Man....where to even begin? For starters, I'd like to thank Aaron, Greg, Jake and Ted for the hospitality and for the opportunity to chase public land whitetails as a complete rookie. You all taught me a tremendous amount in such a short period of time. For you guys to sacrifice your time and your own hunt during some of the best days all year long to show me the ropes was awesome. I love your style of hunting...the strategy the aggressive nature of your set-up's and your willingness to push the envelope vs. more traditional ways I've heard of hunting these deer growing up out west. In all reality, it is so similar to how we hunt out west. Mobile, full of hard work and a brotherhood with the guys that is truly special. You'll never feel lower while hunting then when you can't recover a deer or an elk or any animal for that matter. Thank you so much for the positive reinforcement, the persistence and the drive to keep pushing through this difficult process. I can't tell you how much it means to me. Doug and Kash are the real deal and I'd hire them for their services again in a heartbeat. Doug is very passionate about blood tracking and you can see it in his work. He's professional, works his tail off and like I mentioned sets very realistic expectations walking into every track job. If you live near him...keep this in mind for a resource shall things go south. We made a decision years ago at Hush to show everything. Good and bad, because after all, this is real. THP feels the same way and although its tough to be vulnerable in a situation like this we would rather keep it real vs. edit out the truth of our hunts. These situations are more common that what you'd be led to believe by watching outdoor TV and that is another reason we love the You Tube platform so much. Lastly, to The Hunting Public nation....you guys are amazing! Please continue to support this great group of men as they try to live out their dream. They are what you see. Down to earth average guys just like all of us and I can tell you first hand that I'm one of their biggest fans. Please share their channel with your hunting buddies and get them the support they deserve. Gentlemen....we'll see you this spring! Bmack

@chrisshelden6220

5 жыл бұрын

Hushin tough luck Brian! You all did everything you could do and cards just fall your way this time. So glad to see you collaborate with other hunting channels that are growing and have the same mission that Hush has. I have been enjoying he Hush videos so much for this year and have been a huge fan for many years now. Can’t wait to see the Born and Raised series as well. Come on back to MO anytime as you now need redemption.

@WilliamAM43

5 жыл бұрын

This is real hunting and sometimes it is not always picture perfect but I said it before I have a lot of respect THP for showing the raw real reality. We as true hunters do everything we can to make that perfect shot and the heart break we feel when we don't shows the respect and love we carry for the animals we chase. That respect and love is the mark of a true hunter. As you pointed out I have completely stopped watching outdoor tv for this reason, they are not real for the major part. Keep your head up brother, I am proud of the effort you all put in, can not do much more then that. Looking forward to more get togethers between Hushin and THP, maybe get ole Newberg in on it as well! You have a new subscriber as well. God bless and good hunting.

@jasonsparks4601

5 жыл бұрын

True respect for you and your efforts to find this animal!! You guys showed a LOT of responsibility and honor to track and search for that long!! Never heard of your brand until today but I respect your ethics and would gladly support your company!

@justderek9147

5 жыл бұрын

Much respect for the no fluff , real deal reality of hunting whitetail. I've had two bucks not recovered over the 23 years I have been hunting. One taken with a bow and a true southern monster buck taken with a shotgun when i was 18. I was sick about it. Tracked the deer for two days with family and had what seemed to be gallons of blood to trail. I went back everyday I was off work for a month. I applaud the effort you guys put in to try and get to your deer. Keep up the great work you guys.

@Ranger.Vt.

5 жыл бұрын

You guys all gave it all your effort ! It happens to all of us bow hunters. I appreciate these videos so much ! You guy are the real deal. Great video once again !

Apparently Aaron is also in rut season haha.

@bryandonahue4347

5 жыл бұрын

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@monsterhog1118

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO 😂😂

@cliftoncollins3497

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@tbone816

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah now that you mention it his neck looks a little swollen...

@tabrown01

5 жыл бұрын

This was literally my first thought when Brian said Aaron went to see his girlfriend.

I gotta say, out of all THP videos I've watched, this one gets my highest level of respect. You guys are the real deal and not afraid to show it, good or bad. Keep up the great work fellas.

I have hunted deer with a bow for 48 seasons now. I have been on countless deer tracks going all the way back to the old recurve days with gas lanterns. You guys went above and beyond to recover this deer. I commend you on your efforts. Your hunting ethics are unrivaled and your work ethic at both pursuing and recovering deer are an inspiration. No shame. You did your best and that is all anyone can do.

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This is why I love this channel it’s simply the real deal of what deer hunting is. None of that fake cut it out and edit it to look perfect. Hunting is called hunting for a reason.

