Cal in the Field: Mule Deer by Canoe w/ OnX | S1E03 | MeatEater

[@njgrplr2007]

Callaghan does a real good job on the show and it's obvious he's a very good Hunter. Need more Cal!

[@domenicm3083]

110%

[@martinwiebe125]

Totally agree! He seems like a really down to earth guy.

[@Archie_Fletcher]

We 💚 Cal

[@luismota6231]

Agree a 1000 per cent. Not a 100

[@josephsmithmeyer1195]

I agree if you my favorite episodes are when they take Joe Rogan and his buddy out mule deer hunting in the canoes and Blacktail hunting in Alaska

[@BOBofGH]

"Against my wandering tendencies, I'm here where the deer are." lol I personally felt this

[@anthonyc486]

Same! hahaha.

[@martinwiebe125]

Same here lol

[@kennykoalaz5922]

Dude more important what is the story behind your KZbin name? Do tell ?

[@SheepDogWolfHunter]

As a Montana hunter born and raised I wanna thank you Cal' for embodying what it means to be an ethical hunter. Been Watching you and Rinella for years now and yall are showing the non hunting world that we're not murdering psychopaths. You guys inspire me to be a better hunter and to push myself farther than I've ever been. Stay safe, God bless and keep at it.

[@dd8641]

It is comforting to see that even the pros still miss sometimes. I missed one last year and it tore me up to the point I thought about not hunting. Thanks Cal for being open about the successes but failures as well.

[@czarandmaeve]

Thank you for your honesty. Sorry for your misfortune. Hopefully this year will be better for you. Keep your head up my friend.

[@TheSecretGaijin]

I’m not a hunter but between Ryan and Steve, they’ve given me a great new respect for hunters and hunting. These guys aren’t just meat heads, they’re many layers deeper. Good on these guys. Keep up the great stuff.

[@jamesclose5085]

I have watched hundreds of hours of video footage of hunting, deer, caribou, moose, bear and other species over the last five years. I have come to this conclusion, if I could go on only one guided hunt before I die, it would be with Brian Callaghan. I would not care if we even saw the target species, this is one special person.

[@flush240sx6]

Three episodes in one hour with Callahan, man this year getting off to a great start. #coronavirus #keepemcomin

[@mirzarustemov7700]

Not the rescue we wanted... But the rescue we needed

[@newperspective1318]

Yes these episodes are awesome. I like that there barely any cussing personally. I stopped watching Meat eater even though I love that show. Steve starting pushing cursing boundaries a little to much for me. I watch huntings show religiously because of the clean entertainment it offers.

[@Bigjohnson1515]

@@newperspective1318 lol you're joking, right?

[@newperspective1318]

@@Bigjohnson1515 About what? Meateater cussing more than usual in season 8 or the fact I don't watch TV except for hunting videos? I do the later because watching the filth on TV corrupts my character. If I watch all the episodes of hunting public for instance I get no filth such as sex, cussing, immorality, homosexuality etc. Just pure clean entertainment. I don't want to end up on the 6 o'clock news for no sins I committed by not keeping myself from bad influence. It works for me man. Before I was a Christian I was into gangs and getting deeper into drugs and gangbanging etc. Till a retired airforce high ranking soldier took me hunting. I left gangs after that first hunt. This changed my life like I said it works for me.

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Church of Christ Ministries by Karl lol! Loved this episode. The frustration shown by a slight cussing act shows character. Relax, I bet your a wild man at the bar on Friday nights lol! #theraoneineverytown all in good spirits. God made us in his image. 😃👍🏻

[@one-WildCard]

I love this series Cal In The Field.... more, more, more.. PLEASE!! and stretch them out at least 30 min. fantastic series. Thank you :)

[@1stuart1]

As an adult onset hunter that got lucky a few times early on, and a ROUGH adjustment back to reality (years of tag soup), it really means a lot to see a hunter I really look up to go through similar struggles. Thanks for keeping it real Cal. Always one of my long time favorites of the Meat Eater crew.

[@travisjohnhall]

I really enjoyed this hunt. Not about the kill but the adventure, the most important facet of these types of hunts.

