I can attest that the Frank is great. Well done capturing it. You wouldn't know it from going in during the November controlled hunt when they're on winter range but populations of deer and elk in the Frank are alarmingly low. Severe pressure in September (1000 hunters and 7 outfitters in unit 27 alone) and uncontrolled predator numbers pounding game during the winter have taken a toll. November fly in hunting got so crazy that fish and game capped nonresident tags at 10% of historic resident levels. Elk recruitment is well below replacement level at less than 20 calves per 100 elk. Biologists don't have collars on the animals back there and struggle to manage it due to the remoteness but freely admit numbers there are much lower than adjoining frontcountry units. This is part of the story that needs to be told.

@shanecody1737

5 жыл бұрын

The main cause of the decimation is the reintroduction of wolves, period.

@robertcarey3383

5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Its time for the hunters of Idaho to quit bitching and commit to removing as Wolfs as possible next year. It wont get better until we make it better

@mikehubbard5493

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, Hunting has become a way for an outdoorsman to make some big bucks. 1000 hunters means millions of dollars going into the state, and outfitters pockets. Unless animal populations are put 1st there will be no end to the diminishing numbers of deer. I think wolves, and people are thinning the herds. On the other hand over population can prove to be a bigger problem.

@actionshooter1

5 жыл бұрын

Kyle Grigsby is right on the money, it should also be note that in the summer the rafters number in the 100s weekly. This is a wilderness area that at times is lacking a wilderness feel. At times before the state limited the non residents during the November season, the airstrips are like little cities and it can be difficult to get away from others.

@joecermak7649

5 жыл бұрын

Shane Cody didnt the reintroduction of wolves allow yellowstone to flourish almost a little while back??

Thanks for sharing. Your experience brought back some memories from fighting fires in the Frank. What made this worthy is the friendship journey.

@Argali

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate ya watching and glad you enjoyed it.

What a great video to watch. I was a young man when Frank Church was working on the wilderness bill. I remember only good things about it. I like it there and I’m to old to go back anymore. Your video brought back some great memories. I’m so glad to have lived in these times. Humans can video, and show the world what we have here in this country. You two are very brave young men to take on the Frank the way you did. I did read tons of comments on your video and I’m happy to live in a country with free speech. Life is to short to dwell on the negative things. You showed the freedoms we have here in so many ways. Thanks for hearing me out. Elkfearhim...

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick...all we can say is wow. Thank you so much for watching and for the thoughtful words. It is a special place for us, and it will be there long after we are gone for others to enjoy.

I've hunted the church every year for 25 years now. My favorite place on the planet. Great video!

Floated the Middle fork in my twenties. One of the wildest places I’ve ever been. Indescribably beautiful.

@Argali

9 ай бұрын

It's a special place

The greatest area in the best state in America. Thanks for this video.

This film is exactly why I got into hunting. You guys captured the entire experience perfectly. Thank you for sharing this.

@hardr0cker64

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the lifestyle of mixed emotions. You’re going to have the highest of highs and some frustrating lows. Whether you bag anything or not, it’s still a great experience and beats a great days of work. I wish you the best of luck my dude *EDIT* I realized this comments over 3 years old, hope you’ve had success hunts since you’ve commented

Really enjoyed the film. The way the outdoors and the adventure within were expressed perfectly! Well done and congrats!

Men, what can I say? Wow! This should be submitted to the Sundance Festival! Not sure if that is possible but this is the BEST hunting video I have ever seen. I live in Pocatello and have been really enjoying my hunting experiences. Today when I discovered this video I have felt a sense of urgency and anxiety to make sure that I am LIVING. I have a great life and a wonderful family. I just think that there are more experiences that I can expose my family to that are right here in my backyard. Hunting is my favorite pass time. This video was inspiring. Please for the love of the Almighty keep making videos!

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

@skooter82 that's a hell of a comment and a statement. If we had Robert Redford's number we would absolutely send it to him! Thank you for watching.

How awesome with two young guys enjoying life and the great outdoors and we get a glimpse what they experienced 😀

Unbelievable experience and film! I was fortunate enough to be in the Frank on an Elk hunt and watching this film really helped to capture to the true untamed beauty of the amazing wilderness area! Congrats on a successful hunt rich in both memories and harvest!

