5 Days Camping | Catch and Cook in RAIN, SLEET, and SNOW

@toshselfpropelled and I get out with limited food to try our luck at catching some fresh dinner from the woods!
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[@XanderBudnick]

Go subscribe @toshselfpropelled if you're into cool stuff 😎

[@blazerfan6416]

your cool stuff

[@blueskyskunk]

Have u ever seen a sasquatch?

[@XanderBudnick]

@@blueskyskunk I am Sasquatch

[@cindi3867]

Enjoyed this, Xander! I admire you both for not baiting the deer and sitting to wait. That’s “hunting” here in the US and it makes me sick. I hope you’ll bring us more of these.

[@wendyshick6689]

I am a subscriber to his channel😊

[@playhouseinthewoods6103]

Well at 71 years old it is great to see a video with the emphasis on the experience of the trip and not on having to kill the biggest or the most. To me this is what hunting is about - time in the woods and sharing it with a friend. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@Kairstin1]

Buffalo, NY 911 Dispatcher here....its a great day at work when I can get lost with Xander in between incoming calls:) As always, thank you for taking us along!

[@s4dg]

there is time between 911 calls in buffalo?

[@one2nd813]

I’m committing crimes in buffalo right now

[@Kairstin1]

@@one2nd813 Love this for you! Thanks for keeping me employed:)

[@runemania3293]

Correctional Officer and I agree completely nice to have something for the down time

[@BS-cm9gy]

I've been calling 911 all afternoon and there is no answer....

[@TheBrinkmeister]

Tosh seems like a really cool dude, what a voice! Thanks for taking us with you as always Xander!

[@kerrys8024]

I like Toshs white water canoe camping trips

[@toshselfpropelled]

I had a great time on this trip Xander. Love how you captured it.

[@XanderBudnick]

Great times my man we will get out again and maybe get some more food in our bellies next time:p

[@CwBDaveis.716]

@@XanderBudnick just bring more rice lol

[@tracywoods4984]

Hi.. where was this? Looks beautiful.. I also think sorry poor planing..

[@KeepItSealdz]

When Outdoor Boys and Xander release vids in the span of 2hours, great saturday morning!

[@AgxntOrange]

Outdoor boys is too family friendly and generic for me. You can take the lawyer out of the office but you can't take the office out of the lawyer 😂

[@yam2050]

​@@AgxntOrange😂😂 even the comments are turned off.

[@Kairstin1]

anyone know why ODB comments are turned off??

[@That_AsianGuy]

@Kairstin1 KZbin are shutting down comments on videos featuring under-18s, in an attempt to "better protect children and families"

[@yam2050]

@@Kairstin1 his videos involved kids that's my guess, YT has disabled his comments section not sure but that's what he said once.

[@oliveranderson6690]

Your editing style is unlike anything I have seen in similar camping / catch and cook videos. The casual conversation audio mixed with the visual of progress being made in the camp is fantastic

[@DrewJ79]

I really enjoy watching your adventures Xander! One thing I noticed that is a testament of being the good dude that you are, is whenever you cooked and served up the food you always gave your friend more than you gave yourself. It shows the kindness you have for others. Class act bro.

[@mattc7782]

I’m glad to see you expanding into hunting, it’ll add a new dynamic to your videos! It’s challenging when your new and having an experienced friend will be very helpful.

[@user-im6ns2ow5v]

Get out and in position before first light, and stay right until last light! That magical dawn/dusk transition is the best time to spot something.

[@LivingforHimJesus]

So basically out and position before first light then back out position again at dusk. No point in sitting all day if you say the magic happens at the time you say to position yourself

[@jcgoogle1808]

That's what I was going to say. You're not going to get anything stomping around the woods when you should have become part of the woods like bigfoot, as you said,.. long before sun up or down. Hunting birds in the middle of the day doesn't help the game think there isn't something different going on in their habitat and therefore changing their habits,...either. They could have spent the first middle of the day looking for signs (like the the tree rubs), feeding places, trails,.. to pick a good still hunt spot,... probably a lot farther away from their campsite than a couple hundred meters/yards,.. then the remaining middle of the days spent quietly fishing,. just so they wouldn't starve,.. until they finally got a deer.

[@Patron_TheBoss]

Absolutely loved it, the fact that you show all, the good, the bad and the failures as well makes you soo much more easy to be connected to (for me personally). Much love and huge props to your fellow hunter also

[@beautyofthebackcountry]

Loved this adventure, Xander! It's so refreshing when folks go out and do things that are outside of their respective expertise and/or comfort zone, and aren't afraid to try new things. Tosh is so chill and relaxed in most situations, it belies his experience. Also, eating sticks of butter like an ice cream sandwich for funsies. But mostly the great feeling of trying new things!

