Arizona OTC Archery Mule Deer - S06E14 - The Mountain Project

Kevin and Jay head to southern Arizona with their buddy Aaron Overton from Rockin A Outfitters while he has a break in between hunts. The desert bucks are rutting and both of us have tags in our pockets.
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[@curtismes]

have a little crackle with your footsteps...hardest country in the world to stalk on ...gravel in the sonoran desert...

[@TheMountainProject]

Camera mics just magnify it but it’s sooo loud!

[@curtismes]

@@TheMountainProject I tried bear paws just because of that sound...seemed to work okay but clumsy...great deer

[@kyleashbaugh8914]

I've heard of calls working in AZ, never actually seen it done.

[@TheMountainProject]

that buck was 200 yards pushing his doe down the canyon and we were able to turn her around and of course he comes following her!

[@kyleashbaugh8914]

@@TheMountainProject I've got all sorts of time to hunt this year, I might give it a shot!

[@TheMountainProject]

Good luck man

[@dirtclodaz.1161]

Chalk up another one for "The Az. Boys" and the great state of Az. Great episode guy's, way to stick it out!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you

[@moogiemoogie7566]

2014 I had an awesome otc tag and took a 3x3 couse deer in unit 23.

[@timbow50]

Can't imagine the real challenge in a bow in country like this. For me a rifle hunt would be 100times easier, but I'm an old old bowhunter and can appreciate what it would take. And if you're into only taking super bucks that adds a ton of pressure. Out of context maybe, but I've learned one of the best type shoes for that final stalk in is those soft flexible slip on rubber swim or deck shoes?

[@jasonb.3902]

Fletching commercial successful.....so tired of the glue!! Was it really THAT cold in AZ overnight that your kill was still edible?

[@bromma1979]

Now that's one of the more enjoyable intro's to a video. Great job 👍🏻

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you

[@charleslockler9457]

Nice job man I’ve always said if you can get it done in the desert your doing it right. It’s always tough and often limited or no cover great job.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you

[@angief1671]

Where are you getting your hip quiver bracket for the right spot quiver?

[@TheMountainProject]

Check out total peep for quiver attachment

[@glend4704]

No way you should be taking 70 yard shots at ANY animal with a bow!! Too much time for them to move and bad things to happen. It’s ARCHERY hunting, the whole goal is to get close! I’ve killed numerous elk, deer, turkeys, caribou and turkeys with my bow over the years. The farthest shot I’ve ever taken is 27 yards. I’ll practice shooting my bow out to 100 yards because it helps your form, but I’ll NEVER shoot at an animal past 40 yards! You may have found the deer but that doesn’t make a 70 yard shot right! That’s what’s wrong with too many Bowhunter’s these days. They think just because you’re capable of shooting long ranges at the archery range that you should do it while hunting. I passed up a 165” mule deer last year here in AZ at 42 yards. I know how big the buck was because a friend of mine shot him later in the season.

[@TheMountainProject]

Ok glen that’s your opinion, 40 yards is all huh, I practice and ya stuff happens when you hunt, you know same thing can happen at 40 or 27. Don’t classify bow hunters as being wrong for shooting over your comfortable distance. You practice at 100 and only shoot 40, that’s you. Equipment these days works just fine out further. I take it you never wound or lose animals? I stuck to it and found him, ya not the way I wanted it but that’s hunting. 2 yards kept you from shooting a deer, I don’t believe you. Good luck

[@glend4704]

@@TheMountainProject believe what you want !!! But 40 is 40!! I don’t care if modern bows can shoot 200 yards accurately, any shot over 40 is WRONG. If you’re doing to take long shots break out the 300 mag

[@glend4704]

@@TheMountainProject it’s called ethics and morals when it comes to keeping shots ethical with a bow!! And yeah, every animal I’ve shot at with my bow had been killed quickly amd humanely. If you’re in doubt you don’t take the shot!! It’s pretty F-in simple

[@TheMountainProject]

I get your point but it’s your opinion and your ethics, not the worlds. I have had Javelina jump the string at 20 yards, so don’t preach to me that nothing can happen under 40 yards. Best of luck to you but enough beating bow hunters up over a 70 yard shot.

