Life in the Mountains | 2023 Elk Hunting

[@redfishsurvival1413]

Truly living the dream. Congratulations for some of the best content on the web. The family, primitive stuff, fishing, dog, prayer, film/memory making, cooking, teaching, location, duration, and of course the hunting...just an absolute masterpiece and perfect example of how to live a real and healthy life that all Americans should understand and strive for. Thank you Clay and family, all the best as always.

[@matthewpeters5977]

I love it. I have hunted right close to where you are. this year we were one ridge over antelope archery hunting my boys and I. I have 3 sons. One got a nice buck one got a nice doe. Pretty sure it's the same area. Love it. They are done with their home schooling and are married. But we still have races in the creek like your boys. We race left over hamburger buns with an M & M on it. LOL

[@teamrobertsracing4005]

Great hunt with your son.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@justinlee7972]

Clay your filming and editing has improved a lot over the years, great job

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you think so!

[@chadbooth4371]

I look forward to the Hayes family elk camp show every year and this year’s was great as always! Congratulations Finn!

[@The_Preacher_LLC]

The filming, the editing, the story telling. Best thing on KZbin when you put these out. Pure Art. Congrats.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Wow, thank you!

[@Tom-sf3rx]

Awesome family adventure! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnpwmcgrath]

You’re a good man Clay Hayes. Thanks for bringing us into your family.

[@OutbackMike]

Awesome Clay. Thanks so much for having me out there. I’m still working on my edit of the trip.

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet!

[@journeyman7189]

Great stories told. Congrats Finn on your elk, and congratulations on the memories with family made. They are incredible. Nate

[@clintdyson5765]

That's what it's all about. I can't wait to see my son harvest his first animal. Hope it happens just like this!! Clay you are a special man giving your kids great gifts of life.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 😊

[@PLFREF]

Terrific editing Mr. Hayes! I really appreciate that you did not add any music to the final production, and how you included several moments without dialogue so your viewers could get some sense of the sounds, silence and stillness found out in nature.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Way to go Fen. Love it when youth fill there tags. I miss the days tsking my son out. Now he is an adult cant wait for grandkids to take.

[@XanderBudnick]

Elk Camp looks like a ton of fun. Nice shot Finn. Looking forward to watching the flintlock hunt :p

[@melindahaynes8806]

This is awe inspiring- thank you for sharing your life

[@user-McGiver]

Very rewarding for the extended Hayes family, Cedar included... some moments are worth waiting...

[@snakeriverscotto]

I appreciated the emphasis on time together and hard work. It was really nice to not have to sit through five minutes of different sweeping angles of grip-n-grins. The experience as a family far outweighs any set of antlers and I am glad your production makes it so clear what you value as a hunter and dad.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Swamp-Fox]

All I can say is.....WOW! What an adventure. Coye is quite the artist. I am super impressed with his drawings and hope to see more in the future. Congrats to Fen on the nice shot! Looks like Cedar is going to be a tracking machine! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Absolutely 👍

[@chavislundskog4267]

Clay, thank you for what you do. I believe that the vast majority of hunting media and entertainment is generating negative impacts for hunting and leading the hunting community down an road that has a dim future. In my opinion your content is the exception and I think that your message has a positive impact. I could write a 10 hr. post explaining WHY, but I am just going to say THANK YOU. Keep it up and keep it pure.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for that

[@claymcguire2420]

Best thing on TV. Congratulations Fen.

[@holgerdanske3960]

Shooting game on one mile distance in the the mountains requires three things. First excellent equiment, second excellent shooting skills and third a real bunch of expierence. The guys with their ATVs looks exactly having all of these ...

[@didjhopkins4135]

Mate…I could’ve sat and watched this for another 2 hours! Thanks for these vids and the effort ya make, Clay. And congrats to Liz for the first fish on fly and Fen’s buck 🤙🏼

[@mikethacker888]

Congratulations Finn ! Good hunt. The hunt of my dreams! Don’t know if I will ever make it , thank you for sharing this with us

[@robertstimens7333]

Great video. Im sorry to hear about Lily. I lost my boxer to old age 5 years ago and still haven’t gotten over it. The first video of yours that I watched, I saw Lilly and broke down. She looked exactly like my Roxy. She was my outdoor buddy too. I never went anywhere without her. It’s amazing how much of your heart those dogs fill and super painful when they leave. Your new pup seems really cool. He makes me giggle. Maybe someday soon I’ll try to find a new outdoor buddy. Thank you for sharing your amazing life and adventures.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@bruceburns9378]

what an incredible adventure. I've been blessed to hunt with my kids their entire lives. Now we have our first grandson with number 2 on the way. Nothing like an evening in the wall tent, by the stove with grouse cooking at the end of a great hunt. thanks so much for sharing this.

[@punkmaster1864]

this is awesome. i sure hope i can provide to my children the awesomeness that you have to yours. you're raising strong men

[@stevebostic9812]

Yeah!!! Love it. Thx Clay and all you Hayes!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Our pleasure!

