Boating for Whitetails | Deer Country

[@bradjarrell1]

Mark is a hopeful hunter, a nervous hunter, and when successful… a lucky hunter. In other words, Mark is a real hunter. Thanks to MeatEater and Mark Kenyon for bringing us quality (real) hunting experiences to enjoy.

[@wesleyhannah7002]

Yeah you got that right

[@osmanahmed8615]

Agree

[@shawnhagen6871]

Couldn’t agree more

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

My favorite thing about Mark is how seemingly bad he is at hunting deer, but still loves it. Lol. It's a nice change of pace to see someone else suck at hunting. Like when Steve goes, it's mostly a foregone conclusion there's an animal getting killed. With Mark, I'll be rooting for him and then he'll shoot a tree. Lmao. I love it.

[@markduret9538]

I relate to Mark quite a bit, and not just because we share a name

[@robgrubb420]

lol was thinking the same thing with him wearing no gloves waving his hands all around chatting with his buddy while sky lit in a 6 inch tree. I laugh ever other scene with the lack of hunting sense, that's why mark is entertaining his inability to have any hunting senses at all.

[@matthewdouglas7981]

@Rob Grubb mark has killed some absolute slammers and has been doing it in the public eye for a long time. Calm down

[@hital6263]

No...its not...he needs to practice shooting and avoiding poor shooting opportunities.

[@calebconn3425]

@@robgrubb420 I think sometimes you put way more ability on a whitetail then they care about. 95% of the time they could care less about camo. I agree the movement is a lot but I find it hard to argue. A lot of deer get killed by people just walking around. But camo and gloves just make us feel better. That’s about it.

[@travisboyzuck1440]

This is one of my favorite shows to watch. Mark puts himself in tough hunting situations for whatever reasons. But it’s better than some dude sitting over a bait pile or bean field only shooting booners. I appreciate the hell outta this show. It definitely shows what most of us hunt like.

[@beemerboyo366]

AMEN

[@tannerlamb6501]

Mark is humble, down to earth, and easy to watch. Give him credit for finding a hot spot like that within a day or two.

[@kalmond1]

This is about the most realistic and relatable hunting show there is. This is real world hunting - not having 1500 acres of private land of unpressured deer that you can give bucks cute names and then watch them grow into the 190 inch class at your leisure. Thank you Mark for sharing your experiences with us!

[@pieceofparadise9338]

Unpressured bucks mean they are wild. They act wild, they don’t like hanging around people. Which means they are also hard to hunt.

[@kalmond1]

@@pieceofparadise9338 You are correct that any wild deer is hard to hunt; even ones in suburban areas who are used to people, there would be a degree of difficulty. However there is no question that some deer in some areas are harder to hunt than others. For example, these deer in this video over deer on a giant, private farm owned by someone with the last name Drury or Lakosky.

[@pieceofparadise9338]

@@kalmond1 So if you had the ability to buy a 1500 acre private farm in Iowa or Missouri with no fence you wouldn’t do it? I don’t know the drury’s or the lakosky’s personally but I do know they have dedicated all of their time and money to growing big bucks and they now make a living off of it. I’m jealous, and I wouldn’t call what they do leisure.

[@kalmond1]

@@pieceofparadise9338Yes, I absolutely would buy 1500 acres and do what they do if I could. I'm not saying that at all. And what they do is far from leisure, you are very right about that. Having to manage and farm all that they do is a lot of work - more than what 99% of the rest of hunters do (myself included). But as far as realistic hunting, what they do compared to what was in this video as it relates to the common hunter (especially those that can only hunt public land) there is a big difference and that's why I say it's not real world.

[@MrKbarrow]

Love Mark’s humbleness and moving on from the misses. Glad to see he’s a normal hunter like me who misses too sometimes! Great series.

[@guywhosleepallday8194]

19:12 . Man what kind of shot is that. I would of just packed up and go home if I missed that.

[@chrskelsey74]

Probably my favorite episode of this series yet. All it's missing is that classic MeatEater cooking segment.

[@dukeofgames]

People acting like it’s easy to go hunt in a brand new state/terrain and to hunt a way you haven’t before. Mark is only there for 3 days, it’s more difficult than we think plus he has the added pressure of the cameras being on him

[@wabowhunter83]

He was hunting unpressured land during the rut ... Not exactly the toughest situation

[@ericumberger175]

Mark how you can regroup after a missed shot and then a poor shot but remain positive about it is amazing! Just shows that even the pros have off days but you can’t get down on yourself. Great video Mark and congrats!

