Slough Creek Bear Watching - Yellowstone National Park

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  • @TheZabuza49
    @TheZabuza49 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Thanks for not adding any music, but letting nature treat us unadulterated. Your talents are expressive!

  • @WillPalenscar
    @WillPalenscar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love all of Stans documentation of wildlife and nature. I agree not having the music is how it’s seen and how it should be on videos. Also I might add I recently bought a large print Stan did of an owl. I gave it to my mother and father as present just yesterday. Thank you Stan

  • @maggiehogland1891
    @maggiehogland1891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Awwwwww. Catching that little cub and his frustration of trying to scratch that darn itch away without too much success was great! Thanks so much for taking us along!

  • @JamesRobertSmith
    @JamesRobertSmith 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thanks for not wasting time talking over the images. That's my kind of hiking video!

  • @josephshields2922
    @josephshields2922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    No BS in the title either, such as " Deadly Bear Encounter, Mother and Cubs" to fool folks into clicking. I also like the fact he avoids the Narcissistic impulse to have his face on camera. Good peaceful video.

  • @charlottebailey1124
    @charlottebailey1124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved your video. Thanks for including a map at the beginning; that was so helpful.

  • @boelsa
    @boelsa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was hiking that trail a couple weeks ago. I ran into a black bear with 2 cubs on way back to the trailhead. It was about 400 yards from out, I heard her footprints, looked over small hill off trail, she was at the base of tree and cubs were in the tree. She was about 30 yards away at the time, she was a cool customer though and stayed with cubs as i backed off slowly. She did look right at me and watch me back off. I love that trail!

  • @christineh4782
    @christineh4782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Stan Mills for bringing us along sharing the incredible beauty of the area and letting us safely see a momma bear with her adorable cubs!

    • @marjorjorietillman856
      @marjorjorietillman856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder what animal was making those first sounds. It sounded somewhat like coyotes or foxes, but I’m not sure! It was similar to a yelping or barking sound?? 😊

  • @jessicafuller9170
    @jessicafuller9170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love watching your videos! The Momma black bear nursing her two cubs was sweet. The one cub had an itch he/she couldn't scratch!

  • @michaelhaering7876
    @michaelhaering7876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Truly the earth is a lovely place. Thank you so much for bringing this to us. A masterful film in a minimalist way. Absolute best to you. -- Michael

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter623 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some of the best footage of a black bear and her cubs in the wild I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing.

  • @FREDOGISFUUN
    @FREDOGISFUUN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love your posts, everyone comments how they like you do not add music to ruin a nice video. Your videos inspire me to dig out my gear to do some hiking again, I hope there are many others that will feel the same. Thank you.

  • @lauriejames3657
    @lauriejames3657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Made me so homesick for Slough Creek. Baby Bear was sure a character. What a treat!

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did that exact hike June 2018. Fantastic trail. When you ran into the momma black bear and cubs looks like the same area I encounter a momma black bear with 2 cubs. Big memory for me!

  • @tammydeboard6537
    @tammydeboard6537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could have watched them cubs all day. I've always wanted to see bears in person but never had the chance. My favorite are Grizzly bears. Thank you.

  • @deborahbeeks3933
    @deborahbeeks3933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cute baby bears love watching them 🐻🐻😍

  • @rachels594
    @rachels594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you ! This is awesome. I get to travel places I may never get to visit through your beautiful and natural videos. I’m sure you must have quite a zoom to get those bear shots! The cubs are precious.

  • @johnlivingston5689
    @johnlivingston5689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    that little one was so adorable!

  • @uhaneokalanijames8029
    @uhaneokalanijames8029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your videos are so calming. just pure nature, it speaks for itself. you capture it perfectly thank you!

  • @jesss7930
    @jesss7930 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for keeping the natural audio! Now I can know what I’m hearing if I come across an unseen crane or owl. Great footage to show what to expect (on a very lucky day) out in Yellowstone! 😁👏

  • @wanderertimetogo348
    @wanderertimetogo348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch you watching the bears all day long.

  • @elizabethwhite6364
    @elizabethwhite6364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes - so glad you spotted her and the cubs before you go too close! Really fun to watch!

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both of my adult kids live in Big Sky. I'm hoping to visit right after Labor Day and go camping in Yellowstone. I loved your video, especially the mother black bear with her two little cubs! What an amazing sighting to watch her nursing them. Very sweet! 💕🐻💕

  • @geniemedford9200
    @geniemedford9200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this, Stan! I am just seeing this one, but saw a short clip in one of your later videos. Such cuteness with mom and her two cubs!!! You would think the mom would have gone over and licked the ants off the baby or whatever it was. Guess doing that would ruin the learning process for the baby. Ha!

