Bowhunting Mule Deer in Nebraska

[@MuleyFreak]

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[@Cdpurcell78]

Moved to Nebraska in 2011, been learning how to hunt mule deer ever since, it's been a blast. Shot a couple nice ones, missed a giant. It's a lot of fun and challenging.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Nice! The Midwest is a beautiful place.

[@MuleyFreak]

Nice!

[@danmcguire60]

Love seeing the ups and downs!!! Hunting is less than 0.1% kill shots and its awesome to see real life scenarios play out. Not high fenced doctored kill shot reels.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks Daniel. It sucks to screw up multiple times but it makes it sweeter when it comes together.

[@MuleyFreak]

Amen!

[@tonyperez5674]

I love that you guys show the ups and downs of hunting. Keeping it real

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for the kind words, Tony, and thank you for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@CRR8980]

I haven’t watched the video yet but I already hit the like button! Always know I’m going to like it! Keep up the great videos!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Once you watch let us know what you think!

[@CRR8980]

@@aaronvanwoerkom6401 I did it was awesome!

[@MuleyFreak]

@@CRR8980 Glad you enjoyed!

[@jessebedson9513]

No quit! Keep after em! Time spent with those you hunt with is most important. Let the good times roll

[@MuleyFreak]

You got that right, it's about having fun and spending time with good people!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Appreciate your support, Jesse!

[@bousy11]

Enjoy seeing some Nebraska hunting. Live on eastern side can’t wait to try it out west sometime.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for following along, Matt!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@primerevolution2307]

MAN! This film perfectly illustrates the ups and downs of archery hunting. Hopefully you can change your luck this year, Aaron!

[@MuleyFreak]

We hope you has some better luck this year too!

[@Beardedelectrician347]

I like that you said it’s all about hanging with good people because that really is what hunting is all about the community of good people you meet and hunt with

[@jmcsflem]

That looks tuff. Hunting near uncut corn fields. But looks like a ton of fun.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Appreciate you watching, Jon!

[@MuleyFreak]

Super tough, you can't see them until they come out and that usually isn't until dark!

[@joehanson-rivera490]

The fact that you got to see a good amount of deer. It always gives you hope when you are still seeing them

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Very true - although it definitely slowed down after that hot first day!

[@MuleyFreak]

Definitely. It's always good seeing bucks.

[@willsonch1]

Dude I thought you were gonna smoke that big 4.. awesome video guys! Per usual from the muley freak crew

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

I know 😭😭😭 it still stings

[@MuleyFreak]

What a goon for missing haha

[@bigdaddyoutdoors680]

This was a fantastic film that really showed the struggles of hunting lowland mule deer. Way to stick it out!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Appreciate it! 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

It was tough hunting, but plenty of opportunities on some good bucks.

[@jennkitt9760]

Absolutely Love the Nebraska Hunts!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Jenn!

[@jaxbrown7297]

Love the content you guys put out really shows the struggles you have when hunting and the success you have when you put in the work

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Jax!

[@jamesmartinez3103]

Tough archery hunting! Will help me in the future with my archery hunts! Thanks Aaron!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@NashJohnson774]

Never a bad hunt when you’re in bucks! Way to stick with it and I liked the follow up on the buck you hit but weren’t able to find. Appreciate the honesty and good to see real world examples of shots that deer survive.

[@MuleyFreak]

For sure! We try to show it as it happens the best we can. Thanks for watching, Nash.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Hopefully next time we give you a hunt where I smoke a buck (; Thanks for watching my man.

[@justinadams9695]

Planning my first western hunt for this fall. Archery mule deer. This video has me pumped to get out there!

[@MuleyFreak]

Good luck man!

[@aaronthomaspharmd8505]

Seems like you were able to see plenty of deer. Looked like a fun trip!

[@MuleyFreak]

It was a blast!

[@davidcook5314]

Hopefully those sheds take a little bit of the sting out of the situation. Great job guys!! I’m waiting on the Colorado draw results! 🤞🏹🦌

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Honestly... it didn’t lol good luck, hope you draw 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

Best of luck to you this year, buddy.

