High Country Hunting - Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt (Part 1) | 2022 Hunting Season EP.19

[@seanstone8845]

Hey Samong, you did a good but not complete job fuzzing the location. The lake title is in the example. You're the best doing it in the PNW. Thought you'd want to know

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks, Sean. I usually try to blur them but it's easy to forget when editing a long video. I never use the actual map location when I do these overlays haha.

[@seanstone8845]

@@SamongOutdoors I guess you could claim it was an Easter egg for the deep core viewers ha ha

[@jonash5320]

​@@SamongOutdoors I never see anybody hang their ground insulation below their Stone Glacier Sky 5900. Why? Is it not possible?

[@zeke1eod]

Good job Samong, remember there was only 1 perfect person to walk this earth and they nail him to a cross. Keep your head up, stay safe and God bless

[@trevorgomez3343]

Saw you name at the butcher shop right above mine when I took my 3x2 mule deer in. I won't ruin what you got by spoiling, I'll just say congratulations Samong.

[@finandarrow]

What butcher do you use? I need a new one haha

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Awesome video. My wife and lifelong hunting partner and I recently purchased a freeze dryer and have been experimenting with making our own freeze dried food. So far it has been a great upgrade to the standard Mountain House or Peak Refuel, even had shrimp and fish meals on our elk hunt. Looking forward to part 2.

[@willong1000]

Good to hear that--I've been considering getting one myself--from an actual user! Thanks!

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

A number of videos over 100k + !!! Good work my guy , good work. . . . .

[@highcountryoutdoor]

Pro tip for ya pal. Empty your freeze dried meals into food saver vacuum bags with labels on them to save pack space and back country garbage to pack out. Just take a ziploc Tupperware bowl with a lid Amit re-hydrate your meals in it. You can burn the food saver bags or pack them out but they’re much lighter than the commercial packaging of the freeze dried meals! 👊🏻

[@kaoyang7633]

Can’t wait for part 2.

[@shanespicer6348]

I feel for you. I know what it's like to just keep going over the shot and trying to find out what went wrong. This is when I sit down and pray.

[@TheLastlatvian]

Honesty is always the best policy, thanks for being truthful -- it brings a much missed element to your films in comparison to other hunting shows.

[@daviddunning8357]

When bear are fattened up in the fall you rarely get a blood trail. Fat always plugs the hole. Good ethics , yet sometimes this happens. Thanks for the honesty.

[@darvinclement3250]

Thanks for hauling the video gear so we can come along!

[@nyiaxiongherr921]

Can't watch enough of ur channels bro.. Kudos to u n ur buddy..

[@Xtinnoker]

Samong, You are an inspiration to get out and do it. You and Nate are a killer team. Preparation. You got this buddy…

[@aydencerda5967]

I love watching u, great videos and as a fellow hunter myself I gotta show some support so thanks for makin my day.

[@Lalo-1911]

You should try your 30-06 but with you vortex optic you have on your 6.5

[@Longtrailside]

He cant properly handle his 30-06 recoil. Samong stated this in an earlier video. He would rather use his 6.5 and be able to make a proper shot placement than have a heavier caliber, and be less accurate. It takes courage to admit to other hunters that you cant handle a larger caliber. Though it speakes to me he has accountability and good hunting ethics to me. I would rather have him be confident and accurate in a smaller caliber than out there wounding animals trying to wield a hard kicking rifle. Granted he just wounded the bear with his 6.5,,, but that was because he didn't check his line of path to the bear. Not because he used an inefficient caliber rifle.

[@kyezek524]

@@Longtrailside Yep, he's killed many bear in his other videos with his 6.5, even bull elk.

[@SammyMoore-tg5gs]

Vortex sucks. The Maven RS 1.2 is a better scope in every category for $100 less.

[@scottnorman4572]

Really appreciate showing the good bad and ugly of hunting,you hunt in some of the most beautiful places!!!!

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

That’s a sucky feeling, but happens to every hunter from time to time. With your optic focused on the target it can completely hide twigs and brush in the foreground. 170 yards through timber is no gimme shot. I hope you find him or see him walking around unscathed and enjoy the rest of your hunt.

[@gdhdjrjrndndn]

What bullet did you use on the bear? I took one a couple of weeks ago that took two rounds through the boiler room from my 458 Winchester Magnum with a 400 gr lead core Woodleigh bullet. Bears are tough!

