PA Flintlock Deer Hunting | Big Buck at 35 Yards!

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I love our flintlock season here in PA. I gave up on rifle hunting and wait for flintlock. I see more deer and usually tag out. I started approaching it like early archery. I head for the food. It's cold, they have to eat. Crabapples is a good place to go. I really like old abandoned homesteads. I have one place that has pear and plum tree's with the apple trees. Nuts is a good area also if there isn't a bunch of snow.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

It’s absolutely my favorite season as well! You nailed it though, food is the key especially if there is good bedding close by! Good luck this season!

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I can't wait, all the fruits and berries did really good. You have a good season too. Let the smoke fly.

[@brandonmiller5303]

Crazy big frame on that buck!! It’s wild that he was completely smooth where the brows tones are…some areas there is a gene that the bucks don’t get brows…we have a string of that over in Potter. Awesome video Aaron!

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

I know right!?! Not even a hint of a brow tine. A lot of the bucks I've taken in this area have missing or short brow tines. But then again, I'll get some big ones on camera that have it all so who knows... Thanks for watching man! Appreciate it!

[@brandonmiller5303]

@@Legendary_Pursuits that’s interesting!! I will hope to see the shed video where you find his matching set

[@bdewyer]

Great hunt and video Aaron. Thanks for sharing!

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks Bud!

[@Brooklyn-ok1uq]

Had so many shot opportunities. Nice video.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks, wish I had a buck tag in my pocket that day!

[@totalimpactoutdoors7543]

Looks like it was a great evening in the woods. That was a beautiful buck.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Yes he was, I believe I have his shed from the year prior but hadn’t ever laid eyes on him until then. Amazing how they can survive on public land like that!

[@krisjones1286]

We used to use fingernail polish on our sights. Works great

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks for the tip!

[@matthewlyness8161]

What size flints do you use

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

5/8” but I usually have to play around with them a bit to get them to fit/spark correctly. My frizzen is considerably smaller than on other flintlocks.

[@matthewlyness8161]

Oh ok I just picked up the same rifle I'm using RMC OX YOKE 3/4 great spark I'm thinking about maybe going to a French Amber Flint either 1/2 or 5/8

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Nice, it’s been a good flintlock for me. Just use whatever works best for you, i shied away from 3/4 because I didn’t want to risk hitting the barrel if it got bumped a little. I’d like to get a beefier replacement lock for it eventually.

[@matthewlyness8161]

Can't wait to Pennsylvania flintlock season!!! I'm in pike County

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Me either, it’s my favorite season! Hoping to put a few flintlock videos out this year! We’re in the northwest part of the state. Good luck!

[@bs431980]

So did u just let the buck go in hopes of a bigger one or was it because of no clear shot?

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

I had already filled my buck tag in bow season so all I could do was watch… There were 6-7 does with 65 yards of me all night but I just couldn’t get a clear shot in the brush.

[@bs431980]

@@Legendary_Pursuits oh okay 👍

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks for watching, one of these years I’m going to save my buck tag for flintlock because I always seem to run into 1-2 during the season. Good luck this fall!

[@tp7393]

Orange not required?

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Not during the late flintlock season. Often times we will wear and orange hat though, especially if we are hunting with multiple guys.

[@hunting1873]

Nice footage👍 That was a really nice buck!

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks! He blew up from when I found his shed the year before. I believe he’s only 3 years old!

[@richardleahew3201]

Great spot good luck

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thank you, right place right time!

[@bobboyer9440]

I use white nail polish to brighten up my front sight.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Seems like a lot of guys go that route. I bought some model car paint and it’s doing well so far. I also put a paint stick in my field bag just in case I need to touch it up while hunting.

[@warneckefarm6812]

Who ever reads this ,, 1 thing I learned is weather is early fall,,, fall ,,or winter if you hunt from the ground and got your spot take your foot and clean all the leaves away from where you will be set up at ,,I go all the way around the tree , so you can move freely with out making noise, and if it's rut time that sounds like another buck ,,and it's good cover sent besides,,good luck and hope this helps

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Good tips! Thanks for watching!

[@warneckefarm6812]

@Legendary_Pursuits not a problem keep up with the videos, bow season is right around the corner be careful &be safe thank you

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

That was an exciting hunt even if it didn’t go exactly as planned 👍

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

For sure! Thanks for watching! I’m planning on watching your video about Ohio later tonight.

[@willardneff7296]

Do I hear turkey’s in the back round

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Yes you do! I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that!

[@rossdalman5507]

They make a white reflective paint.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

I looked for some but haven’t come across any yet. I did try some model car paint and it’s holding well so far.

[@2009pa]

Whiteout for the front site

[@craigcook1571]

Erring on the side of caution is always best

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

A younger me probably would have tried it but I’ve learned. Thanks for watching!

[@craigcook1571]

@@Legendary_Pursuits 👍🏻me too

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

My over 50 eyes, I installed fiber optic open sights on my Lyman and shoot better than ever

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks, my just turned 30 eyes need help haha. I bought some model car paint and it’s holding well so far. I’m sure fiber optics will come at some point though.

[@waylonlegend4603]

Damn that’s a big buck. Would’ve made me shake.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

My heart was going even though I could pull the trigger!

[@gregoryhunts3006]

Use nail polish on the sight. Clean it first and that will stay on, and won't come off.

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Another vote for nail polish! I have some model car paint on it right now and it’s holding so far but I’ll go to nail polish if it comes off!

[@charlessmitherman3797]

I use fingernail polish white on my front site just a spot

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@gregtobin6725]

Get fiber optic sights

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Trying to keep it as traditional as possible. I bought some model car paint and it’s holding a lot better now.

[@pgithens1]

Naturally the buck gave you a shot. If you only had a buck tag they would have traded places. :D

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

No doubt about that!

[@loadnlock357]

try using nail polish it lasts pretty long

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

That seems to be the consensus!

[@dano9421]

You have had a few good shots and you screw around with the filming, I can't watch anymore of your playing with your food

[@tomdevore8726]

Why didn't he shoot that nice buck?Not much of a deer hunter

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

I had already filled my buck tag and wasn’t legally allowed to harvest another antlered deer