Howdy Boss! I am 70 years old and all of my hunting/camping/survival gear is less than $1,000.00 dollars and most of it over 30 years old. I was raised in a home where there was not a lot of money so we made things, bought them used and fixed things to as good as new or better. Recently an individual was looking at my gear and said, "this stuff is ancient". I laughed and told him, "when you buy good stuff (not expensive name brand) and take care of it, you only have to buy it once! He then proceeded, in conversation, began expressing his worries about meat prices and asked, "what are we going to do"? I chuckled and told him we will have to do what I did growing up. We hunted for almost all of our meat (fish, snapping turtles, squirrels, turkey, dove, ground hogs, possums, deer etc.) Ground hogs and possums?! he yelled. I said yeah, it's good eating. Well, he said, I think I would rather starve and I said, you probably will. Boss, we live in a narcissistic soy boy society where people are more concerned with how they look and how they will be seen by their digital so-called friends and who will notice their name brand crap. GOD help them Boss, they sure won't be able to!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Spot on my friend. Spot on indeed -)

Watching your cabin videos back in 2016 inspired me to quit the best paying job I ever had, sell my house and move from CT to NH. Your words hit me like a cement truck and helped me realize my dreams of living simply. I've been loving the new land I have, my home, my abilities to cut my own trees, harvest my own venison, grow my own veggies. The many changes that have come to my life since 2016 Boss, I owe to you. Would love to shake your hand one day. Thank you sir.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear this. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

@c.a.martin3029

8 ай бұрын

Will we get to see a tour of your N.H. cabin?@@thebossoftheswamp

@evalinawarne1337

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for MOVING.

@poodledaddles1091

8 ай бұрын

Happy for you!

You're the only homestead channel I have watched for the last 10 years all the other ones are jokes. I've learned a lot of stuff off you. Bubble wrap rolls!!! Keep up the good work old man. I'm same age as you.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate this and thank you for saying so -)

My mom taught me to eat anything that she put on the table but these rotten spoiled people don’t know how to survive if they lose power, they lose their minds I love your show keep up the good work and God bless.😊

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you :-)

Thanks for sharing Boss! I felt the same way shooting trap at my local Rod & Gun Club. I was shooting a Remington 870 or 1100, while my "competitors" were shooting $15,000-$20,000 Krieghoffs and Perazzi shotguns with limited success. As an old timer told me years ago, "It's not the price of the gun, it's practice, practice, practice." Take Care Boss and Laurie

@John-Adams-Can

Ай бұрын

$15,000 buys a lot of rounds to practice, practice, practice!

Thank you, Boss, for making me forget about the world today. Much needed! Also, I love it every time I see that lovely, old tin cracker box. It instantly transports me through time when I was a kid. I pinched my finger on that thing once back then slipping the lid back on. I love that cabin.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Hard to believe we used to buy crackers and chips in metal containers eh?

@theIAMofME

8 ай бұрын

@@thebossoftheswamp Remember Charlie's Chips in the big metal can?? Those were SO good.

I’d say you definitely got your money’s worth from those boots 🙂 Your meatloaf looked wonderful! All the natural woodwork in your cabin is beautiful. Congratulations on your harvest, and have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@KatInTheNorth

8 ай бұрын

@@thebossoftheswamp ⛄️

It’s the little things in life that matter ❤ You put things in perspective Keeping life simple 🥰🇺🇸💥

Grew up on venison. Taught my dtr and grandchildren how to process a deer and chickens. I am one of 12 girls, we grew up in the woods

@gallopingg1

8 ай бұрын

QUALITY, UK

I live in Massachusetts so I can say "venison is wicked pissa"! I think to each his own for preparation. I don't recoil watching you butcher a deer. It's great that you know how to do it. Always great to see you Boss.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Pissah indeed my friend ;-)

I love that you cook in that little outdoor oven. So neat! Oh hey - nice little potluck at the end.

