IDAHO MULE DEER HUNT | Icon Tour | EP. 4

[@orion84037]

There is nothing better than helping a young hunter with their first buck. All the emotions involved take a hunter back to his first. Great content, great first buck for Bennett, and doing it the right way through hard work makes it that much more memorable.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for all the kind words

[@bradleyjohnson3068]

Being there when your son is successful is the best feeling. It never gets old, even after a dozen successful seasons.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Rocwlkr]

Great job, Bennett, on your 1st buck. I still remember my 1st buck some 43 yrs ago. I know you will get a lot more chances on more game. I can't wait to watch them go down just like that one.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍 I still remember mine also

[@Brody_pogue]

I love the passion everyone in his videos have for hunting and the outdoors

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you

[@bjwatkins3710]

And that's why we get out of bed every morning and work are tails off every day we can get out there. Good job guys and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right!

[@michaelpurvis4019]

And just like that, all the boredom is gone .Congratulations 🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was for sure

[@darrellryan2337]

Wow I think Dad Was a little excited for his son great to see. Awesome

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I definitely was

[@justingardner3848]

Heck yeah!! Something about a first mule deer buck. Always special and sweet!! Great job.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@davidgreer9567]

Great job, Bennett!!! Love your videos. It's funny when he looks back at dad and says, " You get that on video." Good thing dad was on his game, or you'd been in trouble, lol

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Surprised I actually did!! Lol

[@mattbuck7061]

Good first buck for Bennett. He sure doesnt like hiking. His first day description was hilarious. Good job dad. I got to experience my son harvesting his first 2 animals 2 years. He got a cow elk and a decent buck. Good stuff!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is awesome matt

[@scottburgess696]

"Bad-Ass" Bennett, congrats "Iceman ", you whacked that buck, great shot!! You are a young man of few words, but sure was excited to see you connect with a buck and put on that big'ol smile:) Congrats!!🙃

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He was way more calm than me!! Lol

[@johnecrouch2671]

That was a great shot for any hunter but for a young hunter like Bennett it was outstanding. The control and composure he displayed were a testament to a lot of prep time spent with dad. Well done!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He was a little stud!!

[@jakegarbani7046]

Congratulations on your first buck, Bennett! It's always more rewarding with a few preceding days consisting of a lot of uphill and a lot of downhill!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It sure is!

[@troubleshooter5728]

Dude that was so cool and have to agree when Bennett set up on that buck I knew when that Sig barked off that Bennett would have just harvested his first buck. As a father it makes you so proud when your child is successful in their pursuit of harvesting the first. you are bringing your sons up to be great woodsmen and I would believe they will do the same for their children. Congrats Bennett

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for all the kind words!!

[@rogerrowland9887]

Great shot Bennett!!! That’s what it’s all about son!!! The dry fire drill on the doe was great practice and he executed perfectly during crunch time! Love to see it!!! 🎉

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

The dry fire definitely paid off

[@michaelkraus4115]

I like how family oriented these videos are.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks

[@tysonjerome400]

What a shot Bennett! And what a father son moment! There is no lesson like showing your son that no matter how hard the hunt is can be if you stick with it you will be rewarded. Congrats Bennett!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a pretty great day!!

[@tysonjerome400]

@@SwitchbackOutdoorstv I great moment as a father

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

I counted 7… but can’t blame you. I so look forward to this day! Helping my wife get her first animal was unforgettable. We both look forward to our sons first as well. Definitely some tough kids. Congrats Bennett memory of a lifetime

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I think you were a few short!! Lol

[@zachtarbet6574]

I love the youth hunts, it helps bring back the memories of the years I have been able to take my daughters out to deer hunt. I love to watch the youth make the shot and see the excitement afterwards.

[@jesseduval89]

Congrats Bennett! Love the raw emotion from Ross! Working your tails off and not seeing much, then to be able to fill a tag is awesome! Struggle and reward makes the victory sweeter.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alanburdette5802]

It was very evident dad was fired up for Bennett! Congratulations to you both

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Yes! Thank you!

[@davidwebb8383]

Nice work Bennett. Typical Dad reaction. You’re more excited than your kid is. Absolutely excellent shot. Terrible conditions deer go to bed shortly after daybreak. Stuck with it kid. Nice job.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We definitely had to work for that one!!

