93. 12-15-2022 late season Kansas 11 point, high winds and cold, decoy-tail wagger, snow geese

[@paulshirk6362]

Thank You John,and Merry Christmas!

[@johneberhart4062]

Merry Christmas to you as well Paul

[@lestroyer2415]

Nice buck belated Merry Christmas and great music!!

[@bigg9101]

Thanks John for the video! Your books have helped me tremendously over the years! Merry Christmas!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you

[@CrownedGamer.]

Congratulations John on a great buck. I’ve been successfully hunting for 27 years and have never done any scent control before. You’ve made me realize that I haven’t maximized my hunting capabilities yet. I ordered the saddle hunter suit on the 40% off promotion. Going to give it a go next year. You’ve definitely sold me. P.S. I’m glad I’m not the only one who jams in the car on the way to hunt

[@johneberhart4062]

By the way, I had great footage of driving out in the frost with a Beatles tune but KZbin wouldn't allow it to be posted due to a copyright

[@outdoorsman9384]

John you work very hard for this with many years of trying to master your craft and your living the dream, you deserve it 👏, congrats are freind.

[@RhodeIslandSportfishing]

Congratulations! Merry Christmas as well.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Merry Christmas to you John. If only all the world would take just a few days out of the year to have a few kind words for everyone, including people who are not kind to them. As always you are an example to follow. Who else endures 32 hours of driving, twice, to seek out a great buck? Who else puts in the hours, the dedication and the discipline to outwit the wiliest prey animal in the USA? Best wishes for the New Year 2023 John, we’ll be watching and waiting for your adventures.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Ben and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Briguy933]

A lot of us do. Ain’t nothing special

[@bendrixbailey1430]

@@Briguy933 What's your point? Just had to be negative and disrespect a compliment to a man who deserves one?

[@johnathansmith4878]

Hey John, this is John Smith from Columbus Ohio. Love the videos keep up the hard work.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Jonathan

[@mattsandlin1229]

John your back ground music on the ride out was awesome ! 😂. Merry Christmas and nice buck ! Your an inspiration to so many ! Keep putting out videos so I can watch them at work ! 😂. Go Blue ! Go Wolverines ! 🏈

[@steveboggs2595]

Merry Christmas John, Steve in Ky here attended your whitetail workshop you’re the Best!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Steve and good luck and stay safe

[@upnorthoutdoors989]

Good show, merry Christmas

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@gfalk3972]

Another great video! I don't understand why anyone would hate you for what you do! Merry Christmas!

[@johneberhart4062]

They have to because of who they follow. It's OK because I like messing with them.

[@eddiesheppard7124]

Merry Christmas!! Over time watching your videos, you have come to be one of my favorites. I have always hunted much like you. I have not hunted much in the last 5-6 years due to my business but, your videos have inspired me to start back up hunting public land. My first year as a saddle hunter (at 59) but very familiar. I am a certified arborist and have climbed trees for many years. Thanks for the videos, keep em coming! Stay safe.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Eddie and welcome back to the game.

[@nitroman1999]

Merry CHRISTmas John. thanks for the video!

[@paulwakefield1015]

Merry Christmas John!

[@tonysobina8390]

Congratulations on a Fine Buck and Merry Christmas to You, John! Great Story and Hunt! Wow, thats alot of SnowGeese!

[@justinadams159]

Hey John I am sure you are not going to ever read this comment but I just had to tell u that I bought your Eberhart signature saddle this year and I switched to saddle hunting methods that I learned from your videos. Both of my tags were filled within six days of use of your saddle. I procrastinated and bought my saddle the last week of October, and took it out right as the rut began to go into full swing here in southern Michigan. I shot my first buck this season with my bow November 7th on my fourth saddle hunting expedition ever on state land. I followed that up with my best archery buck to date the following Saturday twenty minutes into my November 12th sit. Took your videos and gear to heart and I am the only guy in my friend group to tag out. Thanks again Mr. Eberhart, Im going to see if my wife will allow me to participate in one of your workshops because i want to meet you in person. Your my fellow Michigan hero. You have a spot occupied in my head only occupied by the likes of Peyton Manning. I hold you in such great esteem. Thank you. God bless merry Christmas and awesome video and harvest as usual. My next adventure is out of state since i have mastered the art of bowhunting state land pressure in Michigan nothing can stop me

[@johneberhart4062]

Justin, that is a great read for me and thank you for actually putting some of my thoughts on bow hunting, into practice. You are aware that all I can do is put out information, It is up to hunters like you to have the work ethic and determination to put them into practice. Information is only as good as the person listening and willing to try it. Congratulations on 2 of many future bucks. Merry Christmas.

