40 Acre Iowa MONSTER! | The Story Of "Bill"

[@brannonwhite3036]

Kudos on your whole production! I’m most impressed with your reaction to the recovery. Very respectful and reverent. I wish more KZbinrs who film their hunts would treat the game the way you did.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We appreciate that!!!

[@traphuntnstuff8096]

No KZbinrs film their hunts

[@bradleyhockersmith1307]

Congratulations Ben! Couldn’t have happened to a better guy.

[@bobbryant4292]

Congratulations on a great buck. I personally like the real emotion, shows me how much you respect the animal and the true thankfulness. And personally if you don't have some remorse when you kill one of Gods beautiful creatures, you shouldn't be hunting. Its always bitter sweet. Thanks for sharing, all the people bashing you for the shot, imo everyone knows their own skill level and equipment, you made the shot and the animal died quickly, you cant really ask for anymore. Thanks for sharing.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Amen brother! It's unfortunate that hunters are so quick to slam other hunters. Like you said, know your equipment and skill level and make a decision in the heat of the moment. Fortunately he did expire quickly and was recovered - the two main things we hope for in every hunt.

[@kennedyneely7545]

Great story and glad your hard work paid off. We should all be humble enough to understand why you took that shot with the equipment you’re using; particularly after going to full draw and stopping the deer at 15 yards. I don’t know many folks that would’ve let him blow out of there after chasing him for 2 years and busting your tail and wallet to keep him on and around your property. Bow hunting is tough and it is meant to be rewarding and it’s unfortunate that KZbin trolls feel the need to bash you! Congratulations and good luck next season!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you for the kind words! We agree, the bashing of other hunters is something that we just don't understand. The shot was taken and the deer was harvested. Unfortunately not every scenario can be textbook like some people seem to think.

[@rickboettcher4334]

Called jealousy, small man part, or just had a bad day Bowhunted 41 yrs now and I don't feel as Zach does You knew equipment. You took good precautions, and you did not bump a potential deer with marginal hit You took caution and recovered a magnificent animal that you worked so hard for Your emotions at recovery say it all Hold head high and great work

[@revolution2009E-7]

​@@Whitetail_PropertiesI won't bash you but that was a shot that shouldn't have been taken no matter what people might say in the comments. If a good shot doesn't present itself you don't take it, no matter how big it is or how long you've been hunting it. And I definitely don't believe that you got into the vitals, ie, lungs and heart. But hey, I'm just a public land hunter.

[@citysticker-chris]

Anyone else notice the deer over his shoulder at @17:25? Congrats PTL

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We did! And thanks!

[@billslaughenhoupt5669]

I didn’t notice it until you mentioned it and had to zoom in to see it. It honestly look like it was walking to them.!

[@chrisunruh6485]

Thought you were joshing me! 😅 had to rewatch it. Good catch!

[@scooby_built3333]

No bs mf walking in on top of him 🤣

[@Sully4Real]

Congratulations on a great buck amd on getting him on your own personal land!!!! I know that is a great feeling no doubt about it! Good luck this season amd safe travels!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks! Good luck the rest of the season!

[@jharkey29]

Congrats on such a nice buck. Your hard work definitely paid off 👏🏻

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!

[@StevensMyName777]

Good to hear giving Thanks to The Lord! Congratulations to your 1st Buck! The Lord God Provides! Amen!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!

[@nickheumiller5529]

I have been bow hunting 17 years and do a lot of spot and stalking… on whitetails and almost all your shots on the ground are frontal shots. They are very deadly. But Ignore the so called experts! Great Buck!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks, and that is true!

[@chrisunruh6485]

I’m glad someone said it! Keyboard warriors looking for a medal! Just because it’s unethical to someone who doesn’t practice or tune their bow doesn’t mean it’s unethical across the board.

[@deerhuntingdadstv9278]

In my 25years of hunting, I've always questioned my neck shots, but in my experience, they are lethal, and I'm yet to not recover a deer on one! Great job man! Love the channel

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@deerhuntingdadstv9278]

​@Whitetail_Properties wish some of these other folks on here truly knew hunting before they commented. Neck shots are super lethal. Don't have much of a blood trail I get that and a neck shot can be difficult to track... but to say they are unethical. Nah.... aint buying it. don't listen to the haters, they hunt but probably support PeTa at the same time😅

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

Bill was an amazing buck 😊. Congratulations on doing it on your own new farm ! Not a high percentage shot but thankfully you're set up did the job well

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@j.shooley7636]

Awesome story! Glad to see that one work out. I’d say backing out and keeping a good attitude was the way to go👍

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@connormccleary6590]

Having confidence in yourself and your equipment make all the difference, in that moment especially at 15 yards that’s a hell of a shot. I don’t think everyone hating on the shot understand that if the shot was a few inches right it would’ve hit the sternum. Great shot and a great deer

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@neiltaylor4147]

That’s exactly why it’s a low percentage shot! Wtf

[@sammoore5933]

I see the negative comments. Tough call on that shot but your decision paid off. Congrats. What type/style broadhead was used?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks! It was a rage broadhead.

