Best Buck Hunt of My Life Turns to Tears...

We are hunting at the central Texas deer lease again at the start of the whitetail rut. I'm hunting for my first buck of the season but there is a feral pig takeover that created a battle for the corn at the feeders with the hogs winning!
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[@bmalone0688]

As a husband and a father you owe it to your family to wear a harness every time you go up a tree! That deer is for sure still alive. Turn your draw weight down a little...get a harness lol...trim some more lanes...and go back and get him! Good luck

[@brianallen8579]

1000000% on the harness part…..not a piece of equipment that is optional

[@DJDaddy-O]

LFG, this shows that you're an ethical outdoorsman. It's heartbreaking for sure. I've been there brother. Try not to beat yourself up for too long. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for keeping it real. Hunting coincides with life. We have ups and downs. This is a down that hurts so bad. I feel for you man. I've got so much respect for you and your family.

[@jonathansonnier3078]

Exactly brother Not sure if u were able to, but I went through frame by frame and with that steep angle it looks like he literally skipped one off it’s shoulder or spine. No penetration which explains the clean arrow. The frame where the arrow should be passing through the arrow is actually a few feet above the buck after the previous frames showing it was coming in high So s Coming in high at that angle it just skipped right off

[@a.perkins89]

I don't hunt but I love watching and being educated. Especially when it's you and Mike. You both put everything in just for us. I can't imagine how hard these video are to make by yourself. So many variables! You are a awesome and humble human. It takes a REAL MAN to lets us see these raw emotions and heartbreak. So as a none hunter I can't judge on what I only see. It's the out come and the truth of it. 💜

[@Tony-mu2yd]

It’s part of being a bow hunter, or any type of hunter. Misses happen. You’re good, man. Keep on hammering out the awesome content.

[@adamsmith3996]

Spoiler alert !!!

[@jamesjazz3395]

You should know by now not to go in the comments of you don't want the video spoiled.

[@user-lo8cl8ut9q]

Amen ta that brother ! Took three years of sitting…. Js

[@adamsmith3996]

@@jamesjazz3395 your comment was the first. Hard to miss

[@jevhaig1495]

🤣🤣 when you think your Cameron Hanes

[@donhebert2615]

This is what so many people admire and respect about you. You show the great times,the not so great times,and the absolute down times. Keep it real,you are a great role model for new and young outdoors men/women.

[@RandallFaulks]

I love your heart for the outdoors. I try to model myself around your mentality when hunting or fishing. Thank you for being you!

[@texasson]

That buck is still alive, he'll turn back up in a week or so. Did the same exact thing several yrs back on a big 8 a week before gun season, he walked through on the opener of gun w/ a doe. No worries on him, still sucks to hurt an animal that way. Also, wear a harness every time you climb in a tree stand, even when hangin 'em. You got a family counting on you.

[@The-Capitalist]

I know a guy that got paralyzed this season from falling out of his stand. Please wear a harness.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Ya no reason to risk a fate worse than death.

[@theoldhunter6090]

Blew an arrow through a doe last fall about like that. Saw her this fall. She's in freezer. While processing, checked out the scars from the inside. Darker brown hair around the entrance and exit on the hide. Had healed nicely

[@beane10]

I’m obsessed with fishing, not a big hunter, in fact I’ve only ever hunted for quail….of all ur vids, this has been the most powerful. 39 years old and may take up buck hunting becuz of you LFG, don’t get down on urself, good comes from bad. You’ve inspired many, you will have more opportunities and nobody questions ur ethics and love for nature. Take care friend.

[@lucasl7158]

When a hunter shows he misses it really shows you that it happens to everyone but when you see all these hunters getting huge deer they don’t show the hunt that they missed a deer all they want you to see is them killing the deer you are a true hunter thanks for sharing this hunt with us it was amazing

[@joebgallagher939]

As someone just looking to start bow hunting I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your willingness to post the good bad ugly of the sport - it’s like having a mentor/masterclass right at my fingertips. Anyone who has watched your videos knows how much to respect the game you hunt and how gutted you must have been to have this one go south. Keep on with the mission LFG!

