DEEP IN THE WOODS I Have to Protect Myself
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Recently retired warden here
California penal code 25640 describes the exemption to the prohibition of concealed carry of a firearm for licensed hunters and anglers.
So while fishing, concealed carry by a licensed angler is legal. I always recommend an angler print a copy of that exemption and keep it with them because I have found many deputies/police/CHP are not aware of that exemption.
Additionally, while on federal land avoid carrying into any structure of any kind.
Very true. This isn't exactly stuff taught at the RBC. Unsure if CDFW teaches this specific stuff for theirs but for sure it's not a topic in the LDs.
Thank you for your continued service, that is, knowledge for fellow anglers/ hunters.
open carry not concealed.
@@chileking1988
Concealed is legal while fishing.
@@grod7204 Thanks for the info! Is this still tied into the national forest rule?
Let’s all appreciate how hard he works to give us good content by making footage from every possible direction from even under to car from aerial view
What park did he visit
I worry less about four legged animals than I do two-leggers nowadays.
Agreed. Never been knifed by a bobcat.
@Chandler Russell you right 😄 🤣 still never had one jump me for my wallet though. Just my nuggets.
Unless it’s a brown bear, they go for the face and groin exclusively.
Beware of dueling banjos.
💯
I officially nominate Matt for a guest appearance on the Meateater podcast. He brings a different prospective to the outdoor/hunting & fishing world; a city boy just trying to relish in what mother nature provides. And while producing great video content.
Yessssss
Great idea
Yes
Don’t yeet the trout man !
Matt I been watching you for years man and just your whole demeanor of being calm collected and relaxed is so infectious on my worst days when I pull up one of your videos my whole mood changes and feels like I’m kickin it with an old friend. I’m in the bay too hopefully I can run into you one day. Keep doing you man
coudnt describe it better
This is the paramedic in me but you are forgetting one vital piece of equipment for safety man. A HELMET!!!! You can't call us for help if you are suffering from a TBI man. Its the one thing people forget that will actually save your life! Love the video as always. This wilderness ones are really fun to watch. Protect the melon.
Excellent point!
There's certainly a much higher likelihood of cracking your melon than being attacked by a bear in California.
id rather die than wear a helmet fishing
@@rainnants Yeah imagine being out there with a helmet on loool that would be dumb. Chances of you hitting ur head perfectly is so low, maybe older people.
And a TQ
Once again another great video. Only suggestion is to wear a helmet when cycling terrain like that. One wrong rock will send you flying resulting in head trama. Your family will appreciate the helmet to protect you.
Idk depends really, if you're going fast or doing smt risky or riding on the road then sure, if you're careful you won't ever fall off badly enough to land on ur head lol.
@@yeahyeah4433 nah he tryna secure our boy
I agree w/ the helmet, especially being that steep; I would also recommend not having one in the chamber if your mountain biking steep terrain; a better idea, check the retention on that holster and trust it. Nice area!
I was fishing Lake Mary at Mammoth lakes 4 years ago.
Upon returning to the parking lot a Sheriff was there and saw I was wearing
my Colt .45 Combat Commander.
He laughed and said, why the gun? There’s no bears here! I told him it’s not for bears, and he said, what’s it for? I said to him, have you ever seen the movie Deliverance?
OMG please don't tell people to use hollow points nor lead on bears! Your best bet (and it'll save your life) use hard cast Keith style bullets (Underwood or Buffalo Bore brands).
I use the Hard Cast Flat Nose rounds in Idaho while in the woods; Hollow points may work on a bear without a fat layer (such as right out of their den in the Spring) but otherwise the hollow point will splatter the fat layer and may not not penetrate into anything vital... and it really aggravates the bear! I really like the copper Lehigh projectile that is loaded by Underwood. You have the best cinematography of any TH-cam sports channel... your layout and angles with your drone are the best. Thank you!
Agreed... I carry the G40 10mm longslide with the underwood ammo up here in Idaho as well. Even with the longer barrel of the G40 I wouldn't trust hollow points to get through and stop a charging bear. 10mm is already on the low end of bear defense....better to shoot over penetration than under when a bear is determined to put the hurt on ya.
@@joshuacornelius25 10mm on the low end!? What do u carry?
What is bad about protection? Nothing! It’s smart and a right. And, when I was living near the Shawnee National Forrest in southern Illinois yrs. ago when I was fishing for big bluegill I always used crickets. Chirp chirp.
