Finishing the wood ceiling in my cabin and Butchering a Deer

I finish installing the charred wood ceiling in my off grid log cabin after harvesting a deer, canning it and cutting it into steaks with my wife's help.
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[@Yashuop]

Don’t we all love a daily dose of watching My Self Reliance?❤️

[@georgebliss5134]

It's so nice of Cali to let you appear in her videos!

[@kerra3699]

Oh so true. Cali is the star card, her antics break me up. Shawn and the cabin is all but a whisker behind though.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Cali is a fine dog. I had a golden retriever once and she was a good one too. Got a yellow lab now.

[@juledoren]

Dogs are slaves

[@caide]

@@juledoren I think cats are the master race, at least in our homestead, They wake us up every morning, put us giving them food and at the evening they tell when we need to go sleeping.

[@256087]

I'm in the hospital, recovering from a heart attack 2 weeks ago while hiking in the french Alps. Your videos are a good moral confort for me. There is a old french song called "ma cabane au Canada", your life is a kind of dream for many people enjoying nature. I follow you since the beginning of your first cabin, and I thank you to share us your life and experiences. Take care and to next friday.

[@lollorosso4675]

You Sir have a guardian angel. Having a heart attack while hiking in the mountains is one of my worst fears. Get well soon! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas despite your current predicament.

[@cindyredenius9857]

Get well soon🙏🙏🙏

[@marianfrances4959]

Get well soon! 🙏 👍😎🇨🇦

[@256087]

@@lollorosso4675 I thanked Him during the helimedevac ! Thank you and merry Christmas

[@256087]

@@cindyredenius9857 Thank you and merry Christmas

[@beverlyroemer5161]

The knowledge power and mental health that you have is just absolutely incredible sir.

[@annalorree]

It’s good to see you in a house this winter, instead of in a work shed. I am excited to see your house become a real home in the coming months!

[@jennyk544]

Cali made me laugh when she joined you on the rock while you were looking out over the water. She really is a wonderful dog! I think you handled this particular video with great sensitivity.

[@ramit439]

A very thoughtful video Shawn. You’re demonstrating how indigenous peoples and settlers lived off of the land for a very long time. That’s life.

[@TheBelrick]

No lol. They were like locusts. They had to be. Semi nomadic because eventually they would strip a land empty of natural food sources. Building zero infrastructure. Then they would leave usually with a population boom because they had no population control. The migration would ultimately bring them into contact with other tribes resulting in short violent warfare that inevitably involved straight out murder of children. Cannibalism. (waste not) , slavery and rape. This is why every male born was born to be a warrior and every female born to breed warriors. And they lived this way for millennia. DO NOT ROMANTIZE THE AWFUL WAY OF LIFE OF SAVAGES.

[@bobwhite2]

How everyone on the world used to. Europe transformed to civilization 2500 years ago, North America about 240 years ago.

[@ramit439]

@@TheBelrick Historically there is a lot of truth to what you say. But much the same even in Europe 1500 years ago. I would opine with the arrival of the Puritans and British /French to North America and the message of Christianity, that much of that savage way of life disappeared eventually.

[@TheBelrick]

@@bobwhite2 ? 12 thousand years ago Europeans began to drag humanity back out of savagery. Of course this was not the only time in history humans lived in advanced civilization.

[@TheBelrick]

@@ramit439 You don't think Europeans are indigenous? You should challenge that assumption and look for it's origins. A clear sign of brain washing. my statement was towards all indigenous people's of earth. The noble savage myth must die.

[@rwoods6132]

Cali is very patient getting you trained up to retrieve! It appears her patience is paying off!

[@judyschepp8748]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❣️

[@jenniferpatt4355]

I have been a veggie most of my adult life and watched all of your videos and have absolutely no problem watching you provide for your family with your skills, in fact watching you cook up your success as a hunter always looks good! You are an inspiration and if I lived as you do, would almost certainly change from being a veggie. You a great respect for life and nature.