[@daviddenis1295]

Don’t let this kind of stuff scare you away Joe. Yes when something like this happens it’s heartbreaking and you’ll never forget it. But bow hunting is also something very personal and it has been a great love of mine for many years.

[@Grogers70426]

Watching em come in and then fight that close was just awesome to see. It's amazing watching God's creatures in the woods. I used to go sit in abandoned stands in the spring and summer and just take pics of deer, coons, squirrels and whatever else decided to make its presence known. Keep up the great content 🙏🙏

[@jeffturner9436]

I also took a good look and managed to stop it right at impact, that buck is just fine. It looked like one broad head scratched his back then the the arrow shaft hit him and deflected the arrow up and it bounced over to the big rock. Misses happen, but clean misses are a blessing brother. you spooked him but he's definitely still around.

[@lifeoutdoors2day357]

I had a bad shot on a deer 20 years ago and I still can remember every second of it. People that truly respect the animals will always struggle with this reality. You will emerge an even better hunter and sportsman.

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

True fans know the heart ache you have man. I know that you are VERY respectful to the animals you go after. I hope you found him if you went back out the next day or he healed up and is living his best life. I don't hunt but from watching y'all on here I know that what happened is a part of hunting. That's why its called hunting n not killing. Stay strong you true fans are behind ya man.

[@robertburt5116]

Very cool of you to show this video, it was awesome. Appreciate your comments at the end. Looked like the branches gave you problems, otherwise you could have made the first shot. Take care.

[@jarodpfaunmiller9843]

Man this is heartbreaking for me to even watch. I know this exact feeling all too well, it's all apart of the hunt. Misses, bad luck, and many other variables make it so hard. That's why it's called hunting and not just killing. You're not always going to come away with that trophy you've been chasing. All the hardships just make the success so much sweeter. All you can do is take it, learn from it, and do it all over again next year. Congrats on the crazy night and all the action. Only a true sportsman will do what you are doing, and feel what you are feeling. Keep your head up!

[@ryana3679]

I spined a deer a couple years back at 14 yards but below me. I felt horrible. I was able to put a second arrow in to finish the job quickly. Don't feel to0 bad for the animal I think you missed it completely. In slowmo it looks like you may have scratched the backside of the left shoulder but nothing that would affect the animal. You'll see him on the game cameras soon. Keep at it and clear out your shooting lanes a lil more so you arent trying to thread your bow so tight between branches. Thanks for the videos buddy!

[@lazylizard6532]

I was going to ask about all the branches between him and the deer. Shooting lanes - thanks, I’ll try to remember that.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@lazylizard6532 I think it may have glanced off one just a smidge and caused that, the trajectory just did not look right

[@MrNikob84]

I don't get to hunt often and I've never hunted with a bow but you are the kind of hunter we need in the woods because the passion and emotion you showed shows you care about the animal. Misses happen and its sad to say that sometimes we miss our mark and maybe wound the animal but God blessed you with an amazing hunt and a great lesson. Keep it up and thanks for making the videos for us to watch. God Bless

[@nevadaoutdoors5064]

Being from the west and from spot and stalk mainly I feel your pain but this video shows how great and ethical a hunter you are. Please keep your head up and don’t give up. You got this LFG. Truly enjoy watching people like you and Remi warren and randy newberg in the outdoors

[@taylor122310]

What did we do to get all these LFG videos so close together... I'm diggin it!

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

Haha no kidding, and hunting at that!

[@tomkempf4668]

This is exactly why I like your channel. You show the success and failures of your Outdoor passions. Bow hunting can be humbling. I've been there. Ultimately it comes down to being out in nature. Experience the ups and downs. It makes success that much more fantastic. Keep up the great videos.

[@calvinh.8882]

My largest buck with a bow dropped at the sound of my bow and the arrow hit him in the spine almost between his shoulder blades, and he went down behind a pile of brush paralyzed, so he couldn't run, and he started like screaming or bellowing, and I couldn't get another shot on him so I had to climb down so I could get to him to put him down, and I'll admit it, It broke my heart, and I broke down and cried. I felt so bad! Things like that are going to happen when hunting with a bow, and you're just never ready for it. Don't kick yourself too hard, I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't back there the next day eating. I do hope you see him again so it will put your mind at ease.

