BUCK AT 5 YARDS! Bow Hunting With a DECOY!

Ben shoots a buck at 5 yards coming to the decoy!
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[@fueltheaddictionoutdoors9281]

If someone offered me a day on Mark Drury’s IA farm or a trip to the buck nest with Zach... I’d take the latter

[@johndyer9232]

Fuel the Addiction Outdoors Same

[@scottmiller2455]

Yes, real hunting

[@davedavis3873]

Zach's massages are better after the hunt , huh ?

[@decaturridgebees8761]

Agreed

[@mikewisner8141]

TBH I would take any day in the deer woods ANY WHERE with anyone over the rest of the year stuck at work thinking about deer season !

[@Roy-zp6le]

So did I, lol, these guys r the real deal, love how they approach each and every hunt. Whether they get a deer or not, awesome videos. They prove if u r willing to go a lil bit further on public land, u will get your chances and opportunities. Hail to the THP.🦌🦌👍👌

[@billwhite7099]

Always refreshing to see these guys get a charge out of getting their buck. They all understand the experience is more important than the size. Great vid as always.

[@QuietCornerWoodsman]

The up close encounter will in many ways be more memorable than something with larger antlers. Im sure there will be no regrets. Congrats on another successful hunt THP!

[@scottmiller2455]

Can’t eat horns. Sitting here eating blackstrap from a buck this size: “Good Grits”

[@minkmink410]

I like big bucks

[@pelakoutdoors4341]

if your reading this have a blessed christmas !

[@gavinknapp2683]

You too!

[@chadfree5577]

You as well

[@lynnmoore2664]

@Pelak Outdoors You and yours have the same!

[@calebshifflett104]

Amen God bless you!

[@scottmiller2455]

Amen

[@Kurtdog63]

Everybody likes to see big rack deer get harvested, but really, I could watch hunts like this all day long. The strategy, the calling, decoying, the WEATHER, just all cool stuff, then buck comes in and almost walks over top of you. Glad you guys went to heavier arrow setups with fixed blade or COC. More lethal from multiple angles. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrSjcod]

You guys can’t imagine how much you have taught me and the guys I hunt with. Thank you for putting these awesome videos together and for sharing your knowledge

[@jrrhodes75]

Ben thanks for mentioning your arrow set-up. Due to THP and the Ranch Fairy episodes, I made the change over the summer. The bow tuning, the arrow tuning and etc. helped improve my set-up. This year my bow hunt track jobs did not occur, I watched each harvest fall/expire. THP ..... Thanks!!!!

[@britneywhitney100]

Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine kzbin.infoUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

[@calebshifflett104]

God bless y’all

[@c_turfgrass7773]

Why?

[@kalebbasso9143]

@@c_turfgrass7773 why not

[@336outdoors9]

@@c_turfgrass7773 God bless you!

[@BuckingFastard]

Somebody sneezed

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Love seeing you in front of the camera Ben again,the thp team never lets me down,the buck has character, Zach makes a great camera man, congratulations

[@samb4733]

Zac you are a true artists with filming

[@scottharrington2400]

That was crazy! I love the fact that you ground hunt. It brought back my desire to hunt like that again, I did this fall and had some great experiences. Thanks for lighting that fire again. Congratulations Keith! Great job Zach.

[@vanhekd]

THP is the real deal. Great hunters, sportsmen and respectful. Thanks for showing the way 👍

[@JohnSmith-kb7cy]

By far the best channel on KZbin! This looks like almost the exact spot zach shot his buck with jake in their ghillie suits a few years ago

[@Bowfella]

This is what I love about THP. They're not Rack hunters that judge others for "not killing mature bucks" then go ahead and pass on an older buck with smaller antlers.

[@coryschmitt4283]

That thing is pretty dang sweet..I really like unique deer like that..I personally would rather shoot unique looking deer

[@minkmink410]

I’d rather shoot a big deer

[@jamesharrell7159]

Don’t know if it’s where the camera is but man that’s got to be the most quiet bow I’ve ever heard.

[@elilarson2082]

The ground action you guys are capable of is absolutely amazing.

[@garydusang7821]

Nothing like setting up on buck sign, good call . Buck nest is legendary. Deer sign everywhere and the big gobbler tracks everywhere. Good video guys

[@timwhite7048]

Y'all just never cease to amaze. Yet another awesome video. Great planning, took a swing at the end just to see and it worked out quite nicely. Congrats boys. Until the next one...✌

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

Was actually a cool ass rack, long main beams with curled up tips. Pretty sweet fellas 🎯🍺🇺🇸

[@brentbroughton7989]

Man I am trying to study for finals and then my bell notification pops up.... well THP comes first.

[@swarktv199]

Made that big 49 on my Trig final😂

[@stevecrader3479]

How exciting is that!!! Last light, 5 yards, too cool for words. All this AND more hunting knowledge, THP rules.

