DOG DAYS - An Elk Hunter's Dream

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After years of anticipation, Trail has finally drawn a limited entry archery elk tag in his home state of Utah. Taking place in the “dog days” of September, join him on this thrilling solo mission as he embarks on an unforgettable journey in pursuit of the bull of his dreams.
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[@ryno2base25]

Kind of weird to just start watching a hunting video and see an old buddy from way back. Last time I saw Trail I was in London 20 years ago. Good job on the elk buddy.

[@jared2502]

That dog was pumped to see a friend

[@drewolm]

There’s no way I would have been able to resist petting that dog.

[@jeffreyd513]

🤣

[@Masonjar94]

@@drewolmI’d sat on the mountain with that dog for way to long honestly

[@ryanaguilar505]

Had the honor of meeting Trail and Brandon from GoHunt at the Outdoor Retailer Convention a few years back. Super nice guys, happy for you Trail!

[@coltonbaker4694]

Trail is by far the best hunting personality out there. Just a real dude. Good job man that was as real as it gets.

[@jacksonbushnell4733]

That thud of the arrow hitting was one of the cleanest hits I’ve ever heard.

[@user-qi6hx4tn5z]

Absolutely love this film. Showing the feelings after the close calls and the emotions when it finally happens. Perfect example of what hunting is all about.

[@digicyc]

I literally can't get enough of Trails. It would be a dream to go bow hunt Elk with him one day. My family has bow hunted elk for 3 generations in Utah now. Some beautiful country and Elk.

[@alaska316]

Way to capture the emotions of the elk woods. Congratulations on a beautiful bull.

[@leifmoen3500]

Man, that is the epitome of persistence right there. Great film and great bull! Nice work!

[@alifesomewhere]

This is real. I loved that you showed the difficulty of hunting public and failed attempts. No filler needed. Great video. Thanks

[@michaelcarr7544]

Probably my favorite GoHUNT video to date. Definitely up there with top hunting videos out there. Love the emotion shown with the close encounters and how tough it really is. Makes me scared to go back cuz i hate that feeling but so badly want that feeling at the end. Thanks Trail.

[@ChasingGiants23]

What a video! the camera work was SUBLIME and second to none. Spectacular. Loved the commentary as you kept up updated on the hunt.

[@gixxerrider9305]

Such a true and real depiction of what elk hunting is all about

[@justinseekins1608]

Ok some of the cinematic production of this video are incredible. Love many of the B-roll. Also I love the sunset full draw shot of trail! Great video guys!

[@justingarant9367]

Dude, the persistence and dedication towards this hunt was excellent. Never gave up, keep pushing and putting a great plan in place. Awesome bull, I so wish to bow hunt elk someday. Great film GoHunt team.

[@Erasmuss123]

WOW!!! That was a real hunting video...thanks for sharing

[@tysobol]

Great film! Trial just stoked the fire under my ass to keep me going out chasing elk! Keep this amazing content coming guys!!!🦌

[@tonytrietch6501]

Good work Trail! You are one of the most REAL guys in the industry!

[@joshsherman8568]

Trails emotions are the best part of these videos, we can feel every bit of the hunt. Nice work again, to another great season!

[@trevorstewart9005]

Stellar hunt Trail. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

[@WildTines]

Such a great film! Showed just a small portion of the reality of ups and downs of elk hunting, I’m pumped for the season! Great job trail!

[@GreenEagle1983]

Awesome job! Such a gripping way to tell your story def will be watching again soon

[@justinjohnson4325]

Working that hard just makes it that much better. We always joke that we want an easy one one day but the truth is we like the suffering. It makes the results so much better.

[@roymyers8575]

Nothing in the world of hunting compares to elk rutting!!!

[@andrews.8987]

So glad your hard work and determination paid off. Enjoyed your story.

[@williamrogers6641]

Love the emotion Trail! You worked so hard! that's not an easy unit with the people, sheep, and steep country. Fantastic film! I am so happy for you!

[@BlackSmokeOutfitters]

Great job, Trail. That was a great video! This is truly what elk hunting is like, you just can't give up.

[@Lexidezi225]

Awesome hunt trail. You had my heart rate going nuts 😂

[@robertchapel3324]

Congratulations Trail! That is an outstanding bull. You earned it big time. I definitely felt the emotional roller coaster on this.

[@daviddeaustin9315]

Nice work, Trail! Looks like a hard hunt, but your persistence paid off. I love hearing the arrow hit!

[@gregyoung1364]

What a Hunter. patience & persistence. G.O.A.T

[@chriscarter2322]

Hell of a video. Loved the emotion and the non stop grinding of this hunt. Killer shot too!

