BIG Buck at 2 YARDS!?! 61 Year old Recurve Bow

In this video I am bow hunting with my grandpas old recurve. He gifted me the bow a few years back and last year I decided to take a deer with it before putting it into storage for my son. No luck last year, but this year my luck changed.....

[@BooRayWisco]

This video gives me a massive boost of faith in humanity. I’m 40 having my first child in 4 weeks and I hope to someday have this experience, been thinking of it since my late 20’s when I almost lost my father. The scare brought me back to my childhood waiting for pa to come back home and tell me it’s time to go get the lantern. My wife a non hunter from no hunters has always been supportive but didn’t quite understand the whole meaning behind hunting. I shared this video and she was in tears by the end of it. She hugged and kissed me and said I get it now…I can see it in this family. Your family is clearly composed of amazing souls spanning multiple generations. Thank you for raising a solid future for all of us and sharing this with us. Respect from Wisconsin

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Good luck to ya!

[@huntinandscrappin306]

God bless you on your first child. Cherish and enjoy every moment - even the tough times. They are a gift from God.

[@wesleypescaesportiva299]

@@CrouseOutdoors how many pounds does the bow have?

[@IdahoEagle77]

Amazing shot! Nothing like hunting quietly with a traditional bow and arrow.

[@OnHolliday]

I've seen hundreds, if not thousands, of traditional archery hunting videos by now and I believe this is the best I've ever seen. Not in video quality but the wholesomeness of the content and I'm not sure a better video could be made. Congratulations on the awesome harvest and the memories made with the family, that's what really matters and they last forever!

[@Jimmy445able]

The good part is the deer, the best part is the excitement of the children

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I agree.

[@samueljones6021]

I love that you made it a family affair and got the little ones introduced to this wonderful way of life.🙏🏽

[@John-z8g9z]

Great Hunt! Great Shot! Great prayer 🙏! Great post! Outstanding! 🏹🦌☠️🏹🦌☠️🏹🦌☠️🏹🦌☠️🏹🦌👍

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@garyshircliff6905]

This video is the "epitome" of what hunting is all about! God, family, friends, and sharing / spending quality time together...that's what it's all about! Great video, new subscriber! Good luck on all of your future endeavors! We're all definitely blessed to spend quality time in the great outdoors! Good luck the remainder of the season.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks so much

[@mkeller8114]

Wow your hunt made me tear up. So cool to be able to take a buck with your grandpa’s bow while he is still gracing this earth. I’m sure it made his day as much as yours. You have a beautiful family and those experiences are priceless. We need to some back to these wholesome experiences and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. God bless you and your family.

[@rogerhook8002]

I love how the entire family was involved. That buck is more important, among things that matter in life, than a new world record. This is the kind of buck that should face the front cover of a major hunting magazine, because it is what hunting is really all about. I am so weary of the hunting personalities who hire, in one way or another, every aspect of the hunt and then move in for the shot. Love what you've shared.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Couldn't agree more! Well said

[@TheHYENA87]

Really well Spoken Roger. I completely agree.

[@marcelmallory2761]

Young man, you are richer than you will ever know. Your family makes you so. I grew up hunting in a family of hunters and lost my father in June of '21. I miss him terribly. Never take what you have for granted. Treasure and nourish it. I am proud of my kids but boy did I love it when they were young like yours are now.... Don't blink because it goes way too fast..

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. You are right

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

“I love papa”….That was precious! ❤

[@CrouseOutdoors]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jonathanwhite9051]

This was just EPIC! What an incredible buck with your Grandpa’s recurve! What a blessing to share this with your family! Congratulations on a dandy of a Michigan buck!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Special times indeed

[@toasty2813]

Love how you celebrated so quietly after the shot.

[@douglasmoriearty1358]

What a great video! I watched my youngest son make his first bowkill at the age of ten and a couple of weeks ago, the now 22 year old, called me from the stand 2 minutes after arrowing a buck that green grossed 163 3/4 ". It's so awesome that hunting and fishing is something that you all enjoy as a family! Love it!!!!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's awesome! Congratulations to you guys

[@smileswelchsermons]

God gives grace to the humble. This video is evidence of that! Fantastic! Praise the Lord!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. Doing my best!

[@kyleeldridge1465]

I liked that you filmed the tracking job and you sharing your experience with family. That's half the fun!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

When we go back and watch old videos the thing we care about are the people. Definitely one of the highlights was having the kids track. Dawsons thumbs up is pretty awesome

[@warrior4life34]

Man that was intense! You should make it an annual tradition, first hunt every year with grandpa’s recurve.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That bow is getting hung up

[@isaacmargaretjanecrouse3651]

What a buck for the first kill with the kodiak!!! What a buck!

