10 Years later, we can finally share the tale of the Largest Bush Whitetail we've ever encountered… but there's a twist Fatal Impact - Episode 10 - Season 9
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@oldswede9307 Жыл бұрын
Awesome story. Thanks for sharing
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@steepbankoutfittersthechas1788 Жыл бұрын
Wicked story … awesome buck 💯🦌
@douglasroseveare7295 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding.
@oldswede93078 ай бұрын
Awesome story. What a find
@FatalImpactOutdoors
8 ай бұрын
Yes it was!
@Murf18026 ай бұрын
Outstanding, Congratulations to the nicest hunting couple I know on social media, in my mind, you guys, being so real and Honest, makes the journey that much more incredible! Thanks guys , very special story! ❤
@FatalImpactOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
Really kind of you to say that. Thank You for the kind words! It was a really special story about a truly remarkable deer
@jkfishnhunt684 Жыл бұрын
came across your channel today and to this one, I see you're getting a little negative feedback from some of the comments but I think what needs to be taken into consideration is she was 18 years old!, I think people forget what it's like to be 18 and have a world-class deer coming right at you, at that age managing the moment is a little different than when you're a seasoned hunter and I can say that from experience having been doing it for over 50 years mostly with a Bow. I think the big miracle is that the deadhead was found in relatively good condition which I couldn't imagine but stranger things have happened and the taxidermist knocked it out of the park with that restoration.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for understanding the situation. We were young and learning and never expected to encounter that situation. The mistakes made on that hunt shaped us into the hunters we are today
@lukuswagner9652 Жыл бұрын
That's a 1 in a million to find it like that. Theres a reason you dont find antlers in the north east more than 2 3 years tops. Their eaten almost immediately. That guy did and excellent restoration. The color the bark in the beading beautiful.
@tomhincks9437 Жыл бұрын
Top notch job on the mount. Congrats young lady what a treat. Would never of happened without true friends. God Bless you all.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
There are so many people to thank and so many things to be thankful for in this story. So many details that needed to fall into place for it to work out. Truly incredible.
@coachbob6894 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing
@tasaman Жыл бұрын
Wow. All you can say.
@riverrockranger812 Жыл бұрын
Quite a story! Best Alberta content going. Really cool to watch you all grow as hunters and videographers.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, glad to have your support. Means the world to us
@PooreBoy74
Ай бұрын
I’m from Alabama and I’ve just recently ran across your channel and been watching the videos, this hunt was by far my most favorite one , There are some amazing white tail deer in Canada, Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing more content .
@DFox-ud3gx Жыл бұрын
Incredible story ,with a life time tutorial of this monarch Buck only in Canada these Bucks Roam......
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Canada still produces some really special deer every year. We're very fortunate to live in an area that produces these deer.
@gamehunter07 Жыл бұрын
That has got to be one of the most awesome stories and moments ever!! Congrats to a happy ending in such a majestic giant. The most special deer in the house for sure!
@karlmartin7146 Жыл бұрын
Wish all hunters could have this great ending, to the buck that got away. Lol
@killintime8431 Жыл бұрын
Now that’s a great guy finding the dead head then calling and giving it to you most guys wouldn’t have done that
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
We’re very fortunate to have great friends like Guy who understand and appreciate what that deer means to her
@karlmartin7146 Жыл бұрын
When are you guys putting up new hunts on KZread? Miss y’all’s content.
@PizzaSteveNY Жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon your channel recently, and honestly at first I just though it was another channel like everyone else's but I was wrong your production and quality is amazing. I love the emotion and the effort you guys put into it. Saskatchewan is a dream hunt my father and me always wanted to do. Hopefully one day we can make it up there. Congrats and keep up the great work!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. Really appreciate the kind words and support. Means a lot to us
@zachfamoly4965 Жыл бұрын
Incredible story. That's amazing.
@stacybrown3714 Жыл бұрын
God bless you for following through. You didn't make it just your story. You told his story. The trophy is amazing. When people who don't hunt see a head on the wall they have no idea how much emotion is involved. This story takes it to a level that is unheard of.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stacy. This story deserved to be told and I tried my best to do it justice. It’s not our flashiest episode, and we didn’t have the best footage to compliment it. But the deer deserved to be shared with the world.