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Awesome video Matt so nice and peaceful outdoors. You right though having a peace of mind having a firearms accessible makes for an enjoyable experience. Anyways epic video again as usual stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas
Jump the curve for uss on cam hahaha
You are the best fishermen ever I used to watch you so much!(I be going through a lot now lol but) I’m glad I can always come back to show you love we appreciate you!! Thank you 🖤 im with you on this journey man
Thank you Sir for the time and effort you put into each and every one of your videos while still also living your life with your family! ALWAYS A GREAT ADVENTURE WITH YOU!
The constitution give you the right to open or conceal carry anywhere. With the exception of courthouses, schools and private property
Get rid of the hollow points. Those won’t penetrate the hide of the bear . They are made for humans. Get underwood ammo or Buffalo boar ammo.
It's crazy to see how far you've taken this channel, this is like a whole movie.
No bike helmet? Had a few crash and burns split helmet on one of them. Have fun Matt watch all time. Have a couple of your shirts great buys.
Nice. I have been watching your videos for over 5 years now and I am so glad and relieved to see you arming yourself to protect your life in the wild. You can never know if or when a 4 or 2-legged creature is out of its mind, bent on making you their next kill or meal will be just around the next bend of the trail. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Love your vids bro. God bless.
Damn bro. I’m scared as hell of heights and was legit getting anxiety while you drove up that ledge. Haha
Awesome yet again! As a fellow outdoorsman and gun enthusiast, YES open carry while hunting & fishing, AS WELL AS spend some time at your local range/national forest/BLM Land with your firearm to get to know how the firearm operates. Just like cars & driving, firearms are tools, so you must learn to properly use them in the best of times and the worst of times; as well as understand all the rules associated. Cheers!
Those that know me have heard me say it millions of times... "I love the land in California but hate the state of California"... let that sink in
I have a G22 .40 cal that I take with me into the woods and at night on the delta. Partly for wild animals like bear and mountain lion, but people too. It's definitely a necessity when you go into remote places alone. Just another tool in the bag.
I will never have anything bad to say about this man. Most entertaining and realest guy out there, bike looks insane and still man enough to say it has some nicks and nacks and still wants to improve it before release. Clean shirts also super fire 🔥
You also can carry while coming or going fishing or hunting so you can carry while your aunt when you leave your house on your way to go hunting or fishing and you can still carry when you're on your way home from hunting or fishing. Always read your gun laws don't ever ask somebody about the gun laws always read them
Yes very tricky the way they word certain things.
10 mm is a very wise choice. Just make sure you have the best ammo too! Not a fan of Glock personally, I prefer EAA products myself. Specifically the Tanfoglio line before they parted ways. Having said that, they are very reliable tools.
Hey bro, been a huge fan of your channel for years. Come fishing in Texas. We don’t carry guns into the woods, we carry them to the gas station. We don’t have the same fish as you, but we have prehistoric monsters that require that Glock to land. Keep up the videos. 👍
This guy is truly living a Fisherman's Life 👌
Matts, no need for one in the chamber most of the time. Pulling the slide takes a fraction of a second but leaving it out of the chamber makes the firearm much safer if you were to take a spill on your bike or slip and get banged up in the rapids. Just my two cents. I also carry while in the bush.
I’m glad you posted this because I always wondered being in deserted places, maybe camping for days alone. Thank you for this content
Shoot I’ve always had guns in the mountains. Don’t go without em. No matter what I’m doing there!
I believe the gentleman you spoke to was incorrect. It’s a little more complicated than just “yes you can carry.” You also CAN carry it concealed while fishing.
California Penal Code, Section 12025, prohibits carrying concealed firearms in California, but Section 12027 provides an exemption. (a) A person is not prohibited by this section from carrying a concealed firearm on or about his or her person while hunting or fishing. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a person who is licensed to hunt or fish under the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11362) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code; or (2) an employee of a law enforcement agency, as defined in subdivision (a), who carries a firearm while engaged in the performance of official duties while on duty or while off duty as an officer of such agency.
Went fresh water fishing the other day and resorted back to all of your videos to get my knots down! appreciate you Matt!
Catch anything?
@@flounder7181 caught some keeper rainbow trout here in NorCal
@@sbreezy0120 ahh shii I’m also NorCal good stuff I’m trying to get out there and get me some trout as well heard it be bussin
@@flounder7181 oh sweet! Humboldt to be exact. They're pretty active rn, good luck out there!
Bro Love the merch, especially the hoodies and beanies, Yo so Greg Ovens is doing another 30 day challenge with Amos Rodriguez and I thought with his survival skills and your insane fishing skills would make a great colab if you were interested, love you bro!!!
