Giant Rut-Crazed River Farm Buck At 5 Yards, Mike’s Best Bow Hunting Strategies

Giant Rut-Crazed River Farm Buck At 5 Yards, Mike’s Best Bow Hunting Strategies #hunting #bowhunting
On this week’s episode, we sit down with Mike Reed in Iowa as he takes us through the story of yet another River Farm legend he calls “Fitzmagic.” With encounters dating back to the early days of hunting the river bottom in 2019, Mike dissects the buck’s patterns and the area in which he lived that ultimately led to getting an opportunity at the 7.5 year old brute. Mike dives into multiple stand locations spanning the newer addition to the main River Farm, what he has learned over the past few years of hunting the area and many more lessons learned along the way. We hope you enjoy and be sure to tune in over the coming weeks as we continue to bring more awesome hunt action your way! Thank you as always for the support.
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[@veryfastride]

I'm going to give you major props for not defending the shot and simply recognizing it wasn't what you hoped for. Great show and cool story. Keep it up!

[@ralphempson2719]

I truly believe that your disipline of concentrating on these Mature bucks is the recipe for constant success! And I see that as having mature targets to hunt every year.. Stay safe Mike and Ry, thanks guys. Being lost in Germany you guys make me very happy watching your struggles.

[@claywright3895]

Mike Reid= Class!! Congratulations on another great season!! Absolutely tremendous stuff!! Thanks for allowing us all to tag along!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Clay, You are right about that no one is more deserving than Mike, and thank YOU for following along! It has been a privilege to see Mike's success, and what's even better is there is no one more sharing of that success than him. Thanks again sir.

[@geraldsheppard8161]

THIS INTRO SONG IS HYPE...!!! KANSAS BOW HUNTERS ARE WITH YA....LETS GOOO...!!

[@donavandean1078]

Hunting a specific deer all year long is an amazing testimony of your commitment to harvesting trophy animals every season.

[@ralphempson2719]

Seeing the good life makes it easy to know why you would be ready to fight to keep it! Every Vet out there has his story of protecting the good life.

[@BartG87-]

I always appreciate you guys that acknowledge us veterans ! Kinda makes me feel like i'm a little more a part of the hunt . Congratulations on a great deer ! I'm also a Dolphins fan so Marino and Fitzmagic may be my personal favorites ! 🤷🏼😉

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Bart, we can't pass along enough appreciation for all veterans who made what we love to do possible. We glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the names! Have a great week sir.

[@TheVenariEffect]

It’s always so impressive to see all of the old footage incorporated into these present day hunts. I think some viewers might take that aspect for granted but the organization, planning and executing of that process is not an easy one! So cool. Congrats, Mike!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

We appreciate the kind words and for taking note of the hard work that all of the team puts into these shows. It never ceases to amaze the history and story behind each of these hunts, and we love bringing them to you! Have a great week and thanks again.

[@kjc9293]

When I saw 50+ minutes I wasn't too sure.......but that was an amazing story/video!!!! Congrats on another great buck!!

[@ralphempson2719]

Mike! You have a Beautiful Family! I truly believe you earn what you get in life. Its a mental process that leads to your great family and it started with your mental process. The more I enjoy you with your family I realize you definately have earned your Beautiful life. Congrats and as always take the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, you are living a dream life! SO ENJOY IT!!!!!!

[@colbyschmidt3339]

Congratulations Mike on a great deer. As always you guys are the best at giving the viewers the feeling that we're right there in the hunt with you. So thank you for that and god bless.

[@gramps5157]

Count your blessings! Beautiful Buck!

[@ralphempson2719]

So cool to be able to watch a mature buck reading the script........I know and have watched you guys crossing your T`S and dotting the I`s

[@shawnbrinkman4074]

Thank for recognizing us veterans. Means a lot Mike. Congratulations on another great buck.