[@mattgoin]

Love it. The ups and downs keep us coming back for more. Thanks for sharing Aaron! Killin it on the content!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you, Matt! Very true - if it were easy it wouldn't keep us coming back for more.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Matt.

[@elkdeerfish]

It's great to meet new people and develop friendships which turned into a great opportunity and looked like a ton of fun.

[@MuleyFreak]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching, man.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

One of the best parts of hunting for sure!

[@bryannichols9834]

Lots of opportunities! That’s great. I love chasing muleys with my bow.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Nothing better!

[@elliotyork8089]

Nice hunt. Always fun to see a bunch of stocks.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks big E!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Easy E, thanks for watching!

[@philipmclean842]

Keep up the great content glad to have something to watch waiting for season to start

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

More episodes to come!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@jakeellis3765]

What an awesome video. Some crazy big bucks. Definitely putting archery in Nebraska on the bucket list.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Jake! Good luck on the giveaway, buddy!

[@jadenpace9674]

Love this video, even though the tag didn't get filled it was a great footage and so many animals were observed!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you, Jaden!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, bro!

[@codywegner3389]

Cool hunt! Love that you guys aren't afraid to pound new ground! And some bonus antlers to go with it!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you, Cody!

[@nickpeterson4411]

I didn't know there were mule deer in nebraska! I guess you learn something new each day!

[@MuleyFreak]

Ha ha. Thanks for watching!

[@winterwolf13]

At least he found deer. I couldnt find any shooters in nevada this year.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

It’s getting tougher and tougher to find nice bucks everywhere. Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Very true! Better than seeing nothing

[@andreweaston6680]

Send it series has not disappointed! Good stuff. Keep up the good work guys!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

We're glad you're enjoying it, Andrew. Thanks for the support!

[@MuleyFreak]

What was your favorite part of Aaron's hunt?

[@winterwolf13]

The entire thing

[@jadenpace9674]

the fact that you can tell how hard bow hunting is!

[@brandongerwig6577]

The Freak videos are well edited and professional quality, but I love the actual reality base they have. So many hunting shows make it seem like every time out offers trophy encounters and trophy kills. Reality says that a hunting trip can be full of daylight to dark days of walking your butt off and nothing to show for it but the experience. The experience, though, is still a blast when you love this sport!

[@roberthumphries5678]

Lot's of driving for an empty tag, but that is what keeps you coming back.

[@MuleyFreak]

That's what keeps us coming back, man!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Yessir. Definitely a hunt that still eats at me.

[@ErikVanWoerkom]

Looks like there were a few opportunities on some good mule deer bucks. Great film!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Still sick about those missed opps 😭

[@chrisochoa1222]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Makes you push harder to get back out there and do it again! Too bad you never saw that first buck again! Big and kind of dumb... Perfect combo!

[@ErikVanWoerkom]

Nothing like a big dumb muley buck! Ha ha.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

LOL still can't believe he stood broadside so long

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@laneulmer4172]

What a crazy hunt! Too bad you weren't able to fully connect on one of those studs but being a bowhunter myself it sure does make it fun to go on that many stalks in a trip

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

It definitely wasn’t a boring trip! Thanks for watching.

[@aricbartlett7127]

It's all about opportunities! Thanks for sharing!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Appreciate you watching, Aric!

[@MuleyFreak]

You got that right!

[@markmccaleb4038]

Awesome looking hunt. Some quality deer there as well

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

A couple of nice bucks for sure!

[@MuleyFreak]

QUALITY! Next year!

[@Brnoutdoors]

Midwest Muleys, it was cool to see something different. As always, seems like a hunt that must be earned.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

Seems like mule deer are almost always earned. Thanks for watching!

[@craigpoppinga183]

Any hunt is a great hunt, and times with friends always awesome. Enjoyed it

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching, Craig!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Craig!

[@johnhusenitaii7001]

Love your videos, and the kryptek love.