[@dabaird12]

Fen is one He!! Of a hunter.

[@anomaly.3860]

Both of your sons are warriors and I'm jealous of the life you've given them. I love your channel haha

[@davidperkins8722]

Create your story one chapter at a time!

[@michaelhays7282]

From hogs 2 fish good job fenn dad's loving it. Az

[@bertusbertus4657]

Best content there is on KZbin, I wish you and you’re family good health so you can keep making this awesome stories!

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

Nothing better than raising your children the right way , watching them grow into young men and be there with them on their first harvest of an elk !! Congratulations young man. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Couldn't agree more!

[@maxcorder2211]

Thank you, Clay, for all the great videos of the experience for the entire family.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Our pleasure!

[@jadersaid50]

Congratulations brother, your family united in prayer and in everyday work

[@clayhayeshunter]

thanks much

[@WierdBaller]

Always loved those mountains. Next year my dad is coming up to join the hunt with me, even if he does not draw a tag, he wants to come up and see this neck of the woods. Excited about next september. Keep up the great work and i love your down to earth no nonsense way of showing stuff.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I hope yall have a ball!

[@thephoenicianarcher5267]

God bless you brother ❤

[@stevebrooks2925]

Love it. Thank you for sharing

[@kdkulhanek]

He said "i dont know what to think about it". Fen is a class act. Yall are an awesome family

[@tetonTD]

Don’t normally watch or like hunting videos. Loved this one. Trad rocks also

[@jonathanbennison9220]

Congrats Finn!! Wild Grocer!! Great Video Hayes Fam. Thank you. Props to Cedar too.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@cindyfisher3149]

Hey Clay, that group shooting at the antelope was our group. You ended up talking to them one evening. So sorry that it spooked your elk! I tagged my very first pronghorn on the other side of the valley, but two of our guys got theirs on the same side you were on. I love that valley and wish I could stay out there like ya’ll. I’ll be out there for a late cow hunt this year looking to get my first elk. My husband gets more excited than I do about me hunting! 😂 Good luck this year.

[@alph8654]

Thankful that Fen got his first Elk !!! It seems that Clay was more excited than Fen.

[@FieryRooster]

I really enjoyed watching your season of Alone. You did great.

[@Stykbow]

Clay, what a life you have created for yourself and your family. As a new father and someone who is trying to find themselves and be the best husband friend and father I can be, your channel is really helpful. Thanks. You’re a hell of a man.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@merritthorsmon5246]

That’s awesome Clay! Congrats!

[@larryreily4736]

Thanks, Clay and family! Gosh, I miss the high country. Ha, I got all misty- eyed, too.

[@frankgeimer5952]

What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful times you and your family have! It reminds me of my youth and all the great times I have had hunting, fishing and family camping. Thanks again I'll see you the next video!

[@joeblow-me6ub]

What a trip. I need to make a way to be able to take September off to go hunt. I am living for the man to much

[@clayhayeshunter]

Just gotta make it a priority and make it happen!

[@RxRidgerunner]

Thank you so much for bringing back memories of my first white tail with my dad more than 50 years ago. Those are memories that I and Fen will always cherish. I was also emotional with you for Fen. You are blessed with a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank ya

[@johnd0e25]

Really nice shot by Fen!

[@jessejames1395]

That sir is a memory neither of you will forget

[@goodsonsadventures4529]

Thank you for inspiring me to build my first Osage selfbow. Tons of hedge here in my state just got done few weeks ago. Makes you feel something different in archery brings a whole new meaning

[@seanbyham7838]

Makes me appreciate you taking that bad shot opportunity and not apologizing. It’s part of hunting. It makes me feel a bit better about myself knowing that it still happens to you with all of your experience hunting and taking game. Probably something no true hunter ever will be able to totally overcome. Always going to occasionally have a shot you take where afterwards you simply shake your head in disgust with yourself.

[@clayhayeshunter]

It happens. Anyone who says otherwise isn’t being honest.

[@garrymobey912]

Brother! be proud, it is a pleasure to observe your family doing life how it should be. To ask your Son if he felt good about the shot show's how he has been nurtured by you and your good lady. I got emotional watching your son acting with respect to an animal and providing for his family, awesome shot BTW ✌❤

[@seitzwoodworking5102]

That was great. Thanks. Good for Fen

[@xurgam1099]

now that little kid will be the favorite one

[@Clayton-Green]

Man, I love seeing someone else that loves natuee. Thanks for your efforts Mr.Hayes

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@extremeTV001]

Thank you so much Clay and family. My wife and I love your content, also over here in Canada we live in the bush and really appreciate the authenticity you bring to your videos. Im now making my 2nd longbow, the classes for bow making on your patreon site have been super helpful and only cost me a cheeseburger each month!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Heck yeah! Next thing you know you’ll be on your 20th!

[@brianfranklin5893]

This was the coolest video ever.

