5 MINUTES LEFT, Capping Off An Unbelievable Season | Whitetail Bowhunting

[@jaredmills]

Thank you guys for watching and especially thanks to those that have subscribed and followed throughout, I appreciate all the support. I'm looking forward to 2023 and will have offseason videos coming soon. I'll discuss some brands I've been working on, property content, self filming videos, and more. If there is anything in particular you'd like to see, let me know. Thanks again and best of luck this year! Edit: Also, feel free to chime in on the string jumping discussion. Hindsight is 20/20 for me here but to me it really is a guessing game. I think discussions on topics like this are good for us to all keep learning.

[@JimBowSlice]

Thank you for continuing to put out content, I had. Feeling you got a 3rd buck but wasn't sure congratulations on a hell of a season Jared it was awesome watching. Where's our buddy's grant and max? Hope 2023 is just as good and I'm excited to come along. Thanks again

[@rogermettler7710]

Thank you so much for not giving up filming all together. I know creating all the content for us, the fans, is stressful and takes the fun out of hunting sometimes, but yours is top notch and so much appreciated. You and Bill Winke are the top two in my book, you guys just have a knack for explaining hunting like nobody else can. Again thanks for taking us along the hunts!

[@SexyplexiGT]

80° here in SC. Watching your video grilling burgers...sighting in my rx5 as well

[@danmartin9850]

Would love a session on your bow setup, arrow build, etc. Also really enjoy the habitat and property management side of things. Looking forward to it all!

[@PaulWRose]

I think you made the best of what the situation had to offer. Head up, and semi relaxed, is definitely the best option you had, in my opinion. If you had held lower, anticipating the drop, and the deer didn’t drop at all, then you’re likely on a long and grueling track job. There’s so many scenarios that could have happened, you just never can be a hundred percent sure. Congrats on a great season! Looking forward to more great content. Take care and happy hunting!

[@perrymerkes7693]

Jared thanks for taking us on stand with you , your filming is top shelf. Your respect for the game is very is what I love . No fist bumping and having a freak out fest with a cameraman is so,,,, refreshing. A true genuine soul . Let's get some turkeys now . Best of luck.

[@jaredmills]

Hey Perry- truly appreciate the kind words. And yes- on to turkeys! Best of luck to you too

[@slockflipem]

My favorite videos .awesome jared.the best in the biz hands down.

[@scottlafeir]

He was nervous alert from the beginning dropping his head fast twitching, nice job

[@outdoorxmedia]

Way to get it done.

[@user-nw3ko7eh2l]

Awsome footage, anytime you can get that close is always a win no matter if there is a kill or not. It's part of the game we play with these magnificent animals!

[@gsmoke2007]

Absolutely great stuff. I really like that there is no music. I like to hear what you heard while sitting in the stand.

[@crabillcreekoutdoors8033]

Thanks for sharing this late season run. It’s was so enjoyable to watch and I am so glad you are putting content out there. Been watching you for quite a while and have come to respect you as one of the best out there! Congratulations on an incredible season and cannot wait for what’s in store!

[@JD-mn8cx]

Hey Jared thanks for all of your videos. They are so well filmed and very enjoyable. I had seen you on MW white tails before but heard you on a podcast recently, wired to hunt. So glad I came to check out your channel! The footage of all the wildlife, scenery, and deer interactions is so nice to watch. I like the relaxed and nature focused style your hunts have. Also the detailed interviews on your strategies are good to hear. Good luck in the future! Thanks!

[@thomasdoheny8096]

Great footage great Contant very enjoyable video. Can’t wait to see more next year.

[@christophereaton1212]

Great job this year, Jared! My daughter and I love watching your videos. She’s only 11 months and laughs every time deer are out in the field. Can’t wait for next season!

[@michiganroots8045]

Looking forward to see what you come up with for 23’. Congratulations on a great solo season!

[@1Browningbps]

Congratulations on your 3rd buck of the season and "Thank You" for taking us along for the ride!!!

[@shanehoffman8732]

Congratulations on a great season. 3 awesome bucks for the year. Can't wait till next season. Jared you are the man. Thank you for all the videos and knowledge throughout the season. Congratulations again.

[@jodytucker4474]

Congrats man, glad it’s coming together for you.

[@darinturbyville9387]

Awesome footage! Looking forward to long beard season!