[@C_Outdoors823]

Job well done young man!!!! It's amazing to see the youth doing so well and being smart.. patient hunters. He even stayed on target before his old man even told him too. You could even see his smile when he was facing away from the camera. Such a great job buddy!!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

All the practice paid off

[@kinyon86]

Absolutely hammered him!!! you can't ask for a better shot. he's big bodied too. congrats Bennet!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He made a great shot

[@DBaumTexas]

Idaho is absolutely beautiful. Another great family hunt.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@whitemtnskulls]

So great to see the excitement on kid's faces - lifelong memory!!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a great day

[@rosshill2565]

Great job, Bennet. And Ross (Dad), it is perfectly fine to get excited about your boy's first Buck. 😊

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right!

[@bwanandhunter3946]

LOVE THIS!!! The premise of this hunt, heading out after football, brings back AWESOME memories of hunts with my own boys. Wonderful memories that will last a lifetime for certain. Congratulations Bennett!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was pretty memorable

[@christophercowan2712]

Man, I remember shooting my first buck as a kid. Good memories! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for watching

[@JaimeRV22]

Proof hard works pays off! Bennett made a great call not wanting to shoot a doe 😂! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you for watching

[@jaredelton6041]

Great job and shot Bennett!! Man, to hear your excitement for your son made me super excited to get my 10 year old into big game hunting. The tradition of hunting didn’t get passed down to me by my father so I came to it late in my 30’s so I look forward to teaching my two boys what I’ve learned and to get them out in the outdoors.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You are going to love taking your 10 year old out hunting

[@leonwells9953]

That smile makes the entire experience worth it. Bet you couldn’t wipe it off for a few days. Congrats Bennett. He crushed it with the shot.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was pretty amazing

[@beyondtwominutes]

7 times right after he shot it within the first minute 😂. Can't blame a father for being excites for his boy who has stuck with him when most adults would have thrown in the towel! Congrats to both of you! Thank you for setting a great example for young hunters and old to put in the time behind the rifle to become a better shooter!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for the kind words

[@nathanmoeller9609]

Great shot. You can tell his practice paid off with a quick set up and a tough angle

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He did so well getting on it and keeping calm

[@brandoncusmc]

Harvesting an animal on the last day of the hunt always makes it sweeter. All of you guys worked hard till the end and yall ended up with 2 bucks. Congrats on your first buck, he will never forget this hunt.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It couldn’t have worked out any better

[@carrillo4395]

Let’s go! I know that feeling as a parent. When a son is successful makes you feel proud. That’s awesome. Congratulations guys.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right!!!

[@jmcsflem]

Looks like all his off season practice payed off. Way to stick it out through the tuff times Bennett. Great shot on an incredible first buck.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It payed off in a big way

[@jakedavis676]

Congratulations ben on your first buck awesome job dad It is always awesome to be a part of your son's first animal.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@emrsports07]

How awesome it must be to be local to all this top notch hunting. Very jealous! I would move out that way in a heartbeat if I could! Keep up the great content. Way to go Bennett! Great shot, all that rock shooting paid off!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Where do you live?

[@rickmiller7520]

It's crazy how fast a hunt can go from zero to 100. Good shot!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Isn’t that the truth?

[@tylerhenderson5251]

Smoked him dude!! Great shooting Bennet!! I love watching the kids getting it done. Super happy for him. It’s moments like this that you will cherish forever.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was an awesome day Tyler

[@karlweiby2307]

Finally getting a chance to get caught up on episodes. I’ll say it again, loves these with the kiddos on the gun. Heck of a shot. Congrats! Great job dad and team! That smile was worth every step. I just finished up with 2 of my daughters on their first hunts ever and tagged out on turkeys.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is awesome they got their turkeys

[@marioestradaii2201]

There's not a lot in life that tops seeing your son take his first big game animal! Congrats to you both! Keep grindin'!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true!

[@bradmurray4238]

Great shot. Haven’t seen Bennett smile this much since starting watching your videos..

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Haha, he was pretty excited

[@lukenielsen1417]

Awesome shot Bennett congratulations on your first deer. Can’t wait for the next episode to see what happens keeping family involved in hunting is awesome. Definitely a proud dad reaction I still get them after 20 years of hunting with my daughter.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much luke

[@nenikavapalu581]

Ah what a great father, son moment 💯 sure you’ll both remember that forever. Good shiii

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a pretty great day!!