[@mattydelong]

Way to hang in there Trail! Hunting can be really freakin hard but that sure makes success all the sweeter.

[@wesleygiddings893]

Everybody loves a good trail elk hunt. Thanks for sharing.

[@rwinton6941]

Hard work pays off. Great hunt. Also, whoever filmed it did a fantastic job.

[@thelowery7777]

I cant believe i just barely watched this one... GREAT FILM

[@HuntSoloPublic]

Great hunt and great bull Trail! so sweet when it comes together after all the close calls.

[@calineman]

Man really felt the agony of some of those close calls. Its what keeps me coming back year after year.

[@peakedoutadventures]

Awesome job as always gents!!! Love the videography work!!

[@calebswartz6273]

Great stuff Trail. Congrats. I wish hard work and persistence always paid off with animals like that.

[@PNWild]

Awesome film and hunt. Trail is a stud! Beautiful bull!

[@JamesDT3]

Solid, didn't expect anything less! Way to go Trail.

[@coffeehunter8742]

Great film, man. Super great filming, vidcam dude! Awesome bull, well earned. Thanks for all your efforts to share it, so i could come along for the ride. 👊👍

[@drewolm]

Wow, that’s putting in the work and getting it done.

[@jordanmecham8862]

What an awesome hunt! Way to stick it out!!

[@SamEpperson93]

Amazing film! I don't hunt archery but this gets me pumped for rifle season!

[@nique_3036]

That was a brutal hunt felt bad for you , multiple times you put yourself in the perfect position it didn’t pan out 💔 . I didn’t think it was going to happen but was super siked to see you get that monster down. ✊👊😎

[@cajuama]

That was amazing!

[@cree7449]

Trail that was a fantastic hunt. I have a lot of points for CO and hope to draw a great tag in the coming years. I hope it compares to yours. That may be the most emotion I've seen from you, and it shows what that meant to you.

[@huntertpj731]

Great hunt trail. Perseverance pays off.

[@williambusse8302]

Congratulations!

[@elmanubotha404]

Ya that was awesome!!

[@Vintage-406]

Loved this film!

[@jlshetler1]

Way to Go Trail!!!

[@SouthFace14]

I like your grit Trail. Well done my man.

[@tomfagro6744]

Amazing!

[@chadlajoice3852]

Awesome country and great hunt.

[@crazypaul3997]

Awesome Video and super stoked you finally sealed the deal! I once watched a video on Corey Jacobsen explaining how he solo hunts. After calling, he moves up towards the bull and down wind at least 40 yards each. Elk have stereoscopic hearing which means they can pinpoint your location with their ears within a yard or two just as we can spot a tree on the other side of a drainage. Most of the bulls that you called in look to your exact location and did not see another bull or cow so they took off. You might know this already know everything stated above but in the video it seemed like you called and stayed in the same spot. I was biting my nails hoping that the bull wouldn't hang up and would continue towards you. Especially the bull at the 27:00 minute mark. I was hoping you were going to work your way down to the ridge exactly in the spot where the bull hung up. Anyway, super pumped that you got that 5x6. That is a beast for sure!!! Not trying to be a know-it-all by any means. I just learned this lesson the hard way for about 6 years. Then I got that piece of advice from Cory Jacobson the master!!

[@chriswimberly8152]

Nice hunt! Great persistance!!!

[@g-man2228]

Whole lot of Bull…Excellent! 👊🏻🏹

[@mattbuck7061]

Killer video Trail. Hope to hear a podcast about this hunt. Good shit man!

[@shaunlehman9158]

Amazing footage great bull!!!

[@NathanEndicott_Films]

Great film and a well earned bull! 🙌🏽

[@michaelmorrison164]

Trails a dagum beast! Sick video!

[@razorridge]

As always props to the camera operator that shit was epic 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@working_to_hunt]

Great hunt!

[@ramos208]

Great job man.

[@NWPURSUIT]

Awesome hunt! Way to grind it out

[@davidfleer5307]

Awesome hunt and the bull had some mass, that would be tough on a old man like me in that heat and can’t take a nap with the flies around but heck if I get the time I would try it 👍✌🏻🇺🇸

[@cody10c]

Legend.

[@treyozee2685]

That first time he drew back on that nice bull is exactly what happened to me a couple days ago. One more second and I had a dead bull. Stings... But maybe i'll end up getting a good one like Trail did! Great film.

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Just have to keep at it and you'll get another chance. Thanks for checking the hunt out and good luck in the coming weeks, stay with it!

[@treyozee2685]

@@trailkreitzer9163 Thanks for the encouragement man!

[@chetmanley2883]

Trail’s that dude!