@clintonmosby2417 Жыл бұрын
Thats crazy an amazing great friend of yall an nice mount
@jaydubb3246 Жыл бұрын
Finding him all those yrs later is incredible to say the least!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Truly a miracle.
@jhish9221 Жыл бұрын
What a story! Best show out there by far. Just the amount of work and skill that must go in to consistently harvesting the animals that you guys do. And on public land. Huge amount of respect.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. It definitely takes a different approach and a little more effort to hunt the animals we do where they live on public land. But there’s nothing more rewarding than when it finally comes together. Really glad you enjoy the content!
@terrynicewonger5434 Жыл бұрын
That’s a Absolutely huge buck… can not imagine those feelings of losing him years before, at least your Rack was recovered years later.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
It was a huge sore spot for us. We didn’t even like talking about it. It broke our hearts. Every time I drove past that part of the bush I couldn’t help but wonder where he ended up.
@scottgager5490 Жыл бұрын
Just awesome
@chevy427ify Жыл бұрын
wow what a story,,he a Beast
@archeryonly5629 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Miracle for sure!! Soo awsome
@marijuonko7092 Жыл бұрын
wow that's incredible
@buckeyejeeper9996 Жыл бұрын
That’s what it’s all about ! I shed hunt a lot and if I know someone has lost a deer I’m always looking for it to try and help. Congratulations to your wife on a beautiful buck. And 👍👍 to the man who graciously gave it to y’all. That’s top notch 👍👍
@thomas9565 Жыл бұрын
We’ve all missed or wounded especially us bow hunters but that will haunt for a lifetime.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
There wasn’t a day that went by where we didn’t wonder where that deer was laying.
@romanpopovych6412 Жыл бұрын
Congrats ! Amazing story
@robertturner8784 Жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@btgus9703 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great story, your video’s just keep getting better keep up the good work looking forward to some more new content.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gus, really glad you enjoy them!
@vancejohnson1778 Жыл бұрын
Awesome buck, can tell that one really hit home for you both, happy to see how nice he is in the end all restored nd can see how relieving it would be, congrats 👌
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Losing this buck hurt in so many ways. The pain of knowing it was our own mistake ate at us. The pain of knowing he was laying there dead somewhere made it hard to drive through that part of the bush every time over the next 9 years. We hated telling people about it. We hated talking about it. The memory haunted us. To see it all come together is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life for sure
@vancejohnson1778
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors I think you showed it well and hopefully some closer on that helps 👌
@tonyseabolt8105 Жыл бұрын
You do realize that deer died many years later of old age
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
This thought crossed my mind several times, but it’s just not possible. For two reasons. Number 1, his rack is IDENTICAL to the year she shot him. Right from the stickers on his base, to the little nub on his main beam near his G5. I’ve followed hundreds of deer over the years now, and each year they grow a similar rack, but never identical. There will always be something different. Especially as deer age. So I can tell you with certainty that he died that fall or winter. Second, the winter of 2012 was the hardest winter I’ve witnessed since I’ve been hunting. We lost 70-80% of our deer herd. They got decimated. In 2013, I had one deer on camera in the entire bush that was 4.5 years old. Every mature buck died that winter. I can’t tell you with certainty that the shot killed him. He may have lived a week, a month, or three months. But I can tell you that he died that year between November and late winter.
@tonyseabolt8105
Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable buck either way. Congratulations
@kennynoyes8973 Жыл бұрын
I do taxidermy.down in Ontario and you did a hell of a job on those antlers you are a true artist most guys would have not even attempted that awesome.job
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
They did a phenomenal job on the rebuild. They are truly some of the best in the business and extremely talented
@warbirdflyerF4U Жыл бұрын
That's an amazing story and a fitting Glorifications to your sad hearts To pay tribute to that beautiful monarch Incredible condition for as many years as he laid there Fantastic taxidermy work Congratulations Darcy
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I still can’t believe the condition of the antlers after all those years. It makes no sense to me. It’s like they were waiting there for all these years to be found. Truly once in a lifetime story
@HuntingCarterHill Жыл бұрын
We love it! Congrats on a trophy buck! Great footage of the shot!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Hard not to have great footage when he’s staring at you from 7 yards below your treestand haha! We made so many mistakes on that fateful afternoon, and we learned a ton. Just glad it all came together and worked out in the end.