@nate10641

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! All my subscriptions and views are on channels and videos exactly like this one.....REAL the ups and the downs and real life

We actually called in a dog for the first time down in Virginia this past week. My brother hit one of our hit-listers and thought he doubled lung it, and footage looked good. after the shot it rained for about an hour and was raining while we tracked it, after about two hours we made it 100 yards then the blood basically washed away. Called in a dog from Nose to the ground in virginia and got hooked up with Nathan and Candy. and after about 15 to 20 min she found the right trail then less then 10 min later found the buck, he made a complete circle and fell 60 yards behind the stand, total about 200 yards around. Its amazing how fast and easy a dog can make a track. Too bad you guys couldnt find the buck. Goodluck the rest of you guys!

Respect your honesty and transparency

I’ve been watching the back log of videos here, and just came across this video after losing my first deer 2 days ago. I exhausted my efforts, but it still hurts bad. This video helped a lot. All we can do is learn and keep huntin.

The hunting ethics you guys demonstrate are excellent and should serve as a model for all hunters. You did a great job guys and I certainly have experienced your pain in losing an animal I arrowed. Thanks for your very interesting hunts and how you represent us bow hunters.

You guys are massively honorable spending that much time energy and resources trying to recover that deer. Good job

I have experienced this on both sides, the dogs really make quick work of a down deer. My wife hit a deer last year opening day in the liver and it was the same outcome as this one unfortunately. This will be the 4th year ive been tracking deer with my dogs and its a tough thing. Just when you think youve seen everything the deer school you in a new way. I always tell my clients, if we cant find it in an hour its not dead yet. I feel like that is true in 90% of the trails ive decided to take up. I think the craziest verification was a buck shot with a .243, hit high. We picked up the trail 2 days after the hit, found him in his bed and jumped him. I have a massive amount of respect for how tough and resilient these animals are.

The outcome wasn't what any bowhunter wants to face. It is a reality of hunting and one that every hunter needs to understand. Thanks to THP for setting a great example in exhausting the search for this deer. Can't ask for more than that. Good luck to Bmack out west.

Ol Ted is on another level from the rest of us. He sleeps with his gear on. I really enjoy the videos you guys put out. I hunt mostly public land so I can relate. It’s a challenge especially late season.

At 27:15 is Ted horizontal with his bow release still on his arm. Now that's dedication!!!

@bobbygreen2291

5 жыл бұрын

Clint Ward this is what happens to guy that has walked three miles in a swamp and then realized that he forgot his release aid the third or forth time and you just sleep with it on your arm don’t you ted.

Aaron says, well we're gonna give him another day...and right on cue the dog whines. Lol. @ 50:35. It's like the dog was begging to keep tracking.

I've been in this situation, three times. This year I was able to harvest my first deer, stomach hit. Took him 12+ hours to die and covered 1200 yards (850 before first bed). The only reason I would have found this buck without the dogs is because he ended up dying in someone's front yard, but the emotional roller coaster sucks!

Really appreciate your relentless tracking effort! You gave it a great track.

i know this is an old video ,but i ve had a couple of the same thing . this explained to me . thanks , never thought of a stomach hit on a water blood trail for days and never caught to the bucks . alway thought lever then gut it wasnt a gut shot or i d smelled it but the water blood in this video explained it and answered some question of the pass. thanks again .

Probably the best thing about this channel, and there are many good things, is that ya’ll go back an analyze the shots thoroughly.

This happened to me last Friday, shot was a tad back and low, only difference was mine was a full pass through. Clipped the front of the stomach and the bottom of the liver. Unfortunately it was raining hard all day, so no blood to track. Grid searched the area after letting the deer sit for 6 hrs. Found nothing and got pretty down about it. Regrouped that night, made a plan and went back the next morning. Found the deer on the complete opposite side of the property, and was still warm to the touch when I found him. Lived at least 26-28 hrs after the shot. First deer with a bow, this definitely opened my eyes on how important it is to do everything in my power to find it. Spent at least 12 hrs walking around and every minute was worth it.

@nicklangan9059

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Shaw I shot a nice eight last night, the shot looked too far back so we let him go for the night. We woke up early searched for about 8 hours, we tracked blood for about 400 yards at the start and then we couldn’t see anymore blood. Would’ve been my first deer ever. I’m about ready to sell my hunting stuff after that.

@brandonshaw4071

5 жыл бұрын

Nickerbockers ASMR don’t get too down. It happens to everyone. I recommend looking for buzzards and crows in the next couple of days. Just keep working on being the best shot you can be and get back out there!

