Early Season Public Land TN Bow Hunt

[@boydrobinson3684]

"Wait, is that a climber in my truck?" The turkey responded with a gobble! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikekeeferwithaqualandreli4711]

One thing I like about your channel. You ain't afraid to let an arrow fly!

[@wcolinq]

I'm new to hunting and I appreciate you sharing this experience. Great job finding the doe and making the best of it!

[@1Whitetail]

My hats off to you for not giving up and just say well I miss one. All hunters should double and triple check after all we owe them to make sure and end it quickly.

[@jamesrock8783]

Been watching u for a long time, don't usually comment, But your real, honest, and for a young feeler, you really know your plant life and trees, i enjoy watching you over the dramatic wont 2 bees any day. keep it up young MAN & KEEP IT REAL!!!.

[@youngin881]

No rocks to throw man. I’ve done it as well as many others. You owned it and followed through and showed it…much respect🤙🏻.

[@ryanwindham2997]

That’s an itchy trigger finger from waiting 7-8 months. Everybody gets it at some point and time. Glad you decided to upload it anyway and express how it wasn’t the best decision. Keep on keepin on Cat. 🤙🏼

[@northrube]

Man, you worked for that one! Good on ya for not giving up and great vid. and editing! Mark

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Deer season is here!

[@Steve-jf4gq]

It’s all good Catman! It’s her fault really, she shoulda known #IfSheBlowsSheGoes. Excited to follow along with you for another season in the deer woods!

[@danschoemann2305]

In my 20s, fixed position and 50# Black Widow. In my 30s, permanent stands and Mathews Featherlight. In my 40s, ladder stands and Z7x. In my 50s, now, Viper and x-bow. I’m too old to start trying a saddle. The Viper is my favorite way to hunt. It’s whatever is safe, makes you confident, and keeps you coming out to the woods.

[@danielely7437]

That was a good shot ol son. Appreciate everything you do man. Be safe and healthy as always. Peace

[@boelter354]

Glad you showed us this. Every hunter has wounded an animal otherwise you wouldn’t be called a hunter. Great video bud

[@jaywhitehead5294]

Way to go young man, good on you for finding her. Way to keep it real. Love your videos.

[@stevenheathman3942]

Great videos as always. Been watching for about two months now. Really enjoy learning from you.

[@davidcorcoran5680]

Just subscribed because of this video. First time watching you and I appreciate the honesty of your content. I like seeing mistakes made just as much as watching the successes, Good hunting and way to stick with it and bring her home.

[@willedwards14]

Best outdoor channel on KZbin

[@gtchalie5038]

You know what you're doing. Experience is all we can go on. If she blows, she goes

[@vonkytonk9754]

Looking forward to following along with ya this season. Good luck brother!

[@strydershadow391]

We all make mistakes hunting it seem even though we know better. How you handle the situation after is what really matters. You did great sticking with the recovery and making the best of it.

[@greggarrison8213]

Been waiting on this

[@treestandtherapy7131]

I applaud your honesty and admitting that a mistake was made. I appreciate that you are trying to salvage what you can. I have seen perfect quartering shots also end up with misplaced arrows. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

[@budmackes792]

Great job on the recovery man. Never easy without the blood trail but you got her.

[@Farmer-lf9qc]

That truck is cool beans

[@connorayers9076]

Nice job,bow opener is Saturday good lucky to all!!

[@fredsalay720]

Hey Brother another season upon us. First time watching your video on my big TV. Awesome as always!!!

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Vanilla extract is the bow hunters lure.

[@seanpatterson5948]

When they stamp you know you messed up, but it's really funny to me when they do cause it reminds me of my wife when she's mad.

[@jdscifres]

Thanks for the honesty. I have no problem with folks making mistakes. I do it all the time. A couple other lessons from this. That deer was very alert so the likelihood of a frontal shot is even worse. Also, looked like a few more yards than I would have been comfortable with. But I do shoot a 45# recurve with 650 grain arrows that is a crap-ton slower than your bow. Close in and calm deer are the best times for it. A frontal shot can work in the right circumstances but it is advanced level work so if you are new, kill a bunch from the side and then consider it. Thanks again for sharing this.

[@landonhays1458]

This guy is not knew. He knows what the heck he's doing just in life in general.

[@charlieh7869]

I don’t believe he is saying Cat is new. I believe he is Reiterating on that shot for people that may be new and read his comment.

[@jasonkovach7213]

I did the same thing last week with a buck. I shouldn’t have shot… but adrenaline gets the best of us sometimes. And luckily it worked out for me too. After 36 years hunting I’m still learning. Great video!

[@ericearhart]

That is mighty satisfying to get the one who is blowing at you.

[@Deltonagardens]

Good video all together man. Great input, great examples of it all from shot yo recovery. Hats off sir, you’re an ethical hunter that more should emulate.

[@dirtmanwithSLO]

Good work man. Handled like a professional

[@Macdaddy22713]

That right there is why I don't like shooting deer too early in the season. When its too hot they spoil too fast. Good video man keep up the good work.

