Hunting Alaska Blacktail Deer with Randy Newberg, Part 2 (FT S3 E9)

Hunting Alaska Sitka Blacktail with Randy Newberg, is about dreams becoming reality. Randy joins friend and blacktail deer expert, Jim Baichtal, for a dream hunt of Sitka Blacktails in the high alpine of Southeast Alaska.
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[@freitag314]

Blacktail deer is pretty much the only thing I hunt, here in Western Washington. Very cool to see a pro like Randy take on the challenge few celebrity hunters are willing to attempt to video document. That place is absolutely beautiful, and Jim Baichtal is obviously a legend Sitka blacktail deer hunter.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. Yes, Jim is amazing. I am blessed to have him as a friend.

[@shaneseaford4824]

Definitely

[@kmcbroom12]

Great video. You captured the hunt perfectly. As a young man fresh out of Desert Storm and aircraft school I found myself chasing the Sitka Blacktail Deer in Southeast Alaska. Now 52 years old I long to get back to my old stomping grounds. This video reminds me of how much work lies ahead to get into the shape needed to hunt the alpine. A great motivator. Thank you for sharing your hunt. I remember reading stories about Jim and his muzzleloader back then. His hunts gave me inspiration as does this hunt. I shall return.

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Randy...Your videos are how videos should be made. You show no ego what so ever......, just thankfulness to be able to be alive and experience such a great place. You are who I will try to emulate. Your video guy does a great job of gathering footage and producing an inspiring experience. I am a fan, and I hope more guys can strive to be as humble as you. I have been hunting Southeast Alaska since 1984 and will hunt there until I die. Kirk

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks, Kirk. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated. I'm traveling and will reply to your email when I get home.

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Thank You Sir.

[@mrsockeye]

I did a DIY Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. I hiked from the ocean to the alpine through alder jails and devil's club hell holes. I was successful in tagging a buck, and from the climb up to the pack out, it was the single hardest thing I've done in my life. The Devil's Club made me look like I had been in a fight with a rabid alley cat. Just like you said, the greatest part of the pack out was the relief that nobody got hurt. I was just glad to get out alive. I came out on fumes. I had to dig deeper than I ever had at any point beforehand. I can't wait to do it again. Your videos reminded me of how bad I want to get up there and hunt those fat little deer.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I hope you do it again. We are scheming to do this hunt again in 2017. I sure hope we can do it. Thanks for watching.

[@johnganshow5536]

Lived in Southeast Alaska for 12 years, shot several mountain goat's, 11 bears, and about 40 deer, caught many salmon. If you can handle the rain and the jungle, it's a sportsman's paradise...

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Agreed. That is a special kind of jungle and when it rains, it gives a new definition to "it's wet out there." Thanks for watching.

[@akmudbite1840]

Still here and hunting season is coming up!

[@thomasmackay9264]

This is by far THE BEST VIDEO HUNT EVER !!!!! RANDY THANKS FOR DOING IT REAL !!! PS THANKS TO JIM !!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@diannaharrison5931]

He was a beauty!! You did a great job and I respect you making him go first. You are a good man.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you very much!

[@Alaskahuntr]

What a great video. Me and my friend Jim also hunted Black Tail in Alaska, and watching someone go through all the pain and suffering that we endured brought back so many good memories of those hunts. Thanks for capturing the full effect!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

+Alaskahuntr - One of those hunts that needs to be taken to be fully appreciated. Video is not an adequate platform for the full effect of an experience such as this.

[@brettd530]

150 yrds from camp... You just can't beat that. What an awesome place! Great video.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Some days you are handed a gift. This was one of them. Thanks for watching.

[@CKKnifeandTool]

Another great video. Just remember Randy, you are someone's "Jim". I'd say don't sell yourself short. I hope I can relearn and give back to my kids on future hunts as well as you articulate and narrate your hunts/ videos.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you.