@walterquick8649

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicklangan9059 LOL SAME HERE!.....8 point must of step over mine twice because i was pissed about it

You guys made every effort. I have heard some stories. Gut shot on a bull elk with a bow. You will never find that thing. Keep up the great adventures. Thank you for letting us be apart of it.

Been there done that it truly sucks! But you exhausted ever single thing you could, and you learned a few things along the way. You learned woodsmanship, things you would do different next time around. Keep hunting and honoring our sport of hunting, and good luck this season to you and the boys.

I'll tell ya what I learned from this video......shot placement is key! I also found a couple of trackers in my area because of the link you shared, very handy info. Thanks guys for continuing to share these vids. I love that you guys show the good and the bad.

Hey guys..excellent videos, but as a bow hunter for 45 plus years, I can attest, this video tells the real TRUTH about bow hunting. Keep up the great work!

It's great reading through the comments and none were negative. I think that speaks volumes to you, your content and your followers.

It doesn’t get any more real then that guys, it’s very exhausting and strenuous on the eyes tracking like that! Super episode guys! Be safe great work!!!!! PS looked like some deer commandos storming the beach with Teds boat!!!!

I am so fascinated with this. Bow hunting is extremely challenging. I've never hunted before and just watching makes me want to try it.

@doncook3584

2 жыл бұрын

Oh go for it. You’ll be hooked. These fellas did a video about buying a bow for very little and killed a doe! Think it was Jake. Look through their play list

One of my best friends(who lives in Indiana, and i visit every year in november to hunt with) buddy just killed a 205" deer in late October. Spent 2 days tracking, called United Blood Trackers, and found his deer that same day with the dog! Talk about an emotional ride, and a worldclass whitetail recovered. If it's legal, use a dog, it's incredible how good they are!

Such a stressful video to watch. It brings back that knot in the stomach that I'm sure all hunters have experienced at one time or another. That was a tough loss, but you guys definitely put in your "due diligence" on this hunt.

Third year hunting with a bow. I shot 5 times at my 9 pt this year hit him 3 times. And we just kept tracking and going after him. Got him the next day at 1 pm I shot him at 6:41 the day before. I have learned so much from this and I know better for next year. It was cool for me to see two of my favorite hunting channels coming together. Good luck to everyone this year!

What a great video! I kept waiting and waiting for that recovery but you shared what realistic bow hunting can be. I can truly say you did EVERYTHING you could to recover that deer and people like you make me proud to be a fellow hunter.

I took my yellow lab out once as a last prayer type of thing because she’s not trained but still a dog. I’ll be damned if she didn’t find the buck and the really eye opener was that she had our trail down from the parking lot and pulled me all the way to the stand, first blood and 700 yards later the buck! They say a deers sense of smell is 1000x that of a dog so that really put it in perspective for me

By far one of the most educational hunting video ever made. I hate that the deer wasn't recovered, but that's hunting. Great video guys

It is critical that hunters communicate positive aspects of the blood sport. I believe your program does a good job with Fair Chase. Spending three days looking for a wounded animal went beyond what many in the field would of done. Good for you boys and thanks for sharing your appreciation of nature through participation.

Thanks guys for this video. This EXACT same thing happened to me on Oct, 19. Never found the buck. You've given me a some of the closure I needed. Yall are great. I really hope I get to meet yall one day.

Awesome of you guys to show this without a fairy tale ending!

Man that’s a gut wrencher. Stuff like that happens you guys exhausted all efforts, it’s extremely commendable that you guys showed this because it’s real life! 👍🏼

@larrypiatt3624

2 жыл бұрын

Yes ( country 😊 road 🛣️) gut wrençher:::::😀😳😆😄😲😃😁

Commendable effort guys. This is the reality with all predators. Sometimes the prey wins to battle, only to ultimately lose the war. Fortunately, though the original hunter doesn't get to claim the prize, nothing goes to waste. The other animals will eat it and the cycle continues. Thankfully, prey animals are a renewable resource and there will be more in the future. All a hunter can do is try his/her best to do better on future attempts. Great job showcasing the highs, and lows, of bowhunting. In the end, if it was a guarantee and without a challenge, then it probably wouldn't be worth attempting. Keep up the good work. You guys are showing what realistic bowhunting is all about. These high dollar, private ranch, farm raised, semi-tame bucks that most of the industry shows being killed in mainstream videos is pure garbage. You guys have it right. Please don't ever sell out and go that route.

Excellent video. Sorry it didn't have the outcome you guys wanted, but this is a huge eye opener. Thanks for sharing the realities of bowhunting. That dog and his owner were awesome!

Wow. The respect for the animal given in this video was amazing. Shows great character and love for the hunt. Great work. Keep it up!

