How YOU Can Definitely Get a Deer with YOUR CROSSBOW This Year!

There are no guarantees in this business! BUT here's 10 tips to give you the best odds on getting a deer this year with your crossbow.
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Bunjie (The O.B.) is a 2010 Excalibur Axiom Crossbow. After more than a decade of killing deer, hogs, squirrels, woodchucks, and even a bear, Bunjie is now semi-retired. Enter Bunjie III (or Bunjie '21, Bunjie 3.0, The Slick Black Cadillac of Crossbows) a 2021 Scorpyd Deathstalker 420, the result of trying various models and looking at dozens of them online for characteristics I liked. It is, in fact, a gift from a Friend of Bunjie, which goes to show how important Friends of Bunjie are to this channel and what an impact they can have. Bunjie III is a testament to modern crossbows, producing over .7 slugs of momentum and almost 140 ft-lbs of kinetic energy with stock arrows--at nearly 400 fps!
Bunjie, Jr., is my daughter Genevieve's crossbow, an Excalibur Micro Suppressor 355. This crossbow was also a much appreciated gift from a Friend of Bunjie, and it changed Death by Bunjie forever by inspiring Genevieve to become a part of our story as a second-generation crossbow hunter, and it also convinced me there is a benefit to a newer, faster crossbow (see our 2020 Maryland Doe Hunt).
Again, I am not sponsored by these companies. I am sponsored by Friends of Bunjie! (I'm not asking for gifts whatsoever--please don't feel like you should send me stuff! But I do appreciate the support I've received over the years! I'm just trying to express my appreciation for that.)
This channel is the result of combining my interest in filming and hunting...and music, too! My related channel, Yankee Militia, showcases my music. Some of the music is hunting-related, so check that out, too! The soundtrack for this channel is provided by my band, so the two are intertwined. The albums "Live Free or Kill" and "Zombies Gotta Eat, Too!" are available on Amazon.com and elsewhere. A third album is in the works.
All Hail Bunjie!
--Rich Wilson, Death by Bunjie

[@YouTuber1g]

I am a vertical bow hunter but love this channel. It's really nice to see you and your kid having so much fun together. Great people. Thank you for the content. I shoot swhackers as well and the blood trails are so much better than my fixed blades. I'm deployed overseas for this whole hunting season but plan to be back at it next year. I normally hunt in my home state of NJ but will be hunting New Mexico next year and am looking forward to the challenges the new landscape and scouting will bring. Edit: I love that you use your own music in these videos too!

[@melvinganoe1175]

I’ve gotten 18 deer so far with my crossbow. Great tips. And definitely play the wind

[@Deathbybunjie]

Right on 💯

[@kencoffman7145]

2nd season with my crossbow and...finally got a range finder😒. I know I know but I'm on a crazy strict budget. Absolutely as important as the bow and bolts for sure. Good luck to all this year, come on 10/1!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck!

[@robertwhite3752]

Am I the only one who focused immediately on Bunjie’s excellent choice of shirt for this video, and obviously his love for great bands who made great music? Grand Funk is definitely one of those bands. As usual awesome video!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

You have good taste lol but seriously I love classic rock, Grand Funk Railroad was a little bit behind my time but every time I listen to them I just love their sound, great bass and drums, best in the business, paved the way for the rock of the '80s and Beyond

[@robertwhite3752]

@@Deathbybunjie I’ll be 54 this October and I really thank my mother and father for raising me with the music they did. Grand Funk is one of my dad’s top three favorite bands in the world. They were both hippies and we all know how important music was/is to the hippies…lol😂. They always gave me 100% free range of the stereo, and all their albums. I grew up on all the 50,s 60’s and 70’s mainly, but your exactly right Bungie, it usually is the case where this era of music is a little bit behind the time for people our age (at lease I think we’re both really close in age?) So many times I’ve been around folks of my parents generation, and they’re always very surprised when I slap on Grand Funk, the Moody blues, Deep Purple, Iron Butterfly, and of course I could never forget Yankee Militia, one of the best bands of our current era imo.👍🏻 So happy you and Genevieve got your Maryland tags filled, and I can’t wait for the video to drop. Always looking forward to them. Continued success throughout the whole season, and I hope you both have your best one yet. Rock on!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Deathbybunjie]

@@robertwhite3752 ✌️🤟👍

[@rayphillips4514]

Well said! My 3rd season with the crossbow after reading your DEATH BY BUNJIE first book. Took two on opening day of Georgia archery season, a doe and a velvet cowhorn spike. That makes a total of 5 with Bunjie's cousin, the Micro 335 Kryptek Raid. Looking forward seeing the Maryland videos! 🦌

[@Deathbybunjie]

That's great congratulations!

