250+ Pound Maine Buck | Maine Deer Season 2023

[@charmainevandiford6622]

The fact you made the long shot and that rifle had never been known as a tact driver. Still if set up correctly it will do that shot and you got him and your dad found him and it is just a memory you and your father will never forget. Buck of a lifetime. Congratulations

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Yeah, thats a pretty uncommon shot in northern Maine!

[@markhenderson6198]

Awesome Buck! Way to keep after him, dad gets an assist and the pride is all over both of your faces. Congratulations!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Mark!

[@cha-ka8671]

Wicked nice buck. Awesome weight, good looking, and beauty of a rack. Good on you for not giving up the search. I know that feeling. It weighs on you if you can't find it. Never give up! Never surrender!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! You’re right!

[@Hammerback0]

Such a shame his quarters got eaten. Fine buck. Congrats. Be thankful u still have dad there, this is my first season without my dad and its not the same.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! I am. Sorry to hear about your dad.

[@Hammerback0]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast thank you. He passed in the deer woods, late muzzleloader season here in Kentucky. Anurysm. Heart breaking to find him in the darkness. Hunting was the only thing we ever had in common, now at age 47, i weap like a child thinking of all the things i should have said, but didnt. He passed 3 months after mom, makes life so empty feeling, especially with holidays quickly approaching. Thanks for the response, ill be up and in the woods in a few hours, cold front coming thru tonight. Hopefully dad will be with me and bring me a nice buck. Have a good night. Thanks for listening to my ramblings.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@Hammerback972 that is so sad to hear. Hang in there this fall. I bet there is no other place your father would want you to be than in the deer woods. Good luck, I hope you have a blessed fall. 👍

[@KChandler9362]

NICE BUCK! Big deer. The old fellers I grew up around all said to find a deer listen and watch the animals in the woods. Crows , ravens, squirrels and other birds will and they do, tell on the hunter as well as the deer.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Right on👍

[@whitneylemelin7400]

I have that same Rem Woodmaster in .308, handed down through generations. Mine has harvested A LOT of Michigan deer over the years Great bush gun. Took two more this year with another inherited classic, Marlin 336 in 35 rem. Nice buck, way to stick at it. Miss my dad, who grew up in Waterville.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Nice 👍, thanks for sharing! Congrats on the successful season!

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

Well that was quite the hunt . Very happy you recovered that trophy buck. He is a real wall mounter for sure. Congrats ! Your Dad is priceless . So lucky to have him . Great video.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! 👍

[@chadbinette3201]

My hat goes off to you for not quitting, alot of people would of moved on and been back out hunting the next day. Glad you found it and congratulations. That's one you leave the tailgate down through town. Live in southern Maine and the first year I got game cameras I was surprised at how big bucks can get it Maine, half eaten and still get your patch!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Chad!

[@cha-ka8671]

Only a weak man gives up. I spent 2 hours looking for my deer the other day. I wouldn't have stopped. I have a thermal monocular so I can locate them easier. I can see blood droplets daylight or dark due to that slight temp difference. The faster I move the better. Once the body reaches the outside temp I will be stuck using only my eye's without that wonderful device. If there is one tool to get in your hunting bag. It's a thermal IR monocular. Takes the guess work out and if you hear a crunch in the woods you will be able to determine if it's a deer, human, squirrel, or whatever else is around.

[@Hennydude]

Love your Dads comment “what ya gonna do next year” 😂 congrats and great story Paul!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Classic😂! Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@timothyeldridge7845]

Amazing buck congratulations Sir. I commend you and your dad for not giving up. Buck of a lifetime!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks 👍!

[@markguiou3930]

it was an emotional roller coaster, in the end it worked out. Congratulations Paul, was glad to be a part of the hunt.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

It's not over yet! Hopefully yours will be a little less eventful!

[@glennlavalle9807]

Where did it even snow this year? Aroostook county doesn't have snow.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@glennlavalle9807 Aroostook county had snow first week of the season.