Another great video, I have a pair of Sorrell Boot from 1986 and they still are in great shape

Watching you and a few others, I got the courage to do the same. Now, we are done with the basement and the shell of the house. We are going to do the inside. Just in time for the harsh winter that is going right now. We are living in a camper... Thanks, boss! Stai strong healthy and happy!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you :-)

That meatloaf looked great, and the deer is just more meatloaf , Take care and stay safe See ya.

I am a huge fan and I am so grateful you share these videos with us. I wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving. Cheers.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you :-)

I appreciate your videos. Thank you for taking time to share your travels.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying so :-)

Old school video with the Boss. Thank you sir, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your wisdom is priceless to me. Thanks for sharing. May you, Lori and all those dear to you, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, with plenty of your favorite foods, traditions and love. Be well my friend.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your thoughts :-)

It's been a while since we has cabin time. Really enjoyed it!!

Bossman... I still love that little cabin! If it were anywhere in Idaho, I'd meet your price! Seeing how you built it over the years makes it more special. From the little ghost in the cabinet door, branch handles, board and batten siding, to the composting toilet. The quiet solitude it offers makes life all the more pleasant. Its satisfaction is yours, and well earned my friend!

@thebossoftheswamp

3 ай бұрын

That little cabin is pretty sweet and the yard offers a beautiful setting. I wish it wasn't 300 miles away from where I live now.

Great to see you all again. Love your videos.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Once again, thanks for bringing us along and sharing your life with us, it's always appreciated!

Always great to see a cabin video. It looks great. The birds dining together surprised me.

I enjoy your adventures living there

I ALWAYS Love watching your respectful Loving VLOGS. I watch everyone I get. My favorite is Frankie and the BOSS. PERFECT. Loved how all The bird's dined together and the Way you SHARED with us how they feasted together or not. NO bullies here. L.O.L. You have a LOVELY HOME SWEET HOME COZY. I feel welcomed and at home. My dream home is a CEDAR LOG CABIN in the woods. I NEVER judge YOU. I just enjoy. Especially harvesting your own meet. BEST WAY Clean natural meet. My Mom made the BEST Meatloaf's. She added Lipton onion soup mix and hot sauce for taste Not spicy hot. Cut up raw onions, Add sometimes fresh Garden Cherry tomatoes or can of soup on top. Meat was good and added a bit of richness of fat. Like 1/4 lb of pork. Bake or put in dutch oven pan brown on stove. Miss parents cooking. Mom could boil water and be Great. Love. Thank you dear friend. FROM SE MICHIGAN 🛐🛐🛐

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

My mother always dumped a can of soup in her meatloafs and I've been doing the same ever since. Doesn't matter what flavor soup it is either. Meatloaf is always a mix and match concoction :-))

Due to my circumstances I live my life in Walmart fashion Your videos have helped me to understand myself I realize now that the people who call me a redneck or hillbilly probably resent me because I’m self sufficient and not reliant upon others to get by Peace ☮️ to you brother

A complete explanation of the solar setup should be quite interesting.

Great video! Thanks for the tour of the cabin! You sir, are an incredible craftsman! I loved the clips at the end of the hawk and the ravens. How interesting! I wish you and Lori a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly :-)

Lol, buzz off buzzard. I love your narrations. The cabin is a work of art. What a relaxing place. Nice deer too. Yum. God bless Boss and Lori

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you and yours :-)

Bought a pair of sears diehard crepe soled work boots about 15 years ago on a whim- still have them - they’ve just about given up the ghost but they served me well for a long time. It’s great when you get something of great values like that - When you and Lori do a dump show and tell - those vids are always some of my favorites

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Heading to the dump in a few hours :-)

That put a big smile on my face! Love ya JIM!!!!

Thanks for sharing and bringing back some great memories of the New York cabin.