[@mrsockeye]

I think these two episodes really capture the Alaska blacktail deer hunting experience.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I hope to replicate that experience, some day.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Absolutely and quite literally breathtaking. I definitely enjoy and appreciate your perspective on each hunt, especially when it involves family and or friends new and old. Even though one didn't technically use/pay for an outfitter or guide service having a friend that trust you and is so knowledgeable and experienced in this area is like having a guide but so much better. Congrats to the both of you and your cameraman Tyler. Alaska is a Sportsman's Paradise and a bucket list place to visit.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you liked it. Was a remarkable adventure, for sure.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

@@Fresh_Tracks I absolutely loved and happy you got to check something off your list.

[@jhtyler31]

these two parts are hands down my favorite, i am from this area and have done shore to alpine hunts... pain in the ass for sure hands down.... but more than worth every bit of it..... i believe all hunts have an emotional stand point to them... but a shore to alpine hunt... words cant describe the exhilaration... awesome series for sure.... im still blown away by the muzzle loader shot.... gorgeous bucks for the both y'all ...

[@simongabrielsson589]

this never gets old.

[@danmoreno425]

Loved every minute of it .The funny thing is if someone would of asked you to go back the next day you would have. love those days

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You got that right, Dan. Funny how quickly the mind forgets the pain. Thanks for watching.

[@NordicRifleman]

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these two episodes. It is mind boggling to think that such places even exist. Talk about being rewarded after that cumbersome trek up the jungle hillside. This place is like the Jurassic Park Island of Sitka black tails. So incredibly cool!

[@hudsonsoutdooradventures7154]

Randy Newburg, I grew up in south east Alaska and look forward to the hunt every year, lots of planning and preparation goes into a hunt like this, let alone the fact that you got the opportunity to hunt with Jim, I've read stories by Jim numerous times and I can say that he is most certainly one of the greatest, definitely a world renowned blacktail Hunter and you couldn't have picked a better hunting partner, great job with your nice buck! That's some beautiful country you guys are hunting in! I have my own KZbin channel of hunting in the fall here in southeast Alaska I most certainly enjoy watching your videos

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Yes, Jim is one of those remarkable guys that I feel so lucky to have met and been able to hunt with. I can't wait to someday return. Best of luck in your hunts.

[@hudsonsoutdooradventures7154]

+Randy Newberg, Hunter Thank you randy, if you are ever in Alaska or would like to come back for a fall hunt some day look me up, if be more than happy to take you out

[@jamesjahoda1613]

At least you didn't mention mosquitoes. Nice job, great episode.

[@beexiong7552]

Randy, I love your shows. You are a true hunter that had motivated me a lot. I would love better if you bring your set of skills to California and hunting here where there weren't many wildlife like other states.

[@justpassinthrough7]

Outstanding video!

[@jcollins4951]

Thanks for the great preview (and warning), as I'm heading from NM to Sitka Nov 3rd for a blacktail hunt. Time to dust off the rain gear and treking poles! Expecting the deer to drop with the snow, but preparing for the high alpine just in case.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Great fun. Good luck.

[@youtubedino76]

My names shane I grew up here hunting these deer my hole life a guy almost takes it for granted but I love these blacktail

[@jhtyler31]

thanks for sharing the your adventures

[@danielsloan5705]

Great!@ should have 100k views...

[@dustinclark8186]

I love your vids awsome job guys

[@mytexasseason6036]

What a dream hunt!

[@mrblueskynm3968]

That was great! Nothing else is needed to be said.

[@dylanpyle8285]

MrBlueSkyNM I think 1/2 the people that watch this channel are from New Mexico

[@brandonpark7380]

Great work

[@jonm3688]

such a cool hunt and place. Thanks for sharing!

[@20cameron1]

That’s how it is in the South Carolina mountains-real thick with very few open spots. I know that feeling you got-trapped and never going to make it. The difference here is the canopy is heavy as well and it holds the humidity and sucks all your energy out. A good shower and meal and ready to hit it again. At least you can see the deer. Here, if you see them you were at the right place at the right time.