[@Erated78]

Absolutely love seeing how you’re embracing the fuller and well rounded outdoor experience with hunting deer - keep it up brother and cheers

[@katbee7795]

Xander, you are such a kind humble human being. I just love watching your videos!

[@mekkuper6746]

Yeah, humble in killing innocent animals. This was disgusting.

[@FionaMccue]

@@mekkuper6746 if you don’t like it don’t watch it simple really.

[@sergueiabessonov9008]

@@mekkuper6746the meat from your local supermarket is way worse

[@jannerahkamaa1011]

​@@mekkuper6746Lol😂

[@taythodec]

@@mekkuper6746it’s reality.

[@rileyeconomos6424]

These videos have gotten me back outdoors and rekindling my love for nature

[@steddyk]

I like your hunting videos a lot. It feels good to become a well rounded outdoorsman, fish/hunt, camp, hike/paddle. Acquiring your own food is special!

[@dennisneufeld9263]

I really enjoyed this one, Xander. I'm at a similar stage: lots of fishing but brand new to hunting. So I appreciate your sincerity during the learning process. Can't wait to see you get fish and game on the same trip! More of this, please.

[@terryrichards8645]

Thanks for a great video. I haven’t been out hunting in four years since I moved from Illinois to Mississippi. Enjoyed every bit of this video fishing and hunting. I’m in heaven thank you.😊

[@aboodal-khatib947]

Hello Xander, I am your follower from Jordan in the Middle East. I do not speak English, so I had to use Google Translate. What is this content, man? It is truly legendary. Continue with this content, brother 🤍 In addition to that, you have a wonderful personality, so continue 🤍

[@alanbierhoff6831]

It’s a good thing for Tosh that you’re accustomed to going on trips with people who don’t bring food (Jon) so you had enough to share…again 😆

[@XanderBudnick]

hahahah - we planned to take limited food with us - tosh was a bit more optimistic about catching stuff than I was :p

[@CwBDaveis.716]

lol

[@marko7969]

Shots fired Jon

[@f.rodriguez8852]

You make me see how truly beautiful our world is we live in. ❤

[@madamecampsalot6384]

I really enjoy when you stop and hone in your camera on some little piece of beauty amidst all of the commotion. You have a special eye or those moments. Thanks.

[@ENVDTV]

that last shot deserves appreciation. The dedication to circle all the way back for the camera just for a few seconds.

[@GreybeardAdventures]

I just watched yours and Tosh’s videos back to back. Always great to see the different perspectives. You guys picked some beautiful crown land to hunt! Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate but there will be plenty more chances in the future! Looking forward to seeing those too!

[@fayepotts3279]

What a thrill to see two of my favorite people l follow. It was a hoot to see you learning hunting lessons together. So sorry to have it come to a close.😢 I do enjoy your videos separately as well! Thank you! Thank you!

[@leannasty]

Excellent video Xander. Fellow outdoorsman who has been hunting-curious for a while now and have had a bit of a crack now in my early 30's also. Never too late. So much to learn with this stuff. You learn so much every time. All the best

[@user-li5oz5bm9y]

Cast and blast fall trips are what I look forward to all year for myself! Thanks for sharing yours.

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_In the future I hope to see you use a FLIR Drone, and when you come out here on one of your hunting adventures.. at least get a big advantage by seeing if there are even any deer in your area!_* _Freaking awesome videos.. these have been much enjoyed!_

[@DKofDAH]

Tosh‘s voice is amazing. I could listen to you guys for hours. Awesome video like it’s always the case with Xander ❤

[@bev1040]

He sounds like Dax sheppard

[@bowdeer5074]

Great video. Alittle advice from 40 years of deer hunting. Get out to your spot before daylight and stay till after dark. Most deer movement happens at dawn and dusk. Also, bucks rub their antlers on trees to remove the felt. I start seeing rubs as early as late August in my area. As the rut comes in they continue to rub their scent on those same rubs. Scrape, all deer visit scrapes, bucks and does. Ive even seen a fawn hit a scrape. They use their feet and leave scent in them by peeing over the glands on their hind legs. Bucks visit them to find does in heat. Keep at it. Like I said, 40 years experience and I still have alot to learn.