[@jakemitchell1671]

FANTASTIC! The video title didn't give away the result! And that is a COOL deer! Great job.

[@jsmitty2047]

WOWZAS was that fast....that replay with the pullback, you can see how cold you were! Nice job.

[@UnlimitedWhitetailHunting]

Now that was cool!! Quick decoy story: We have an elevated hunting blind on the edge of a power line clearing foodplot we created. We have a decoy like Ted uses and used it in the foodplot one day and instead of taking it home my son just laid it under the elevated blind. The next person to hunt in the blind was my wife and not knowing the decoy was laying there, she freaked out in the predawn darkness when she saw it! She wondered why someone drug a deer under the blind.

[@PTBPTB-qr8ch]

Special place in HEAVEN for you guys!!! So happy for these videos and y'all success in the field and online. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE video on y'all wardrobes and keeping warm I this. Im from south Louisiana and making Iowa trip next year. Mosquitos are our biggest obstacle.

[@normanrobinson5238]

Good work Keith, nothing better than hunting with long time friends!

[@creekdrifteroutdoors7500]

Yalls videos get me so hyped to get out and go hunt! Just recently got into bow hunting and I cant wait to get my first deer!

[@boneheadsoutdoors6555]

good luck out there!

[@creekdrifteroutdoors7500]

@@boneheadsoutdoors6555 much appreciated, y’all! Same to yah!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

Another awesome video guys! My son has been deer hunting 19 years and I have been deer hunting for over 30 years. We both have watched your informative videos for the last several years. My son and I both got our largest bucks this year and I hold you at least partially responsible.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Geez, that was really something. Ben was on his game on that hunt. Wow, that was some of the best footage I have seen , but you guys really put out some great stuff to watch. Thanks for keeping it real and public.

[@matthewsims359]

That was awesome. I love hunting in the snow but hats off to yall for sticking it out in that rainy/slushy junk. It paid off. Congrats. Stay safe everybody

[@Jason-eo2vv]

I shot a 9 point a few years ago with about a 14" spread at 6 yards on the ground and it was exciting as anything else, when you lose that feeling you might as well quit

[@clintfraley1968]

Congratulations Ben! Love to see the ol Gooch leg shake! Lol. Well done guys. Makes me want to put in for an Iowa bow tag, even if I have to wait five years. Awesome!

[@josephstephens3852]

Congratulations Ben and Zack, you guys are awesome. I can't wait for the next episode.

[@brianc6739]

I don’t know how y’all do it. I’m the type of guy that sees a blazed trail full of deer tracks, I then scramble to find a hiding spot lol great job fellas!

[@bobbygreen2291]

Congratulations ben and Zach

[@dougwalton4831]

When I first looked at the ( bait pic ) lol I thought Zach was in an arm sling & injured !!! ( Damn blue sleeves ) .....

[@51cathedral51]

Dude Man!..... Man dude!!!!!! That was awesome!!!! Great filming! Awesome hunt! Snow hunts are the absolute best! You know you earn it when you get back dry your boots and wake up the next morning to relive the dream!

[@jimkeller8449]

You guys are the must ethical hunters I've ever watched, keep it up.

[@tanner.hartford]

Love the video guys. I plan on starting to hunt public next year. Good luck.

[@species9068]

Good chemistry here. You need to go off on your own and push the limits.

[@cdp50359]

Close don't even describe that! Congrats

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

I know Ted Miller shoots some monster bucks but for me these types of hunts are far more fun to watch and I feel the hunting skills, endurance, perseverance, determination, etc...are greater and success much sweeter. Not trying to bash or take anything away from Ted, just more impressed with bucks like this one. Great job fellas!!!

[@remingtonsmith734]

Good day when hunting public post

[@kennynewell85]

Great job guys. Awesome buck Ben! Congratulations, love when you and Zach get together.

[@nathanbush376]

I would shoot a 4 point at that yardage just for the excitement factor . great video

[@RandDCustoms2]

I always prioritize the THP videos!

[@billmcconnell1737]

Great flick. Killer footage. Highs an lows. What a cool trip . Excitement shake after the shot. You fella's are doing it right. Hell ya THP

[@vallee9666]

I can't believe how many Americans are named Dude! Dude is a gr8 camera man. Enjoyed the video!

[@bentpolski]

Well Done Ben and Zach! I enjoyed that. Ben check and Wax your Bow cables. Or maybe change them.

[@SpikesandGills]

Sweet hunt, sweet buck, sweeeeeeeet....lol. Loved it! I can't stress it enough but THP never disappoints!

[@dannyb6968]

Great job Ben, that was a nice shot.. You guys are all doing a great job on keeping it "The real Deal" Thank you.. I love watching y'all stalking up close and personal..

[@thedeerguys8831]

love that backpack and the zip tie for the racks idea

[@LifebytheHorns406]

Cliffhanger!!!! Great job as always fellas! Awesome hunt, I can feel the wet and cold come through the screen. On the ground at 5 yds, doesn't get much better!