[@paulmorison7744]

The way that buck mule kicked and was hunched up with his ears pinned back before the second are all tell tale signs he was hit. That being said though we don't know how much searching was done off camera and is just a bad situation all the way around. Cal readily admitted how much that can play into the confidence on a hunt and what a mind game it becomes. Props to Cal and the meateater crew for posting this even if though it didn't go the way that anybody would want.

[@jacobceparano]

My all-time favorite "pro" hunter! Thanks for always keeping it real! Wishing you the best Cal!!!

[@andrewnelson8181]

Glad to see you're human like the rest of us, Cal! Respect for your authenticity and keeping your chin up.

[@igorlimansky5053]

Great series! I appreciate Cal's perspective on nature, his ability to tell the story of the place and his willingness to share the tough parts of the hunt. I hope there are more of these.

[@S.Ham1929]

I love Cal so much. I don't know the dude, but damn do I resonate with his mentality.

[@williamchristy3063]

I love sharing the field with good honest hunters who respect other hunters and their gear.

[@SorebackLarry]

Been there. A miss, we all had or heard the stories. It's the experience to take home in anticipation of next time. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@perryhertler5198]

The authenticity of MeatEater really sets it apart. It's probably even more educational seeing a hunter of Callahan's caliber missing shots. Callahan's humility through those misses is admirable.

[@jayveec352]

I'm not in any way shape or form an outdoor person. I have hunted and fished and failed miserably and now avoid it, but your show I'm addicted to. More please. Love from Canada. Be safe

[@serosedserio6531]

When the deer kicks up like that, in my experience, you hit it.

[@harrisonbuck2749]

probably cut a little hair off his back

[@bob5357]

Even without the arching of the back? I see hits when an animal " staples" (all feet up, back arched up), especially if hitting a bit far back. Not sure if a straight kick indicates a hit. Never a guarantee on these things sadly.

[@WYO2K]

I've seen a deer kick exactly like that when a kid lit off a firecracker.

[@PatrickBageant]

You got your experience the same way I did: by having it happen. He hit it high in the gut, the wound is visible if you slow it down and watch the frames.

[@shotgunsam23]

If you look close at it you can see that it just gave him a haircut.

[@roberthayes6788]

Love the honesty of this show....success or failure it is all shown....also with beautiful land good company and new experiences y'all always say there is no bad day!

[@Lonelake]

Love the new Cal series! Meateater crew is the new voice for the modern hunter. Thanks!

[@stlllearning5800]

What an awesome hunt! Especially for us guys hunting public ground. Thanks so very much for sharing in the adventure, Cal! Anyone of us who've been out there long enough has had some of those shots that keep you staring at the ceiling in the wee hours and wondering just what went wrong. That's deer hunting! Thanks again and keep 'em coming!

[@instantrush2683]

Cal has become my spirit animal.

[@vhauser416]

Thanks Cal! Your work is much appreciated.

[@funkbro01]

Thanks again Cal. What a great story and beautiful cinematography.

[@lonnygehring3043]

From what I've seen, Cal is a very saavy hunter who knows what he is doing. I'd venture, that if it was a hit, he'd not be hunting anymore, but looking for a carcass. Even though my initial reaction was a hit, I'll take his word and experience that it wasn't. Great vid from a guy who has a standards and ethics I can respect.

[@billyconnelly6468]

Living life to the fullest! Living vicariously through you all atm!

[@stcroixoutdoors]

A beautiful film and some great story-telling! I really enjoyed it! I find myself watching and re-watching so many of the MeatEater crew's work, as it is truly immersive and reminds me how much amazing public land we have in this nation and how hard we all should be working to make sure we continue to have it and that it continues to provide. Thank you so much for that film! Just wonderful!

[@Badger9269]

This is the most “This Old House” episode I’ve seen. It’s something I would want to watch with my dad.

[@michaelsmith3381]

Great video, please make more like this. It’s always great to see someone work harder, endure more, and show success is possible.