[@MichealBacon]

People like myself who have 41 years experience let those with 40 years or less experience walk out in the dark and sit all day. We, on the other hand, get to our stands around 9am and shoot our deer around 11am to about noon most years. But have fun sitting in your stand all day, I'll be back at camp having a hot lunch and a nap dreaming about the next one. ;-)

[@virtuaguyverify]

​@@MichealBaconpeople with no hunting experience like me, let people like you hunt for me. I just sit at home and let you do all the work, I just eat for free

[@MarkA3742]

Great video , well done Xander , I like the different spin on things being a hunter myself , you and Tosh are great together, he is a good friend. 😊 Thanks for taking us along ..

[@wyomingsundays]

Thanks for taking us hunting with you guys. Gotta say, taking full on bites out of a stick of better is next level 😊👍

[@VentureWayward]

This video is amazing dude. I was not able to get out and go deer hunting this year, but following you along on yours is incredible. Thank you🤘

[@MrFreeGman]

5:30 Acorns are definitely not toxic for humans. They used to be a staple for natives and Europeans and are still popular in places like South Korea even to this day. But the catch is that you have to process them before eating them because they're filled with tons of tannins, which is what gives them that horrible bitter taste.

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

So cool to see you dipping your toes into hunting!

[@austin4und413]

Forgot to put push notifications on - I’ll never miss a video again! You’re an inspiration, Xander! 🤝

[@dogfrog7528]

Xander I love your videos and I really want to go off-grid camping you are my inspiration🔥⛺

[@dragospasciuc7233]

this guy cannot realise how happy he makes me when he posts those type of videos i can t wait to watch more videos like this im happy for u man, keep it up

[@skyshepherd]

I really hope you do more hunting trips with minimal rations. I think this is my favorite video I've seen from your channel so far! Also as scope covers go, I am a huge fan of butler creek caps since they're captive to the ends of the scope and much easier to manage while still being cheap. Can't wait for your next video!

[@andycorcoran3556]

I wish I had more friends that would go camping with me like this. Looks so nice out in the wilderness.

[@deninerfman]

Honestly, love the new adventure! As a similar dude in a similar situation it’s cool to learn with you. Hunting has always been a mysterious yet intriguing activity so I can’t wait to watch your journey!

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Tosh seems like a really cool dude! Thanks for sharing your adventure in the cold wilderness Xander 🏕🙌

[@Ryang90]

great way to start the Sunday morning with another relaxing camping trip with xander love his videos best camping channel

[@northernlightcnc37]

Excellent new direction, looking forward to the channel evolution and new explorations in Canada's wilderness.

[@davisstellman]

Grouse was the first thing I ever hunted, was inspired by you and Clay Hayes and took my first ever animal with a recurve bow solo. Got the grouse out of a tree. Super fun seeing you get back into hunting again

[@brandenhickling2805]

Great stuff as always, found some chanterelles when i went out in the bush last week! Didnt eat cuz ive only seen you identify them but so cool! Learn so much from you, love it. Thanks.

[@silverscreenwanderer]

Xander, the films are amazing. So grateful for the stuff you make and show us.

[@jimf1964]

Awesome video Xander. Isn’t it wild to hold your first dead animal? Not just how warm, but how freakishly limp. First time totally shocked me. And to eat it….it’s hard to describe how it feels to eat something you’ve harvested, seen alive, and taken. It’s like joy, and this sort of respect for your food, too. I read sustenance hunters generally eat less meat, because they respect the work it took to get it. I was anti hunting when I was young, until I had a sort of epiphany. Animals in the wild die horrible deaths. Like really horrible. Compared to getting shot, there’s no comparison how much easier it is to go from a hunter. And as you said, if you eat any meat, you’re just having someone else kill an animal that probably lived a horrible life, then was killed for you anyway. And as you said too, bushwhacking, but with a purpose is so different. I just got back a couple weeks ago from 6 days, mostly alone, small gaming and camping. I’d go back tomorrow if I could. Hiked for hours each morning, came back for lunch, and went again in the afternoon. For the birds, there is so much more than just the breasts. I’m kinda sick of how people waste so much. If you get a few, the legs are awesome. Like little chicken wings. You’ll need a few bids though. And the carcass!! Simmer it in a pot of water, and you’ll have the best chicken soup stock ever! Acorns are totally edible btw. Native people used them by the ton. You need to soak them to get the bitter tannins out of them, dry them, then grind them up into a sort of coarse flour. Anyway, thanks for the video. Seems all those Ontario canoe guys are either too "sophisticated" to hunt, or are afraid the flower huggers would get mad. Never be ashamed of what you enjoy…..unless it’s kinda creepy. 😀

[@duanefunk4374]

Good for you as you drift into filming hunting as well brother! I'm getting older and my range is shrinking but my son Xander, out here in the Kootenays are getting into it as well. Best wishes on your adventures, and keep on being you. D.