  • @Linda-wz4mz
    @Linda-wz4mz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much❤ for your kindness in sharing

  • @oldskool4612
    @oldskool4612 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure you know how blessed you are to simply do what you do where you do it. It's a special place and I can tell you understand that. God bless you and good luck on all your future endeavors.

  • @jonathanmiller4336
    @jonathanmiller4336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m at slough creek rite now......you inspired me to come here with my dog!!!!!

  • @jennywren4290
    @jennywren4290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for sharing! We felt as if we were strolling right along with you.

  • @Padoinky
    @Padoinky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live vicariously through your travel experiences - many thanks!

  • @paulconnors1715
    @paulconnors1715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Mr Mills.. Your videos are edifying and inspiring. Keep them coming !

  • @tallieallen397
    @tallieallen397 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing and hearing all the sights of nature as if I am there.

  • @teresabarbao8593
    @teresabarbao8593 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What amazing bear video , so cute watching those baby cubs , an there Mama. Nice green grass for them to eat. Alot of nice scenery, beautiful day at slough.thank you Stan.

  • @jeffreyvasquez6519
    @jeffreyvasquez6519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnificent. looks like you were stuck there for quite awhile.. Great vid. Thanks

  • @DrJohn493
    @DrJohn493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I too like the way you let the scenery and the wildlife tell the story.

  • @greggchilds9654
    @greggchilds9654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific video, as usual, Stan. And your editing is also great. I agree: all we want with your video is the visual and natural audio, no music overlay.

  • @suepeterson5675
    @suepeterson5675 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stan , Thank you for sharing. Your hikes are so enjoyable & relaxing to watch. Also the natural sounds , no music are very nice. 👍👍😊

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely superb piece of work. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks fir taking the time and trouble AND fir sharing it with us.

  • @cierakitty
    @cierakitty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all the Yellowstone area, go back every chance I get

  • @CLIFFLIX
    @CLIFFLIX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING video! Thank you sooooo much for sharing with us!

  • @555Trout
    @555Trout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    20 years ago was camping at slough wirh just a tarp vstrung between trees, open on the ends. Dawn my girlfriend wakes me up bloody screaming that a bear was sniffing her face.
    I hop out and about that time a wide eyed terrified hiker looking into camp area saying a damn bear came running full speed at him down the trail out if camp and had to jump for it.
    My girl woke up with the bear in her face, she screamed, fortunately scaring the bear into the hikers path.
    She never camped with me again. 🙂

    • @johnisbell574
      @johnisbell574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She probably never camped out with anyone again!

    • @555Trout
      @555Trout 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnisbell574 😃

    • @peacefulwife5199
      @peacefulwife5199 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dawn lost out on a lot of exciting camping trips. Poor gal.....You gotta find a woman made from sturdy stock, good birthing hips, someone who can kill the meat and cook it. 👍

  • @WildlifePatrol
    @WildlifePatrol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I watch your videos I feel like Im watching NAT GEO!!! FYI I didn't know Owls made that kind of noise! Awesome!

  • @kw1265
    @kw1265 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Stan for the serene experiential and so well captured gift of nature and sharing your treks!

  • @priscillaross-fox9407
    @priscillaross-fox9407 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to visit Yellowstone but it was not meant to be so now I'm and "armchair traveler". Beautiful well done video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @goognamgoognw6637
    @goognamgoognw6637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved that video. Appreciated the sounds of nature is as important as the view.

  • @tammy4him42
    @tammy4him42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @roadtripmom
    @roadtripmom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a lovely video Stan. Enjoy all of your videos so much!! Thank you!

  • @thomascallahan7547
    @thomascallahan7547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty for no music and a wonderful trip

  • @fruity_hiker
    @fruity_hiker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video, so relaxing!

  • @mlmmr6746
    @mlmmr6746 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this awesome video with us all. 👏 I really love the sound of nature 💝

  • @chrisjanulewski9944
    @chrisjanulewski9944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the little Cubs with their Mom

  • @Linda-wz4mz
    @Linda-wz4mz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She's nursing right there by the trail omg ❤❤

  • @djg5950
    @djg5950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is opposite of what you would see in Shenandoah NP or the Smokies. There they send cubs up trees when around humans (unless you seek them out in secluded wooded areas like some professional photographers do). The fact that she nursed her cubs right in front of you shows no fear of humans on her part. I'm guessing that some hikers drop food and food wrappers (wildlife eat those, too) on the trails and that is why she hung around the trail so long unconcerned with your presents. Interesting to see this behavior in Yellowstone.

    • @djg5950
      @djg5950 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noreenn6976 Bears may have poor eyesight but their sense of smell is much better than humans. She can smell him, I'm sure.