[@davidtisch5237]

It’s non American to hate anyone Merry Christmas Jon I learn so much from your videos I tried speed scouting and more aggressive tactics this year and my son Isaac14 years old tagged out NDAKOTA this season first year with a compound bow in December

[@johneberhart4062]

That is awesome David and speed scouting is for hunters like yourself that know not to waste time looking at sign that doesn't get visited during shooting hours and being able to walk past it.

[@tristaneaslick3199]

Hey John, just wanted to say congratulations on the late season buck and merry Christmas to you and your family. I live in Michigan and have been bow hunting for about 15yr and I've learned so much from your videos, they have been awesome and very helpful since I've only been hunting public land. I had the pleasure of meeting your son John and was very enjoyable very good guy. I live in the clare area and hopefully get a chance to meet you and soak up some awesome wisdom. Thanks again for all the videos and content. It has changed my passion for bow hunting!!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thank you Tristan and yes, Jon is a good guy, must get it from his mother.

[@deerhearse4895]

Nice work John! Love the thumping beats 🎶 and the new bow!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ya 🎉🎉

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks

[@h-minus2212]

Great job on getting a super nice buck in the late season. 40 pounds is obviously enough poundage to kill a very big deer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and with todays bow technology, that 40 pound bow shoots faster than my 60 pound compound bow did in the mid 70's.

[@mattboyden4297]

Merry Christmas John ! Love your guts

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Matt and I actually enjoy what I'm doing and messing with the haters. I think I'm getting under their skin.

[@jaytachibana3606]

John, happy holidays and thank you for divulging all the wisdom you have worked hard to acquire over the years! I read 'Precision Bowhunting' through n through and even took notes in my hunting journal! I hunt primarily in southern Maine where there is a ton of pressure and with many of your lessons have been able to bow harvest some decent bucks this year. I applied my best version of activated carbon scent control and pre-scouted what I believe to be primary scrapes and rut staging areas like you describe in your book. I'm a believer now! Keep the videos coming! Best!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thank you Jay and merry Christmas.

[@kendallinman606]

Wow great footage and a tough hunt in the wind. I wouldn’t worry about all the haters, all you do is try and help others. Thanks for sharing your hunt and all the knowledge. Merry Christmas and God bless

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and I like messing with them, it's getting to them, I can tell.

[@tonysmith5785]

Merry Christmas John! Any level of success brings out envy and hatred. No need to acknowledge it.

[@johnmusto5287]

Beautiful buck I'd like to try to get to Kansas maybe next season and your saddle suit is awesome I have two of them now I love it and have a merry Christmas you and your family

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks John and the application period is in April.

[@rickrzendzian2228]

Tough hunting that time of year, I'm a non resident and hunted Kansas for 30 years. Congrats! Why would anyone hate you????

[@johneberhart4062]

They have to because of who they follow. A select few of a popular forum have to be negative about any post on scent control or saddles because the person they follow is, and of course he sells $600 stands.

[@PacificNorthwestBowhunting]

Merry Christmas, John! I finally tagged one of three target blacktail bucks. Hes a brute, 191pounds dressed hanging. It's been a long grind but it all paid off. I'll shoot you an email and a photo. 🎄

[@chrisweber5041]

Congratulations, John and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@johneberhart4062]

Ditto Chris and thank you

[@AppalachianAsain]

Inspirational 🇺🇸

[@johneberhart4062]

If it get more hunters into the woods to witness nature, it's worth it.