[@joshblainer2652]

Allways great to see Genevieve

[@georgekeith7969]

All good advice there.

[@burkstwelve]

The last tip is only take good shots. That is something that my 19 year old son is great at. He has come back from hunting multiple times stating he had a shot at a buck or a doe but didnt like the shot, so he didn't take it. When I was that age, the arrow/bullet was going down range. Even at 50, I have a hard time passing up a shot, but age has brought wisdom.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Awesome 👌

[@underdogoutdoors]

Eastern Shore! You're in my current stomping grounds, great advice as usual. Used to hunt near the Susquehanna River, Wyalusing/-New Era PA. Bradford county -grew up hunting there (Friedenshuten diner, breakfast for $3). That place has changed for the better, less pressure these days. Enjoy your crossbow enthusiasm brother!

[@ronlongwellphoto]

I’ll be in the tree in the morning. Can’t wait!

[@sphinxios]

tip #0 dont forget x-bow or arrows at home going hunting

[@Deathbybunjie]

😅🤣 I can remember the day I did exactly that, left the crossbow at the tree stand and had to walk all the way back up to the house, really helps you sweat it up good in the morning haha

[@jimcarriekarker8399]

Looking forward to seeing some footage from Maryland. Went down to Benezette on Wednesday and saw 3 giant bulls and heard bugling. Love the sound of nature!

[@boomerrangerron]

Good one Rich and the last tip always hits home with me! Waiting for the perfect shot and not rushing the shot! Had to pass on a monster buck on public land the other day because he perfect shot never presented itself! Nice video!

[@losgood5936]

Hey Rich; Just wanted to thank you for all you do. Recently got a Scorpyd crossbow. I love everything about it except needing a decocking arrow. We sometimes need to compromise a little. I want to tell you how impressed I am with Scorpyds customer service. The best service I've ever had! Instant response and resolution. A NUMBA-1 in my book!! Can't thank you or them enough!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Well that's good to hear, I'm really happy to hear that. The decocking arrow is something that you get used to. That was a downer in my book, also, but as long as you have extra room and a quiver and still have four arrows you can shoot at Deer I guess I'm okay with it haha it really doesn't take that long to de cock with a decocking arrow

[@JohnSmith-ly2qp]

I love the shirt. Wearing a Maryland band shirt gives you props with the locals.

[@Deathbybunjie]

🤟👍

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

cant wait for Md. videos. Have done really well here in N.H. "All Hail Bunjie"

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you for sharing this six stars

[@philiplang1361]

Thanks for the tips and tour of Blackwater Refuge. The mosquitoes are really bad here, from the wet summer.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yes they are!

[@CitizenO741]

Love the music and the good advice!

[@billgalante1181]

Great tips Rich, always look forward to your videos.

[@rodgeraddington6044]

Great video. U gave alot of good and useful information that new hunters can use. Luv watching ur channel and keep up the great work. It's good to see someone dedicate everything to the use of crossbows.

[@grege8716]

You both have done FANTASTIC! Thanks for content and sharing, y’all have got me excited; have 3 days at deer cabin starting tomorrow! 🦌🤞 THANKS!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck!!

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

Great tips rich! Cant wait to see the rest from the trip!

[@kennethzastrow-millan638]

this is probably my first recent video. i been watching all the old ones and figured i should check a new one out. great work on the information and getting it out simple and understandable. i appreciate any advice i can get! havent downed a deer with any archery equipment and so im using a crossbow. thanks for all the great info you have on your channel

[@Deathbybunjie]

Congratulations and for what it's worth I would definitely watch the newer stuff not the old stuff haha

[@jeffhouse9387]

Just such an informative, interesting and engaging channel ya’ll have built! I got ‘back’ into hunting again and into crossbow for the first time a few years back after finding ya’ll. Been 4 for 4 since…thanks!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Awesome!

[@davidtrammell4453]

Kudos to the both of you. Fun watch !

[@AYearInOhio]

"Beware the man who only has one gun. He probably knows how to use it." -Clint Smith

[@chrisruzsa2798]

Great tips thank you

[@denissmith7434]

Loving the micheal schanker shirt

[@chickimac1]

Going to mix it up this year..recurve, crossbow and compound😂

[@rockmclaughlin3199]

Tomorrow,Saturday, is our TN open. Sunday morning will be 10 degrees cooler at dawn. Quick sit tomorrow, up to the deer if I hunt Sunday morn... As usual great video and good info for all. Wait for that shot...