  • @markissboi3583
    @markissboi3583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most natural bear watching video ive seen 👍

    • @StanMills
      @StanMills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark, thank you for all your comments. You watched a lot of videos today. Thank you.

    • @markissboi3583
      @markissboi3583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@StanMills Always watch your Videos & tell others 1st time you commented im blessed

  • @thewonderof06790
    @thewonderof06790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good thing you spotted her before she took up nursing behind that tree. That could have been an even closer encounter.

    • @martinyuhas929
      @martinyuhas929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Public Places Wild Spaces The whole encounter seemed very dangerous to me

    • @randallmarsh1187
      @randallmarsh1187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martinyuhas929 You do understand that his camera has a 65X zoom, right? He could be a couple hundred yards away.

  • @bearlycamping
    @bearlycamping 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I did this same hike the day before you did this and saw that same cinnamon coloured black bear. I could have seen more but wasn't brave enough to start at 5am.

  • @isaacnelson5153
    @isaacnelson5153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved watching that, thanks.

  • @johnsellers2999
    @johnsellers2999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good footage. Thanks. Loved it

  • @jago76
    @jago76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wondering how far away you were from the mom and cubs. She seemed to be looking directly at you and was unconcerned.

  • @WildlifePatrol
    @WildlifePatrol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Stan, I will be the new Slough Creek campground host this year for 2020 from June15th to October 15th and will be going on daily hikes into the backcountry. I will have about 8 hours each day to hike and shoot wildlife photography. Sometimes I will have a 2-3 day period where I could do an overnight backpacking trip too. I plan on uploading some good wildlife videos to my TH-cam channel. Hopefully I can make some as good as yours! I was wondering if you could drop by the Slough Creek Campground sometime in June? I would like to meet with you and learn a bit about the area. I'm also looking for someone like yourself that would be open to the idea of having someone like myself join you on a few long distance hikes around the Slough Creek / Lamar valley area. Anyways, I enjoy watching all your videos and look forward to future ones too. Thanks, Gunner

    • @StanMills
      @StanMills  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nomadic Tactical, that is great news that you got that job. Yes, I normally do Slough Creek in June. And I will check with you to find out when you can do it also. Thanks for letting me know.

  • @emtnest
    @emtnest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing... I'm wondering if you've ever had to use bear spray...awesome footage!!

  • @brunab8867
    @brunab8867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely and relaxing video to watch

  • @colleensmith3374
    @colleensmith3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best yet!!! Thank u

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think it about 22 miles round trip no matter what time of day it is undertaken.
    Awl ...... or ....... Owl

    • @peacefulwife5199
      @peacefulwife5199 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess that depends on what part of the country your from. My friends husbands name is Ed. It's a ony syllable word. She's from Southeast Missouri. She says his name like a three syllable word, Edddddd. It's the drawl. Awl or Owl. Is it y'all or Ya'll or you all? It just depends. 😁❤

  • @billiebleach7889
    @billiebleach7889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Videos like this seem to attract a certain kind of people....just look at the civilised comment section and you’ll see what I’m talking about

  • @andrewbarr1227
    @andrewbarr1227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! Would you recommend this hike for wildlife in early/mid May and mid September?

  • @susiepittman601
    @susiepittman601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing. Thanks so much.

  • @BluestemMemories
    @BluestemMemories 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing day. Thank you.

  • @B1B904
    @B1B904 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the second bird making the loud cry after the great horned owl? the one with the long legs and the red crest.

  • @WalterZw
    @WalterZw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How lovely

  • @FREDOGISFUUN
    @FREDOGISFUUN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question to Stan, do grizzles and black bears interbreed, or do they view each other as competitors? Are Hybrids fertile if they exist?

    • @martinyuhas929
      @martinyuhas929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BLADE STEEL Grizzlies eat black bear

  • @ricki-bobby
    @ricki-bobby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We did that "day" hike back in the late 80's. 3.5 hours up, fished for 7 hours and 3.5 hours out. Our bodies paid for it the next couple days but it was worth it because the fishing was really good back then. By every measure it's nowhere near as good now

    • @johnbradford6845
      @johnbradford6845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      By what measure? It certainly gets way more pressure now, no question about that. I fished it in the late 60's, through the 70's and 80's, and the last time in the mid 90's. Stellar throughout. I'm kind of dating myself here. I live not not far away and reports are that it's as good as ever.

    • @mauallen4234
      @mauallen4234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      john bradford Betcha the fish hate your old ass there. Just kidding. Be nice to those bears there.

