2023 Return of the King- Giant Mule Deer - Matt Tillotson Part 1

[@markthomas6576]

Great video Matt, well done. What a giant. Hopefully he’s had enough years to pass down those genetics, looks like at least one of his offspring running with him. Thanks for sharing.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Hey Mark he is such a beautiful buck and felt like I should make a video about him because he could be one of those legends we all talk about years from now. Thank you for the comment

[@Cymashedshee]

Wow!! Thanks for sharing Matt! What a beauty!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Something special

[@TinesntheMirror]

Awesome footage!!! What a buck!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Beautiful buck and glad you enjoyed it

[@mrkopmana]

Thanks for sharing. This is a very special buck, glad he made it through the winter of 2022-2023!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Me too. He’s something special.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Incredible buck 🦌 with tons of character. Thanks 🙏 for sharing with us Matt. 😃

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you and you are welcome! He’s something special for sure

[@donaldleeiii3624]

Beautiful. Hopefully people are giving him space so he can have a successful winter.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

I only know a few people that know where he is and we are trying to keep it as hush hush as we can to hopefully keep him around for as long as life will allow him.

[@kenchiison4570]

More than a couple know. Just everyone else isn't advertising it looking for views. Not being mean. Just speaking the truth.

[@austinallen1732]

@kenchiison4570 not sure why it’s such a bad thing to post up a video of a cool experience and amazing buck to share. He didn’t give coordinates for everyone to go there…..just like he said making a video to allow others to enjoy the buck without disturbing him and also for his family. He’s not harassing from 400 yards away looking through a spotting scope. Not sure why people like you have to be such a downer on a cool experience and cool video! Good on you Matt! Sweet buck and enjoyed watching 👍🏻

[@kenchiison4570]

Not being a downer. Everyone wants to be a you tube sensation, rather than getting a real job. These animals need their space. Now more than ever.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

I’m a power lineman and work the poles in the middle of the night while everyone sleeps. I just love sharing these experiences with others and especially for my children to look back on someday

[@idaho2ndgens240]

What a beauty! Looks pretty old, don't you think? Hope he makes through the winter for another year. Just seeing a buck like that is pretty special. Thanks Matt for sharing it.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Very special. I will remember this day for the rest of my life. Being on the mountain alone with him and I in the same canyon was super fulfilling. we find these animals so mysterious and beautiful and so it’s so special when we get a chance to see a buck like that. He seems to be an older buck. I would say between 6-7

[@Hammsolo77]

It’s hilarious how we can knit pick such an adorable extraordinarily unique animal. A gift from God. Ditch the music and keep everything a secret. I appreciate you trying to not show any unique skylines. It could be a sage brush roller just about anywhere.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Appreciate the comment. Truly a gift.

[@RickyBournazian]

Great footage man. What a sight to see I’m sure through the glass, thanks for sharing and let’s all hope he has passed down some genetics and can make it for another year. After last years winter kill I’m stoked to see a deer of this caliber make it. Thanks again for the footage

[@Matt_Tillotson]

👍

[@stormyrobles6763]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Definitely something special

[@steveouwerkerk7719]

He’s a keeper, thanks for sharing

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you for the comment. He’s definitely a special buck

[@iddddaduncan]

It's so cool to see the smartest animal in the woods.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Totally agree man. Definitely my favorite

[@jessenashvillejames150]

Thanks for the great video film footage. Just finished a screenplay about a deer. And seeing the film footage of this buck realy helped to motivate me.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you glad you liked it! I would love to see your screenplay sometime. Love seeing these cool bucks

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the video footage!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

You are welcome. Thank you

[@OBSZIDIAN548]

I live in Wyoming, I know of one deer Like him. He stays in dark timber most of his life. The first time I seen him I thought he was a doe because his antlers were so knarley that they blended in among the branches and he was 50 yards away.....it was archery season (buck only) and I didn't even draw on him even though he was broad side with vitals exposed.....by the time I realized what I was looking at it was game over and he winded me. I've only seen him after the season ends in the open but have never found a shed of his yet. I dream of that deer

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Love that. Big mule deer leave lasting memories for sure.

[@PhoneSkope]

What a stud!! Great find!! 🙌🙌

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you. He’s a cool buck

[@williampounds9180]

What a beutiful deer .. My God ...

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Definitely something special.

[@patflynn3292]

Beautiful giant, that 4 point running with him has a great main frame next years King good stuff Matt ,as always. I scored in unit 27 on the front range this year in Idaho beautiful 4x5

[@Matt_Tillotson]

He’s definitely a great buck and so is the four running around with him! Awesome you got it done in 27 this year! Thanks for the comment

[@timberridgeoutdoors_243]

Awesome footage! I’ve watched this buck too for three years now, and he just keeps getting bigger!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

He’s a great one.