@jamesgreszczuk1670 Жыл бұрын
I'll give you some valuable advice young lady, next time you shot a buck don't stop tracking the deer until your deeply tired & track more the next day, I've never stopped until I found my buck I shot with a rifle, always check under bushes, hollowed-out logs etc, deer are very clever to hide when danger approaches! Jim Greszczuk
@Gaumik-c2l Жыл бұрын
Wow...what a story 🦌 how far away did Guy find the deadhead from where it was shot? Love your channel 🦌 and your taxidermist did a fantastic job bringing him back to life!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He made it just about a mile from where he was shot. We bumped him the next morning while tracking about 400 yards from the shot.
@mamaneedmore2428 Жыл бұрын
Bitter sweet ending. The emotions you should have experience in that moment.
@danakreber2249 Жыл бұрын
Ok , nice buck ! If that rack was out in the elements for ten years it would have been chewed up by porcupine, squirrels and chipmunks
@danakreber2249
Жыл бұрын
And bleached out
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, I would have said the same thing. I can’t explain to you why it wasn’t. I would have bet my life that those antlers were gone and turned to dust. But they weren’t. I can promise you, there’s no BS in this story. I’m as surprised as you are. I literally can’t explain it. They look like they’ve been in the forest for 2 years, not 9. But it’s them. We shot that deer in 2012 and found him 9 years later. That’s all I know for sure. How they survived that long is a miracle as far as I’m concerned
@danakreber2249
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors Years ago I stopped by a pine tree as I was slipping through the woods. I kicked the needles around to make a spot to sit and unearthed a big six antler shed . Think about how much time it took for it to get covered up with 4 inches of pine needles. It was completely bleached and the tines were almost chewed down to the main beam
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I’m not discounting your find one bit. And trust me, I’ve found similar antlers as well. We’ve found sheds from bucks only a few years old that we’re chewed up. I can’t explain it to you. I wouldn’t believe it myself if I didn’t witness it. The only thing I can guarantee was that deer died in fall/winter of 2012. I still can’t wrap my head around it
@david834 Жыл бұрын
Just to be able to find that buck, that long after he was shot, and in that kind of condition, is nothing short of miraculous. Beautiful deer and excellent restoration. Those guys did a great job. Hope you enjoy him on your wall.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David. It was truly an incredible story and something I will never be able to express my gratitude for. So many people to thank, and so many small details that needed to fall into place to see it all come full circle. A special story for sure
@colinelmy8915 Жыл бұрын
Awesome story ending to a legendary whitetail.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He was a true monarch of the forest for sure. They don’t make many deer as pretty as that one. We’ll hunt our entire life looking for another one like that.
@jmac3581 Жыл бұрын
What bodysuit do you use/recommend? I just moved north from Louisiana and can’t seem to stay warm while bow hunting. Thanks.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
We personally have run Heater Body Suits for the past 10 years. I've tried a few others, but always come back to the Heater Body Suit for simplicity and performance
@jasonnester9514 Жыл бұрын
Amazing the rack isn’t destroyed or spongy
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I can’t explain to you how it was in such good condition. There should have been nothing left of it. Should have been destroyed. It’s incredible really
@jasonnester9514
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors watching that video I even found joy in the recovery what a beautiful story
@SteveZ-yd6em Жыл бұрын
My guess is it survived the shot but died some years later from old age. But cool story! Nice find.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He definitely died that fall or winter. 100% guaranteed
@shawnrebman5807 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! You two should consider buying lotto tickets!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Still can’t believe how it all came together like that. Can hardly wrap our heads around it
@shawnrebman5807
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors it’s truly awesome!
@chadbinette3201 Жыл бұрын
To not have mice and critters eat the antlers after years is what gets me. Reminds me of a deer my dad shot on a Thanksgiving morning, the buck was trotting and he hit it good, the deer did a barrel roll, head over rear end and we had good blood and tracked it for a good 600 yards atleast and I came up to it by the brook and it just stood up slowly and limped away, so I thought, "he's dying, anything left and he would of been going quicker then that." We looked all day Friday, all day Saturday and all day Sunday and never found that thing. Def the biggest deer either of us to this day and the disappointment In my dad's face crushed me cause he had been hunting 40 years at that time, I was 19-20 yrs old and thought we were doing what was right. That was 20yrs ago and I've hunted and harvested alot since then and today, if an animal gives me a second shot, it gets one. It's still hurts to this day cause not only the Lost deer, it being the biggest by far my father ever had a chance at, but we eat what we hunt so to have it wasted was the biggest bummer and disappointment (other then coyotes and crows) but my dad isn't as agile as he once was and can't hunt like we used to.