Man when I was a kid and I mean 9 years old, I took Hunters Safety school and when I was 10 I got my Hunting License from California Fish And Game. I used to carry a riffle or shotgun almost everywhere I hiked. That was 43 years ago. Even my buddy from school did the same thing and we would go fishing and hunting all the time together. So many rules now. Now the only rule I prescribe to now is "Don't break into my house". It won't go well. I lived in California then... I live in Florida now. .. I can legally wax somebody just for trespassing on my property. Of course that depends on a few things. Are they armed? Do they have criminal records? Did they try to steal things? Did they try to break into my house? Guy trying to break in my front door... I just shoot right through the door and call 911. Let the cops file the report. Matt you should file for a concealed carry permit. It's not that hard to do.
In parts of California it is absurdly difficult to acquire a concealed carry permit. If I’m not mistaken, in the Bay Area where Mats resides, it’s next to impossible
@@ForWilson490
Not true
San Francisco have
Issued
Multiple concealed carry permits
One to Dianne Feinstein in 1978
And
One to an un-named individual
Probably
William Randolph Hearst.
@@ForWilson490 exactly I'm surprised he even went public with owning 1.
Why he's out in the wild. does it really matter if it's out there in public That's the requirement of the law anyways
@@ForWilson490 which is exactly why there is much crime in San Francisco and Oakland.
Good thing your armed. Those bears and cougars could smell that food a mile away!
Mann I’m so glad to see how far you’ve come love you bro stay safe and keep on fishin!!!
I have been looking into getting an Ebike and I would much rather get one backed by you. Can't wait until they drop. Anyone tryna start an ebike fishing group in the bay?
A herd of deer I don’t know what you would call a herd of deer
YOU CALL IT A HERD OF DEER!! 😂😂
The far away shot of you driving on that narrow road was killer 🤯. And the bike is looking awesome, can’t wait to see what more you do with it
Son a 10mm is a decent Man Stopper but it's not even close enough for a bear...
Unless you get lucky...
You need a 44mag and you need to hit it in the head or weight bearing legs. .
A heart shot will only piss it off until it uses up all of it's adrenaline... Trust me I'm from Alaska...😉
Hopefully next year Patricia will be healthier and you and I can do that trip. I still haven't had a chance to take my e-bike out of the city yet.
Brother I also carry a Glock 20 when I'm out hiking or fishing in California. It's a very very gun. But you want to carry a Hot load that's hard cast. 💥 I hope it never happens. But Howell points or no good with a bear🚫 you need hard cast 💯💯🎯
A hollow point will be useless on a brown bear, would expand way before striking vital organs. A smaller black may may be stopped. Hard cast all the way. However, unless your shots are well placed you will die well before the bear. Is it worth it to think you may have killed a bear?
YOu are much better off with bear spray which will work well on a lion too.
That place is beautiful!
Hey Matts, consider lifting that left elbow nice and high when holstering/unholstering. The muzzle is pointed right at your arm.
yup. No need to point a loaded gun at yourself. Good advice 👍🏽
And a 10 going straight into you isn’t going to be pretty
God help you if you shoot a bear or cougar in CA without a tag. (There are no mountain lion tags in CA since 1991). Better have life threatening video and witnesses and can prove you couldn’t have retreated.
My boy Edge Concepts out here doing big things. So glad his hard work is paying off.
Shouldnt have to worry about whether you are hunting or fishing.It should be legal for a qualified citizen to carry their firearm concealed or open carry without question all the time.Especially in the woods, accidentally walk into guerilla weed grow and get shot in the national forest in California these days.
Wow, the scenery... just, WOW.
Yup been on that road, it’s scary AF. Black rock lake gives me eerie vibes.
What if someone was leaving as you were coming ? I'll be scared trying to backup. I'm scared of heights.
the person going up hill has right of way, so you have to go back to the last turn out.
@@warchitect73 easier said then done on that road.
Firearm, backpack, fishing gear, all good to go. Please tell me you carry a first-aid kit with you. In places like this no one around it could save your life.
Great caliber choice!! Many people are not familiar with the the 10mm cartridge but this caliber is a powerhouse round that falls into the Magnum category. My Glock 29 is my EDC (Everyday Carry), my Glock 20 is my backwood gun, and my Glock 40 MOS is my big game/dangerous game hunting gun.
FYI, when carrying, make sure you load your mag with copper or lead free rounds. When you carry, especially when in the forest, you're subjecting yourself to hunting regulation. Carrying copper or lead free ammo will save you from a headache with legality issues.
