Cal in the Field: Mule Deer by Canoe w/ OnX | S1E03 | MeatEater

Presented by onX
In this episode of Cal’s Week in Review: In the Field, MeatEater’s Director of Conservation, Ryan Callaghan and Eric Siegfried of onX navigate around the crowds and into a hard to access piece of public land in Montana for a mule deer rifle hunt. Eric uses his E-scouting expertise alongside Cal’s river savvy to get to a spot that would be unknown and possibly forgotten without the public land data provided by onX-also a canoe, they’ll need a canoe.
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Special Thanks to the U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management
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[@njgrplr2007]

Callaghan does a real good job on the show and it's obvious he's a very good Hunter. Need more Cal!

[@domenicm3083]

110%

[@martinwiebe125]

Totally agree! He seems like a really down to earth guy.

[@Archie_Fletcher]

We 💚 Cal

[@luismota6231]

Agree a 1000 per cent. Not a 100

[@josephsmithmeyer1195]

I agree if you my favorite episodes are when they take Joe Rogan and his buddy out mule deer hunting in the canoes and Blacktail hunting in Alaska

[@SheepDogWolfHunter]

As a Montana hunter born and raised I wanna thank you Cal' for embodying what it means to be an ethical hunter. Been Watching you and Rinella for years now and yall are showing the non hunting world that we're not murdering psychopaths. You guys inspire me to be a better hunter and to push myself farther than I've ever been. Stay safe, God bless and keep at it.

[@BOBofGH]

"Against my wandering tendencies, I'm here where the deer are." lol I personally felt this

[@anthonyc486]

Same! hahaha.

[@martinwiebe125]

Same here lol

[@kennykoalaz5922]

Dude more important what is the story behind your KZbin name? Do tell ?

[@serosedserio6531]

When the deer kicks up like that, in my experience, you hit it.

[@harrisonbuck2749]

probably cut a little hair off his back

[@bob5357]

Even without the arching of the back? I see hits when an animal " staples" (all feet up, back arched up), especially if hitting a bit far back. Not sure if a straight kick indicates a hit. Never a guarantee on these things sadly.

[@WYO2K]

I've seen a deer kick exactly like that when a kid lit off a firecracker.

[@PatrickBageant]

You got your experience the same way I did: by having it happen. He hit it high in the gut, the wound is visible if you slow it down and watch the frames.

[@shotgunsam23]

If you look close at it you can see that it just gave him a haircut.

[@dd8641]

It is comforting to see that even the pros still miss sometimes. I missed one last year and it tore me up to the point I thought about not hunting. Thanks Cal for being open about the successes but failures as well.

[@czarandmaeve]

Thank you for your honesty. Sorry for your misfortune. Hopefully this year will be better for you. Keep your head up my friend.

[@flush240sx6]

Three episodes in one hour with Callahan, man this year getting off to a great start. #coronavirus #keepemcomin

[@mirzarustemov7700]

Not the rescue we wanted... But the rescue we needed

[@newperspective1318]

Yes these episodes are awesome. I like that there barely any cussing personally. I stopped watching Meat eater even though I love that show. Steve starting pushing cursing boundaries a little to much for me. I watch huntings show religiously because of the clean entertainment it offers.

[@Bigjohnson1515]

@@newperspective1318 lol you're joking, right?

[@newperspective1318]

@@Bigjohnson1515 About what? Meateater cussing more than usual in season 8 or the fact I don't watch TV except for hunting videos? I do the later because watching the filth on TV corrupts my character. If I watch all the episodes of hunting public for instance I get no filth such as sex, cussing, immorality, homosexuality etc. Just pure clean entertainment. I don't want to end up on the 6 o'clock news for no sins I committed by not keeping myself from bad influence. It works for me man. Before I was a Christian I was into gangs and getting deeper into drugs and gangbanging etc. Till a retired airforce high ranking soldier took me hunting. I left gangs after that first hunt. This changed my life like I said it works for me.

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Church of Christ Ministries by Karl lol! Loved this episode. The frustration shown by a slight cussing act shows character. Relax, I bet your a wild man at the bar on Friday nights lol! #theraoneineverytown all in good spirits. God made us in his image. 😃👍🏻

[@TheSecretGaijin]

I’m not a hunter but between Ryan and Steve, they’ve given me a great new respect for hunters and hunting. These guys aren’t just meat heads, they’re many layers deeper. Good on these guys. Keep up the great stuff.