[@lisaterreberry3739]

I'm with you. I am not a strict vegetarian it's more just me not supporting an industry that I feel is unethical. I'll pay more for organic free range eggs just becuase I've seen how large corporations treat those animals.

[@russelltackett4779]

@@lisaterreberry3739 😆

[@angiekrajewski6419]

For me being vegetarian is ethical first and I suppose it would stay that way unless I would find myself in plain artic poles without one speck of any vegetables to eat… but seems unlikely it could happen!!

[@noreenvarda8746]

We fell in love with you & yr Show years ago!!🤗Avid Follower

[@HD-fc4ds]

Nobody asked if you had problem with it or not.

[@barbsussex3865]

I’m a veggie, and have been for most of my life, but I watch all your videos. I appreciate your great skill in hunting and the fact that nothing that you hunt goes to waste. I love watching you cooking and the sizzling noises are great! Mouth-watering, even for me! Thank you for sharing your life with us all. You are a super family with a great work ethic.

[@nick.caffrey]

Wonderful to hear one of the many non-confrontative vegetarians. Vegetarian living is a choice, as is Shawn's way. As long as everything is done with moderation and respect for other, there is hope.

[@barbsussex3865]

@@nick.caffrey Hi Nick, I fully agree with you. We each make our choices in life.

[@nick.caffrey]

@@barbsussex3865 💕

[@K.Othman]

Interesting, why are you choosing to be a vegan if God made nature like this? I mean, you have to eat and I know there is a lot of other stuff to eat but you skipping the basics and one of them is meat, fat and all the benefits from it (off course, it has to be balanced blabla). But you get the point? I'm just asking that all..

[@barbsussex3865]

@@K.Othman Hi K.O. I'm not vegan, I'm vegetarian. I have milk, cheese, etc. I just don't want to eat the actual animal itself. No other reason really. Hope that explains things. I don't wish to stop other folk eating animals though.

[@saardewolf]

I don’t eat meat but still watching because you’re a legend Shawn and I admire you for hunting your own meat. 👏🏻

[@dilipsolanki7021]

Whare are you from

[@sarahmiranda7130]

Same here. Been a vegetarian since I was born. Still watching the video

[@saardewolf]

@@dilipsolanki7021 The Netherlands

[@dilipsolanki7021]

Beautiful place

[@russelltackett4779]

@@sarahmiranda7130 😆😂

[@williamklug4647]

Shawn, I watch all of your videos. It amazes me what you have done. I was thinking you wouldn't have the cabin finished in time but your amazing perseverance has proven otherwise. I wish that I could do what you are doing/have done. You are an example to everyone. You have every ounce of respect from everyone watching.

[@EmilyBoltz]

In my humble opinion I really feel there is a huge difference between hunting just for sport and hunting for food. To be able to use a bow instead of a gun is amazing!

[@ellesbells902]

People less skilled increase the danger of injuring animals that run off and suffer. So important to be a good shot with a bow! 💗

[@charlescampbell7600]

Been watching 👀 for years, actually wake up on Friday to watch the post,thank you.

[@anthonys.5653]

This video didn't bother me at all, but you're an awesome human being Shawn, for being thoughtful to all who may have watched. You taught me quite a few things over the years, and I hope to try some of your bushcraft skills one day.

[@mikeabbott7209]

Cali , Is The Happiest Golden Around Just Watching Her Brightens My Heart. Thank You Shawn For Sharing Her And Your Cabin Build With Us All. Merry Christmas From The North West Part Of Arizona.

[@paulripley2090]

So,what is the whining about? Second video where she was doing that.

[@BrianAdle]

I'd love to see a basement tour when you're ready.