[@josecardenas3161]

Congrats Bennett!! The hard work paid off. When he took the shot I even got excited and was jumping up. Good job again guys.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I was super jacked!!!

[@korysmith9398]

Congratulations on your first buck Bennett, watching you shoot in prior episodes I knew a buck was in big trouble if one stepped out. Great shot!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I felt super confident!

[@raymondbuckner7140]

Great episode! Nothing better than watching your kids harvest game and experience the excitement with them.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dexterashbocker5311]

Great job, with the hard winter of 2022-2023 it sure was hard finding mule deer this last year. Congratulations

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@jacobwalters533]

Way to give your sons such good opportunities. Great first buck. Some people take years to get their first buck. Congrats Bennett.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks Jacob, I will get your stuff shipped out next week. Sorry on spring break

[@davidwills8803]

It is hard sometimes to keep push on when the hunt is slow. But as you know it can turn into a positive out come you just have to keep pushing on. Congratulations Bennett awesome 1st buck and great shot placement. You're turning into a great hunter / gather!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for the kind words

[@archeryhunter86-]

Awesome hunt dudes! That was some much tougher hunting than I was doing at Bennet's age. Way to stick with it Bennet! Really nice first deer too. Hope the rest of the season continued to be succesful for everyone.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He did amazing, lots of miles hiked

[@WillieHiggins-q1m]

Thank goodness for that great shot Bennett, 11 dudes, Very happy and proud Dad and a young man that knows it can all change in an instant. Great job guys.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Haha, lots of “dudes”

[@brads8567]

I love it. Allot of uphill. Wait 30 years. Those uphills get harder.

[@brandenbrown6357]

Great job Bennett. What an amazing adventure. Ross with your kid keep up the good work that is the best feeling in the world. I can’t wait to get my boys on their first animal when they get old enough.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much Branden

[@drewrhodes3006]

Heck yeah Bennett. That is a dandy first buck. Congrats to you. Ross I love how excited you got. Has to be an amazing feeling for you both.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much for the kind words Drew

[@2A-Rebelhound1]

Dude X10 at shot sight, 2 when y’all went hands on with the buck. Hahahaha. Dang good shot there. Keep it up. First buck, boys hooked now! Can’t wait til next weeks episode. Heavy packs are the best.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Haha!!! Dude!!! 😂

[@j.b.bogart8158]

The look on your faces is what it’s all about!! I’m so pumped for you guys! Congratulations!! 🦌

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much

[@chrisbennett5961]

Great shot Bennett! One of the best feelings in the world right there for a dad! Good job Ross

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right Chris

[@bearpaw9204]

Amazing job young man, that's special time for him and dad. Congrats.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a pretty great day

[@bigcountryhunting7688]

First buck with your son... nothing quite like it! Congrats Bennett. Great shot!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much

[@maxbrinkerhoff8535]

Nice job ,Bennett. The time spent together is priceless.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We had a blast

[@roymay9758]

The Smile on your Sons face is what it's all about. WTG kid! You have a great dad but you already know that!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a pretty great day!!

[@westonjenkins9347]

That’s awesome all that persistence paid off, great memories had by all.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks weston

[@covita100]

I’ve enjoyed your whole icon tour for 2024

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@kevincollett1537]

It's always right at the moment of greatest despair. If you push just a little bit more, you'll find them.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true!!

[@donaldjenkins4161]

Congrats Bennett and dude. Nice buck, great shot. Beautiful country and that’s some steep country! Bet you can out hike your dad now.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He is getting close to out hiking me

[@calibowhunter1998]

No better feeling in the world. My son got his first ever buck with a bow this year and I ugly cried for a while. Way to get the future hunters out there feeding the family!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Never know how the emotions will get you!!

[@gregchatham3890]

That was an awesome hunting and Congratulations Bennett, great shot on a nice buck. Things can change in a heartbeat, that’s why we always have to be ready, way to go!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching Greg

[@mitchishida3140]

Congrats Bennett on a great buck and what a great shot that was! Proud dad right there!!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks mitch

[@shawnpreston3899]

Congrats Bennett that is so awesome! This last year my son shot his first deer with his Sig Cross and it was such a special moment! Watching this hunt really brought that moment back! Such an awesome hunt and great shot!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much Shawn!!!