[@outlawcountry6069]

Great stuff as always Xander . Enjoy winter and stay safe . I just got back from a 4 day winter solo trip and LOVED it . Keep it up man.

[@jimgoesoutside.5926]

Always love the videos but this one was the best! So cool to see you out there learning how to hunt. Nothing like fresh grouse over the fire. Hope to see more hunting along with all the great trips you already do

[@kcraig51]

I just discovered your channel. Great videos! You're little one-liners you throw out crack me up. I've never had the opportunity to go to Canada, the country is absolutely beautiful. I'm in Tennessee, so I usually have to watch KZbin to see real snow. 2" is about all we ever get and it's gone in 48 hrs.

[@squids432]

Great Xander, Love the wintertime hunting videos. Nice change up.👍 Really enjoyed em'. Looking forward to your next batch of outdoor vids.👌

[@reginahiesel]

Thank you for allowing me to experience such beauty and excitement!!

[@mashfy6314]

Had a rough week at work, this is my meditation now. Thanks man ❤️

[@hatalama1]

I'm very happy, Xander. that I have just discovered your many, really talented nature videos. Here in Finland there are the fells of Lapland with their water bodies, in Norway the fjords and mountains, the Alps are also really wonderful. These have all become familiar. Despite all of the above, I am absolutely mesmerized by the Canadian scenery. Because of the long distances, I look forward to your descriptions. Good luck for future events.

[@SchmutzieOutdoors]

Great video Xander. Worth mentioning about hunting that a deer taken by a rifle suffers a hell of a lot less than a deer stalked and eaten by a bear, or worse, a deer that dies of starvation.

[@catherinegowan1362]

Great to see you trying something new. And with Tosh too! Beard looks cool. ❤

[@FreakofNature1]

Nothing like Wild Game😋 Glad to see you and Toshie get out! Thanks for sharing man🙏

[@XanderBudnick]

Thansks for watching ❤️

[@wendyshick6689]

I just want to say you Canadian boys sure know how to put out very good content I really enjoy your videos😊👍

[@journeyman7189]

Great job guys. I only started about 6 years ago and I look at it the same way. So much to learn and so much time in the woods :) Nate

[@icebabysnocain]

The only time I don't like grouse is when they taste like cedar. I like this new view of you. I never saw you as a hunter. Killing an animal is an aquired ability born of need. If you harvest and eat your quarry it is harvesting, not killing. Deer is good eating, especially done in a slow cooker with veggies. Good video as always. Pax.

[@ideatorx]

Hunting is something I've never done or really watched and its really cool to be introduced to it by Xander who's also brand new to it.

[@BriannaRubino-xy7mc]

Oh, after watching this video, do you want to go hunting?

[@BabyRabbit22]

I subscribed awhile ago. I enjoy watching all of your adventures out in the woods. The scenery is beautiful. We don’t have anything as beautiful here where I live like where you live. Last night I watched one of your videos while I was working on a watercolor painting. 🙂🐰🎨

[@wes326]

Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[@trace1k478]

Definitely more hunting content please. Just some advice for you Xander, get to the spot you pick out the evening before your morning hunt, about 45 mins before the sun comes up. Give it a little time for things to settle after walking through the woods. Deer are spooky, especially bucks

[@juditahn9649]

I'd say it is more about the idea than the realization... which makes this video as nice, as it is

[@GaryEllington-dy8li]

As always, Xander, you out did yourself ! Keep them coming. 😊

[@jortbremer3063]

such a good video i love this type of camping i hold me breath al the time becouse i know how hunting like that is like, it was like you realy took us with u !

[@finnbudnick8999]

We love you Xander so much 🍋💪

[@ausybro]

30-06 same here! Spent a week deer hunting rifle as well in Ontario, lots of rubs, scrapes, and trails. Bumped two does just like you did unfortunately no available shots. All a learning experience for my first deer hunting season and next year hopefully we fill those freezers!

[@GiraffeFeatures]

Would LOVE more of this!

[@nickolico]

Great to see you hunting! If you’re in Colorado next fall and we have tags, we’d love to have you along for the ride! Harvested 1 elk, 3 deer, and 1 pronghorn in our group of 3 guys this year.

[@MegaRetr]

Your videos are incredible!!!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Glad to see you out hunting my friend, experience is the key, that's why it's called hunting, great video man

[@TomTirabasso]

Cool video. It's always good to have a beginner mind and not be afraid to make mistakes. You guys seem to have good chemistry. I look forward to more of your hunting videos.

[@BriannaRubino-xy7mc]

Great video, have you ever been on a hunt?

