Michigan Bow Hunting | Big Buck at 5 YARDS

In todays video we are doing some early season Michigan bow hunting. I am looking for my first deer ever with my grandpas recurve. Bow hunting has been a part of our family for many years!

[@murchlk]

Holy smokes that snort wheeze was clear as day. Great footage 👍 just found your channel and subscribed, looking forward to seeing you successfully harvest one with your grandfathers bow.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@luisl2066]

Awesome video !!!!! I have a old Bear Supermag 48 and and I love it for hunting on the ground or on my tree stand. Short, very light and precise, I can't live without it !!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome bow!

[@veryfastride]

That's pretty amazing footage. I usually hear deer before I see them too, so I was right in that stand with you. Great stuff.

[@scottwhittaker1681]

It gets really tough when there are so many eyes and ears around and on edge to boot. Good job keeping your cool. Can't wait for you to get one with grandpa's bow. Really special! Best of luck! May your arrow fly true and your drag be short!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@aijalonredmond2380]

Mann hats off to you sacrificing that shot for us viewers! Can’t say I would’ve done the same.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Not sure what I was thinking lol

[@bobadams1696]

I know the filming cost you, but thanks for capturing your hunt. It was very fun to watch.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

You're welcome

[@richardkeith6822]

WOW! A Bear Kodiak, the same recurve my Son uses accept his is a 1953 I found for him! He loves it, it's his favorite! Awesome video, God Bless and keep you Safe!👍

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's awesome! Thank you, you too

[@danieltaylor757]

That was bloody marvelous mate. Well done for holding off on a risky shot. That was a nail biter for sure. You will be rewarded!

[@brandonwhited8668]

Nothing like being surrounded. Sometimes you see none, sometimes you see one, and then theres times like this where you've got a whole heard of does In front of you half spooked and big boy coming in behind you. Also love seeing the setup, making due with what's available

[@YFZMoto]

Really close this time but at least you played it well for another day. Was real fun to watch maybe tomorrow it will be the day.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Hope so! Thanks

[@fredbear205]

That was a cool hunt, you got the snort wheeze on film! Cool to hear it from a deer

[@ruly6913]

Quality content man, would love to see you keep trying and getting a deer. Good luck on future hunts 🙏🏽

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@niksutherland4280]

Keep it up bro. This traditional archery deer hunts are so entertaining and it's amazing you don't miss any detail. Really see mother nature doing her thing in all your videos ..really cool

[@madhuntsadventures]

Way to stay calm and intentional with your thoughts and movements. You’re getting closer to making it happen!

[@BillytheKid229]

Awesome video buddy. Really got the adrenaline pumping watching the big boy come in. You'll give him a dirt nap next time!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks bud. You get it

[@ishmaelbender7093]

Good luck this season! It’s been pretty slow for me in Livingston, the cold front this weekend should get em on there feet and hopefully the skeeters off. Can’t hunt this weekend though, My Mom has been remodeling so I’m gonna help her with that this weekend instead.

[@stongnyid]

That was great footage the posturing and snort wheeze.

[@USMC-ParrisIsland]

Man, that was intense! Great job young man.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@trevormassoth2802]

Sick footage bud. Got me all amped up for this October.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Can't wait!

[@danncontraeagle1]

Great video. I don't know how you did it, to keep your cool with the number of bucks around you at that distance. They would have heard my heart pumping.

[@rods-n-regscharters9099]

Cool video and a very exciting encounter. Be safe and wishing success for you.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@fredsalay720]

Great footage! Even heard the snort and wheeze! You definitely have no shortage of deer. I myself will be heading out with the Bear Kodiak Magnum that I got at a pawn shop here in PA. I've been practicing over 2 years and really want to take a deer with the recurve.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's awesome. Let me know how it goes

[@fredsalay720]

Will do. I can relax a little. Shot my PA. 8 point yesterday morning with my compound bow. 17" wide 145# field dressed mountain buck. 3 hour drag. Not 30 anymore 🤣. Good luck to you also!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome. Sounds like an adventure for a young man 😬

[@rhbowhunter]

The footage on this video was awesome what a great day in the deer woods

[@CrouseOutdoors]

It was a good night

[@lucielessard4429]

Bravo jeune homme! Super vidéo et surtout super chasse!