[@calebduke6878]

Awesome deer & awesome video. Congratulations

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@akomara1]

Great buck, great filming. HSS makes a climbing rope with a carabiner that stays attached while climbing up and down. Even make ones for two man stands so you can both be attached while climbing. I use them religiously especially with the kids.

[@Andy-sy1ko]

"When full frontal shots create subscribers!" Awesome deer, way to get it done and down!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks! 👍

[@showmerc9649]

Awesome hunt. That big boy was fired up walking into your set up. Great shot with the only option. And I have that same hat from a LLC that my wife let go of in Northern AL just before we met :-( We will be looking into your properties in the near future. 🦌

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!!

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS! Extremely happy for you and your family. What a great blessing to have the opportunity and capacity to own a piece of property and put the sweat equity into for you and your family. Bill is just the beginning of some of of the finest hours, days, weeks and years with your family (children, father, wife) and friends a man can have as a hunter. The Lord is good isn't He!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you for the kind words! God provides!

[@TheLindseyWay]

great story guys, congrats!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!!!🙏🏻

[@davidmorgan6186]

Awesome video great hunt you did what you had to do to get that animal on the ground big bucks like that are hard to come by the better part of this video is how humble and grateful you are and how hard you worked to put in the time to get that deer that’s the part most people don’t understand unless they have been there and done it themselves God bless you and your family thats what hunting it all about

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Amen! Thank you for the kind words! Hard work pays off!

[@wildlifeunlimitedoklahoma]

Congrats I loved the episode. And it does definitely hit different when you get one on your own property especially after you invest blood and sweat into the process of making the land better.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Amen to that! Thanks for watching!

[@maturewhitetailstrategies]

Excellent job boys!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!

[@CazadoresMinnesota]

Great buck 👏 👍

[@jodyjohnson9978]

Brother you were comfortable with the shoot and it paid off. You gained a new sub with me. Also the story is 1 out of a fairy tail. Glad it unfolded the way it did.

[@Johnbobon]

"I had to take the shot." But of course you didn't have to take the shot. You never have to take a shot. You could've waited for a proper angle, but no, gotta kill that buck and capture that footage at all costs.

[@Briguy933]

Didn’t you know, that’s how he gets his free bow and 50% off pro staff discount for Sitka.

[@murkman1656]

Cringy crocodile tears

[@Johnbobon]

@@murkman1656 Said the arrow flinging hack.

[@murkman1656]

@@Johnbobon probably a gun hunter

[@ryanfarmer5155]

Great buck but geez quit crying

[@jadonnolt481]

Awesome story!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!

[@drewwhelan6695]

Awesome story congrats!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!!

[@therealdude1]

Great buck! Took a similar shot on mine this year. He only went 30 yards. It’s posted on my page. Just a cell video though.

[@LandanLampman]

if anyone looks closely there is a deer moving behind him at 17:26 over his right shoulder

[@Whitetail_Properties]

There is! Good eye!

[@jeremyburgess8923]

Why would u take that shot when he was starting to walk broadside. Lucky recovery. Congratulations

[@melburncraig822]

Iam at 13:23 in the video and you showed us the frontal view of the the shot and I am saying it was a great shot, I would have done it also! Congrats!! great buck!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@dammit_Grinch]

Congratulations on a stud🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@melburncraig822]

PRAISE THE LORD!!! LOVE IT BROTHER!!

[@MJ-no2jx]

Beautiful deer bother!! Happy to see deer like that around still.. I wish people would let these small bucks grow up before taking them.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!

[@billslaughenhoupt5669]

First buck I ever heard named after me is what got my attention to watch this. Congratulations to you on your hard work, time and patience. He’s not a Boone deer but he’s beautiful and a lot of character,… I’m glad he died like you said he did, like the saying, when in doubt back out. You did the wright thing to wait.!!! Congratulations on your Beautiful Buck named “BILL”. Maybe this year you’ll get Billy jr lol 😂, Congrats again and be safe.! ✌️👍

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you!!

