Traditional Bow Hunting Catch and Cook in Deep Snow NO SHELTER

This week I head to the mountains for an overnighter traditional bow hunting catch and cook and solo camping in deep snow. I want to test out the Siberian log fire so I'm taking only my sleeping bag and pad. Since I have no shelter and the temperature is well below freezing, I construct a bed of conifer boughs to sleep on. Although not a how to video, I'm sure you'll pick up some cold weather camping and winter bushcraft tips in this winter survival video. If there's enough interest I'll do some more snow camping this winter. Overall I was impressed with how the Siberian log fire performed. It burned for about 15 hours and put out enough heat to keep me warm all night. This is a true "all night fire."
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[@dustin_diamond]

This guys self filming skills are top level, some of the best outdoor content youll find on youtube

[@OsborneExploration]

No doubt! 👍

[@baymax1000]

Agreed 👍👍👍

[@ephraimnelson5968]

it's because he was on alone and got trained

[@GODSSOLDIER1]

Very very good filming.. check out #fowlersmakeryandmischief He is from Maine where I live and he won season 3 of the show alone

[@Backyard.Archery]

The amount of work to put a quality video like this together is extensive. Thank you.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Holy smokes clay, you got more accomplished in 2.5 hours than most people do in 2 days lol. Cut down two trees, bucked em, made a bough bed and got a grouse for dinner!! Yesssirrrr 🤘🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@clayhayeshunter]

🏹🐦😉

[@Evan-rj9xy]

12:13 I really like that technique for making kindling, with the stationary knife. Never seen anyone do it that way before but it's genius

[@MM-io8gc]

your just a bit thick

[@timothylambert6234]

It's just like being there, as you don't do a lot of silly narration. Actions speak louder than words. Great video

[@stevenbenjamin1013]

Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine kzbin.infoUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

[@eddiec4058]

I see you added a drone to your camera equipment. It really adds to your video.👍

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

Out chasing wolves a few years back over by where you was bow hunting whitetail by the meadow my electrical caught on fire on my snowmobile, made it through the night with a set-up much like this. Great video and nice shot on that grouse! Great content

[@mikewolfe6496]

Nice shot on the grouse and a healthy batch of breakfast sausage! Now get back home to Liz and the boys. Maybe knock the dust of the beard trimmers when you get home! Lol Great job all around on this video. Thanks for sharing

[@herbsmith6871]

You made that catch and cook look to easy. Some mad skills brother. Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@observation2384]

PS. ITS BEAUTIFUL.....GREAT MUSIC ADDED

[@jenniferl6553]

quite the cinematic production with all the piano and nature shots, really nice

[@papsywho3035]

Nice! I would have enjoyed more footage of the grouse cooking

[@wildchild795]

Hey clay, a whole back I saw you talking about your clothes for Alone and asked if anyone knew of a good merino shemagh, well I found one. Weather Wool, small family owned company out of New Jersey makes some with an amazing merino wool, they also make some super high quality jackets

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for the idea!

[@vanessakudeken8827]

Came here after seeing you on Xander’s video. Subscribed ✅

[@jeffhanson2621]

This just a really really cool video😎. Nothing like sleeping under the stars, even in the snow.

[@jaguarrising390]

Music is enchanting.

[@jkpinpdx]

This GUY!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@acamparargentina]

The cammo on those clothes is probably one of the best i've seen in over a decade!

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Clay Hayes you sir are a mad man . those trees were huge. Thank for showng what a sibirian fire is. And all of the other hunting tips you show. I love this shit

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Michael

[@justinjwitt]

Clay you are the real deal, and an inspiration.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

No kidding! Clay is doing it like hearty people did 150 years ago and back.

[@tomcurran8470]

​@@stevedriscoll2539 Everyone was hearty 150 years ago! No snowflakes.

[@XanderBudnick]

Great video! glad you got yourself a grouse you made that look easy, hope you used the Montreal seasoning for that meal. Love the idea of using an already downed tree for the base of the Siberian log fire

[@jamiltonfonsecabarbosa5033]

Hello my brother, I live in a tropical country, I think I would never get used to so much snow, congratulations brother

[@maugwei]

Love you Clay! You changed my life bro! Thanks for showing the upcoming generation what they truly need to know to survive possible hard times.

[@thebearsden1701]

Finally a true survivalist ...live off what you catch...no Walmart steaks here !!!!! This is how it's done ..Fantastic vid ..cheers 😁

[@clayhayeshunter]

Many thanks

[@tomhman6441]

Good job Clay Pidgin.

