180" URBAN GIANT on Opening Day!: Story of Rufus

[@brycehickman6841]

Never been a godly man just wasn’t brought up that way but after watching y’all for the last few years i have taken some of yalls advise and have takin the time in the blind during them dark hours to think and thank the big man for providing all the great things I have in life. I also thank y’all for opening my eyes.! Love what y’all do can’t wait to see more videos! Y’all are awesome!

[@matthewpatstone5933]

You are awesome…👍

[@lombardfortsoniii8124]

They know THE TRUTH. Keep listening. Surrender to Christ. I don’t know you but I will pray for you right now.

[@hipxle]

Amen brother I’m so proud of you

[@jdansie]

Wonderful comment Bryce!

[@lukejohnson4708]

Amen brother surrendering your life to Christ and asking him to forgive you for all the sin you have committed and to come in to your heart Romans 10:9 Best design I have ever made

[@jeremycasper5181]

God is good to us all time it’s blessing to harvest a deer like that

[@jacobbiggs5113]

Amen

[@Hardslidda]

People think it’s bad but it’s gods work

[@jimowens381]

The more I watch you guys, the more I love it. And it ain't just about the hunting. Y'all definitely have your priorities in order. God bless!!

[@laffytaffy4675]

I hope y’all read this! I was raised in church. I’m a strong believer but I’ve fell backwards with going to church like i should. Sunday is my only day off and i find every excuse to say i just wanna rest I’ll go next week. But when i just watched this man have a 180 inch deer on the ground and he left that deer there to make sure he spent time with the creator. You just hit me right in the heart with this. I just realized my priorities aren’t where they should be. I wouldn’t of left that deer like he just did. So i know I’m not where i should be. But you can bet your bottom dollar i will tell a diff story come next week. Awesome awesome video my brother. The most powerful part wasn’t the kill. It was him leaving to go to church. None of this is possible without the man above. And he just spoke to me through you guys! Thank you for that.

[@DavidEllisYawtYawt]

May God bless you more for your understanding

[@deeraretosmart2213]

I wanna see a podcast where they talk about big deer they never had the chance to film, I think that would be lit.

[@Hustleoutdoors]

i want that too!

[@tripleeathletics]

You wanna see it, or hear it? Lol, I’d be good with just hearing that, But it’s a Great idea though Sir!

[@wyattpayne9465]

This would be awesome

[@kylezimmerman2517]

I would be down for that.. would be WAY better to see the podcast though, and that way they can sprinkle in trail cam pics also

[@daltonstansick8930]

I like that idea to

[@justicefall1917]

I have great respect for a man that would leave a buck like that to take his family to church! Words can’t really describe how I feel about that! I’ve been a hunter all my life and I started back to church in 2005 after way too many years of turning my back on God. Just want each of you to know that I love this channel and I love each of y’all! Thank y’all for putting our Savior first in your life!! Good bless y’all and keep y’all safe!

[@laffytaffy4675]

I’m literally in tears thinking about him walking away from a deer i could only dream of killing. To go church, it was like god just slapped me right in the jaw and said ya see son this is following me. I don’t have words to describe how powerful that was.

[@bootstrapoutdoors8686]

Yeah and if he would have just went and recovered it the night before like he should have he could have done both and not wasted the meat.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

@@bootstrapoutdoors8686 or bumped it clean out of there and never recovered any of it...

[@caseyjoe8651]

I haven’t hunted very long and I’m self taught. Watching you guys teaches me so much about hunting.. thank y’all for everything y’all do it’s much appreciated from Casey in Kentucky

[@benmcqueen2957]

Watching this video and seeing Kindle be so ready to go to church solves what I have been debating. Being 16 I would rather hunt then go to church. I have realized now that if I really start putting God first in my life again I will have a great season. Season starts tomorrow and can't wait. Thank you guys so much for sticking with it!!!!

