Cant tell you how much I enjoy a channel that is about a story/adventure as apposed to inches,dirtnap,smack down talk. Reminded me of my 12yr old self with my red wing recurve and big woods deer up close back in 65'. Thanks for taking viewers along. Best regards

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that. That's an awesome memory I'm sure! Very cool. Thanks again.

How smart is this buck, even with other deer feeding in area already still walks to edge and assesses threats. Mature deer get to maturity for a reason! Definitely resonate a lot with your style of hunting. In it for the challenge. Everyone’s a little different and I personally love to be in the wheelhouse with the deer, instead of hunting from a cozy setup 100-200y away. Good stuff!

I like the way you give a brief talk at the beginning and end and let your video tell the story. So many of these guys and gals seem to think they have to talk and talk and never shut up. Some are really good hunters but It drives me nuts. Thanks, great job. I also have confidence your spot will pay off if you don't run out of time. Good luck

Man Jared, i commend you on sticking to your guns with the recurve! Most would have grabbed the compound or crossbow and shot him at 40yds. Im amazed at how much you are able to get way with in that spot. His 6th sense is definitely working against you. Keep at it man!

Man he demonstrates everything a mature buck does and acts. Always examines the field from the edge. Walks with his nose. Pushes off immature bucks. The way you capture this is worth a thousand words. Hny Jared. Jerod in Ky

Once again thanks for bringing us to your sanctuary and cedar cave within! I found myself tensing up when big boy was closing in. Like I was right there. And that’s a great feeling thanks to your woodsmanship. Keep the grind up Jared, the deer spirits will reward you!👍💪🏼

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome, glad you felt that. I'm sure you can imagine how intense it is in the moment being there. Thanks for watching!

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. I watch a lot of hunting shows. No other show makes me feel as if I’m in the woods with you as yours does. Keep up the good work. Also, LOVE that you have no music. Hate music during hunting show.

Enjoying this pursuit. My measure of a gripping story is how well it can be told thru lens without the constant overlay of audio/vocals. Jared, you are one of the premier quality footage story tellers. Happy New Year and stick at it!

Definately enjoy your passion! The camera work is incredible. Thanks Jared

I loved seeing the pheasant hanging out with those 2 bucks. The outdoors is like therapy for me. Seeing 2 bucks and a pheasant would be considered a success on that hunt.

I appreciate you staying true to who you are, and have always been. Even in the Midwest whitetail days, it is why I enjoyed watching your episodes. And I’m not saying that’s why you might’ve left lol.

Great footage Jared that ground level stuff is really cool. I especially enjoyed the rooster in the frame with the bucks.thank you

Man Jared, you have awesome videos. I've been hunting white tails for 40 Years And I'll tell you i'd love to hunt with you. Cause you really show it the right way awesome. Love your videos, keep it up.

This has been fun to watch my brotha!!! U are one committed man, which makes you the best to be able to checkmate that old warrior.

Seems those deer definitely know where your spot is. They might not know that you're in it currently, but they sure do know to look at that tree before venturing out too far. Awesome video as always. I second what others have said about letting the video tell the story without all the unnecessary talking and B-roll.

Love your channel Jared,your videographics or expertise is 1 of none. Great job and I've learned very valuable info on your vids . Thank you

Ohhh....man.... You should have heard the Ooooo oh boy when the big boy was coming in and then the ohhhh nooo when he moved off at the dinner table here. Keep at it. Happy New Year & Happy hunting.

Always love the story of your hunts. You do such a great job videoing and explaining. Also such a creative way of getting close with the whitetail deer. Thanks for everything you put out on video it’s open my eyes different ways of hunting.

Old bucks!! The sixth sense. Lol. He’ll make a mistake eventually. Great videos, keep ‘em coming. 🤘🏻🦌

Hey Jared I appreciate your reply to my comment on the last video. Hang in there, it’ll happen! Traditional hunting isn’t easy……if it was everyone would do it. I believe you’ve got what it takes. I promise you won’t regret it! Nate from Oklahoma

Great footage man. Stay after him! Hope you and your family have a great new years.

I’m not sure how, but that old deer knows something isn’t right where you are. Absolutely incredible to watch! It’s great that you share this with us. Thank you Jared and Happy New Year. As a side note, I just secured permission on 500 acres for my upcoming Iowa hunt should be fun.

You putting that deer cane on your trail cam...lol.... 😂

Crazy how big of a body that deer has! He's got his area dialed in for sure, there was something he didn't like when he got to the edge. So damn close to making it happen!

That ground angle is special to watch. Footage is just amazing.

So close yet again!! Good luck Jared!

Amazing footage.Keep up the chase.

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Butch

At time 8:47 you should get an oil painting of that image. Awesome footage yet again.

So close yet so far away It almost seems like he knows you're there You have an amazing sixth sense For danger or even for when you're just watching them they can tell Happy New Year and best wishes and best luck

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

No doubt. Happy New Year!

Great video yet again! What kind of cell cameras you running?

Even a big old Doe would be a trophy with your recurve

Awesome footage again!

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty!

While sitting in stand on last day of MN season had a thought. Jared have you ever checked camera noise? Maybe recording sets off a high sound that's not enough to scare them but alerts them. It woud explain why later he is accustomed to it and drifts down closer. Something to check out.

