Your Dad is a trooper...to carry that much weight is a story in itself. So glad you were successful. Bear encounter was dicey, but your both were prepared and kept your heads...great hunt!

Congratulations to both of you on a well deserved hunt. And props to you for giving credit to OUR CREATOR that allows these things to happen for those that acknowledge and serve him. I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for sharing both of your experience.

This video really captures all of bow hunting ups and downs. I pray you and your dad get many more years together. Blessings.

Thanks for being so honest about the hunt. It makes the video so much more relatable.

Well done, to share with your dad. Love how you expressed how fullfilling it was to just see that bull the first time even though you didnt shoot, that to me shows the respect and love of hunting you have. Then be able to call him back and get a shot, well deserved. I hope some day to share similar experiences with my son and grandsons.

I mean what do you add to that which has not already been said? The positive attitude you had young man made this happen! You and your Dad bonded even more during this hunt no doubt! What a tremendous Bull you took…Elk of a lifetime with a BOW…just incredible! Thank you for taking us along!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Greg!

Great hunt with your Dad! I've been on quite a few archery elk hunts in CO and ID. A few yrs ago when I was 65i took my oldest son to ID for an archery elk hunt. We weren't successful, but I know how hard it is. Hunting with my son was a spiritual experience! Congratulations!

What an amazing experience, you got to share, with your dad. With age, comes perspective, and it’s clear, you’ve got it. When I was a kid, it would’ve been all about that beautiful beast of an animal. As I got older though, I realized that’s just a bonus, and the real prize, is the time logged, and memories made, with your old man. I can’t remember if you mentioned your age, but I’ll be 42 this year, and my pops will be 73. We’re a few hours away from each other, and sadly, don’t get to spend enough time together. Every year, seems to go by quicker and quicker, and sadly, the day will come, when those opportunities, are no longer there. What a true blessing, that you and your dad, shared the trip of a lifetime. It’s quite obvious, how appreciative you are, for your dad, and that time spent together, which is awesome to see. I’m sure he was so happy for you, and so proud. 🙏

Congratulations, that was an epic hunt. Just when you think nothing's going right, there are no elk around, God puts one right in front of you. Thanks for sharing it with us. You are so blessed to be able to hunt with your Dad.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely right! Thank you!

Congratulations Micah. Awesome to be able to share with your dad

Awesome hunt! I'm 50 and my dad is still with us but wouldn't be able to get around like yours did out there. We are blessed beyond belief to share these kinds of hunts with our fathers here on earth. Keep up the content and sharing the love of Christ through bowhunting! God bless!

July 16, 23....My pops was the best earthly hunting partner I ever had! So many cherished memories of the highs & lows of days spent afield. I'm 54 now & he passed away 11 years ago this month @ 81 years old of natural causes. Your hunt & relationship with your dad, is a mirror image of me & my dad. What a beautiful bond. Loved seeing & hearing your adventure & the goodness of Jesus blessing you both & gifting you both with a memory like this. You are both so fortunate to be father & son. Give each other a giant hug, from a fellow outdoorsman & believer; from Idaho. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. Cherish it & each other, as you prepare for a new hunting season this Fall. Sincerely, Dave. Take a look at my comment I left on the video of your friends elk hunt in Idaho a couple years ago.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I am truly blessed to have the father that I do, in the past few years I’ve come to realize how short our time together really could be, so I’m doing my best to make memories with him out in creation while we are both still healthy and fit for it. I hope to drive back down to Arizona with him this December for another coues deer hunt down there! Thank you for the support and kind words, they really mean a lot to me. God Bless, Micah

Great story telling. As a 61yr old hunter myself , your dad rocked the whole time.

Great bull guy's, great story of a great hunt,, congrat's.

Thank you for sharing this priceless experience you had with your dad. It brought back so many memories of backcountry archery elk hunts I spent with my own dad when he was in his 60’s. He’s been gone now for several years, but I still miss him every day. You are incredibly fortunate to have the dad you do, and this memory you can cherish for the rest of your life.