[@richardbeaton9437]

Same thing happened to me same shot. I watched him bed and left him overnight and it was a done deal . Nice buck!

[@josephjohnson9802]

What tripod, bino and mount setup were you using at 0:50

[@karlweiby2307]

Great buck. Not all shots go as expected. Way to stick with and not give up on it.

[@jerrybaca1518]

Well done!! What was the name of that call you used... I've rattled em in... But never used a call like you all did...

[@TheMountainProject]

It’s a primos fawn distress call. ThAnks!

[@Kmgarcia2001]

I run my quiver on my belt as well.. curious about the lil rig you have yours connected too. Did you just make it yourself or something you can buy?

[@TheMountainProject]

Check out total peep for their quiver attachment, 👍🏼 thanks for watching

[@86mhayez]

All I can think about is what type of boots do you have? Last year I decided to wear my running shoes to be stealthy for one day, BIG mistake. I still feel the pain from the chollas🤪😬😵

[@TheMountainProject]

Me and Jay we’re both running crispi cross over pro light gtx, never had any issues and loved the tennis shoe feel for archery hunts

[@christopherbowman2266]

What type of call are you using

[@pedroampuerohunting]

Congrats!!!!

[@slowstalks_hardhooksets]

What happens with a 70 yd shot.

[@brandonperschon449]

Thanks for the video. I'll be in AZ near Phoenix in January on a hunt I "won" from Owens Corning. Looking forward to a new experience coming from Montana.

[@TheMountainProject]

Good luck! Lots of deer, enjoy!

[@Kylefishgerald]

I got a coues white tail this year during muzzle loader. Imma attempt my first archery deer otc hunt in Arizona in January.

[@TheMountainProject]

Good luck! OTC is a lot of fun

[@garywooters9705]

Nice Kevin,down in my country. PSE EVO NXT,great bow,just got mine! Arizona Boys!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks! Love the evo 33

[@deadfallbrothers2573]

I'm def doing late deer OTC in AZ with friend Geno. Very pumped. Awesome video, I know that's a extremely tough spot and stalk with noise area.

[@TheMountainProject]

Good luck !

[@0oPRYMEo0]

A lot can happen while an arrow is in flight at 70 yards. All it takes is half a step, or in this case, a buck ruttin' a doe. Glad ya found him!

[@jonahmosher3314]

Couldn’t help but say something huh? Could just say “congratulations “!

[@dimakharitonov9883]

What was the temp out there seems cold ?

[@patrickcass4152]

Congrats Kevin! What a cool hunt.

[@gerickson9706]

What's your favorite footwear for stalking in the desert?

[@TheMountainProject]

Been wearing Crispi Attiva mid gtx this year and their Great and quiet, I’ve used old slippers with carpet glued to bottom And thick socks, depends on the country and what’s on the floor. But so far these shoes are doing great

[@Bob-hc2kq]

What is that song called?

[@christopherbowman2266]

Great video.

[@derrickgarcia33rc]

how is the quiver mounted to his belt or pants i like that

[@TheMountainProject]

Check out total peep for the quiver attachment

[@HuntinHorns]

hell yes congrats great buck and video

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you

[@bulldeeroutdoors4662]

Let’s hear that song!!!

[@bashajohnny3711]

Awesome hunt, great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks for watching

[@johnoltrogge6333]

Great watch and really nice buck. Way to go guys!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks John

[@bobludwig7054]

Who does the opening song for this episode? I love it

[@TheMountainProject]

The rivers band Bad men Found on band camp

[@5peatAZ]

Where did you get the belt mount for the tightspot?

[@TheMountainProject]

Total peep.com

[@Jerry-Parker]

Very Nice !

[@jakeeddy7050]

Cool calling me in. Was this 2019 or20?

[@TheMountainProject]

2020, thanks!

[@BenSand]

That was a fun watch. Thanks guys for taking us along.

[@TheMountainProject]

You bet

[@Elksniffer1]

Nice buck!

[@JesusGarcia-mb1oh]

Great buck kevin and awesome footage 👍

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@Thejakegee]

Nice hunt! Great to see the call put to work.