[@bradgordon5912]

depending on the temperature the speed of sound is between 761 and 1,061 feet/second. no bow can reach that speed and with all the pressure they have gone through it's no wonder you spined him. the farther and closer they are I always hold lower than normal. great job on your harvest and explanation Jared. almost time to chase the wily tom's now. thank you for your video education and work you do for us fellow hunters.

[@ericgmathe]

Love you continued content. I don’t have Iowa caliber of deer in my area. I was fortunate enough to shoot a 5-6 year old buck this year( my biggest)!! Glad to see you have a goal of age vs antler score. Not everyone can chase 200” deer, but we can all chase mature animals.

[@Dr10Jeeps]

Congrats.....very nice buck!

[@alexsura8622]

Thank you for sharing your season with us Jared. I really enjoyed it.

[@matthewgrieshop5489]

Thanks for another great video,you keep making them and we will surely support you here 👍

[@jaredmills]

Thanks Matthew, appreciate it!

[@dalechism5709]

Congratulations Jared on a great season! I was worried a bit we might not see you this fall, so glad that wasn’t the case. I’ve enjoyed following along with you for many years and hope there are many more to come. Wishing you best and much success in the future!

[@uglyfrog7263]

Congratulations Jared, Dream season for we mortals, just another notch in the bow for super heroes. Like all your true friends, can hardly contain myself 'till next season. Thanks for all the memories my friend.

[@Raised-Right]

Awesome

[@matthewcampbell8442]

I’ve seen the same videos about head up Vs. head down. I’ve not noticed a difference. But I would not, in any situation, alert the deer first to get the head up. Head up and calm is different in my opinion. You’re a great shot and hunter, so I’m not pretending I know more, just my opinion. I enjoyed the content, and what an awesome season you had!

[@joshraab8906]

Great series Jared! I’ve followed you through all of your journeys and love your down to earth demeanor! Thanks

[@derekw8865]

GRINDING!!! Really enjoy the content.👍👍

[@jaredmills]

Appreciate you following!

[@bettyrowe1447]

Can't wait to go on your hunts with you on camera next year,very proud of you,,you are truly a fine hunter,enjoy everything you share with all of your you tube family,thank you Jared. AWESOME SEASON!!!!

[@davidmosesso2573]

Congrats Jared!🏹🦌

[@jaredmills]

Thanks David!

[@bryanroberts]

I wanted to thank you Jared for sharing all this with us. I, like you, am a diehard bowhunter with a love of land mgmt. The main difference is your hunting 160"-200" deer and I'm hunting 120" to 150" here in T.N. 😆 I absolutely love this footage! Keep it up!

[@perryrusso3764]

Congratulations Jared…great to see you @ it brother…🦌🎯🎯

[@brandon6707]

Awesome season, and thanks for the real-life videos! Looking forward to the off-season shows!

[@roberthoward7360]

Thank you for sharing your hunting and awesome buck👍🏹🦌

[@timkisch8015]

Great series Jarred, I really enjoyed watching and can't wait for more videos. Congrats on an awesome season!!!

[@michaellewis7117]

Congrats on a great season and Thanks again for sharing it. Love following along. Building up the points to get back out there in 2025.

[@JayN4GO]

Look forward to the food plot process brother

[@tomlongacre1384]

Was like being in the tree myself.. thanks jared

[@jaredmills]

Love to hear it- thanks Tom

[@ericbowhunter]

Congratulations Jared! What a season!

[@alankieffer7631]

I remember watching Bill Winke one time talking about deer string jumping he said any shots under 25 yards the deer tend not to drop as much but anything over 30 yards they tend to move more and it's even harder when it's dead quiet just my to cents thanks for letting us tag along with you for an awesome season and such good content

[@davidjelinek1977]

Congrats Jared ! Thank you for some great hunts ! Have a great off season and stay safe

[@westenpenrod970]

Congrats on a great season and another beautiful deer! Looking forward to watching your off season videos and following along! Great work as always!

[@williamshaver5524]

Enjoy every hunt. My first archery license was 1964. The seasons go by way too fast and hunting itself changes all the time. Thanks for sharing your work and outlook.

[@kevinfowler6065]

What a finish! Thanks for sharing the lesson, congratulations

[@nelsonchandler1015]

great season thank you for sharing it with us

[@brian1110]

Congrats on a great season! Always enjoy your hunts with or without a cameraman. Looking forward to the next video.