[@Dkapparel23]

The amount of detail you out into your work is absolutely amazing, it keeps me motivated watching your videos. Been following for a few years now and this is by far the best channel on KZbin, especially for free

[@straubdavid9]

Very much enjoyed this video. Most of my family, uncles, and cousins are/were hunters here in central PA. I'm just a deer hunter now, with the passing of my last two German Shorthaired pointers Max & Sam (2020-2014 respectively). I started huntin🦮g in 68' at the age of 14. It's been a life well lived, with many adventures and dogs along the way. You are doing it right by immersing yourself and family into the great outdoors, with all the sights and sounds you are capable of experiencing. All the best to you, your family and all your wonderful KZbin peeps that are on this ride called life .... take care.🏹🦌👍🏻✌🏻

[@arielphf]

I'm also in central PA. Thanks for staying hunting - so many of the youngsters around here prefer video games. I work in the woods and all I ever see are the old guys out - and our forests are overbrowsed because of it. Keep up the good work.

[@giselecontassotdesayvre3965]

Très belle vidéo, les arbres sont magnifiques sous la neige, très belles vues..petit écureuil, caches toi!😁 Un poste d'observation dans un arbre,..pour pour plus de confort pour la chasse.. ça va être un chouette de chalet..bravo..passez un bon weekend..bon courage Shawn 🤍❄️🎄✨

[@lindajohnson4656]

I love watching you build something from nothing. Your responsible harvesting. Growing your food. The way you hunt using a cross bow and arrows. You show how to ethically sustain yourself and how you processed your food. You never know we all may have to go to the wilderness to survive.

[@rasputindasilva858]

"to go to wilderness..." There's still wilderness ? If it still exists it won't be for long, so don't worry learning the skill it will be useless soon.

[@magikdust2095]

​@@rasputindasilva858Canada still has lots of wilderness left. There are lots of towns and villages that aren't accessible by roads, you literally need to fly in by plane. These are mostly up in the northern parts of Canada, though.

[@judestewart3955]

Your warning was very much appreciated, thank you- I’m one the squeamish . I just skipped over the bits I couldn’t cope with but enjoyed the rest.

[@donaldkennedy5604]

Nice log cabin you built there Shawn and I see there’s no heat loss with all that snow on the roof. Nice whitetail buck you harvested there.

[@lanetteprice7508]

Love love canned deer. When I was raising my sons and I was down from brain surgery my sons was jr high age n down they take a pint of canned deer meat and make a meal with it. People gave us deer. I was blessed with 7 some years grounded some and canned most. I put canned grounded deer in the crockpot and make a meal. They would make pulled deer sandwiches.

[@billsandrelli957]

Your life style is one that some of us would love to go back to, or forward to. You take only what you need and that is commendable.

[@scarletletter68]

I am LOVING the new cabin! Cali is always a joy to watch!

[@SeoJun-Sara97]

When I was little...I always follow my dad on his hunting trip and yes, I enjoy deer meat.

[@janetwithers7427]

The ceiling looks great. Looks like you got lots of good deer meat and you even canned some. 💞🎄⛄🎄🎅

[@aaronjoseph7573]

"This is reality, this is life" is exactly why you should not be apologizing to people who may have felt uncomfortable watching. Great video, Shawn. Thanks again!

[@elizabethjohnson475]

On top our mountain in far north California, we built our house with cedar ceilings and walls; yours are awesome!!! Good to see your harvest, and nice to hear the wife is with you!

[@BirdieBeaman]

I'm vegan... I watch your videos religiously. I watched this video start to finish. Thank you for being understanding, and thank you for your comments at the end. Buying meat from stores removes all responsibility, removes any of the connections you have with that animal that died to nourish you. I thank you for being connected to the land and connected to what you consume. Love the videos!

[@BirdieBeaman]

@@markbrown2296 you sound like a bully.

[@dandaniels4558]

Oh if Cali only knew what a star she is and how much she's loved by hundreds of thousands of us subscribers and viewers. Thanks for the two videos Shawn. Really enjoy watching everything you do. Would have loved to see you skinning and cutting up the deer but I no KZbin would flag it. It's a shame we aren't free anymore like we use to be when I was growing up in the 60's & 70's. Thanks for the beautiful winter scenery.