[@glennlavalle9807]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast about an inch. Hunted Blackstone from the 1st till the 17th. No snow.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@glennlavalle9807 Glen, I live in Aroostook county. 2-4 inches depending on the location.

[@watsonstreet4976]

Congrats glad you found it. Love the show

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@AHellhoundofDemocracy]

Nice recovery never give-up you did that old warrior buck justice in that recovery. I enjoyed the traditional style of your gun hunt with your dad and the tracking, brought back allot of memories for me. I mainly bow hunt now a days but when the rifle comes out ( I am out west) a 200-300 yrd shot is very common and I am setup to shoot out to 800 yrd with per-calculated ballistics. Growing up in the eastern woods a 150 yrd shot was a long shot back then, good times in the old deer woods. Thank you for sharing congratulations nice old buck.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment👍. Hope you have a successful fall!

[@doublelunger1978]

That's good!

[@laceyguiou4715]

One heck of a deer season 🎉 Proud of you Paul - sweet relief when you guys finally hauled that buck in the bed of your truck 💪🏼

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Lacey! You put up with a lot during November...you are appreciated😉!

[@MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN205]

That old guy is in fantastic shape. Good for him. When you shot that first shot you could hear the bullet hit him. I knew you got it first shot

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😁 Thanks for watching!

[@davidlopez5555]

Nice job you’re Dad is Great for finding it for you tell him he can help if I get a big Buck lol😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼glad for you.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😂 I’ll let him know! Thanks!

[@ronaldchester2981]

Well done sir. I just came across your channel . Great video. I'm a fan

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Ron! Glad you enjoy it👍

[@michaelrobichaud5160]

Congratulations at least you were able to find it, hats off to your Dad, I hope I can continue to go when I reach his age, I’m 61 now, my 64 year old brother says we’re getting to old to hunt the way we do, I say he’s wrong, we hunt southern Maine mainly groundblinds, once again congratulations

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Keep at it!

[@Sully4Real]

I think you did a great job filming this episode no matter what camera you used my friend and if the jackal that complained about it is so worried about what camera you have maybe they should buy you the camera they want you to use! 😢🤣😂👊🏼👊🏼 That is a great buck no doubt about it!!! Congratulations on that big boy!!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😂 Thanks, I appreciate that!👍

[@BrittneyGuiou]

Jeez Louise, you should have warned me that I’d need a dose of propranolol before watching this! Congrats again to you and Dad. After all these years I love being able to finally hear the stories AND see them!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Did it get you going😉?

[@BrittneyGuiou]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast My God, I could feel my anxiety level climbing with the suspense even though I already knew the outcome!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@BrittneyGuiou 😂

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

Man what a hunt!! Congratulations on a awesome buck. Just goes to show you never give up. Great buck Paul happy for ya

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Dan! It’s a great time of year👍

[@neilrice85]

Wow, what a tank!! Congrats!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Neil!

[@lylewalters909]

Great buck and I'm glad to see are real hunters and stayed with it and didn't give up. Now I hope you do a little practice out to 300yrds !!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks 👍

[@jaydubb3246]

Beautiful buck! Congrats!

[@jeremiahgroves3708]

I live on the coast of Maine and have hunted up past Allagash and it’s a totally different hunt then down along the coast in Harpswell we I remember 20 years ago I walk from daylight to dark and be lucky to see a track but I don’t live up there so it’s a total different hunt away congratulations this is one of my favorites KZbin videos thanks for sharing

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely tough hunting in northern Maine.

[@husqv5147]

Congrats on a beautiful buck!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! 👍

[@bradleyswasey6778]

Congratulations what an Awesome deer. That was one long shot for a four power scope.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks brad!