[@chrisregular9135]

You guys never disapoint! Bar is set high for everyone else this season. I'm having the same spider issues in Alabama, I'm guessing it is all the rain. We got a few more weeks before our season starts but I'm motivated after that video!

[@johnlovvorn9432]

Congratulations Kendall, great way to start off the season. Great to see you take the time to worship the king of kings in the midst of a 170” laid out.

[@ClayTallStories]

Great vid men.

[@caseyeiseler]

We've all felt those feelings from sick stomach to complete happiness and relief! Thank you for taking us along the journey and congrats to the crew! God Bless 🙏

[@kitimatrandom2586]

You got to have one of the best hunting shows out there you show the truth and the struggle and all the work required on hunting big bucks unlike other hunting shows that just show the hunt and kill of the animal and filled with ton of ads keep up the good work and can’t wait for new episodes to come out

[@trevorandre4386]

I just got into urban hunting and seeing what y’all do just makes me more proud to be an archery hunter in the making… Haven’t had chance to harvest one this year but hoping I can by the end of the year! God bless y’all in everything y’all do for the hunting community!

[@gregoryduncan795]

Thank yall for what yall do. I grew up in ga and now I drive a semi so I'm very rarely able to go to church or hunt so being able to watch yall I'm able to stay humble and it keeps me thanking God for all I am able to have and the time I have to hunt when I can

[@lawrencelewis1036]

One problem you had with penetration was using a mechanical. The other was probably arrow weight. When you see a mechanical stopped buy a rib like that it's telling.

[@PNY15458]

Agreed. I shoot a Slick Trick Magnum (125gr) pushed by a 352gr arrow (477gr finished weight) out of a 62lb Bowtech and rarely don't get a pass thru and an inch or two of dirt on the other side. Expandable head/light arrow combo is overrated in my opinion.

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

I can’t believe these guys are still shooting mechanicals with all the info out there about how terrible they are with penetration.

[@derekwill]

@@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00 you have to remember that they are often hunting smaller tracts of land and can't risk the deer running for hundreds of yards. Even with a great shot , a deer shot with a fixed blade could run for a while. I used grim reapers and have always had a full pass through and watched the deer die within eyesight

[@stevena.bigelow9351]

This video blessed my heart so much. Been watching you guys for a couple of years now and I can't tell how much it means to me to watch men who love the Lord like I do, who bow hunt. Congratulations to Kendell for a magnificent animal. God is SOOO good to us!

[@tjzimmerman4683]

Man what an amazing looking buck! I think what I love most about this video is the story. Often I find myself in the tree thinking about family and friends who have gone on as well. Also props to Lee for sending him to get his church on!!! Great witness you have on believers and non believers! Good luck the rest of the season!

[@southernseth449]

This is my first season bow hunting and I owe it to y’all wouldn’t have done it without watching y’all and I have been hunting less than a week and I just shot a 250 pound hog today and hoping to get some deer soon

[@timber4896]

Congrats man !! I just lost a good Friend/Bow hunting buddy to covid as well. We are all blessed to be here. Cherish every moment this season with friends and family.

[@treverboutin7554]

Can’t wait for my ol lady to get home from work. She loves your channel just as much as I do. Nothing like a crusher seek one video on hunters eve! Good luck to all fellow hunters this season!🤘🏻

[@wglide444]

Loved it! Putting our Savior first is awesome. Been archery hunting all my life (now 64). Got the buck of my life this year ("the beast") while hunting with my son. I was so thankful I sat down and cried. The fact my son was with me made me beyond happy. God is good. PS; while watching I thought the shot was darn near perfect. Good stuff - I'm going to subscribe.

[@matthewcampbell8442]

Great video! And a big thank you for whatever role you guys played in going to bat for KZbin hunting creators in the last two weeks!

[@Eich13R]

CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it. You all deserve the success you’ve had the last few years. Love the channel

[@yazooyellowcats1403]

That lack of penetration is with a hit in that location is why when I managed a commercial bowhunting lodge we didn’t allow mechanical broadheads. Fixed blade broaheads don’t have as much of a chance to deflect upon impact.