[@robertmashburn3900]

I have always enjoyed watching you on your hunts and your strategies hunting these whitetails. Congrats and keep up the great work my friend.

[@OscarPerez-mn3po]

Big time congrats Jared! Thanks so much for grinding it out and bringing us another great Mills production. Thoroughly enjoyed you reminiscing on the joys of bow hunting and how soulful of an experience it all is for you. This is why so many will always follow you. Thanks, and can’t wait for more!

[@CSJAY]

What a great way to end the season!!! Congratulations on a fantastic season. Looking forward to watching more great content.

[@cowman540]

thanks Jared for a assume fall season really injoyed the trip with you .nice deer thru out the year .three great bucks is no understatement .thanks for sharing

[@bradconklin44]

Congrats! Good things happen when your in the woods In joying nature

[@LetThemGrow]

Thanks for all the content. Going back to your roots is far more appealing content for me. All the best in 2023!

[@branndonbowman]

Unbelievable congratulations Jared

[@Farmersforever1993]

Bow hunting is a passion and when you succeed especially in late season it’s bittersweet. I love bow hunting, and for me I’ve been told take gun and get over with. I’ve also been told you saw how many deer and didn’t get one. It’s not about killing a deer it’s the journey and ups and downs of chasing one specific deer and to be able to succeed after so many sits it’s special. Great buck Jared and especially a great season and what a way to end it.

[@jaredmills]

Couldn't agree more Cody- thanks for watching as always

[@jjustice7429]

What a season! I also enjoy my time alone in the woods. It is a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just slow down and enjoy the outdoors.

[@jaredmills]

Amen! Thanks for watching J

[@bds07tbss]

Thanks for the continued top notch content, can't wait see what's ahead!!

[@StevenSmith-xg7ky]

Congratulations on a great season! You laid down some awesome footage and had some great hunts! I’m ready for it all to reset and start over myself!👍🏻

[@tylersassmann1309]

Great video. I would enjoy seeing a trophy room tour and telling stories of any bucks that maybe haven’t been covered in a video as much. Thanks for the content and looking forward to more!

[@Nomorehandlenames9230]

Man thats a trip. I’m glad you posted the slo-mo footage of the drop because I didn’t initially think he’d dropped as much as you said. Anyway, really happy to see things working out for you. Here you go off on your own and have the best season of your life. Congratulations, and here’s to many more good things later this year.

[@NRBHD]

Awesome videos, Jared. Thank you for all the work you do self-filming and bringing us all along. As far as string-jumping, I agree that it’s a guessing game. That being said, I feel you did the correct thing here. An alert deer simply can’t drop as fast as a deer with their head down because they can’t use their head as leverage. They’re limited by gravity… something super important for all bow hunters to keep in mind.

[@craigsmith7101]

Nice work man! Congratulations on a great hunting season and video series! Look forward to more content.

[@jimpowers2047]

I've gotten some incredibly great deals on game camera's and tents from Midway USA.....so glad to see you have hooked up!!!

[@GiovanniVang]

Congrats! What an awesome season for you

[@nealroberson5718]

Awesome shows !! Throughly enjoyed them , keep em coming 👍👊

[@rustycolvin6068]

Jared I really appreciate your content and how you share the story. Thanks for sharing some knowledge and being honest about what’s working for you and what is not. Looks like you had a killer season and with all that hard work you deserve the results! Congratulations! Look forward to more content in the future!

[@AndrewJackson33]

Congratulations on a heck of a season Jared! I'm all about seeing more land management videos and I personally like seeing the transformation that happens a year or more later - more specifically TSI type stuff. Videos explaining your thought process on starting new food plots - prep, determining how big of a plot to create, what to plant, ect. Great video as always, thanks for bringing us along!

[@ralphempson2719]

Love your content Jared! You are a great guy and I truly enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. Take care and be safe.

[@joelitton1933]

Awesome sticking with the bow and not going to the muzzle loader late season when it gets rough like the other guys

[@EZoutdoors-PaulCoughlin]

Congrats, it helps not having to compete with guns hunting like you did in the passed.

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching EZ- that certainly helps! Although there seemed to be plenty of gun shots on neighboring farms most of the nights

[@Dinkslayer681]

Enjoyed what you put out this year. Excited to see what the future holds. Us normal hunters can't comprehend what hunting for a living entails. Glad you've made a move to make it more enjoyable for you and your family.

[@mikemoss7765]

Congrats on a great season. Looking forward to see what you have planned for the property this year.