[@MsTamy72]

Congratulations on a nice buck! I had the same scare this year. I had open heart surgery in April to repair a bad valve and aneurism. I HAD to hunt this year!! (Dr. said I would be dead this summer had I not had the surgery) So I busted my tooshie and by September was able to shoot my bow. We only have 10 acers to hunt on and we have not seen much for big mature bucks and as the season went on here in southern MN, it got even worse. So when a nice buck gave me the opportunity, I took it. I self filmed the hunt and as I watched back, I saw the arrow go into nowhere land, so I though. I sat and prayed and for 3 hours waited. My husband found the deer not more than 70 yards from where I shot him. Hit in the femoral artery and died in minutes! God, touched that arrow and gave me that deer! Hunting is an amazing thing. Thanks for the video, it's good to know that I am not alone in the "oh no" shot category! Again, congrats!

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Congratulations Mike and Kaleb, great bucks.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Thank you for the continued support Mitchell we appreciate you tuning in week after week. No one is more deserving than Mike and Kaleb and we can't wait to bring the story of Vendetta to you soon.

[@spo307]

ALWAYS DREAMED OF HUNTING IOWA

[@JimBowSlice]

Congratulations Kaleb and Mike

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Jim, thank you for the kind words and for all of the support! Have a great week.

[@randyhathaway4561]

Once again a great story about an awesome deer! You guys are the best. Keep sharing these stories.

[@whisperingoutdoors]

That's a nice buck Mike and don't worry about that shot it happens sometimes! I like the fact that you put trail cameras out to catch trespassers I do that same thing and I liked when you bribed the kids with a candy bar to find first blood made me laugh! Anyways that was a awesome video and all around good hunt,congratulations bub!

[@tacticalsnoopy]

Great story! Love seeing the family getting to enjoy it too

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Thank you for following along and we are glad you enjoyed it. Mike puts in tons of work and thought behind each move in his hunting strategy and it always pays off big. We couldn't be happier for him!

[@H5Farms]

As always great job from the entire MW team! Congratulations Mike!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Thank you for the kind words and support, we have a great team and it has been nothing short of incredible to see the success across the board this year. We hope you're having some good luck of your own!

[@markgreeno470]

Great job, Mike 👏 👍🏻 🎉

[@gavinbenz9034]

Best video and story ever told on this channel

[@jodytucker4474]

I truly enjoy your storytelling on your deer man, congratulations. 💪🏻🙏🏻🦌🦌

[@karsonhull7230]

Great stuff guys! Congrats Mike! Cant wait to see the full hunt on the Vendetta buck Caleb!

[@robertpeters6923]

Another great buck, great story as always. Congratulations on a great deer.

[@JimBowSlice]

It's crazy to see how much your kids have grown especially the twins. I don't know if I have ever commented this before but my son is also named Xander. Congrats again

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Again Jim thank you for the support, Mike is an incredible dad raising his kids in the great outdoors and the looks on their faces says it all about how they feel about it. We appreciate it!

[@gregbunn4642]

Another great video Mike, congratulations.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Greg, thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch, we are glad you enjoyed the episode! Be sure to tune in over the coming weeks as we bring more awesome stories your way.

[@jamescrum5439]

Congratulations on a phenomenal deer! One of my favorites so far

[@colebraden8125]

Congrats mike, great episode!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Thanks Cole, we appreciate you watching and hope your hunting has been great lately. Our fingers are crossed for you!

[@TimberAnglinDude]

Cool story. Great job on presenting it. Amazing how a not so good yet fatal shot robs a guy of some of the satisfaction that comes with a kill. Glad you expressed that. (When you were drawing back and the safety harness got in your way a bit I was thinking ut oh….)

[@dmw1306]

Oh Boy I understand about getting that good shot/Adrenaline/Moving target looking for love not looking to get killed 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and then you dropped him like a bag of wet cement. You Got It Done Brother! Great Buck

[@SexyplexiGT]

An I am So pumped for you kaleb!

[@reggiesmith8550]

Great story Mike and Rye,as always

[@brown7002]

Man so glad ya got Vendetta Kaleb. After so many awesome encounters and passing some great bucks and loosing 2 of your targets its good to see man. Now if i can just close the deal on a mature NC deer be all good.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

You said it best Kaleb is very deserving of that one! Make sure to stay tuned in over the coming weeks as we bring his and many more great episodes your way, you won't want to miss them.