[@wabowhunter83]

He's not a pro, putting it kindly

[@ericumberger175]

@@wabowhunter83 damn man why watch him then?

[@wabowhunter83]

@@ericumberger175 was my first time...

[@chrisengart4371]

I totally agree with B Radley's comment. Mark is a real hunter and I appreciate him showing the struggles and reality that is hunting and not just the show version where they get the big buck. True hunting, meeting good people, and exploring the land as well as the emotions is what it's all about. Great stuff Mark.

[@gordonc615]

Love Parker! Good episode don't know why Mark loves that grunt call so much..

[@adrock1978]

Excellent story, Mark. I love seeing your demeanor after a failure. It brings a regular guy realism to each video. Success is always awesome, too. Well done.

[@jerryf581]

I've been hunting Mississippi Delta(flat) public land most of my life. Welcome to our own special brand of wonderful frustration!

[@jonah-n8l]

U must have some giants on ur wall

[@jerryf581]

@@jonah-n8l Just as we were starting to see some fairly good bucks, the wild hogs moved in.

[@vog7271]

Encouraging to watch a great hunter like mark struggle and be honest about the challenges. Great reminder that every hunter is still learning

[@charliechocolatefarm]

What a great episode! I like how the cover photo wasn’t a buck picture. I enjoy the uncertainty of the hunt.

[@austenlucksted]

So far this has been a very enjoyable series watching mark on his adventures.

[@joedenver2077]

Mark did a great job keeping it real, being humble, and explaining his thought process to recover from a yanked shot. Smart guy, thanks for telling a good story, and keep practicing with your rifle.

[@corncountrywhitetail]

I came straight here from the Wired to Hunt podcast. I'm excited to be able to actually see what you have been talking about. Thanks Mark!

[@brentstephens9305]

Thank you for showing what real hunting looks like. There’s good days, bad days, missed shots and celebrations. Loving this series!

[@jegsdinogod5091]

Lets see, big lake, hills, pines.....Yep thats gotta be smith lake and Bankhead national forest.

[@chimrichalds1422]

Most genuine depiction of true public land hunting.

[@brendanfranklin5924]

Love to see Parker join you! His podcast is amazing

[@joshh5853]

So glad to see Mark adopt a realistic view for these hunts and take that deer! Makes me want to consider trying some water access here

[@lukepro2351]

Good to see you finally connect on one Mark, congrats!

[@buckimmel3159]

Great series. Absolutely glued to it. Back forty was great too. Keep going mark. Ps. Tell meat eater bring back das boat.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I really am liking the new series, looking forward to seeing more brother

[@americanrusticworks981]

Great episode and thanks for keeping it real. We all have those moments where we make a mistake with a shot or things don’t go right.

[@manvsdeer]

Love me some Mark Kenyon and Parker is a badass. Excellent video

[@joanneganon7157]

Y E S.💥🙌. Great job sticking with it 👊. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

[@mMillz]

I’ve avoided climbing pines for a while. Had to climb one this past weekend because it was the killing tree. Had terrible connection with my sticks/stand, almost fell a bunch, and got my arms cut up but my first pine climbed got me my first deer of the season

[@jhann990]

Honest portrayal of hunting - great stuff !

[@claudemills1961]

I did, I was happy to see you were successful. 😃 I'm from Idaho, my Elk hunt begins October 10th. Wish me luck.

[@bradbo3]

This episode was like several of my hunting trips....see a buck or two pop up and no time for a shot...or never show vitals....although my tree shot was a broken scopes fault. But you got the deer....thats all that counts....great episode.

[@jesseshort8]

Never hunted a day in my life but I love these videos.

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

Meat Eater is the thing that pushed me into actually starting hunting. You should try it.

[@anthonyraye5831]

I’m not into hunting either but I like watching and learning about stuff I’d rather not go do myself

[@robgrubb420]

the no glove hand moving and talking interview saddled up sky-lit in a six inch tree with two guys was quite the sight I must say.

[@dustinroberts3403]

Great episode. I love watching Parker’s channel as well👍

[@robgrubb420]

This is exactly what not to do lol. loved every minute of it.

[@jaredknapp8886]

Hey this is no place for honest criticism.

[@C-24-Brandan]

Itd be really cool to have Clay & Mark Collab and do some hunts/content with the guys from SeekOne! Keep Killin' It, by far the best hunting, fishing & outdoors show out! Look forward to the new season coming up been a fan and watching since season one episode one!