I have said it before and I will say it again, you guys are the best. You keep it real and you show the viewer's the real side of hunting, you don't try to hide things thru editing. Thanks for everything you do!

This video correctly shows both the highest of highs bow hunting can bring you and the lowest of lows all in the same episode. I not only appreciate this as a bow hunter myself, but I also appreciate it because this is something that just recently happened to myself. While bow hunting in WI on the 31st of October, I connected with a great buck and like the video perfectly depicts, I was as high as the sky. Later that day after watching the video and seeing that I had hit him further forward than I’d hoped, my excitement slowly slipped into self doubt. Long story short, I too did what I could on my own before instilling the help of a blood tracking dog for the very first time. I utilized the same site and had a great experience, but unfortunately was not able to recover my buck. This still weighs on me too, but you can learn from every experience and I guess it just brings you back to the realization that nobody is perfect and anything can happen, even to the best of hunters. Thanks again fellas and it’s awesome to see you guys collaborating with some of most genuine people in this industry.

Man !!! Smh that's a tough one. Keep your head up Bryan, good job on being relentless, and Kash is a sweet dog!!!! Man, I feel for ya, I'm just hoping now he heals, and becomes the biggest baddest nocturnal buck ever!

Sadly a lot of us that bowhunt have or will experience this. Huge respect to Bmack for the class you showed while you were going through those emotions. So glad you all choose to show the true and painful side of bowhunting. Keep it up THP. @Hushin you now have a new follower.

as a hunter i admire your diligence and determination with every available method to find the deer. I dont bow hunt and i have never had to track my kill but you guys did the very honorable thing.

I haven’t finished the episode yet theirs about 4 min left but I felt the need to comment on the persistents of you guys 3 days later tracking this deer. A lot of us hunters need to really strive to do anything and everything you we can do to recover any animal you shoot. I have personally gave up on trails where I knew the deer was dead I just couldn’t find blood, weather, lights going dead exc.. I’m going to go back to the episode I hope all this hard work pays off you guys are A1..

What a crazy timing I just shot a buck today too and found lots of blood but we could not find him. For my buck it only hit one side and did not exit found my broken arrow. It hit kinda high front of shoulder. It looked lung blood but the blood trail ended with little drops. I was so devestated today and then saw this video and I feel a little better. Goodluck next time guys. Always enjoy your video. I appreciate all of you for helping me through your videos.

To witness a tracking dog work is pretty amazing. Pray youll never need one but if you ever do you'll instantly gain a greater respect for man's best friend.

Awsome video. The things that your videos offer are amazing. Your morals of tracking are top notch. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. Keep up the good work

I appreciate the fact that you guys shared this experience, as most people wouldn't speak of losing a good buck, let alone share the video with the world. In my opinion, that alone speaks volumes for this channel and the men that put the work in to make it happen. The Hunting Public has became my favorite hunting channel, and I was genuinely jealous of the guy who won the hunt with these guys! That would be an experience of a lifetime for many of us! Maybe next time!! Thanks again for sharing, losing a deer will happen to many of us who choose archery as our method of hunting.

This sucks, however you guys did everything you could to recover this animal. My cousin does dog tracking to recover wounded animals and does amazing. Thanks for showing this to the public. Keeping it real success and failures. This is why I watch this KZread channel.

@TheHuntingPublic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ!

You guys make the very best videos I've ever seen on deer hunting period. Thanks guys.

I agree with b Mack about blacktail hunting idea. I’m from Oregon and have only hunted the northwest but blacktails would be a challenging but rewarding experience for the hunting public crew!

Thanks for sharing guys! I learned a lot. Sorry it didn’t work out this time.

Great effort, pure sportsmanship there.

It does suck but it is extremely relieving to see you all make such an effort to do the right thing. You all are what every sportsman should strive to be and you deserve recognition for that so thank you and keep the videos coming i never miss an episode

your guys dedication to find that buck is highly respect. Just like any sport, sometime you win sometime you loose. Good hunting.

56 minutes....looks like I'm gonna be late for work:)

The way he woke up off that couch was great😂

Some good ole boys, down Missouri way. Great watch. Great content. Many thanks

Amazing effort on the recovery. Thanks for sharing the real deal. Can't wait to see TED'S monster.

Sounds like Warb has his priorities straight lol. All joking aside, there is not a buck out there for which it is worth sacrificing your relationships. Make sure you guys at THP do right by your loved ones this season. You will never, ever regret it.

I commend your efforts in recovering a deer and not giving up on it!

Sometimes it helps to learn from others mistakes...I had it happen...but a constant reminder makes me a better hunter. Great hunting video guys , don't give up just get right back at it.