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

wow that was some awesome footage very nice

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@ithinknot2205]

what an awesome spot! Congrats my man.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@chrisweber5041]

Captured a snort wheeze! Very cool video. I was nervous watching from the bed of my boat. LoL. Good luck everyone this 2022 season

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks. Need all the luck we can get

[@charlesleblanc6638]

One of my very first bows Kodiac Magnum, which is a great little recurve. Best to hold for a real good shot. Its no fun wounding/ loosing any deer, and a good buck is real tuff. Herd him snort weeze

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's cool and yes nobody like wounding an animal

[@jamesbarnes7689]

Great hunt! Looks like an old Kodiak Magnum? Pretty cool to be able to hunt with your grandfathers bow. You'll get it done!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

1961 k mag 😁

[@Dark30Outdoors]

Exciting hunt for sure!! 👍👍

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@nicktant1756]

Beautiful bow setup!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. I love it

[@TruthAboutHeaven]

Your video is pretty much REALITY for most bow hunters. It's TOUGH to pull it all off and score.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yessir

[@timsherman8701]

Excellent hunt. Tantalizing

[@zackhines2569]

Man awesome video just love enjoying God's creation ... God bless you

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. I enjoy His creation as well!

[@jerrycox2058]

the cool thing about most of the old bows like your Bear, if they have been halfway taken care of, they are still good or even great bows. my old Kodiak Hunter is one sweet shooting bow, it was made in the 60s and still an awesome bow. can't say that about many compounds, they are usually shot after 4 or 5 years, cables or wheels. I do like to brush in around my knees at least when in a tree to give me some sort of brushy look and to hide some of my movement. Always some behind me to break up my silhouette because they will see you otherwise. I cut brush to hang plus use old christmas tree limbs because they have wire and they stay green. keep it up

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That is cool. Good advice. Yes we need to do something about that stand, thinking about building a box blind you could shoot longbow out of

[@jerrycox2058]

@@CrouseOutdoors you don't have to build a box blind for the tree, just add cover that you can leave. the deer get used to seeing it there and it allows you more movement. you can add with knowledge of shooting a trad bow which needs a little more elbow room. I have used brown trot line to tie from limb to limb in order to hang limbs or branches from and just leave them. you can always walk out into the field or whatever to look back and see what they see in the tree. use natural add ons to your advantage. when done right, deer and people will walk by you and never notice you unless they too bowhunt and check trees for stand set ups.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Oh I am aware we could brush it in. I just want to make a blind

[@AndrewPorter10]

I've never heard a deer do an actual snort wheeze or whatever its called. Great footage.

[@jimpowers2047]

the 'snort wheeze' at around 6:50 is awesome!.....I'm assuming it was the big buck passing your tree!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I think so but I'm not sure. There were 4 bucks inside 10 yards!

[@jimpowers2047]

@@CrouseOutdoors I believe it was him telling the two that were sparring that dad was coming to break up the fight 😊 I have a 50# Bear Kodiak Magnum and killed my first deer with it in 1974....good luck!!! 👍

[@j.r.w6623]

Great vid man , fun hunt!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you

[@peterjuulsgaard]

Great filming man!!

[@geteven3107]

dude....dont you change a thing! great content

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. Planning on it 👍

[@danshootsslingshots1261]

Great Video

[@dalevodden1359]

Well that's hunting you see him and if they're not in range with a bow all you can do is watch better luck next time and good hunting and God bless

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. Maybe this year!

[@MichiganderOutdoors]

Those were some nice bucks!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@jackgriffith9229]

Hey Hey Hey!! Who ever said that self recording a traditional archery 🏹 hunt was going to be EASY?🏹🦌😳🏹🦌😳🏹🦌😳🏹🦌😳?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣 no one did

[@j.r.outdoors247]

Great video. You had some great action all around you. (I'm a fellow Michigan Hunter- but hunt public) I never see action like that. I love the second angle camera. What cameras are you running?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Sony nx-80 for the main camera. Sony zv1 for the 2nd one

[@daves9379]

You got some really great footage. I think I'd pick a different tree I would get back in the tree line if possible to help hide your silhouette better. You need to cover your face and hopefully you're practicing really good scent control because. A mature animal will smell you that close up every time unless the wind is in your favor 100% great video keep up the good work. it would be totally awesome to see you get a mature buck with a recurve!!!!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. I agree. The stand needs to be moved or improved. And I don't practice any scent control

[@darrylsmijan9123]

Nice hunt 👍

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Michigan Rocks

[@subterfusion4005]

Thats so hard to do. In fact i was never successful with my old Kmag. Great memories though. Respect.

[@jasonjarvis2853]

Great hunt!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks Jason! Any luck down your way this year for you or the kids?

[@jasonjarvis2853]

@@CrouseOutdoors opener today. Probably be couple weeks before kids get to go.

