High Country Rifle Mule Deer Hunt | 2 Bucks Down

Erik heads to the backcountry with his good friend Greg to chase high-country rifle mule deer!
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[@hunt_trap_fish]

Take that heart, core it. Slice along the main seam on the side, so you're left with two flat-ish chunks. Take ALLL the little white "heart strings" out, so you just have two flat-ish, thin sections of heart meat. Salt well. Stick it in a bag with lime juice and cilantro, no more than 45 mins (the meat will start to grey at that point). Get your grill so hot you almost burn your hand opening the lid. Sear each chunk on each side, JUST till the edges get a bit charred. Slice thin, across the grain. Put that on a corn tortilla with homemade pico de gallo, and a bit of queso fresco. Corazon carne asada style my friends. You'll never eat better!

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

Man talk about earning it. We’ll deserved bucks for sure. You guys have been slaying the year of the deer videos.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, buddy! It was a great year!

[@mp_mia7989]

Respectful Hunters. Always give thanks. Well done Men.💯👍🙏

[@MuleyFreak]

Much appreciated

[@huntinidaho]

Awesome hunt! It's weird how the guys who work hard and never give up end up finding what their looking for a good percentage of the time! Hard work pays off, great job!

[@sonnymolina8748]

So proud of you guys Awesome Bucks thank you so much for sharing your hunting video never give up 👊🏾

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching Sonny!

[@rileyreeves8262]

I’ve never watched you guys before. But I’m amazed at the smiles on your guys’ face and the way that even in front of the camera you aren’t afraid to show your dedication to being a good person and Christian. Great video!

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate the comment, Riley! Welcome to the channel and hope you check out some of our others videos. God speed!

[@danielhedin9278]

Love seeing how you can grind hard and tag out on public land! Great film, the ups the downs gets me excited for the up coming hunts! 💪🏻👍🏻

[@MuleyFreak]

It wa an epic adventure that came down the the last hour of the last day like many hunts and things in life do! Thanks for watching and thanks for all your support in the channel.

[@Docsjeff]

My buddy and I did those public land hunts in Co. for 11yrs straight.Learned real quick,you had better take the first decent one you see.

[@secondgear6079]

On more mile ,then another pretty soon you come to the right hillside or opening and then boom the work begins, good job boys

[@MuleyFreak]

Nothing like last minute heroics in the high country. Thanks for watching, buddy!!!

[@gregjackson878]

Man what a hunt! Thanks again for the invite loved being apart of year of the deer!

[@MuleyFreak]

It sure was, Greg! Can’t wait to do it again!

[@jaisonadams378]

I love mule deer hunting!! these guys are doin good. keep havin fun yall!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks Jaison! Glad you enjoyed the video, happy hunting!

[@brianjohnson8918]

780 yards is over 4/10ths of a mile. Can't say I'm a fan of such long range shooting. It's an accomplishment yes, but is it sporting and respectful of the animal? Getting closer is more frustrating and challenging to be sure, but that makes success that much more satisfying.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

Awesome seeing Greg on the screen! Love that guy. Nice bucks fellas

[@MuleyFreak]

He’s a great dude.

[@gregjackson878]

Loved being apart of it! Def great memories! Def a grind!

[@davehood2534]

I like having the camera Guy in the story..Greg?It just seems more natural.You already know he’s there ,you know he is working his tail off.Definitely a crucial part of the team,even if he is an employee?. I was wondering if you were heating water for him as well while he worked filming at night

[@ulaana]

Who puts their tent on the saddle?! Tuck it in with some trees or something 😅

[@MuleyFreak]

We moved it haha

[@kurtlawson6995]

hell yes Erik congrats like you said never give up

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Kurt! We appreciate you!!!

[@mstimps811]

Glad you tagged out on the last day, was starting to think this was a cooking show. Good job guys.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, buddy! Check out our store www.muleyfreak.com

[@rodger602]

Man that was a wild hunt. Great job on a two good bucks. That IA pack looks like it carried that weight super well. 👍🏼👊🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

AI crushes w heavy loads! Thanks for watching, Rodger!