[@jeffreynass8311]

It happens to all of us. The difference is you film it and post it on Ytube. Thanks for keeping it real. Keep the great videos coming!

[@ryancorn1098]

You're content is always so real and raw and it's incredible to watch. Anyone can post a cool video of shooting a massive buck but seeing these videos in their rawest form keeps real outdoorsman grounded and humble. Thanks man!!

[@Subvet684]

Thanks for the honesty, I appreciate it. Makes us all strive to do better.

[@markgibbs8885]

Don’t beat yourself up Justin it happens to the best of us. You are a stand up guy and a godly person love you and the videos you put out. Thanks

[@rickfromthecape3135]

LFG just keeping it real. My heart goes out to you brother. You're in my prayers.

[@luckybourbon9915]

I hate that the buck got away. But I think this will be a memory that will stick with you longer than if you made the perfect shot. Great video Justin, most people wouldn't have shown this, but you did and that's why your my favorite.

[@BFSoutdoors]

I had the same thing happen this year I shot high and wasn’t able to recover the deer I got a dog in the next day and tried my hardest to find him but he didn’t die the dog jumped him and he seemed fine even though there was a good bit of blood. Every bow hunter goes through it. You did your part by practicing on and off season, and trying your best to recover the deer. Keep your head up and God bless.

[@trentherring5640]

When bowhuntung, always practice draw from a new stand. I always do this the first time I'm in a new stand. I feel for you. I've bow hunted for 35 years and have did the exact thing that just happened to you. The good thing is, that deer isn't dead. Keep up the hard work!

[@joshuaschlichting]

Been subbed for almost a year your my favorite out of the squad my daughter will be four this year and I would love to be able to provide half of what you do for your family to mine I'm 21 and have a lot to learn but your an awesome guy to learn from

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

Definitely is. Only one in the group who seems true to themselves.

[@shanemyrick5432]

Best hunting video saw this year.. I watched n rewatched and thought it was a complete over shot but regardless the the animals are resilient and guaranteed he will make it

[@rbljackson]

First off...Congrats on the amazing sit that night! Secondly, I applaud you for sharing the experience and posting this video showing what happened. And lastly...I played that shot back over and over....That shot looked like a miss high. But you said you saw him and he looked hit and you saw a little blood. If you did hit him, I don't see how that would have been a fatal shot. Don't duck hunt tomorrow...start gridding that area with a track on the ONX and if he is dead, you may just turn him up. I don't think he is though, and you may just get another shot at him.....hit that area hard and hunt it a few more times...you might just be surprised by his presence again in a day or so. Two last things id like to mention....you may want to turn the poundage down a bit. You want to be able to pull back without all the extra movement, and wow that was scary watching ya get into that stand. It aint worth falling out of a tree and getting a broke leg or worse.....get a harness, trim some more branches and maybe invest in some hang on steps or something. Thats a spot worth going back to for sure.

[@billwhite7099]

Spot on, dude. That's how I saw it.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@billwhite7099 Ya I agree, maybe a slight deflection off a branch

[@reesehurley2599]

It’s not like you meant it. So don’t kick yourself too hard. Accidents happen. All I can say is thank you for the experience & adventure. Have a fantastic thanksgiving, & my best to all.

[@handyman81216]

With my 20+ years of bowhunting experience, the buck will be fine. The rut will do probably do more damage to his health than your arrow did. At most, you barely grazed his back. You didnt do any damage to his spine, lungs, or his way of life. Hunters who bow hunt long enough will run into situations and experiences like this and you will learn more from these moments than you will from succeeding or getting lucky. Not only do you become a better hunter from this hunt but because you were able to share this with thousands of viewers, hopefully they can become slightly better hunters as well.

[@elmerchrisman7683]

Well said!.

[@carlocontreras6930]

I was ready to comment the same

[@coldercooldude]

I don’t hunt what so ever. Maybe for pheasant once or twice in OKC. I’m from From California though. Only bass fish when I can…I appreciate this comment a lot (and obviously this video) for informing people like me the ethical and correct ways of doing something that is out of reach for us to do. Thanks yah sir.