[@collinweems7111]

Agreed! Two of the best hunting content producers out there, they definitely need to collab

[@JH-wk9gw]

This tour has been awesome. Mark is a class act and doing these hunts across the country have been awesome to watch. Mark does need to get a gun setup for these timber hunts in the future been hard watching him tramping around with that howitzer the last few videos.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Those kayaks are badass! Beautiful southern hunt guys!

[@micahdunleavy9227]

In the pre rut bucks come back to primary scrapes constantly, once you’re in the breeding then it’s a crap shoot until post rut they’ll start hitting those scrapes again.

[@jonah-n8l]

That’s exactly wt they said in the video

[@clintonburris6362]

Just listen to an episode of the Wired to Hunt podcast ep. 201 where u had talked about all these adventures u r now filming years later. How weird and cool that this stuff is now coming together. Love what u and The MeatEater crew r doing, got me into hunting.

[@BobleeBBQandOutdoors]

Great hunt Mark and Parker! Only did 2 sits this season so far looking forward to my next sit on the 15th. Keep up the great work!

[@shawnhagen6871]

I hope you hunt with Parker every year, guy has a great podcast too!

[@travisevans5701]

Great hunt Mark! Way keep focused and positive 👊🏼

[@wizza2315]

Great hunt my friend! Hope you enjoyed your stay here in Sweet Home Alabama!

[@Firefox14131]

Loving this series.

[@jaredknapp8886]

I liked the part where he was wringing out socks because his pants were inside his boots.

[@MichiganDragonSlayer]

Bro, On that buck you missed once you identify its a buck get your gun up and ready forget the binoculars. Maybe its the editing but it looks like you him haw around alot. Anyway... really cool episode.

[@robgrubb420]

he sure does its funny as hell his lack of hunting sense

[@MichiganDragonSlayer]

@@robgrubb420 I was literally yelling at the screen. "Get you gun up"...lol

[@BooneOutdoors208]

Yep, tell people this all the time

[@roving_brah]

Love this idea, only thing is you should have done this with Catman Outdoors.... he's the man to get you a deer through water access

[@OldJoeF]

It would be great if you gave Catman Outdoors a call. He can get you on some deer from his boat for sure!

[@nickchoppe5982]

I love this series keep it up!

[@GreatPlainsKayakAngler]

Love to see you out trying new stuff! I’m especially interested since I fish a ton of my Nucanoe Unlimited and haven’t tried hunting from it…yet!

[@marcusa.swanson]

I can't believe Mark didn't have an extra pair of socks. That's like outdoors 101. Lt. Dan: "Always keep your feet dry."

[@JRegerWVOH]

Waiting for this one and wow it was worth it!

[@matzrott92]

Hey man great hunt love watching these and if it's any consolation you smoked that tree too

[@robgrubb420]

walking in with a giant lit spotlight on your head can't help showing the county exactly where you are like a hollywood premiere.

[@lukuswagner9652]

I really gotta give this guy some respect for showing what most shows dont. For the average hunter it's often more failure than success. When ya do get the shot and you think it's good you end up w and instance like this where is wasnt as good as you thought. It's not you clothes or equipment, tech or scent control. Its hunting and playing the cards your dealt. That's all most of us have. Not multiple farms and cel cams. Those few days you take off work hoping to get lucky.

[@mrsockeye]

I really enjoyed this episode. That's my kind of hunting.

[@isaiahtolo9886]

It’s not like watching the hunting public I.e. no belly crawling, camping wherever possible, really getting crazy to find deer and get close. Mark should hunt with those guys. They’ll teach him a thing or two.

[@DeltaFlaugeOutdoors]

Pretty good information.

[@mitchelljeune6423]

These videos are great. Hopefully those is a multi season thing

[@nickdepree9605]

Both of their kayak paddle blades were upside down but ok. Lol

[@boelter354]

Not about how big it is or if you get one every time it’s about being out there and loving nature good for you bud!!!

[@thewoodsytype7243]

So we're just gonna stand up in a tree having a long whispering conversation? Lol

[@D_Boone]

Why not?

[@StriderBowhunting]

awesome series

[@jimmysotiriou9517]

Thanks for coming to Bama! bowhunting public is hard down here! They don’t call it Alabama the beautiful for nothing…congrats on your buck.