[@Insubordinate1204]

Amen! Killed a doe last weekend. She wasn’t huge but my slicktrick when THROUGH the spine, 1 lung and severed the artery to the heart. She went maybe 20 feet.

[@lukearmistead265]

@@Insubordinate1204 i shot my first deer with a bow the other day with a swacker 2 in and I hit top lung spine and it dropped her

[@jadon8638]

So broadheads that have the blades that extend on impact deflect more than the other kind?

[@yazooyellowcats1403]

They definitely are more prone to it

[@arbassin7932]

I can not stop watching this video!!!! R.I.P. to the fine man you lost. I will pray for y’all!!!!!!!!!!

[@rodneykimberlyhenry5056]

God first, then the rest will fall in place. It literally warmed my heart, to see them man leave a deer of a lifetime for most, to go and worship the one who gave it life. God bless and keep on keeping on.

[@holdenhaynes6569]

Let’s gooo I was praying y’all would post a video I’m out of school on quarantine and I get to watch this banger of a video before my opening day Saturday

[@joesanchez1124]

Yes banana spiders have been super crazy. I ran into maybe 2 in 2019-2021. This month getting ready for the season I’ve ran into at least 6.

[@Brandon-uo1rv]

Big deer, keeping God in the picture, and having fun. I'm becoming a big fan of you guys. Congrats on the success

[@BootheelBucks]

I would do anything to get where you guys have gotten. So awesome to see things back on track and starting the season out with absolute stud! Congrats Kendall!

[@alabamatrout6985]

I’m glad y’all are still uploading despite what KZbin is putting you through. Keep posting and we will keep watching! Best of luck this year and congratulations on the monster!

[@kylekremser3233]

The bond you guys with each other and god are truly something people can look up to!

[@TheBassGuy]

I hope KZbin changes the policy and let’s y’all start making some money again yall definitely deserve it.

[@timothyhowell7047]

My cousin was telling me about this with some of these hunting shows. I didn't think I would see another seek one episode. What's the deal with the new rule or whatever it is?

[@FreebornOutdoors]

They aren't demonetized anymore

[@markkersh2629]

Since you asked, spiders have been crazy in Virginia this season. Every time I go out I get a face full of webs. All types of spiders. Around my house we have had a big uptick as well.

[@poohbear3678]

Man the things I’d do to meet you guys and especially go on a hunt with you all! Just great down to earth Christian men, keep up the good work guys!

[@bjmgolf3651]

Well done Kendall ! Awesome that you could share the experience with your buddies at Seek One and pay respects to someone that helped the group as well as others throughout his life. Excellent content and praise be to God !

[@wedorecoverlifewithernesth3580]

Keep the main thing the main thing! Wow!

[@chrismayer7762]

Blood Easter egg hunts! I love them....

[@treyadams1512]

Refreshing seeing this content again! Much love!

[@fulllifeadventures]

The way that buck was just standing there right below was crazy. Great video!

[@Intimidator82]

What a Buck! Time in the stand is a great time to spend with family and friends, past and present. We are truly spoiled with the resources available for what we enjoy, and it's only fitting that we thank those who are responsible for making it.

[@bubdavis2002]

Everytime I watch y’all I like it more and more to see Kendall leave that buck and go to church means everything to me god and family most important thing y’all keep it up

[@thehuntingparadox2291]

Love this video. U all are an inspiration for those of us trying to start a channel, thank you for all you do for so many!

[@mattmilk]

I’m thrilled for you Kendall! Great job to all of you all associated with Seek One! Best wishes moving forward with KZbin.

[@tripleeathletics]

Kendall, I lost my best friend to Covid also. We were best friends forever & had the same Birthday. We laid him to rest last week & I’m not sure if I’ll be able to go hunting now. So I know exactly how you feel Sir. Sorry for your loss, & Congrats on a Great Buck!

[@JoshDMinton]

The banana spiders here in arkansas are crazy this year!!!

