172" River Bottom Giant Falls In The River, The Story Of Hunting "DK"

[@donavandean1078]

Mike, your love of family, friends, hunting, big bucks, nature, and being humble and a true sportsman, inspire me and many others...thank you!

[@blakeroberts7092]

Congratulations to Mike and Owen on their unbelievable seasons! The midwest whitetail team shows what is possible with land and wildlife management. Good luck to all still heading afield.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Blake we greatly appreciate it man. Hope you enjoyed the episode and we appreciate the good luck! We all will need it. 🤝

[@bill-winke]

Congrats Mike. I love your "River Recoveries". Great story, great hunt and great footage.

[@joshsinglefooter]

My Uncle Bill!

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you Bill! Congrats on your buck. Hope you and the family are well.

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Congrats Mike! Dk is a stud! Well done!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Amen to that Buckydoedowner9040! DK is one heck of a buck and per usual Mike made good on his opportunity. Exciting times are ahead and we can't wait to show Mike's next hunt here soon. Have a great week and good luck hunting!

[@WelshFarms]

So sick! First off, congratulations to Mike, I've been watching your videos for years and you encourage me. Secondly, to the camera guys, awesome work, as a cameraman myself, I know what it takes with all the equipment/set-up/teardown day after day, fantastic job! Lastly, thank you to the MW Whitetail group for all this awesome content, keep it up! Good luck to everyone on their future hunts.

[@albertweingartmann7292]

I have been watching your Videos since the beginning of mid west white tail, and I find that your bow hunting videos are the best on youtube. Really nice buck well done.

[@whisperingoutdoors]

Nice buck, and he wasn't broke up this year! Congrats, Mike, yeah , I would have got a canoe, too, lol! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@gregbunn4642]

Congratulations Mike, awesome video

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Greg Bunn, greatly appreciate that man and are glad to have you hear. It's been one heck of a season and we're excited to see where it goes from here. Hope you're having a great one of your own!

[@bridger1172]

I live in the west and I can tell you I love mule deer but there’s something so cool about whitetail hunting being able to control the genetics and feed to a curtain point being able to have history with the deer it’s cool stuff

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

A great perspective and we're glad to have you here Bridger! Every type of hunting has its own unique aspects and whitetail hunting is definitely full of them. Super happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and hope to see you back for future episodes!

[@Paulannear]

Congrats Mike! Awesome hunt and story

[@UnlimitedWhitetailHunting]

Congrats Mike!! DK has an amazing story and you told it well!

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Fantastic buck Mike, congratulations.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

As always Mitch, we greatly appreciate you joining us week in and week out! Mike's quest for DK was a fun one to follow and we couldn't be happier for him and Rye. They make things look way easier than they are and we appreciate them immensely!

[@allieandbo]

Jeez what a buck. Just a giant. And how you passed on Moss is beyond me. Great job Mike. You're obviously a football fan with all the names of these bucks. And as a fellow Tiger I gotta believe Joey B was named after Joe Burreaux right? Lol. I love it. You ever come down for a game and I got your first beer at Superior Grill. Geaux Tigers!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Allieandbo, first and foremost thank you so much for taking the time to watch the episode! From all of us at Midwest Whitetail, we greatly appreciate the support. We know some of these episodes can be a little long, but we want to showcase them the best way we know how and that's in depth. On the note of football names, the river farm has always had that theme going dating all the way back to 2017! You're spot on with Joey B. and we can only hope he blows into a franchise QB caliber buck for Mike to chase. Thank you again for the time and good luck hunting.

[@doubledroptinehunter]

Moss is one impressive looking buck if he is just 4 yo. He's gonna be something in the next year or two.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

DoubleDroptineHunter, we couldn't agree more. The anticipation to see what that buck can turn into is high! Mike has some other future giants we can't wait to showcase for everyone aswell! We thank you for watching, and we wish you luck this season!

[@shanehoffman8732]

Congratulations on a superb buck. DK is a beast. Mike Congratulations again. Now it's time for your kids and wife to get one

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Shane, we appreciate the kind words! DK is a beast, we couldn't agree with you more! We couldn't be happier for Mike and it's a pleasure to share this great story with everyone. Hopefully the rest of Mikes family can keep the ball rolling as well, they got a few big bucks on the ground already! Goodluck to you this season and thank you for watching!

[@jodytucker4474]

That’s awesome Mike, congratulations!! Ohh, not the river again!! 🦌🦌🦌💪🏻

[@mikereed3878]

Two of the four bucks I have shot right there have ended up in the river! Its crazy! Hopefully he's the last one! Thank you and good luck!

[@justinkamps7326]

Congrats mike! Love the story, history and footage you'all laid down. Another dream season 💪

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you buddy!