[@lovinlife4ever]

They're so cute together...just messin but this was a great episode!

[@shaneseaford4824]

Definitely a experience

[@shednesshunting2578]

Beautiful place insane hunt not easy but amazing buck

[@joeellis4013]

I'm glad to know a Paradise like that is real

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It is like a paradise, for sure.

[@joeellis4013]

+Randy Newberg, Hunter hey I live in Arkansas. Arkansas has the best public duck hunting in the world. I would take you and your crew out in the flooded timber of Arkansas for a mallard shoot. the cache and white river are my stomping grounds we winter more mallards than any where in the world. They are both National wildlife refugees. I'd like to see you make a show on this public ground. I would love have you come down. we have limited on mallard almost every day 10 man limits. There is nothing like 60 mallards landing in a gap in the trees 20 yards wide at first light.

[@cmcmillan22]

It now being Sept 18 2016, i sure hope you have your guys editing some footage from this year. Hope you had the chance to get back up there. looks like a place that would make for a great bow hunt.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I did not make it back this year. Hopefully next year. We already have three hunts filmed from 2016, with nine more to go. Thanks for watching.

[@cmcmillan22]

that's to bad, love your show.

[@ihunt66]

I'm going!!!!

[@troyrussell3370]

Awesome

[@jordanfogle8750]

Randy, did you by chance get yours and Jim's deer scored B&C from this episode? Thanks for all you do!

[@jameskuntz9053]

👍very nice

[@stackitlikeabeast3294]

Just a thought…. Twice randy has shot “steep” up hill I’ve seen. And the Howa shoots right. Two different vids. Is it randy or trajectory?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Randy.

[@williamhedtke6996]

Randy how many trips did it take you to figure out the ins and outs of getting to and from Alaska hunting and would you share some info with me I want to go but there is no way I am going to pay the high prices

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It takes about three trips to get it dialed in.

[@scottabbott3668]

Randy, curious as to what caliber you took to Alaska for these deer? 308/7mm08?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

7mm-o8 with 140 gain E-Tips.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Looks like you have about $1200 invested in just clothes. Do they keep you cozy and dry? I’ve just used my Simms coat and pants for hunting. But if you think Sitka Gear is worth the exorbitant price- I’ll pay it.

[@qmb9015]

On hunts like this how do you keep the meat fresh over several days in what appears over 40 degree temps?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Shade, wind, areas where evaporation drops temps by 10F, synthetic game bags that transfer moisture.

[@qmb9015]

Randy Newberg, Hunter. Thanks. I'm in Alabama so even in our most remote areas there is still a town within 30 minutes to either get ice or drop off the meat. Learning a lot thanks for the help.

[@iddddaduncan]

Wow,what a hunt! did you guys have to worry about bears?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I didn't see any bears and I didn't see any sign. I'm sure there are black bears up that high, but they are usually pretty leery of humans.

[@MyEmily23]

If I wanted to go on the most affordable public land elk hunt with the best chance of success what state would you recommend ?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I would say that Colorado would be the best bet, due to the Over-The-Counter licenses that could be had. Lots of hunting pressure, so age class of bulls is younger. But, lots of elk and lots of public land. Good luck.

[@MyEmily23]

Randy Newberg, Hunter thank you!

[@MrGuitars8]

For those of you that know , how does Blacktail taste in comparison to Whitetail ???

[@7mm08man]

Excellent. Much better than any Muley or Whitetail I've had. I rate it only second to Dall Sheep. Did an Elk hunt on Raspberry Island several years back where we also got deer. Cooked some Elk and deer tenderloins in the same skillet and personally I liked the deer better.

[@scott7304]

Why didn't you guys follow the GPS trail back down??? Wouldn't that have been easier than blazing a new trail?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Because we knew we would be coming back someday and we wanted to use the trip down to find an easier route than what we took to get there. We went back last month, and that track was much better than the trail we took up there on this hunt.