[@LAoutdoors94]

“There’s orange hats and people everywhere” *doesn’t show a single other hunter. “They didn’t hit anything” *friend hit 2 of 3 shots allegedly.* “Oh you shot from 780 yards?” *we won’t show any video of shot placement, entry or exit wounds on this buck* “Here’s the thing that made him tick, in perfect condition too.” *must’ve not hit where you should’ve from 780 yards bud* Let’s make no mistake you guys have inspired me to get out and chase em, but by god I’m gonna respect em. #MuleyShriek

[@LAoutdoors94]

Beautiful buck and you guys worked your asses off, no question. I dream for a muley like that on public.

[@gregjackson878]

The shots he said missed in the video actually weren’t mine they were another hunters in his basin. I was in a different basin. I was by myself and didn’t have the chance or resources to video my shot. Def hunters everywhere with pack horses and llamas. Sorry the video didn’t show what u wanted it to but I assure u it was a very challenging hunt with all the pressure and the shots made by us we’re good shots. Thanks for watching

[@MuleyFreak]

We didn’t want to show others in the video without their consent so thought it prudent to leave them out to protect their privacy.

[@waynemensen4252]

​@MuleyFreak, when you're in a public place, you don't have to ask anyone's permission to film them. They can hide in their residence.

[@aaronVarchery]

Well deserved as always! Love to see you guys grinding it out and finding success! You always have my support! 🤙🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

We appreciate it, Aaron! We hope you’re well, buddy!

[@ExperienceMoreLLC]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CRR8980]

Beautiful bucks as always boys love all your videos!🦌

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx, Collin! We appreciate you! 💪

[@zeldarobinson3382]

congratulations oth very nice ucks . great video thank you for shareing

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@primerevolution2307]

Looked like a grind! love the content - thanks guys.

[@jeffwhite2486]

Awesome video. Thank you for putting together the content. Congrats on the new baby!

[@MuleyFreak]

Our pleasure!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!

[@jeffwhite2486]

Love that new 7 PRC. Just picked me up one as well. Impressive ballistics.

[@frankhite9849]

Awesome! great hunt and great deer! sure wish i had the health to grind the miles you guys do !

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@boringaccount6897]

Beautiful shot that was a great grind you guys did congrats on the buck

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!!

[@backrhodesoutdoors9917]

Really enjoyed this one! Way to persevere!! 👊👊

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, David!

[@MUXHUNTS]

Awesome hunt!! That looked like a pure grind and you all handled it like champs! Congrats on the bucks, well deserved

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, buddy! 🙏

[@thecoldrensfurfishandfeathersl]

Great video! I can't wait to get back out west! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, buddy. Happy hunting if you make it back out!

[@thecoldrensfurfishandfeathersl]

@@MuleyFreak September!!

[@ExperienceMoreLLC]

Earned it!!!

[@MuleyFreak]

She was a GRIND!!! 🔥

[@natehayes82]

If you eat a mountain house but dont film it, do you get the calories?

[@MuleyFreak]

if it's not on film those calories don't count 😂

[@dannyvlanich7923]

Great video guys!! Congrats on some nice looking bucks! A lot of grind in this video!! 👊🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

Appreciate it!!

[@markbartels5314]

Like the porcupine good to see those! Great deer good prayers

[@MuleyFreak]

Awesome creatures, thanks for watching!

[@GreenEagle1983]

Awesome Vid Gents! hunt hard to the end and the work may pay off ... handsome bucks congrats

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Joel! 🔥

[@mattgoin]

Bad ass video fellas! Nice shooting and great buck's! Way to grind

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, Matt. The high country is always a grind!

[@billybrown5701]

Great video guys, it kind of drew you in and made you feel you were there. Congrats. I’m two weeks out on a 7mm prc and will be running suppressed all the time. I’m curious what length barrel you went with? This is a huge topic of discussion with this caliber as I’m sure you’re aware. I actually thought it said Hill country rifle, that’s the builder of my gun lol as that’s why I watched it. Didn’t realize it was High country rifle. Don’t know if you Chronographed your rounds but if so if you could share that it would be appreciated

[@jeffkramer6034]

Just found your channel, subbed. Great film. Way to grind, and congrats on a couple nice bucks!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Jeff! We appreciate you!

[@jaxxticity2590]

Bad ass video!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@bradleyjohnson3068]

Perseverance!

[@MuleyFreak]

Yessir! Thanks for watching!