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck!

[@rockmclaughlin3199]

Thanks for the best wishes. Big doe down . Clean shot, heard drop within 30 yards... wait for the shot or go home

[@Deathbybunjie]

@rockmclaughlin3199 congratulations, take that deer home and start canning LOL

[@rockmclaughlin3199]

@@Deathbybunjie she is chillin 😎 in my big refer, Friday is butcher day...

[@miketoombs627]

Good advice!!! Also great that you got to see KIX last show.

[@chriswood3390]

I do it a lil different. I shoot threw the shoulder like a rifle. Drops em. Rage chiseled tip carbon express pile driver out a pse fang. 20+ deer with my cross bow.

[@chriswood3390]

I wanna say.. love your videos. Big fan good luck tooyou and yours!

[@jeffhays1968]

Accuracy, shot placement. I am kind of a Nerd, but I found if you visualize a line like a laser or straight line being your arrow flight, or bullet path, it's great help in shot placement. It's especially helpfull when the deer is at a little bit of an odd posture, where does that line GO, where does it EXIT. Let's you see in your mind where the flight path is going to be. You might be surprised where things really 'line up' !

[@cg_justin_5327]

Good stuff Rich. I'm hitting it every weekend here in Kentucky. The first three weeks terrible with bow problems. But after new limbs and a new string, Killer Instinct made it right and it cost me nothing but about a week of down time. I'll be back at it Thursday.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good to hear!

[@danshort10]

Ouch, which KI do you have that had limb issues?

[@cg_justin_5327]

@@danshort10 Bone Collector 370

[@blakemiller9037]

Good stuff man, This will be my first season of crossbow hunting. Thanks for the tips, I’m gonna be hunting private land on a farm with a ton of does so hopefully will take one down!

[@Deathbybunjie]

You got it, good luck!

[@blakemiller9037]

@@Deathbybunjie good luck to you too this season, Heck yeah! I’m exited. Opening day is October 1st here in Michigan. I watched your deer blind videos and it was interesting that you wear black instead of camo, Too be honest it makes more sense to wear black or darker colors that camo.

[@Deathbybunjie]

@@blakemiller9037 we call black "blind camo"

[@dennisrobinson753]

Love the shirt GRAND FUNK ROCKS # inside looking out. One for the DA jokes aside love the channel!@@@@

[@Deathbybunjie]

One of my all time favorite GFR tunes...possibly my #1! Def my favorite album from them 💯

[@ForgetU]

Well... Practice makes perfect.

[@bradbo3]

hunting with crossbow for 10 years....and Ive taken more deer with my Crossbow then I have with my Bow and close to my gun total. Our crossbow season is the last 2 weeks of bow and for some reason its usually Rutty and Deer are moving and I have more opportunity.

[@billprager1566]

Great advice,I scouted and have a few places picked out( on public land)seen many does ,and that's what I prefer,Lot more tender,and many more opportunities for shots.Our season opens next weekend,I pray to get out more this year,but work in health care and with this new strain of covid starting it may cut into my time off.And my wife needs surgery on her arm in November.But she's more important than any deer,so days will be limited,but get out in my spare time and with the Lords help all will work out .Have a safe and bountiful hunting season.Can't wait until the next video.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck when you get out there!

[@ratorgersen7938]

good stuff.......................

[@brucelewis1017]

You two need to come to Oklahoma to hunt our bow season is from Oct 1 to Jan 15 2024 yall can use crossbow or compound bow

[@Deathbybunjie]

Oklahoma is definitely on my list

[@21st.centuryprospector]

Welcome back to Maryland.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Thank you!

[@daltonsmith5574]

Sika deer are the best tasting my opinion I live 30 mins from Cambridge I have the ravin r20 and killed my biggest buck ever last year

[@Deathbybunjie]

I love your neck of the woods 100% good luck down there

[@jfree1573]

Thank you for your earlier answer. Being my first year, should I put my hunting Brodhead on and shoot a few into my target? I am worried that my shots will be totally different compared to my practice broadheads. Thanks again, Mr. Bill

[@jfree1573]

Guess I should have finished your video. You answered it. I will take one mechanical Brodhead and shoot it a few times to compare at several distances. Mr. Bill

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yep and save that one for a practice point, good luck out there I really hope you have some success