Old Woods Kickers Are Hanging On Great ! Glad Ya Had A Great Harvest Boss ! Great Looking Meat Loaf ! Loved Seeing The Feathers Having A Good Feed ! Thanks For This Friends ! Prayers For All There On Your Homestead ! ATB T God Bless

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend and many blessings to you and yours :-)

Greetings from Poland Jim, another fine video again. Always full of fun and facts. Good luck to you.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend :-)

Love this! You always give me good ideas and make me feel at ease with the simpler lifestyle. I need to do so much more of the simple stuff, always much more enjoyment and a sense of peace. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Roger :-)

Meat you got yourself is always better. Hey, I noticed when you were skinning that deer there were some nicks in the meat. To prevent that, my uncle taught me to use a dull knife to cut the hide off the meat when skinning. He had a bundle of different knives for butchering. Thanks for all the great videos trough the years!

People have become so disconnected from their food. If it doesn’t come wrapped on a styrofoam tray they won’t even consider it. Too bad for them because there is nothing more satisfying than to enjoy a nice venison steak you harvested yourself! Good eats!!

I remember you doing the finishing on that cabin. I remain impressed with that fridge build, it's one of my favorite videos.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

In 2014 my wife and I bought a big 27 foot bumper pull camper that had a oven in it. I haven't used my Coleman oven since. We used it for rolls, pizza, and casseroles. I am going to use it this weekend to cook some biscuits or rolls. I just need to find it first🤣!

My son is very fortunate He has access to a walk in cooler And can hang the skinned carcass usually 2-3 weeks That venison is amazing!! We did what you do before the cooler God Bless!👍🇺🇸🙏

Love it ! I love this life as well. So quiet and peaceful! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations on the 2 deer! My daughter and i are watching this video at my off grid hunting cabin in the southern tier of NY on the night before opening day of the regular season. Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow I only got 1 deer this bow season ( 7 pt with a homemade longbow ) hoping between the two of us we can put some more meat in the freezer. Can't wait for your solar video I'm still in the process of expanding my system.

@woodspirit98

8 ай бұрын

Hey, southern tier here too. Had a cabin in prattsburgh and land in Cohocton. In Bristol now. I was hunting with my son. That's what it's all about. Passing in tradition and memories. Where you from?

@alexsimon8988

8 ай бұрын

@woodspirit98 my camp is in the Campbell Bradford area south of Bath.

I will typically save back deer trimmings to cook and feed to my chickens though the winter

Ill always appreciate your videos on you processing deer in the past, very informative, detailed (as much as i would be able to anyways) and you showed such care and respect for your harvest. All the best.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

This sweet cabin is where I started watching you and Frankie, Happy Thanksgiving to you and Lori!

Living self-sufficient is a pipedream for the vast majority of people on this planet. Don't let the criticism get you down, it's just people don't really have a clue how things work anymore

I love the "You should's" Excellent short video Boss, thanks.

@douggibson9084

8 ай бұрын

Living the dream, I should say; Living your dream. Enjoy your journey Guys. Still love the Laurie " Off Grid Living".

Thanks for the video, JC. I started with you looong time ago with this type vids..great memories...I love these style vids of yours...keep-em coming. Thanks buddy.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying so Mike. I appreciate it.

Been away for far too long. Really glad to see that you are well. Gonna get back to following more often. Thank you for what you do.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Welcome back -)

Absolutely love watching the birds. I wouldn’t have believed it possible. Thanks

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Never thought a hawk would tolerate the company.

Personally I think this is the best video I have watched in a while. I use about the same pork mix with my venison burger. Liked the cabin tour also.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying so.

Great video Boss ,I am with ya on cleaning up the deer right away meat has always been great here to .Love the old shots thank you and big hugs from MN

beautiful cabin, great meals and God's grocery store. Love it and commend you for the years of hard work. I hope we can get there some day.

You are so right about how out of touch people are and so easily offended by all kinds of stupid things. The problem is our media and educational system. They teach people to be that way.