Thanks for a great hunt. Glad to see someone love the hunt so much. Love the redworks bow also.

What a story, what a bull, one of the best videos on U=Tube, am so thankful you give God the credit, and he is glorified by this testimony, thanks for sharing...........

So proud of you guys you and your Dad are Amazing thank you so much for sharing this Hunt this Video was incredible you and your Dad are tough what memories to have hunting with your Dad that Bull Elk is a Monster God Bless you and your family 🙌🏽

Great video and bull! Awesome you got it done with your dad too👍🏼

Great story telling. Good stuff man!

Congrats on a tank!!! Thanks for sharing your hunt 👊🏻 Your dad is a Beast 👍

Kudos to you brother! Man your dad is freaking Rambo! What an amazing experience y'all had. One of the best hunts I've ever watched on KZread personally. Congratulations!🏹

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Congrats on a terrific bull and an awesome adventure with your dad! Truely a priceless time!

What a great video and father son hunt and congratulations on a beautiful first elk and the memories you have made with your father 🙂 loved the video and thank you for sharing this adventure with us all 💞 God Bless you all

Amen! What a beautiful video of you and your dad. I appreciate the sharing of this amazing hunt!! Congratulations man, he is Magnificent!!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Truly blessed

What would life be without dad's who love the Lord and have shown us how to be men. Thanks for sharing the hunt.

I love the father and son theme...mine passed at the age of 36 so seeing you guys together was a blast..you have gained a new follower cheers to this hunt wow..

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. Time is finite and every hunt spent with friends or family shall be cherished!

Great job making it happen!

Congratulations to you and specially to your dad I’m pretty sure that he is very proud of you That is memories for life and I know that feeling very well 👏👏👏

Congratulations on a great ball. I’ve shot mini a bowl, but never with a bow. God is good. You were blessed on this given day and the most awesome part wish you and your father did it together.

A really nice video on your elk hunting trip and having your Dad there is even a greater experience, Thank you for sharing.

Great Video! God works in unusual (to us) ways! I love the excitement on your faces! I can feel the emotion! Such an awesome opportunity, hunting with your dad and spending quality time together! I am just now starting to take my children, and I LOVE sharing those experiences! Keep up the good work and all glory be to God!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work!!! Wyoming...didn't get a tag this year, but did draw AZ!!! September can't get here soon enough!!!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! What a great state to hunt! Goodluck!!

Wow! What a great job. I really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing your experience.

A good grind for great Bull. awesome!!! So glad to see your dad could make that hunt!!

Congratulations on one heck of a first elk! And amazing that you could share it with your dad. That griz encounter must have been really intense and had your senses tingling for a while

One heck of a first bull !! Congratulations!

Blessed! Congrats Micah🤙🏽

Yes! That’s awesome!

From WI here and this past fall 2022 was my 5th diy public land archery elk hunt and I too finally achieved my bucket list and harvested a 4x5 bull….congrats to you and being able to share it with your father!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Congrats to you as well!

Love it!! Makes me miss my hunting partner! My "Dad"!! Lost him in the elk blind on day 1 of our elk hunt 2009. Great bull congrats!

Thanks for the great Elk hunting story!! giving all the glory to God is so appropriate, because He directs every step each day.

Well done video. Excellent experience. You are wise to spend time like this with those you love - both of you are richer for the experience. Indeed, God is good and trips like this show you so much of that awe inspiring creation. The provision, guidance and safety you found here are also evidence of this. Thank you for the effort and work you take to put together your videos. I enjoy them greatly and look forward to what you share in the future.

Excellent job Micah. God is good. Congrats man!

Thanks for sharing this nice adventure bro , congratulations on your beautiful bull , (daddy and son ) make a awesome team

Kudos, you guys earned that trophy elk. Cheers from B.C. Canada.