[@carrieturner414]

Enjoy the video, you showed ppl.. how you lived but there's more to surviving. But it's beautiful where you are.. enjoy your life in the wilderness..

[@lorenewagner3375]

Have been a part of processing our deer harvest all my life. Appreciate all your videos and the lessons of responsibility that this earth deserves from us.

[@DJ-vm2zi]

Great video Shawn. Living vicariously through you an hour per week!

[@131dyana]

Love that the cabin is about finished soon your family can come and join with you and cali. God bless.

[@franck3426]

Salut Shawn l'hiver est là chez toi avec ces désagréments et ces bons côtés!!!

[@lynnestamey7272]

I am omnivorous and a good venison steak, seasoned, dredged in flour and pan fried in butter is just heaven on a bun! Hunting and preserving meat is just a normal and natural part of subsistence lifestyle. Cali will also benefit. Mr. James uses all parts and I know that he honors the gift from nature.

[@rnp497]

Even when I was a veggie (no-meat eater) I wasn't fussed about seeing dead animals, however the little warning was a nice touch

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Shawn . 🐺

[@mckill32]

This is living the good life right here. Nice to see you’re making it happen…again!

[@robertweldon7909]

What has always impressed me is your resourcefulness, ingenuity, use of materials, and stewardship of the land where you are living. Anyone who has spent any time living outdoors understands what, why, how, and when you do what you do, and mostly alone too. Those who disagree with your life style can disagree as they wish, it's their choice, but until they experience NATURAL living, they can not understand. too bad for them. ;-)

[@Nummey]

The lighting in the cabin really gives this an historic feel, like how it really was back in the day :) . That being said, I'm looking forward to some warm lighting in there.

[@El_Pollo_Loco]

I remember watching your uploads for the first cabin with a few thousand subscribers. Now you have over 2 Mio. Just amazing! 😎

[@catherinelery9273]

Quel beau paysage, magnifique ,et votre chien est heureux dans ce décor splendide ❤🇫🇷

[@claramullen]

People have come to rely on mass market for their meats not knowing how it was raised and processed. I enjoy knowing where my food comes from and the manner it came to me. Thank you Shawn.

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I always enjoy it when your family cooks, during the colder months when I'm out working in the garden I often build a fire and put on a pot of deer stew and let it slow cook while I'm working. I will have friends call and ask if I'm out working to see if I'm cooking anything and they will stoop by for lunch. thanks for sharing.

[@stacydaure2363]

Thank you for what you do we live vicariously through you Because you are so close to nature. You live closer to nature than the rest of us and you never need to explain yourself. Thank you so much!

[@tulipetulipe100]

Vous avez une vie super dans la nature en la respectant Felicitations Hugsss from France

[@cab1198]

Right on time sir be healthy be happy be free. ⚒️🤘💪👊

[@LoneStar-pg4rc]

I guess I'm different: I wanted to watch the kill. Good job, my friend. I avidly watch your two channels and regret that I'm too old [75] to do ALL of what you are doing; I would do it exactly the same as you and marvel at your unflagging determination. Way to go, Shawn!! Your family is truly fortunate to have you as their leader! 🤠

[@johncampbell9216]

This reminds me of the time my life partner and I encountered a dying deer on a Scottish highland road and took it home to process. We were in the early days of our relationship and I was surprised by my then girlfriend’s strength of character when she rolled up her sleeves and helped me butcher the animal. We dined on delicious venison stew and steaks for weeks thereafter!

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

Lucky to hear! A old man from Northern Germany with your passion too. Waidmanns Heil! (roughly Hunters luck may be Hunters honor!) and God's Blessing.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Wish I was healthy enough to do this, I’m only 50 years young but for personal reasons can’t get out much, that’s why I love this channel and man watching him brings me that bit closer to once my own dreams.

[@mdevery8894]

We grow our own food as organically as possible. I don’t raise livestock but my neighbor does and we get pig and beef from him. Another neighbor has eggs. I enjoy your videos. They are inspiring.