[@grumpyjay37]

This is exactly what hunting is all about. This is how I grew up. Really a heartwarming video, congratulations on the Buck.

[@brookecrouse7371]

One of my favorite videos ever ❤️ So happy and proud 😘

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks babe. Love you

[@tonyb6821]

Brought a tear to my eye remembering having my 2 little girls on the hunts in the blind with me. They were my 'deer spotter experts'! We talked about all the animals we'd see. Red Tail hawks hunting field mice and rabbits, geese migrating, finches, woodpeckers and squirrels, on and on... They'd help me track, then pick through the gut-pile asking what each organ was and what 'it did' ! LMBO!!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Great times!

[@michaelbeam6017]

This is what it’s all about, making memories with the family.

[@bryanf7348]

I love following your videos. What a great memory.

[@zm6695]

Now that is good family time there... thanks for the awesome video... very inspiring... from Pennsylvania....

[@jamesstevens4795]

This video is as much about your awesome family as it was the hunt and harvest….l loved it.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Diffidentone]

Great buck and even greater family. Nothing more to say except earned my subscription.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@edarnold1426]

Congratulations on such a nice deer! And with your grandfather's bow makes it so much more memorable and special. I love that you included the whole family in tracking it.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@tombrennan6583]

That is fantastic! Beautiful buck. I hunt trad and have not killed a buck yet, but any dear trad is a trophy. You have a very sweet family.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@jeffeaves5399]

your so lucky to have your grandpa don't forget to tell him u love him was never able to hunt with mine but hunted with my dad an i miss him every year god bless you an yours nice video

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. Will do

[@tomschneider6297]

Congratulations David. What a great video! I am very proud of you. Love to be able to hunt with you kids and enjoy the outdoors and making memories. Maybe we should finally put a stand in that huge pine!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Haha I thought you'd get a kick outa that

[@JJahan]

Beautiful Buck. Love that you took it with Grandpa’s bow. I have two I need to try and get some with! Great Job!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Time to bust them out!

[@ziranwolf2696]

A wonderful family affair! Thanks

[@jackmorris7677]

Congratulations David, that is absolutely in every way a hunt of a lifetime! It was great to see Grandpa Ray. I knew it was only a matter of time and you would have a buck on the ground with his old recurve. Thank you for sharing this with the KZbin world.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks Jack!

[@cray-z7404]

That's what dreams and memories are made of ... I remember when it used be like that with my family, one of us kill a deer and we are all there to celebrate and help find , drag , clean etc. And it's a great feeling...

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Sure is

[@bruceallen6377]

You just about made me cry with that one, your kids and family are amazing! Wicked nice buck awesome video and seeing such a loving family that hunts has just made me a subscriber! Thanks for your channel! Praise be to God👑

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Glad you like it man

[@marymitchell10]

Hi folks im Aries a male yup from Alabama im 61 born in 1961. I subscribed to urr video because i love the family closeness so beautiful MICHIGAN MY SONS LIVE IN BATTLECREEK U KINDA LOOK LIKE HIS PREACHER OF MY SONS CHURCH. LOVE THIS VIDEO FAMILY,!!! Im Aries the ALPHA GENERAL THE ARCH ORDAINED PROPHET OF GOD

[@jeffwilcher3333]

An absolute great video .. if only America could see the VALUE all thru this , she would be a better place to live in.. keep up the good work .. Onward and Upward is the Watchword..

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@sancho0549]

Great video, and buck. My grandpa passed suddenly last year. I used to call him after every deer I shot. Now my 8 year old son shot his first deer this past weekend, and I wanted nothing more than to call Paw Paw to tell him. He would've been so proud. Cherish those moments with your grandpa, and all of your family.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I sure will. Thanks

[@billysmith915]

Beautiful family and beautiful buck... Congratulations!

[@jamesemick1452]

You couldn't explode the smile from your face ,very exciting hunt , god blessed you bud.

[@ML-ks2lj]

Now that's a Michigan stud dude biggest I have ever seen on public in Michigan was about ten points with a big body. Never shot a buck in Michigan yet, this year is the year and you have motivated me to get my grand father's darton wx600 out now. RIP grandpa keep Grandma company.

[@awasick]

Awesome buck even cooler with the old bow. Looks like a ton of fun family fun and good times.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

It was! Thanks

[@rockyridge5006]

Well earned meal right there,pops is proud,keep at it and well done on raising them right,recurve 100%

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@thememorybank2623]

Well done pal. That had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the shot!