[@stndpenguin]

time for a heavier arrow setup? Did it hit the offside shoulder? seems like an odd angle to get guts and shoulder. Mechanical deflection? Congrats

[@sethwells5266]

Yesssss sirrrrr! Class drops yesterday, new video on an absolute stud that I’ve been waiting to see since y’all posted forever ago about it and most importantly, y’all getting your monetization back!! Congratulations yall

[@chadnorrell6483]

It's amazing watching y'all, y'all show the bad ok good and great parts of bowhunting in general. Keep up the great work.

[@jakepaul4836]

dude i am actually ur biggest fan and i could not imagine where i would be if i never saw that seek one trailer for charlie 10 mins after it came out

[@allenpennington9691]

Derwin was a great guy my mom and brother worked for him at GAC, I worked with him about 15 years ago.

[@timothychristian9140]

Congratulations on an awesome buck and thanks for not being ashamed to share your faith.

[@ppha7665]

Glad u found it. Big reason I built a higher FOC arrow and stopped shooting mechanicals.

[@michaelosborne8903]

I lost my Dad to covid Sept 4th. I'm going to do my best to carry on through this season. I don't know who I'm going to call anymore. Congratulations

[@themechanic4082]

The story, the hunt, the love for it there is nothing even like it

[@lukehartmanfunchannel5346]

Wow what a giant really love seeing the excitement when yall found him

[@robertmashburn3900]

That is so awesome. Coyotes got to him but that's what we go through as being a hunter and we take the good with the bad. The thing is yall did right backing out and stayed with it and got the reward of a great buck. Congrats guys

[@craigchamblee5765]

The bond you guys have is so awesome...always put God 1st.. Congrats on a true Giant!!

[@peavinehall4749]

Y'all make it look easy. Awesome way to start the season

[@nathandeane393]

Opening day here in VA is in two days, and I can't wait to get in the stand!

[@mi_bowhunter80]

Great deer, great story! Couldn't happen to a better bunch of godly men!! Congrats on all your continued success 🙌

[@mikesweeney5134]

Awesome buck! Well deserved & sorry for your loss. I’ve been waiting for ya to kick off the 2021 season!!!

[@yeeyangoutdoors2783]

God is good. What a blessing it is you guys have. Glad to see y’all again. Didn’t know if ya wag going to post anymore videos or not. Good luck to the rest of y’all’s year.

[@fr8cture]

I love how the velvet is still on the rack. Hope it stays that way mounted.

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

Awesome deer man. I'm a huge rage fan. But ill be honest even with a 72# 30 1/2 draw mathews I had so many deer that I lacked good penetration on. Even at 20 yards. Started shooting heavier arrows with high foc and a fix blade and haven't had that issue yet. Makes no sense why you couldn't get a pass through with that shot other then the rage just open so big it slows the arrow down to fast.

[@Mo75149-j]

Agreed, shooting 62# SR6 435grain with a montec fixed nothing but full pass thru's on mature bucks, only rage kill was not a pass through but did work..

[@evanl6899]

Yup. I had a rage stick in the shoulder and not get penetration. Never found the deer and felt terrible. Switched to shooting qad exodus 100gr and never will shoot anything else

[@mikeharryhunt1709]

It's more about just shooting ah well tuned bow and fixed blade. People get to caught up in the heavy arrow foc thing but just shooting ah fixed blade would solve 98 percent of people's problems

[@jedyoung4234]

Yes sir. This is the way

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

@@Mo75149-j yeah I’ve killed every deer I’ve hit with my rage. Just some that I was like that should of passed through. Still leaves a massive wound.

[@WYWHA]

Congratulations, what a stud! Keep fighting the good fight.. God bless..

[@zackboothe1228]

That’s awesome. I hit an elk there this year and thought I smoked him. Super happy for you guys.

[@trevorlawson1714]

Happy you found him, but that's why you shoot a heavier arrow and fixed blade. Should have got an easy pass through with that shot. Make a for a lot less stress.