[@reginaldnestlethorpe9041]

Since you have been experimenting with types of fire recently, you might want to try a Rakovalkea next (Finnish log fire)

[@northpostman]

Nothing like the woods in winter.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Mr Clay I know you go out and test these things for yourself but I'm sure you realize all the things you're teaching us and inspiring us to do. For me personally it lights a fire under my ass to go try lots of things. I'm here in west Central Florida so no snow or anything but still lots of these ideas and things can absolutely be used here too. Merry Christmas sir to you and the family 🤘🙏🎄🎄🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Brian, there’s always cool stuff to learn and try. Just gotta get out there.

[@mq9893]

I'm with ya @Brian Z, what better time than now. What better place than all of West Central Florida's places.

[@hoahongaong1503]

Tuyết rơi mùa hè

[@LNKOutdoors]

Those Siberian log fires provides with a ton of warmth.. Have been testing it out before.. Super warm and burns for a lifetime :) Love your content brother!

[@Alomtancos]

3:18 “Achhh!” The moment you touched that tree I felt the cold on my neck :D was so funny to hear youuu give the Achh in my stead ;)

[@clayhayeshunter]

🥶

[@JuliaJulia007]

This is a beautiful video. One of my faves.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Edward4701]

Awesome video.

[@randybloomfield5090]

Love it👍

[@bryangilbert3581]

I love all your videos but for some one like me I would love it even more if you made a small travel size book on all your survival techniques and bow making so I could carry it with me and read it over and over again so I could retain the knowledge better I would buy the book in a heart beat and I'm sure many others would too you have a wealth of knowledge thanks for your videos.

[@jamesgranderson2890]

Just finished eating about 20 minutes ago. Started watching your video and damned if I ain’t hungry again. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@stevedriscoll2539]

🤣✌

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

I appreciate you for repping the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers mug. Solid choice!

[@wjstewdog]

You are a brute! Thanks for the video and inspiration

[@jasonpotter4702]

If it wasn’t you - I do apologize sir lol - nice videos for sure !!

[@AlphaQHard]

Oh yes, love this type of content!

[@ldn0224]

Clay, love your videos and learned much on archery from and you got me back into learning. An axe is not a club. It is a precision cutting tool. one cuts up the tree from the bottom of the tree. Saves the blade and reduces effort. Also have a small axe and medium axe when carrying a saw.. Just 45 years experience and still learning. :)

[@SuperJusSaiyan]

_sits down in snow_ “It’s startin’ to cool off.”

[@BEARivrman81356]

Merino shemaugh👍👍! I bought 4 of them before North x North closed the doors, one of my most prized pieces of kit! Vargo BOT, titanium special forces shovel are just a few of my other faves. Another informative video Clay, thanks.

[@peterparsons7141]

Really excellent piano, very pleasant and fits the camera images.

[@BuzzFunny82]

Love the content Clay! Keep up the good work!!

[@terrymagiera1924]

I would have missed my tea great video God bless and stay safe brother

[@benfromalbuquerque6083]

Excellent, all of it! Some things notable to me were the disposable lighter and air mattress. Because though you could make a mountain of pine boughs and use flint/steel doesn’t mean you have to all the time. Those kind of “hacks” are metaphorical in many aspects.

[@magneto9555]

Please do more of these hunting and camping videos 👍

[@mikeoneill7671]

Awesome Video Clay !

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@3passa]

Beautiful footage. Loved the drone and wildlife shots and you reading the tracks. The campfire blazing and the stars travelling. And those sausages 🤤Unfortunately, NorthxNorth is closed now.

[@davidhuth5659]

Thanks for another great video Clay! You should consider cowboy coffee if you want to pack light. I prefer that to instant. All you need is coffee grounds and a pot.

[@ignatkurt985]

Excellent camo pattern

[@timetohunt1]

Awesome video Clay. Pretty informative thanks for sharing brother.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Speaking from experience here. That silky Katanaboy 650 is NO JOKE of a saw! pulling it through a tree trunk is hard work!

[@davidnix5211]

Awesome!!

[@smoothvern165]

That was AWESOME!!

[@weekendstuff]

Nice Video and a lot accomplished in those 2.5h daylight left. Liked the fire very much. Weekend Stuff

[@user-ig5vs5fd6c]

Thank you for this amazing video! I can't wait for the winter to come again and be back in the mountains.

[@wesmckinney4915]

If a guy went and done this sort of thing often he would seriously appreciate the simplest things of life like warmth and where his food comes from. Great video ! Some excellent shots!

[@spinkyl9559]

Looks pretty warm out, no frost on your beard. Not criticizing, just observing. No gloves. And mat and sleeping bag close to a fire, my bf would never let me get away with that!! Lucky no sparks landed on the mat or bag, heh? Looks like fun!!