@bradr2142 Жыл бұрын
That was meant to be. To bad you didn't have access to a helicopter back then.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Truthfully, I'm not sure a Helicopter would have helped us. The bush up there is so thick with so much underbrush that I'm not even sure that would have helped.
@Beasel Жыл бұрын
What did it score?
@Beasel
Жыл бұрын
Nevermind..... 194"
@bradfox7834 Жыл бұрын
How far from where it was shot was it found? That’s a crazy story…..but cool!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Over a mile
@billweihl2859 Жыл бұрын
This was definitely a story that would stick with anyone for the rest of their lives. The deadhead was in superb condition and leads me to think that the shot from that day didn't kill this buck and he sucked it up and survived but was mother nature's final decision and I could be wrong but it will never be known for sure. It's cool seeing you two grow thru the years and making your dreams a final reality or like your channel says " Final Impact " Those smiles from the day you found the deadhead till the day you picked him up from the taxidermist tells this story well. The taxidermist did a exceptional job on this deer and brought it back to the day you first laid eyes on him. Thanks for sharing this story with us. Be safe out there people.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you that the shot killed him, but I can tell you with 100% certainty that he died that fall or winter. The winter of 2012 was horrific. We lost 70-80% of our deer herd, and almost all mature bucks. If the shot didn’t kill him, winter would have regardless. But whether he survived another 3 months wouldn’t change the outcome of the condition of his antlers. It’s a miracle either way
@jasonnester9514 Жыл бұрын
Always wonder why Canada produces the worlds largest whitetail I understand why the big bodies but why such massive racks
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Definitely genetics that play a role in it, but also factors like age structure and habitat. We don’t have the hunting pressure that many other places have, so bucks are able to reach maturity more often. I think that’s a big part of it. It’s a special place to hunt for sure
@jasonnester9514
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors makes sense I’m in north east Ohio while we do have big deer it’s not like up north people shoot anything with head gear so for us to harvest a 4.5 year old 150 plus is epic
@frankhengstler6101 Жыл бұрын
That’s unbelievable how good of shape he was in for how long he laid out in the bush, we’ve all had the heartbreak of not finding one we’ve shot, super happy that you finally have him 👍👍
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
It’s truly remarkable the shape he was in. I never would have believed it if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. Glad you enjoyed the story!
@randymyers3719 Жыл бұрын
That’s some real magical thinking if you think those antlers have been laying on the ground for nine years. In nine years laying on the ground those antlers would be snow white,chalked out, rodent chewed and covered in moss. It’s a great story but I call BS on this one.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don’t blame you. I would have said the same thing as well. When we found it, it didn’t make sense that they would be in that good of shape. I couldn’t understand it. They looked like they had been laying there for 2 years max. To this day I can’t explain to you why they weren’t completely destroyed. It really made us think about some of the shed antlers and dead heads we’ve come across before that we assumed we’re only 2 or 3 years old. Maybe they were also much older than we thought. But I assure you there’s no BS here. She shot him in 2012 and he was found 9 years later. We have the video and photos to prove every bit of it. And he didn’t survive that year and live a couple more years and then die of old age. His antlers were identical to the day she shot him. That was the last set of antlers he ever grew. I can’t explain it to you in any way other than a legit miracle. I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it for myself.
@evsportsman5478 Жыл бұрын
That was a horrible shot. No way that shot should have ever been fired. That deer was going to present a good ethical shot if you would have just held off. I feel like this is a great example of what not to do.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
You’re right. There were some major mistakes made that day in the woods. Most importantly, she waited too long to take the shot. He was walking broadside at 30 yards before he turned to walk towards our stand. He should have been dead right then. Darcy was 18 years old at the time. We were both still learning and figuring out what we were doing. We were just kids. We learned some extremely hard lessons that day. It helped shape us into the hunters we are today. But you’re right, we did very few things right and that’s why he got away. But we’ve grown tremendously since that day, in part due to the lessons we learned from that horrific day.