[@johntatum8088]

The boards around the cabin really look great after being flame touched. The stew looked really delicious. Cali is such a great dog. Hope you breed her soon...if possible.

[@candicesero5556]

Can see how much Cali just loves you best company a man could ask for enjoy the peace and serenity

[@Journi-222]

Thanks for the warning Shawn... Love watching you build your cabin and really enjoy watching Cali live her beautiful life.🐕💛

[@welderman1221]

D. Preonoke would be proud of you Shawn!!! I love your way of life and the beauty of where you live!!!

[@Claudaky]

Gracias por seguir siendo mi canal favorito de KZbin. Es un espectáculo visual, una invitación a la calma.

[@marygordon3032]

I just loved it Shawn, I grew up in Mississippi and love your channel. Thanks for sharing!✅✅✅😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@GaziOzkan-td7xm]

Dreamlike, dear James you realize a dream experience of millions of people. Best regards from Hamburg / Germany

[@lynsmith2698]

We just finished harvesting a moose and cut and wrapped it. I usually can a bunch of it as well. We love the meat canned and we don’t have to worry about freezer burn or losing it to long term power outages where we live. The cabin looks great. Cheers 🇨🇦❄️

[@lindanicholas1705]

Callies tail never stoppsss waggin she's such a happy soul.....blessings darling. ....

[@glendajune9140]

I loved the video Shawn. It shows the reality of what it takes to live in an environment like yours. Stay safe, healthy, warm,productive,happy,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾💜🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@noellebrouwer7889]

Not squeemish at all. I think you are right. Living in the Netherlands where we have no real possibility for living off grid the way you do, doesn't stop me from enjoying watching your video's. It kind kind of keeps the cobwebs at bay.

[@toddingraham2613]

One of the best video's yet, being responsible for your ecosystem and the management of it is awesome and a great lesson to be learned. thank you Shawn!

[@josephking2055]

I'm a city boy just learning how to hunt. You appreciate your food more when you have to grow/forage/hunt. God bless you.

[@rodneywroten2994]

So perfect to be able to bring home a deer from your own back yard. thanks for sharing that Shawn

[@angiegranberry3366]

I am amazed at what you do! And harvesting deer is always been what we do in south Alabama. Thank you for sharing

[@CosmicGorilla]

Thanks mate, I love your stuff normally but I’m happy to give this one a miss! I’ve watched you build for a couple of years now, can’t tell you how much respect I have for you.

[@markallen1084]

I appreciate seeing what it takes to live a self reliant life. Your appreciation for what is around you is evident in the beauty that surrounds you.

[@dennisbeaver5958]

The ceiling is looking fantastic! Nice job! And I think you did a very tasteful job on the deer processing segment. Too bad you don’t think KZbin would allow more detail, but it might just be time to check out your Patreon channel! As always, thanks for sharing your projects and the great cinematography!

[@donnaschroffel6929]

I'm so happy to see the subsistence. Of hunting, gleaning, and preserving. The world is dooped into believing that it all comes from the local store. But it's wonderful people like this man that makes it possible ❤️, thank you sir

[@leetexas3924]

Really enjoy your videos....love watching Cali enjoying herself .... God Bless

[@kenchow6741]

I am a retired construction worker, it is amazing you built the house all by yourself.

[@doriswilliams5731]

All was ok no problems at all, thanks for sharing this Mr Shawn

[@Tora_74]

I know You don't really like the snow because it makes everything monocromic, but I have not seen this much snow that lasts for weeks since I was a kid. I miss it so much. For me it is such a dissapointing winter when it is 10Cdegree all season long and rainy and Christmas is like a spring day. So I enjoy to watch every second of Your snowy winter wonderland. 👍👍👍

[@andreamalik2961]

Was thinking that the part of your roof with the window would make a cosy mezzanine bed area until you build the bedroom. The venison looks delicious!