[@dewaynenunley569]

Good shot man, congratulations on a stud of a buck.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

BEAUTIFUL BUCK AH THE GREAT OUTDOORS

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks!

[@logandecent]

Are we all gonna ignore the deer walking in the background of his interview right as he found him?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

A few people have caught it! Good eye!

[@samgoral4]

I think the new research is showing that just because it’s a heavy arrow, doesn’t mean it’s going to penetrate. I would look into testing some arrows that have stiffer shafts compared to those full metal jackets. Yes the fmj is heavy, but it bends quite a bit on impact resulting in the loss of energy.

[@SapataMiwok-m6p]

VERY GOOD

[@slmed87]

Don’t usually comment but if there’s new bow hunters watching this please don’t ever take a shot like that, unethical as it gets mate

[@akomara1]

Yeah but….. he’s wearing Sitka so…..

[@tgoodpaster1883]

Agreed

[@thomasallgyer5083]

When your #1 buck is in front of you at 15 yds you’re taking that shot!

[@chiseltip1734]

​@@thomasallgyer5083Shows how much you respect the game you hunt. That front facing shot with a bow is unethical as hell number 1 buck or not. That thing probably didn't die for hours.

[@evoeyerex3518]

@@chiseltip1734 even if it is on unethical and that deer did suffer for hours that’s the same as everyone in this comment section that Archery hunts shooting a deer in the guts (I can almost guarantee 90% of you in this comment section. Have just like myself )it’s gonna take hours and hours and hours for that deer to die, but we just chalk it up to a bad shot regardless whether it’s front facing broadside quartering to or quartering away if you make a bad shot that doesn’t reflect on him as an archery Hunter at all

[@unclemoe5733]

After reading all the negative comments, i bet you wish this didn't get aired. Seems like a lot of armchair quarterbacks out there with a jealous attitude. This old man watches a lot of these type of vedios. Did you have to take the shot. No. But you obviously were confindent enough in it to do it. You had a close enough shot to pull this off. At 20 plus yards, not a good idea. But here, i find you Not Guilty of taking a large risk! I've seen "The Hunting Public cover this scenario several times and i agree with them. As long as you're confident with you're ability, you do not deserve this abuse. I am not confident in mine to take this shot. But i don't practice enough. Many people make bad shots on ideal angles, and I'm guilty of this also. Great Buck. Congrats!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We appreciate the kind words! We agree, too many people acting like every shot they’ve ever taken on an animal was perfect. Like you said, even “ideal” shots don’t always work out like you’d draw it up. Ben was confident in his setup and took the shot. The deer died quickly, and was recovered - which is everything we hope for as bow hunters!

[@unclemoe5733]

As soon as i saw the shot, i instantly thought "dead deer".

[@dmw1306]

That is a great Buck. Congratulations on your property! I envy you. Guess I will just have to keep hitting my nearest National Forest. Lolol

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thank you! There is some quality hunting to be had on public grounds, you may have to work a bit harder, but it's out there!

[@dmw1306]

@Whitetail_Properties Yes sir you are right I live in the great northwest of Idaho and eastern Washington and I enjoy hunting both. I have taken a good double drop tine buck not far from where I was brought up. Doesn't that just figure 🤔

[@bretth8234]

Had to take the shot? No you didn’t . Low percentage equals lucky .

[@geosciencenerd]

Ummm yeah?? In deer hunting sometime there is an"had to" lol. If I saw that buck I'd "had to" crap myself.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

One could argue that every shot taken with archery equipment is "low percentage" and therefore "lucky"

[@justinhrach-qd9dl]

Anybody can say anything after the shot. It's a totally different perspective when you your the one that releases the arrow. Thank you very much for taking us along this journey with Bill. Great hunt It was almost like I was there with you. I am currently looking for a small piece of property to call my own in ohio right now.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

@@justinhrach-qd9dl Thank you for the kind words! Glad the bunt pulled you in and brought you along for the ride! Hopefully you can find the piece you are looking for!

[@EasternWild]

@@Whitetail_Propertiesthere’s always going to be harsh criticism when things are posted publicly. Try not to pay too much mind to it though knowing that many of your followers are throughly enjoying this awesome content you’re putting out. I enjoyed seeing your kiddo in this episode. I drag my ten year old out as well 🤙🏻 Super congrats on, Bill. He’s a Stud!!