[@HmongGuitarPlayer]

I was shaking with you man. God has bless you.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@richardnixon7739]

That's great.The way they just start eating right in front of your dear stand

[@brianseverance6490]

That's the bows we hunted with in 1970 .I don't remember compound bows being around.Nice shot and nice buck.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@leroymorris6036]

Cool that your family could share your day! Good day in the deer woods...

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yes it was

[@TomHale-xn8kp]

Awesome!!! I may have to restring my Dad's 1960 Bear Kodiak! Great job. Maybe the best hunting video/reaction I've ever seen.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

You should! And thank you

[@blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547]

That was awesome! Rubbing below your tree and all. Can't wait to get after them again this fall. Took my 1st with a longbow last season.

[@davidhazelip3884]

No greater feeling in the world. Man I kept thinking you were going to pass out, I didn't hear you take a breath from your first draw until after your shot. Very nice buck

[@CrouseOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣 I don't think I did!

[@crouse1962]

Nicely done with the video son. Family along and going to show Dad was pretty cool. My favorite part was seeing your joy right after the shot! That buck was close enough that you can hear him breathing. Awesome job!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks papa. Yes you could hear him breathing, crunching on acorns, and even coughing and sneezing a few times.

[@jamesbarnes7689]

Great hunt and story on bow. Glad you could share it with you grandfather! You may shoot bigger bucks, but this one will likely be the most memorable. Congrats!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks. Agree completely

[@jakesanders2437]

Congrats David!!…great buck & great video!!…one of the best moments…”David Andrew!!…you better not be freeking lying!!!”…😂😂😂…fun times with great memories made

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Haha thanks Jake. Yeah I got her pretty good 😬

[@BillytheKid229]

Awesome hunt, awesome video!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks bud

[@chasecasady5429]

Probably one of the coolest bow hunting videos I have seen congrats

[@joshsweat7287]

Beautiful MIchigan buck. Awesome to take that with a recurve.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@LostWoodsman76]

That's some good family time! Well done.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@EarthyBlendPOV]

Fantastic video. Congratulations, love those old KMags .

[@WILDJaeger]

Outstanding video. Congrats! My wife and I do a lot of outdoors stuff together. Great to see. Really nice buck! The shakes were kicking your butt, but you pulled through it. Thank you Lord. (Ricky Mills)

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@WILDJaeger]

@@CrouseOutdoors I think I am going back to traditional next year. Nothing compares... Here is my one and only trad. bowhunt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goa0dHh4pr5nj7M (Ricky Mills)

[@greenmandan]

Great job on positioning yourself great shot great recurve bow 🏹 congratulations

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@alnighter791]

He'll of a nice buck with a recurve congratulations and keeping your composer and making a great shot.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@BLUEGRASSTRAPPER]

Nice buck 👏 with a nice bow! I'm going to try my luck with a recurve this season. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Heck yeah do it. Good luck

[@billybrown1979]

that is a nice deer. know you are bless and the family is happy and full of joy.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@johnnyhighwoods1780]

The whole family to be in on it like this is the best ! You are definitely blessed young man!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yes I am!

[@donbaine118]

Congratulations! I hunted with a longbow and recurve for 24-25 yrs. I'm disabled now, only a crossbow hunter now. I sure do miss traditional archery.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Don't know what you've got till it's gone. Enjoy that time in the woods with the crossbow buddy

[@donbaine118]

@@CrouseOutdoors i don't hunt much because of it. Just not the same. Good luck the rest of the year.

[@TheCpnhgnlngct]

Dude that draw and hold at the 8:00 min mark was intense!! Your ability to get that shot off quick and get the camera on that buck on his way out was awesome!!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@lisacrouse9673]

Great video! Loved the reaction, son. Pure joy!! Really beautiful. ❤️Loved seeing the entire fam tracking Papa’s buck. Fun for everyone. So happy you could share this with Grandpa. Nicely done. Congrats!! 👏🏻😘

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks mom

[@robertgates7012]

I love this family! This is an awesome video!! I remember this well!!

