Subsistence HUNT | FISH | FORAGE a year of wild harvest
2024 ж. 27 Нау.
435 384 Рет қаралды
Justin Balzer AKA Griz, is an avid hunter, fisherman and all around outdoorsman. In every season he strives to spend as much time as he can in wildernesses both far and near, chasing the wild harvests that his home province of British Columbia has to offer. This is the primary means by which he chooses to source the food that sustains himself and his family. Follow along on a full year of his practice of subsistence.
Presented by Savage Arms
with support from Leupold Optics
and help from GOHUNT and Canadian Kawasaki Motors
FEATURING Justin Balzer AKA Griz, Scotti Griffin, Fraser Jade & Freya
with Hayden Strathearn, Dan Storer & Landon Siguoin
A FARGONE FILM
Produced by Nolan Schneider
Filmed and Edited by Nicholas Thielmann
I think this may be the most wholesome outdoor film I have ever watched. Its hard to narrow down a favourite moment but seeing Griz catching fish on the river bank with Fraser Jade on his chest was a top notch dad moment! Congratulations to everyone involved in putting this together!
Appreciate you saying that! Griz and Scotti are definitely top notch wilderness parents!
Agreed, this was a great one
For me too. Just great!! Best regards from Germany!!💪💪
Minus the fact that he’s exploiting the outdoors for clicks and likes … always a little pathetic to see
Just the opposite actually! Griz was fully living this lifestyle before we asked him if we could tag along on his adventures and make a film with him. Our hope is to inspire more people to get out and explore their own local wilderness and see what it has to offer them!
This is the best outdoor film I’ve ever seen. I’m a new dad and thoughts of providing have me relating to this video in a deep way
It is probably the most beautiful film I’ve seen about outdoors. I really think it’s all a man need, a beautiful family to take care of and the wilderness. Amazing work
Honestly the best part of this movie is just the way you and the family get out and enjoy the outdoors together! Nothing more special then bringing your young ones along and teaching them the ways of the outdoors!
My favourite part was the BOBBER DOWN!! And my second favourite part was me sounding out of breath as I walk to the fishing hole pregnant lol 😂
You are goin to be the best mother, you are such an inspirationto me and my fiance and our lives and letting us get a glimpse of how you guys parent and live. My dream is to work hard enough for me and her to move somewhere nice, live off the land and teach my future children the values of living off of God’s land. You are your husband are such an inspiration ❤
Got chills during the Elk call scene. So visceral. Fantastic work team 👊
Thanks dude! That's a big fav for us too!
What a great film. As someone with three kids in an area where it's still so beneficial to subsistence hunt, I can appreciate the time and work he puts in. Great stuff all.
That’s the best film I’ve seen this year. Outstanding Justin!
What a fantastic way of life you lead with your family. Providing for them must be very satisfying. Having a wife prepared to live where you live and do what you do must be fantastic too. Bringing up your daughter this way is extraordinary. I envy you.
Wow!!!! Nic! A proud mom moment watching your film and seeing the fruits of your labor of love! Favorite moment for me was seeing your smiling face behind the camera in the film credits! Amazing film and amazing group of people who came together to make this film happen! Congrats🎉
Another great one from Fargone. This guy gets it, protection of the environment, foraging, finishing, instilling a passion for nature in his kid and filling the freezer. Personally, I think my favourite part was harvesting the two elk, especially cause it was his buddies first. That is a memory that will last a life time and its awesome when you get to share it with someone.
This video has been saved straight to favourites. One of the very best KZhead contributions I've seen in such a long time. I love how they live and I love how they parent - no doubt they are doing life the best way for themselves, each other and their child. Admiration and respect for them.
This is AWESOME! I have been in France for studying for a year now but am a native of the western farmland of Iceland, flying back home on friday, getting picked up at the airport at 2pm, will leave for fishing Sea trout (hopefully some salmon if Im really lucky) at 6pm, gotta get back into nature. Cant wait to be able to share that with my future kids like you do, awesome watching. And congrats on the kid!
Favourite part is the joy you have in sharing the hunts, fishing, and your knowledge and passion with your wife, your kid, your friends, we need to keep living this way and sharing these experiences together!
Bringing your baby girl out into the wild and introducing her to your world and normal. So humble and pure. Also the double elk was truly incredible!
The best moment is when you see father and daughter together outdoors at the end of this wonderful film! My father had a backpack for myself when I was a baby. He said I slept as he worked. Serenity!
My new favourite outdoor film by far! Love the wholesome family moments and your core values you share through the land as well as your passion and hard work for sustainable living. My partner Scott and I are expecting our first kiddo any day now and my favourite part was watching you guys share your core values with Fraser and immersing her in your lifestyle right from the get go. We are very excited to get out with our little peanut this spring and start the adventures as a family of 3 and share our sustainable lifestyle with our kiddo and teach them so many valuable life lessons through nature like you guys have. Amazing work guys!!