[@paulmorison7744]

The way that buck mule kicked and was hunched up with his ears pinned back before the second are all tell tale signs he was hit. That being said though we don't know how much searching was done off camera and is just a bad situation all the way around. Cal readily admitted how much that can play into the confidence on a hunt and what a mind game it becomes. Props to Cal and the meateater crew for posting this even if though it didn't go the way that anybody would want.

[@aaandy44]

Swear, you could easily paint a house with Cal’s mustache 😂

[@domenicm3083]

3500sqft + house, nothing less

[@jimstaub2308]

Cal, you could get a hell of a fund raiser going in which folks pay you to trim that germ-stash. Yuk.

[@drewt3210]

@@jimstaub2308 Gotta assume his wife would be high bidder. Can't imagine what the poor gal must think each and every time she has to kiss that bristle.

[@1stuart1]

As an adult onset hunter that got lucky a few times early on, and a ROUGH adjustment back to reality (years of tag soup), it really means a lot to see a hunter I really look up to go through similar struggles. Thanks for keeping it real Cal. Always one of my long time favorites of the Meat Eater crew.

[@travisjohnhall]

I really enjoyed this hunt. Not about the kill but the adventure, the most important facet of these types of hunts.

[@igorlimansky5053]

Great series! I appreciate Cal's perspective on nature, his ability to tell the story of the place and his willingness to share the tough parts of the hunt. I hope there are more of these.

[@one-WildCard]

I love this series Cal In The Field.... more, more, more.. PLEASE!! and stretch them out at least 30 min. fantastic series. Thank you :)

[@andrewnelson8181]

Glad to see you're human like the rest of us, Cal! Respect for your authenticity and keeping your chin up.

[@SorebackLarry]

Been there. A miss, we all had or heard the stories. It's the experience to take home in anticipation of next time. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@vhauser416]

Thanks Cal! Your work is much appreciated.

[@stcroixoutdoors]

A beautiful film and some great story-telling! I really enjoyed it! I find myself watching and re-watching so many of the MeatEater crew's work, as it is truly immersive and reminds me how much amazing public land we have in this nation and how hard we all should be working to make sure we continue to have it and that it continues to provide. Thank you so much for that film! Just wonderful!

[@stlllearning5800]

What an awesome hunt! Especially for us guys hunting public ground. Thanks so very much for sharing in the adventure, Cal! Anyone of us who've been out there long enough has had some of those shots that keep you staring at the ceiling in the wee hours and wondering just what went wrong. That's deer hunting! Thanks again and keep 'em coming!

[@billyconnelly6468]

Living life to the fullest! Living vicariously through you all atm!

[@funkbro01]

Thanks again Cal. What a great story and beautiful cinematography.

[@ryanbuckley3314]

Great lesson, Cal. If you're gear is giving you trouble, and you're not sure about your next shot, put down your rifle and support the other hunters around you. When you get home get your rifle sorted out for next hunt.

[@perryhertler5198]

The authenticity of MeatEater really sets it apart. It's probably even more educational seeing a hunter of Callahan's caliber missing shots. Callahan's humility through those misses is admirable.

[@Lonelake]

Love the new Cal series! Meateater crew is the new voice for the modern hunter. Thanks!

[@sierrahamilton7232]

I love Cal so much. I don't know the dude, but damn do I resonate with his mentality.

[@michaelsmith3381]

Great video, please make more like this. It’s always great to see someone work harder, endure more, and show success is possible.

[@roberthayes6788]

Love the honesty of this show....success or failure it is all shown....also with beautiful land good company and new experiences y'all always say there is no bad day!

[@mattschultz1638]

Definitely one of my favorite hunting videos. Keep up the good work!

[@rackman1n2]

Great episode! Thank you for the honesty of the truths of hunting and missing. Been there. Keep them episodes coming!

[@jamesclose5085]

I have watched hundreds of hours of video footage of hunting, deer, caribou, moose, bear and other species over the last five years. I have come to this conclusion, if I could go on only one guided hunt before I die, it would be with Brian Callaghan. I would not care if we even saw the target species, this is one special person.

[@kevinfitzsimmons1258]

CAL we don't mind the misses or the cursing! You broke a yolk my man! How could you!?

[@jaredf5000]

me and cal must be the only folks who dont give a damn about the yolk haha

[@williamchristy3063]

I love sharing the field with good honest hunters who respect other hunters and their gear.

[@JL-xn3zy]

Great job Cal and Meateater! Keep em coming!!!👍👍👍

[@randomconsumer4494]

The time is never wasted. Even when you come home with out 1.

[@philtaylor9789]

Great show! So nice to see an honest hunting show that shows what we all go through and not just monster bucks on managed farms!