[@briannagorman3119]

This video brought back memories of my earlier life when I hunted from my canoe in upstate NY. Gosh, those were really wonderful days. Thanks so much for bringing back those awesome days

[@jasonguerra3763]

One thing I can say is I'm glad this guy has a show and represents the hunting community he truly gets what it is to hunt and I have total respect for the way he speaks about the respect of the animals and the experience some of greatest experiences weren't the day I killed the biggest buck I have on the wall but the times I blew it on the biggest bucks I've ever had the chance to shoot and that's hunting to me it's the experience not the kill but that's always a bonus

[@justingarant9367]

That would be such a hard space to be in. Not sure if it’s in your head, or the area your in or the equipment. Really enjoy your positivity and keep fuelling forward Cal. Excellent video

[@philtaylor9789]

Great show! So nice to see an honest hunting show that shows what we all go through and not just monster bucks on managed farms!

[@davidjordan8093]

Must suck to go through personal shit and have a camera catch all your fuck ups... much respect to Cal for taking us on this journey with him. I missed a dandy ten point this year and when I shot I scared him onto another hunter and he got it! I shook his hand and congratulated him... all you can do man.

[@kevinwinkler7116]

I love these "real world" hunts! I've tried to explain to my kids and live by the words "A successful hunt isn't measured by the trophy on the wall, or the meat in the freezer! It's measured by the knowledge gained and the memories created!" Your video's are VERY helpful in instilling these ethics. Thank you so much for the quality of videos produced. Too often videos are filled with sponsor hype and hunters who change their caps often while trying to sell over hyped products. Your subtle approach speaks volumes without cramming it down our throats. Very tastefully done on your part! Its doesn't go unnoticed.

[@foreignbeggar3783]

I love this new series. and cal is a class act.

[@harrisonsloan5276]

I started watching meat eater for Steve , but the more i hunt the more I like Cal and his segments

[@randomconsumer4494]

The time is never wasted. Even when you come home with out 1.

[@bikes4fonte6]

Some day I would be stoked to hunt with Cal he is Such a awesome dude.

[@buckmusky2201]

I'd honestly like to watch a 20 min video about the story of that canoe.

[@robertflint4115]

When he stated he burned the last of the daylight looking for clues, I assumed in the area where he shot at the buck ...In my history of hunting, a buck that kicks is usually hit (not 100% of the time), just not a good one. I am sure he looked diligently.....I like Cal's outlook on hunting and was glad to see he is putting out some videos...Keep on trucking man.

[@loopmtz]

Definitely thought it was a hit!!!

[@randyo.3617]

Yep, first shot , legs buck up, hit, runs downhill, scares a different buck uphill , shoots and Misses that shot, and the last deer, can't see it, definitely sounded like deer slap. A hit again, Only cal knows, that's just what I thought I saw, and heard.

[@elktough777]

Yah after that second shot I swear I could see a blood spot on the side of the deer. But I am sure he checked all he could to make sure

[@chronicdro100]

Yeah definitely looked like he hit that deer don’t see to many deer kick there legs like that when they aren’t hit

[@Atlas531]

Re-watched the first shot in slow mo a bunch of times...only thing I can figure is that he hit a branch or the dirt way in front of the deer and it got hit by a bit of shrapnel or rock shards. It got hit by something, just nothing lethal (assuming Cal put in some effort looking for blood).

[@natemiller448]

Revisiting this 3 years later.... Cal is still the stand-out preseter in the MeatEater outfit...and I still think that first "miss" was a bad hit. *that said, showing the ugly parts of this 'game'(misses/self-doubt, worry for the animal), is important and real. I thank MeatEater for keeping it real.

[@ryanbuckley3314]

Great lesson, Cal. If you're gear is giving you trouble, and you're not sure about your next shot, put down your rifle and support the other hunters around you. When you get home get your rifle sorted out for next hunt.

[@stubbytrunk8226]

Love watching Callaghan. Knowledge bombs

[@chrisw5150]

I really respect and appreciate the fact your hunting public land!!

[@bradygross9825]

Love the show Cal! I noticed your barrel touched some brush on that second deer miss. Something to keep in mind. Keep up the good work man!

[@jamesmayers5468]

I think this is one of the best Meat Eater episodes yet

[@JL-xn3zy]

Great job Cal and Meateater! Keep em coming!!!👍👍👍

[@chaevansawyers]

All that beautiful scenery is trippy. It almost feels like I’m on x😏

[@bwall6223]

More Cal’s in review! Cal and Jani are two of my favorite friends behind Steve Rinella of course

[@cowboyupland]

Perfect. Gives a realistic perspective of a good hunt.