Thanks for saying that! All the best with your growing family!
You guys totally rock! Im so glad that there are people in this world who are humble and appreciative of the world that surrounds you! I live in the country and totally live off what god gives me in the wild as much as time allows me, including my two cane corso's. Including your child is totally awesome! I did that with my son, and it's totality a jump start in life for the kids at every angle imaginable. My son adapts and overcomes every crazy weather change and he is a outside person. It's about being disciplined at every corner of life wherever your at! Good luck! I appreciate your content i truly believe people need to see life as it comes.
This was flat out incredible! Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse into your world. I am nothing short of envious of the lifestyle you are living, from your access to beautiful land and animals, to the passions you clearly share with your life partner, to the wonderful grounded and healthy environment you are going to raise your child in. You sir are doing things the right way. I truly loved every minute of this film.
The double elk day was pretty special, but I think fishing with a baby carrier on your chest is the real highlight for me. Griz and Scottie are doing it right.
It has been a while since I have seen a video this wonderful. It was wholesome without cursing or childish behavior. You just did what was necessary to feed your family. And you have a wonderful family. Thankyou for taking us on this journey.
I think my favorite part was seeing Griz catch all of those beautiful trout! It is hard to have a favorite part because it was all so good! Thank you for making my day!
A wholesome display of passion for the outdoors in different aspects. Love seeing Justin and Scotti bringing Fraser along for all the adventures. It’s the same way I was raised and love seeing other couples doing the same.
Appreciate that you showed everything from the stalk and harvest to the processing - too many films skim over dealing with a downed animal. Thanks.
I really don’t understand how you guys don’t have over 1M subscribers - the content you guys are putting out is crazy!
To je zato jer globalno drustvo forsira bolesno veganstvo i slicna sranja, ljudi su udaljeni od svojih praiskonskih vestina lova i ribolova, sada je moderno imati elektro bicikl, auto na baterije i pasti travke...
this is their first video i watched… amazing quality, editing and overall message. they deserve more for sure
The algorithms won't promote people living free off the land. No profit for the globalist agenda.
Mindblowing right!? 😮
Best part, hands down, was the scene that started at 18:38 with a tailgate diaper change just before you took him fishing. As a dad I have countless tailgate diaper changes while exploring out with my family and I've come to learn that the most memorable family memories are those spent outdoors. Keep it up. This film is inspiring and you've clearly dedicated time, energy, and resources into mastering all the small little skills that add up to being able to provide for your family.
Favourite part had to be the double Elk. Unreal! Also, I love how the film shows how a regular Joe who also works a job in town, can get out there and provide for his family long term.
Great Film! love the content and the perspective of this outdoorsman .Favorite moment is the family fishing together, those are the memories you will cherish forever
His energy and passion for his lifestyle is infectious nice job 👏
The positivity in this video is unmatched
A lot of wisdom and inspiration for all walks of life. The Jade Family represent a heritage of outdoor living but also the future of life with the land. Great job showing all of this, Top Notch!!! Find myself wanting to try Old Milwaukee again. Been a few decades since my beer budget was that low....... 👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼
Great film! Grizz and Scotti's passion for the outdoors and positive outlook will surely pass on to their daughter. My favorite moment was the elk double!
Man after my own heart. Nothing better than providing for the family and raising the next generation to appreciate God’s gift to us. Great cinematography, thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. God bless….
It's really hard to pick a favorite part of this film. As an avid fly fisherman (guide) myself and hunter (world wide) I like how you showed how p the whole family can get outdoors all year round and experience nature and make lifelong lasting memories. And put the best kind of food on your table for your family. Gotta love that Elk hunt.
so incredibly proud of you all!! amazing to see this project come to life. love scotti and griz’s knowledge and passion, it’s contagious!
Such a great film! My favourite moment was watching scotti & Grizz discuss what parenting could look like just before Fraser was born while they’re out fishing! She’s a rock star. Very inspiring!
the best youtube film ive seen in years
Guys, this was incredible! Everything about it was just so wholesome, and Grizz and the family seemed so grateful for everything. I'd have to say my favourite scene was when the camera was under the river, then came up to show Grizz and the dog fishing.
My favorite moment was when you caught the rainbow trout at the beginning of the film resembling a start of an exciting journey!
Great video! I appreciate how you keep your fishing/hunting locations private. I hope more people follow suit. Social media has a way of spoiling all the best spots!
Awesome story! Favorite moment has to be the double up elk hunting. Must have been a wild day. The stoke when they find the second says it all.