[@ChiropracticBowers]

We all have been in that struggle and love the taste of adventure , bitter and sweet.

[@jasonholmberg]

Can't wait for the next episode. Keep 'em coming Cal!

[@instantrush2683]

Cal has become my spirit animal.

[@buckmusky2201]

I'd honestly like to watch a 20 min video about the story of that canoe.

[@stubbytrunk8226]

Love watching Callaghan. Knowledge bombs

[@travisskar3576]

I haven’t watched MeatEater videos for months, but Cals videos are awesome!

[@johnnywhite1681]

Great hunting video! Shows the tough parts and the beautiful parts.

[@dexikid]

Man! I want more! Podcast is awesome and videos are great. More Cal!

[@dougbotha8768]

I can’t get enough of these videos

[@chrisw5150]

I really respect and appreciate the fact your hunting public land!!

[@natemiller448]

Revisiting this 3 years later.... Cal is still the stand-out preseter in the MeatEater outfit...and I still think that first "miss" was a bad hit. *that said, showing the ugly parts of this 'game'(misses/self-doubt, worry for the animal), is important and real. I thank MeatEater for keeping it real.

[@bradnat05]

Yes - more Cal in the Field please!!

[@jacobceparano]

My all-time favorite "pro" hunter! Thanks for always keeping it real! Wishing you the best Cal!!!

[@chaevansawyers]

All that beautiful scenery is trippy. It almost feels like I’m on x😏

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Great episode 😃👍🏻 love hunting big bucks! It goes to show, just because you have a rifle doesn’t guarantee success. I’ve been there. Montana is beautiful. Can’t wait to hunt it in the near fur tire. So untouched and pure. Thanks for sharing your experience Cal! Great podcast too (tour weekend review)! Been listening for awhile now. Keep em rollin. 🤙🏻😃

[@justingarant9367]

That would be such a hard space to be in. Not sure if it’s in your head, or the area your in or the equipment. Really enjoy your positivity and keep fuelling forward Cal. Excellent video

[@timchamberlain5858]

It was honestly really nice to see so many misses in this episode. Sometimes MeatEater can feel like a bit of "tv magic" with how good a shooter Steve is in how rarely he misses.

[@d25usonny]

unless he's using a bow...

[@tannercampbell8027]

@@d25usonny yes of course unless he’s using a bow!

[@cowboyupland]

Perfect. Gives a realistic perspective of a good hunt.

[@BKxALLDAY]

Loving this series, keep up the great content guys!

[@bwall6223]

More Cal’s in review! Cal and Jani are two of my favorite friends behind Steve Rinella of course

[@jrigg04]

Thanks very much for these meat eater. Just what I needed!

[@jayveec352]

I'm not in any way shape or form an outdoor person. I have hunted and fished and failed miserably and now avoid it, but your show I'm addicted to. More please. Love from Canada. Be safe

[@lonnygehring3043]

From what I've seen, Cal is a very saavy hunter who knows what he is doing. I'd venture, that if it was a hit, he'd not be hunting anymore, but looking for a carcass. Even though my initial reaction was a hit, I'll take his word and experience that it wasn't. Great vid from a guy who has a standards and ethics I can respect.

[@Badger9269]

This is the most “This Old House” episode I’ve seen. It’s something I would want to watch with my dad.

[@foreignbeggar3783]

I love this new series. and cal is a class act.

[@robertflint4115]

When he stated he burned the last of the daylight looking for clues, I assumed in the area where he shot at the buck ...In my history of hunting, a buck that kicks is usually hit (not 100% of the time), just not a good one. I am sure he looked diligently.....I like Cal's outlook on hunting and was glad to see he is putting out some videos...Keep on trucking man.

[@loopmtz]

Definitely thought it was a hit!!!

[@randyo.3617]

Yep, first shot , legs buck up, hit, runs downhill, scares a different buck uphill , shoots and Misses that shot, and the last deer, can't see it, definitely sounded like deer slap. A hit again, Only cal knows, that's just what I thought I saw, and heard.

[@elktough777]

Yah after that second shot I swear I could see a blood spot on the side of the deer. But I am sure he checked all he could to make sure

[@chronicdro100]

Yeah definitely looked like he hit that deer don’t see to many deer kick there legs like that when they aren’t hit

[@Atlas531]

Re-watched the first shot in slow mo a bunch of times...only thing I can figure is that he hit a branch or the dirt way in front of the deer and it got hit by a bit of shrapnel or rock shards. It got hit by something, just nothing lethal (assuming Cal put in some effort looking for blood).