[@conorbell1684]

I have been waiting for this video since the season started, thank you

[@landangaskill7659]

It’s a good day when you get in from fishing and you see seek one posted

[@jayleit6881]

awesome vid. glad to see you guys back posting

[@fishingwithaview]

Keep the main thing the main thing. Love it. That's all that matters. Love how you guys aren't ashamed to share about Jesus. Awesome video! Congrats!!

[@scottmercer545]

Thank you for being a show of faith .God first then everything else will fall in place.

[@calvinh.8882]

CONGRATS!! What an awesome buck! As for what y'all said about the deer and Kudzu, my uncle had 100-acres in north-eastern Georgia, and he had about 5-acres around his house that he kept manicured, and there was about a half-acre of Kudzu in the back yard that had about 50-60 yards cleared/mowed all the way around it to help keep it under control, and a herd of deer came there every afternoon to eat some of it, and then after dark, they would bed down in the clearing between the Kudzu and the woods and sleep. There was one buck that was a giant! You would think someone had dropped like a monster Ohio buck off there. lol. He was a 15-point that had to be pushing close to 200-inches. My uncle did not allow anyone to hunt there, or should I say his boss (His wife) didn't allow it. lol. But anyway, the deer loved that Kudzu.

[@ReelnFishn]

Banana spiders are big here in west Tennessee also!! They are scary looking! Gets me everytime!

[@SUBURBANBOWHUNTER]

Incredible as always!! Congratulations Kendall!!

[@austinrayblackwell1119]

Hell yea 💯 South Carolina checking in

[@justinjhauser5110]

Congrats brother!!! Sorry for your loss!

[@sfowler8942]

Beautiful deer! Best part is the sharing of your faith. Thanks

[@davetoms63]

My favorite channel.... Live that you guys glorify the Father!

[@BowlesBrothersPursuits]

This will give you chills right here !!

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Memory of a lifetime. Great video!

[@kennethking3520]

Congratulations on that awesome buck, Kendall. There sure are a lot of broadhead "experts" here. Broadhead or bullet, mechanical or fixed, shot placement is the key. I've seen enough videos of you on here that you're capable of that, this was just one of those times we've all experienced that it just didn't happen perfectly. That being said, I've used the tried and true NAP Thunderhead for the past 25 or so years. Probably the most easiest fixed blade broadhead there is to tune. Never had any tuning or performance issues with them. I'm thrifty and will even re-sharpen the replaceable blades if possible and they get reused again.

[@jameswalters4358]

Awesome video. Thanks for keeping the hunt alive.

[@Outdoor-Tactics]

Mechanicals redirect on impact with uneven surfaces. In this case, back towards the intestines. Successful hunt, unethical kill. Kind of unfortunate.

[@critter852004]

Yup, this happened to me with a rage as well. They found the deer with the arrow in it almost 1.5 miles away in a local farmer’s goat barn. It had to be euthanized by a game warden. After that I went to fixed heads only.

[@Outdoor-Tactics]

@@critter852004 they’re just better. The blade width on mechanicals is a borderline joke. You should treat broadheads like knives. Strong construction, appropriate blade thickness, made of the right metal. Not ultra thin pot-metal. It’s like trying to kill a deer with a fillet knife.

[@bch5513]

Especially the big boys. Had a mechanical pack given to me and killed a nice buck with it the next day. Huge hole and massive blood trail, but it was mid cavity broadside. Unfortunately a week later I had a massive 10 come in hot and I was on the ground.. shot him at 10 yards facing me slightly and forgot I had a mechanical. Didn’t go in at all cause hit humeral head. Knew it was bad the moment it hit. Couldn’t get another one in unfortunately. Still sick years later and you will never see me shooting another mech. Made that shot numerous times with a coc fixed. Still not the best shot I made admittedly, but I shoot 500grain arrows at 285fps and have never had an issue with penetrating until that mechanical and I’ve shot everything conceivable.