[@toddgarrett1768]

great buck! did you notice the buck in the back ground between 16.58 and 17.30?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good eye!

[@Jay_nicola]

I can’t find it , you have better eyes than me

[@PrestonSanders-m9m]

Anybody else notice the deer behind him while he’s talking about the recovery!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Only a few people have caught it, good eye!

[@Paul-i2s]

Can’t wait to buy my first property 😂😂😂😂. Enjoyed the video, I’m glad to see anyone getting to live their dream, I am jealous 😂 but it’s a good kind of jealous. Congrats on a nice buck, you learn every time you take a shot at a deer, marginal???? It depends on the hunter. Close in frontal can be deadly but you as a hunter know your own capabilities. Again congrats.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We appreciate it!! We agree, be confident with your equipment and practice shots you plan on taking in the field.

[@BrockDonati]

Awesome video I just got into filming do yall film on auto focus? Cause how do you get to focus on him through the trees?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Thanks! We run manual focus almost always.

[@dakotapiatt4301]

One thing to note. PRAISE. THE. LORD.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Amen!

[@chasebrogan4760]

⚠️⚠️did anyone else see the buck walking over the hill over his left shoulder right at 17:25 😮😮😮😮

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good eye!

[@chasebrogan4760]

So it was one I thought yall would show it running after it seen yall but u didn’t so I was like I gotta say somthing ab this 😭

[@keytonmitchell9337]

Anyone’s else see the deer walking right after they find him? On the right side of the screen LOL

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good eye

[@DuanePrice-p2j]

Glad you got him! But you didn't have to take the shot, still early enough to get another crack at him. As you said, you got lucky!

[@kevinmorace6117]

Agreed!! Poor shot selection...

[@andyballard3555]

Did nobody see the deer behind him at 17:26?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good eye.

[@TrystonJohnson-rz7et]

this happens with the first deer I killed but we never got him another hunter harvested him after a few days

[@Whitetail_Properties]

It happens!

[@davidbonner3367]

at 17:25 there's a deer walking towards you in the background

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good eye!

[@twiz-b9j]

Kapan bisa memburu bersama wak????

[@Sam-in7ue]

that 10 point is gonna be a stud looks like a nice 4 year old

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Yessir!

[@chiseltip1734]

Anybody else remember them teaching neck shots in their hunters safety course?? Me neither.

[@nathanl7795]

Nice buck, but why you took that shoot is crazy to me.

[@kevindunahoo6401]

Why does everyone spoil the approach in the first 5 seconds of the video?

[@Gokywildcats11]

How long did it lay before u found him. He is stiff

[@Whitetail_Properties]

He was recovered the next morning.

[@dudeawesomebro9315]

You didn’t have to take that shot😂

[@gregorythetford924]

Can’t depend on luck . Only higher percentage shots - and even then we hope for the best.

[@darrenbeachy8585]

What kinda camera setup is this

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Canon R6 and a canon 70-200mm lens

[@jaredhutson8642]

What was arrow setup and broadhead?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Rage no collar with a easton FMJ

[@loisbuttray2937]

How about a Lifeline. Keeps everyone safe especially the young son.

[@m.carter20]

You all sitting behind your know it all better than everyone else attitude!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Definitely don't know it all, always learning in all aspect's of life.

[@jordanpowell228]

@bowonly is your canera guy

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Yessir!

[@mspahn1967]

When you said "that's part of deer hunting" is BS. You didn't have to take that shot! You just got in a hurry.

[@wareagle_T.I.]

That is a brute

[@walter_is_running]

Came on here to say that. You didn’t have to take any shot. That was terrible. Glad you recovered him.

[@PurlerWrestling]

Theres no crying in hunting!

[@sowelovetohunt111]

Why??😢

[@traphuntnstuff8096]

“I had to take that shot…” No. You didn’t.

[@brianmorrison4667]

You had a choice and didn't have to take that shot. Be better!

[@Whitetail_Properties]

The choice was made and the animal expired quickly and was recovered, the two most important things in any hunt.

[@Reshi313]

"I had to take that shot." Keep telling yourself that man. That was not an ethical shot.

[@RKParK1]

I had to take the shot - that’s not true - there is no scenario where hunters must take a shot.

[@antiquebowieknifechannel4611]

Such gorgeous footage not to be using a lighted nock! Grrrrrrrr

[@troybrake5686]

Smh

[@antiquebowieknifechannel4611]

@@troybrake5686 Viewers enjoy seeing the arrow flying. It’s a must for filmmakers! Come on man.