[@mervinhershberger7284]

Congratulations Bennet on your first buck ! Great shot buddy! Ross I think you were more exited than Bennet ! I think that’s how I am too when my boys shoot something !!!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I definitely was!!

[@johnr3969]

Congrats on the buck. Glad to see the young guy fill a deer tag after.a tough elk season .

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you, John

[@brettprice5600]

Taking kids hunting is always a great idea. The more days hunting each season, the better.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you

[@JoseManuel-ui1ip]

That was a grate shot Bennett!! Happy to see a new generation of hunters. Gotta start them young! Congrats again on a beast of a Mule!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks

[@WALLOWINGBULLS]

Congrats Bennett ! 11 Dudes before you crawled up to get your hands on him and then a couple more, proud Papa 👍

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Haha, DUDE!! 😂

[@intothetimberoutdoors8746]

Man what a great first buck. Great to see the boys becoming young men. Congrats on the board.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@robertweaver2644]

Congratulations great shot. My favorite hunts ever have been when my kids have been successful.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks robert

[@nathansmith4950]

Ross iam thinking you were ,more excited then bennit.. Way to go bucko.. Great shot .. Hey was one heck of a trupper.. Keep them boyz outside learning from you old guyz ..lol..way to go ..

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I was for sure more excited! Lol

[@gerryrylander7544]

That's awesome way to stay with it and be an example to all future hunters Bennett. Congratulations

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisbennett5961]

Commenting as im watching... Way to freggin go! Steep shot! Love it. It sucks till it doesn't. Brings back alot of memories man

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much!!

[@tzurachienu]

Nice that you're bringing in the family this way.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks

[@vincemyers6883]

Nice Shot Bennett. That is an awesome first Buck. Good for you guys for embracing the suck and letting everything work out.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It worked out perfect!!!

[@lbutorac11]

Congrats Bennett! Great first buck and way to keep going even when things are tough. Brings me back to when I killed my first buck this year.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much

[@lifeofaquad7855]

I've been on a couple deer and hog hunts in my life. Haven't been successful yet, but I've enjoyed each experience! One day, I will tag a deer and can't wait!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is awesome!

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Great work Bennet. Amazing country. Beautiful area.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks a ton!

[@mattgoin]

Congrats Bennett! Good work Dad! Way to stay persistent, and exactly like you put it, "It sucks until doesn't". Great work fellas! Can't wait for the next video, thanks for sharing!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks matt

[@jamesscott4708]

Awesome first buck Bennitt! Your dad was very proud lol, and I'm sure your grandpa will be also!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Very much so

[@into-thin-air]

Good shot Bennett! Way to stick with it even through the “boring” days.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Haha, he did great

[@jameswernimgjr4994]

Nice shoot, Bennett. Way to say calm and collective. It is a really nice first buck, too.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

He did amazing

[@cameronlogan5035]

That’s awesome and you’re right it sucks till it doesn’t! Then it usually sucks more but is totally worth it

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It worked out when it was supposed to

[@elktough777]

Always cool to see your kids find success. Especially when they work hard for it. Congrats! 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cdherb6488]

Great video. I don’t know which was better, dad’s excitement or Bennett’s but it was awesome…and he got to make the first big game kill with the Sig

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It was a pretty great day

[@kyleshepherd9130]

Great shot Bennet and way to keep after it! A hunt can go from famine to feast very fast. Never give up!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks kyle

[@messyfisherman4140]

My wife was able the get her first blacktail this past season she was getting really discuraged after not seeing a buck the first few trips but her excitement when she finally made a harvest made the wait well worth it

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It’s making when it all comes together!!

[@mikepeters2756]

Congratulations, I remember my first deer like it was yesterday and that was 20 years ago! Way to push through and get it done!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I am jealous Bennett has a video so he can go back and watch

[@Rivers_Bend_outdoors]

Congrats Bennett I remember my first deer like it was yesterday. Glad you kept going. Take care

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@martinfreitas952]

Dude a lot of uphill and a lot of downhills Dude congratulations on your first buck. 👍

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@rugged_ridge_runner]

I love these hunts with your ki.Take mine every year all the time.And the memories made are wonderful.Conversations are more than just hunting while we're out there

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It’s pretty amazing and getting out with your kids