[@ericdiesch7591]

The best hunts i've ever done were the most painful. If you love it, you have to be willing to pay for it.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@theshavingbunny1687]

Do you think a Winchester model 70 Remington 222 is a good deer rifle?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I would suggest something a bit larger. Yes, a .222 will kill a deer if hit properly, but you will have to pass many shots to get that perfect shot. Additionally, many states have minimum caliber restrictions that require large cartridges than a .222.

[@theshavingbunny1687]

Randy Newberg, Hunter is it possible if i take it to gun smith can it be converted into 30 on 6?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Nope, that wouldn't be possible.

[@theshavingbunny1687]

Randy Newberg, Hunter how so i thought if i made the barrel bigger and change a couple things id be great

[@Fresh_Tracks]

To bore that much material out of the barrel is nearly impossible. And the cost for doing so, you would be better off to buy a new barrel and action in a larger caliber.

[@beexiong7552]

randy, how kind you don't film your show in CA or hunt in CA.

[@BadoreksDailys]

Bee Xiong cause California sucks. Sure there's some hunting but why go there when you can go all these other places. And that's coming from someone who just moved out of California so yes I do actually know.

[@jacksonwholeexperience409]

Randy, do you name your animals you kill? I name every single one of mine. Thank you for the inspiration of naming my 2015 buck, "Sitka", because he look a lot like those bucks. He's a 6x8 Wyoming muley. Not wide or tall, but massive and scores 161 5/8". I wish I could share a photo with you somehow... KZbin doesn't seem to allow commenters posting pictures.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I don't name them, but a lot of my friends do. Congrats on the buck. Hope you find his big brother this season.

[@marthasmith549]

Randy Newberg, Hunter hey Randy love your show I was wanting to know rough cost of the hunt the country there is gorgeous

[@ronbehnke5777]

For those who haven't hiked up to the SE Alaskan alpine, what they are saying is not an exaggeration at all. In addition to being the thickest stuff you have ever seen, it's wet so if you step on a hidden stick, rock etc. you will end up on your ass. After I did this hunt I told myself that I wasn't doing it again but I would 😜

[@thomasferris3750]

Seems like a bigger mule deer

[@Lnmperfhors]

6:45 he got shot by the deer

[@joelilley6001]

These black tail deer don't seem to have very big racks like a whitetail or mule deer... I've never seen one since I live in PA but every hunt i watch they don't have big racks besides this one lol

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That is the nature of Sitka Blacktails.

[@joelilley6001]

@@Fresh_Tracks yes it is in their nature. Its also in your nature to go on these amazing expedition with awesome people to bag a big one. Congrats on the hard earned kill. Keep doing what you do it inspires me to want to get away and go on a hunt like this!!

[@johnkertzman3520]

I think I would have hired a helicopter to to get me in and out!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

If legal in Alaska, it would have been a temptation.

[@kimstocks4485]

the deer population in this area is really bad now, the wolves are getting out of hand. wolves can wipe out deer populations down to next to nothing...jim happens to be a wolf lover...

[@doyouhavegainsonyourphone4507]

Hello Randy, Do you use hearing protection when hunting?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

No, but I should. A young life of operating chain saws, working in a sawmill, and not wearing hearing protection when shooting had demolished my hearing by age 25. Stupid answer, I know. I hope young people see me as an example and protect their hearing from all things, hunting or otherwise.

[@doyouhavegainsonyourphone4507]

I'm only 16 and I don't use hearing protection while I hunt, but your words have convinced me to invest in an electronic hearing protection set. Thanks Randy

[@Chingon6969]

I'm not nearly as awesome as Randy but I have a tip: I use a quality pair of electronic earmuffs (Sordin MSA Pro). It actually helps me hear better and protects the ears during the shot. Try it out, there are plenty of options - many people like the $40 howard leight, I used them for years before upgrading.