195 Utah High Country Mule Deer | The Story of "TRON"

[@jamesrussell2523]

Comradery, T-storms, epic country, legit stalk, and slammer of a buck! Rad Rad Rad video guys!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, James! Appreciate you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Eric-bh7jy]

Was anyone else wondering where that full size shovel came from? Hard to imagine they carried something like that in if the hike was as bad as it was made to look? 😂

[@MuleyFreak]

Can’t imagine they found it up there - especially if it looks like it’s 20 years old lol

[@Eric-bh7jy]

@@MuleyFreak What crazy bastard brought that thing up there. Lol

[@danfinch6103]

Hmmm full length shovel appears at just the moment it was needed. Almost makes you think they went back to the truck and got the shovel. Can't believe they were as far back as the video implies. Outside of that, great video to watch

[@Eric-bh7jy]

@@danfinch6103 yeh. From the response they gave and some of the discussion in it, the area sounds like a well known spot that has been used for years though. So who knows. Sweet Buck either way

[@MuleyFreak]

LOL. Not sure, but we were grateful that day!

[@TeamNoFlyZone]

Great buck! But I'm over here wondering who packed in the full size shovel to bail out water? 😂

[@MuleyFreak]

Def didn’t pack that in. Found it up there lol

[@rodger602]

What a great film. God was looking down on you guys for sure. Pouring rain to keep the brush moist and quiet, those other bucks leaving and leaving him alone. The fact that he was bedded in the sun for hours and didn’t move. Payton getting the buck to standup by making something “ting”. What a great buck. Every bit of it was earned. Well done!

[@MuleyFreak]

Well said, Rodger. God was def overseeing our entire hunting season. Thanks for all the support, brother!

[@JB-ig5pk]

Don’t be stupid man…God doesn’t care about deer hunting

[@MuleyFreak]

God cares about whatever you care about TBH. He created the universe so therefore abides by the laws of the universe.

[@jeffwhite2486]

Congrats on an amazing buck and wonderful memories. That is what continues to lure us back every year… the thought of what the next ridge brings!!!!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Well said! Thanks for watching, Jeff.

[@MuleyFreak]

Absolutely, Jeff. Thanks for watching!

[@MasterTheHunt23]

Such a stud buck, and great film! One of these days I'm gonna hit the high country with my bow in hand

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you!! Good luck once you get out and do it. There's nothing like the high country.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, man! 🔥

[@elkcrazy28]

That is one fantastic buck! Congrats to the whole crew!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, man! Appreciate your support!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks, buddy!

[@KC-7mm]

You earned that buck outstanding job man. That was one hell of a stock.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, brother!

[@bonetats_official]

Sweet video, boyzzzz! The Van Woerkom Fam is KILLING it with the big mulies this year! Couldn’t happen to a better crew!

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate you, buddy! Thanks for the kind words and the support. See you at the Hunt EXPO in a few short weeks!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks brother! Not a better, more positive guy than you! Means a lot

[@elkdeerfish]

There were so many cool moments in this video, except for the entrance music, lol! What an epic deer to harvest, congrats Eric...he's something to be real proud of!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Haha you didn't like the little house on the prairie intro?? I personally loved it. Regardless, thanks for watching brother! Thanks for the support!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, buddy!

[@veryfastride]

I cannot believe I just came across this footage. Absolutely awesome hunt. Congrats!

[@MuleyFreak]

No problem! Glad you found our channel!

[@CRR8980]

What a complete toad Erik congratulations man! Hope y’all get on those other bucks next episode!🇺🇸🏹🦌

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx, CR!

[@utahmulies]

Who ever fletched those arrows did a hell of a job 👌🏼 Nice shooting my man. Awesome buck. 🤘🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

He’s a rockstar, actually. Thanks, brother!!!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Whoever did it is cute too!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

The most amazing stalk I’ve ever witnessed in person! And a stud buck to-boot 🔥

[@gunshyarchery]

Bet your'e glad you brought the 5' spade now!! Great vid.

[@MuleyFreak]

Found it, actually. Lol. Thanks for watching!!!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffkramer6034]

Slammer dude. Congrats and great film. And thanks for putting out some quality gear. My new Game Changer and Pack Connect rifle cover came in clutch this season.

