3N Před 2 lety

    Aghhhh !!! He flinched ! Safety was on ! He will NEVER live that one down in that community

  • @jerrodtham
    @jerrodtham Před 3 lety +1

    I think that man more than a hunter, he humbled himself in the show.

  • @Bowhunterohio
    @Bowhunterohio Před 2 lety

    Steve seems to be one of the most genuine person you could ever meet. This man has hunted about every animal in North America plus some yet he will sit down with another hunter and take in as much knowledge as he can. He don’t act like he knows it all. He listens and I love seeing that. That is rare among people now days. His hunts are never scripted. He packs a back pack and just goes out to spot and stock. He braves the elements and does some of the hardest hunts I have ever seen. Especially the hunts for mountain goat. This is a man that I would love to sit down and talk to. The stories he can tell I bet are endless and full of excitement. Steve is about one of the only people that I can actually watch hunt.

  • @JohnSmith-py9fx
    @JohnSmith-py9fx Před 3 lety +2

    That young bear just felt the warm apple pie for the first time 😂

  • @ericcartman8457
    @ericcartman8457 Před 3 lety

    That little black bear was just enjoying life

  • @SG-ig2th
    @SG-ig2th Před 3 lety +1

    This is THE BEAR that gave Steve and crew trichinosis

  • @michaelshuey1614
    @michaelshuey1614 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful hunt. Thanks for hosting an American legend and hero. May God bless all that you endeavor to do.

  • @fishingwithmike828
    @fishingwithmike828 Před 3 lety +1

    I watch one episode and I’m hooked to this

  • @gregw2388
    @gregw2388 Před 3 lety

    That's a dream hunt. Days in AK with Steven learning and seeing the backcountry and wildlife.

  • @markkeavenyfishing9183
    @markkeavenyfishing9183 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the way you conducted this hunt 100% respect.

  • @randysparks1271
    @randysparks1271 Před 3 lety +2

    Respect for all who serve, and a hell of an adventure too. good one fellas!

  • @nikorolfness1327
    @nikorolfness1327 Před 3 lety

    keep doing episodes with awesome guests like this. Rorke is a beast I've read his book and it was awesome

  • @georgiegan
    @georgiegan Před 2 lety

    13:23 How wonderful it is to just see a bear rolling down the hill for fun. That is the very definition of "Living in the moment".

  • @willdwyer2167
    @willdwyer2167 Před 3 lety

    That young bear was such a lil doofus, such a happy lil dog

  • @chrismatulka4042
    @chrismatulka4042 Před 3 lety

    The last 3 secs of this was unbelievable

  • @bloodsling
    @bloodsling Před rokem

    8:22-8:28 jeez that was beautifully said,could have been a line in "A River Runs Through It"

  • @El_Pollo_Loco
    @El_Pollo_Loco Před 3 lety

    That Cut just before the shot is killing me. Cant wait for Part II...! :D

  • @thomascarr3047
    @thomascarr3047 Před 3 lety

    With one comment you brought up a lot of memories. My grandfather use to quote poems all the time and the cremation of sam Magee was one of them

  • @robertvarner7392
    @robertvarner7392 Před 2 lety +1

    I've watched nearly all of your CZcams and NetFlix videos. This two-part video is pretty special. Your honoring of Rorke's service and him having the bear hunting experience was perfect.
    I wish I'd have started hunting earlier in my life. I've missed a lot of those opportunities. While I've spent over 38 years in the Forest Service spending time in the woods and Wilderness, I've not had the rich part of doing the same thing hunting deer and elk in the same environment.
    Now, as I'm in my mid-60s, and an early stage of Cancer, I feel it passing me by.
    I have very few friends that hunt, so last year I went out on my own. It was a special time. This year I'll likely do the same. I treat hunting as a cheap gym membership, to avoid the disappointment of no meat in my freezer.
    I really enjoy your videos!

  • @mynameisnotyours888
    @mynameisnotyours888 Před rokem

    That was the happiest bear I ever saw, I want that disposition. Thank u for ur service sir. I believe we all have that happy guaranteed by men n women like u sir

  • @drillman9799
    @drillman9799 Před 2 lety +1

    After seeing the mosquitos gotta say Alaska is off my top 5 places I want to hunt list. I don’t have a problem with the cold or the hiking but no mosquitos

    • @herkyj
      @herkyj Před 2 lety

      Those things looked brutal! They were everywhere in some of the shots.

  • @fullsquish
    @fullsquish Před 3 lety +1

    That was some entertaining footage I’ll probably never seen in person. Thanks for sharing!