[@logancline7805]

Mike gets the pass on the shot placement, I believe he’s proved over the years he is smoke city with the stick and bow

[@DavidBridge-u8d]

Dude I know that’s not where you wanted to hit him but that’s a lethal shot Great buck

[@leviglass871]

Great job brother!! What camo is that? Love the pattern

[@JT-ju6es]

Nice job as always I thought it was obvious that he started walking as you shot and that was the major contributor to the hit being back. Either way i'm glad it was a quick kill. God Bless

[@loisbuttray2937]

Great Video!

[@andrewyoung9865]

Mike, what broadhead was that? Seemed like you guys were using the MegaMeat earlier in the season, right?

[@Beech303]

GJ on the big buck and the Video

[@austinbradford2413]

Congrats Mike! And congrats Kaleb! My dream is to move to Iowa and get opportunities to chase amazing animals! Hopefully one day my dream will come true!!

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Austin, we greatly appreciate the kind words and are very happy for both Mike and Kaleb as well! We are truly blessed to live in the great state of Iowa and the opportunities it provides. Good luck out there.

[@hughkoljonen]

Congratulations on 15th anniversary

[@MycahMooutdoors]

Congratulations

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

MycahMooutdoors, We really appreciate you watching and we couldn't be happier for Mike. Have a great week sir.

[@brycenhomola7517]

How does Mike do such good skull mounts?

[@ralphempson2719]

Now I am ready for the Fam and Ry to hunt............

[@Lancesitton]

wheres winke? didnt he start the show?

[@DavidAnderson-pw2es]

He sold his farm a couple years ago and bought a different place in Iowa. When he did that he stopped doing Midwest whitetail. He has his own channel now

[@alankieffer7631]

He has his own show he bought a farm in northern Iowa he's been improving it over the last couple of years his show is Hoyts Bow Hunting Whitetails he also has a couple of other shows that off shoot from that very informative shows check it out

[@jimstaub2308]

44.00 for the hunt.

[@braydonmichels6104]

Congrats Mike, you running out of wall space yet?? 🤣

[@colby0082]

What about that deer called Tex what happened to him?

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Great question Colby, as far as we know the whereabouts of Tex are unknown at this point. Neither Mike nor anyone he knows has an idea on what happened to him, but either way he was a true giant! Thanks for watching.

[@kylehanson88]

Mike you missed your mark by an inch or two. Still a great, ethical shot from that angle. You drove it through many vitals! Great job as always.

[@tylerdavis4513]

There’s a KZbin video in your ads please fix.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Tyler, we don't get to determine what ads KZbin chooses to run on our videos. Thank you for watching and sorry we can't help you out on this front of things! Have a great day.

[@jadebrecks]

21 sec ago. wow on timing.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

jadebrecks, Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in and watch! Have a great week.

[@ralphempson2719]

With the way the Politics are headed in the States I am on the band wagon...... Mike for President!!!!!!!

[@joshuaboze1517]

I don’t know what happened between Jarred and Mike but they were better together!! Your a great dude Mike but Jarred made you better as did you to him hopefully one day you fellas can find your way back to one another!!! Your better than Midwest whitetail

[@captainkris6888]

Everyone knows what happened. That’s why no one watches Mike anymore. It’s what happens when you put yourself in front of your friends.

[@jeremykuehn5683]

What happened?

[@joshuairvin6015]

@captiankris6888 I’m newer to this channel can you explain what happened or tell me what video that kinda shows what happened

[@joshuairvin6015]

@@captainkris6888read my above comment please tag didn’t work the first time

[@jessericsson629]

That's what happens when you shoot stupid ass expendable broadheads. Zero pass through and the arrow falls out the entrance hole.

[@topjak]

Love the passion and backstory you provide, but these videos are getting too long. Anything over 30 minutes is just too excessive. It took me multiple sits to get through the episode.

[@MidwestWhitetailVideos]

Topjak, we appreciate the feedback and support! We know time is valuable but some stories we feel have a little bit more to offer sometimes. Heck, you’re really gonna hate us for the most recent one! That being said, hopefully you give it a chance and enjoy it as much as we did putting it together. Have a great night and blessed finish to ‘23.

[@indianapublicland7429]

Naming the deer is just ridicules!!!