[@MuleyFreak]

Hey, man! Thank you and you’re welcome! Appreciate the support. Glad you’re enjoying the bino harness and rifle cover!

[@mattclements2835]

Absolute Stud of a general buck! Congrats to you guys!

[@MuleyFreak]

General buck of a lifetime for sure! Thanks for watching our highcountry adventure, Matt.

[@gregjackson878]

Awesome film guys! Always nice when a plan comes together and works out what a memory! Congrats!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks a ton, Greg! Congrats on your success this season as well!

[@gregjackson878]

@@MuleyFreak thanks homies!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching, Greg!

[@beaubagley9268]

dawgs in their natural habitat! Great film Muley Freak💪🏼

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate it, brother!!!

[@wayneroberts7852]

Muley freak boys have the best videos! Thanks and awesome buck!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate the kind words, brother. Have a great week!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks brother!

[@brodyjardine585]

What a stalk!! Heck of a video guys! Congrats!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, sir! It was a Hail Mary stalk, but we completed the pass! 🏈 🏹

[@user-zb4lz8wi9l]

What an amazing buck. Congratulations and great video.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@CRR8980]

Erik been waiting for y’all to post!!! Can’t wait to see the results!🦌🏹🇺🇸

[@MuleyFreak]

🤘🤘 Happy Thanksgiving

[@CRR8980]

@@MuleyFreak Happy Thanksgiving to you guys too!🇺🇸

[@MuleyFreak]

Game bags available now too BTW muleyfreak.com/products/game-bag-sets?_pos=1&_sid=6ced8beb8&_ss=r

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

Great job man. What an amazing rack on that beast. Here I am in southern Oregon just trying to fill my tag with anything that moves with horns 😆🤣. I’m still new 👌

[@MuleyFreak]

Good luck! How's the Oregon population doing these days? Haven't been hunting there in a few years

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

@@MuleyFreak definitely not like it use to be when I was young.

[@racin11ry]

Hardest trophy to get is a big muley with a bow imo. Awesome!

[@Idahohighcountry]

Great video guys! What a beautiful high country buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks! He’s an awesome deer!

[@danielhedin9278]

Freaking Beast of a Buck! Been waiting for so long to see this footage. Great film and content. Keep up the hard work boys!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate it, D. High country bucks of this caliber don’t come easy!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@nharrison72]

So enjoyable to watch ! Aaron you are a class act to handle your bro pulling a dinosaur out of your honey hole. Great to hear the appreciation and humility. You guys are great hunters. Love the edit as well . Dang, guess I need to buy another hat to payback the entertainment I’ve just received.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching brother!! We appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed it as well!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

He's a classy guy for sure! Thanks for watching @nharrison72

[@marsingoutdoors]

Bro! YES SIR!!! what a year!

[@MuleyFreak]

We feel super blessed on our success this year, buddy. Thanks for all the support as always!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Love you B-Money! Thanks for the support

[@curtismartin3386]

A shovel was the best part never expected that 😅

[@MuleyFreak]

I didn’t expect to find that in the bushes either haha

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

lol we didn't expect it to be where it was

[@muskytribe7911]

Congrats! What an awesome buck! Great video!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks a bunch!

[@sethanderson2416]

The Utah monsoons always hit the first week of the archery opener. 😂 it’s notorious

[@MuleyFreak]

High country monsoons suck 😂😂

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Every. Single. Year. Literally for 3 years in a row.

[@nicmac3347]

Well freaking done boys!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, brother! We appreciate all the support.

[@HuntinHorns]

hell yes Eric congrats one hell of a buck and an awesome video you guys are beasts

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching as always, buddy! God speed!

[@eaglecapoutdoors]

Great work guys!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you guys!!

[@jaredjensen2343]

Hunted that exact spot on the muzzy and after the summer scouting gotta say I was bummed when that buck was killed out of there. Stayed in that same camp with the shed drilled into the tree many times this summer. Congrats on the great buck that’s some special country in there

[@toeknee4B11T]

🧢

[@MuleyFreak]

Super blessed to harvest an animal of this caliber with a bow. Thanks for watching!