Fantastic hunt! That’s the way to hang in there. I’m sure it was frustrating with little sign , but look at the results of your persistence. I’m glad your dad was there with you and helped you with the hunt. You may never have that opportunity again, but you never know. Congratulations to you and your dad and keep making those great videos. My hats off to you.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Congratulations on a successful hunt. Hold tight to the memories made hunting with your father because that's the best part!!!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s absolutely right!

What a great share, very good story of the journey to arrow an elk. Backcountry hunting is tough physically but also mentally and even emotionally. Your brought your quest to completion. There will be more stories of hunts to come , share with your Dad as long as possible. Love the respect for the animal also , the fist bumping of other channels gets old. Your coues video I see your Dad shoots a Bob Lee bow, My first bow was a Red Wing Hunter by Wing Archery in Texas, arrowed a few whitetais with it in the 70s . Bob was their bowyer for many years . Congratulations on a great bull and a great journey.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes he was using a Bob Lee down in Arizona and hunts with multiple other brands as well, he's been hunting with a recurve for 40+ years and wouldn't have it any other way!

Great story to share Micah. Congrats......

Greta video! What an awesome experience and adventure. Great editing and story telling!

This hunt offered everything you could ask for! Great job on the commentary and editing - it felt like we were there with you. Loved this story ! Congrats.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

killer story telling man! Congrats on a great hunt, and an awesome bull!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

That side bugle from Donny is awesome. I agree Cory angry spike are awesome callers both of them. It’s so cool how they can just hammer those Roosevelts the whole time. Here in Utah general season I usually only get one per year that is fired up enough to challenge like that and they get to all the time it’s cool to listen to

Went straight to this from the Solo Colorado video. You guys had a heck of a season. Congrats!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

We sure were blessed! Thank you!!

A dream come true!

Great hunt! Your dad is just like mine, @ 58 tough men! Such helpful hunter that lead you to that area! There is still great hunters out there

Great video, man! Getting hyped for September!

Awesome film, man! Super special doing that hunt with your dad too. Congrats!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

Great video!! Great bull! Congrats!

Amazing video young man. It was so different than the normal hunting video Thanks and good job

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale!

Love your videos.

Love it how you give Honor to the Lord. It’s by his grace and blessings. Keep it up, congratulations on that magnificent Bull. Very happy for you that you where able to have you’re dad with on the hunt. It just makes it that much more epic. Story telling just gives the video so much more meaning. Living in the African bush and hunting here, my biggest dream is to come over there for Elk hunt. 🏹 Well done 👊🏻

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Living over here in the US, it’s my dream to go hunt the African bush someday!

@cobusventer177

Жыл бұрын

If you and Josh would like to hunt here, just let me know. We can make it happen 🏹

I've been waiting for these hunts!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

More coming soon!

Great video…..❤

Beautiful bull

This was a great video!

Your Pop is tough as nails!! Great adventure men!!! 👍😜 Nothing like setting down the last load on the tailgate!!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The true feeling of fulfillment and relief all at the same time haha

Very cool video!

Great hunt, great video, great bull elk. To God be the glory. Also, I like your hoodie with the cross on the front.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug! It was a birthday gift from my sister!

Great 3rds on the stud of a bull! Congrats!!

wow! congrats!!! loved the video thanks for sharing!! well deserved. you touched thru the hardest parts of hunting solo. I'm excited to go watch all your other videos now. & the teamwork in having a buddy drive back 10hrs is a solid relationship. congrats again!!!!! #isitseptemberyet

Good job brothers. Awsome hunt awsome video n all glory to God hard work paid off. God bless hope u get another one this yr im headed to colorado September 🤠🙏say some prayers my fitfth hunt by Gods grace ill get my first one elk down🎉🍖🙏🙏🙏

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Goodluck out there this year! Elk hunting is incredibly tough but so fun and rewarding!!

I think that little gun your pops was carrying, Might have only just pissed him off Lol. Super glad for you guys he did not charge. That's frightening.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

We were both carrying 10mm pistols, and yes I agree!