@jll775 Жыл бұрын
I just loved that story I so love ur channel I’m from Vermont we do get big deer like you do one day before I die I need to hunt for those chocolate horns thanks for what u do
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it! It’s a crazy one for sure! You definitely need to come up to the north here and chase an old chocolate horned bush buck around. There’s nothing like it
@anamericanpatriot5230 Жыл бұрын
UNBELIEVEABLE , no words,,,, very happy for you both to travel a heartbreak memory to a justified memorial. Your friend that found the dead head is a friend indeed .
@noname-hq5sy Жыл бұрын
Killer buck and what a friend to give him to the one who shot him way cool 😎
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Not many people would do what Guy did for us. He’s a special friend for sure. A true outdoorsman who understands what that deer meant to her
@noname-hq5sy
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors I'm a avide shed hunter I would do the same for a friend
@m.osburn13 Жыл бұрын
That is not the same buck at all look at his rack. Diffrent tines on the g 5 and tines lean forward. Liar
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what I can do to prove it to you, but I can 100% personally guarantee you that it's the same deer. We have trail camera photos, video, and of course have him sitting in front of us on the wall now to compare. Without a doubt, it is absolutely the same deer. We wouldn't lie about that
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Awesome story. Thanks for sharing
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Wicked story … awesome buck 💯🦌
Outstanding.
Awesome story. What a find
@FatalImpactOutdoors
8 ай бұрын
Yes it was!
Outstanding, Congratulations to the nicest hunting couple I know on social media, in my mind, you guys, being so real and Honest, makes the journey that much more incredible! Thanks guys , very special story! ❤
@FatalImpactOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
Really kind of you to say that. Thank You for the kind words! It was a really special story about a truly remarkable deer
came across your channel today and to this one, I see you're getting a little negative feedback from some of the comments but I think what needs to be taken into consideration is she was 18 years old!, I think people forget what it's like to be 18 and have a world-class deer coming right at you, at that age managing the moment is a little different than when you're a seasoned hunter and I can say that from experience having been doing it for over 50 years mostly with a Bow. I think the big miracle is that the deadhead was found in relatively good condition which I couldn't imagine but stranger things have happened and the taxidermist knocked it out of the park with that restoration.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for understanding the situation. We were young and learning and never expected to encounter that situation. The mistakes made on that hunt shaped us into the hunters we are today
That's a 1 in a million to find it like that. Theres a reason you dont find antlers in the north east more than 2 3 years tops. Their eaten almost immediately. That guy did and excellent restoration. The color the bark in the beading beautiful.
Top notch job on the mount. Congrats young lady what a treat. Would never of happened without true friends. God Bless you all.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
There are so many people to thank and so many things to be thankful for in this story. So many details that needed to fall into place for it to work out. Truly incredible.
That’s amazing
Wow. All you can say.
Quite a story! Best Alberta content going. Really cool to watch you all grow as hunters and videographers.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, glad to have your support. Means the world to us
@PooreBoy74
Ай бұрын
I’m from Alabama and I’ve just recently ran across your channel and been watching the videos, this hunt was by far my most favorite one , There are some amazing white tail deer in Canada, Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing more content .
Incredible story ,with a life time tutorial of this monarch Buck only in Canada these Bucks Roam......
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Canada still produces some really special deer every year. We're very fortunate to live in an area that produces these deer.
That has got to be one of the most awesome stories and moments ever!! Congrats to a happy ending in such a majestic giant. The most special deer in the house for sure!
Wish all hunters could have this great ending, to the buck that got away. Lol
Now that’s a great guy finding the dead head then calling and giving it to you most guys wouldn’t have done that
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
We’re very fortunate to have great friends like Guy who understand and appreciate what that deer means to her
When are you guys putting up new hunts on KZread? Miss y’all’s content.
I just stumbled upon your channel recently, and honestly at first I just though it was another channel like everyone else's but I was wrong your production and quality is amazing. I love the emotion and the effort you guys put into it. Saskatchewan is a dream hunt my father and me always wanted to do. Hopefully one day we can make it up there. Congrats and keep up the great work!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. Really appreciate the kind words and support. Means a lot to us
Incredible story. That's amazing.