[@peakedoutadventures]

Heck of a buck!!! We’ll done gents!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, J-rod. We appreciate the support!

[@colemotes56]

Sick front packs!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, buddy! Available www.muleyfreak.com

[@florencesmith3415]

Awesome job guys...That's gonna take some beating!😎

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jakeanderson8340]

Hell of a buck! Great film man love it. Congratulations well deserve and earned.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you, Jake!! Appreciate your continued support.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Jake! I hope you're doing well, brother. Keep earning it!

[@scottburgess696]

Great deer, awesome stalk, congrats! To kill a deer with archery tackle in the high country is a feat in its self, but to kill a giant is a whole another ball game and you just whacked a homerun! Awesome video, thx for sharing.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Scott! I feel super blessed to have connected with this buck in this environment as well. Thanks for watching the video!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching, Scott. It was a rewarding grind.

[@edgarperez6766]

Always putting out great content... as a new hunter my self I look up to this guy... great work like always 👏 👍 👌 🙌

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for the watch, brother! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@edgarperez6766]

@MuleyFreak happy Thanksgiving to you and your team as well.. your gear is 🔥 hopefully my wife surprises me with some of your stuff cuz it's 🔥.

[@MuleyFreak]

Ha ha. Game bags available now too! muleyfreak.com/products/game-bag-sets?_pos=1&_sid=6ced8beb8&_ss=r

[@jalhellcat1114]

Absofknlutely Insane you Guys, What a Great Hunt!✌💯

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx for watching, buddy!

[@GteamOutdoors]

Congratulations on a hell of a buck! You guys earned it ! Happy Thanksgiving !

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, Sir! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@KoertWeidkamp]

Early in the video, Erik had a tan / green “muley freak” puffer jacket on. What jacket is that, where can I find it? Thanks!! Fantastic video

[@MuleyFreak]

It’s not available yet as it’s a prototype; however, it will be ready by the hunt expo! Stay tuned!

[@outtherefilm]

Puddle under the tent, *pulls out full size shovel. LOL. NICE BUCK!

[@MuleyFreak]

Haha. Dug it out of the brush! Lol

[@dougd490]

Dang good stalk. It takes some luck!

[@MuleyFreak]

It always does! Thanks for watching!

[@donatomarquez2252]

Real hunters I would say, been in many of those storms there scary but it’s so cool at the same time

[@MuleyFreak]

It's def makes you feel insignificant and helps me totally recognize the hand of the great creator!

[@donatomarquez2252]

Absolutely

[@jasonpedwaydon9430]

Fantastic. Congratulations! I just order some MF gear earlier today.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching and we appreciate the support!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for your support Jason!

[@FINTOutdoors24]

Great buck

[@MuleyFreak]

Not bad for public land general tag eh

[@brandongrinstead7392]

What binos were those orange ones?! Never losing those!

[@MuleyFreak]

Haha. Nope! Swaro EL ranges.

[@DenverBeerMan22]

Killer Video, Smokin Buck, Crazy Crazy storm!!! Only question i got is who packed in the 5ft spade shovel lmao 🤣😂

[@MuleyFreak]

hahah that was already there, someone must of packed it in to dig out camps years ago.

[@lethalxe3724]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only that was really confused about a full size metal shovel 😂

[@MuleyFreak]

😂

[@Ryhunts]

I love that intro

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx!

[@justinlinville2823]

Congrats on a great buck! The harder the battle the sweeter the victory! You earned that one. Who is the artist of the last song played?

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

I want to know too!

[@joshuaryan980]

My boy!!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, dude!!!

[@jarretc6497]

Great work gentlemen! New sub here!

[@MuleyFreak]

Welcome to the channel!

[@mmafreaks4871]

Great deer!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx!!

[@kadeplatt7683]

People that hunt white-tail in blinds don’t know what hunting is 😂this is real hunting

[@MuleyFreak]

This isn’t definitively a different type of hu ting.

[@Freestylematt139]

And that’s why I got rid of my tipi and will never go floorless again

[@MuleyFreak]

I’ve thought it before, but the weight of a floor less and the stove capability is amazing.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Way more room in a tipi!!