Awesome video and congrats on the trophy bull!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

It’s great you two could go do this hunt. Every out of state mule deer or elk in my life has been with my son. The majority of the hunts here on the farm we were both out in our selected stands. I hope fate will let you two have more and more hunts together WITHOUT THE BEAR! Cool video. I’m sure the bear had something to do with low elk numbers. They know when a killer is in the neighborhood. 👍👍 and congratulations on a very nice bull. I’m really glad for you getting it done.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I think you may be right, the elk seemed to disappear once we saw that bear! Such a cool encounter though! Dad and I recently got back from an Arizona Coues deer trip! That video will be done shortly as well! Thanks for the support Tim!

Amazing adventure! Great video even better editing!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

The bear do add a little to the pucker factor. Congratulations!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Haha they do! Thanks Bill!

Your dad is a bad ass

will hunt with a resistance release again .I train with one but scared to hunt with one . Awesome hunt , your dad did a great job calling for u .

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking. Yes he did!

Great job and great video. I want to know what your dad is doing to stay in shape like that!! Super impressive.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

As a farmer, he typically walks 3-5 miles a day irrigating and doing other odd jobs, and also hikes with 45lbs in the backpack prior to season. Along with that he will occasionally run and do other exercises as well, mostly just being active on a daily basis on the farm keeps him in shape. Hiking through soybean fields cutting weeds in mid summer is just as strenuous as hiking steep terrain!

Great video! Convinced me to never get a back tension release though

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Haha a tension release has become my favorite type to shoot and hunt with… just have to manage my shakes and keep my thumb on the safety haha

Congratulations on a great hunt. I am a native Colorado hunter blessed to grow up here. You are a fine young man with a wonderful father to guide you and hunt with you. I also was fortunate to be raised by a dad like yours, that enjoyed taking me and my brothers elk hunting every year he has passed now but I will always have the memories. I think and noticed one thing that helped you harvest this elk was the sun was directly in his eyes and he could not make you and your dad out. Think that is why he came back not knowing what you were. Just curious if you happened to score him, I was guessing 340" to 350". Thank you for sharing this really enjoyed.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s a great point, we were tucked back into the shadows and he was in the sunlight! My dad was also calling back in the timber behind me so the bull couldn’t tell what was making the call exactly. He scored 332 6/8”

What an awesome bull and hunt. I hunt a lot in grizzly country and some thoughts about what we do. We always plan to hang quarters as high up as possible on a cross log between two trees. In the rib cage we stick a 6" stick with a ribbon tied to it so when approaching if the stick is knocked down we know something got to it. Usually the bears will hit the carcass first so if the quarters are a couple hundred yards away in a tree they usually are still good to go. Game bags help keep things clean from blow flies. No guarantees though in bear country. Moth balls are good for scent deterrent.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I’m planning another hunt in griz country soon so I’ll be sure to remember that! Thanks for the help!

@idaho2ndgens240

Жыл бұрын

@@BowOnlyOutdoors We build the cross log on a tree frame and stand it up, no ladder needed. Tie off the ropes first to pull the quarters up. Get it up about 15'. Always carry a sven saw and mule tape.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Do you have any photos you could send? That’s gotta be the best way to keep bears from getting the quarters that I’ve heard!

@idaho2ndgens240

Жыл бұрын

@@BowOnlyOutdoors Usually there are some small 6" dead trees around to make the goal post. When we stand it up we lash it to the two trees with mule tape about chest high. Then pull the quarters up with the rope you put on, Good paracord will due. It is kind of self explanatory once you think it through. Grizzlies don't climb but black bears do. Usually they won't go out on the cross log but will try to reach the meat from the tree.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense!

Great video man! Congratulations, giant bull! Can you do a pack dump video? I wanna plan my first elk hunting just like this!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to!

Great job and great hunt! Just get rid of that dang resistance release! That could’ve and should’ve cost you a bull! Index’s just get it done for hunting. Enjoy keeping up with you all.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. In the past I’ve punched an index finger release so bad that I’ve completely missed animals. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking.