[@christophergainey9395]

Great video man

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@christophergainey9395]

You welcome

[@jamesgreszczuk1670]

Wow that's really spectacularly strange that 3 descent size bucks was in front of you man,I would say that if it was rifle season & I saw 3 bucks like that in Michigan I would have shot the 2 bigger racks & let the spike alone, I'm sure it was rifle season you would have had a chance to shot the bigger buck as well good luck

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks

[@cen_caloutdoormans5378]

How do you like the legacy arrows? Thinking of setting some for my red stag recurve

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I like them a lot. Seem like a great arrow for the price

[@wadelove5038]

Little late, but cool video. Noticed while you were pulling your bow back, you have a high anchor point ( very close to eye). Three under as well, do you gap shoot?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@byronnelson2549]

What a bow to be passed on. I can see that it so special to you. What's the # on the bow and type of broadhead. Good Luck !!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

The bow is 52" and 48#. I am using 250 grain single bevel cutthroat heads 👍

[@charliefoster5862]

Cool!

[@Crayz919]

Great footage ! I can respect the efforts u ut into filming the hunt ... it's a challenge in itself to film , much less be successful filming and harvesting a deer 🦌 ! Good stuff ... maybe you can prioritize your hunt by focusing on the harvest and getting the harvest on film you second priority & then you can have decent footage of the hunt and actually have footage of a successful harvest & recovery ! I want to film my hunts and i have tried with just my i phone & have been picked off and busted everytime !

[@kentwilliams3326]

A 200 grain Grizzly Broadhead! 👍

[@npinizzotto]

Nice hunt. Sometimes you have too many deer around. What are you using for action cameras? The footage of the deer walking behind you was great.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That shot was off my Sony zv1. Not an action camera, but works great for a 2nd angle in the woods

[@curtguru]

@ 1:45...get that rust off those broadheads, if they're rusty, they aren't as sharp as they should be.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I wondered if anyone worked notice that! You've got a good eye. I sharpened them and put some wd-40 on them to hopefully help prevent the issue in the future 👍

[@greenacrebirds]

Close call good luck hunting man

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Get him next time

[@vaneimagination842]

Good hunt

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thank you. For sure an exciting night

[@marillahills91]

Great video man!! Really should atleast wrap some camo burlap around them trees atleast up to your waste I have a tree similar to that one that's what I did.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Great idea. My wifes families stands. Maybe I can talk them into it

[@marillahills91]

@@CrouseOutdoors no problem man!! Good luck this fall

[@ale15]

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[@mindlesswanderingoutdoors9286]

Good video man. Too bad ya could not get turned around to set up on one. Good luck next time.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Thanks man. Hopefully put down one soon!

[@thegamechanger7157]

This good video. Can you triangulate 3 cameras. It would be interesting to know the behavior of the deer. This is good..

[@steverickert212]

great video! What county in Michigan?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Montcalm

[@mikebaker1044]

Hold on to that good one

[@christophergainey9395]

Now there's a familiar face

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Me or the buck?

[@Michael-um7uu]

Awesome video, I was given my Grandfathers 1967 Kodiak Hunter and my goal is to kill a deer with it some day! Loved the video!

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome! Good luck

[@willhansen1307]

What bow are you using in this video?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

1961 bear kodiak magnum

[@alexheliker4673]

Bought a pack of cutthroats to hunt with this season haven’t shot a deer yet but so far love the head

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Same boat

[@webb-cast1030]

It would be a good idea to edit out from :39 to :45. The Michigan DNR frowns upon uncased bows in vehicles. They have at least one officer that primarily checks social media for fish and game violations. That bow needs to be un-strung or cased to be transported legally.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

You are the 2nd person to mention that. Never even crossed my mind because it is a recurve. But I'm sure you guys are right

[@sergiohenrique9694]

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.

[@camhamilton9270]

My brother used to play basketball with him

[@danwilliams4189]

Maybe a full moon face in a tree ? 🤪

[@CrouseOutdoors]

?

[@danwilliams4189]

No covering/ camo on your face . 🤪

[@bits9760]

Probably the clearest snort wheeze I've ever heard on camera, oh yeah unstring ur bow in the car. Or don't show it on camera!!!!! Good luck

[@CrouseOutdoors]

That's a good point!

[@camhamilton9270]

Well against him

[@sidneicampos2926]

Aonde posso encontrar um arco de flecha semelhante a este?pois tenho interesse em adquirir.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@caipiranatonaaguaenomato]

Hello new friend

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Hi there

[@spartanomiraaberta2604]

E like 👍 Brasil inscriber Brasil

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@cdp50359]

Wear a safety harness of some kind. Accidents happen every day

[@paulpower2680]

I believe he is standing on the ground in the centre of a multi trunk tree.