[@Allan79789]

New subsciber, I have watched a few of your videos and really enjoy them and your style of hunting, filming. I am getting ready for the season, and have some nice bucks to hunt. Unfortunately they are not using areas with trees to hang stands from. Basically bedding in corn and feeding on beans. I am getting set up for a 120 yard muzzleloader shot, using terrain to hide in the beans. Anyway, best of luck in the coming season, looking forward to your content. From Manitoba. Allan.

[@michelflesner531]

Jared.. I have been watching your hunts for a long time. I love how humble and even keel you are. You are an ethical hunter and you do a phenomenal job filming also. I am going to the Iowa deer classic. Maybe I will see you there.

[@bmalone0688]

Heck of a year, Jared. You earned every bit of success you had too. Thanks for bringing us along. As for the string jumping....you are dead on about the head up/head down deal. I missed an old legend on the property I hunt because I shot with his head down. Silly part is I had just given my cousin a pep talk about that like 2 days before due to him doing the same thing. Just caught up in the moment I guess. Luckily I was able to redeem my self 2 evenings later on the same deer. Keep em' coming!

[@joenevling6039]

Thanks for the videos Jared it’s nice to watch real deer hunting there’s to many over publicized videos out there with loud music and over sponsorship. Looking forward to more videos from you

[@dennismiller1602]

Congrats Jared, and thanks for a great job recording the hunt!

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching Dennis!

[@ronlemoine54]

Congrats on a great season and producing awesome content for all of us!!

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Congratulations on a great hunt, looking forward to your content for 2023, string jumping happens, not much you can really do about it.

[@allentodd5436]

No shame at all in a spine shot. He didnt suffer long and its not like you meant to do it. I wish I could end my season on a buck like that.👍

[@iowapointfreak]

Congrats on a great season, Jared. Even more rewarding to have our own land. Cant wait to see what happens in 2023. Probably wont have to much issue finding turkeys this spring. Well done

[@jaredmills]

Thank you Mr Osier- and yeah there's a few birds in there! Good luck this spring

[@russelllangworthy8855]

Congratulations Jared. As I’ve mentioned several times before, you continue to prove that you’re one of the best bowhunters in the country. That being said, this new fad of everyone worrying if the deer’s head is up or down really irritates me. The key is to watch the deer’s ears. I learned years ago to never move when the deer’s ears are swiveled in my direction. Your buck was totally relaxed with his head down and ears forward and he likely wouldn’t have dropped at all when you shot. When you alerted him, both ears were aimed right at you, so he absolutely was going to drop. One other thing…your videos are better with no music at all, like your first few videos.

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for the input Russell. I agree with you on the ears, those are an important thing to pay attention to, although it's not always a given either. I've went back and looked through a lot of the footage I have of shots on both bucks and does. I found does where they are what I would say is completely relaxed based on everything, including ear position, head down, and they still drop a lot. From what I've seen, I think that body position has to be factored in with alertness level. In my case here, I think "completely relaxed" is a pretty relative term based on all the other conditions- it certainly would not be the same as an early season hunt. Plus, it also appeared he smelled something he didn't like just 10-15 seconds before that, so that could also be factored in. My hunch is that he would have also dropped significantly had I shot him head down there. I could be wrong, but I'm thinking the only thing I could do differently with hindsight (other than not shoot) is aim lower, which obviously comes with risks too. It just seems like it's one of those things where everyone can decide based on their experience, but there doesn't seem to be a one fits all strategy. And again, I think this is a different discussion at a different time of year and/or different weather conditions.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@jaredmills You’re right about everything you just said. I have to remind myself that the shot was longer than what I’m accustomed to. The longest shot I’ve taken in the past 20 years was 17 yards, with the majority of my shots being within 10 yards. String jumping isn’t an issue for me. Maybe I’m wrong about the head up or head down thing.

[@waldguy]

@@jaredmills I think you nailed it, with the statement that it's a bit of a guessing game. Regardless of body position / alertness, one deer will drop, another won't. You shot for the lower third, which was all you can do. Much lower and you risk a brisket shot or miss.