[@MichaelLakota-vc4tk]

Sweet video guys! However you may want to let people know GAS doesn’t pertain to the Gas replacement strings and cables-they are quality! See you soon,good job

[@Deathbybunjie]

Great point! 😁

[@rmd9032]

Some great tips in your video. Most of us have heard them all before but few adhere to all of them. I recently purchased 2 packs of Swhacker 251's and have sighted in perfectly to hit a 3 in circle at 40 yds with the practice tips. Do you think I need to use 2 bands on my broadhead if I am shooting about 400 fps? Fellow hunter here from the Northeast PA, awaiting your reply.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I don't think so but it can't hurt! If they're an old package you might want to take off the existing bands and put fresh ones on though.

[@rmd9032]

Thanks for the response and I'll take your advice.@@Deathbybunjie

[@gslam8571]

Damm 8 more sleeps till I can set in my stand !

[@mwallace6540]

Great tips. You & Genevieve are a good team. What do you think of practicing with the opposite hand? What I mean is if you are right handed, is it possible to shoot left handed? I’ve never tried it. That happened this morning. I’m right handed and a nice buck walked out on my right side. It would have required me to shoot left handed, so I didn’t shoot.

[@Deathbybunjie]

You know, I have thought about this all the time in the tree stand. I've always been telling myself I was going to practice left-handed but I still have never taken a left-handed shot. It should work perfectly. However it's going to be totally different because my eyes are different Etc down the road that's a great idea for a video!

[@cliffbarrett6554]

Were can I order a shirt with your logo

[@Deathbybunjie]

None these days, maybe soon

[@MichaelLakota-vc4tk]

Got a question not related to archery….Huge KISS fan but how many end of tour concerts are there?! HA HA I’ve been to 3 in the last 20 or so years !! lol lol I hope they keep it all going for awhile ! Big fan 😁!!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

A lot LOL but I really think Kix is sincere

[@MichaelLakota-vc4tk]

@@Deathbybunjie Ahhh , heard you wrong 🤷🏼‍♂️Kix rocks too! lol

[@travisclay2875]

Damn Rich, Luv Kix. I didn't know they were still around. Blow my fuse my friend. Lol..

[@Deathbybunjie]

Love that tune 💯 and the whole album, we saw them play that whole album in order in Jim Thorpe PA once great stuff! Thanks and good luck out there!

[@gregklena4962]

Im your captain,im your captain,though im feeling mighty ill

[@Deathbybunjie]

Indeed!

[@bearclawbill8064]

i got my excaliber axiom out and my string is gone,,,,,,where is the best place to order one.... you got an extra one ?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Excal website or America's Best Bowstrings too

[@oldgrumpyhunter]

All Good Points! Of course, I violate many of them. LOL

[@Deathbybunjie]

😅

[@jason6325]

How outstanding Gen is a taxadermist.i never knew. Man that could really be beneficial for ol dad lol

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah 😄

[@DegenerateWeeb69]

Definitely a rougher season for me. My crossbow exploded as I posted under a facebook post of yours and now the pressure is ramping up in my local public land. The big thing that’s thrown me off is the deer have stopped showing up to feed zones in the morning, should I switch to evening hunts or stay on the morning grind?

[@diggernash1]

Been moving midday down here in Georgia, but starting to shift back to morning and evening.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I love evening hunts except during rut, then all day maybe.

[@jamesryan7662]

I ma new to crossbow. My experience with broadheads is that they shoot low. Anyone experience the same?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yes, you just need to sight in for them once the season rolls around and stop using field points. Once you have them sighted in, from then on you shouldn't have any trouble. Generally speaking mechanical broadheads will shoot better and more consistently than fixed blades.

[@lungbustercrnvr1384]

Still Teasin not fair!!🦌🦌🙏😇❤👊

[@Deathbybunjie]

😁

[@rayphillips4514]

#deathbybunjie RI c h, are you and Genevieve planning to hunt sika deer in Maryland this season?

[@Deathbybunjie]

No but wanna again soon!

[@huntryx1]

Blackwater is a gem and Sija deer are a gas to hunt!

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

crab country

[@Koopwins]

Very scraggly,cant have our soon to be DA looking like that!😉

[@Deathbybunjie]

😆

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Subscribes great channel

[@sforsawyer904]

Rich will you marry me?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Ummmmm...no lol

[@melvingreen7733]

And that is why I got a tag for both so I can shoot whatever walks in front of me if it’s drown it’s down

[@Deathbybunjie]

Ditto!