[@ebendeitz283]

Man that “Moss” buck is a cool framed deer looks like he may split both brows if he makes it to next year! Also congratulations to Mike!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

No kidding on that Ebendeitz283, that buck could be something special. Thank you for the kind words, we're super pumped for Mike too! See you next Monday for the story of Drake's buck!

[@dylancox5085]

Mike you’re a madman, I love it. Congrats on another great buck!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Dylan, we couldn't agree more! Mike's hard work has been paying off in the greatest way, and we can't wait to see what the season holds for the River Farm! Thank you for watching, and Goodluck to you this season!

[@robertpeters6923]

My man Mike does it again. Great video great shot great recovery. And yes 172 puts him in the book. Great season for you,Owen and the rest of you. Congratulations!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Robertpeters6923, Thank you for the kind words! The team has been on a role this year, no question about it! Mike and Owen have killed some great bucks so far this year and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds for the team. We thank you for watching and wish you luck this season!

[@Rj_engel]

The punch strikes again! Congratulations Mike and Rye on an awesome hunt and story!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Thank you for the kid words! The pinch has been a hot spot for Mike and Rye to say the least! We couldn't be happier for Mike and it is a privilege to share this great story with everyone. Thank you for watching, and Goodluck this season!

[@brandondvorak4438]

Congrats!! Hell of a deer!!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Brandon, no doubt a super cool buck and we couldn't be happier for Mike! Now it's time to see Rye get it done while Mike waits on late season. Good luck and thanks for joining us for another episode.

[@guard099]

Congrats Mike what a deer! Cant wait to see Moss next year he's gonna be a beast!

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you! I'm the same way. Cannot wait to see Moss next year. I hope he can make it through the rest of the season! Good luck!

[@paulshumate2904]

Congratulations Mike on a Gorgeous whitetail, you guys are on a roll this season.. Best of luck the rest of the year 🦌🦌🦌

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Paul, Thank you for the kind words! The story of the 172" monarch known as "DK" has finally came to the greatest end we could have asked for. We can't wait to share the story of the rest of the season with everyone, and hopefully this luck keeps on rolling! Thank you for watching and good luck this season!

[@jackk_24]

Travelin soldier is a great prehunt jam 😂😂

[@mikereed3878]

Yes Siree!

[@danielfranzen230]

Congrats Mike on an awesome buck! Did anyone else notice the fresh blood on DK's right antler and the fresh puncture wound in his right ear 28:13. Curious who the fight was with.

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you! I first noticed the damage to his ear after we pulled him out of the river and thought he might have done it after I shot him. As you mentioned, you can clearly see it in the video prior to the shot. It was a big flap of skin on that ear. I'm also curious who the fight was with. Maybe moss! Thanks for watching.

[@chevellehoyt449]

Congratulations Mike. Love a good story! Heck of a deer!

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you! Good luck out there.

[@braydonmichels6104]

The man,the myth, the legend! Mike has been on a roll for a long time. Now that he’s tagged out he outta get some new waders🤣 in the mean time congrats again Mike!

[@mikereed3878]

I do need some new waders! I tried to walk out to him in my waders. Water was about 5 feet deep so my short self couldn't make it. Then I had a leak in my waders to boot so I got wet anyway! Thank you!

[@colbyschmidt3339]

Congratulations on an awesome buck and Congratulations on all yall having great seasons. Cant wait to get home and hunt next year myself. Watching your show makes me feel like im not so far away from the whitetail woods so Thank you for that!!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Colby, we greatly appreciate the kind words! It's already been a great season, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds. We hope you can get out in the woods sooner rather than later, and to hear the episodes help keep you in touch with the Whitetail woods is one of the greatest things we could ever ask for from our episodes. Goodluck to you the next time you hit the woods, and thank you for watching!

[@jimmyy.236]

Congrats Mike! That's a stud of a buck!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Mike's had quite the hunting season no doubt and we couldn't be happier for him. Jimmy, we also couldn't say thank you enough for taking the time to watch another episode and supporting the show. It's been a fun season around here so far and we hope you've enjoyed it! Have a great day.

[@KayleeGaiser]

My husband watched this episode and was trying to figure out the system you use to mount your bow on your bike. I thought it might be a good Christmas idea. Thanks!

[@vernon19901]

Great job fellas! Congrats🎉 Thanks for the great video.

[@Beech303]

Like the longer videos GJ putting this together and DK was a hoss and the pinch is money

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Beech303, thank you for the kind words! We are glad to hear you like the longer videos, it's the best way to show the true story of DK and all the hard work put into this buck! As for the pinch, it's something to talk about to say the least. Maybe we will see it strike again soon... Thank you for watching, and good luck to you this season!

[@Beech303]

@@MidwestWhitetailVideos Allot more work then people see that's for sure

[@109367]

I really miss hunting, all my family I used to go with have passed away

[@BrydenDoyle1423]

Heck of a buck! Congrats Mike and team!