[@donniedickerson8077]

Dang Tough break, hopefully you can find him in part 2, it's a feeling like No other for a Hunter, Been there in your shoes, All you can do Is All you can do, Anyone Who hasn't been in this Tough Spot hasn't hunted much

[@tommythuntdeer]

I agree with how you felt about shooting at that bear. It really sucks. But in the high country, things happen fast and you have to force yourself to slow down. No doubt adrenaline was racing. Thanks for sharing this raw adventure. Beautiful country! Amazing wilderness! I absolutely love watching your videos! Thanks again!

[@BobBob-gu4mi]

Just got back from my Eastern Washington deer camp. First time since 2008 a deer didn't hang in camp. Had 2 misses and a couple other encounters with legal bucks that didn't work out. So even with the hot tuff conditions we had opportunities, but that's hunting!

[@willwork4fire]

How are you getting water? Are you packing the water from lower elevations?

[@Vang_Outdoors]

So I have a question. Why didn’t you guys look at the area for blood where you took the third shot? Instead of going all the way towards the first spot? Wouldn’t it have had a blood trail all the way there? Comment please id like to know the info lol I don’t know the possibility’s.

[@timjk32]

Awesome video. I loved it. Sweet tent to. What tent is your buddy using just qurrius?

[@nevrbluffs]

Awesome country side you all hunt. Breath taking content. Hope you find the bruin!!

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Appreciate you guys! What beautiful country!!

[@pnwdeerhunter1729]

Were you eating powdered donuts at the end?🤣😂 Great video Samong!!!

[@SoloDogmanApalach850]

I know you dont give exact location although is that northern California?

[@willong1000]

It's somewhere in Washington's Cascade Mountain Range. See WDFW "High Buck Hunts" for season and game management unit descriptions.

[@armandoveloz5644]

Here a tip bro, te back of your bino harness has a loop. Take one leg of some suspenders ( I used the back of a three point one) and attach,clip on to your belt if you wear one. Pants won’t ride down with a pack on.

[@tomly226]

Are you shooting a 6.5 creedmore? My brother shoots a 6.5 creedmore also and from the 3 bucks he’s shot there wasn’t much blood to work with. We spent a lot of time finding his kills. You might want to take a bigger caliber rifle out to the back country. Great video and I hope you guys find that bear!

[@samuelmoore7388]

What kind of bullet construction was in your brother’s cartridge? That matters a heck of a lot more than you think.

[@garyammerman2153]

I think your shot was true! Branch moved but appeared to be small and didn't break so may have just been sonic wind moving branch. It appears with bear looking back as he did the hit may have been back and high. Good luck and awaiting Ep#2!

[@donaldhofman5257]

Great video!!! Keep them coming!!!

[@peterschryver]

Looks like you got liver and a lung Samong. Hopefully you find him in the creek bottom. What an epic hike into the back country, really putting in the work! Looking forward to part two, best of luck to you and Nate.

[@SingleDadHomesteading]

Hope ya found him Sam and it is a great hunt so far

[@HaftardsGuideService]

Can you do a video on how you manage battery life on your cameras? Do you just pack in 12+ batteries or what ?

[@SamongOutdoors]

Yep, I pretty much pack enough batteries to last me the trip. I don't have a solar charger or charger of any kind for cameras out there.

[@HaftardsGuideService]

@@SamongOutdoors how many battery’s will you pack for like a 5 day trip for your go pro and for your Sony? Also how do you keep the camcorder dry when it’s raining? That’s the one thing that keeps me from filming black tail hunts is I don’t know how to keep my camera dry and I don’t wanna ruin it.

[@ryanprewitt3521]

I’m curious on the sling you use for your rifle?

[@andrewwilsonjr7944]

I think u shot the tree 😂😂😂😂

[@SamongOutdoors]

I sure did 😂

[@willong1000]

@@SamongOutdoors That's okay, you didn't hurt it--the tree was dead already 😁! Seriously though, that twig strike could have caused enough deflection of the bullet to make it a clean miss. If Nate walked you precisely onto the bear's location at the shot, which I assume you confirmed by some tracks, and there was absolutely no hair or blood sign, then I think it was a clean miss. EDIT: Much respect for the follow-up regardless, as you didn't have the twig-strike evidence until you were editing the video. Kudos to Nate as well for sticking with you through that grueling grid search!