[@ryangeel9212]

Awesome buck! Thanks for sharing!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! My pleasure👍

[@warrengreen3217]

​@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiastwas the Cape good to use or you have to get another one for it for your shoulder mount

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

All good👍

[@johnleonard8311]

Congratulations, that’s a beautiful deer.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@papajohnsy6659]

Amazing hunt. I've said for a while now that the Drurys and Bowmars have their food plots and manicures, trail cameras and treestands. The northeast trackers have some boots and a compass, remingtons in tow. Although this hunt does remind me of something I heard Ron Spomer say at some point. A lot of whitetail hunters have never taken a shot over 100-150yds, and a lot of the rifles they use are set up with irons or low power optics, and this was no exception. But what happens when the biggest buck of your life is in an opening through the woods or across a clear cut at 300yds. I get that this shot was an extreme rarity in tracking but it also makes me glad that I have 2-12x scopes and shooting sticks. Although next year on my trip to Maine I may have something lower magnification. One thing, in maine you don't have to worry about meat spoiling in an hour.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! You make a lot of excellent points! Good luck this fall! 👍

[@charlessmith7649]

Hundred percent right but most die hard trackers push the limits and practice further than they normally shoot so when it's 70 and under it's a instinct.

[@brandoncarey2329]

Yes . Somebody else who dislikes Drury and Bowmar. Through in the Warren's, Lakosky's and now most the Realtree crew. Own a game farm or buy a deer,sit in a box blind or a tree stand that has been set for you. I will hunt from a stand bit I scout and place them where I think they might work. Alot of times I set out with my Climber on my back and my pack strapped to my climber. Model Six pump in 30-06 . Killed alot of deer this way as well as from the ground. Real hunting.

[@doublelunger1978]

Was the meat salvageable? Surprised the hide wasn't removed right away unless it was too late already. Glad yuns kept after him and got him

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! It was, 15 degrees at night.

[@uncleremus5046]

So where was he hit that he kept ahead of ya? Great job on that diligent recovery!!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Just behind the shoulder, one lung

[@uncleremus5046]

Gotcha their will to live is amazing!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@uncleremus5046 crazy how tough they are!

[@paulmoody4224]

Congrats what a monster always watching from New Brunswick Canada

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Paul!

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Wow what a monster! Nice buck! First time watching your channel and I have to say I am a fan! I live next door in New Hampshire and have had many days tracking deer but never ended up with one like that. Nice spread on those antlers. Can’t wait to see the mount! Congratulations, Jim and Mason from Mason Merc Metal Detecting. I shot a 6 pointer this year so I could get back to metal detecting with Mason lol.

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Oh yeah new subscriber here! Great job!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Alright, thanks for the support! Congrats on the buck👍 and happy thanksgiving!

[@syl19281]

Congrats ,, beautiful buck 🦌👍👍👍

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@TheTrackingArcher]

Awesome buck, Paul! Great story, too. Love the interaction with your dad on camera. Got to deer hunt with my dad this year for the first time in several years, and it was his first time in Maine. We had a great time, even though I missed a chance at a dandy. It’s a pretty special thing to hunt with those you love.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Glad to hear you hunted with your dad in Maine! Thanks for watching!

[@turningleaf100]

Wow! What a ride! So happy for you on the recovery! Beautiful buck that you’ll enjoy forever. Love your videos, the cabin and your Dad is priceless. He hunted so hard all year and just couldn’t close the deal! I was pulling for him.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Hope you had a wonderful season!

[@paulcoenen7918]

Had to watch it again. Even better the 2nd time. Congrats Paul. Did you ever see where the hit was I'm guessing liver

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Just behind the shoulder, only managed 1 lung.

[@paulcoenen7918]

Love Pops he's the GOAT!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

He’s the man!

[@joshdyer3670]

Damn that sucks you lost that meat and weight. That is one hell of a Maine buck congrats and nice shot. I know it’s the hardest thing to do but you might have pushed finding him a little.

