Archery Desert Mule deer - When patience pays off - 80 yard shot on film

Nothing better than an Archery Desert Mule deer hunt, a DIY OTC tag on public land.
This hunt was something I had on my to do list for a long time and finally got the chance and time to head south to give it a shot. My good buddy Weston with @riseandshed and I made plans to try and hit the rut for some big mule deer bucks.
Once we secured our destination, we found out that the unit we wanted to hunt had met its quota so we had to then find a new unit that was still open to hunting for mule deer. My buddy Chase that lives where we were headed, let me know of a good spot he had one buck hes been trying to kill.
We made the 15 hour drive and headed to a random pin on the map for camp.
The terrain in the desert is unforgiving and a complete spike fest. We ended up camping in a small spot that we could get our canvas cutters rolled out at.
I learned a lot on this hunt and really had to test my mental fortitude to stay positive and have patience on one of the longest stalks I've done. 2.5 hours to move 35 yards was painful but it was worth it.
Hope you enjoy the film as much as I do! Cant wait for the next adventure with the buddies!
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[@tomheinonen4206]

Everything is “DIALED” about this film! Congrats dude!

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks so much!!! Appreciate comments like this! So much time and effort goes into these and I love hearing positive feedback!👊🏽👊🏽

[@oscarbravo2910]

you are a master hunter, congratulations

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Congratulations on a Great stalk and shot on a beautiful animal.

[@Buckkillamilla]

Sweet video and sweet buck! Can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for you and Wes!

[@americanzion1]

So cool amazing shot

[@HaxenHunt]

thanks so much man!

[@jons7e]

Some serious production quality and editing went into this

[@Jeff_Glines]

That's my boy!!! Amazing video!! Love you bud!! Dad

[@elkhornoutdoorsmedia]

Awesome video buddy, congrats again on a great buck!

[@patrickdonahue5348]

Awesome video and great buck. Been waiting for this one since the IG stories started popping up.

[@HaxenHunt]

Heck ya!! Thanks for your support!!!

[@peakedoutadventures]

Atta boy!!! Great job Brax!!!

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks homie!! You’ll be there next time!

[@peakedoutadventures]

@@HaxenHunt yes sir!

[@TheDadHuntCo.]

Awesome deer, awesome shot and awesome hunt entirely! Loved the video! Keep up the great work Haxen Hunt!! 🔥💪

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks so much for the continuous support!!👊🏽

[@TheDadHuntCo.]

@@HaxenHuntyou bet! 🙌

[@cameronhindmarsh95]

SEVRs leave miraculous blood trails 🔥 great hunt !

[@huntershaul7968]

Awesome video man!

[@HaxenHunt]

Appreciate it brother!👊🏽

[@Anonymoushunter5500]

Beautiful shot and great buck.

[@Northeasthuntermedia]

Unreal hunt! Great work!

[@HaxenHunt]

Thank you so much!!!

[@masonmalone9961]

Been waitin for this one!!!

[@HaxenHunt]

You’re a stud! Thanks for always supporting!!

[@zachsgonefishing8115]

awesome video bro congrats!!

[@HaxenHunt]

Thank you 👊🏽👊🏽

[@DialedinHunter]

Bingo buddy! Great work!

[@NMGagne]

Thanks for sharing! Great way to start my day.

[@logankelly867]

Been waiting on this one. I saw some of it go down on Instagram

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks for always supporting brother!!

[@rfcorreiaiv]

That was a great hunt! loved the stalk timer- puts things in perspective

[@HaxenHunt]

Appreciate it!!! Yeah to move 35 yards in 2.5 hours sucked😂

[@bear_level]

Awesome video man! Such a cool hunt

[@royhoglund1322]

Congrats on a terrific buck!

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks so much!!

[@bobtosi9346]

Physics and engineering applied properly 👍

[@maddoxm8651]

Love this guy, was brought here by Boston Allan-stud

[@HaxenHunt]

Heck ya!! Let’s gooo🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@gregpeterson6790]

Awesome! Great hunt!

[@bthacker04]

Awesome buck

[@HyperManArchery]

great video thanks🙂

[@DavidGomez-be3ry]

Hell yea! What state?

[@bobtosi9346]

Breakfast pop tarts and oatmeal 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justinbrinkerhoff3379]

Haxen > cam Hanes

[@HaxenHunt]

Agreed

[@woodson159]

I’ve been trying to do what you just did for 4 years now hasn’t happened

[@HaxenHunt]

Persistence man!! This is a build up of many years and good friends!

[@Benjacques1173]

Awesome stalk !!! Excellent shot. What state & unit ?

[@HaxenHunt]

Thanks so much!! Lower 48 and unit for mule deer😂

[@Benjacques1173]

@@HaxenHunt gotcha, just trying 🤙🏼

[@HaxenHunt]

@@Benjacques1173 for sure! Haha it was in Arizona but can’t say units😂

[@Benjacques1173]

@@HaxenHunt gotcha brother. Thought it was Az. New bow hunter from San Diego just looking at neighbor state for me & wife. Great video & Thanks again.

[@jockindabomb]

What’d he score?

[@woodson159]

What radio?

[@HaxenHunt]

Baofang

[@LAoutdoors94]

80 yards in that wind is impressive! Archery desert is tough, but there's no need to scream and shout. You never know who is hunting around you, and how much would you hate it if you were scouting, packing in, hiking, stalking, and hunting archery and someone close to you starts screaming on the mountain side. To me, the best part of doing what I went there to do is seeing the world around it not change much. Constructive criticism.