Cross Icy Snake River for Record Book Mule Deer - Western Hunting History

“Cross Icy Snake River” 1966 for Record Book Mule Deer,” Mike Eastman tells the real-life story of a dangerous crossing at -20 below zero of the Snake River to hunt a B&C Buck.
#hunting #history #deer #blazedtrailsforgotten
Contact Mike: [e-mail]
Mike's Wildlife Photos and First Edition Books by Mike Eastman: www.mikeeastman.com

[@bobparvin9773]

Ain't nothing better than to see and hear about good old huntin stories, especially from back in the good old days.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you like it. I'm doing many other stories so like and subscribe to not miss up and coming stories.

[@rodneyfalk4591]

Hey there Mike. I was born in 1962 you were a young man back then. Those were the good old days. I've been reading your magazine and watching TV show and and now KZbin. Keep up with times Mike this world is not the same. GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY THANKS!!!!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Very cool!

[@kevinkocher9347]

Thank you for sharing your family history and tales from the past.

[@209brandonb]

I can’t believe how dangerous that was going in the dark down the Rapids in 25 below in icewater you guys are so lucky what a great story thank you very much for sharing

[@tigercat73]

Hunting with my Dad and Brother are some of my favorite memories. I love a good hunting story.

[@stanleybuck4195]

Mike, you are incredible. Love your stories.

[@user-hp7my3tq3b]

Mike, I still have the vhs of this story and transferred it to DVD years ago. With your dad narrating that hunt is very funny. Appreciate this channel and what you're doing.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rifleman1873]

Our flashlights weren’t all that good back in those days. Loved the story!!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Your right the bulbs always burned out just when you needed to light up a trail or camp.

[@perryknetter8577]

I sure like this format Mike the old stories I have you Dads VHS tape of his hunt God's Blessings on all your adventures

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thank's more are coming.

[@DuboisWyomingAirportConstructi]

I went to the high school cafeteria in Palmer AK to see your dads film, High Wild and Free, and later, Challenging the NW Territories. He narrated them. They were both awesome. I have them on DVD that I bought in Gardiner MT. BTW, ‘first blood’ doesn’t always get the animal, first fatal shot does. You got that buck, congrats.

[@iroc33881]

I could listen to these old stories all day! Thank you for sharing, and please keep them coming! Happy hunting and God bless

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

I have written down 100's right now without my many years in Africa or up north.

[@robs8116]

Great videos. Thanks for sharing your old stories.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you like them!

[@paulhazel5754]

i love these old stories. iam 65 and have many stories like these. keep them coming. thank you very much. its like setting in camp around a fire, telling stories, passing the bottle and throwing the cork away.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for listening

[@charlessanders4586]

I noticed that you respond to a lot of comments left on here, I think a lot of that. So many of the " famous" guys on here don't because they don't have "time". That says a lot about how much it all means to you personally, and you as a man. Thank you sir for this great glimpse into the past.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Will, first, I'm not famous, ask my wife. Second, I was lucky to land in a family that made they're living in the western outdoors from Alaska to Wyoming, then on to other countries like Mongolia, Africa, and China, to name a few countries. I hope you folks like my stories. I'm head-on assignment to Africa, so I will post another new one next week.

[@joedirte1029]

I love Mikes impression of his old man. Guy sounds like a tough old cobb…

[@jacobpalmer7589]

Great memory. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[@kerryjones1257]

You tell he’s slipping. Good for him for getting his story out for the family

[@209brandonb]

I can’t even tell you how the story warms my heart it reminds me of going up to the ranch with my uncles and his friends and listening to their stories! there all passed away now I’m 40 I have two little boys five and seven years old that are just getting into hunting and I hope one day they’ll enjoy listening to my stories.. that part where you said well you know how it is with family first blood gets the animal I laughed so hard that’s something my uncle would’ve said, thank you for sharing it means a lot,

[@kendallkeil6996]

Love stuff like this. Keep it coming! So cool. And what an adventure with your Dad!

[@CRR8980]

Might be my new favorite channel thanks for sharing the good ol days!

[@gabelaturner1679]

Thank you for sharing!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

My pleasure!

[@kurtgates4194]

Mike, that was one of my favorite videos from the old days, your father was an awesome guy, I hope a lot more old videos get narrated like this, that was really great.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thank you I will be doing more stories in the future about the old days.

[@stephaniebruggeman9256]

Cool idea for a series. Love hearing about the old days.

[@ericmccormick3337]

Great stories !