[@kmcdonald3766]

Good to see you back in action

[@sutdave1]

My dad always told me "you cant kill em if you dont shoot at em". I have shot several deer quartering to me not quite facing me and have had good luck with that.

[@chuckparson6712]

Sometimes ya gotta take a chance and let it fly. It's an imperfect world and there is no such thing as a perfect shot. You got it done, that's what counts. 👍👍 Thanks for keeping it REAL Catman.

[@bradbishop-atfulldraw7491]

Yep, that’s a no go shot right there especially when she is on red alert. Glad you found her.

[@6saturdaysaweekoutdoors]

Not a bad shot, they are very resilient animals. Good way to show bow hunting from a realistic perspective, isn’t always clean as it looks on edited video. Good work

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Never saw anyone hunt in crocks. You still have mr rattler in your area.

[@billmcconnell1737]

It happens. Lesson learned. Low percentage. Great video. Atleast ya followed thru on the recovery. Let us know if the meat was good.

[@javasoccernut]

I heard the turkey in the background and then I immediately thought about the Yawt Yawt channel lol

[@TheGoatRoper]

Ya live and learn brother, we’ve all took shots we are not proud of but it shows a lot that you showed the video and owned up to it and done what you could to claim and use what you could of the animal

[@sarafayelawton652]

Glad to see you back at it! I really like my Skeletors. Much easier to pack and carry. Hey we don't make perfect shots all the time. But you stayed on her and found her. Hope the meat was good!

[@jamesstingley8962]

Great video! Very good teaching point for those who are just getting into deer hunting, don't take that shot but great job of recovering her!

[@troyhodge1265]

Normally opening weekend I'm up at my camp off rummage road, I'll be in Giles this weekend. Good luck bud

[@scotpettengill7801]

Hey that's what happens at this time of the year. It's never fun when it happens. Hopefully the meat hasn't gone bad. Nice recovery.

[@SharingTheOutdoors]

Great recovery on a tough trail. Got to be careful on those warm early season hunts. I hit a September deer in the hindquarter that jumped string, and had to run him down. Luckily I clipped the femoral and he did go down after I jumped him three or four times. So I was on him, he never got ore than 100 yards or so after a jump. But he had bloated by the time I put my hands on him, and I wasn't waiting more than 10 or 15 minutes after he'd jump to follow again, to keep him bleeding.

[@JamesMiller-wt9dk]

My first deer I shot was facing me but got lucky and hit an artery near the neck. She only ran 60 yards but she was only 12 yards from me when I shot. I say take what ever shot you're confident shooting. Awesome job finding her.

[@kimbarnett71]

Your back deer season back good times

[@ikespivitz5136]

Been there, Done that. Sometimes they just don't bleed ! Looked like a good hit warm weather didn't help.

[@robgrubb420]

awesome job finding it that is always the hardest part early season.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@chriscogsdell6805]

Finally been waiting all year to watch your deer hunting vids.

[@johnallman3708]

Great video. Always love watching your footage, it shows all the struggles as well as the good times. You should do a review on your Skeletor sticks, I just recently bought myself some and am wondering what you think about them.

[@jamesswick7534]

You blow, you go. Great job!

[@stevehuffman2610]

Great video I always enjoy watchn. I have took shots like that also. Good luck the rest of the season

[@joshjohnson3352]

We all get caught up in the moment sometimes. Good vid look forward to the rest of the season vids

[@liggett3982]

Real world it happens, great job finding the deer, things do not always work out as planned, it will be ok and the world will still revolve on it's axis.

[@markbogenschneider782]

Great video Catman! Last year I took 2 deer with my ravin r-26 exactly like this except it went in between the right shoulder and neck and came out low on the left side mid rib. Neither deer went 100 yrds. It is a tricky shot but sometimes it’s the only shot presented.

[@TNOutdoorsFanatic]

Honest and transparent hunt! I always appreciate that, and respect a hunter that can admit when they should have done something differently than those who think they are better than everyone else. Curious how she turned out and if you were able to salvage much from her?

[@billybrown1979]

YOU FIND HER THAT IS WHAT COUNT. BE BLESS AND SAFE. SAVANNAH TN.

[@roypeavy3542]

Good deal you found her 👍

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Great video brother, that doe had your number

[@fullblownstudios]

I am surprised you let the Arrow fly, but if I was in your shoes, I’d probably be expecting the same result, and hoping for the best in that scenario, I appreciate you sharing that to help other hunters learn

[@brentyoung7655]

It happens we all make bad shots in the heat of the moment thanks for keeping it real

[@brentyoung7655]

Catman did you send this

[@Pigpen1202]

It always sucks to take a bad shot but it is a judgement call. But you did find her and she didn’t suffer much. I hope the meat is good. Can’t wait to see more

[@FishHuntDive]

Nice!! Headed up your way in a week to get started. Going to a new WMA a little further east than last year. See if we can’t find some hill country deer on the lake.