[@tomascardenasg]

This was such a well made video

[@alanrasmusson8413]

Outstanding adventure, There are people who have patients ! And then there's you. Incredible patients. You kept your head in the game 100% of the time. And man did it payoff. Outstanding Bull. Excellent video. I'll definitely be subscribing and looking for more. Thanks for sharing.

[@ryleeiacolucci3429]

Saved to the repeats folder.

[@robburkholder551]

Great video

[@garrettwentz4518]

Trail’s the goat

[@jacob11b]

This dudes relentless.

[@user-qu6ll1up1w]

Wow! Great film. Bow hunting is Hard.

[@jeromelipka4333]

The never ending whisper gets a little old but great video

[@Dyna2023]

Nice hunt, good patience on the calling when he was coming in, easy to overcall and have them peg you...would like to hear a big hunt guys debate on fixed vs mechanical BH for elk....I Judy can't bring myself to trust a mechanical. Great film as always trail

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, thanks for watching and for the kind words and feedback. I lost a spike elk in 03 shooting a mechanical and I went to fixed blades exclusively up until a few years ago when I started using the SEVR heads. This is just my experience so take that with a grain of salt, I've killed a number of elk and been on hunts with folks that have killed elk with fixed blades and although there is typically enough blood to follow...I've not had what I would consider great blood trails with fixed blades. More often than not, the elk has not gone far and died quickly but the difference in blood trails between a fixed blade and the mechanicals I've been using is notable. The mechanical has produced much better blood trails. I also have not seen what I would suggest is a significant difference in penetration. I've had more than enough penetration with the mechanical, the blood trail has been better, they can be easier to tune and are quieter in flight and I'm pretty convinced that the right mechanical is a better option for me.

[@nburlingame]

Hey Trail, I wanted to ask you if you have heard of the elk nut, Paul Medel. He has hunted elk successfully on OTC units in Idaho for so many years, and has spent countless days and weeks and months figuring out the elk language . He came out with an app a few years ago and it is outstanding. It is called the elk nut app. I would highly recommend it, as you will definitely learn something even with all your experience. The one thing I would utilize would be what he calls the nervous grunt . It will stop an elk in their tracks, and it made me think of it when that bull turned to leave and you gave it a soft cow call. Good luck this year, God bless ​@trailkreitzer9163

[@PinePassSledHead]

I would of been rolling around on the ground with that dog, you have incredible will power lol.

[@theoferinga6030]

Thanks for sharing a great hunt with us, what broadhead are you using for elk?

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, thanks for checking it out! Broadhead is a SEVR Titanium 1.5".

[@theoferinga6030]

Awesome thanks!

[@marcus8442]

Trail is the master of standing in the wide open with 0 cover and getting busted by animals because of it

[@trailkreitzer9163]

I know, I’ll figure it out one of these years

[@nickguerrero5184]

Can someone tell me how Trail holds his quiver on his hip like that? Thanks

[@Permafrostxyz]

Say hi to the doggo for me.

[@CoopaTroopa0525]

Glad I’m not the only one to run into cattle on my hunts in Utah. However, I’m really tired of it

[@Spencer2513]

Nice work Trail! What size Sevr head did you shoot him with?

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, thanks for checking it out! Its a 1.5" Titanium head.

[@mspahn1967]

All that and no kill shot on caamera! What was the camera man doing sleeping?

[@jesselopez5943]

Where is Neville? He’s always with Trail on Elk hunts.

[@jasoningram2862]

What bivy sack were you using in this film?

[@gregyoung1364]

minute 33:00 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnbeimborn89]

What tether do you use for your range finder?

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, it's a Marsupial Gear Rangefinder Tether. We have them available in the GOHUNT gear shop!

[@jamesbenson8978]

This all looked like the Panguitch lake unit over here in Utah. Some of it almost looked like going up brianhead canyon by some of the burn as well. It probably wasn’t brain head canyon, but I wonder if it was the Panguitch unit

[@tonyh.9957]

Where to get the quiver on your hip????

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, it's TightSpot five arrow quiver mounted on a Total Peep Hip Quiver attachment. We have both in the GOHUNT gear shop. Hope that helps, all the best!

[@williamallan4735]

How big was the bull?

[@trailkreitzer9163]

Hi there, thanks for watching. I taped him at 344" with the broken fifth.

[@williamallan4735]

@@trailkreitzer9163 great bull, very jealous!

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Sheep, my dad always refers to them as mountain maggots. I have killed several nice bulls and bucks over the years by talking to the sheep herders. Had many a meals with them too, sour dough and lamb chops. Mmmmm

[@laynetheboysoutdoors508]

Stud

[@juanmendez1248]

It would be better if you showed the shot on the bull instead of the camera focused on you

[@muleskinner485]

Too bad you didn't have a camera-man that will focus on the bull instead of the hunter