Favorite part! That underwater footage of that beautiful Chinock 😍! And anything Scottie 😍 ❤🎉 💃
That’s one of my favourites too
What an amazing film. The Fargone boys are unbelievable what they can capture behind the camera. My favourite scene was the first bugle back from an elk. Brings me right back to that moment. Well done Nic and Nolan. Unforgettable trip with you boys!
This is amazingly well produced for a channel with just 13k subs! Great job
Uno dei migliori documentari di vita di esseri umani in progetto di sostenibilità .❤😊 molto emozionente .like !
Might be one of the best videos I’ve seen on here
Reg 2 Blacktail! So elusive in these jungles! Awesome film!
Great film you guys! It's reassuring to see outdoorsmen and women living and sharing their love for subsistence living and bringing the next generation up in this way of life. Keep charging👍👍
Thanks from Atlanta Ga ❤ EVERYTHING about this video was GREAT🎉
OMG... You guys live life according to a set of values that really resonates profoundly to me. Those rivers, woods, flora, animals, fishes, the smiles on your faces and the tranquility of it all give me trust in humanity and that it is possible to make a living in the wilderness. Favorite moment is absolutely when you find/stumble over that first buck you shot! That was emotional - eyewatering. Nothing is worse than hurting an animal like that and knowing it is out there somewhere hurting, struggling and dying on its own. Thank you for sharing!
awesome flick, I can tell you all are good hearted solid people. Love you see you in the world.
Well done! The case of Old Milwaukee made me chuckle. Great job.
I’m from northern bc . I have two huge freezers ..one for fish , one for elk , moose , deer and chickens 😂. We are blessed to live in bc . I haven’t bought red meat in 8 years and there is nothing better than listening to bugling bulls in our grocery store …the woods . Great video
Best video I've watched on KZhead yet Far as hunting and fishing living off the lands. . The double on the elk was awesome. Glad your buddie got his to .
also that release of that spawner chinookj is a sweet clip
You know I think a lot have people have commented about it but I really related at the beginning when you had you the wife and kiddo on the ice and you were talking about how you want her to have the same love and drive to be outside and do those things as well. I am a few short months away from having my first kid and I have been so excited to do the same with him. I want him to have the love for the outdoors and respect for the animals and I want him to want to harvest animals and live off the land. The outdoors is my happy place and I hope that it will be his as well, my dad has been one of my best friends and I hope that it will be the same for my little guy when he gets here. Phenomenal film!
My favorite part was seeing the transition of just you and your wife to adding in your sweet baby girl. Such a blessing to be able to provide for your family and know exactly where your food came from! Keep up the good work brother.
Fantastic videography, best part was all the fly fishing
This was an awesome film! You are really living the dream. I have fished my whole life but now I am getting into hunting since I am nearing the end of my hockey career. I am excited to share the same experiences with my family one day. My favourite part was when Griz brought the family down to the river to go fishing. My wife and I looked at each other when we watched this and just smiled :)
Glad you liked it! Definitely worth getting into hunting! That's a favorite moment for us as well!!
That was a great film. Everything was good, but I really enjoyed him hunting with his friend for elk. Calling and stalking the elk was excellent and being lucky enough for both of them getting an elk was great. Loved it.
This was such a fun watch. Made me want to get out and hike as soon as possible. The moment when Griz and Scotti are talking about childhood and family while fishing at sunset hit me right in the heart. Something about celebrating blazing a new trail in life with wonder by getting into the wilderness - that's what it's all about! Already looking forward to the next film from you guys.
My favorite moment is discussing bringing your kids into it. I raised my kids that way and now working on my 2 grandchildren. It never gets old seeing a new spark in a young eye.
This was a great film from start to finish! I especially love the family values that are bestowed here! Congrats to all those involved in making this film!
I appreciate the time and effort that went into this video. This brought my passion back.. Thank you.
Well produced film. Im older now and this film brings back so many of my best memories of my love for hunting, fishing and the outdoors and actually sparks me the get up and get out there to enjoy even more adventures of the great outdoors. Being a family focused film is the overall best part of this Super inspiring film!
This is a dream lifestyle that I would love to live. It is awesome to see that it is within reach if the effort, time, and dedication is applied. Watching this on the day of my Hunting Tag Application is super exciting and motivating. What an awesome, enriching and enjoyable piece of cinematography. Absolutely awesome work and thank you for sharing!
This is a spectacular film. Obvious Justin and Scotti were raised right, and so glad to see you pass it on to lil' Fraser. Bravo!
It's such a great film. This is what it's all about! Family, traditions, outdoors, nature and memories! My favorite parts are well..... the entire show, but the elk hunting is great!
That was an awesome video! Best part for me was seeing how caring and ethical both him and his wife are and that they want to pass that down to their kids.