Thanks for showing the realities of bow hunting. Great channel

Great video that's the up and downs of bow hunting. I had my lucky Ted hat and got a big 10 pionter Saturday morning.

Love the dedication guys that’s some hard work I know that feeling all to well..

I had almost the exact situation happen to me last year with unfortunately the same outcome. It sucks but like you said you just have to keep hunting.

This is only my second year bow hunting and I have learned so much from you guys. The highs and lows are definitely real, I missed a nice buck last year and it hurt but it only made me better. Tell him not to feel too bad, it happens! Whitetail deer are difficult to hunt in such thick country and the kill zone is much smaller than something like an elk. After rifle hunting all my life I think it’s almost a joke how easy it is compared to bowhunting. It’s crazy how addicting it is trying to outsmart a mature Whitetail, I’ll probably be a lifer now.

Man! Lots of ups & downs in that one!! Good effort in trying to find him.

What you boys are doing is the real world, no bs trials and tribulations of hunting but specifically speaking, bow hunting. Here’s to the real 1’s. Keep it up boys!

Ah yes what a glorious start to the Monday, rough weekend on public land struggle bus in full effect, need this video today, thanks boys!

Great Intel. Very informative. I just stumbled on to y’all’s show a few days ago and can’t stop watching. Lol

That stinks, but this is the reason why THP and HUSHIN are my favorite hunting content creators on KZread. Thank you for this video and for this awesome collaboration. Hope to see more in the future!

Thanks for sharing this video. Not a lot of "professionals" would willingly show their failures.

Great video fellas thank you for truly keeping it real. Best reality hunting content ever. The cable guys couldn't tote your gear.

That’s a tough break guys. You looked tired as all get out. Those deer can survive a lot.

Thanks for the honest and informative content. I appreciate it.

That was tuff track! But live to fight another day! Great job on video guys!

I was hoping I had time to brew a cup of coffee for the video after I already started it. Then I check how much longer I have left only to see it's an hour long!! 😁👏👏👏

That deer will show back up in s few days. He is out there and I know you guys will find him. I know you will because you young men can t let it go, you want that deer. Love y'alls channel and HUSH!

Good to see somebody is seeing some action. 3 trips here on TN public and no deer sited. Not seeing much sign here this year. Best a luck to ya fellas.

Keep it real guys because we all know it happens its unfortunate but its part of bowhunting, I love the authenticity

Proud of you guys! All of you for your efforts! I was taught to do just what you have done in this video! Looked to me like a low hit just above brisket and arrow hit leg on right side. Just bone and muscles and the movements of that horse kept the blood flowing! Sucks! GWB!

Great video, great effort. I'm a newcomer to your channel but you've got me hooked. It's a stinker to lose one, but I sure appreciate you guys sort of 'keeping it real' and showcasing the highs AND lows of our sport. Keep it up. Oh, thanks for bringing the Hush guys into the picture, they got me subscribed over on their channel now too!

I'm absolutely keen on hunting like you, It's a great experience!

Heartbreaker what an amazing effort guys love watching the dog work

Hey man 35 yrs bow hunting u did great tracking job u gave it your all like u said its bow hunting it is gonna happen. HIT a nice one 4 yrs ago too far forward in shoulder bone didn't find looking for 3 days don't know if he lived but ups and down of the bow world👍👍👍😁😁😁great video by the way

That’s tough to lose a deer when you are pretty certain it’s dead. Had it happen a few too many times and it hurts. Great content as always!

Great video, it happens!! Keep your head up and moving forward Bmac

We use Black mouth currs. They are excellent trackers and when u get on that keeps jumping you can tune the leash loose and they will catch a fatally shot deer. Gotta check your states laws on what you can do but blood dogs not only hell you but make you a better tracker as well! Great video

What a great effort in this search , it's good to see this search on youtube great job guys;;;;;;;

Great hunt Zach, way to finally get it done.

Great job guys.. You did everything possible!

I've been carrying peroxide for many years.. It's a very handy tool!! it happens 100%, big difference shooting targets & shooting animals!!👍 I appreciate the real deal..

Oh man brings back a couple of bad shots i've made in the past its really disheartening when that happens.....the upside is that because of this you learn to be more patient, practice more, setup better and most of all you realize that its called hunting where sometimes these things happen!!Very Good Effort.

Great effort guys, happened to me last season on the biggest buck I ve ever shot at.

Can you guys make a video that details how you setup your packs for hiking in long distances with all your gear and setting up a stand. Great videos!

Another great episode, thanks. In Sweden we track with dogs all the time. In fact the law over here says that you got to have access to a dog within one hour after the shot.

Damn that is frustrating just to watch nice job guys using all options very professional.