[@oneparticularharbor144]

Thst is an awesome deer- I hunt the NE Kingdom if VT and got mine second week of the season, nice 7 PT nothing like what you got there. I’m new to the channel- what is the predominant feed over that way,? He looked like one of those big corn fed bruisers you see out in Iowa ..... that was a great hunt and glad to see you and your dad stayed on him . I’ve hunted over my way around 35 years now and the number of hunters has declined significantly. It’s good to see your region is still strong ....

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Feed is predominantly browse. New cuts provide a lot of feed also. Congrats on the successful season and merry Christmas!

[@davidstratman9088]

Congratulations, what caliber woods master were you using?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! .270

[@johnleonard8311]

Headed for Maine in two weeks and cannot wait. A Maine boy in Georgia.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Awesome! The anticipation is the best part!

[@RustySprocket]

🤣🤣🤣 "Long shots" sure are different back east! Great buck nonetheless, love the gun too. .308 is a close range woods cartridge here in the Rockies (most agree it's underpowered), but it's one of my favorite cartridges for 400yds on in. Good hunt. Great video.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😂 they are different! Things are usually up close and personal. I think .308 is a wonderful cartridge especially for the north east. Thanks for watching!

[@RustySprocket]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast Love your rifle/scope combo, and the video you did explaining your choice. After watching your videos, and others like them, I've decided I'm going to start doing allot more "timber cruising" for elk this year. Our pine covered mountains at 8k-10kft are typically less dense than your timber. So, bought a new old stock(stopped production in '92) Sako Forester Mannlicher carbine in .308. Waiting for it to arrive. Picked up a vintage USA Burris 3x-9x mini at the gun show last weekend, and a friend gave me some vintage Sako rings to match! Pretty pumped! Thanks for your videos brother!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

That sounds pretty sweet! It's always fun to play around with new gear and new gear combos!

[@bradr2142]

True deer hunters here. That kids lucky to have such a good hunting partner. Nice recovery. Very respectful to that deer. Enjoy the fry meat. Gets some sausage made.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@mountainmanrandy]

Awesome buck paul glad u was able to recover it and actually took it knowing birds and whatever else had got to it. Some people still would of went and shot another one but ur a true sportsman. Only thing i would of done differently is i would of called out of work to continue. If ur boss dosent understand time for another job. My boss understood this year i took mine on the 9th my boss called me to come in but had asked what i was doing i said dealing with my deer he said never mind we will manage

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! I know, tough situation. Congratulations on the deer!

[@mountainmanrandy]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast thanks can't wait for more content waiting to see ur ol man get his

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

👍

[@shawnalbert5856]

Congrats Guys!!! You hunting up in Zone 2?? Looks like my old stomping grounds for grouse!! (I grew up in Madawaska)!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@stevenhansen5251]

Awesome!

[@blackie1of4]

What a beautiful buck ❤️ The story that attaches is awesome to say the least! You two make a great team! Cherish the time you guys have and God bless you both 🙏 Thanks for taking us along

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cotwhunter8789]

I hunt on the east coast too it’s tough. And a land of ups and downs, highs and lows, but you overcame that congrats

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

You’re right! Appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@PJRII]

Congrats on such a great buck and kudos for going after him the next day. Hard to see him in your video, how far away was he from you when you shot? There appears to be lots of cover, not sure I'd have taken that shot. But more power to you for putting one in the lung!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! It was ~300yrds. I spent just under an hour watching trying to find a shooting lane.

[@NorthWoodsAmbient]

great hunt

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@paulcoenen7918]

Once in a 100 lifetimes buck right there😊👍 Let it sink in awhile, you will understand in a few years how incredible that Monarch really was.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

He’s a good one!

[@FBMMaineOutdoorJournal]

Great Job Paul. I am so glad your father was able to put the time in to make the recovery. A thing like that could haunt a man for a lifetime. Excellent work Men! A true Big Woods Monarch!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

You know it joe…it would have killed me. Worked out well in the end. Good luck! Keep me posted😉👍

[@FBMMaineOutdoorJournal]

@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast Haven't taken the gun out of the cabinet yet. Been letting sweet pea get her time in. I got the next 2 weeks off to cause some hate and discontent.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@FBMMaineOutdoorJournal 😂. I don’t think you’ve missed much. Good luck!