[@shoot2grill369]

I would rather watch mark shoot a tree and a realistic public land deer than any big name hunter shoot a trophy off of a food plot!!! Excellent show keep doing what you’re doing Mark!

[@johnchambers427]

I really like your videos. You seem to be more into the adventure and the good food not just a big set antlers.

[@Duhaubetahiks]

No hunter’s orange in Alabama?

[@ronaldweider9288]

High pressure states throw that call in the lake big deer run from grunts on high pressure public

[@fkhh2660]

Tracking dogs rock! They are mandatory where I hunt and they helped on tons of game...

[@FeathersFurandFins]

Who tucks their rain pants in to their boots in the rain?

[@jasonmarshall1940]

God it's my dream to be able to live life like the meateater family one day !

[@michaelchase418]

Come to Oregon and take a driftboat trip for Mckenzie river island black tail hunting.

[@jimevans701]

When I saw Mark eating the banana I said, that's not good. banana on a boat is a no no. Bad luck. lol. glad to see you got a second chance Mark!

[@OGThor79]

Been there, huntrd public land all my life & yes get as far from the parking lots, trails, etc. to have success & kill any legal deer. I've also killed a tree when I first started bow hunting with an old PSE compound with wheels before cams where a thing. Congrats boys!

[@fireguymel]

Any of you that think this guy isn’t a real hunter needs to rethink it. He has experiences that the rest of us have all had but don’t want anyone to know about. Mark just has his experiences, both good and bad, on film and isn’t ashamed to show it.

[@DaleGribbleMD]

If i shot at a deer and missed a foot left, i would not put another shot on a deer until i verify that the rifle is accurate. Then his next shot was straight guts, either verifying that the rifle is not accurate, or that he is a piss poor shot. His poor ethics are something that he absolutely should be ashamed of.

[@Carson2023]

Excellent stuff!

[@turkeybird7679]

Thats heart breaking to have a nice buck like that get away after all the set-up work. Been there, done that Mark. I feel for ya buddy. Better luck next time.

[@walkertexasranger263]

The Bananas in the boat gave Mark his bad luck on this trip

[@kenwiltsie6920]

What caliber are you using?

[@TooljunkieDave5215]

Meat eater is my favorite hunting show to watch whether it’s clay Steve mark yannis or whoever they have on. It’s my favorite cause it’s not on no juiced up food plot or any high fence areas like a lot of the other shows you see.

[@williamraively3092]

Would love to see a public land hunt here in nj for whitetail we’re basically limited to five days with a shotgun no rifles allowed here.

[@colinkutz5930]

5 days?! Dang...

[@Bobbybarley1978]

Mark first problem is waiting so long to get the gun up. You usually only get 1 or 2 good shooting options when you see a buck in the timber. Your first opportunity is usually your best.

[@asareynolds9445]

Am I the only one that has noticed that everyone at MeatEater has started using Exo Mountain Gear packs instead of the Stone Glacier they used to run?

[@Billy-rq9hs]

You probably are. Dork…..

[@laramieclement141]

Who put that tree there?!? (19:10) 😆

[@Michiganredd]

Love the videos!!

[@SimonUdd]

In Sweden it’s a law that you need to have a search dog in place within I think 2 hours if you are going to hunt

[@ngallakp62]

I felt the pain and frustration when he shot that tree 😅

[@micahdunleavy9227]

You gotta do some tactical training for woods whitetail so you have to get up and on then and shoot.. staring at them for 3 minutes before actually getting your gun up will leave you with a real empty freezer..

[@SeanFowlerKy]

What are the hunter orange requirements in Alabama?

[@prestonpayne3920]

I wonder where in alabama this is? gotta be up north somewhere... Dega maybe?

[@downriveroutdoors7755]

Y’all can say what you want but the man went to a place he’d never been, and that apparently has a low density with rare buck sightings, and wound up finding 5 bucks in under 3 days. Dude knows what he’s doing

[@DaleGribbleMD]

He just can't sight in a rifle

[@justincampbell8903]

Great episode, but how u guys get away without orange vest in gun season?

[@D_Boone]

Some states it is a hat or vest.

[@hital6263]

Even the deer he hit...i have never shot a deet with a rifle and had it run this far...41 Michigan hunter 2-3 deer per year since I was 12

[@Sundog0811]

Im ready for winter now

[@brandonyoung9218]

Great video, next time you go by boat leave the bananas at home!

[@reddawng43x91]

What public land doesn’t require orange vest?

[@The_Rut_Funnel]

Alabama