Minnesota Muzzleloader Whitetail SUCCESS! Big Buck Down

On a muzzleloader hunt in Minnesota, Sam Ubl is forced to call 911 from the deer stand moments after shooting a nice whitetail buck!
This hunt takes place with Sam Ubl and Steve Jeffrey from Chase Nation, hosted by Hunter Flanders and Veil Camo with Fin-and-Bone Outfitters in Southeast Minnesota. NO ONE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE for the outcome of this hunt. What happened in the woods that day was coincidental and a result of the muzzle blast causing severe benign vertigo. The resulting hypothermia in addition to the vertigo was caused from a combination of being in frigid temperatures all day, moisture caused from sweat earlier in the day and stumbling into a creek while attempting to walk out while nearly unconscious and dizzy.

[@theskinnypinehuntingco.6346]

Heard the full story on the Working Class Bowhunter podcast. He definitely goes into great detail and you can hear the emotion in the story from being this close to losing his life. He made a point to say kiss your babies and your family, tell them you love them, because just because something hasn't happened before, doesn't mean it wont happen next time. Be safe, and have a plan folks. Glad you are ok Sam!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you! Really appreciate the listen, the watch and you taking the time to leave such kind feedback!

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[@Blackpanther_risen]

Glad you're ok. Always remember to let someone know where you are hunting....

[@ChaseNationTV]

Absolutely. A hard lesson learned!

[@finalnotchoutdoors3779]

What a story to tell! Watching this video and hearing the phone call really gave me some chills! Really reminds a guy of how fast things can turn in the woods! Gives me a strong feeling of wearing ear protection now! Glad you made it out and are doing good! God was with you!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for the awesome feedback!!! And thank you for the kindness. Good luck this fall!

[@CharlieHo1krr]

Another watcher after hearing about this on WCB. I'm concerned I may have some symptoms coming on as well. I'll be paying closer attention to rifle concussion until I get it checked out.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for watching! No time like the present to better prepare yourself for the unimaginable. There’s over prepared and then there’s just plain being prepared. Just be prepared.

[@warneckefarm6812]

Glad you are better,, that was nerve racking listening to 911. ❤

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you. Lesson learned!

[@joereidoutdoorsman.3136]

That had to be scary man stay safe. Live in vilas county myself lifelong resident heard younsay you have a cabin in eagle river thats cool hell might even hunt the same areas lol. New sub.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Was it ever… worst feeling in the world.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Dude that was such a scary situation…you could hear it in your voice that it was a life or death situation. Super sketchy!!! So glad you are safe Sam!!!!!!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you 🙏 Almost done eating the venison with the writing in the packaging, “Vertigo Buck.”

[@sherryleesheskey2690]

Forgot to add...Congratulations on your Muzzleloader buck!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thanks so much!!!

[@nicholaswingler4759]

Heard about this on the WCB Podcast and knew I had to give it a watch!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for watching, glad you found us!

[@geraldgerow3689]

So many missing hunters ..this might explain some of the disappearances.....without a phone and further out in the bush you wouldn't have had a chance of survival...thank God you're doing well...great shot on a great buck by the way

[@ChaseNationTV]

We would agree! Thanks for the kind words, means a lot to me!

[@Chad_Rusher]

Congratulations bud glad your ok bro

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you. Blessed to still be here.

[@Roundhead79]

So crazy! Scary! Shot out to the dispatcher. So glad someone was watching over you!!!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Agreed! Thank you

[@sherryleesheskey2690]

Wow! What a scary situation, Sam! I suffer from vertigo...typically escalates during colder weather so I have to do exercises before bedtime to keep it in check. Just another reason to always have my cellphone on me in the woods, and always harness in the treestand. Great capture of your experience, as always. Hope you are feeling much better now Sam!!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for the note. I apologize for the delay in my response, I missed your comment.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

So glad your ok chief and nice buck.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you! Sorry it took a min for me to reply, I somehow missed the comment. I really appreciate you.

[@evanborgerding4223]

Vertigo is no joke. Best way I can describe it, it's like riding on a roller-coaster while black out drunk but you're conscious for all of it. Oh and you can't get off. Congrats on a beautiful buck.

[@ChaseNationTV]

You got that right! Thank you!!!

[@justinadams159]

Of course, it couldn’t happen on a night when you didn’t shoot a deer

[@ChaseNationTV]

Right??

[@alexschomers1281]

Camped in that valley last weekend,one of my best friends has a farm where the road splits in the bottom and my significant others family farm that her brother bought is just before you head up the hill. I’ve seen big deer in there over the years.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Crazy small world!

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

wow, I'm glad you got help. I had something similar happen but it was my blood surgar had gone low. I was in my climber. rescue personal got me down some how , I don't remember as I had blacked out.. Thank God for Gps on my phone. That's a very nice buck, I hope you get back to feel better very soon.

