Back-country archery elk hunting

Hunting public land bulls is not as easy as it looks in the movies, as you will see on Kelly and Ryan's 2022 hunt. We will grind it out looking for big bulls and it won't always go as planned but we always have a good time.

[@philwilkerson6284]

You guys are the best thing to watch on YT. Authentic and awesome adventure!!

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, Phil. We really appreciate the commemt

[@CoachGoodwin23]

Great hunt! Thanks for sharing. Love the theme song- a great way to start and finish.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@huntthetop]

Committed! Enjoyed the humor and appreciate the hard work! One of my favorite channels. Love the Jeremiah Johnson music , it def fits your style!

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, Appreciate your comment. You been chasing any lions over the winter

[@huntthetop]

@@406highlanders not this winter, haven’t even been out once. Too busy with work with the winter storms we’ve had. First winter in awhile I haven’t been on a chase, missin it

[@herdbull365]

Great work!!! Love what you put together year after year!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, really appreciate your comments

[@dalehforbes]

Great effort guys ! Love that your rocking the Straight 6 hat. Awesome guys to do business with !

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, yes Straight6 is a great bow shop

[@justinbwelding7614]

Awesome job guys y’all worked your ass’s off for that one! Ryan said it best ya gotta want it cuz it won’t just come to ya👍🏻

[@406highlanders]

Thanks for watching and the comment

[@stevenlawyer3223]

You guys are my heroes. One of the best and my favorite channel.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, we really appreciate the comment

[@scottburgess696]

Awesome video gentlemen!! Great times spent in the elk woods with good people, does not get any better, congrats!! Any elk is a great elk👍

[@406highlanders]

Thanks Scott. Your right, any elk is a great elk. A true gift than should always be appreciated.

[@nathantuning587]

You guys have the best videos on KZbin! Hope to see more.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks for your kind words. Super busy with work so I'm editing as I get time but will defiantly have more stuff coming soon

[@nathantuning587]

Good to know, look forward to seeing them.

[@perryknetter8577]

Thank you for sharing your hunts and your family adventures. Your a Blessing to watch God's Blessings

[@406highlanders]

Thanks so much for your kind comments

[@timothychance3757]

Congratulations guys. I’ve been waiting on something from y’all. I love it just as much as y’all do.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, gets in your blood doesn't it. Couldn't imagine not to going

[@JoshuaSkibinski]

I really enjoyed that video, thanks for sharing!

[@406highlanders]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it

[@TheMountainMission-p1w]

Came across your channel and have watched a lot of your vids....you have a great balance of funny commentary, action, solid elk footage and just overall great story line. You guys have been on a roll from '2019-2022....well done! I was wondering what editing software are you using? Looking forward to what '23 brings for you.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, we appreciate your comment. We use Premiere Elements editing software, it's a buy once instead of a monthly, which I liked. It has worked well for the most part but have had a few issues with it.

[@darrylwaldron7164]

Congratulations!! DIY backcountry hunts are the Best! Always enjoy your hunts! Are you on any of the Streaming channels? Thank you.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks for your comment, we appreciate it. We are just on KZbin

[@richardtylutki5557]

Congrats awesome as always

[@406highlanders]

Thank you for watching and comment

[@rockhunter6260]

Great video hunt guys, the peaks and valleys hunting elk with the bow👍🏻

[@406highlanders]

Thanks, yeah it's not as easy as its made look in social media. Less than ten percent get an elk so more often than not hunters are unsuccessful.

[@rockhunter6260]

@@406highlanders 👍🏻

[@doyleswearingen6262]

Congratulations Gentlemen!! Every year I wait for you two to put out your video. Its never disappointing. I only have one question; In conditions such as your hunt(two shooters) , why pass on bulls on the first few days, that you are willing to take on the last day ? This IS NOT a slam on you two, I just enjoy hearing from all hunters on this question. My freezer has been stuffed with a spike more than once.

[@406highlanders]

Great question, I could go on about this for days but I'll try and keep it short. We have a fair amount of time to hunt so we like to pursue mature bulls. Saying that I don't want to sound like younger bulls are not worthy, in fact some of my best trophies are young five point bulls, just because of how the hunt went down. I guess it's very situational, how much time do we have available to hunt, how empty our the freezers (we raise our own beef as well), and what gets us exited at the time. I can guarantee you if Ryan would have shot that bull in the first few days he wouldn't have been near as happy (for lack of a better word). Thanks for you comment, we appreciate it!!! Also, my wife asks me the same question. lol

[@williamweiss6128]

That little tree is bigfoot sign now......😂

[@406highlanders]

😂

[@Scott-gt6od]

Morning from the Big Hole

[@406highlanders]

Have a great day, thanks

[@richdavis7498]

I used to carry a Shockwave 12g hunting too.. things a beast to carry but it does make you feel somewhat safe in bear country. Downsized to a S&W 40 and feel like I can fly haha

[@406highlanders]

Yeah the 12 gauge is heavy but worth the wait penalty when your walking down the trail in the dark with grizzly tracks all over or when your coming back to retrieve meat. I guess it’s what makes you feel most comfortable, I’m just not that confident in my pistol shooting abilities.

[@wadebartel6156]

This is a great video🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@406highlanders]

Thanks Wade, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Also congrats on that Mexican Coues deer, can't wait to hear the stories

[@Splitlip1948]

First day bull on the last. Great hunt. Persistence.

[@406highlanders]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate your comments

[@wswillett]

Skip the BS and they no shot on video and skip to 21:45

[@406highlanders]

Just wondering, would you fast forward through a football game just to watch game winning touchdown, how about fast forwarding through a movie to see how the ending turns out, probably not. There’s more to hunting than just killing, there’s always a story behind the hunt. Have you never sat around the campfire telling your buddies how your days hunting went?