[@tinacurtis1580]

As a kid growing up I didn't care much for meat which was odd coming from a meat loving family. Loved my veggies, beans and soups. As a much older adult (62), the passed few years I have incorporated more meat into my diet. I love to cook and experiment to jazz it up a bit. My husband and I hunt, fish, garden and can our own food. Even tho we are living in this crazy world, we have choices and ours is to be as independent as possible. Been watching your videos for a couple of years now. I've even learned a thing or two and I thank you.

[@grandn8646]

Great video, I enjoyed all of it. When you were looking for Cali, somehow I just knew she was going to show up by the cabin while you were down by the stream lol. Seems like she was setting you up lol. She has a great personality.

[@HomeEF]

Cali is so precious, I love her so much ❤️🐕

[@jeannerowsell68]

I enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to include Cali in so many scenes… What a HAPPY/HEALTHY girl!

[@larryrivers1471]

Cali is such a superstar. Always cheering you on.

[@deblarsen8528]

Hey Shawn, Another excellent video! The ceiling looks great, the deer processing was very interesting as well as the pressure canning. Even though I have not killed a deer myself, I have helped process deer and chickens so that doesn't bother me. Thank You Shawn for letting us follow you as you do the things you need to do to make your life~~~your life! The drone footage and nature shots you post are FANTASTIC! Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🐕🏠 P.S. Cali is quite the girl! I ❤ looking for what she is doing! She's cool!

[@randytidmore8021]

I would say you're lucky because the word luck, means laboring under consolidated knowledge, you have made yourself a beautiful place to live.

[@wandal.rodriguez7253]

When I watch your video, it's hard to believe you build this beautiful cabin. I been watching your other build, but this is great. I see how in between how you helped your daughter. I know your family is proud of you 👏 it looks so big. I'm looking for your wife input on design, too.

[@pamelalee1841]

Good Simple Living always do a HAPPY DANCE after a completed project .. With you it all about the SERENITY!!

[@Mr_wayne0805]

Loving the roof. Amazing job. I could sit there all day chilling, admiring the work.

[@seanmahoney2755]

Finally got that new camera to work right, I see! So glad. Let there be light!

[@tonyosborne7781]

Love the craftmanship,You're one of the hardest workers on utube!!

[@skygerspacher6891]

I like how what you do is always thoughtful and respectful. The music and scenery at the end was really lovely.

[@deloriswilliams2313]

Watching your videos makes you feel like I'm visiting family. Thank you

[@marilynlautner2454]

I enjoyed your show today! I truly respect your love of nature and what it offers you and what you give back!❤

[@ДенисОсколков-з8ф]

Смотрю всегда Вас с полным чувством восторга))👍

[@ulilupp6490]

And first time you got some help as well- Well done, you get ready for winter, I can’t wait to see the cold winter days with a lot of snow outside and cozy warm oven inside with your family for Christmas. Thanks for the video -again. U.L. Germany

[@kevinbenyard9376]

Shawn always find the best music period, on his video's! Wonderful to watch.

[@fredbear205]

Congrats on your deer! Can’t beat fresh venison, cabin is looking amazing

[@trudyschaffer8016]

It must be frustrating to try and decide what content to show, even though it is crystal clear your vision for this channel is exactly what the title states. Congratulations on harvesting your deer this year. I grew up on venison, and have a good understanding what it takes to get that animal to freezer camp ( or canner camp!) Cali.. you are and will always be the star of the show in my eyes. Your appearance in the bottom left corner of the frame when Shawn is calling your name from the meadow.. priceless. 🐾🌲🦌

[@angelag8196]

I loved this , it takes me back to simpler times. Actually it brings tears to my eyes. So miss the my childhood! My stepdad and mother always hunted together, only to feed us kids. No sport hunting! I'd love to have a deer steak. Oh my nothing like fresh meat. Happy Holidays from Ohio. Your family's amazing! 🥰

[@Beckywild9]

I hope that you continue with showing the hunting / cooking aspect on this channel since this IS self reliance. 😉👍

[@robertwoods3479]

Love your place and all you do my friend excellent work and much desired life for me