God bless you for following through. You didn't make it just your story. You told his story. The trophy is amazing. When people who don't hunt see a head on the wall they have no idea how much emotion is involved. This story takes it to a level that is unheard of.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stacy. This story deserved to be told and I tried my best to do it justice. It’s not our flashiest episode, and we didn’t have the best footage to compliment it. But the deer deserved to be shared with the world.
Thats crazy an amazing great friend of yall an nice mount
Finding him all those yrs later is incredible to say the least!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Truly a miracle.
What a story! Best show out there by far. Just the amount of work and skill that must go in to consistently harvesting the animals that you guys do. And on public land. Huge amount of respect.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. It definitely takes a different approach and a little more effort to hunt the animals we do where they live on public land. But there’s nothing more rewarding than when it finally comes together. Really glad you enjoy the content!
That’s a Absolutely huge buck… can not imagine those feelings of losing him years before, at least your Rack was recovered years later.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
It was a huge sore spot for us. We didn’t even like talking about it. It broke our hearts. Every time I drove past that part of the bush I couldn’t help but wonder where he ended up.
Just awesome
wow what a story,,he a Beast
Wow! Miracle for sure!! Soo awsome
wow that's incredible
That’s what it’s all about ! I shed hunt a lot and if I know someone has lost a deer I’m always looking for it to try and help. Congratulations to your wife on a beautiful buck. And 👍👍 to the man who graciously gave it to y’all. That’s top notch 👍👍
We’ve all missed or wounded especially us bow hunters but that will haunt for a lifetime.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
There wasn’t a day that went by where we didn’t wonder where that deer was laying.
Congrats ! Amazing story
Awesome.
That’s a great story, your video’s just keep getting better keep up the good work looking forward to some more new content.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gus, really glad you enjoy them!
Awesome buck, can tell that one really hit home for you both, happy to see how nice he is in the end all restored nd can see how relieving it would be, congrats 👌
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Losing this buck hurt in so many ways. The pain of knowing it was our own mistake ate at us. The pain of knowing he was laying there dead somewhere made it hard to drive through that part of the bush every time over the next 9 years. We hated telling people about it. We hated talking about it. The memory haunted us. To see it all come together is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life for sure
@vancejohnson1778
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors I think you showed it well and hopefully some closer on that helps 👌
You do realize that deer died many years later of old age
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
This thought crossed my mind several times, but it’s just not possible. For two reasons. Number 1, his rack is IDENTICAL to the year she shot him. Right from the stickers on his base, to the little nub on his main beam near his G5. I’ve followed hundreds of deer over the years now, and each year they grow a similar rack, but never identical. There will always be something different. Especially as deer age. So I can tell you with certainty that he died that fall or winter. Second, the winter of 2012 was the hardest winter I’ve witnessed since I’ve been hunting. We lost 70-80% of our deer herd. They got decimated. In 2013, I had one deer on camera in the entire bush that was 4.5 years old. Every mature buck died that winter. I can’t tell you with certainty that the shot killed him. He may have lived a week, a month, or three months. But I can tell you that he died that year between November and late winter.
@tonyseabolt8105
Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable buck either way. Congratulations
I do taxidermy.down in Ontario and you did a hell of a job on those antlers you are a true artist most guys would have not even attempted that awesome.job
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
They did a phenomenal job on the rebuild. They are truly some of the best in the business and extremely talented
That's an amazing story and a fitting Glorifications to your sad hearts To pay tribute to that beautiful monarch Incredible condition for as many years as he laid there Fantastic taxidermy work Congratulations Darcy
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I still can’t believe the condition of the antlers after all those years. It makes no sense to me. It’s like they were waiting there for all these years to be found. Truly once in a lifetime story
We love it! Congrats on a trophy buck! Great footage of the shot!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Hard not to have great footage when he’s staring at you from 7 yards below your treestand haha! We made so many mistakes on that fateful afternoon, and we learned a ton. Just glad it all came together and worked out in the end.
I'll give you some valuable advice young lady, next time you shot a buck don't stop tracking the deer until your deeply tired & track more the next day, I've never stopped until I found my buck I shot with a rifle, always check under bushes, hollowed-out logs etc, deer are very clever to hide when danger approaches! Jim Greszczuk
Wow...what a story 🦌 how far away did Guy find the deadhead from where it was shot? Love your channel 🦌 and your taxidermist did a fantastic job bringing him back to life!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He made it just about a mile from where he was shot. We bumped him the next morning while tracking about 400 yards from the shot.