[@eaglecapoutdoors]

Enjoyed yalls hunt! Congrats!

[@MuleyFreak]

Happy to hear, thanks for watching! 🙌

[@jayhiebert4312]

Great job with that hunt guys, hard to keep up the moral when your surrounded by, other hunters. You tempt me with all those nice IA packs.

[@MuleyFreak]

It’s challenging, but there’s nothing you can do, but be positive. The IA packs are nice, but we’re looking forward to testing some new packs this season too!

[@fulldrawfunatic]

Congrats, sweet camo pattern on the rifle. What caliber? That thing dropped that buck. 2 good bucks, Congrats to both.

[@MuleyFreak]

7 PRC w a 175 gr ELD-X. Thanks for watching!

[@williamgarcia2187]

Awesome video and great job fellas. What packs you guys running?

[@MuleyFreak]

The initial ascent; however, looking to test something new as we like trying new things! Thanks for watching!

[@madman432000]

What was with that free roaming pack horse?

[@MuleyFreak]

😅🤷‍♂️

[@user-qk4qr2zg9h]

Enjoyed the video, the beautiful country. It’s a two edged sword, if they wanted a more quality hunt it would take too long to get a tag then to hunt regularly you have to endure orange It take too long to get tags in better units especially for non resident hunters. But what do you do. 😂. Congrats on both tagging out.

[@justindownes7578]

Great hunt! Always feels good to work that hard for an animal. So rewarding. Congrats and great shooting

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Justin!!

[@peytonmahlberg427]

What ballistics app were you guys using? And do you prefer the ballistics app over a chart or dope card?

[@MuleyFreak]

Hornady 4DOF

[@Docsjeff]

Bern there done that.Looks like a pumpkin patch at first light w/all the hunters. That’s a tough hunt.Nowhere close to the rut,but the bucks are still hangin together. The weather can change instantly.

[@MuleyFreak]

I always say October is the toughest time to hunt mature mule deer. Thanks for watching!

[@user-pr2uz6fc9o]

Привет из Крыма, Алтая, Новосибирска

[@danielbishop2037]

What an awesome hunt, that first night looked ruff ! Way to push through and get it done 👊

[@MuleyFreak]

2-3 in the tent initially. It felt like a sheep hunt lol. Thanks for watching!

[@MTNForged]

Way to grind it out.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you sir!

[@MTNForged]

@@MuleyFreak if you have time give our channel a look. You have helped inspire me and my buddy to document our own adventures! Thanks 🙏

[@tanderson155]

Nice job! What pack was Greg using?

[@MuleyFreak]

Kifaru something? 🤷

[@rayjupina6719]

I'm trying to find that rain coat (it looks like a rain coat) that Greg is wearing at the 16:16 mark. I can't find it listed on Black Ovis site. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@kurtlarsen279]

Just curious how you like that initial ascent, I’ve been interested in them but don’t know much?

[@MuleyFreak]

I like it, love it for packing meat. Hip belt is a little too tall and gets my ribs a bit.

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

I’ve used one for over 3 years and love it

[@toddknipp573]

Curious about the skeletonized knife you are using? Great hunt!

[@MuleyFreak]

It’s from goat knives! www.goatknives.com

[@mattestep5773]

Loved video. I'm a new subscriber. What rifle and caliber are you guys using?

[@MuleyFreak]

TS Customs 7 PRC. PROOF barrel. Lone Peak Action. KS1 stock. Trigger tech trigger.

[@Docsjeff]

That last 30 mins on the last day can get really depressing. You never know when big boy is going to bounce right out in front of you.

[@MuleyFreak]

That’s why you have to give it 💯 until the final hour of the final day!

[@tommyhunter1817]

It would SUCK to work that hard and then be crowded.

[@MuleyFreak]

That part does suck, BUT, it’s the hunting world we live in nowadays and it’s part of it. You can either complain about it, OR you can make the best of it and be positive!

[@chadc8304]

7prc yes, what kind of rifle was the second buck shot with? The Camo with carbon barrel rifle.