[@MuleyFreak]

Heck yeah! Thanks for watching, John.

[@twooldguyswithcrossbows5170]

Not the ending you wanted but awesome hunt and trip!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@seanspeers8965]

Hunting not harvesting great job way to keep with it work itself out man Hard to hunting in Nebraska

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks, Sean. Bowhunting can be tough but there's nothing else like it.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Sean. Be sure to subscribe!

[@vog7271]

Super cool opportunities, I’m looking forward to my first Nebraska deer tag this year!

[@brettferrin8482]

Way to not shoot that last day buck. It is hard to eat tag soup but killing just to avoid tag soup is a tough decision. Great hunt Aaron.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching, Brett!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@peezy69]

Awesome film! Glad the buck ended up being okay 👍

[@ErikVanWoerkom]

Peezy like buck muley bucks.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Peezy’s Pizza cafe

[@coulsonrich8802]

Lots of fun Midwest bucks!

[@MuleyFreak]

Yes they are!

[@dwhall20]

Definitely a little different than high country hunting. Looks like a fun place though. I'm sure that place is completely different after the corn gets cut.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Most definitely. They say the big boys come out after the corn is cut. But it’s tough getting on them.

[@MuleyFreak]

It's a lot different than the high country! It's fun hunting mule deer in all types of terrain!

[@OutYonder45]

My brother was pissed cause I wasn't subscribed yet so here I am!

[@MuleyFreak]

Haha better change that! 😂

[@OutYonder45]

@@MuleyFreak Don't ya worry! I already did! Haha!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Welcome! Haha time to binge!!

[@OutYonder45]

@@aaronvanwoerkom6401 Haha I've seen a lot of the videos and I have already bought some Muley Freak shirts and hats just never subscribed for some reason!

[@ErikVanWoerkom]

Yes, what's wrong with you! Just kidding. You'll enjoy the channel.

[@242brick]

Looked like a really fun place to hunt muleys in, adding this to my list of places to try someday.

[@MuleyFreak]

Yessir. Thanks for watching, Aaron.

[@dogancokacar4082]

Great to see challenging hunts

[@MuleyFreak]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisnunez2911]

Memories whats its all about.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Amen. Would have been better with a buck haha but that's how it goes.

[@MuleyFreak]

100%!

[@evangunderson44]

So many tall bucks!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

It’s crazy how their antlers/frames are shaped differently than out West!

[@nathanielv9539]

Tough to stalk deer in the open like that. Great opportunities, sometimes it just doesn't come together. A good lesson to check your gear after a long road trip

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Amen. Always check your gear when you get to the destination! Was in too much of a hurry/too excited to get out hunting I guess ha

[@MuleyFreak]

It's tough stalking mule deer in the open like the for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@delbertwagler3346]

Some pretty nice Muley‘s too bad you didn’t get you one

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching. It was too bad - still stings.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@selahslayss]

So close!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@alejandroquiroz7392]

This right here will really show people how difficult it is to archery hunt. Some people dnt understand until they have lived it. Great example of the archery season struggles right here! Great video great film perfect situations gone wrong in a second i love it! I hope u get er done my friend!

[@MuleyFreak]

Well said! thanks for watching!

[@cameronsmith2909]

Great hunt, thanks for the channel

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@brettstock3284]

3rd gen 4Runner FTW Hoping to take mine to NE Fall 2024

[@kevinocana5899]

Mule deer are hard to stock, good footage maybe next time!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Absolutely, especially when you have no cover!

[@MuleyFreak]

Very true, Kevin. Mule deer are always a challenge with a bow. Thanks for watching!

[@ryansennett6501]

Just wondering where you did your hunting. If love to hunt there

[@hd-outdoors8297]

real deal stuff right here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Spot n stalk is tough hunting.

[@lesterhersh7184]

Those where nice deer. Good filming too

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks Lester, wish we could have gotten one! But we're glad Collin got that buck Aaron missed!

[@dalewengerd1220]

Great video

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you, Dale!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Dale.