[@Fact-kt5se]

we all love you Xander, your the wisest and a humble guy , your bought up very well by your parents , Love from India 💗

[@taythodec]

Always love to see the new uploads from Xander. Let’s me know he’s still taking care of himself :)

[@outdoorztime2923]

Watching you guys' camping experience makes my electric blanket so welcoming. LOL Man, it looked frigid out there, and it appeared y'all needed a good tent. The grouse was beautiful. We don't have those here in the South; I bet it was delicious after several meals of just rice, huh? Either way, I believe everyone should get out and try to catch, gather or hunt a meal or two. It has a way of making a person thankful for the little things in life.

[@tylerrobdavis]

I love how I hunted the same week in roughly the same area (assuming) so based on weather I know what I was doing each day too. Good hunt man!

[@uacole4926]

I actually killed my first deer today on a solo public lands hunt in Texas. It was a surreal experience and a humane kill. It died within seconds. Super pumped to see your hunting videos! Excited for you to get your first deer.

[@LexyThomas134]

Find a big thick patch of greenbriers for deer, trust me, especially big bucks. And sit right in the middle of em. I get a buck every year hunting in a big greenbrier patch. It's their favorite food and big bucks never have to leave that area when it starts getting cold out. Got two 14 points and a 10 point in the last 3 years in the same exact spot. The first 14 point that I got was a giant!! Got it with a bow and it scored 203¾ inches and won a free mount and a $1000 at our local archery store who was having a biggest buck competition. I sneak through our field and go about 50 yards into the woods, I have a perfect tree right in the greenbrier patch and see deer all day long. Dragging them out is a little bit of a pain for obvious reasons lol since it's all jagger bushes, but it's definitely worth it. Once i get them to the field I get the quad or the horse to get them back to the house

[@mariadaviau-wp9sh]

Great to see you continue to evolve..keep up the good work..

[@lainiegould839]

Happy to see any video from you. Love that you are always just being you. Love the new content, too. By the way, the beard is looking pretty darn good!

[@gravedigger9313]

Well done man Appreciate that you’re learning Keep at it You will get good at it Really nice

[@GaryEllington-dy8li]

It's always nice to hunt with a friend.

[@quakslikeaduck]

Big ups for Hunter Budnick!

[@bugsy7436]

I love camping videos and I love Meat Eater. I always wanted to see something that combined both aspects and you did that very well in this video. Hopefully there's more to come. Cheers

[@Gilly999999]

Imagine a meateater x xandorf buttnipple episode, holyyy! Steve and Xandings having a good time

[@itssafeinthecity]

Thanks for recommending Ben Beauchamp. When are you doing a backwoods sauna? Sweat lodge, Russian bath, the Sami sauna …. Its an emblem of the north. Love your stuff Xander. 👍

[@Sophea79]

I had to great a time on this trip Xander. Like how you captured it❤

[@scottyplug]

What a totally cool, very different vibe to this one. Loved it. And man, that grouse looked amazing!! I bet it was so freaking appreciated!

[@BriannaRubino-xy7mc]

Wow, delicious food. Do you like to eat grouse?

[@El-gu1qe]

Awesome love hunting season I get so sad when Is over . Just the time out there is awesome getting something is cherry on the cake . Hope to see more hunting videos on the future

[@martincoalson6250]

Definitely need some more hunting, and catch clean and cooks! Keep it brother!

[@HeguB]

This was an interesting watch. I really enjoyed it, reminded me a lot of my own hunting trips :D

[@GeorgeJansen]

Love you and Tosh out there surviving. More tosh ❤❤❤❤❤❤incredible production quality

[@fivemjs]

Texan here. We are getting our first real cold front of the fall tomorrow. Might even see the 50s (Fahrenheit) tomorrow!! Love watching you explore Canada with all the beautiful changing seasons. Edit: 50 might as well be Antarctica for us Texans

[@tac-cobserver3788]

At least it was a great adventure. Awesome 🤙 Well, stay healthy for all of us & Safety First! Peace across the Globe ✌😉

[@diggerblair7460]

When I'm out hunting it's just so cool h[w all of a sudden you see deer slowly walking through the woods just on the edge of sight and if they are laying down and think you can't see them they will lay there and let you walk on by

[@kristennoelle9447]

What a great Saturday morn treat😊💜ty bro!

[@MrSladej]

I’m headed out Monday in Alberta by myself for my first hunt. Same thing; planning on 5 days looking for whitetail. This video couldn’t have come at a better time.

[@OG-Paul-Valentine]

Acorns are edible, but not in large quantities due to the tannins they have in them. You can soak them or boil them to remove the tannins. They can also be made into flower, or ground and pressed to extract the oil.