Bitter sweet ending. The emotions you should have experience in that moment.
Ok , nice buck ! If that rack was out in the elements for ten years it would have been chewed up by porcupine, squirrels and chipmunks
@danakreber2249
Жыл бұрын
And bleached out
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, I would have said the same thing. I can’t explain to you why it wasn’t. I would have bet my life that those antlers were gone and turned to dust. But they weren’t. I can promise you, there’s no BS in this story. I’m as surprised as you are. I literally can’t explain it. They look like they’ve been in the forest for 2 years, not 9. But it’s them. We shot that deer in 2012 and found him 9 years later. That’s all I know for sure. How they survived that long is a miracle as far as I’m concerned
@danakreber2249
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors Years ago I stopped by a pine tree as I was slipping through the woods. I kicked the needles around to make a spot to sit and unearthed a big six antler shed . Think about how much time it took for it to get covered up with 4 inches of pine needles. It was completely bleached and the tines were almost chewed down to the main beam
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I’m not discounting your find one bit. And trust me, I’ve found similar antlers as well. We’ve found sheds from bucks only a few years old that we’re chewed up. I can’t explain it to you. I wouldn’t believe it myself if I didn’t witness it. The only thing I can guarantee was that deer died in fall/winter of 2012. I still can’t wrap my head around it
Just to be able to find that buck, that long after he was shot, and in that kind of condition, is nothing short of miraculous. Beautiful deer and excellent restoration. Those guys did a great job. Hope you enjoy him on your wall.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David. It was truly an incredible story and something I will never be able to express my gratitude for. So many people to thank, and so many small details that needed to fall into place to see it all come full circle. A special story for sure
Awesome story ending to a legendary whitetail.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He was a true monarch of the forest for sure. They don’t make many deer as pretty as that one. We’ll hunt our entire life looking for another one like that.
What bodysuit do you use/recommend? I just moved north from Louisiana and can’t seem to stay warm while bow hunting. Thanks.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
We personally have run Heater Body Suits for the past 10 years. I've tried a few others, but always come back to the Heater Body Suit for simplicity and performance
Amazing the rack isn’t destroyed or spongy
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I can’t explain to you how it was in such good condition. There should have been nothing left of it. Should have been destroyed. It’s incredible really
@jasonnester9514
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors watching that video I even found joy in the recovery what a beautiful story
My guess is it survived the shot but died some years later from old age. But cool story! Nice find.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
He definitely died that fall or winter. 100% guaranteed
Awesome! You two should consider buying lotto tickets!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Still can’t believe how it all came together like that. Can hardly wrap our heads around it
@shawnrebman5807
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors it’s truly awesome!
To not have mice and critters eat the antlers after years is what gets me. Reminds me of a deer my dad shot on a Thanksgiving morning, the buck was trotting and he hit it good, the deer did a barrel roll, head over rear end and we had good blood and tracked it for a good 600 yards atleast and I came up to it by the brook and it just stood up slowly and limped away, so I thought, "he's dying, anything left and he would of been going quicker then that." We looked all day Friday, all day Saturday and all day Sunday and never found that thing. Def the biggest deer either of us to this day and the disappointment In my dad's face crushed me cause he had been hunting 40 years at that time, I was 19-20 yrs old and thought we were doing what was right. That was 20yrs ago and I've hunted and harvested alot since then and today, if an animal gives me a second shot, it gets one. It's still hurts to this day cause not only the Lost deer, it being the biggest by far my father ever had a chance at, but we eat what we hunt so to have it wasted was the biggest bummer and disappointment (other then coyotes and crows) but my dad isn't as agile as he once was and can't hunt like we used to.
That was meant to be. To bad you didn't have access to a helicopter back then.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Truthfully, I'm not sure a Helicopter would have helped us. The bush up there is so thick with so much underbrush that I'm not even sure that would have helped.
What did it score?
@Beasel
Жыл бұрын
Nevermind..... 194"
How far from where it was shot was it found? That’s a crazy story…..but cool!