[@danweaver5787]

Congrats on the nice buck. Merry Christmas to you and yours

[@johneberhart4062]

Same to you Dan and thanks

[@timetohunt1]

Nice buck John. Tough hunt, thanks for sharing.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks

[@jeffboutilier5075]

Merry Christmas John.. those snow geese are something else, I remember my first time driving to Quebec and seeing field after field full with thousands of them, it's really a sight to see.

[@johneberhart4062]

Merry Christmas Jeff

[@donaldbowling8620]

Great buck John. Hey, you had requested some information from me on hunt of mine. I don’t know where to send it to. Let me know and I will send it out. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@JaysProductReview]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@johneberhart4062]

Thank you James and same to you my friend.

[@Ranger.Vt.]

Congrats John ! Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well

[@christopherwolff4527]

Nice buck John

[@joshuafeldman367]

Merry x Mas John. Love the video congrats on a monster.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Joshua

[@Echo_5_Charlie]

They're all shouting "FOLLOW THE LEADER!😳" I think they're there for the music 🤘😝🤘

[@tannermatthew696]

Will you be coming out with a revamped saddle suit next year

[@jeffm.1656]

Congrats, good one. Good music.

[@johneberhart4062]

Had a Beatles tune in it as well but KZbin wouldn't post due to copyrights so I had to remove it.

[@galinswigart]

Congrats John!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Galin

[@micahdunleavy9227]

Congrats, great deer ..

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Micah

[@johnmusto5287]

Is there any particular Heat at Long John bottoms you recommend and again awesome hunt thank you for all you do

[@johneberhart4062]

Long john bottoms - Venturas and they are sold online.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Congrats John,good video

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Ron

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Deflate to check out that bow as I'm also getting up in age some and thise 75 80# draw weights are a killer....Literally

[@steveranelli3992]

Congrats on a great late season buck. U still got it. I just bought the Mathew’s Image at 50lbs. The bow shoots amazing. Can you tell us more about your new low poundage set up? Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@johneberhart4062]

Hi Steve, I was using a 30-40 pound Mathew's VXR which is a fabulous bow as well. My new Image has a 40 year old PSE sight and quiver, QAD drop away rest, wrist strap, stabilizer on the bottom side of the riser, and am shooting Carbon Express 250's with Blazer vanes (had been shooting 3 fletch - 4 inch feathers for the past 54 years) with G5 - 3 blade - 100 grain - 1 3/8 inch cut fixed blade heads. I was on the Carbon Express pro staff for years and have about 10 dozen of those arrows, otherwise I would likely be shooting a thinner arrow. Merry Christmas Steve

[@steveranelli3992]

@@johneberhart4062 Great setup. I just finished setting mine up. I’m 53 with a bad shoulder. Shooting Easton Sonics 400 with HP inserts and the G5 Montecs as well. 51-52 lbs with all the Mathew’s integrated accessories. Going to try and get out next week for some doe patrol in Ohio. Excited to test the new set up. Always use Blazers and the montecs. Love how sharp i can get them.

[@johneberhart4062]

@@steveranelli3992 Yea, Montecs have the same cut dia. as the G5 Strikers.

[@robertorodriguez7446]

Merry Christmas John , so happy to see another video. You wished a Merry Christmas to those who even hate your guts . Who could possibly hate your guts . I don't know anyone who has done more for Whitetail Archery hunting than you . I think it's just your imagination. I'm just saying that because I don't really know . Love your videos, plan on buying one of your ESS Eberhart Saddle Systems. I think I said that right .

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Robert and there are some haters because I buck the Kool Aid they have been drinking for years.

[@briancourtney3451]

John, How did you get your VXR down to 30-40 pounds draw weight? The specs I find online show nothing below 50 lbs draw. I am wondering if I could get a VXR and modify it like you did for any less money than buying a new Image. At 78 years of age, I don't know if I can justify the Image expense of an Image with the Matthews accessories. Brian T. Courtney

[@CDP151]

Congrats John, sounds like your radio is stuck in 1984. LOL

[@johneberhart4062]

60's, 70's and 80's. I had a great clip with a Beatles tune in the background but KZbin made me cut it out due to copyrights.