[@scottjones1426]

Now that was a fun video .. snow, no tent, and hunting your own food! It's great to watch you when I just can't get away to go bushcrafting myself. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@fulcrum789]

I enjoyed the panio music backround that is a nice touch.

[@frankkuhnle7408]

The background is cold, but the video warms my heart as i wach, Wood fire food is love .....Thumbs up...:-)

[@Ruger41mag]

I make my own coffee bags (just like a tea bag) .... it works great and one doesn't have to "suffer" with instant.... Merry Christmas to the Hays clan.

[@garrettboothe4053]

Love the videos thank you!!!!

[@tomcurran8470]

I like to keep the fan tail of the grouse. Great vid. Greetings from Mayberry, NC.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@abegraber6504]

Great video Clay! I'm actually making a osage self bow from your how to videos, its going great! Appreciate it!

[@JohnsonsOutdoorAdventures]

Very nice! Simple and efficient!

[@steveb1776]

Thank you for an outstanding video-this is definitely a skill worth learning.

[@drlouierocco]

Those sausages must have smelt amazing! Great vid.

[@kwilj]

Nice of you to bring enough sausage for the film crew 😉

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Thanks for sharing the Siberian fire brother,will remember that, great video man

[@graememr4]

I recommend having some fingerless wool gloves for winter work requiring dexterity like this. Mittens fit over top and you almost never have to take them off

[@leroybabcock6652]

Jolly good

[@Backyard.Archery]

Thanks!

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@OsborneExploration]

Great video Clay, VERY well put together.. I mean whole nother level better than anyone else I have watched.. (and I follow a lot.) The cinematography and music were amazing. Well done! As far as the "Siberian fire" went, I was impressed with the simplicity, duration and effectiveness. I wonder, have you tried the automatic long lasting fire technique where they build two ramps angled downward to the fire and stack logs where they will automatically roll down, feeding the fire as the previous one burns away? I think I have seen someone try it with good results. Anyways thanks for sharing.

[@vincegordon6830]

Great job Clay! Thanks for sharing the information!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Good job on that grouse Clay. Simmer those sausages in shallow water till mostly cooked then take the lid and brown them w/o liquid on that. I make them real sausages real well cooked golden color.

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Love the overnights in the snow.

[@Swamp-Fox]

Thanks for bringing us along! I enjoyed the trip. Hope you & the family had a great Thanksgiving!

[@zebulunturner2974]

one of my favorites for the past while, thank you!

[@electrominded8372]

Incredibly cool! I don't think I could do that even though I love bushcraft and wild outdoor adventures.

[@bowhunterd2407]

I’m with you on that. I love all forms of hunting, fishing, camping but I’m sure not tough enough for this.

[@paulharding1621]

Great video, nice to see you out on an overnight in the woods.

[@bentpolski]

Cool Video Clay. Thanks for Sharing!

[@houseofhahn]

Congratulations Clay and family. I just watched your season. Thank you for your great attitude and example. Glad to see a fellow Idaho boy win. We are almost neighbors. We live in the hills above Orofino. Keep up the great work

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Bruce

[@sarahknight9291]

Awesome video and nice touch with the drone. So cool to see the evolution of your videos, always getting better.

[@samiches4500]

Thank you for the video!

[@ultrakulultrakul]

Nice wintercamp and catch! 👍🙂

[@tomcurran8470]

So, rhis is not in Florida, LOL. Great vid as always.

[@jasonborn867]

Clay, I thought for sure you were going to pat the grouse's back and mutter something like, "Thanks for your life, brother." Just kidding! lol. But hey, thanks for keeping it so real and this primitive catch and cook was much enjoyed, especially with the soundtrack. I wouldn't mind seeing a rabbit or squirrel catch and cook in the future. Now lemme go smash that like button!

[@richardmonson8657]

I am surprised that you just don’t make cowboy coffee. Easy and excellent when made right. Love the vids.

[@jimstewart5739]

Excellent!

[@KresoCakija]

Easy to use and install.

[@joedart2932]

Great info...thanks bud 👍

[@thomasherrington5521]

Thanks for sharing your skills 😎

[@donphillips7329]

Awesome...reminds me of my younger days...u could have used the sled as a shovel but our feet work well too lol

[@samadams9557]

Although I don’t care for Starbucks as a company, their instant coffee is a step above the others. Most instant coffee has been brewed, then dehydrated, so you’re drinking the second brew 👎🏼. The Starbucks instant (which looks like what you were drinking) is just roasted beans ground very fine into a powder, and you just dump it in. That’s my go to for the outdoors.

[@Currima1]

Really enjoy your videos. Aeropress press is good for “fresh” coffee and its easy to carry.