[@nickbarrett3607]

One of best the best videos on you tube buddie. Family time is precious and you make that happen I was emotional watching it lol. The way you presented your grandpa's bow to your boy just brings back good ol memories dandy buck bud here from lapeer county Michigan

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Appreciate that

[@jamescooper1101]

such an awesome buck and even better story involving your family!!! awesome job

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@gregdarling7704]

Very cool that old Kodiak Mag got it done. I'm a friend of your FIL and live in Carson city. I just shot a hog tonight south of town with my longbow. Congrats

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Very cool. Congrats

[@Outdoorwv304]

That buck is a stud! Love the story

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@chadteter9486]

What an amazing memory made.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

You got that right. It was

[@jasonthompson7465]

you made old fred bear smile up there , very nice job thanks for the video

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Haha I think so. Thanks

[@caseymclamb5890]

Awesome video man. Great memories and tradition to share.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@sonnymolina8748]

What a Buck Congratulations the Lord really Blessed you I love that all your family was part of it and you took the Buck so your Grandpa could see it and told him you used his Bow that he gave you I cried awesome video 🙌🏽

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chuckminick9511]

First time watching and subscribe! Giving thanks to the Creator of all things . Congratulations on a great hunt with that bow and all the history.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you so much

[@chuckminick9511]

I'm getting a message about being selected for some giveaway, is that legit ?

[@brandonwells2063]

Mannnnn... this video had my heart pounding lol.. I was laughing rite along with you man.. 🤣

[@danielbernier6095]

Awesome hunt video. You are a special young man with a kind heart. I love how you found a way to include your whole family in the joy that surrounded that hunt. I most especially like how you first gave thanks to God just after the kill shot. Keep God in your life young man and you won't go wrong. Dan

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks Dan!

[@danielbernier6095]

Your welcome.

[@jonathanyates5198]

My goodness what a brute! Never seen anything that nice in Virginia

[@CrouseOutdoors]

He's a big deer for our area

[@libbiapbt]

I have to say that’s a nice deer. What gets me is that’s even a better story to go along with the deer. Great self videoing even though he was out of frame during the shot. This is one of my favorite hunting videos I’ve watched, and I’ve watched thousands.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Haha thanks man

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Congrats. Glad you could share with the family

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@davidbaker4702]

I am ready to place these two great individuals in charge of having many children and writing a book that all new parents must read.Great job and thank you for sharing.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

🤣🤣 thanks

[@terrynicewonger5434]

That Was Intense Brother… Holy Crap …. What an experience Buddy….

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yes it was!

[@brianhicks8234]

Awesome shot ,patience,discipline,and practice. I could never shoot a recurve. What a skill. Congratulations!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@stacybrown3714]

You nailed it! Haveing the kids on the recovery was just awesome. Using "grandad's" bow brought it all together. God bless you and your family!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@raddad1798]

That was fantastic! You made grandpa proud.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Sure did!

[@morgangreen6997]

That was a great video. I’m glad you took your family along with you to track that deer. It’s nice seeing a strong hunting culture. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple years now and this one was definitely the best. Your emotion really showed that for hunters it’s not all about that big buck… love to see it!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

How'd you guys do in the closer? Bummed I missed it

[@ThreeAnglers]

@@CrouseOutdoors 14th place… couldn’t find and fish over 16 “

[@ThreeAnglers]

Hoping to get into some lake run brown trout this fall

[@francisortwein9846]

Good job on the deer and excellent job on the family

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@markvincent8964]

Lost my grandpa 3 years ago this brought back a ton good memories I hunt and fish with with a lot of his gear now kinda feels like he is still with me out there absolutely great buck and story

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's so cool. Keep the traditions alive bud. Your grandpa would be proud!

[@TheHYENA87]

Miss my grandpa everyday, but I feel like I get to see him when I'm in the woods. What an amazing video, almost got the water works going!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@danielcollins6106]

That's a cool old man. Reminds me of an uncle I have that I hunted with years ago. Nice buck dude.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@calebgauthier1280]

Gotta love family involved hunting

[@justpassinthrough7]

What a great family!

[@robertflint4115]

I started hunting(bow & gun) when I was 12 with my dad and pap-pap. They have both passed on and now I hunt with my sons and one grandson who just turned 6 (he sits with me though hunting isn't always the priority, just time together is). I know my body isn't going to let me hunt much longer and I will only be left with memories and listening to my sons & grandson's stories. I truly cherish all of it. Your video was great and brought tears. Thank you for sharing.

[@robertflint4115]

You have earned another sub...thank you again

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you sir. Good luck!

[@deantaylor1251]

MAY THE FATHER BLESS AND KEEP YOU, AMEN

[@AtmoTacOutdoors]

Amazing stuff. The world needs more families like this.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@joshuapauer7638]

Awesome. Just AWESOME!!

[@rookie_hero8682]

Congrats that's a beautiful animal! God Bless!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you