[@jaredmills]

@Russell Langworthy That's a good thing- keep it like that! I'm in a similar boat, this shot was 28 yards and was one of the longer ones for me on a buck

[@jaredmills]

@waldguy That's kind of where I'm at based on my experience and all the shots I've seen through footage. Butt hopefully can continue to learn and make the guess as educated as possible

[@zacharyneef6375]

Keep it up, jared! Been watching you for years! It's so nice seeing true hunting, not all this Hollywood stuff that put now! It's nice not hearing you got to buy this. You got to buy that, you just show the raw hunting and ups and downs and the grind, that most don't show! Look forward to you future videos!..... would love to see a breakdown of ur gear!

[@seanbalch7563]

Great ending to a season! Enjoyed the ride along this season Jared. Good luck with your next venture

[@ryanfarmer5155]

Congrats Jared, good to see you enjoying your own ground, looks like you have a very healthy deer population, got a hunch your going to enjoy that farm for many years to come! Great videography as always.

[@jaredmills]

Thanks Ryan. This hunt was actually on the farm I leased this year, not my new farm, but regardless I'm hopeful to enjoy both for years to come! Appreciate you watching

[@colby0082]

Congrats man! Excited to see where this thing goes. Don’t sweat the shot. Nobody wants to do it but it happens to everyone if they have the privilege to shoot enough deer. Awesome season!

[@brown7002]

Thanks man for taking us along your new journey Jared. Its refreshing seeing you outside the industry and grinde of MW. Your last season I could tell it was getting munotus for ya. I hope your channel excells and you continue with it ...

[@realrussclarke]

Awesome Jared! I close on a house in Iowa next month. Looking forward to getting into some deer and turkey hunting. Can’t wait for your videos in the off season

[@chitwoodtaxidermy]

Would love to see you and Bill get together again for some sort of collaboration. Thanks for the great content. I too love that you aren’t adding all that annoying music to your videos!

[@MrAdamw08]

Congratulations on a great season Jared!

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Heck ya Jared! Happy for you on your new journey and success this season. You deserved after last years struggles. Looking forward to your off seasons videos. Hopefully they include some shed hunting and property plans. Thanks for bringing us along on this seasons journey. Well done, great bucks!! Forever following!

[@chevy427ify]

Nice Buck last evening🤜🤛

[@scottbesteman4494]

Congrats on a great year! Love your content keep up the great work!

[@blew2424]

Jared, can’t tell you how much I look forward to your videos. Your content is so entertaining and informative. I was wondering if might do a video about self filming. Maybe go into the gear you use and how you set everything up… just a idea. Congratulations on a great season. I’ll look forward to your next video…

[@jaredmills]

Hey Larry, I appreciate the support and I'm glad you enjoy it. I plan on covering as much as I can on self filming here in the near future. Thanks again

[@fergystuff]

Fun to hear the Pileated Woodpecker, all part of the experience of being in the outdoors...congrats on an amazing season, in all humor intended, sure am glad that you aren't my neighbor...stone cold killer (in all seriousness it would be great to have you as a neighbor), look forward to future content!

[@mr.Mikeyboy]

Man I wish I was in ur area! Would love to learn more and help out stands, food plots etc on your new adventure!

[@timcole2327]

🔨🔨🦌🦌🦌🔥🔥🔥👀

[@timcole2327]

@text-2324 🔨🔨🔨🦌🦌🔥 .. you shot some hammers this past season

[@danielball6076]

Congrats on an awesome season Jared. I'm checking your hat in the closing interview wondering if you've got you a new logo worked up

[@aw4088]

Congratulations on a great season Jared, I had a season like you had last year, tag soup 😆! I like all the content that you put out, but my favorite is land management and habitat improvement except for the hunting videos.

[@stevenschmidt5712]

Props to you for sticking it out and hanging in to the bitter end. Congrats on a great late season buck! I didn’t even go out that last day in Iowa, too hot and all the big boys left the public weeks prior...have to figure out a way to remedy that for next season, not having a landowner tag makes for an interesting season, especially if I tag out early. Guess there is always KS or MO....

[@jaredmills]

Thanks Steven. Yeah the weather was certainly not ideal but I couldn't sit it out. And I agree on the landowner tag situation, it's so nice having that in addition to create more hunting opportunities.

[@mattniezgoda5368]

Incredible season !!!!you do better self filming than most teams You definitely gotta be catching the eye of some so called pros Wouldn't be surprised you have your own show should you want that. I only have 1 question what in gods name are you thinking Passing on a 194? LOL congrats

[@charleshaslag1005]

Great season! Congrats! Where can we get that hat that you’re wearing in the post hunt interview?