[@TheMountainProject]

thanks Jake, can be super deadly

[@japples6852]

Two-way radios and ear buds, like the Indians had.

[@TheMountainProject]

I don’t remember saying that, or Indians having radios. It’s legal, have a good one

[@aaronstoup]

Congratulations! Nice buck!!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@elpanzaverde5516]

Great video! God bless you and yours!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you and god bless you too

[@dwaynemadrid7471]

What arrow rest are you using?

[@TheMountainProject]

AAE prophecy

[@roysapp6374]

Nice deer. Congratulations

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@michaelfrancis3350]

What call are you guys using ?

[@TheMountainProject]

Don’t remember the brand, it’s wore off, oldy but a goody 😁

[@dv_2131]

What kind of call was that?

[@TheMountainProject]

I don’t remember the name, it’s an older call and everything is worn off on it.

[@jeffreyfalls519]

Awesome buck and video. Congrats Kevin. What quiver is that?

[@TheMountainProject]

Tight spot quiver with some holes drilled in it to lighten it up, for our sheep hunt.

[@jeffreyfalls519]

@@TheMountainProject did you custom make the belt loop adapter too?

[@TheMountainProject]

Total peep makes the attachment

[@tylergoswick4536]

Trying to find a mule in 33 this year. Any tips?

[@TheMountainProject]

Only hunted it for coues, but I’d say the lower country will hold mule deer, water is huge this year, scout and find their water sources then stay patient and hunt them out, get up high and glass, have fun

[@brockstephens3271]

Cousey unit .

[@dancoats8214]

Great hunt, in what way do you guys feel like the side or back stabilizer has helped your shooting? Does help keep you more steady for the longer shots? Just curios if you noticed a big change overall. Fellow northern AZ boy here!

[@bryancolby640]

Stud buck. Archery hunts just around the corner. Getting excited

[@maxdeangelis5019]

Congrats Boy's!

[@TheMountainProject]

thank you

[@mikemcfarlane8006]

What call did you use?

[@TheMountainProject]

I don’t know the name, it’s a primos though

[@jaredburns4051]

What quiver set-up is that?

[@TheMountainProject]

It’s a tight spot detachable quiver mounted on a quiver holder from totalpeep.com

[@Gabriel-kw6ul]

Nothing like desert mulies ! ✊

[@TheMountainProject]

January in the desert is a lot of fun, thanks for watching

[@Gabriel-kw6ul]

@@TheMountainProject I'm from Southwest N.M. so I know exactly what you're talking about ! 👊

[@dominicmoots9818]

Sometimes a bad shot turns out to be good enough... way to keep your head and not give up.

[@robertsmith908]

AZ is such a fun hunt, what on earth was that call? Nice work

[@seanjohnson6899]

Dam good hunt guysm Was the meat salvageable by chance?

[@TheMountainProject]

You bet! That’s it at the end hanging, I later made Italian sausage out of the buck and posted the recipe, it was delicious. Didn’t lose any meat

[@seanjohnson6899]

@@TheMountainProject Nice. Wish you got the shot on film. But calling them in made up and than sum!

[@seanjohnson6899]

@@TheMountainProject made it up...

[@TheMountainProject]

Ya it was chaos we had does all around us and at one point thought one was gonna come smash us, but amidst the chaos we missed the shot. Thanks for watching

[@zevenmcintire]

What pack is that

[@TheMountainProject]

Stone glacier 3300

[@armandomada633]

Awesome congrats thanks for posting

[@javierflores4920]

Hey guys quick question those big eyes on tripod are those kowa? If so where can I get that cover you have on them mines all tore up let me know thanks.

[@TheMountainProject]

Mines hand made, just camo duct tape and thin foam. Just wrap em how you want

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Great hunt mate congrats on the buck

[@ryanwallace1662]

Who does that song in the beginning?

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Great job, nice buck. Been calling them for 30 years. Where the does go the bucks will follow.

[@TheMountainProject]

That’s the truth! Thanks for watching

[@567emartin]

Sweet video! What kind of two way radio were y’all using with the ear pieces, if you happen to remember?