    • @ricki-bobby
      @ricki-bobby 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fishing in the 1st meadow is not even close to what it was back then. It's over fished and the numbers have been down for a while. Go up there now when the cutts are spawning... you will not see the numbers of fish that existed in the past. In the 80's-90's 18-20" fish were paired up all over the place - every shallow gravel area was packed. It was unreal. It's still a very scenic place that has not changed one bit

  • @arturspaho2783
    @arturspaho2783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect area.

  • @4best637
    @4best637 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most important thing is that you don't do harm to those beautiful creatures 🙏

    • @StanMills
      @StanMills  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is the way I believe also.

  • @sopwithsnoopy8779
    @sopwithsnoopy8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are black bears rarer than grizzlies in Yellowstone?
    I've been to Yellowstone once, and we saw many grizzlies and only one momma black bear with one cub.

  • @davidkozelsky
    @davidkozelsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Itchy baby stole the show!

  • @constancelengle2720
    @constancelengle2720 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Great job!

  • @tonynewton5713
    @tonynewton5713 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stan, going early October. Would you recommend the northern range for the most opportunities for wildlife? If not... what would be your best bet for that time? And thanks so much for all this great content!! Also, what was your distance on these cubs if you dont mind...

  • @tabutog
    @tabutog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why do bears always have an unreachable itch?

  • @virginiasanchez4614
    @virginiasanchez4614 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think the little cub had something bothering him? He kept going to the same spot and licking it.

  • @Wearespurstv
    @Wearespurstv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned people always got lost at Sloughs or tragic things always happened in a slough. I can picture two old neighbors talking. Hey Eustis do you know what happened to brother Eli? He was following the slough to the canyon last I knew and that was 10 years ago. NEVER FOLLOW a slough

  • @air4334
    @air4334 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful to watch !!!

  • @PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower
    @PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah be safe Mate, Great footage but take care hey🖒

  • @davepanichelle1478
    @davepanichelle1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe that was a Long-eared owl, Stan.

  • @WildBlueDiscovery
    @WildBlueDiscovery 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00...how far up is that water fall. I have been as far as the 2nd meadow. thanks!

  • @WildBlueDiscovery
    @WildBlueDiscovery 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome bear footage!

  • @traviscoates6878
    @traviscoates6878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So do you carry a sidearm, or just bear spray? How about sat phone or emergency beacon? Just curious, and absolutely love your vids Sir...Keep it up!

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason6540 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great footage. How far were you from the grizzley? Obvious he saw you, but was interred. I ran into a momma black bear with two Cubs last year, looks like same area, 1.5 miles from TH? I did the exact hike 6.21.18.
    I did not see a grizzley, but reports that one was in the area then.
    Thanks!

  • @keepthemwild4795
    @keepthemwild4795 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely hike. Is this a popular trail? Do you see other hikers along the trail once a while? Seems like you have the trail all by yourself. :)

  • @tallieallen397
    @tallieallen397 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of items do you take with you for safety purposes.

  • @patheticmtb9750
    @patheticmtb9750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    !My goodness, I miss Yellowstone! Excellent video, how close were the bears? Looks like a lot of zoom. I'd be tense!

  • @inkmanparker5754
    @inkmanparker5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @michelemichele5204
    @michelemichele5204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yea a lot of nature to watch. after seeing 1 grizzly, and a momma black bear with cubs, ahhh when now is it time to get the hell outta dodge?

    • @peacefulwife5199
      @peacefulwife5199 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a good thing you didn't know about the Prairie Rattler it's the only venomous snake in Yellowstone.

  • @tracytremelling388
    @tracytremelling388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Sandhill cranes can be heard for miles.

  • @markcrepp2025
    @markcrepp2025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are fascinating. Yellowstone is so beautiful. Do you always hike alone?

  • @marjorjorietillman856
    @marjorjorietillman856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor little guy, he must have a bad tick or flea broken, he’s been scratching for a while now.

  • @SanJuanMountainBob
    @SanJuanMountainBob 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Stan. I just got the SX70 and notice a motor sound on the videos. It's not a zoom motor as it's on all videos. I've turned off stabilization to no avail. I haven't received my ordered cold shoe yet for mic mounting. So that might help. I actually hear the sound while standing there taking video. Have you had any issues with that? Thanks.

  • @MrWinger1951
    @MrWinger1951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to view your videos. Question: The playback resolution is limited to 360P, was that by mistake or due to the camera you were using?

    • @MrWinger1951
      @MrWinger1951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StanMills Ok, thanks.

    • @StanMills
      @StanMills  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see it is high definition now. Thanks

  • @greggchilds9654
    @greggchilds9654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that a Sandhill Crane right after the Great Horned Owl (oops, Awl)?

  • @homesteaderwant2b
    @homesteaderwant2b 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Stan

  • @joshjacobson502
    @joshjacobson502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos. What kind of camera do you use, especially to get good quality with a strong zoom?