[@MaysonGreenMachine]

Thanks for another great video MeatEater.

[@derekbeyers8804]

Great hunt! We all have misses and that really a let down but I like the attitude and the way you guys handled it. Awesome knowledge and hunting etiquette. Good luck out there and be safe

[@Grooveset]

ya def dig this series. keep em comin. also, that petrified wood was insane. only seen bigger at gem shows.

[@lindenkaps2235]

Loved the video. Please put out more!!!!!

[@mikegomez8706]

This dude is the most underrated part of meat eater

[@JawsTodd]

Good stuff, the reality of hunting and campfire cookin’ t’boot.

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Great hunt. Tough. No Doubt. But a well told story. Cheers.

[@MrsMactime]

Anyone else have a mental image of Cal's stache moving around even when he's only on voiceover? LOL

[@bikes4fonte6]

Some day I would be stoked to hunt with Cal he is Such a awesome dude.

[@EatsOnTheStreets]

Great new show! Keep them coming!

[@johnhastings353]

Dude. You hit that deer w first shot. Blood running down side of deer looked like to me. Obvious you nailed it

[@williambarnett52]

More cal in the field! this is great content!

[@jamesmayers5468]

I think this is one of the best Meat Eater episodes yet

[@naturallyaspirated78]

I love seeing these videos because I am a detcated Hunter and I live in Montana

[@benweir665]

Callaghan is the man.

[@e4engineering654]

brilliant. Thanks Okal!

[@davidjordan8093]

Must suck to go through personal shit and have a camera catch all your fuck ups... much respect to Cal for taking us on this journey with him. I missed a dandy ten point this year and when I shot I scared him onto another hunter and he got it! I shook his hand and congratulated him... all you can do man.

[@daleyadventures3896]

Glad to see I'm not the only one to miss!

[@jasonguerra3763]

One thing I can say is I'm glad this guy has a show and represents the hunting community he truly gets what it is to hunt and I have total respect for the way he speaks about the respect of the animals and the experience some of greatest experiences weren't the day I killed the biggest buck I have on the wall but the times I blew it on the biggest bucks I've ever had the chance to shoot and that's hunting to me it's the experience not the kill but that's always a bonus

[@gintmurphy8365]

the production is always great. It's 9pm and I want to venture out

[@michaelallan8843]

I feel that pain, clean miss yesterday at last light and still has me sick.

[@BigMoe1290]

So good, makes me feel so damn excited getting my hunting license this year

[@harrisonsloan5276]

I started watching meat eater for Steve , but the more i hunt the more I like Cal and his segments

[@williamswilliams8164]

Favorite guy to learn and hunt with

[@garythesaint44]

Great set of vids and very entertaining, very natural in front of the camera, watch out Steve😂 lose the mo dude😂😂😂😂😂😂😳

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Appreciate the honesty. Really hope you spend time getting to know your rifle. The last shot sounded like it hit something...

[@jessrobinson4081]

Awesome series!

[@DirtySpriteHendrix]

I missed on a 4x4 bull elk this year after 5 days in pouring rain in northern alberta... such a heartbreaking feeling. Good hunt boys

[@macshatchetman13]

Cal is an exceptional host. Give the mustachioed man more episodes!

[@riffedwood5597]

That second miss really had to hurt. That’ll shake your confidence. Thanks for sharing your stories gentlemen

[@Thejakegee]

Excited for our fall opportunities.

[@tagoutcrew]

Great video! Looked like a really awesome adventure!

[@tterexx426]

As a hunter, it's just so nice to see that other hunters miss too... Most other hunting videos only show the perfect shots. We know Cal is a great hunter even when he misses once (EVERY hunter does sooner or later), but it's just nice to see that hunting isn't always easy. And to see how it bothers him, how he checks his gun to be sure what was up instead of staying in the good spot with the many deer, how honest he is, just shows that he really is an ethical hunter.

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

I always dig Cal. He does well.

[@Grayghost1969]

Watch out Steven, I think I have a new favorite Meateater host! Nice job Cal

[@13budkingjason]

you guys are awesome love the content

[@KphOutdoors27]

Great video!! More with old cal please

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

Agreed!

[@pieceofparadise9338]

Oh my god I can not wait to get out there!!!!

[@PaPrimitive]

Prairie dog runs from a hole in the bottom right section of the screen 16:52 kinda cool

[@briannagorman3119]

This video brought back memories of my earlier life when I hunted from my canoe in upstate NY. Gosh, those were really wonderful days. Thanks so much for bringing back those awesome days