FANTASTIC, lot of work and fun. Thanks guys.

It is not stupid to get emotional about wilderness. Great film!!

@WhyWeHunt

5 жыл бұрын

Burke Jones I couldn’t agree more! I watched that film and felt those feelings tugging at me just before that scene and when I realized he felt the same way about it as me it made this film that much more important to me. These places, these experiences and the peace they bring as we get away from the hustle and bustle of the city are the only thing that keeps me going. They are what I LIVE for!

Awesome video guys! Great footage and a successful hunt to boot. I definitely appreciate you guys sharing your experience.

Strong work, beautiful film. Thanks fellas!

Fantastic job all. Thank you for sharing.

You guys did an amazing job capturing the essence of what pulls us to hunt wild places!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

That's what we were hoping for so thank you!

Absolutely awesome film guys, It really captures the wilderness experience and is topped off with two great bucks, that's what it is all about.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian!

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for sharing! This is one of the best videos I've seen!!

Excellent film, that’s a great mix of type two fun, plus fly fishing 🎣

I just came across your channel today so a new subscriber here . My sons and I did Colorado otc last year for the first time they gave me that for my Christmas gift because of my health, and that’s why I’m off work this week it just makes no sense why the medical and dental care and pharmacy companies can control a patient life since coronavirus. That’s a place I’m hoping to take my sons and hunt and also the Yellowstone area because it has family history to me and fill some tags because here in Missouri it’s whitetail and turkeys and my gosh do they want us to fill so many tags here CWD. But the mountains grab us last year and now I don’t want to give that view up 👍✌🏻🇺🇸

That was an amazing video for so many reasons. Thank you for sharing it with us and congratulations to the film and hunting crew!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you!

WOW!! What a beautiful place. I agree...a spiritual experience. I must admit I'm envious. I hate to think that I'll never be able to experience that place. Thankfully I can enjoy films like this. Hits home with me. Thanks guys and congratulations on a successful trip. Peace

What a powerful film. Well, made and truly impactful.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Simply amazing!! You captured our why for wild places.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Easily one of my favorite videos on KZread. Keep putting them out guys.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

Watched from Australia. Loved it, thanks for sharing such an awesome place.

Great story and gorgeous country. Thank you to all involved in documenting your adventure and sharing it.

@Argali

2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you watching!

An absolutely beautiful film, both the country and the message about what it all means, well done!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

One of the best outdoor clips I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I’m in awe of the scenery

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that

Just finished and all I can say is wow! Tremendous film!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

This is a very wonderful video, capturing some of the real wilderness on film. Great story, and nice hunting. You guy's have experienced something, many will never know. Thank you for sharing..

Guys. ..At a loss for words to adequately express how I feel after watching this. The goals of yours- ambitious. The Fank history lesson- eye opening. The cinematography- awe-inspiring, unforgiving, unforgettable views, into the wilderness, and into the souls of appreciative, adventurous, courageous, hunters. This video inspires the desires within, to go & experience the Frank for myself, even though the carnage of cancer & Chemotherapy have , at least for the moment, thrown stifling blockages into the path of my 60 year old legs. I'm not saying no. My goal is to keeping fighting, one step at a time, as you did upon embarking on this extreme adventure. Parts of me say no, but my spirit, as yours, says go. Go & experience. "Thank you's" for videoing and sharing seem insufficient, but thank you both just the same. My goal & dream is for at least a sample sized experience, & to collect a mature old Muley buck, for my freezer, and for that same zeal & thrill that most of us true outdoorsman & hunters long to experience, no matter how few, or how many Fall seasons our hats & boots & daydreams have logged as we each forge our separate but similar paths toward the end of our blessed days. Thank you again. Definitely "worthwhile". -Well Done. 👍👊 -Donnie.

@Argali

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the thoughtful comment. Can you send us an email with your contact information? Support@argalioutdoors.com. we'd like to send you a care package!

@coffeehunter8742

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be happy to

Bradley and Charlie, Thank you so much for this film. This is the kind of experience I aspire to have in these types of wild places. Coincidentally I googled roadless wilderness a couple days ago and the Frank Church came up on a list of the top 10 roadless areas. I’m pretty sure this is a sign that I need to go there. Your love and respect for this place is so evident and came out clearly in this film and makes me wish I had been there with you for it. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

It's worth a trip at some point for sure. Thanks for watching!

