Long Range Pursuit | S5 E12 Wyoming High Country Elk - Aaron's Turn

After a long elk season it’s finally Aaron’s turn to hunt elk but there’s only 2 days left in the season to get it done. With pressure from other hunters in this DIY public land hunt, Mike and Aaron decide to put all their eggs in one basket and chase the best bull they see on the mountain.
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[@msturtevant1]

This is exactly what Wyoming guys like myself want to see. DIY public land challenges but also the beauty and the critters that can be had if you just do some leg work and get after it. Awesome job gang!

[@idahotrophyhuntplanners]

Bro, don't make excuses for the skeptics about how heavy your pack is or how far you hike to justify long range hunting. Whether you hunt from a truck, 10 miles in, shoot it at 30 yards or shoot something from a mile, I love that you guys do it your way and shooting stuff from long range is a challenge and it's fun. Anyone who says it's unethical needs to take a hard look at archery hunting and how many wounded animals that aren't recovered. You put it best when you said "it's a slippery slope." This channel got me into long range hunting and I love it. And because I love it, find it challenging, find it rewarding, I'm totally content regardless of what KZbin trolls, or so called "experts" think of it. Thanks for the content dudes.

[@duggydo]

Beautiful country. It does look like a lot of work, but I am 1000% certain it's worth it. If you're smart and stay safe so no one gets hurt, you will remember hunts like this forever. The tired and sore part goes away and just preps you for the next one. Congrats on the bull.

[@bhump1812]

Awesome. Can't wait to get back west I miss it! Great job.

[@jackdaniels7913]

For all the skeptics, You don't use a scalpel to spread butter and you don't ask a surgeons don't cut hair. Do what your good at not what you think your capable of and you will always hit your mark. 🥃cheers🍻

[@robertmintz63]

I have been looking at Gunwerks vids for years & l am confident that you build great long range rifles , & from years back l believe your #1 choice is the 7mm ! But it would be nice to give us some info in each vid about caliber, bullet, & accuracy of said rifle used . THANKS

[@boredboiseboy]

I once drove way out in to the middle of nowhere to hunt with a gun...and no bolt lol. Happens to the best of us.

[@clintonscottwalsh]

Been there and done that.lol

[@ForestxWalker06]

Drove to the range to get some shooting in, little did I know.I drove out there without my mag lol

[@Lhotse510]

Enjoyed that! Thanks for sharing the story.

[@kwil6648]

Solid video, cool hunt and great story telling. Nice to see you found some horses as well :)

[@aaronwhitefoot]

Love the scenery. Nice shot!

[@blueballz91]

Good to see Aaron and mike in front of the camera . Nice job guys

[@hedge7743]

Hahaha...Yeah, I've sat more than one morning in the tree knowing i left all my ammo at home! Still a good day in the woods!

[@coachbob6894]

I believe just fitted my first build with Gunwerks action.

[@sackettbrand68]

That bull was well earned. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.

[@jessrobinson2809]

Great shooting and great Bull! Love those Wyoming hills.

[@JAlainSmith]

Great show with brothers getting out there and getting it done!

[@user-cl2ls7kz7o]

Good job guys! It’s not easy work. I’ve been working my way up to confidently trust my gear and myself to take some long shots. Doesn’t happen Over night. that’s how you end up with skeptics that failed once or twice then quit said it can’t be done. Put in your time and effort!

[@sackettbrand68]

I couldn't have said it better.

[@tyb3938]

13 year old son ringing 10” steel with handload 55 gr Bob’s Bullet’s out of our MPR 556 this weekend from 551 yards. 5 out of 6 were hits. Wind zero to variable: easy shot. Calling the wind is the hard part, and steel doesn’t move

[@scotmcalexander9314]

Awesome hunt Aaron. Congratulations on a great public land bull.

[@scottfalagan5551]

That is a very difficult shot to make at a long range. Congrats and nice work

[@thanghnin9553]

Great job Aaron &Mike, one shot one killed like me.

[@conner1274]

Great video Would have loved to see more closeup video of the elk along the way and the one you shot

[@nj-bz8pv]

Great job! I’m loving these videos

[@qwertz70329]

Great Bull - nice Shoot

[@Sean-pw3yr]

Thank goodness you had a rifle that could shoot that far since you couldn't get any closer.

[@drummerboy6843]

Haha! Hey white belly Elk don't have a white belly!🤣 Nice bull congrats!👍

[@montwinderharneyms516]

Love to see the gear and the skill to use it combine to make a successful hunt. Just plain fun to watch and I'll bet it was fun to be there. I wish you would share with us what the caliber and bullets you were using were. From a prior podcast I heard you on, I'm guessing a 6.5 PRC, but I couldn't tell.

[@pistolpete5356]

That bull was smelling death. Nice shot

[@johnredford09]

The reason long range shots used to be considered unethical was because most shooters didn't have the ability to make them accurately with a quick kill and recovery. If you can (and you guys do), then it doesn't matter whether you shoot an animal at one yard or 1000 yards. Keep up the good hunts and good shooting!

[@Abitibi-]

grat video, very nice nature view!

[@robmassa8166]

🙌🙌🙌...classic hunt..great footage!!

[@learnedl]

I've never forgotten my rifle but I have forgotten my bow release...man does that suck.