[@nicholaserickson5654]

I was in Nebraska last year, hoping to go again this year

[@MuleyFreak]

Where abouts?

[@907FantasySports]

Killer video

[@MuleyFreak]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👊

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks for watching, Taylor!

[@alanmccrory1598]

Sweet video, top notch.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thanks, Alan!

[@MuleyFreak]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danielsonnenberg4848]

Looks awesome. Try driving 21 hours and then hunt all day. That's fun.

[@MuleyFreak]

LOL. That doesn't sound fun at all actually. ;)

[@michaelsummers6857]

Cool country thanks for sharing.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@devanfisher5851]

Looking forward to more content

[@MuleyFreak]

Lots more coming your way, Devan!

[@hunterjeffres9528]

I don't agree with getting contact on a buck and then hunting any deer but that buck. I was kind of glad you didn't get any more shots on bucks. I am glad that the deer you clipped was healthy and harvested later. Y'all do have a lot more years under your belt hunting archery than I do, though. That is why I watch your show. Especially Tyler and Aaron. This was a great film though and really showed what mid west hunting can produce with Conner's buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for the feedback, brother. We really appreciate it!

[@MtnWBassin]

Dopeee🤘🤘

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@HuntinHorns]

awesome video in the low lands of mid western USA

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Kurt!

[@TrueLineOutdoors]

Awesome hunt!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Thank you!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, sir.

[@williamlee704]

In to win! Thanks for the opportunity!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodger602]

The difference in terrain from out west is crazy. That makes things interesting and challenging

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Extremely difficult to hide yourself out there! And the big bucks tuck hard in the corn.

[@rodger602]

@@aaronvanwoerkom6401 oh ya I can imagine. And that corn is thick! I’ve hunted Pigs in corn and there is no seeing in that stuff

[@RioGrandeficher]

That one buck was destined to die lol great video

[@jordanembrey8322]

Heck yeah 💪

[@MuleyFreak]

We enjoy getting out and chasing bucks with our bow!

[@jamesborden1009]

Sure is tough sometimes.

[@Familyman530]

That does make you sick when that happens

[@MuleyFreak]

For sure! It's good to know the buck was successfully harvest during rifle season though.

[@Familyman530]

@@MuleyFreak that is super nice that it happened that way! Thanks for the awesome videos brother I will definitely subscribe 😁 take care and God Bless

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

I was definitely down after that first day. Just gotta' keep your head up and keep trucking along though.

[@Familyman530]

@@aaronvanwoerkom6401 most definitely. It’s just part of what we all go through and what we hate but also love at the same time lol

[@MuleyFreak]

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[@joshmatty1077]

Public or private?

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Josh! ;)

[@gregjackson878]

🤘🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

We love you, Greg!

[@darreniorio9317]

Dude.… you’re taking way too many irresponsible shots… sorry not sorry

[@matthewjewell7216]

You guys need to stop making 70 yard shots. You may be able to hit 4 inch circles at that distance, but you cant take into account the animal movements at that distance. Especially when its just looking at you. I also feel like you draw blood, your hunt is over. That allows you the time to ask yourself, should I take this shot. I hear guys like the meateater crew dogging archery for wounding deer and always wondered why. Watching guys like this makes sense. Throwing arrows whenever you're within 100 yards.

[@MuleyFreak]

First and foremost, that's the individual hunter's call on whether he decides to continue the hunt or not. In this case, Aaron made the determination the buck would live and he was right. If you watch through until the end you'll see a rifle hunter harvested the buck at a later date. As far as the MeatEater Crew goes...I don't really care what they say about bow hunters. We are all entitled to our own opinions. Let's just leave that at that.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Ditto on what has already been said to you. Additionally, I recall the "MeatEater" crew wounding a bull at 100 yards with a muzzleloader... it's hunting, it happens. I was extremely confident at 70 yards when I left for the hunt - and when I took that shot, unfortunately I didn't capitalize.

[@danielbaca1078]

Awesome video

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching Daniel!