This film was awesome. It has reinvigorated my outlook on BC living and it’s outdoors. Well done!! The “Wooo!” echo in the dead silence after the Elk was put down in region 7 was great, it captured the serenity of the wild, away from urban chaos.
Great film! I love seeing the whole family enjoying the outdoors. One of my fav moments is the double elk harvest.
Great movie! Love their ideas of raising their kids in the environment they love to be in, and the thrill of being on the tail of an elk and getting that shot. Just great work.
One of the best videos out there…literally captured the best of BC and what it has to offer. Amazing Job! My favourite part is just how passionate you and your family are about the outdoors..truly inspiring. Lately I feel like I live to work and this video has changed my outlook and makes me excited to work to live, and spend more time doing what I love in the outdoors.
this was a great film; I loved watching you show how much food we can harvest from nature ourselves. I have to admit my favourite part was the family all going fishing together .. that was awesome!
This is one of the best outdoor films I've ever seen. So cool to see the various harvests from different areas of the province. Made me want to get out and explore more of them. Favorite scene has to be stumbling upon the second downed elk!
this is how an outdoor video should be done! nothing more : ) wow, man, so gorgeous, I even smelled the forest
This was a genuinely excellent video. I hardly ever comment, and I hardly ever make it through this sort of long video in one sitting. But I had to make an exception in this case. Well done!!!
I'm at a loss for words! What an incredible life. I absolutely enjoyed watching this film!! My favorite was the entire film. Again, absolutely amazing!!!
Love all the glassing shots!!! Another great piece from you guys, can't be topped! The emphasis you guys put on the pursuit is what sets you apart and above the rest, keep it up!
What a beautiful film. Extremely well done. Loved the elk double header!
Loved seeing the whole fam jam out in nature catching fish together! So sweet! ❤
Now that's a film that should be shown at all hunter safety courses! Very informative on how hunting and fishing and all is very important to show young people that you can live on harvesting animals and fish. And just enjoying the outdoors. Great movie!
Great cinematography. Enjoyable story. Well done to everyone involved.
My favorite part of this is showing the aspect out it is about your family. Not just your biological family but any person you hunt or fish with they become your family. I’m also a sucker for open flame cooking so those scenes got me motivated for camping & fishing season!
My favorite part was seeing it all come together at the dinner table with the family. Well done.....this is how we are suppose to live our lives.
Epic film! Great job Fargone! What an inspiring story. I’d say the duck hunting had to be my fave part.
Great Work. Blanket favorite moments are the ones that drive home the importance of raising children in the outdoors. "Its easier to raise strong children than it is to repair broken men/women" Keep up the good work Fellas👍
Awesome film. Loved the opening sequence showing what BC has to offer outdoor enthusiasts.
As a new father the fact that you involve your family is something I will try to do
Great film! My favorite segment was the elk hunting, awesome to see two buddies put in some hard work and be rewarded with two nice bulls in the same day and not far apart, good job!
Nice work guys! Incredible film. One of my favorite hunting films I have seen. Loved the blacktail hunt, beautiful buck. All the fishing was awesome too
The return bugles! That was unreal! Also love all the river shots. This is a great film and has me itching to get out there. Well done everyone.
Oh my favorite part is seeing you harvesting both bull at pretty much the same spot, what time, impossible memories to forgot and to share that with a buddy !! Congrats !! Such a beautiful movie and life, I harvest a big part of my life but only move to bc 10 years ago and learning every day.
Awesome film. What it’s all about; family, memories, the outdoors. Clean living. Raising a family to enjoy the outdoors.
great movie! I loved the ice fishing and duck hunting part the most! Great work Fargone!
Best part? Two-bull day. The looks on their faces were priceless as they celebrated their success of the hunt. It being Hayden's first elk makes it all the better. Overall, quite an enjoyable film about the bounties of the land and how it provides for Griz's family.
Really inspiring film. Can't really just pick one favorite moment. Family hunting and fishing what could be better than that. Thanks for sharing. The grayling where really cool always wanted to catch and eat one.
Loved pretty much all of this! Well done on basically everything IMHO! Love seeing a family hunting/fishing/foraging! Seeing Scotti go from 3 weeks prior to birth fishing to holding a baby as you 2 cross a stream to fish with your Nearly 2month old is a beautiful thing as was the parting clip of you Catching/releasing one while holding the little one is just awesome! I would be remiss not to mention the 2 bull day with one being a first time Elk and then he just walks up on your elk as your packing out his!!!! Yeah Pretty epic and VERY well produced! Thanks for sharing!
Best part is hearing the screaming elk. We were hunting elk in the same area as the guys here the week after and had a similar experience. Brings back some amazing memories. Sends shivers down the spine hearing elk go off in the woods.
Bigtime favorite moment for us as well! Nothing like that sound in person!
My new fav yt channel, subscribed 🎉