[@MuleyFreak]

Custom 7 PRC

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Way to get with it gents! One thing I don’t get is guys who put in so much time and effort into a hunt just to sit on their thumbs at the top of the ridge hopefully something happens… I’m all about pounding timber I’ve taken many nice bucks still hunting threw thick timber… I am not one to sit and let things happen lol I guess that’s why I have only sat in a tree stand for 2 minutes lmao killed my biggest whitetail with a bow that sit tho but yeah I have to leave it all out there and go home knowing I pushed my self to the limit! Mad props for grinding and filling that freezer! Stay safe wish you all good health and happiness ✊🏽

[@MuleyFreak]

There's a time and a place for pounding timber, but opening day with animals moving isn't the time for it, but it's a free country and to each their own! We wish everyone the best!

[@joshporter7279]

Maybe lay off the skittles while you’re talking next time. Haha

[@MuleyFreak]

Sorry, Josh, but my blood sugar was low! ;)

[@joshporter7279]

It’s all good. Just made us laugh.

[@Docsjeff]

The day before season opens you’ll see bucks and bulls everywhere.Overnight it looks like a truck stop parking lot the next a.m.,& there isn’t an animal for MILES, Gotta keep at it and let all the other hunters push em to ya.

[@MuleyFreak]

Funny that you say this….you’re NOT wrong! It’s amazing how the animals can feel the pressure of all the hunters coming in.

[@mr.rogers1962]

Don't worry about other Hunters the Moon and other things to live in your head otherwise you want to focus on Hunting you'll just be angry

[@MuleyFreak]

This is true. Thanks for watching!

[@blakeknobbe8690]

I'm curious, how did you find these spots given you said you had never been there before? I'm pretty sure this is my state, and finding areas with bucks for this season is very difficult.

[@MuleyFreak]

Had a buddy drop us some markers, talked to locals in town on what they would do, even talked to fish and game on where they think deer might be. Got lucky we found one the last day, but definitely a tough spot to hunt that time of year!

[@hardcoreish]

Great video as always, love your content. But please for the love of all that is holy stop saying "This is why we do it" when you are talking about the deer meat. If that was true, you would hunt doe. It's great that you utilize the meat and love it, but let's keep it real. 😂

[@MuleyFreak]

Believe it or not, it’s rare that you can hunt a mule deer doe out West.

[@laneallen7704]

Erik, what pack are you using? I really like the look of that thing, especially with the muley freak logo!

[@MuleyFreak]

I was using the IA 2000 on this hunt. Little small...some things I liked. Some things I didn't. Running a Stone Glacier Sky 5900 right now and loving it.

[@laneallen7704]

@@MuleyFreak You can't go wrong with the Stone Glacier. I have one of those as well, but my absolute go to is still the Badlands 2200. Something about old school that still just gets me! I actually hunted with you quite a few years ago up above Park City when you were first getting MuleyFreak started. Awesome to see how far you've come. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@debstevens-tq5iv]

Be aware that chewing with your mouth open while the mic. is near your mouth does not make for high quality video.

[@MuleyFreak]

Would you come consult for us

[@serafimdwyer6329]

What calibre do yall shoot

[@MuleyFreak]

7 PRC

[@liverpool6380]

What caliber’s did y’all use? And where is this?

[@peytonmahlberg427]

They literally say it in the video

[@liverpool6380]

I guess I missed it. Can you answer the questions?

[@MuleyFreak]

7 PRC

[@mattmiller6649]

Was not planning on going running but that (fish cop) quote came out of nowhere

[@MtnTechie]

Wyoming?

[@MuleyFreak]

California

[@mountainbound]

13:50 what black ovis shirt is that?

[@MuleyFreak]

Lightweight merino

[@mountainbound]

@@MuleyFreak Thanks Erik

[@michael4285]

Just curious on how you can tell if it’s a hit or miss off the sound of the rifle going off???

[@MuleyFreak]

When you’ve heard it enough you can hear the bullet smack the meat and material of the target. It’s very distinct.

[@vmancity9691]

You guys talk too much. Insecure dudes

[@MuleyFreak]

????

[@mikekraft7362]

Don’t make me sit here and watch you fill your face!

[@MuleyFreak]

Fast forward! 🤷‍♂️

[@SammyMoore-tg5gs]

Please stop talking with food in your mouth. It’s disgusting, and it’s very upsetting for people with misophonia like me.

[@michellejohnson8897]

It’s nonstop every video! It’s fn obnoxious!!

[@SammyMoore-tg5gs]

@@michellejohnson8897 agreed