[@uvcoach42]

Intense! Those situations really test you as a hunter. I’ve been in them with a rifle and bow..

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Gets the blood pumping! Merry Christmas!

[@danielbowman4819]

How long of shot was it?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

~300 yrds

[@donaldkeller1520]

What did u shoot it with

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Remington 7400 .270

[@tomlarge8841]

What temperature was it for all that time until recovery I'd be amazed if it was still edible

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

30's during the day, 10-15 degrees at night.

[@panheadxp]

Awesome Deer Paul congrats. QUESTION, where did you hit him ?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Just behind the shoulder, huge exit. Only 1 lung.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@panheadxp]

Amazing how they can go on one lung, thanks for sharing . I'm up in the Alagash as we speak and your video pumped me up, I needed that and some damn snow !!!

[@shawnmiller8349]

Awsome hunt, at least you were able to find it, if not the rest of your life you would always wonder how big it was..

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Yeah, that would be rough!

[@northerncaptain855]

With your Dad’s assistance, a job well done. Doesn’t get any better than that. Congratulations!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@joemontesano7832]

Where did you end hitting it ?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Just behind the shoulder, one lung.

[@joemontesano7832]

Oh wow!! Awesome buck and hunt!

[@jeffelsner8681]

How did it only get one lung when shooting the deer on the same horizontal plane and broadside?@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

I've asked myself the same question over and over. We explain the whole thing in a previous podcast.

[@jamesgasper7559]

Where was the shot impact and what was the distance

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Hi James! Behind the shoulder, 300 yards.

[@anamericanpatriot5230]

well done

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😊

[@liprippinbass1630]

So what did it score???

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Once the 60 day drying period is over it will be scored.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

It’s always so much easier to move a deer with a Kubota😂 Nice buck!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

😂 Thanks!

[@kenwiltsie6920]

Was the meat spoiled?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

It’s good

[@missouribankfishing]

That's an awesome deer

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@mayamachine]

wow buddy you earned that, sweet buck, lucky you got a great dad. What are you shooting there?

[@outdoorrn2980]

Nice rifle....is it in 30.06?.....dandy buck.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! .270

[@Marco03102]

Hi Paul. What a thrill you must have had walking up to that giant. Congratulations to you and to your Dad for taking the time to continue looking for him and for his wisdom to know to look for the ravens.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Marc!

[@kenwiltsie6920]

How many times does he say cut?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Cut

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

“He” reads the comments 😉😂

[@kenwiltsie6920]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast sorry……You

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaneclark207]

Congratulations!! Thanks for sticking with it. True Maine sportsman, you and your Dad. A lesson for every hunter in this story. Great work. 👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks 👍

[@daydefarrell2480]

What kind of plaid coat do you wear hunting in the cold?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

That one is a Johnson. I use a Filson on really cold days.

[@deyrellvargas9511]

Aroostook? Grew up there. Congrats that’s a slammer

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Aroostook! Thanks!

[@chuckorsborn-d1n]

Your dad is a stud

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

He's a great hunting partner!🙂

[@backcountrypipe]

Absolutely outstanding video. Congratulations to you guys on may levels. Making a shot that far, not giving up, recovering the deer and a monster deer at that. Well done, you guys truly are an inspiration. My vacation starts next week and hitting it everyday. How did you end up with the meat, was anything salvageable? All the best to your dad for the remainder of the season. Regards Mark

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks Mark…appreciate it! Front shoulders and 3/4 of the back straps were good. Good luck! Hope you get a big one👍

[@kevinhagen6335]

Where did you end up hitting the deer?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Just behind the shoulder, only managed one lung.

[@jameskrenz7584]

Remington 742?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

7400, pretty much the same.