The blood line you reference is actually the kidney of the fish. I've spent over 40 years romping through forest and wilderness areas in the West and have never felt the need to carry a firearm for safety. All of the bears I have encountered have tucked tail as soon as they realize you are there and the only lion I've seen is when it crossed the road in front of me. I'll carry bear spray in some areas like in Grizzly country. I only time I carry a gun in the woods is when I hunt.
Shut up
Interesting. I made similar calls in 2022 and did OC (Open Carry) during my fishing trips while camping this year. You can CCW if you have a permit. Also, according to my research, you can OC even when hiking (even when not hunting or fishing or traveling to/from those activities). But remember, Nat'l Forests are not the same as Nat'l Parks - in which the latter are very restrictive in California in which case CCW is the only option. You can't even have pepper spray, bb guns, paintball guns, etc in Yo/SeKi (Yosemite/Sequioa & Kings Canyon) "Parks" in contrast with "Forests". Another interesting point and discussion that can be found (if you search) is the idea of 9mm for defense against a real bear attack (I say real because it would be too easy for someone to mistake a bluff charge (common with black bears) with anything else to shoot it unjustifiably. At the same time, I've never been in that situation to judge anyone too harshly). Anyway, while 9mm self-defense hollow point is commonly viewed as non-effective against a bear, a 9mm FMJ may be a different story...
Hey Mats, love the video. Don't know if you do already, but consider bringing an IFAK kit whenever you go out with a gun. Accidental discharges can happen and you'll need some basic life saving tools with you at all times.
Accidental discharges generally never ever happen. In fact it’s mechanically impossible for a Glock to accidentally discharge.
@@rifleshooterchannel208 im talking about human induced accidental discharges.. from yourself or someone out in the woods.
@@Mic1TheSinger Those are negligence, not accidents.
Did you get that magazine during freedom week?? It looks like it has a greater than 10 round capacity
And you know this man!!!! All law abiding gun owners bought magazines during freedom week! No 10 round bullshit going in our guns 😂
I've fished and hiked in the middle of nowhere all my life and never ever felt the need to have a gun or even bear spray, despite seeing bears a lot and living in the area with the highest concentration of cougars in the world.
Only takes 1
There nothing that I have read that says you have to have your firearm locked in the trunk. It can be anywhere in your vehicle as long as it’s unloaded and locked in an approved lock box.
First fish had the color hues of a Rainbow. Your videos are the best!
Bro that was the most beautiful place, you gotta go back and do some more fishing, I’m sure there are larger fish there!
the reason I like to carry concealed is to not offend anyone.
The exact reason to open carry
Lol. A black bear isn’t going to come after or attack you. Lmao. Those things run away faster then you will!
10mm. Ahh a man of culture
This was a incredible experience brother. Great video , I was not even there and I was having a great time 😀 👍. Love the views and the journey, in my head I jumped in for that fish lol. Thanks again for bringing me along.
anyone who thinks carrying a gun is a political statement is stupid. its a choice and a right, self defense is important especially out in the wild
dude.. having that natural stone table to cook on and even as a plate to put your food on... fucking legit man. you should still buy like 3 more of those pocket knives and stash them all over... and the leectric bike is really interesting i cant wait to see more about it all
Watch Armed Fisherman on TH-cam on firearms & fishing.
B safe y'all
I always have an extra mag. I everyday carry a little 9mm Sig 365 with an extended mag for my pinky. I have a back up mag that's just a stock flush magazine. Everytime I completely breakdown and clean my firearm I breakdown and clean my magazines as well. I was in the military and had to shoot alot in warzones. In the United Staates in all my years of carrying I've never had to even reach for my firearm. A little luck and alot of training. Just thought I'd share
Black bear would run from you what you’ve to worry about is mountains lions or cougars they would chase you on that bike
Great vlog as always, Love your life.
I bet those fish both saw you and heard you. Those wild trout are spooky dude. There a video on YT from like the 70s or 80s that is a bunch of underwater footage of trout. Changed the whole way I approached fishing for trout.
Link of video???
@svtkilr th-cam.com/video/R3ykeeE3ECI/w-d-xo.html It's called the Underwater World of Trout it used to be on YT not sure what happened to them.
Never let anyone make you think you're wrong for protecting yourself. It is about respecting it and learning how to use it, both of which you have done. Cheers.