We just made a HUGE batch of venison jerky here at our homestead. Freshly harvested. I eat it all the time out in the woods. Especially backpacking trips. I will live off homemade jerky for days. I know exactly where it came from. 😏

Happy Thanksgiving! I especially liked the video of the birds feeding. Thank you for your honesty around shooting and processing meat for your family - keeping it real. I appreciate that.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you Peggy.

Just bought some property and planned a cabin to be built in June. I'm learning much from your videos and really appreciate the positive messages. Thank you for sharing your life with strangers :)

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Glad you find my ramblings beneficial. Good luck with your project.

That's a really nice looking cabin. You should write a cookbook. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :-))

The most memorable, difficult and worse deer butchering experience I ever had was butchering a frozen carcass left when to a sudden snow storm.

Boss congrats on another nice NY buck! I am proud of any deer I harvest! Love your videos, keep them coming

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video Boss, thanks for sharing with us. Your living the dream !! Take Care Brother

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

I still remember when you were doing all the cabinets. Loved this story.

Love your grocery store. And by the way.. I sing Frankie and the Boss for about 15-30 minutes after watching your videos. Thank you!

Love my deer canned but that meatloaf looked tasty. Lovin the cabin life Boss

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Canned venison is yummy indeed ;-)

Loved the tour Jc- as much as I love the old homestead I’ve got to say I still like this cabin more. There is just something about it - small and quaint with lots of charm!!!! You did one hell of a job on that cabin. Lots of Frankie memories there as well.

@cillaloves2fish688

8 ай бұрын

Same thing I was thinking when seeing the cabin's insides... I sure do miss good ol Frankie in his videos. The ending always puts a lump in my throat...

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. This cabin is a Gem and I really enjoyed building it.

The deer you harvested did not know it was going to die. It had a good life. The animals we get from the grocery store have led a horrendous life and they know fear at the butcher. For me the faster you process your deer the better.

Glad to see that beautiful cabin again !!!! Love the ghost on the cabinet door !!!!👻👻👻

I love it JC..... it's all Mother Nature. That was a healthy buck bro. And that Meatloaf had me drooling LOL. It's always a pleasure to see you boss! Till next time..... may God bless you all.....

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you And God Bless :;-)

One does not always have to spend a lot of money on items , it's silly.You and Lorie are living a fine life nice and simple & your alway's whipping up some mighty tasty looking meals makes me hungry. Cabin look's so comfy cozy you did a great job. What a deal on that pork you dont see that where I live cost an arm and leg. OMG that was a funny sceen with those birds lol. Great video Boss loved as always .

Another very enjoyable video JC. Nice buck also. I don’t hang my deer, cut it up and pack it in ice in 150 Igloo. Drain the water everyday and fill it back with ice, repeat process for 5 days. Understand and agree with you on buying over priced items( remember I said Igloo). Take care and see y’all on next one. Happy Thanksgivings and God bless to you and Lori along with the Boss family.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving :-))

Love all the woodworking in the cabin JC. As far as hanging and aging deer, I don’t have time for that, harvest and process. Funny thing. Couple days ago I watched Dick Proenneke for the 60th time. Keep being you JC. God Bless from Northern Minnesota.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and God Bless :;-)

Hey boss KZread stop sending me notifications of your uploads I'm Soo glad you folks are doing well!!!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

I hear this all the time and I don't know what they gain by not sending notifications. Welcome back -)

Thank you, you made my day! Cheers from Montreal

Really enjoyed this vlog BUT favorite was the end with the red tailed hawk, ravens and turkey vulture spreading out those wings but still having to leave. Information on ground venison with pork was very informative. Thanks JC - this was a wicked good video!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it -))

Good evening from NL, Canada. Been watching and enjoying your videos since the beginning.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Good morning :-)