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Over a mile
This was definitely a story that would stick with anyone for the rest of their lives. The deadhead was in superb condition and leads me to think that the shot from that day didn't kill this buck and he sucked it up and survived but was mother nature's final decision and I could be wrong but it will never be known for sure. It's cool seeing you two grow thru the years and making your dreams a final reality or like your channel says " Final Impact " Those smiles from the day you found the deadhead till the day you picked him up from the taxidermist tells this story well. The taxidermist did a exceptional job on this deer and brought it back to the day you first laid eyes on him. Thanks for sharing this story with us. Be safe out there people.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you that the shot killed him, but I can tell you with 100% certainty that he died that fall or winter. The winter of 2012 was horrific. We lost 70-80% of our deer herd, and almost all mature bucks. If the shot didn’t kill him, winter would have regardless. But whether he survived another 3 months wouldn’t change the outcome of the condition of his antlers. It’s a miracle either way
Always wonder why Canada produces the worlds largest whitetail I understand why the big bodies but why such massive racks
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Definitely genetics that play a role in it, but also factors like age structure and habitat. We don’t have the hunting pressure that many other places have, so bucks are able to reach maturity more often. I think that’s a big part of it. It’s a special place to hunt for sure
@jasonnester9514
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors makes sense I’m in north east Ohio while we do have big deer it’s not like up north people shoot anything with head gear so for us to harvest a 4.5 year old 150 plus is epic
That’s unbelievable how good of shape he was in for how long he laid out in the bush, we’ve all had the heartbreak of not finding one we’ve shot, super happy that you finally have him 👍👍
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
It’s truly remarkable the shape he was in. I never would have believed it if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. Glad you enjoyed the story!
That’s some real magical thinking if you think those antlers have been laying on the ground for nine years. In nine years laying on the ground those antlers would be snow white,chalked out, rodent chewed and covered in moss. It’s a great story but I call BS on this one.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don’t blame you. I would have said the same thing as well. When we found it, it didn’t make sense that they would be in that good of shape. I couldn’t understand it. They looked like they had been laying there for 2 years max. To this day I can’t explain to you why they weren’t completely destroyed. It really made us think about some of the shed antlers and dead heads we’ve come across before that we assumed we’re only 2 or 3 years old. Maybe they were also much older than we thought. But I assure you there’s no BS here. She shot him in 2012 and he was found 9 years later. We have the video and photos to prove every bit of it. And he didn’t survive that year and live a couple more years and then die of old age. His antlers were identical to the day she shot him. That was the last set of antlers he ever grew. I can’t explain it to you in any way other than a legit miracle. I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it for myself.
That was a horrible shot. No way that shot should have ever been fired. That deer was going to present a good ethical shot if you would have just held off. I feel like this is a great example of what not to do.
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
You’re right. There were some major mistakes made that day in the woods. Most importantly, she waited too long to take the shot. He was walking broadside at 30 yards before he turned to walk towards our stand. He should have been dead right then. Darcy was 18 years old at the time. We were both still learning and figuring out what we were doing. We were just kids. We learned some extremely hard lessons that day. It helped shape us into the hunters we are today. But you’re right, we did very few things right and that’s why he got away. But we’ve grown tremendously since that day, in part due to the lessons we learned from that horrific day.
I just loved that story I so love ur channel I’m from Vermont we do get big deer like you do one day before I die I need to hunt for those chocolate horns thanks for what u do
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it! It’s a crazy one for sure! You definitely need to come up to the north here and chase an old chocolate horned bush buck around. There’s nothing like it
UNBELIEVEABLE , no words,,,, very happy for you both to travel a heartbreak memory to a justified memorial. Your friend that found the dead head is a friend indeed .
Killer buck and what a friend to give him to the one who shot him way cool 😎
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Not many people would do what Guy did for us. He’s a special friend for sure. A true outdoorsman who understands what that deer meant to her
@noname-hq5sy
Жыл бұрын
@@FatalImpactOutdoors I'm a avide shed hunter I would do the same for a friend
That is not the same buck at all look at his rack. Diffrent tines on the g 5 and tines lean forward. Liar
@FatalImpactOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what I can do to prove it to you, but I can 100% personally guarantee you that it's the same deer. We have trail camera photos, video, and of course have him sitting in front of us on the wall now to compare. Without a doubt, it is absolutely the same deer. We wouldn't lie about that
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