When you hold the minus button and the bike is in peddle assist 1 or above the bike will go into walk mode into you take your finger off the minus button. This helps to walk up steep hills instead of feathering the throttle
Wild trout tastes better than farm raised trout. I've caught wild trout in Yosemite and Strawberry. Awesome catch and cook on the trout. I've tried using the crickets🦗 when I was fishing in Lake Camanche and the trouts were not biting it either. Nightcrawlers will guarantee a fish bite. Awesome post! 🤙🏽
Just so you know it’s illegal to keep rainbows in Yosemite
@@Sweedurbex depends on where and what time of the year. The Merced which runs through Yosemite has a take limit and a gear restriction for only certain times of year
@@Sweedurbex in the park. Most locals fish just outside park boundaries and still refer to it as Yosemite. Fyi
@@jessesilva4768 yes you can keep rainbows from foresta Rd downstream to lake McClure on the Merced river.
@@jessesilva4768 well inside the park boundary there is a zero bag limit on rainbow trout and barbless hooks
No hollow point for bear use underwood extreme penatrators they penatrate and do damage with bear you want preparation
Ok, love the videos Matt, and what a location! But as someone who has spent a great deal of time in the outdoors in true wilderness (bush Alaska). I am a little disturbed by how much emphasis urban dwellers place on firearms when venturing into the wild. Those things will only keep you safe if 1) you are trained and competent with the weapon and 2) you can keep your cool when encountering sudden danger. Almost everything in the wild including bears and mountain lions will want to avoid humans so take your gun but don't be nervous up there. Also, get someone to teach you motocross skills such as how to navigate your bike safely downhill in rough terrain. Believe it or not, the Front brake is the most important! Gloves and good footwear as well as a helmet will protect you in a crash. You can take that stuff off while you're fishing. That said, best of luck on your adventures.
Why shouldn't people carry while in the wild? 4 legged predators aren't the only ones out there to worry about.
I'm one of the most avid and die hard fishermen you will ever meet. I'd go out in 25' seas in a john boat before driving on those roads.
I can't imagine the pain the the ass/hoops you had to jump through just to get a firearm in Cali.
Just to reiterate what someone else has already commented... A Glock 10 mm is not going to stop a charging bear...
You may wanna consider a Browning rifle...
Or several grenades.
It's better than a pointy stick.
Bears like yall smell that..somebody is making us breakfast. lol
California wild trout is one of the best tasting fish in the world.
Severely under armed for bear protection 44 mag at least or you’re gonna make it angry
Oh, btw
Get yourself a small piece of wood to use as a cutting board👍
Whatch out for the 2 legged animals that reside in a Sacramento,those are the most dangerous
I love my state of Texas where it's legal to carry openly or concealed anywhere
I worry about not having enough BUTTER! Never leave home or when going go into the woods carry a butter kit 🎉🎉
Same. I switch to ghee when I can't keep the butter chilled. Game changer
Rainbow for Shure. Native fish have their own characteristic's
Haven’t watched in a bit you can’t even hardly enjoy the video due to all the ads
Just a little advice, always keep the same type of ammo throughout the mag, switching rounds up like this will likely cause a jam and that is something you don’t want when running into a grizzley .
Hey bro, I spend a lot of time in the Sierras. 2 legged beasts are more of an issue. Have had some sketchy dudes threaten me and my buddies. Fortunately, we were also armed, so those threats didn't escalate. But, with that being said, I've been chased by a mountain lion before. Be safe out there man.
You need the canik tp9 sf elite with 124 gr jhp
Reminds me when I was younger my father would take my sister's and I to Yosemite and the road there was crazy! Miss those days. Keep doing what you're doing matt! Been watching you for years now.
Another cool episode, I carry a 22 mag. Ruger when I go wood hauling for winter. I feel safer with it as well. Plus every stop to jump out to haul wood I look up the pine trees to make sure a mountain lion is not sitting up there, ready to pounce on me. 😊
.22 mags are a no joke I have a nice marlin 22 mag and it’s a nail driver
This guy is the BOB ROSS of fishing and carrying guns. It was so “peaceful” to watch him do all of this.
I've never been fishing in my life and I'm 28 years old lmao sometimes I get a little down about it since I didn't have a dad around to ever teach me things like this but watching your videos I learn so much and they always calm me down I'm grateful for that thanks for being you and don't ever stop man P.S Bay area stand up lol
I walked that trail down to the river a few years back while hunting. Bears sometimes use that car as a den.
You are very brave on this cliff and abyss road. 28:49 seconds is a story that brings a lot of emotions and impressions from a cinematic perspective, you also love the wild deer when you tell it to calm down and call it family. Respect the video and respect you too.
Must really suck living in a State where your Constitutional rights are so limited.
Remember kids, a little butter means go crazy with the butter