Again you’re humor is greatly appreciated! I love the cabin. I remembered it, down to the rocking chair and shed cabinet handles! I haven’t had the opportunity to have deer meat since I was in my twenties. I really miss having it. Congratulations on the deer meat.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you -))

I got three years out of my last pair of steel toes. I was so happy

Great stuff as always bud. Been away for awhile but couldn't stay away. Made venison meatloaf tonight Haha. I use stove top dressing in mine. Simple and quick. Great to see the ole cabin and the boss. I have allot of great memories following the build 😂Many thanks as always 10:57

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Good to see you in the comments list again -)

Nice size buck JC! Made me hungry just looking at it, right after the meat loaf! Great video once again! Enjoy your hard work!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

Nice update. Supper looked great! Thanks for the cabin tour 😊 God Bless!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

God Bless :-)

Another great video, always a pleasure to get an update. LOVE your commentary with the wildlife!!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you ;-)

that was a good one with the buzzard

Maan that cabin brings back a lot of fond memories JC. I think you used those two little pans to make corn bread in your Dutch oven a few years back. I can remember the two quiches you made too. The corduroy driveway and tons of sand. They said it wouldn't work. Thank you for the blast from the past. I'm glad to see the old cabin JC.

We took 2 steers off to the butcher this week and met a woman there who had brought in a deer and she was all excited. However she thought we should take the steers home and keep them as pets! Takes all kinds I guess.

Really cool footage of the birds on that carcass! Thanks for sharing. I’m a retired conservation officer if 30 years and would never have suspected those birds would have tolerated each other like that. I always say wildlife will humble you every time if you proclaim your expertise! 😂 God bless!

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it myself. The hawk was on it first and let all those others share in it. It goes against the grain of everything I ever thought I knew about hawks.

Hello, nice buck! I had a funny experience a week ago. Cutting firewood on a solid overcast day I was splitting by hand and heard a lower than normal jet flying circles overhead. Too cloudy to see it I went about my day. Next day rain so I went through more of your catalog of videos and saw the tanker aircraft doing circles above you. Hmmm I said. I’ll be more attentive to the sky in the future. Thanks again.

Great video. Wishing the two of you a Happy Thanksgiving while I have the chance. Stay warm safe and healthy.

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and the same to you :-)

Such a great video. So many helpful tips. Thank you, Boss.

Y’all have a beautiful home. I grew up with just electric off the grid growing up in the mountains of West Virginia. We did it before it was cool and we didn’t have a choice lol. Nothing like walking outside to the outside when it’s 10 degrees lol

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

I've been using an outhouse since 1984 and still at it. The toilet in the cabin is just a boxed in pisspot :-)

@ARTWV

8 ай бұрын

@@thebossoftheswamp hell yeah. That’s what our toilet was used for. I’m 47 but I got injured so that messed up my life. I loved using wood from my woods to beat the house for free. I still love the woods but it’s just not the same. I really love seeing Frankie at the end with the music. Love it

Great to see another video there eh! Just tagged out here in New Brunswick butchered, bottled and grinded everything up, even roasted the bones and made broth... thanks for sharing

Glad to see you back❤❤

Great ending lol. I used to put meat scraps out for the Kestrels where I used to live, they loved it! It was like grocery shopping for them.

Looks like the birds had a buzzy ol' time there!

Great vid man thanks

The only thing missing was franky digging in the beer cooler.

@jimsteele7108

8 ай бұрын

Glad you didn’t sell that place.

Another great vlog thanks boss enjoy all u do for us 🇺🇸

@thebossoftheswamp

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for saying so.

Very nice!

Hey Boss, I knew a guy who was a big fisherman. He had a new truck, new boat and all new fishing equipment. So someone asked him if he caught more fish with all that new stuff. He said no, but I’m the best looking guy out there.

A cosy cabin!👍👍

Boss man you always make me smile, thanks

Nice buck boss glad the season is going well for you no better meat than wild game

@thebossoftheswamp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)