[@acieleatherman1911]

Great story keep ‘em coming

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Will do!

[@clintonjacques8133]

I have really enjoyed this. Well done 👍

[@davecamilleri9411]

Thanks for the great old stories in Wyoming Mike.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

You bet

[@martyeldridge9347]

Thanks again. For some reason today’s hunting stories just don’t compare with the good old days.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks! More are Coming.

[@elkhunter76]

Love this series Mike! Really great to see the old pictures and film footage.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

I plan on next a short story about a grizzly hanging around the homestead and my wife's encounter with him.

[@texaslso]

Awesome adventure! Thanks for the story Mike!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

You bet!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your stories and keep them coming please.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

You got it!

[@ryanvanarsdale8749]

Mike you have always been an inspiration to me thanks so much for sharing

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

I appreciate that!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for taking the time to share this Mike! That intro music still gets me excited to watch the older videos.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joemiller9314]

Awesome story, thanks for sharing!!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for listening

[@nmelkhunter1]

I read about this in your book Hunting High Country Mule Deer and it’s a favorite of mine. Keep ‘em coming!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

I will be posting more stories of my outdoor travels not only out west but all over the world.

[@garybesaw3809]

I’ve been following Eastman since I was a kid,what a cool story! Thanks for sharing it.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1977Mappy]

Thanks for sharing the story Mike

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for listening

[@raymcglothlin4412]

Thank you so much for doing this 💗

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

You are so welcome!

[@mikenorton62]

I just found this channel, couldn't push play & subscribe fast enough! Please keep the videos coming Mike! Thank you

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Your welcome

[@joemccormick1128]

Mike, I watched this video by a fire on my back porch in last night, it was reminiscent of a great story from hunting camp. I thoroughly enjoyed your story and the great memories. Thankyou kindly for sharing. I have been enjoying your work for years. God bless my friend.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Joe, Thanks for your kind words I'm going to post a lot of my stories from the past 60 years of hunting and filming in the outdoors.

[@406highlanders]

Great stories, thanks for sharing. I grew up watching your dads videos, I would rent them at our local sporting goods store.

[@VICSKIM949]

I could listen to these all day! Keep em coming!! Can't say the Asia and Africa stuff would interest me much. But the old west and Alaska stuff is terrific.

[@trophyquestoutdoors]

Awesome!!! What a great memory!!

[@waltdelbo6445]

The grandmaster. Been watching Gordon and Mike Eastman since my prime! Great stuff Mr Eastman.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jeanmoore1525]

I love these old videos. I stil have some.of them although nothing to play them on.

[@steverose1325]

Great story thanks for sharing

[@TruthAboutHeaven]

This is what REAL hunting is all about. Thanks for taking the time to share this video!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks!

[@johnconklin5180]

You guys were just a little on the crazy side of things. Great story and memory. Thank you for sharing.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

yep! I was young and dumb my dad had no excuse. LOL!

[@johnbailey6022]

Love these old time hunting memories. I grew up in eastern Washington and went with my dad to a high school gymnasium to see your dad, Gordon, who was showing film of some of his hunting is Alaska. Never will forget that. Pretty awesome hearing you tell these stories. Awesome 👍

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for the kind words

[@lynnkoester5234]

What a great story! Spe I'll memories and awesome footage! Like it's been said, I could sit and listen to these all day long... brings back memories of sitting on the porch at Grandpa Bishop's cabin...

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad you like it I will post more.

[@Workliverepeat]

I used to rent your videos from the public library when I was a kid. I remember watching this hunt. I think maybe it sparked a lot of crazy hunts we have went on.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Glad I can pave the way for you to have your own adventures in the outdoors.

[@norton218]

My wife's grandfather and dad. Used to hunt with your dad in Lewistown Montana. He had some good stories he used to tell me before he passed on.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Very cool!

[@craigjackson8626]

Such a great story...I was laughing out loud.

[@brookshays8688]

These are fantastic. Color me subscribed. We'll keep watching if ya keep em comin!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks! Will do!

[@tylerdooley4783]

Mike, this is a great story! I live in Wilson and have been hunting in Dog and Wolf Creek for a couple years. Any time Im at the boat ramp across from Bailey, I always wondered what could be up there. Good stuff! I cant wait to hear more about these trips!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for the kind words. Dog Creek, I have a story of a 36" wide nontypical mule deer and sown shoe sickness episode coming up soon.

[@tylerdooley4783]

@@BlazedTrailsForgotten I am excited to listen to it.

[@mtnboyo3773]

More, more, more !!!