[@Dinohunter83]

Great video Definitely a high risk shot angle. I've killed a few with a frontal shot and had it work out. I've put the shots just below where the neck meets the body. Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@thesouthernlife4061]

I usually try not to shoot does unless i know they dont have fawns with them which is rare usually i will shoot a yearling early in the season for that reason they usually wont have fawns about a 100lb doe is perfect for early season kill i let those big nannys go for gun season and let them finish milking their fawns make sure they are nice and strong for a winter full of predators

[@bambam2533]

I’m no expert by any means, but I’m pretty sure wildlife biologists help determine start dates for seasons and one of the factors involved is making sure most fawns are old enough to fend for themselves at start of season in case their mom is harvested. If they didn’t do that it would severely hurt the deer population. I think fawns can survive on their own after 60 days, but don’t quote me on that.

[@thesouthernlife4061]

@@bambam2533 can they survive sure do they still feed on their mother yes does still have milk at beginning of bow season alot of the time public land your not allowed to shoot a doe until oct 15 for that reason but private land they let tou do what you want i usually dont shoot does with fawns i let them grow as much as they can before being separated they are still with their mother for a reason when they are ready to go mother will boot them

[@captureoutdoormedia]

Was waiting for a new vid to come out. Nice huntin’ Johnathon

[@stevepalmateer]

I had an old German guy that helped me with my archery form tell me once, "when a doe comes out early and blows and stomps, ya' gotta' make her pay for it." LOL

[@whiskergetter1986]

Finally!!!! Been waiting on you to start 2022

[@rustytaylor7708]

She knew something was up and didn't just leave. Had to pitch a fit and paid the price.

[@easttexan2933]

not good but you owned up to it and for that we all appreciate that. looking forward to more videos this season.

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

That's why i quit hunting until cooler weather long ago. I hate to waste anything, i hate to sweat trying to hunt and i hate the dang mosquitos. Not knocking anybody else mind you but the cool weather is what gets me in the mood. lol Hope to see you get a big one this year J.

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

@Average GIJoe Outdoors Right! I've never taken a camera myself but have flirted with the idea. Good luck, hope you get a big one!

[@ragnarragnarsson3128]

Instead of such an early season, I'd rather have all of January and some of February to hunt. Let it start mid October.

[@elliotdavisonman4]

Mans is literally hunting in crocs… incredible

[@antoninanderson2015]

When she blew, I knew she was done for...great video 📹

[@TheHunter46176]

dang it man tough break. nice job on the recovery though.

[@ericspleet8511]

Love your content and your truck

[@titansfan2104]

We've all done things we knew we shouldn't have done. 🤣

[@SM-eu5xl]

Crap happens. It’s just a reality of hunting. Lord knows I’ve done my share of soul searching after taking a shot in retrospect I should not have. Nothing goes to waste in the woods though. We are human, and we are imperfect. Reality. Keep hunting hard and I ll keep smashing the like buttons

[@judithwalters3027]

thank the lord your videos are back on

[@karlstruck5297]

I just shot a big buck head on Sunday at LBL. No blood trail at all. Found him about 75 yards away. I was on the ground though. I still had a tough time finding him it was thick.

[@jordanmoody2196]

We’ve all been here man! Lord knows that.

[@coreyzurawski8269]

Congrants on the deer! Early season in TN? Velvet season is only Early season I have heard of and it's buck only and the only public that is open is in a few cwd areas

[@OrionARS]

Happens to the best of us! Atleast you learned a lesson from it 👍👍

[@theguyinmaine]

Hit a big doe with my truck a few years ago, paunched her bad. I never cut her open. Peeled the skin, got the back straps, took the four legs and left the ribcage and entrails in one piece. Road kill dressing. It was late, she sat in my yard over night, but, it was cold weather.

[@bobbygreen2291]

Congratulations man ,

[@carlderry9295]

Deer season finally is here

[@martyhumphres4892]

Good job catman

[@shirtsdawg1053]

Great Video man keep them coming!!

[@geauxdeon1002]

we all know the motto if she blow she goes 😂 I love your content keep up the good work

[@MobileMC74]

Good video as always man!

[@mikemiller134]

Looks like plenty of turkeys around

[@wesleyford8389]

Yo just wanted to give you a shout out catman...I too hunt only public...its on a whole different level taking a deer on public versus private...in fact I don't even care to watch certain videos...anyone can pour corn out and shoot deer but killing them the way you and the thp boys do it, I can relate...I'd love to meet up with all you on the public land challenge

[@chadgoldstein3306]

If they blow they gotta go! Great video. Congrats

[@DLRinc]

It happens. Even a broadside gimme shot goes wrong sometimes. It’s awesome you found her. Did you say 1.7 miles? If that was straight line without blood, you should go buy some loto tickets!

[@cg_justin_5327]

We've all made questionable shots Catman. Glad you found her. Lets us know if the meat went spoil or not.

[@Bean-sz7sr]

As a bow hunter myself I probably wouldn't have taken that shot but your a lot better shot than I am! Things happen! 👍🏽

[@stickbowsniper]

IMO there is no "probably" to it. That shot should not be taken. Cat is right...with all his experience he should have known better. It has zero to do with how good a shot someone is. Deer react/move quickly and that is low percentage shot angle for a quick, ethical kill. Odds are the deer will indeed die, but will travel a long way, have a slow death, and likely not be recovered and/or finished off by coyotes.