  • @montuckyhomegrown
    @montuckyhomegrown Před rokem

    That First Bear Is What I Aspire For My Spirit Animal Too Be

  • @kadekelso1209
    @kadekelso1209 Před 3 lety +1

    Great episode great views great hunt great end and GREAT AND RESPECTABLE MILITARY MAN! Appreciate you putting this on film!

  • @bubsterjohnson7438
    @bubsterjohnson7438 Před 2 lety

    13:26 that bear is trying to impress that seal with his tactical rolling and crawling lol

  • @TENDRIL77
    @TENDRIL77 Před 3 lety

    Great job! My heart was pounding at the end. It's as if I was right there with you guys.

  • @cgblosser
    @cgblosser Před 3 lety

    It's such a treat to see Buck Boden in Season 9, Part 2 and again here 5 seasons earlier.

  • @Talonthir
    @Talonthir Před 3 lety

    Aaaaaaaaaaw! I hate cliff hangers! 😆 can't wait to see part 2. That young bear footage is second to none! TY for your service Cmd Denver.

  • @dcal3745
    @dcal3745 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome episode! Cant wait for part 2

  • @dustinruth
    @dustinruth Před 3 lety

    Hahahaha LOVE ❤️ the blurred out case of PBR 🍺 in the beaver “2:18-2:28”...getting the band back together!

  • @CameronTall
    @CameronTall Před 3 lety +1

    Can’t wait to see part 2!

  • @calibabyy
    @calibabyy Před 3 lety +1

    it would be cool to see Rorke teach Steve CQB or something in another episode.

  • @mericanfreedom8347
    @mericanfreedom8347 Před 3 lety

    Oh man that “to be continued” cut me deep😂 I was on edge!

  • @1J23G4
    @1J23G4 Před 3 lety

    I felt that "To Be Continued" at the end

  • @jerrymckinney9722
    @jerrymckinney9722 Před 3 lety

    Reall y interesting to hear him compare and relate hunting to his combat training and experience.

  • @dialtommy
    @dialtommy Před 3 lety +1

    The ending gave me chills dude idk why lol. I legit yelled "no way!!!!" I was ready to see the shot hahaha

  • @vitaly6312
    @vitaly6312 Před 2 lety

    Just met Commander Denver, and he’s the nicest dude ever. I just hope he’s still hunting!

  • @NikeMS11
    @NikeMS11 Před 3 lety

    Damn it! I was waiting on the shot! Next time, then. I’ll wait. I love this show!

  • @ipdjbt
    @ipdjbt Před 3 lety

    Fan-fucking-tastic seeing CDR Denver in an episode! Hurry up with part 2!

  • @robgoose8126
    @robgoose8126 Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome episode! Man you guys aren't lying when the bugs in alaska are brought up, wow!

  • @carldonfro6250
    @carldonfro6250 Před 3 lety

    Steve I can't say it enough how much I appreciate your great content excellent footage

  • @simmo7670
    @simmo7670 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic episode! Thanks for the amazing content mate!

  • @QZip
    @QZip Před 3 lety

    I loved seeing that little bear. You go on and be happy little guy!

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 Před 3 lety

    Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and adventures

  • @jamestimmerman7519
    @jamestimmerman7519 Před 3 lety +3

    Steve, thank you. I am too old to hunt much. Your vids are a delight. Will enjoy them till I am gone.

  • @jramsdell5309
    @jramsdell5309 Před 3 lety +1

    Steve ,We need part 2😁

  • @christopherstuber9174
    @christopherstuber9174 Před 3 lety

    Oh man that trigger jerk at the last second of the video was drastic, safety will get ya every time! Something I have to constantly remind myself about. Cant wait for part 2.

  • @KG9905
    @KG9905 Před 3 lety +1

    That bear dragging his nuts through the grass having a good time just being a bro .. saved his life .. lol thanks Steve

  • @ElijahScragg-ct7yn
    @ElijahScragg-ct7yn Před 3 lety

    Oh nice episode! Can’t wait for part 2

  • @kimoaguinaldo3770
    @kimoaguinaldo3770 Před 3 lety

    Ooo you guys got me itching on this episode cant wait for more of the action

  • @gldflcn
    @gldflcn Před 3 lety

    Black bears are just so breathtaking, what gorgeous creatures!

  • @rktsnail
    @rktsnail Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your service.

  • @philllax1719
    @philllax1719 Před 3 lety

    That guy loves to learn, those are always great dudes

  • @EB-bh3ji
    @EB-bh3ji Před 3 lety

    If part 2 of this doesn’t come out soon I’m gonna go nuts.