[@doublej963]

Great video brother, it happens to us all at some point, Anybody says different they’re lying, keep up the good work 💯👍

[@Ineedcoffee-n4j]

sucha cool adventure youre very fortunate

[@theory3x]

Love your content but one small thing I really appreciate is the captions when you're whispering. I've watch too many elk hunting videos where I have to turn up the volume to hear them whisper one moment before just blasting a bugle right next to the mic and my god is it annoying. Rant over. Thanks again for that added attention to your content!

[@Fishin-mission1]

Right before you said the bullet hit a twig I saw the twig move lol. I thought you smoked him. Keep up the hard work!

[@rubios9307]

Love your videos! Need to go back to the shooting range there’s no way you can missed that big bear.

[@scottbellagio]

Would love to see more activity hunting several other deer or bear per segment. Awesome channel brother.

[@doublelunger1978]

After it hit the twig it lands under it's left paw. Total bummer. Great hunting vid!!

[@chaleelor1994]

Amazing content as always! Thanks Samong!!

[@jeffrownd5530]

OMG , what farm boy hasn't invited bail twine or a piece of wire to keep there pants up ... Was there any hunting or just needing through the supplies

[@ejones7765]

the first shot you clipped a branch and it went high and to the right.

[@davidfarrens3572]

Need a drone for The search. To bad we can't do like other States that you can use a tracking dog to find your kill.

[@JKCJWildernessAdventures]

That bear had a lucky day for sure.

[@michaelmoua2541]

It still amazes me how far you guys trek in and out for a hunt. Hope there’s a part two where you guys find the bear.

[@imlongchabadaichi3469]

As a Hunter myself it's the most disappointing feeling one can experience when you think you got the shot just to end up not finding the animal. But given the size of the bear you shot I am hoping that it just got an adrenaline rush and is dead somewhere down in the creek. Waiting for part 2.

[@hunterfishman7119]

He missed the bear completely. Its still alive.

[@johnsalazar245]

What's your favorite deer cartridge? I pick the 270

[@morgankruse4666]

What pack did you settle on?

[@Knyawhunter]

Thank you for another awesome video Learning a lot from you

[@blueyes0152]

Judging by the terrain and how far in you are, I think you lucked out missing that thing! That's a great deal of work packing out that much bear! The head and hide on that thing will go 60-70lbs easy, not to mention the boned out meat. Not any criticism, loved the video!

[@morgankruse4666]

Do you live over there Samong? Or just drive over constantly? Never see you hunting or fishing the wet side.

[@NouCHENGvue]

Hey brother it happens. I missed a moose this year in Alaska also. Three shots lol I need more practice. Always what you can do better. Next year i will do better.

[@michaelsiengo1]

That is not a squirrel. It’s called a Pika. We used to call them rock rabbits, because they Hop Along, and they squawk like a baby marmot.

[@johnnyaustin444]

I don’t think you hit that bear at all. I think the twig deflected it and missed him entirely. He had that slow pause that bears seem to have when missed and then he took off. Just didn’t act like he took a bullet. Great video as always.

[@andystampfli9127]

Well you are having a good camping trip at least. Good luck

[@timjk32]

Looking for a lightweight tent exploring options

[@KK40384]

170 yard shot in the timber is no easy shot. could've knicked a branch you didn"t see in the scope and could've deflected the bullet just enough to make a good shot bad. that said I always bring more gun than i need in case of this scenario. you make a bad shot with a heavier bullet going faster and your chances of recovery are much greater. Looking forward to part 2

[@outdoorrn2980]

What caliber is the rifle you are shooting?

[@taylormyers4126]

Hey samong, just so you know sometimes even if you make a good shot, bears don't always show a blood trail due to there thick fur soaking up all the blood I've had atleast 3 bears do it to me where they never left even a drop of blood but found them dead not to far away. It's very common actually

[@taylormyers4126]

If he doesn't come back to that same area the next few days that means you hit him.

[@juniornunez4092]

I like your shoes. What brand are those.??

[@dvydreamerz]

Uhhh wheres part 2!!?!?!?!? Awesome video samong

[@TheOnly1chaos]

wow a whole hr video!