[@chrisbacarella839]

With a wife and twi sons watching your family spend all that time together in mountains is really cool i think we would end up like the shinning spending that much time together

[@clayhayeshunter]

🤣

[@mikecham72]

I will miss seeing Lily at Elk Camp. She was always tromping around with the boys.

[@royfrasersparks7846]

Loved this outing

[@IndianOutlaw-l5l]

That's good stuff right there. I can't wait till my son's big enough

[@polhokustaa4989]

Boy will remember that for the rest of his life :) That's awesome!

[@TheChineseItalian]

I had 223 rounds wizz by my camper last deer season from a group of kids shooting at a rock around the corner. I normally wouldn't engage, but in this case I couldn't help it. It actually went really well and they agreed they should be more careful next time. Unlike the time I almost got shot sighting in my rifle at a public range...

[@clayhayeshunter]

😳

[@3passa]

What a life! Absolutely thrilling to see you closing in on the big game. Also great to see Mike from Alone Australia up there with you. Loved Coye´s ship drawings, some real talent there. And congrats to Fen!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you

[@offtimefisher7974]

Truly a treat to watch this film enjoyed ever moment, ever aspect, every situation, my favorite place to be is the wall tent in the high country! Thank you Clay 🙏

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spman40004]

Bravo!! This had it all. Well done.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you liked it!

[@matheusvieirademorais1568]

Journey of the hero thanks for vídeo i love plasses God Blessen.

[@aonghassprangach333]

Great video, love what you do ! Cheers

[@RRom-y7p]

Awesome for Finn and you. I always throw a front qtr over my shoulder on the first trip back to grab my big packs. Saves one load.

[@mattmooney7056]

Heck of a video Clay. Better than Alone!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank ya

[@HoocH1130]

Good stuff, great footage!

[@Richard-wz9uh]

Wow! What an adventure! Congrats to your son on a job well done!!

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

I love everything about this video.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@randycoffey3456]

Congrats Fen!!

[@sammyg.3604]

One of the most beautiful and entertaining hunting videos I have ever seen. Plus, you have a beautiful family and family dynamic going on.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

Awesome and extremely enjoyable hunt/video .. Congrats to your son on his excellent shot

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@mikewolfe6496]

Always look forward to this post. Congratulations to Finn! Heck of a shot! Kudos for posting the bad shot choice, most would have not included that footage. It happens and you owned it. Looked like a great hunt, had some good action and what a beautiful lake! Thanks for sharing. I need to get up and busy myself, I actually shot a buck last night and need to deal with it. Not as big as I would have liked but any buck with the longbow is a great hunt. Looking forward to seeing that flintlock in action again

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Mike

[@melpim69]

Hornblower and the hotspur. Awesome😊 56:55

[@bentpolski]

Great Video Hayes Family!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you!

[@JuliaJulia007]

Beautiful thumbnail. Beautiful hour. Congratulations Fen!!!

[@markhill8276]

i love the family attitude of doing it altogether and loving each other

[@mizelmcgrizel]

Thank you for sharing this great experience. It inspires me to things like this with my family. Thank you God bless

[@clayhayeshunter]

Our pleasure!

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

Nice job young man. Parenting done right

[@shanetomlinson561]

The Texas Heart Shot. I love it.

[@GCSimons]

Agreed, the flintlock hunt was sick, can’t wait to get my tag. I’m sorry to hear about Lilly. She had an awesome family and always enjoyed seeing her on your fam’s adventures. I know how it is to loose a pup. I seem to be saying this often but once again, Nice job Finn!!!!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Much appreciated

[@brettellis423]

Congrats Fen!!!

[@elidaloja3281]

Gracias familia por compartir estas vivencias, felicitaciones por la cacería!! Saludos 💪🏾🇦🇷

[@caribbeanearthskills5865]

Nice. That wasn't too far from the camp, so not the longest pack out. Looks like more elk around than last year. Looks like a fun month.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Yep, not a bad pack

[@stihl888]

Nice work Team Hayes!

[@davidmerriott7356]

I appreciate that you pointed out the fact that hunts happen fast and shots get taken. I’ve definitely learned from my poor shot choices. And i always tell my kids sometimes its a fast event that happens before you have a plan. Its called hunting not target shooting. Good video!

[@riley_v3511]

Great video! Really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing and congrats to your son on his bull 👍🏼

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianzoromski227]

Great Content! Thanks Clay.

[@jlansdale536]

Excellent!

[@nerminjahic4125]

You my man and your familiy are awesome, great job editing the life you love 👍

[@clayhayeshunter]

I appreciate that

[@josephbenyisrael1768]

So healthy lifestyle, you will never get sick !. God bless you and your family.

[@BeefNEggs057]

If you stay away from grains (wheat, corn, oats) and sugar you’ll never be sick anyway. Eat meat. Ignore doctor recommended idiocy.

[@leroymiller544]

Love the Hudson Bay blanket!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Looks like fun. Glad to see the kid get in on an elk.

[@quakslikeaduck]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!