[@Outdoor-Tactics]

Small update on broadheads. Yesterday evening I made a 52 yard shot on a slightly quartering doe with a 550 grain setup and annihilator broadhead. Zipped clean through her, t-boning the entrance rib and she was down in 40 yards, didn’t even react to the arrow. I actually thought I’d missed. I shoot 72lbs at 28” of draw on a Hoyt Torrex XT. Fixed blades are accurate, please tune your bows.

[@GIboy1990]

Exhibit A as to why I don't use mechanicals.

[@jeremylester4028]

Really looked like the arrow deflected upon impact. I would love to get a rundown on what broadhead was used my guess would be mechanical head.

[@RKeaton]

looked like a rage no collar

[@Steven-yv2rb]

Rage is what it looked like when they compared arrows in the dark. Lack of penetration is fairly common with them. Shot 2 deer with them and a 450gr arrow out of a well tuned bow and got 4” and 8” of penetration hitting behind the shoulder. Lost one deer and the other ran a ways. Went to fixed heads and a little heavier setup (500plus gr) and haven’t had that issue since.

[@landongrammer6576]

To your curiosity of banana spiders in other states, in our north Florida woods you can't take 10 steps without having another one in your face. I carry a spider stick while walking around in there right now. Looking forward to watching the rest of this hunt. Thank you

[@SickLicense]

nothing like sitting in tall tree with sway of wind and talking to big man. them 5 to 10 mins you get with no interruptions. helps in some time busy work weeks. def glad kentucky season been in.

[@daltonstansick8930]

Great job guys. Love to see what your doing! Just recently starting watching the videos but I’ve been subscribed for a while now. And in the past few weeks watching your videos, I’ve learned so much and am already getting on bigger deer than I’ve been seeing for the past 5 years I’ve been hunting. You guys are so inspirational keep up the good work and always keep god on your side and he will bring you good in return!!👍🏼

[@richardbritt3611]

For anyone interested...I've taken 313 whitetails by compound. I have made a SCIENCE out of the how's and why's of broad heads and wound channels. Mechanicals can and often will deflect on entry into (ESPECIALLY) larger boned animals. Deflections of scapulas, ribs, or even thicker muscles on even broadside shots. ESPECIALLY quartering shots. Cut on contact, razor sharp heads are definitely a better choice! The larger the better!

[@chadgillaspie7203]

God is Good... Congratulations on another Giant Kendall, prayers for peace of losing your friend...

[@normm.7265]

Cannot thank you enough for giving serious props to the Lord, the church, and family. This is the most MONSTER of all. Keep up the GOOD work! Big time props to you, too, Kendall. Great work. Great reward.

[@davidlennon2997]

I think we need Ray to video some hunts this fall! Maybe write stuff down a bit lol! Loved the hunt and the fact that he kept god and his family first!

[@chrisbarrett6934]

I can't express how bad I've been waiting for a deer season video! And what a heck of a way to start!

[@chrisbarrett6934]

A GA deer video that is! I grew up hunting in GA but have lived in SC since 98! Our season opened up Aug 15th. Ive sat twice and killed 2 bucks and a fat nanny.

[@jasontalbot2181]

You guys are are great. Always keep it real! Congratulations!

[@guswirgau5292]

The hangover is one of the greatest movies of all time

[@jameswalters4358]

I really just learned about backing out. Thanks.

[@elandrew2250]

Those are Joro spiders- a recently established exotic species from the Far East. They spread like crazy and are a pain to avoid.

[@CamS_outdoors]

Michigan’s opener is tomorrow, this will definitely get me more pumped than I already am! Good stuff✊🏼

[@NEW_FOCUS_hunts]

Good luck 👍

[@ash2213]

Good luck

[@CamS_outdoors]

@@NEW_FOCUS_hunts thank you!

[@CamS_outdoors]

@@ash2213 thank you, you too if you are heading out

[@NEW_FOCUS_hunts]

@@ash2213 put God above everything else.....I LOVE it!