[@martincarter8312]

I had a similar experience this year in Montana with a mule deer. It was and easy shot I knew I could make at 30 yds only I was still hunting on the ground. I had a long stand off watching the deer for about 40 minutes, perfect wind, and finally was given a broadside shot. The deer jumped the string and I hit the top of his leg breaking it instantly. I found the arrow and it had bone fragments and hair on the broadhead. Not a drop of blood. I looked for him for a day and half and never found him. Heartbreaking man I feel for you. The highs and lows are no joke! Thankfully I put one down a few weeks ago with my rifle and I know you'll do the same. Happy hunting man I love your videos.

[@backndwoods]

LFG, Thanks for sharing this video. It keeps it real for us viewers. You aren't perfect and you make mistakes. We don't always get the buck. Thanks for the raw emotions and for keeping it real with us.

[@montanapete59102]

LFG, don't be down! Rejoice in the experience of that hour. Yes, I get the disappointment that you didn't get to take the deer. BUT, you can be happy to know it was a clean miss. I am an old, disabled hunter who is an archery hunter. I had a clean miss on a doe in September. However, I knew it was a clean miss being able to watch the deer and reveled in the experience of my guide and I trying to reload my modified compound bow while surrounded by about ten alert deer. We didn't get it done that evening. However, we were back in the blind that next morning and I took my first whitetail from sitting in my trackchair (wheelchair with tracks) with a modified compound bow that the Montana Bowhunters Association gave me this year. My point is that we as hunters should enjoy the experience and knowledge that you might get another opportunity for that missed deer next time!!! But this was an exciting video for sure!!! Keep your chin up!!!

[@adamm1902]

Thanks! Now there is one more deer I have to look out for standing in the middle of the road on my drive home! J/K

[@coopaloop9560]

The very first time I went hunting I was in a tree stand with my bow and a deer walked within 15 yards of my tree, looked up at me and barked just like a dog... it freaked me out. He walked five more yards and took a nice dirt nap after that. He was a small but symmetrical 8 point. I was actually on a ranch in Kalkaska Michigan, it was my Make-A-Wish foundation trip. Long story short. I had bone cancer(Osteosarcoma) when I was 16 years old. I am now 35 and kick that Cancer's butt. Anyways I will never forget the bark that buck made. Very cool content man your camera skills and editing skills are so on point. Thank you so much for all your hard work to bring us this beautiful content!!! It is very hard for me to get around because of the bone cancer I could do like a ground blind situation but no more tree stands for me so it is very rewarding to watch your videos because you make me feel like I am right in that tree stand with you. As a cameraman that is a very hard thing to do I would imagine, but Mr. l.f.g. you are such a good advocate for outdoorsman everywhere and I really got to compliment you on your filming/editing skills you are next level my friend. 🎗️ 🦌

[@seanboozel7797]

Keep your head high brother. It’s true we all have had it happen and it’s the worst feeling in the world. But this shows that you respect the animal and that goes a long way. Keep at it with your head up high.

[@logantincher7151]

This is a perfect example of showing how much hunters truly care and that the reality is we care more about the animals than anyone.

[@wulfthornoutdoors]

Keep your head up, nobody is Robin Hood, misses happen, most people blame buck fever, but you took accountability and I definitely RESPECT that. Semper Fi, Wulfthorn Outdoors

[@tjfrench03]

Justin. You already said all you need to say. It is hunting and it does happen. Nothing you can do about it but too keep doing it and know that it happens. Great video. Don't be to hard on your self.

[@clayrog6405]

I've watched the shot at 21:30, a dozen times. Looks like a near miss, over the spine. No chance it's mortal wound. Shake it off, you'll get him next time. Great footage. You're a great sportsman and a favorite tuber. Go get em!

[@kansasjoe3450]

Loved your video. I felt like I was with you. My heard was ripping out of my chest. The arrow did a funny flip on exit, but I thought it was a mortal wound. I also felt your pain and loss too. Thanks so much for the hunt. Take care.

[@chrislindsey5877]

I'm sorry bub! That shows how much of a good person/hunter you are! We all know or should know that's the worst thing you can do in the outdoors. Prayers brother 🙏!