[@mikereed3878]

Thank you! Good luck out there!

[@Dietz4502]

DK kinda just popping up on you like that is basically the epitome of what it feels like to hunt in NY 😂💯

[@bobbyday8690]

Dang! That's a monster!

[@darrinbriggs318]

Awesome buck and hunt! That first buck was a show-stopper too with that drop. WOW! What do the initials "DK" stand for? Sorry if I missed that somewhere.

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Poppin' a Willy, or poppin' a wheelie? Big difference. 😁😁

[@RidgeOutdoorProductions]

sheesh! what a monster!

[@ZB_Outdoors_Videos]

Been waiting for this one!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

We couldn't be happier to share this great story with everyone! Thank you for taking the time to watch, and good luck to you this season!

[@KeeganCrooks]

Atta boy congrats

[@jonahtw]

Mike I gotta know how you guys are able to access that pinch without bumping deer

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Jonahtw, would you find it valuable if we did a stand breakdown on that here soon? I could definitely talk to Mike about doing that and see what we can come up with. Great idea man and thank you so much for taking the time to watch the show. Also, a huge thank you for subscribing to the channel! Have a great day man.

[@jonahtw]

@@MidwestWhitetailVideos that would be unreal. Love the channel, love the videos. Happy Thanksgiving

[@mikereed3878]

Hey there, We can definitely do a stand breakdown there. We actually have done one in the past. If I could find that off season show we could share the link here while waiting to update it. The general idea for the entire river farm is that it is 500+ acres of wetland grass/willow thickets, etc. Very thick at the ground level. The deer head mostly off the farm to the north in the evening to feed in the ag fields and work their way back in the morning. I keep lanes mowed for easy quiet access. We don't typically use lights and we use electric vehicles to get around to minimize ground scent and stay quiet. I can approach the set directly from the east. We rarely ever bump deer going in for the morning hunt which is usually about an hour prior to daylight. Because they typically bed back in the peninsula, I can access from the north in the afternoon and get close to the base of the tree by walking up the slough. I'm not saying we never bump a deer but as you can tell, we can hunt that stand many times and have great hunts. Thanks!

[@zachniverson8816]

Mike I have to ask...... What are those thingy migigers on your boots. I'm assuming warmers, but what kind what are they called... Im super curious and interested in getting some I have 1200grm Thinsulated Itasca rubber boots and my feet get cold when it's in the low 30,s.... So I need to figure something else out before it starts getting really cold

[@Rj_engel]

Go check out Arctic Shield! They have insulated boot covers that make a world of difference on a cold morning in a stand!

[@mikereed3878]

Boot insulators from Arctic Shield. Game changer. Those are Rye's feet in the video! I haven't got mine out yet. Arctic shield did a demonstration for us with dry ice on a foot/boot without the insulator and and the other foot with the insulator over the boot. Amazing how well they work. Carry them to your stand and then put them on once you're settled. Roll up small and fit in the pack. Really nice to have. www.midwayusa.com/product/1024622375 Hopefully the link works. Thanks Mike

[@dustinwaldron2010]

Moss will be Hoss 2024

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Moss the Hoss, that might just stick for 2024! Thanks for watching Dustin and good luck out there the rest of this season. Lot's of good hunting left yet!

[@jeremiahjohnson6971]

#Mike Phelps 2023.... again...

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Jeremiah Johnson, luckily this time around a canoe was involved. No more Mike Phelps on our watch! Hope you enjoyed the episode and have had a great season so far. Good luck hunting!

[@808ponds]

I miss Jared

[@llama833]

Second comment

[@nicktatum3008]

Wow! Must be nice to be so damn lucky year after year while others struggle to even kill one buck. But good job guys, always next year.

[@joshsinglefooter]

Luck? Work hard.

[@icehog2367]

WTF cares if the buck is 172", is that the number required to make it a "giant"? Just seems awfully pretentious. It's a great buck, but the score means absolutely nothing.

[@HankShivers]

Well, that’s what gets him in the book.

[@joshsinglefooter]

Well, hey, grinch!

[@frankgulla8782]

The"score" is just a unit of measurement to give one reference.If you were having a conversation with someone and he said that he shot a 180 class buck you would know that it's a huge buck. All animals killed for food are trophies especially with a bow.

[@vernon19901]

Man get outta here with that stupid,jealous comment. Sometimes, a person will put the score in the title so people like me know and won't have to be left guessing. Plus,it's great knowledge and can help you in the future if you'll be interested in knowing the score then. Just keeping it real.

[@isaacstotts6099]

Hey man, this comment was extremely unwarranted. Who cares if you don't score deer but many others do, don't try to ruffle feathers just because you haven't shot any bucks worth scoring. If they were giants to you that's all that matters, and if they are mature