[@sethwolpert1391]

Fist pumps are flying every time I see a video is posted from THP!!!!!

[@garytowne1548]

No anoying music love it.

[@rockhunter6260]

That buck was staggering when last filmed, no need to wait to track him👍🏻

[@tonymullins8437]

Those heavy FOC arrows at such close range are simply devastating. I'm not sure an 30.06 would have dropped him any quicker.

[@bradmason4556]

This may be my favorite hunt ever! Put in ten hours in the worst conditions and right at dark thirty... Thwap!

[@rogerallen5732]

Nice job of patience! And nice close quarters shot!

[@pamelapelech3249]

Looks like success. That buck got soo close. Great hunt.

[@MrBowNaxe]

That decoy is sick! What a crazy hunt. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@billyraycowan7984]

Awesome hunt...I know you probably wasn't thrilled, but the weather made it very interesting to watch. Got a couple questions though...1. You mentioned a 20 minute walk out, so whats your reasoning for cutting up and packing out over the game cart? 2. Do yo de-bone the entire dear to pack out? 3. There were 2 of you, so can 2 people pack out an entire buck, or did you have to make another, or multiple, trips?

[@bonesdc1]

Love this whole team.

[@TheK2008]

That's an awesome Hunt! Yeah, he is not the biggest buck, but what a cool hunt! I would have let one fly as well. It's about the memories and the experience. You guys are making me wanna spend more time on the ground.

[@amurdock18]

I don't even think Gabe Itches can make that shot! Wow

[@justindeming3553]

That was an excellent shot. You were ready at the crucial second you had. Nice job!

[@monsterhog1118]

Congrats Ben! that's a funky buck bro

[@HooligansMx]

That's why I shoot the Easton fmjs man 500grain total arrow with a 2in SHARPENED mechanical and I've yet to not have a pasthrough even through bones

[@Poopdar]

Mostly, I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one with a rolling disaster area of a truck deep into deer season.

[@hardnockbowfishing2879]

Quick decision, nice shot, he’ll definitely be tender! 🤠👍

[@underdogoutdoors]

Cool green light, I use red. Better than plain white light.

[@bobbythompson4553]

Love watching y’all you guys do it right and is always a learning experience watching you congratulations and cool looking buck watching y’all from Kentucky keep it flying

[@curtisj.pacejr.579]

Congrats Ben on that Iowa buck. A great in your face hunt.

[@Mjones8383]

Hunting in a food wet snow, always a fun, miserable day 🙃. Good job on the buck you guys got the public thing figured out.

[@wiscokid9890]

As much as I love archery I've been waiting for the gun hunts

[@danbuell492]

Awesome shot, awesome buck, awesome job all the way through👍

[@deannakoa3]

Great buck to harvest out the herd .

[@TrainHardLiveFree]

Awesome hunt boys,, that's as close of an encounter as ya get

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Awesome hunt guys,congrats

[@franchadick9672]

I enjoy the new addition, great passion for the hunt

[@bjmgolf3651]

From an Ohio fella to another Ohio fella, congrats on your first Iowa buck! Great footage showing the step by step process with your Iowa hunt. Keep up the great work and Merry Christmas to the entire Hunting Public group!! God Bless

[@alexcika9906]

Very cool , man that was a Close shot !!!!!!

[@craigcaspersen6004]

Crazy cool buck. Crazy cool hunt. Good job as always

[@calebbrinks943]

That was crazy close

[@billweihl2859]

That's a cool looking buck and its your trophy no matter what folks say it's the one you wanted to put your tag on. Awesome hunt and as always cool video to boot . Looks like Iowa is the bucks nest capital, never been there but it's on my bucket list for sure. As always be safe and stay healthy my friend.

[@stevebostic9812]

Well done fellas! Decoying can be magical.

[@jimpowers2047]

nice camera work Zach!.....we got the message you guys were covered up in buck sign!!!.....you guys make a great team it was a fun hunt!!!

[@craiglittler2318]

Skills skills skills kills

[@kennethbaney6407]

That was awesome, great job guys!

[@russbatzer6970]

That's what it's all about fellas nice job!!

[@jeremygilreath224]

I love these over the shoulder shots up close awesome men!!

[@bradeden1132]

Awesome as always. Ben is becoming a good hunter, and Zacks video work was damn good too.

[@delculbertson2369]

Congrats Ben! Great shot! Stay safe and travel safe, Cubby

[@therealjaketv4485]

Would love to see you guys try and come to Florida and do a public land hunt

[@nickpetraska3032]

Awesome hunt! Way to keep at it. That's a beautiful buck.

[@dwhunter8904]

Dude better get that string on his yoke re-served. Its fixen to pop. Great hunt guys !

[@gmass7238]

Awesome hunt guys ... Merry Christmas

[@dand4564]

Awesome hunt and buck! Great footage.