[@Michael_P23]

Put a harness on when setting stands up dammit! We need the content to continue 🤣

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Keep your chin up brother, it happens to the best. Thanks for sharing, your love for the outdoors is inspiring.

[@kyleoconnor2060]

Was an amazing video to watch and know you were excited. Sorry that it didn’t work out. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You’ll get him next time

[@devenwells9632]

Thanks for still sharing. Hate this happened. Got my wife out for first year last year and her 2nd deer was a 800 yard track with no success in the end. Just gotta keep going and practice

[@PasSpareTime]

Been there, done that. It hurts, but hang in there. That was an awesome sit, that right there is why we hunt. Love your content.

[@ZDUB3000]

Deer or no deer, stuff happens. The footage, memories and lessons learned are worth it. Love the footage before shot

[@ah42967]

LFG it go to show that you are only human it happens to the best hunter's so keep your head up and never give up it's not always about the kill it's about the memories. Keep making great videos well never stop watching your videos, have a blessed day 🙏 😊

[@JayMac]

You gotta try a bowmar nose button.. It's completely changed me as a bow hunter. Having the consistent anchor point with the nose button keeps me from pulling or pushing my shots.. Tiny piece of plastic that makes a world of difference. Don't get me wrong bad shots happen but they happen less when your anchor point is consistent

[@geneyarnall3736]

You do your best and your hearts in the right place. You are a good steward of His bounty & Nature happens. Well done taking the good with the bad in stride. Keep on keeping on brother.

[@leoncanty2804]

I appreciate the real and uncut of what’s happens in hunting situations. I’ve taken in a lot from your video. So I thank you personally

[@allenpennington9691]

Part of hunting brother, I know it sucks be thankful you got to experience it. You’ll get another chance, keep your head up.

[@G_lows]

1 man hunting/filming crew and still puts out some of the best videos!!

[@lboswell4023]

my dad did the same thing last week and he also feels bad. we will be praying for you. hope you get'em

[@billwell9266]

You never forget your first ... or ALL your misses/mistakes. My son shot a 150" buck last year and when I was cutting up the backstraps I found my friend's Luminok from the previous year

[@Perry969]

Dude don’t beat yourself up too much, you got to witness some awesome buck action, a lot of people don’t ever see a buck fight in their lives, you’re blessed to have seen all that you’ve seen in that hour! I’ve slowed the video down as much as I can, I believe that buck will be fine, stick with it, although now the feeling sucks, but I believe you may get redemption on that buck. Thanks for keeping it real, and sharing how it really is sometimes. Best of luck in the future, and happy hunting, cheers🍻

[@keeganditsch6593]

Wow. An absolute rollercoaster of emotions all of which perfectly align to my only hunt this year. In a tree stand with my dad in a perch just above me, a doe beds down 10 yards beneath my stand with 5 bucks following. We watched The Head Honcho brush off the competition and circle her for 25 minutes. Eventually, the doe gets up and walks in front of a shooting lane. The buck follows and before you know it he’s “passing on” those big buck genetics right beneath us perfectly broadside. I draw my bow and line up the vitals but hesitate not wanting to hit the doe on the pass through. I let him do his thing and he kicks off and juts forward a couple steps. He’s right beneath me at this point but now with a branch obstructing. I draw back and lean sideways , still with a shot but at an awkward angle and let one fly. Right away I knew the shot was a bit for back but hoped the Rage broad head would make up for it. The doe ran off and he chased after her and just never stopped moving. My dad swears he saw stomach leaking from the exit wound. Gut shots can take 12-24 hours to bleed out. We found blood but because he never stopped moving it was a few spots here and there. Couldn’t track him past the two neighboring properties. The perfect hunt with a less then perfect result. Kicked myself for a week straight. I can now appreciate the fact I got to witness something special with my dad right there with me which brings me some piece. A shot I’ve made a thousand times in my backyard…just not when it mattered. You hope it carries over in the field but at the end of the day there’s so much going on so quickly it’s tough to control every aspect. Keep the head up, LFG. What a story you have.

[@rider3969]

man with that music who else could do what you do man thank you for ever thing you do!!

[@benligon1942]

It's part of huntin' brother. Bet you see that buck again. Shot looked real high to me. Hang in there we love you man!