[@jameskrenz7584]

@@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast Have my Dad's 742 in 280 Remington using right now

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@jameskrenz7584 that’s awesome! That would be a nice caliber to have and it’s your fathers to boot! Good luck…hope you get a big one 👍

[@yayaa8721]

Paul im so happy for you! What a beautiful rack, heavy heavy deer! So happy you were able to recover it and enjoy that buck will probably be the best one you ever get. Your father is an amazing guy! Best wishes to the family and congrats again on a once in a lifetime buck my friend!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@JaydeAaron]

So no meat was salvageable?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Front shoulders and back straps. Thankfully the nights were cold.

[@JaydeAaron]

Awesome !

[@mikeforbes6620]

Where was your first original hit.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Just behind the front shoulder, one lung.

[@mikemckelvey4709]

20gauge ?

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Ha, sure

[@2spotmooses]

Paul congrats and atta boy on that beautiful Maine monster! Was impressed at the time you took with that far shot, you owed it to that animal to give it an ethical death and you did! Really dig the channel and hoping your pops gets a whopper on the pole too!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@donaldshinn1915]

That buck is why people hunt in Maine, I did it for 38 years from New Jersey to the forks and Jackman. Just a great video

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

You're right, not many places with deer like that! Thanks for watching!

[@miltonkuter1836]

I'm glad you got him and not coyotes. What a beautiful buck. An absolute tank. You took a long shot and still nailed him. Goes to show the willpower of the deer. Also, thanks to good neighbors. Best of luck in the future.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Incredible will to survive. They are amazing animals just to survive a Maine winter.

[@deanleonard7857]

What a giant. Wow. I saw the pics on one of your pod casts. On the pod cast you were saying you were going to try and use the meat. How did you make out? I’ve been wondering. Congratulations regardless.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! The meat is great!

[@Mustachio63]

Congratulations on a great buck and not giving up, were on the buck did you hit him, just curious.

[@roberthikade9759]

gee, great video! cant wait for the future hunt. Congrats on the monster Maine bone head!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@williamowen9528]

Nice video and congratulations on the buck of a lifetime! I had Leupold 1.5x5's on all my guns but have switched them out with 2.5x8's. Better FOV and way better at longer distances!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! Good scopes. Glad I didn't grab the gun with a peep that day 😂. This definitely was an unusual circumstance. 99.9% of the time its up close.

[@sqcarroll]

what does whip mean

[@jeffelsner8681]

Small skinny tree

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Little hardwood saplings that we call hardwood whips

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

Congratulations what an incredible journey to catch up with him They are amazingly tough animals where did your shots actually hit

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thorough the chest just behind the shoulder. Just one lung.

[@lucasraven9893]

Wow I'm surprised it went that far

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

@@lucasraven9893 you an I both😳

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Wow Paul

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

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[@bruceallen6377]

I’ve been waiting for this one! Great video, thanks for your channel!

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterdragon6193]

Nice hunt thanks for the video You like big bucks get a tag to bow hunt iowa I will put you on some big boys

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

That would be cool!

[@TheHardrath]

Congrats on being able to recover the buck. But you should have just given him a couple hours to expire on his own. You pushing him right away after the shot is why he live as long as he did. You could have saved yourself tracking for miles.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! It's kind of a different scenario when tracking in big woods. Thanks for watching!

[@Ranger-Al]

Paul, congrats! Persistence pays off, an awesome buck. Question, what caliber gun were you using and could you tell where he was hit. Congrats!

[@johnholmes2502]

Outstanding buck and a superb effort in recovery! 🙌🙌

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@mitchellayers2193]

In Arkansas we have deer dog trained to find your deer

[@truebuckhunters1170]

Awesome buck give us a follow

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! You bet!

[@kaluntahse]

Congrats on the buck and the persistence. The internet hunters would say don't shoot so far, give it time, stay in your spot. The realistic part of hunting is you have to make choices and y'all recovered the deer.

[@MaineOutdoorEnthusiast]

Thanks! (The internet hunters🤣…love it!)