Even post rut that buck is huge

So fun to be able to go out and see your target buck night after night. Amazing you've had the wind cooperate long as it has. I think either your luck or his is about to run out! If it were me, I'd get over where he comes out in a tree. It looked like at least a couple deer were eyeballing the blind (they may be picking up your ground scent after dark?) Looking forward to see the outcome. Is the 10pt you were hunting before with the recurve still alive?

I love the ground game challenge. It's tough being at eye level with this magnificent animal. I've enjoyed watching this pursuit. What brand of cell cam are you running? Do you like it and would you recommend it?

He’s definitely onto you. Probably so many after dark exits in that one location.

@drewcollins77

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Great footage, I’d say keep using that spot, nothing has picked you out yet. There are s also some nice up and comers out there as well.

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Yeah for sure, cool to see those younger bucks in there too.

That buck is awesome man! He's a brute.

When you’ve danced long enough to taste success with traditional equipment you may not ever want to pick up the compound again!! Wish more ppl would rise to the challenge. Rooting for you!!

Kudos to you Jared for hanging with this hunt. I also have started self filming my hunts so I know first hand what a challenge it can be to do both. The video quality is superb! what camera and lens are you using or are you using a camcorder? I just started using a Canon XA70 camcorder so i could have a smooth zoom. Keep up the good work. Allen

He toying with you now lol

What’s up! It’s the 31 so couple days behind …but that peninsula across from where u sit u can make some sort of natural blind couple sticks or even guile suit? Or even move up toward the top of hill? I’m sure u already thought of all this just talking out loud but I do think the gig is up in that cedar ..seems like every time he comes that 6th sense says to stay away from ur spot..can’t wait to see next vid!

Time to get your ghillie suit out an surprise him by moving 30 yds. He knows your there.

Yes it’s frustrating, but at least he is still daylighting for you. That only happens once or twice a year for a mature buck here in Louisiana. Keep pushing and it’ll happen for you. Loving the chase!

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

For sure, he's obviously comfortable there. The other thing that is helpful is that brassica plot is somewhat secluded and serves as staging area before they head out to the open food at dark.

@kennethtomczak8650

6 ай бұрын

I agree, a buck like that daylighting every evening just doesn't happen where I hunt in western new york. It is safe to say it never happens outside the rut.

This buck is an amazing content creator 😂

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Haha

Can you maybe stick something out in that field, just to grab his attention? I was wondering if you could literally dig a hole, toss a cedar in it, just so he sees something that wasn't there before. Maybe out of curiosity he would come in to investigate that odd lone tree, and give you a shot? I'm just tossing out an oddball idea that I'd probably try this late in the game

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I've thought about that too. I may try it, but there's some risk to it too. I may spook some of the deer that are bedded close when I go to do it and I also risk him (or other deer) not responding well to it and changing his pattern when I feel like I'm so close to getting it done the way it is. We'll see, thanks for the input!

Great chase keep it up it definitely looks frustrating but he will slip up and you will get it done great video footage also one thing i noticed was it seemed like those deer knew something was up especially that first old doe looks like she had you pegged but not bad enough to bust out of there just an observation keep up the grind again great footage

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan. And yeah that old doe picked something out. I can't describe how intense it is, especially at those times, when you feel like you can't even blink. You have to remember too, I am filming, so it's not possible for me to be absolutely movement free the entire night. All of that adds to the fun and excitement of these hunts. Thanks for watching!

@alankieffer7631

6 ай бұрын

@jaredmills I know I hunt from the ground exclusively so I get it it's definitely nerve racking but man it definitely gets the juices flowing your hard work and determination will be so rewarding when he slips up good luck

I can assure you it's not insanity what your doing. You trying to kill that buck with a recurve. Options are limited. You will kill that buck in that location or run out of season but it will happen eventually.

How was the rain gear? You had not worn it when discussing in a different video.

At 8:26 he knew you were there

He knows your there, but keeps his distance.

Awesome content! Let’s hope Mike isn’t on the adjacent property with his ML!! 🙂

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Haha. Hopefully this guy is comfortable enough in there to not venture too far, definitely ML hunters around.

@drewcollins77

6 ай бұрын

😮😳🤣

So close. Don't give up on it yet. You know as well as I do that as soon as you move to the small cedars he'll come out the back end of the cove and feed right in the shooting lane of your current spot at 10yds. Lol. I don't think you can blow that spot out if you're not educating them. Man that's a great looking young 8 at 6:47. That 10 is gonna be a nice one too. Looks like he's maybe 3.5?

Like a hunting 👍👍👍👍👍👍

He’s trying to chew with his gums - his teeth are gone!

I agree with your insanity statement! Looks like it’s time to get the ghillie suit back out. Do something different already bud!!! I’m enjoying your trials though! 👏🏼

Wow, you’re persistent and he keeps showing up!!!

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Something's gotta give!

I think a change in setup is needed. Ground blind up top. He keeps moving away. Cool videos but think this deer too wary for your current setup. Still awesome.

Yes Jared your a patient hunter I'll be waiting for the kill of a awesome mature Buck keep up the great video's.

Old boy if definitely giving you plenty of footage tho

He seems to be squinting a bit in his left eye. Awesome job filming but I think he's wise to you. That esp thing.

He went to Jared's..

Can’t wait to see the video title. CHECK MATE!!!

@jaredmills

6 ай бұрын

Same here!!