[@BearClawww]

Thanks for sharing brother, these are the tough ones. Also this video had everything a real good 2 hour movie has, put me through all the emotions 😃😅😶🤔😥🥲 what a hunt 🦌

[@madshephard2boots157]

Justin all I have to say is that you gave it your very best. We as hunters do not win them all and the ones that say they do are lying. Now what we need to do is study what happened and learn from our mistakes. That is how we get to be even better next time. Oh and may I suggest cutting those 2 branches on both sides of the camera. The ones you were getting hung up on. Just a suggestion other than that keep up the great work and you will get him next time..

[@austinballew3423]

We all miss man, I had a 10 point at 40yds and I missed just low, had a little bit of blood on the broadhead, hardly and blood on the ground. A week or two later, had him come out during rifle season and didn’t miss that time. The next time you see him and get him, you will feel way better getting him than you would’ve today.

[@0217kris]

Wow LFG, you are a good man and you do have amazing character never forget that. Somethings are out of our control so hold your head high.

[@MikeSmith-dq7sv]

Tough one LFG, but as you said, it will happen. Your intentions are always the best, it is what makes you exceptional and the reason we all come here. I appreciate you showing the honest and complete side of the hunt. Better Luck next time.

[@aaronbelz3314]

The more I watch your videos, I see how solid of a dude you are. You are a man of the Lord and you are a great role model for all ages. Much love from Weatherford TX

[@scottjackson1636]

Dude, I watched the video, if you use the coma and period keys while paused you can advance frame by frame. at 21:30 I got a perfect view of your arrow just skimming his back, He even flinches downward from the scrape. He's fine. Not a hit. No harm, nothing to worry about. At least you didn't miss the same one 20 times with 3 different rifles. I'm never living that fiasco down. But I did learn a lot from it, and I think its pretty funny. But your concern shows your character, and we love it.

[@FourDRanch]

I can say don't let it eat at you, but it will. You are running cameras, trying to hunt, and doing a phenomenal job! In my 35+ years of bow hunting I have lost 3 deer and I still remember every detail of each hunt like it was yesterday, and they were all 20+ years ago. I got my first bow buck at 50 years old just last season. I thought I knew better as I got older, but then I lost a pig a few weeks ago that I shot with a bow....and even that ole nasty pig still haunts me! I posted a video, check it out, but warning it's nothing like the quality of videos you are making. keep your head up brother and keep making them vids!

[@nickj4850]

I love the longer videos, Great video man.

[@PhillyJohnny]

I truly respect the hunters who feels his way after a bad hit. They really do get upset at the idea of extended suffering. A real gentleman here.

[@fishingwithcarson3343]

We love ya LFG. Nobody’s perfect. Keep your head up!

[@rancewarschak6304]

It’s happened to me ... keep yo head up LFG ... lil tip is to as soon as you get in your stand ... get your bow and practice your draw back for all your lanes and make sure it’s clear ... what a hunt !!!!

[@PROSTREETPREACH66]

Most areas of arrow strike on a white tail deer either kill cleanly or heal cleanly, clean arrow as far as a miss is a great sign the deer will survive, I trophy deer bowhunted till 2006 when i had my accident and i have 3 p&y mounts on my wall and my advice is to shoot arrows often until your muscle memory develops and practice controlling your breathing during your shots, do this till you are sick of it and i assure you missed shots will be few and far between, in each instance of all three of my bow kills i had no recall or memory of my shots and all were center double lungs, that my friend is muscle memory and focus as it should be but its not easy but obtainable by anyone willing to put the time in, great channel justin, god bless, Wm c. Rogers

[@ajyowell5536]

LFG it is definitely heartbreaking. It is definitely a hard lesson, but watching thouse buck fight it out was amazing and your videos keep me going and teach me new things all the time. Keep up the good work man your amazing

[@crice4148]

Tough break, thanks for the great footage though. I really enjoy your hunting videos. Appreciate all the work you put in to them.