[@davidfarrens3572]

Also to a friend, sighted his scope kinda funny, I seen him clearly miss at about 130yrd ha ha only shot one round. He said I seen my bullet missing by like six feet. He said see anything wrong with My scope handed it to me. I took a look and he accidently made the cross hair's at a ever so slight X bearly notice. And that few days before when he sight his in I checked mine. But he re- adjusted the scope to refit to eye. And didn't recheck again. To see if The scope was zero'd or not. But The next morning just as he climbed outta his tent he got his dear about 40ft from the tent. I was still sleeping. I woke to the boom of his 08 Back strap's For lunch. I not as fortunate that was one of my last deer hunts. With a rifle. I liked muzzle loader hunting. Way more of a hunt by far.

[@MrBAlley]

Big black is eating all the deer and bear in area. Good luck!

[@focusfanatic01]

how much do yalls packs weigh on a hunt like this?

[@SunDownHunter]

Seeing a bear and taking a shot is a good day. Always next time!

[@inspirednorthwest]

Keep your head up Samong. Everything is learning lesson and experience. You guys are doing great at being persistent. Lets hope that luck crosses its path soon :)

[@ericbell483]

Excellent

[@jasonbrowning5280]

Dude ... Samong! Great video... But seriously I'm about to buy you a new glove myself. You always have that right hand index finger poking out.

[@MrJimw360]

The bear almost acted like it might have been hit on the very top of his back. Maybe a grazing shot that just took some hair off

[@morgankruse4666]

Do you work in tech? Maybe Spokane has really blossomed

[@waynehall1202]

throw some marshmallow cream on those peanut butter burritos.

[@MoviesSam]

It would be interesting to know what state you're in. Nothing more detailed than that.

[@willong1000]

Pretty sure that Samong mentioned it in the video, though I am not reviewing the entire episode again to confirm 😁. Anyway, the state is Washington (Nate confirmed in recent video of 2023 season's hunt in OR wherein he mentions that previous two high buck hunts occurred in WA). Paraphrasing the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) regulations--you can go to their website for more details such as the specific Game Management Unit boundary descriptions--the "High Buck Hunts" seasons occur in wilderness areas of "Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area." The Cascades are relatively young mountains and a lot of the country looks similar to the video's across the eastern slope of the range. Fire scarring, which can make an area appear more arid than it actually, can leave even some of the more western portions looking similar for years. If I had three guesses, I'd venture Pasayten Wilderness, Lake Chelan (north of) and "Let's spin the wheel Vanna."

[@JohnWeik]

Nicely done as always brother! Very enjoyable. Was wondering if your buddy was wearing liner socks? Sure do make a world of difference on any hike whether people think they need them or not.

[@noryaa4194]

hello sir have you guys ever roasted a whole deer in the outback

[@ipwnu11b]

awesome video again man. i felt like i was right there with you two. sucks that you didnt get that bear... or maybe in the next video you find him?! lol. But i heard you two say that you both were out of ammo or didnt have any on you. i hope you meant you didnt have anymore in ur mag but some in your bag. you two out there doing some dangerous hunting. be safe and carry enough ammo or at least a side arm especially if that bear ran into you guys. stay safe fam.

[@tp-mh2ji]

Mule deer aren't as nervous as Arkansas Whitetails. Great Video 🌰🐿️

[@HaMongChumbucket]

Looks like your first shot was deflected by the twig off of that tree.

[@willong1000]

Definitely, and it could cause enough deflection for a clean miss.

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

I love that tent! Awesome design and it looks very durable and weather proof.

[@davidfarrens3572]

That deer is eating that fire weed

[@rdgsupafli]

First shot u hit him near his back seen him buckled and booked it lol that’s how it is when u hit them in the back always gotta get a good on a big bear I shot 1 3x and it still ran never found him 308. My boy shot one also 7mm ran never found it. Bears are tough. I shot another one before watched him dropped lay down didn’t move I made my way to him n he was gone lol.

[@bneaclab1]

What bullets are you using? Sounds like the bullets are not penetrating. You just described wounding 3 bears. Something is wrong.