I'm not a hunter, but respect them. Takes guts and fire inside to do what they do. Great video. Inspiring.

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, appreciate the note and thank you for watching.

Incredible film. I also love the Frank. Haven't hunted there in years but you have renewed the passion with this film. There is a beautiful monument to Frank and his wife in Morris Hill Cemetery. Frank was a man passionate about Idaho and it's people.

@Argali

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Frank was and is a legend.

That truly is one of the most awe inspiring hunting films I've ever watched I will hunt the Frank Church wilderness before I leave this life great film guys

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

High praise! Thank you Kyle.

What a beautiful video! Keep taking us to those amazing places most people can’t reach. Thank you guys! This is a great soul feeling video. Definitely a 👍🏻

@Argali

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

Awesome footage! 2 buddies and myself just came out of there after a 7 day hunt. There isn’t too many places as rugged as the frank.

I have been planning a trip like yours for a few years... but have been unable to find willing participants. It is cool that you have people who want to experience life the way you are doing. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

That's a really great film! Definitely hope for an equivalent adventure in the years to come and appreciate the inspiration to fight for wild places to remain.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt.

Very well done, really enjoyed the message and felt your passion. Standing Ovation from me!

Beautiful clip guys! Thanks alot

Still one of my favorite hunting films!

Absolutely superb video! Thanks so much, all for making it!

@Argali

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

That was beautiful, guys. Thanks for sharing!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great footage!! I’ve been fortunate to experienced some special places as well. And these memories are worth everything .awesome guys

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Allison. I think everyone has that special place...glad you enjoyed it!

Wonderful filming, wonderful story and great hunting! Keep it up!

What a great video. Awesome job!

WOW great footage! Excellent!

You’re videos are phenomenal. Best out there. Keep them coming

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shawn!

Amazing film guys, very well done! We have hunted the Frank multiple times for elk and it is an amazing place for sure. You captured it's beauty very well.

Nothing stupid on being emotional about wilderness; happens to me very often when I’m out there away from all we know. Great film, really enjoyed it.

Brad, Your raw emotions say it all about this magnificent place. This is by far my favorite video Argali has shared with us. Keep up the good work and know those whom walk in the Frank after you too will marvel in her splendor. My best brother, Ed Hunt Hard! The Ghillieman

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!

Great film. I wish more people got emotional about wilderness and cared in the way that you guys do in this film. Excellent work.

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that and agree

God bless both of you guys I mean you know this country has a lot to show for and I'm happy to be here and I'm show my feelings for you keep up the good work there's always good people like us that keep hunting and fishing and showing others what what's all about America Sony what you can do

It’s always great to be with you and your aventures. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Really beautifully done! What an amazing place the Frank Church is! It's on my bucket list as one of the places I'd like to hunt a big game animal in. Thank you for sharing this fantastic hunt!

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clint!

Been there done that last time was 14 years ago. Ive taken a couple deer and a big bull elk from there. Well done video, great mix of capturing and blending what is so great about that wilderness. Most of all the respect for the area, the game, and the person behind it was awesome. Kudos to you guys and congrats.

Great job at capturing all of the intricacies of a hunt which go well beyond just harvesting an animal. There's alot of media centered around preserving public land right now, but your film really drives that message home. Keep broadcasting it.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that. We wanted this to be more than just a hunting film.

Great Video. I have spent a lot of time in the Frank both on a raft and hunting. You guys did a great job on this. Thanks

Unbelievable, captivating video. I throughly enjoyed it. Well done !!

Incredible video. Thanks for putting in the time to film a great adventure.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Hard work but someone had to do it!

Thank You for putting such an awesome video up, being from coastal N.C. I have never heard the Frank, now I want to go with my boys. Such passion for the wilderness and its creatures, makes this one special. Anthony

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony...glad you enjoyed it.

One of the best short hunting films I’ve watched to date! Your camera man nailed it as well. Keep the videos coming and thanks for the great content

@Argali

2 жыл бұрын

Thans Ian!