[@jacobashby4168]

I lost the first deer I ever stuck with an arrow. I know how you're feeling, and -- based off that first experience -- I never thought I would bow hunt again. Since then I've realized that the experience is completely different than rifle hunting. A perfect example of that is what you experience here -- up close, smelling the smells, hearing the crunching of corn and adrenaline pumping the whole time. A box stand with a rifle doesn't compete with that. This is my third season in a row that I'm only utilizing a bow and every sit is a blessing. Chin up, be humbled, learn and move forward.

[@carsongear2269]

At least you got to see all of that, I missed 5 different deer last year but I’ve been practicing all spring and summer and got my first buck this year. Just keep practicing and always know there’s another deer out there for you

[@timothyscott4630]

It happens bro be easy on yourself it’s hard not to think about it but your a good hunter.. plus ur showing what every hunter can relate to it happens to everyone.

[@fisher7636]

Things happen out in the field, Justin. Chin up, and next time will be a different story. Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family.

[@batbrains187]

🔥The good, the bad, and the ugly. That's why we keep watching LFG 🔥

[@fishmass690]

Great video regardless of the outcome. Some of the best footage I’ve seen, and a real outcome not embellished for social media. Keep bow hunting, these type of videos are elite!

[@stevenboenisch918]

Chin up Justin, this kind of stuff eventually happens to all archery hunters. Love the honesty in your vids. Take care brother

[@joeinthewild4467]

It’s all part of the game man. You are an awesome outdoorsman and a true inspiration to a lot of people keep up the great work love all your content thanks for being honest and humble and sharing the true experiences and not just the perfect situations

[@markeggert4535]

I know exactly how you feel. I've been bow hunting for 30 years and yes it has happened to me. You feel sick to your stomach. No one ever want an animal to suffer. Hopefully it was high enough that you were in the no kill spot and the deer lives. Love what you do keep it up. Right there with you.

[@billwhite7099]

I must be missing something, it looked like a clean miss to me. Maybe scratched his back, but hardly feel like the animal was wounded. There arrow was quiver clean, how can that happen with a wounded deer involved?

[@MikeFromUlta]

Man that’s a real heartbreaker. Happens to everyone. Keep your head up. He may show back up! Deer are incredibly strong animals! Don’t beat yourself up too much man!

[@ZaKaRi1028]

Literally the best hunting video I've seen maybe ever. This is true hunting and that ending.... Something tells me the story of this deer isn't done

[@tlegendz66]

It’s ok man, we all been there, keep practicing, we think we know it all but we’re all still learning too. next time you will not miss! He’s not dead, Next year he will be bigger, non typical!

[@MrSplupa]

Don’t worry about it brother, that’s just part of archery hunting. Things like that happen, there’s a lot of variables that could have played a part in it. I’ve been there, any archery hunter has been there. Don’t beat yourself up too much. Much love

[@edruel1997]

I've been deer hunting for a long time. I Don't see you wearing a safety harness. I really like your videos. You have a wonderful family. Please take the time To put a safety harness on while your in the tree. If you fall it will be a major set back. Good luck hunting!

[@jameswalters4358]

Damn man. Hated to see the video being but loved to see how jazzed you got. That deer is way tougher than most give it credit for. He’s got this.

[@codyopitz6650]

It's good to see that you care about the animal. Unfortunately this stuff will happen to any hunter if you do it long enough. As long as you gave it all when tracking that deer then you have nothing to be ashamed of. Love watching your videos. You're a great sportsman.

[@coopaloop9560]

As Justin said this happens to the majority of bowhunters at least once if you're a serious Hunter this is going to happen to you at least once. Really heartbreaking brother I truly hope that tomorrow when you make a video it is you finding that deer. I will definitely be praying for you tonight. God bless you bud you did the right thing. 🙏 ❤️

[@toddknier2280]

It happens to everyone that hunts...the shot was high...you will see that buck again alive and well guaranteed!! Chin up LFG!!

[@seanlawrence972]

I don't hunt though I'd love to, just don't have the opportunity for various reasons. So I get to live vicariously through your content ( and the other Googans). I appreciate that you show the succueses and the failures. Really illustrates that it's not that easy. Here's to hoping the next video is of you finding him. Love ya buddy.

[@emhertzler5]

The best part of missing deer is the waking up again excited for the next opportunity to see deer. I know it sucks but a miss is better than a bad hit. Chin up Rackley!