@naturalstatehunter5591

Жыл бұрын

@@BowOnlyOutdoors idk man, it may have felt good but that was a cluster, you don’t normally get that many chances. That was from the good Lord. You guys are good hunters no question about it but toss the resistance and work on shot control with an index. You can work through it, it’s just target panic.

Great hunt! Maybe I missed it, how far was the shot? What a great memory with your dad!

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

60 yards

Elk bark also as a show yourself call.

Congrats. Been trying to get wyoming as well. Hoping this is the year for it. Just curious about how far north into the state do you start running into grizzly. Not sure I wanna deal with those big bastards lol

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You can find a grizzly distribution map on the Wyoming Game and Fish website. Once you figure out the units where grizz reside, you can plan your hunt by applying for units outside of this area! Grizzlies definitely add danger to the hunt, but can also add some excitement too haha

Nice work! I might rethink that release lol jk

You need to realize that the most important 6 inches in archery hunting is between your ears. I realize how exciting it is, trust me! I shot my first bull, a big 7x7 with my recurve at six yards 25 years ago. I was able to see the bull coming from over 200 yards away. When I first saw him and how big he was I started shaking. He went out of sight at about 100 yards away. I closed my eyes, said a quick prayer and said to myself “XXXXXXX” (my last name) you’re going to remember this the rest of your life, good or bad, so get it together and make it a good memory “ I opened my eyes and I was DEAD CALM… The bull came in to 10 yards and stopped and was staring right through me. There was nothing between us. He stood there for over 5 minutes! I kept my eyes glued to his hind quarter cuz at that distance (or any distance in my opinion) if you make eye contact it’s over … anyway my buddy behind me and off to my left started raking a tree (he could see me and the elk the whole time) and the bull turned and walked by me at 6 yards and I drew back and released in one motion with my recurve and blew my arrow right through him and watched him drop 60 yards later. Sorry I rambled on, my my point is to keep your head clear and calm. You have your entire life after the shot to relive it over and over and get excited. Before any archery season starts I play the shot scenario over and over in my head before the hunt starts. Olympic athletes and all kinds of athletes do that now, because once you see it happening in your mind it’s easier to do in real life. Look at the 4 minute mile. It was years and years before it happened because no one thought it was possible. Once it was done many ppl broke the 4 minute mile because they knew it could be done!!! I realize hunting is exciting , but keep calm until after the shot!! Congrats on a nice bull 👍

What mount do you use to attach the go pro? Do you prefer it high on the bow?

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I used a bicycle handle mount, it works well and gets good footage up high, also doesn’t seem to alter the arrow impact for me

Did yall any grizzly incounters while hunting

Great bull! I can’t believe he lived that long with how dumb he was. 🤣.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Elk in the rut have a mind of their own haha

@aaronpoloni

Жыл бұрын

@@BowOnlyOutdoors that’s a fact!!

@dsalyer2009

Жыл бұрын

The sun was in his eyes he could not tell what they were. This is something you learn with more experience use everything to your advantage.

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Great point, we were tucked back into the shadows and the bull was in the sunlight!

Would love to see some vlog type videos and videos of you just shootin the shit!

Congrats, did you get a score on the bull?

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

332 6/8”

What should you do if you encounter and grizzly with just a bow/bear mace and with out a hand gun?

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

If the encounter is dangerous/charging bear utilize the bear spray in the way it’s intended. Most folks take either bear spray or a pistol, not both, but we had both just in case. I know of many hunters that are completely comfortable hunting in grizz country with just the mace for protection

@glend4704

Жыл бұрын

It’s not mace, it’s bear pepper spray? Huge difference!! I worked several years in remote Alaska in grizzly country. Some areas so thick I couldn’t see my coworker 10 feet away. I never carried a pistol for bear protection, it’s 90% useless against a charging grizzly. I’ll take pepper spray over a pistol all day long.

Man there were a lot of cringe moments watching this but hey you got him

Was this a general tag or a limited entry tag?

@BowOnlyOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Limited entry

Bears are ridiculous creatures. At least they are usually scared of us.