[@ChiropracticBowers]

We all have been in that struggle and love the taste of adventure , bitter and sweet.

[@kevinfitzsimmons1258]

CAL we don't mind the misses or the cursing! You broke a yolk my man! How could you!?

[@jaredf5000]

me and cal must be the only folks who dont give a damn about the yolk haha

[@rackman1n2]

Great episode! Thank you for the honesty of the truths of hunting and missing. Been there. Keep them episodes coming!

[@johnnywhite1681]

Great hunting video! Shows the tough parts and the beautiful parts.

[@aaandy44]

Swear, you could easily paint a house with Cal’s mustache 😂

[@domenicm3083]

3500sqft + house, nothing less

[@jimstaub2308]

Cal, you could get a hell of a fund raiser going in which folks pay you to trim that germ-stash. Yuk.

[@drewt3210]

@@jimstaub2308 Gotta assume his wife would be high bidder. Can't imagine what the poor gal must think each and every time she has to kiss that bristle.

[@travisskar3576]

I haven’t watched MeatEater videos for months, but Cals videos are awesome!

[@benweir665]

Callaghan is the man.

[@tterexx426]

As a hunter, it's just so nice to see that other hunters miss too... Most other hunting videos only show the perfect shots. We know Cal is a great hunter even when he misses once (EVERY hunter does sooner or later), but it's just nice to see that hunting isn't always easy. And to see how it bothers him, how he checks his gun to be sure what was up instead of staying in the good spot with the many deer, how honest he is, just shows that he really is an ethical hunter.

[@tjmurray1132]

Hey cal.i missed a big old whitetail at our farm. And later is season shot.my.biggest buck.yet . Your human too my brother love the stories thanks for the ride aim small.miss small

[@derekbeyers8804]

Great hunt! We all have misses and that really a let down but I like the attitude and the way you guys handled it. Awesome knowledge and hunting etiquette. Good luck out there and be safe

[@timchamberlain5858]

It was honestly really nice to see so many misses in this episode. Sometimes MeatEater can feel like a bit of "tv magic" with how good a shooter Steve is in how rarely he misses.

[@d25usonny]

unless he's using a bow...

[@tannercampbell8027]

@@d25usonny yes of course unless he’s using a bow!

[@jasonholmberg]

Can't wait for the next episode. Keep 'em coming Cal!

[@dexked]

Man! I want more! Podcast is awesome and videos are great. More Cal!

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Great episode 😃👍🏻 love hunting big bucks! It goes to show, just because you have a rifle doesn’t guarantee success. I’ve been there. Montana is beautiful. Can’t wait to hunt it in the near fur tire. So untouched and pure. Thanks for sharing your experience Cal! Great podcast too (tour weekend review)! Been listening for awhile now. Keep em rollin. 🤙🏻😃

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Great hunt. Tough. No Doubt. But a well told story. Cheers.

[@naturallyaspirated78]

I love seeing these videos because I am a detcated Hunter and I live in Montana

[@mattschultz1638]

Definitely one of my favorite hunting videos. Keep up the good work!

[@scbane]

Great video, watched whole thing. Just one note: f*** Yeti. Got rid of my Yeti cooler in '18 and haven't looked back since. Grizzly coolers, mugs, etc serve me every bit as well for half the cost, and Grizzly isn't licking the boots of the anti-gun crowd like Yeti has been since 2018. Again, in case you missed it, f*** Yeti.

[@ac5600]

peak cancel culture

[@williamswilliams8164]

Favorite guy to learn and hunt with

[@JawsTodd]

Good stuff, the reality of hunting and campfire cookin’ t’boot.

[@zachh2223]

Not a big fan of the action movie musical numbers, but I’m here at meat eater because of Cal, the Latvian eagle and Steve. Smart, sustainable, responsible hunters I’ve learned a lot from and enjoyed every minute.