[@chuckbeliles3242]

Monster

[@MuleyFreak]

He’s a dandy! Thanks for watching!

[@MTrocker0221]

Do you take a generator with you to the backcountry, if so what kind?

[@MuleyFreak]

No lol

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

We don’t on backpack hunts like this.

[@NDRyanND]

Which leopold the spotting scope you’re using? Thoughts? I’m close to buying an upgrade but haven’t pulled the trigger yet….

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

We’ve been using swaro spotting scopes this year. Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Erik was using a SWARO ATX 65 MM.

[@AustinKelsey-no6hh]

Is it just me that I think they’re trophy hunting or is this just how Muley huntings is?

[@MuleyFreak]

We're trying to harvest old and mature and this just so happens to be a trophy.

[@AustinKelsey-no6hh]

@@MuleyFreak oh ok 👌

[@NDRyanND]

How do you guys get a phone battery to last that long? Extra battery packs or solar?

[@MuleyFreak]

Pack extra battery packs, yes. Every night it get cold it sucks tour battery!

[@AllenMorgan-li1nt]

I know its probably a dumb question for but I have to ask what rope lights are you using for the camp?

[@MuleyFreak]

Last lights.

[@deerloversheridan3038]

How did the teepee perform?

[@MuleyFreak]

Pretty good. I prefer a tent, but it still did well.

[@jeffcordero_]

STUD

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx!!!

[@lonelycoyote223]

What bow sight was Erik using?

[@MuleyFreak]

This hunt I was using the Dialed Archery Arxsos 3 pin sight; however, testing some new stuff this year.

[@cameronjensen4836]

What black ovis hooded shirt are yall using?

[@MuleyFreak]

They’re lightest piece.

[@jasonmc3345]

Wait a minute... you carried a full size shovel up the mountain?

[@MuleyFreak]

Negative. We found it stashed in the bushes.

[@Ru-in]

Where did you get a shovel lol

[@BigT209]

Awesome buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, Sir! He’s an awesome deer.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@yobur1258]

I don’t see the link to the phone skope does anyone know where it is or where to get it?

[@MuleyFreak]

Added link, but also available through the black ovis link on their website

[@MarkWilliams-hd8lg]

They said they have been hunting there for years The shovel could have came up on a previous trip.duu?

[@MuleyFreak]

Who said they had been hunting there for year? FYI we found the shovel in the bushes. No idea who hauled that up there...

[@wildwestweimaraners]

What state is this hunt in? I'm assuming public lands based on the DIY or is this private?

[@MuleyFreak]

Public, sir.

[@MuleyFreak]

Public land hunting honey holes are tough to come by these days! :)

[@floppytoast66]

Are you sure it’s public this time??? Asking for Idaho

[@MuleyFreak]

Rent might be getting expensive for you.

[@wildwestweimaraners]

@@NEPTOONSKI54 I’m not asking for a unit or honey hole. I respect people’s hard work to find areas for success. All I was asking was the state and if it was private or public. That make the difference in know whether an animal is growing naturally or being exposed to additional nutrition and genes that cause the extra growth.

[@jordanhouse38]

Calling it backcountry with a town the backround might be a stretch lmao

[@MuleyFreak]

Not trying to be rude, but you wouldn’t last a day up there lol

[@radekskacha8143]

🦌🦌💥💥❤❤❤

[@MuleyFreak]

🔥🔥🔥

[@chrismulvaney1092]

Terrible camera quality angle. Great job. Great buck

[@MuleyFreak]

We can always be better and that's what we are striving for. Thanks for watching!

[@Steadfastly7]

The video is way too long. Good thing you can fast forward on KZbin.

[@MuleyFreak]

LOL. I was just going to say no one is making you watch it - although, we are glad you did. Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@davidmerriott7356]

Still dont know how or why hunters think that these worthless ‘energy’ drinks are helpful. Besides being overpriced as well. Good grief. Do some actual health and exercise research and put your money where it helps not in the toilet

[@MuleyFreak]

I didn’t see any energy drinks being consumed, actually. Did I miss something???

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

No one drank an energy drink lol