[@paulpower2680]

looked at it again. You are right. Should use harness.

[@guillermocarbini6321]

Could you tell me the model of camera?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Sony nx80

[@jigginjohnson2893]

Those deer were nervous because you didn’t have a safety harness on. Can’t blame them….

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Haha you are probably right 😉. I don't wear them when I hunt our big platform stands.

[@paulpower2680]

is he not standing on the ground in the centre of the spreading tree trunks?

[@iceblueeyes9455]

Always take a practise shot

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Always do

[@ronmacdougall9612]

So close,next time

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Hope so. Keeping my fingers crossed

[@geoffreyorchiller3322]

Easton legacy what spine please

[@brotherglend4942]

What is the bow #?

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Serial # 5

[@Dutch.1722]

Try painting your face or net up. I have killed deer bear faced masked and painted. I get busted less with mask or paint.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I have been for some hunts

[@Dutch.1722]

@@CrouseOutdoors Busted this am. Wearing a mask and still got busted. Was about to draw on a dusky doe and was busted by another. I was 12 feet up.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Bummer! Those big does are the worst

[@Dutch.1722]

@@CrouseOutdoors And just as much of a trophy to me as big buck. Took one 3 years ago. Face was horse like. Big deer and excellent meat.

[@calvinhoward2407]

You need to learn how to grunt call, makes a big difference

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I know how to grunt....

[@calvinhoward2407]

@@CrouseOutdoors did you

[@CrouseOutdoors]

No he was at 5 yards. Why would I grunt?

[@calvinhoward2407]

@@CrouseOutdoors you didn't shoot

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I couldn't get the camera turned was the issue. I easily could have drawn my bow and shot

[@Kurtdog63]

Almost impossible to get a shot when so many eyeballs are looking around.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yup

[@timothyfondakowski1573]

You stand out in the tree. Face paint or something

[@jack6136]

You might want to consider just how WHITE your face is and how reflective it actually is and reconsider your choices as to face camouflage. If I can see you the Deer 🦌 definitely can see you! Why do you think that the Deer stay so far away most of the time? Just a thought. Great post! Enjoy!

[@jeremymueller2848]

Looks like it would be better to sit in a tree on the edge of the woods . Lot more cover .

[@edwardlabelle6545]

I don't see a safety harness🤔

[@paulpower2680]

think he is on the ground.

[@paulpower2680]

Looked at it again. Yes. should use the harness.

[@bartmueller1730]

Why wouldn't you wear a mask or face paint? An why are you in your vehicle with your hunting clothes on? Very cool filming an story otherwise though. Especially the bow being handed down very cool.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I should have worn a mask or face paint, agreed. I used to have all scentlok gear and keep it in a tote till I got to the woods, sprayed down, used the soaps, the whole 9 yards. Still had deer winding me. Whole thing is a gimmick to sell more crap imo.

[@bartmueller1730]

I use dead down wind wash my clothes even if I get them slightly sweaty I wash them again an use fresh earth wafers. An never ever wear my clothes in my vehicle I change everytime. I dont get winded much at all.. heck I even have deer down wind relaxed a lot of times. I switched to a breakup camo instead of mimicry camo which helps a lot too.

[@bartmueller1730]

@@CrouseOutdoors if you are still getting winded there's something wrong. some of those products yes but not all are gimmicks. Hunting with the wind an being absolutely anal about scent control an contamination goes in bounds for success in my personal experiences.

[@lachhebfadil1112]

You musst hide your face.

[@CrouseOutdoors]

I MUUUST??!

[@haroldconner2645]

No need for the music, in my opinion

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Yeah I go back and forth on weather to include it or not

[@michaelroberts5644]

Are you wearing makeup

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Uhhh. That would be a negative Houston

[@michaelroberts5644]

My bad.

[@randymiller5008]

THEY COULD SMELL YOUR BREATH , seriously 😐

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Probably. Had 4 bucks inside 10 yards at one point in time

[@randymiller5008]

@@CrouseOutdoors I've been Bow Hunting for 51 years now. Trust me. I've made every mistake there is. But with that being said. I haven't failed or made any mistakes in 16 years now. Because , I do my homework and never take any short cuts. Too much work for the reward. Lol

[@mikeweidert634]

You were busted by the younger buck because your face and neck stood out like a sore thumb. It always amazes me that some hunters will buy the best camo available for their body and equipment, just to stop short of obscuring the parts (face and hands) of their body that move the most. Duh!