[@ChaseNationTV]

That’s a scary situation. For Sam the doctor recommended he not climb trees anymore. Hunting from the ground is his preferred method, but it’s going to be awfully hard to stop him from climbing trees in the future. Lifelines and safety harness equipment are a definite must.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

@@ChaseNationTV the day that happens and i can't climb to hunt most likely will be my last days hunting.. turkey from a blind sure..

[@Splitshot1]

Very scary. I'm so glad your ok...I worked with a lady that suffered from vertigo..It was a major health issue in her life, I felt so bad for her..I've never heard of that happening to someone after they shot a gun..It's gotta be a one in a million?...Anyway buddy, soon happy your gonna be good to go and btw...Heck of a buck..stay safe.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for the response and of course for watching the video. Surely do appreciate your supportive words, also. Thank you

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

that shit will knock the hell out of you. i get it about 3 times a yr i know what he went through first hand. that was a great buck he shot. thanks for taking us along and showing us what happen.

[@ChaseNationTV]

You got that right! Sorry to hear it’s so common for you. It’s awful. Scary not know when it will come back.

[@fishlovme]

Great video, nice buck! Glad you ended up ok. Vertigo sucks! I've had it a few times but have never passed out yet when it's triggered.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for the great feedback. You’re right about vertigo. Aweful

[@midwestracksrodsoutdoors]

Wow, Sam, that was hard to watch. What a scary situation to have to go through. Congrats on a great buck.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thanks guys 🙏

[@randybrittenham4874]

Yeah I have vertigo with meniears disease and it’s not fun at all I’m glad you are safe and continue to do what you love to do.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Sorry to hear. And thank you for the nice words. Safe hunts this fall.

[@TheRuss127]

Yeah watching this after listening to working class bowhunter

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thank you for the listen on the WCB podcast and even more for the watch!

[@n.s.8803]

Scary situation, glad you're okay. Congrats on the buck and doe.

[@ChaseNationTV]

🙏 Always appreciate you watching and even more for leaving kind feedback!

[@mikekolbeckoutdoors6225]

As usual, awesome film! Thankful you came out of that unforeseen situation with your health intact. Keep Chasin’

[@ChaseNationTV]

Means a lot, Mike! Thank you for watching and leaving us kind feedback!

[@russmarsolek3729]

This is so ironic! I am 70 years old and just this past season, while hunting in SE Minnesota I shot a large doe during the ML season. Hunting alone, and .5 miles to drag her across the top and then .2 miles downhill. Things seemed OK but when I got home at 5:30 PM I was not feeling good. 20 minutes later I think I am dying; throwing up every 30 minutes (except they were all major dry heaves!). This went on till 7:00 AM the next morning! My wife had to call for an ambulance because I was so dizzy that I could not even open my eyes or I would fall down! Straight to the ER. After major testing, it was not a stroke (as I had thought that it was) but my first bout with vertigo. After 5 sessions with the PT Tech at Winona Health (that girl was great!) I am back to 100%. Never had vertigo before and I never want it again. Lessons learned? I ALWAYS send my position to my sons via ONX as well as communications before I get there. When I am there. And when I am home!

[@ChaseNationTV]

Wow! Just wow. The amount of stories that have been coming in with relatively similar experiences is overwhelming. While recording this story on the Working Class Bowhunting Podcast we talked about what the odds are of this happening; does this happen more often than most might realize? I think the answer is yes, absolutely - we tend to keep our heads turned to negative thoughts until it happens to affect us directly. Thank you for watching and leaving us a comment with your story, we sincerely appreciate you.

[@fosgatenut03]

Wow... Just wow... Had you blacked out in the creek, and not made it back to the blind.... The sound of your voice in the moment on the call really hit hard... Great story, and buck, but man, that is unimaginable. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ChaseNationTV]

Thanks for the view and leaving us the feedback. It was hard to re-watch over and over during the edit process. Definitely not something I wanted to re-live, but the story should help someone somewhere I hope. Better planning, etc.

[@ThePersonToBlame]

We got some beautiful land in this neck of the woods, glad our emergency personnel could help out and make sure you made it home. Hope you come back when its green or better yet, in the fall. Tough to beat our views.

[@ChaseNationTV]

Assuming you're from the immediate area of Winona, we couldn't agree more - beautiful terrain!

[@VermontFshingAdventures]

Man hearing you tell this story on Workingclass Bowhunter and then watching it knowing what was going to happen was an intense watch. Glad your ok. And awesome content always. Keep it up! Time for an ear protection sponser😂

[@tray22]

do you have the link to the workingclass bowhunter video? This was a crazy one for sure. I haven't had vertigo from recoil before but I do get it from time to time.

[@VermontFshingAdventures]

@@tray22 I don’t think they have released the video version of the podcast yet but I’m sure they will. The audio version is on Spotify, just dropped yesterday. All of WCB podcast are great you should check them out.