[@kellydrolet4740]

I can remember seeing the Yukon and Alaska series when I was a youngster. I'm sure it was your dad who was on tour talking and showing the old movies at our theater. Was a game changer for me! Great series then and now.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

If it was in the 60's it was Dad I toured doing the same thing in the '90s and 2000.

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

This is super cool! Man I would love to see the deer that were around in those years before the bad storms…

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

I have several stories I'm posting on bucks that I photography in those years just subscribe to not miss them.

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

wow,that's a crazy adventure

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Your Right Rusty! Stay tune for more crazy adventures.

[@beavercbearing4237]

I can listen to your stories all day Mr. Eastman. Pure golden Thank you for sharing and stay blessed 🙏🏽. I bet you have plenty of bear encounter stories! 😜😎

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Yep! Right now working on a stories about living 16 years up in the Wyoming Wilderness a neighbor with Grizzlies.

[@beavercbearing4237]

@@BlazedTrailsForgotten thank you for replying! You are truly a great legend blessed by Mother Nature!🙏🏽 #teameastman

[@dant153]

Great adventure have always enjoyed you and your dad's videos. First blood claims the buck good one Dad 🤣🤣 . Even though Mike killed it the truth comes out. God bless.

[@ranch5223]

Amazing story by a true legend.....

[@deborahpurdy6042]

LOVE YOUR STORIES...WHERES THE WOMEN THAT LOVE DOING THIS??

[@shanemadsen4446]

Damn that’s nice!!

[@mikescharbach5867]

Mike i remember you and Brad when you lived in Omak Wa.. we had cub scout meetings at your home. ,

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

Awesome story.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for listening

[@callietyt9855]

Awesome story they sure don’t make them like they use too dad’s I mean. Keep them coming great stuff.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mikedesensi6391]

I remember a film of your dad crossing the river in a raft , the buck he took was blind on one side,someone got snow dumped on them ,I was in My early teens when I saw that film , Im in My 60's now

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Mike, Yes this some of that footage I used in my story.

[@209brandonb]

You should bring some of your friends to to tell stories this could become huge bring them on and do a little one hour interview podcast type deal

[@ethanjackson8894]

So classic!

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Ethan, Thanks for the kind words!

[@edwardh1591]

Enjoy the stories

[@tgriffith45]

Are you planning on moving all of your old video on VHS to DVD’s? I grew up watching those VHS tapes. I would love to have them on DVD to share with my kids.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

They are on DVD just get hold of Eastmans Hunting Journal and order.

[@westleyjohn87]

This is a great story. I have it on an old vhs tape from the 90s. Wish he would've said what the gun and caliber was

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

The gun was a 243 built for Dad by his friend Al Beason the famous rifle builder he and dad went to gunsmithing school in Colorado after the war.

[@daddysbees3698]

Howdy Mike. Yep, that buck was a little too far for my "Go Get It" attitude. I guess I have Murphy's Law peeking over my shoulder as I know I would have fallen in that semi-frozen river somewhere in that process. Glad to see you and your Dad made it out! MERCY. Later on......

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Thanks for the reply!

[@user-qh6sr8dp2j]

It is my dream to be like u I grew up in Ohio with the biggest deer I’ve ever shot at is probably a 130 inch deer but seeing mule deer makes me wanna hunt them

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Will just get my mule deer book and then come out on a DIY hunt he in the west.

[@goldsharkmark7808]

Great story, but who did the filming?

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

Will Dad had taught my middle brother and me how to run his movie camera, a new 16mm Aeroflex. I hate having to film but like stile photographic. However, my brother was a pro movie filmer. He had the eye for filming and liked it, but not as much as cowboying.

[@goldsharkmark7808]

Did your or your dad know ant Krolls. I hunted the snake river breaks with my hunting buddy, Neal Kroll. He and his dad knew everyone in that country. His dad was a big game Hunter too.

[@normankaster917]

The things dad's would make us do, only if mom didn't find out you were good. Lol

[@bobkenner2145]

Looks like Les Turner in the raft.

[@BlazedTrailsForgotten]

It is Les. Him and Dad were great friends and Les was the first to go across the Snake River with Dad in 1965 and harvested a great looking non-typical buck.

[@longgone9869]

32° water wasn’t that considerably warmer than the air? Water temperature to sleep that raft

[@joshmatty1077]

It's crazy what these animals do to us, they sure turn us into kids.

[@donewing2536]

I remember watching the original video many, many years ago, great then, great now. You should show the entire video, too much talking and not enough video.