[@BigMoe1290]

So good, makes me feel so damn excited getting my hunting license this year

[@DirtySpriteHendrix]

I missed on a 4x4 bull elk this year after 5 days in pouring rain in northern alberta... such a heartbreaking feeling. Good hunt boys

[@michaelallan8843]

I feel that pain, clean miss yesterday at last light and still has me sick.

[@bradnat05]

Yes - more Cal in the Field please!!

[@Grooveset]

ya def dig this series. keep em comin. also, that petrified wood was insane. only seen bigger at gem shows.

[@macshatchetman13]

Cal is an exceptional host. Give the mustachioed man more episodes!

[@markmahoney14]

Hey Steve Rinella and friends you guys are awesome! You guys played a major part in getting me into hunting. Never hunted big game in my life but I put in this April for my first ever Elk tags. Hope to get one and have set up some help. More importantly looking forward to enjoying the experience! Thanks!

[@gtaylor9218]

Howd you make out

[@markmahoney14]

Came up short. Learned alot this year. I've met some good people along the way and hope to get out again next year.

[@gtaylor9218]

@@markmahoney14 sounds like you are on the right journey. You'll learn that your unsuccessful year this year will tie in directly to your future success. It's all in learning and improving. Happy Thanksgiving

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Appreciate the honesty. Really hope you spend time getting to know your rifle. The last shot sounded like it hit something...

[@stevemiller2288]

Good video. Your first buck you shot at Cal jumped suggesting you hit it. Surprised you didn’t go back the next day and look for blood.Keep up the good work

[@riffedwood5597]

That second miss really had to hurt. That’ll shake your confidence. Thanks for sharing your stories gentlemen

[@dougbotha8768]

I can’t get enough of these videos

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

I always dig Cal. He does well.

[@justtinkering6054]

Sure would love a follow-up about the rifle/misses. Bad scope, loose mount? Did you get it straightened out? What happened?

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Seems a bit odd that it's not addressed....didn't even really discuss much when sighting in. Was it way off?

[@rship2805]

My hypothesis from what I see at 8:05, he had too much grass in front of his muzzle and it deflected the bullet enough.

[@oosul72]

That would certainly be expected some more information I hope

[@ACC3vette]

Looks like loose mount ,when he was practice shooting, scope jumped more than the gun. Imo

[@kotnhewhohim2092]

Yeah no follow up no mentioning of what the problem was very suspicious! That’s because he didn’t miss the deer he gut shot it and then couldn’t find it so he has to pretend it was a miss!

[@daleyadventures3896]

Glad to see I'm not the only one to miss!

[@pahuntnut]

heres a tip i do regarding my rifle. After assuring its is on at the range i bore sight my rifle and record where the crosshairs are on the bore sighter. Then i take that along with me on the hunt. If the rifle is dropped or if you think it might be off at least you will have the bore sight location to put the scope back to near zero.

[@Thejakegee]

Excited for our fall opportunities.

[@adharjanadb]

That statement about E scouting only showing so much is such an understatement lol. I did some solid E scouting this year and then when we got into that mess it was pure unforgiving hell on foot. It looked great from the air though lol.

[@craighoover1495]

Hunting, fishing and trapping. Trapping must worked out as evidenced by the mouse. Been there done that too. Skunked on an elk hunt returned to camp to find success in the mouse trap. It was my idea in the moment of frustration and I ended up getting posed with a beer in one hand, a case of said at my feet next to a cold fire, and the mouse on the end of a stick. Got that picture as a Christmas card from my hunting partner.

[@BKxALLDAY]

Loving this series, keep up the great content guys!

[@Grayghost1969]

Watch out Steven, I think I have a new favorite Meateater host! Nice job Cal

[@gintmurphy8365]

the production is always great. It's 9pm and I want to venture out

[@MrsMactime]

Anyone else have a mental image of Cal's stache moving around even when he's only on voiceover? LOL

[@garythesaint44]

Great set of vids and very entertaining, very natural in front of the camera, watch out Steve😂 lose the mo dude😂😂😂😂😂😂😳

[@williambarnett52]

More cal in the field! this is great content!

[@MaysonGreenMachine]

Thanks for another great video MeatEater.

[@Lord-Snowflake]

Shot placement and bullet design.