[@timberridgeoutdoors_243]

@@Matt_Tillotson thats for sure

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Loved the video Matt very epic. I'd love to pick up his consecutive years of sheds.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

That would be awesome

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

@@Matt_Tillotson oh yeah

[@coffeehunter8742]

WoW! What an incredible buck! Donnie here, you were kind enough to reply back a couple times last year, i think, after killing your big hoss buck! I love seeing your videos. You have a skillet that most hunters do not: you know when Not to do something, like make a move, etc. You know when you SHOULD make a move, and you know WHAT to do in the moment. In short, you know how to get it done. It's still a dream of this "Alabama boy" to get out there & hunt and ultimately take a big Mule deer. Still trying to get plans together. My strength(after cancer) is coming back & I've been working at it. Who knows, maybe 2024 will be the year!! Anyway, I hope this buck makes it another year, & Really think it'd be cool if you could find one of his sheds! Good look to you & your family, Matt! 👍👊 Thanks for videoing & sharing with us!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Hey Donnie, always appreciate your comments and I would love to help you with any advice on how to get a buck out west someday. Keep getting stronger and message me anytime. Thanks again for the comments and I agree. This buck is truly incredible

[@coffeehunter8742]

Thanks Matt, I appreciate it! Keep it in the road & keep doin what you do, it's workin'. I'll check back with you later on!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Sounds awesome

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome stuff! 👌 😊

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thanks

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Those are some beautiful bucks,nice job filming them

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you!

[@CRR8980]

That buck are what dreams are made of, hope you can hunt him and bring him home!🦌🇺🇸

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Hope he makes it through the winter to chase him next year

[@DanHickman1996]

Good job.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you

[@buglelk6735]

Beautiful! Is he still rutting with the does or is he headed to winter range?

[@Matt_Tillotson]

He is a beautiful buck for sure. Rutting and moving.

[@rubenvasquez021]

Just listened to it podcast Brian Barney led me here

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Cool man

[@hunterneal2932]

lol deer is literally one mile from my house have his sheds from two years ago

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Super cool. He’s a good buck

[@zesadventures367]

I know where you’ll be shed hunting! Good luck!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Ha ha 😉

[@codygrubbs916]

Do you think this is THE King that had that big hook cheater dropper from last year?

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Not the same buck. They are both amazing though

[@tomlegay1447]

Boom

[@Matt_Tillotson]

👍

[@muleskinner485]

Great buck but another video screwed up with unnatural sounds

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thanks for the comment

[@TheConnor187]

@@Matt_Tillotsonwhat’s buddy mad about? Sure you could’ve picked better music but did he just want to stare at a deer for 10 minutes ? People these days … keep up the good work

[@mattbuck7061]

Is this the king in Wyoming??

[@Matt_Tillotson]

He is not the buck everyone followed last year but a true king in my book.

[@JustinVanhulle]

I think the king name was used for clicks.

[@Matt_Tillotson]

This buck has been king years ago for me before anyone found the buck “King” on the range.

[@lisamitchell1355]

Looks like 13b

[@Matt_Tillotson]

13b?

[@Hammsolo77]

Dont

[@MarkWinkelman-l7f]

He’s definitely different looking. Lots of junk but not a giant by any means. Score will be low. Still cool though!

[@Matt_Tillotson]

I disagree but everyone has their idea of a big buck. Honestly anything over 180 I think is a big buck.

[@swbuckmaster]

​@Ridge_Raptor he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@MarkWinkelman-l7f]

@@swbuckmaster I am sure you are right😂

[@MrWoodsman23]

That is a GIANT buck!!! Great footage man. Love seeing those old boys out in their element. Especially the non tips like him!!! Great buck!!!! 👍🏼🍻

[@cappystrano1]

@@swbuckmasterno, he does know what he’s talking about.

[@kenchiison4570]

Enjoy= harass

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thanks for the comment

[@billee529]

That's it... the secret to hunting vids... whisper to the camera even when in camp

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Ha ha

[@ChattyAss]

You should never hug these deer in the snow. It is definitely not fair chase

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thanks for the comment

[@ChattyAss]

@@Matt_Tillotson you are welcome

[@davidemerson1233]

Hard to hug them when there isn’t snow.

[@RickyBournazian]

Great footage man. What a sight to see I’m sure through the glass, thanks for sharing and let’s all hope he has passed down some genetics and can make it for another year. After last years winter kill I’m stoked to see a deer of this caliber make it. Thanks again for the footage

[@Matt_Tillotson]

👍

[@RickyBournazian]

Great footage man. What a sight to see I’m sure through the glass, thanks for sharing and let’s all hope he has passed down some genetics and can make it for another year. After last years winter kill I’m stoked to see a deer of this caliber make it. Thanks again for the footage

[@Matt_Tillotson]

Thank you for the comment. I was super happy to see him again. The future should hold quite a few of his sons. He’s been around for a few years now. I will never forget that special day I had with him sitting quietly in that draw