[@stanleybuck4195]

It doesn't sound right, hearing you call a deer "Bill."

[@robertbyers2021]

Can't believe the comments! Very sad to not recover this beautiful animal! Right away! How can anyone following a blood trail!, not keep following it! It's apparent this deer was dead before you ever got out of the tree! Why do hunters think they can leave a deer lay all night and then eat the meat! Pretty apparent you only cared about the horns! Personally I'd would have been ashamed to have posted this video! Hopefully another will learn from your stupid mistakes!!!

[@revthred]

"I had to take the shot, I had to take that shot" Actually, no you didn't......

[@kennethhanaburgh6877]

Absolutely did not have to take such a lousy shot absolutely wrong I truly hate camera hunters always put getting the shot off over an ethical shot

[@mattboyden4297]

I still think you're cool man, deer ain't dying unless arrows are flying period

[@MikeVaccaro-o3c]

Poor. You did not have too. Selfish. So much more could be said but your poor decision speaks for itself. Will you do that again! Over 40 years of bow hunting. Never ever on my watch. Trying really hard to be polite. Not cool, not ethical, not a lover of game, not right. Nope it's not part of the game. Was a dumb decision to take that shot.

[@joshuaGlinsky-dl3td]

Terrible shot angle. “had to take the shot”

[@Bigfrontstick]

What is with this trend of guys crying when they get a deer?

[@andrewmolino5995]

At 5:10 it looks like the boys climbing the tree without being tied in. Never a smart move, I’m grown and I won’t climb a tree without being tied in. Not smart to have a child doing so👎🏼

[@mattyice9923]

I’m newer to hunting so maybe my view is different but regardless of how nice that buck is. I wouldn’t shoot any animal head on. That’s horrible Hunter ethics man. Patience is a virtue and posting this video, is telling your younger hunter audience that a shot like that is ethical and fine to take. Not trying to rip you apart but that was pretty upsetting

[@ebayollis]

You didnt have to take that shot. You shouldnt have even posted this on youtube

[@OutdoorExpeditions354]

Great rack but it should be called “the story of the 3.5 year old”

[@lostboysoutdoors4638]

Midwest putting this kind of content out? Deer takes 6 more steps and he is broadside. But yeah heavy setup for the views! You guys are part of the problem

[@neiltaylor4147]

I can’t stand when I hear “I had to take the shot!”. No you didn’t! This is archery, not having a shot happens and you have to let the animal walk and hope you get another chance. You are supposed to be a professional, new hunters are watching your shows to learn how to be better. This is not showing them how to be better.

[@bobbyrivera4373]

Man don't ever cry like that again..that was a terrible shot,, it was a forced shot, you risked unnecessary suffering of the buck, Just to get a trophy

[@whodidwhat32]

Get tired of seeing raised pampered bucks. its nothing impressive anymore. i cant even appreciate hunting anymore because of all the pampered deer & then being posted like its supposed to impress us. Im a 33yr old guy that lives & hunts in Pennsylvania all my life whos never hunted private land once ever. All my bucks were all fair game to any hunter by being on Public land.

[@glenn43569]

These guys have bought land near my lease in the midwest and all they do is hold properties drive up prices and get a few bucks on camera then bring in potential buyers to hunt then who ever has the biggest pocket book ends up with the land

[@AndrewBlair-k9v]

Deer farmer playing himself off as a hunter.

[@theeverlyboys8725]

Sad what’s happened and still happening to hunting. Has just turned into a scoring sport instead of a passion and a way to connect to God and the outdoors. The animals lives aren’t taken into account as they once were and making the most ethical shots possible. It’s just about killing antlers inches. I was there for a year or two but realized I had gone the wrong direction and have changed back to what hunting is all about, (feeding family and friends with the freshest and cleanest meat, spending time with the family and friends, making sure the animals are taken in the fastest and most ethical way possible and if that shot doesn’t present itself then I let the animal walk). Nice deer but too great of a chance that it could have turned out very negatively. I don’t measure the antlers on bucks I harvest. When someone asks me how many inches my deer was I ask why would I care, there is meat in my freezer and I can’t eat antlers.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We agree with everything you said and share the same sentiments.

[@jakesmith6337]

Dumb shot

[@joeb8162]

Way to show new hunters how not to climb a tree. Whith a child no less! A safety climbing rope would prevent the back ground music of. Dumb ways to die🎶🎵

[@allenhoman7771]

You always have the choice! Had too what? Rather know I have another chance vs wounded & never seeing him again.