[@TheMountainProject]

Motorola cp200

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Nice work, congrats!

[@SlickNick21]

This is awesome!

[@fbiz01]

Hats off to you both. I love those AZ hunts and when I can't be there your lens brings it to me. congrats.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you richard

[@ianbaily6309]

Great video! Gets me motivated. What song is that at the beginning of the video? Anyone know?

[@TheMountainProject]

Song bad men Band the rivers band Found on band camp

[@danfurlong5151]

What call is that?

[@bradleylarson2986]

How did you guys get those fully enclosed marsupial harnesses? They just came out like 2 weeks ago.

[@TheMountainProject]

Someone has to test them beforehand. 👊🏽

[@bradleylarson2986]

The Mountain Project haha lucky. This has got me excited for August though

[@jackhall1962]

Can you tell me who sings the song in the intro?

[@TheMountainProject]

Artist the rivers band Song: bad men Found on band camp

[@ryanshuman2375]

Okay, what's the song??

[@TheMountainProject]

Bad men By the rivers band Found on band camp

[@phillipcramer9512]

Heck yeah, been waiting for this one. Congratulations again Kevin! Hell of a buck buddy. Nice work on the video Jay, did great getting the footage you did.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks phill

[@garrettgreen2505]

What quiver is that

[@TheMountainProject]

Tight spot quiver with a total peep quiver attachment

[@trevor2206]

What headset are you guys using for your walkies?

[@TheMountainProject]

Just a single wire and inline mic off Amazon, nothing special lots to choose from. Don’t know the brand. All work well we have tried. But single wire and inline mic is best. And easiest

[@trevor2206]

@@TheMountainProject thank you! You guys’ vids are awesome! As an az hunters it’s awesome to see you guys out here documenting your hunts!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Trevor!

[@rhensley05]

Are those the aae max stealth vanes? How do you like them? I’m building a new set of arrows and am curious

[@TheMountainProject]

Their the AAE hybrid, they are really quiet. We love them, the material is super durable for when you’re bow is in a case or weather. Make sure you get their glue and whips and follow the instructions. They will not come off, and don’t clean the vanes, they have an activator on them.

[@rhensley05]

The Mountain Project thanks for the reply. Just killing time waiting for my bow from pse.

[@TheMountainProject]

Whatcha get? You won’t be disappointed with that combo.

[@rhensley05]

The Mountain Project evo nxt 31. Gonna run the Easton axis 5mm with 50gr hit insert and 100gr head. Pse lead time is crazy right now. I’ve been waiting a month

[@TheMountainProject]

Awesome you love that bow, everything this year is messed up like that. It’s crazy

[@jasondownie3271]

Awesome video! I have a mule deee hunt in 36B in November. I haven’t done much desert hunting. Any pointers? My guess is Glass, Glass, Glass.

[@TheMountainProject]

You got it! Good luck

[@j.knutson3486]

How long did that buck suffer after you put a bad shot on him?

[@TheMountainProject]

Don’t know, it got dark. It happens when you hunt, not the way we planned but it happens.

[@glend4704]

Of course it happens when you take a SEVENTY YARD SHOT!!! It’s archery hunting, the whole idea is to get CLOSE

[@BowhuntingAZ]

The one thing that's killing me about OTC season is i tagged out in january so now i have to wait a whole year to hunt, UGH! Great film!!

[@TheMountainProject]

I have 11 points for deer. It’s killing me too!! But congrats to you also!

[@wayneroberts7852]

Awesome shot! Making me anxious for season starting here in a month!

[@TheMountainProject]

coming fast!

[@johnmarkstuber4580]

Congratulations Jay looked like a very nice buck. Beautiful desert country. You guys make it look so easy.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelmorales2476]

Nice shooting Chase! Great buck. Never seen a buck come in that fast to a call.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks!

[@UrMom_says]

What is your intro song?

[@TheMountainProject]

The rivers band Bad men

[@1989inception]

Are you guys using ear and microphones..?

[@TheMountainProject]

Just an ear piece and yes a small Mic with a click button to talk