Packed, rafted, hiked and hunted the Salmon wilderness for decades…. Great place for sure. Gorgeous country.

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

It's a gem for sure

Great hunt and beautiful country. Up there with a Rinella video. I like your honesty and candor in the pains and worries in your journey.

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly

This was a fantastic video. The footage paired with the soundtrack gets me right in the feels. And I really liked your tribute to the Senator. Hell of job. Go Blue!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

As good as it gets, haven’t seen a hunt video like this. Soo good! I hunted elk near this place 2 years ago, truly a spiritual experience.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blake!

Epic adventure and one of my absolute favorite hunting videos. Truly inspiring Brad, keep up the content!

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brandon.

This was well done. Thanks for sharing

What an awesome segment. I don’t normally comment on videos but you guys nailed this. Awesome job! Having grown up in Idaho and enjoyed its outdoors, I take this to heart on how amazing our state is.

@Argali

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kimball!

Incredible film. Great job

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Colton.

Beautiful, rugged and full of adventure; a perfect combination. 😊

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great film!!

Wow incredible video !!!!! What an adventure 👍👍

I spent 5 fire seasons as the lookout at Middlefork Peak Fire Lookout that sits at the head of warm springs creek looking down at the middle fork of the salmon. I did 4 season on the crew of Indianola helitack down stream from Northfork ID. I worked some fires in the Frank. I love that country.

WOW, Just amazing. thank you, I'm headed there in 2020 for and elk/ mule hunt

Awesome film! Thanks so much for sharing!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Shane!

Great vid. Thanks for sharing the experience.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Pleasure is all ours! Thanks for watching.

This is what adventures are made of! Great video!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

Very informative and superb production. I'll never get to do this trip, but its great just knowing that its there and can be enjoyed by generations to come. Thanks for sharing.

@Argali

4 жыл бұрын

John, many thanks for watching.

Am 75 now and 30 yrs airborne service destroyed both ankles so I can't go up high anymore ....unless it is with horses. I was proud to find you had a tent and a wood stove. If one of you got hurt and you could get him back to camp and the tent and stove were already up ....you would be very glad.....even if you both were sound but on the edge of hypothermia....you would still be glad....when you got to that tent and wood stove.

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Yeah those stoves are game changers in the wilderness

That was Awsome!! Thank you!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Excellent video and amazing country! What a cool experience....something I hope to do someday. Wish more people could understand how important places like this are and why they need to be protected forever.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James! Couldn't agree more.

I'm speechless...

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully in a hood way!

3rd time watching this film, loved it every time! We hunted near here last year, truly is an amazing place. Thanks for taking the time to put this together in a way for not only hunters to enjoy but outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds👏🏼👏🏼

@Argali

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Wonderful video, well done! You embody what hunting is about. It is so much about the experience, adventure, comradare, love and respect for the animal and wild nature. Hunting is so not about the kill, and you show that. Little do protestors and animal rights activists know, we (true hunters, not killers) actually both love and respect these animals as much as they do. I would almost go to say we actually love more because we have an much closer connection to these animals than others do. They are truly magnificent, and we (hunters) know that more than many others do!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WhyWeHunt

5 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!

Awesome video! Definitely worth a watch. Keep doing what you are doing.

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

Thanks for sharing this incredible experience. I'm going out to do conservation work in the Frank this summer, I can't wait to get out there to experience it for myself!

@Argali

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it, Michael. It's an incredible place.

Fantastic trip guys! Great job on putting this video together also. I've never heard of that wilderness area, it looks beautiful. Subbed. Take care.

Fantastic video!

Awesome Vid Guys,,my kind of hunting !!!

Great video really enjoyed the scenery and narrative…… very special place thank goodness for people like Frank Church

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

Great trip !!!

Awesome video thanks for sharing me wife going elk hunting in Clearwater region next year can’t wait

Amazing place. Thank God for People like Church.

Bravo!! Fan-freaking-tastic film! Really enjoyed this! Congratulations on the hunt, well done my friend... well done 👍

Still one of the best videos on KZread!

@Argali

3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that!

Awesome video! I was lucky enough to raft the middle fork DIY with a great group of friends. Watching this video brought back a lot of great memories.

@Argali

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!