[@tomschumacher5434]

Six mile back sh!# when we go moose hunting in Alaska we are about 50 miles in. But seriously awesome video, love your guys work. One day I’m getting a Gunworks rifle .

[@Jk-wh4ds]

DIY huh, except for the horses at the end!

[@702havingfun]

Damn good shot man 👍🏻👍🏻👊👊

[@samuelblacksmith2956]

Awesome hunt! I would like to shoot beyond 500 one of these days

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

WHAT AN ADVENTURE

[@seancutler4097]

Guys criticizing your long range shooting should mind their own business, you guys put in the time learning your rifles and your systems, hard to deduce anything but jealousy in my eyes. Nice video, great shot, even better experience.

[@christopherbutler6030]

Nice big hogs

[@johnsimonelli9988]

I recognize where you are. That's Jacks creek. You guys are hunting up off of Phelps MT.

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

JOHN SIMONELLI thanks for telling everyone douchebag

[@J2H08]

There’s always one attention hungry idiot that needs to run their mouth and ruin spots. Great Job John.....dumbass

[@excusesexcuses1772]

Public land boys... get over yourselves..!

[@johnsimonelli9988]

@@moneyandtimefreedom3352 Eric, I have no ill feeling towards you. I am a little surprised after all you have been through that you would call me a douchebag. I would lend you a hand packing out your Elk if I ran into you. I meant no harm. I just happen to be at that location last year.

[@mikeragni]

Wow, what a sportsman, I wish there more Simonelli's out there in the world. Now who looks like a dumbass!!!! Even if you knew where that unit was you would need years and years of points to hunt it. How could some people be so negative after such a nice video is posted for our viewing?

[@deerloversheridan3038]

Kuiu bino holder would be nice.

[@taylorfritz3801]

Once job guys! Cant wait to get back on Wyoming public land chasing a bull! Lemme know if you wanna help 😜

[@IHFarmer2007]

What bullets do you all use.....I've heard the 147eldm is a pretty good all-around hunting bullet. Thinking of using that in my 6.5prc for whitetail deer.

[@barryhallsted]

Great video! What cartridge and bullet were you using?

[@beevang7219]

Nice shooting!! What caliber are you shooting and grain bullet if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.

[@trueprecision1378]

That’s funny. James doesn’t work at Gunwerks anymore.

[@J2H08]

If I ever act that calm after shooting an animal I will quit hunting on the spot

[@spacepathfinder1]

20:00 what happened to the trees behind you? Theyare all dry.

[@jakeweston8616]

I was thinking the same thing. Sure is dry and bland up there

[@spacepathfinder1]

@@jakeweston8616 the whole area is just unhealthy dry.

[@snap-off5383]

Fire. That's a burn area.

[@kmentz2012]

What caliber you shooting?

[@ronniebowen4793]

Onnces= pounds, pounds=pain

[@vajhuamsibluag]

How far is it?

[@twoweekloans]

What caliber and set was that

[@lyfhntr6562]

great shot. but get some ear protection on my friend!

[@lyfhntr6562]

@wyomarine hey friend, I never said wear it while walking around. Pop it in when you plan to shoot. But you do what you do. I'm sure your friends will like talking louder as you get older.

[@robertmintz63]

If you want to continue to see Elk , like this you better start shooting WOLVES !! Many areas the game is already DEVASTATED!! Go to U-tube , check out Randy the real gunsmith, & Brandon Pitcher !

[@johnny6148]

you put your pack on wrong. hip belt needs to be higher. rest pack on something and get you waist strap up higher. i just moved from Idaho.

[@issoenatureza626]

someone who candonate me a pcp PR 900 I live in BRAZIL thank you very much

[@proriznian7765]

Aaron, why do you always refer to yourself on a lone hunt as "we"? Andrew

[@michellejohnson8897]

camera man

[@ziruk-king4466]

Funny as hell you are talking about how far a hike and how hard the pack out will be on your back. So full of shttt - lol. Then you have the pack horses coming in next morning. All you did was gut it brother that is fine just call it like it is you two are marketing your long shots with your rifles--- I get it we get it the problem is 95 percent of hunters cannot shoot and kill ethically 730. Just don't say you had such a hard physical hut packing elk yourself when the horses are packing--- lol--- I am 51 and I have always packs myself and without a horse.

[@johnshoureas1629]

Your audio is terrible.

[@robertmintz63]

Yes the audio at the beginning is TERRIBLE

[@marthabaker9387]

Great video -- BUT -- Every NIMROD out there thinks they can kill at that distance and that is a false. No one realizes the TRUE fact that if an animal takes a step at long distances - you just GUT shot or wound the animal and probably will never find it. Remember, hunting is getting closer and shooting is for ranges and competition. I hunt and get closer (less than 300 yards). Sometimes, I spook an animal and that is OK. You can't get closer if you don't try. please provide a comment back to me about bullet weights, retention and terminal performance at these long ranges and what happens when you just shoot with all these so called modern rifles. I make a ballistic buffalo out wet newspaper and carpet (see article on how to make one) for bullet weight, retention and terminal performance. I like how you promote everything. Please, provide information (new video) on terminal performance at these long distances. Set up a gel block and show the penetration (not just steel). Thanks See David Petzal (field & stream) magic bullets or google David Petzal ballistic buffalo