[@rdgsupafli]

@@bneaclab1 with the 308 it was a hornady round with a red ballistic tip at the time I think like a 150 grain was like 3 years ago before we had to start using non lead in Cali my buddy with the 7mm was like 10 years ago I don’t remember

[@bowhunterspokane]

This is a top quality production, I've been there trying to find an animal I've hit. It happens. Worst feeling ever, high to low in a split second. I appreciate you showing the hunt for how it is. The emotion that goes into it. Love the videos. Are you going to try and do some waterfowl this year?

[@codywilkie9130]

Hey Samong great job. You forgot a lake name to fuzz out

[@welcome2stp]

Damn I remember watching the small clips on your instagram. 😢

[@bneaclab1]

Not enough gun if that is your Creedmoor with the 140 ballistic tips... looked liked you hit him well with the first shot. A 140 ballistic tip at 2650 out of the muzzle on a big bear at 180 yards is just not the right combination.

[@andystampfli9127]

My grendel hits 2600fps... There's no way his muzzle velocity isn't 3000fps. I'm not saying it would be my pick but 6.5 creedmor is plenty of gun for a black bear. However I'd use a partition or a bonded lead bullet. If using copper idk what to use. I don't have any experience with the non lead bullets. I don't make many friends with my opinion on any ballistic tip hunting bullet so I'll just leave it at save your money, keep it simple and make better shots. That being said... Give him a break. He's trying and filming it all for us to see. He could have edited it out like the pursuit channel would have. Keep trying Samong.

[@bneaclab1]

@@andystampfli9127 The factory ammo he is using was outlined in a previous video and runs 2650. 6.5 Creed does not come anywhere close to 3000fps with 140s in any case. I agree with an accubond or a partition it is an ok choice though. I'm not coming down on Samong at all. I just hope it is a learning experience as in a previous video he indicates his accuracy with the Creedmoor overrides the power of his 30 06. I'm hoping he finds his bear, but we owe it to them to use enough gun. The 30 06 would most likely have dropped him. Just too many youtube vids espousing the creedmoor as a gun that it is not is all. I know they have killed elk and big bear, but they also 'don't' kill elk and big bear when a more appropriate caliber would have sometimes. When you throw up youtube videos you potentially influence new hunters, so imho it is important to discuss these things.

[@SamongOutdoors]

I get that but unless you would rule out the .308 Win and 7mm-08 as incapable at that range as well, then the 6.5cm is fine. I don't think it was the cartridge because this set up has proven itself to me. Full pass through on a mule deer buck at 480 yards, full pass through on a bear at 315 yards, and a stuck on the opposite side on a cow elk at 525 yards. Cartridge certainly played a role but had more to do with my shot. My bullet hitting that stick before reaching the bear didn't help my cause.

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

I’m no 6.5 creedmoor fanboy, (I own .308 and 7mm-08 so it would be redundant for hunting) but this is not an issue of insufficient cartridge. With the shot deflecting after the twig hit there is no way of knowing where that bear was hit. You shoot a bear (or any animal really) through the guts with a 300win mag your just as likely to not recover him as with a .223.

[@bneaclab1]

@@SamongOutdoors 308 and 7mm08 pack considerable (especially the 308) more punch than the 6.5 Creedmoor, so no I disagree with you there. In this case you know better than I so it was probably the twig and shot placement like you say. If you are shooting elk at 400 plus yards with a ballistic tip running 2650 though, you 'are' going to have problems though. Sorry but it just isn't enough energy and not the best bullet choice for consistent humane kills in that scenario. In fact I'll go farther and I know I'll ruffle a few feathers, but shooting a cow elk with that set up at 525 yards is just plain irresponsible.

[@bobbyshields7682]

Great content. I know this question gets asked a lot but wanted to get your take. If you did this same hunt solo, and didn't have all the camera gear lol: Would you take small-medium bino's (8's or 10's) & a spotter also. Or just med-large Binos (12's or 15's) only? Maybe something different, but these seem like to two common choices.

[@TGOTP200]

when are you going to get a can for your rifle

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@NXT_-kz1zo]

Awesome 👏

[@chastings77]

are those the Kuiu kutana pants?

[@vajhuamsibluag]

How did you miss him! The first shot hit too far to the right.

[@ipwnu11b]

lets go!

[@ryanchinh1040]

You spot a cryptid Dogman.

[@TheLessPro]

Epic

[@coryford7475]

Someone tell Nate his gaiters are on the wrong legs!