[@brooks8656]

Awesome video.

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Brook

[@scottterrill3442]

Awesome job John just wondering with a bone of that poundage what type of broad heads and arrows are you using. I will have a youth hunter call Hunting next year for the first time and was interested in the heads

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks and Carbon Express 250's with Blazer vanes with G5 - 3 blade - 100 grain - 1 3/8 inch cut fixed blade heads.

[@charliebelle6693]

What broadhead for a 40 lbs bow, not a mechanical I take? Merry Christmas & thanks for the channel.

[@nelsonchandler1015]

merry christmas !!

[@johneberhart4062]

Same to you and your family Nelson.

[@Gibsonlife573]

Who can ever hate John Eberhart

[@bricehale6593]

Nice buck well worth the drive

[@johneberhart4062]

Yes it was worth the drive and it was a lonely hunt I might add.

[@paulcrave3112]

Those heated vests really work, huh? I suppose you have a video in that too?

[@johneberhart4062]

Absolutely and yes I have a previous video on heated vests.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@johneberhart4062 is it in your number 90 episode called “Layering Garments”?

[@johneberhart4062]

@@paulcrave3112 Yes, there was supposed to be a period after 90.

[@ernestroger3326]

I am interested in saddle hunting , but what is the backup system to keep a person from falling if something happens to fail ?

[@johneberhart4062]

There is no way that any part of a saddle or the ropes are going to fail, they are WAY overbuilt and the ropes are 4,000 pound test at least and the amsteel stuff is 6,000. WAY stronger than treestands.

[@justintanner7020]

Have a good Christmas man!! But come on dude theres no way possible to count 34,000 snow geese like you claim but great buck bud happy holidays

[@tobyhall7704]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[@johneberhart4062]

Thanks Toby

[@samzahaykevitz1840]

Maybe a stupid question but why didn't you hunt right out of the house? You could have shot out a window and kept out of the wind.

[@Mikere81]

John , the shirt your wearing on the opening intro can you tell me who it's made by or where I could find one? I would really appreciate it as I like that shirt. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@johneberhart4062]

Interesting you noticed that quarter button Henley sweater. I used to rep for Mossy Oak when Toxey Haas first began selling garments in the late 80's and into the mid 90's and that sweater was made by Mossy Oak Apparel and is a collectors item worth about $500. I've spent a lot of years as a sporting goods rep and that is why I can speak of some of the hypocrisy in the industry, I have first hand knowledge of it. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@chrisweber5041]

That’s a shit load of snow geese!!! Wow!!!

[@johneberhart4062]

34,786 and I might have counted a coup[le of them twice!

[@davidtisch5237]

I like Jon more now knowing people hate him to me I’d rather know another man’s opinions than not I’m sure Jon would make a great neighbor and friend just not talk hunting with him 😂

[@rogerramjet7567]

Busted racks means LOTS OF BUCKS. I HUNTED KANSAS TWICE. I saw at least a dozen eight points a day. All the tens were broken. Rifle then, was in December. Archery was about the only way to take a buck that wasn’t broken. Unlike Michigan, your lucky to see an eight point.

[@johneberhart4062]

That is seriously funny Roger, yet very true, good to get some backup on just how many big bucks there are in some midwestern states. Yes, in Michigan a 100 inch 8 point is a keeper in some areas of the state. Good luck out there.

[@Gibsonlife573]

I don't know how it works but I think I would definitely be careful with playing music certain musics on your channel because you can get a strike for copyright I think just check into it John want to tell you that

[@Gibsonlife573]

You my friend have done so much by just coming out and telling the things that you know people need to gather that information and realize you're trying to help them instead of b**** and moan about everything

[@richmcatee3420]

Congrats John. You like to talk a little long winded though.

[@johneberhart4062]

Yes I do because I like hunters to know details. They can forward to whatever part they want if not interested in the details of what the video is about. I do the same when writing articles and books, there has to be experienced detail for many hunters to accept the info.

[@syang1985ecko]

Even if you hate my guts...

[@johneberhart4062]

And I don't.