Michigan Deer Camp - Michigan Rifle Deer Hunting

This is our 2014 Michigan Deer Camp. If you know anything about the traditions of the Michigan Rifle Deer Season you know Deer Camp. If you do not participate in a Michigan Deer Camp we strongly suggest you do. Michigan Deer hunting is rich in traditions that include family, friends and of course, Whitetail Hunting!

[@michaelgregory1013]

I never get tired of your videos… thanks from a long time Michigan hunter that’s absent from the area.. thank you!!

[@Mark-zz9rt]

Way better than any video on the outdoor or Sportsmens channel

[@robertmoore470]

Got me to tears my young deer brathas I have a GP medium army tent 20 years dear camp. Missed 2019 due to health reasons. My son was successful but I missed it. Looking forward to 2020 baby.!!! Thanks

[@BikesNBows]

I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for making this video. I know how your brother feels about getting home from the service and being able to hunt with family and friends it is truly a surreal feeling. I am in the Air Force as well I shipped out in 2011 for BMT my recruiter called me up and told me he had a date for me to head to San Antonio. I asked him what day. Knowing me he said I was not going to like it. So I asked and he said to me" you ship out Nov 15th". Sense I have been in I have always saved my leave for hunting season and do what I can to make it home each Nov. Last season I was stationed in Korea and my mid tour set me up to go home and have the opportunity to hunt with my loved ones. It was the most memorable year I have ever had in the woods. I was able to harvest a big Michigan 8 point on Nov 3rd with my bow and a small doe on the 15th of Nov. My 4 year mark in the USAF. The best part of the month was not the fact that i harvested two deer one being the biggest buck I have ever had the opportunity of harvesting. That was just a bonus. The best part was that my dad and I were able to hunt together and share the tradition of hunting like we use to when I was growing up. I have viewed this video several times more time than not when I start missing home and I just wanted to let you know that the video means a lot to me. It brings back the memories of home and the time I have spent around the bonfire anticipating what the morning might bring. Most of all it brings back the memories of my loved ones by my side sharing in the ever so important tradition of hunting. Thank you again.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thank you very much for your service and the kinds words!

[@rogerbeckner6419]

You are correct, .....this is deer camp. Like many generations before us. But still the same. We value the time and effort put in before season and the time and effort put in just before the season starts. The supplies laid-up for the hunting season, the wood split and stacked for our warmth. The area cleared for our vehicles to get into camp. All the little things. Unless you have been invited into a Northern Michigan Deer camp, you have no idea what it takes to live and survive in the Northern Woods. Four decades of being a Troll and hunting with my friends have not decreased my enjoyment of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They have taught me to survive if I get lost and can't find my way home at the time. They have taught me to drag my deer in the most easily pulled way back to my car. They have shown me the best areas for Grouse and Woodcock ..........and I never asked. 1:25....Dang,......these guys look like the usual lopers with all of their machines and all of the tracking skills that city folk have. Stop watching here.

[@ventureout194]

One of the best deer hunting videos I've seen in a long time.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Venture Out Thanks we appreciate it!

[@joshuaerwin4338]

Being from Michigan myself, and avid hunter this is one of the best hunting videos I have seen in a long time. State land deer that you guys scouted and EARNED! None of the fenced deer BS. Great vid guys, you really captured the awesomeness of deer camp and Michigan hunting.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Joshua Erwin Thank you for the kind words and we are glad you enjoyed it. You may like our most recent Deer Camp episode as well. Happy hunting and stay Wild!

[@joshuaerwin4338]

I just added all your guys' stuff I could find to my saved videos folder! :)

[@anthonyswierkosz6900]

This video literally gives me goosebumps. You've truly captured what deer camp is all about and hunting is just a small part of it. I've had countless memories with friends and family at deer camp. Some of these people aren't with us anymore and its these kinds of memories that i will cherish and hang onto forever.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Anthony Swierkosz Thank you for the kind words! We are coming up on another season and hope to capture Deer Camp even better this year. Stay Wild!

[@DIYSportsman]

Awesome video guys! Sometimes I lose out on how much fun deer camp can be with all the solo hunting.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thanks for sharing our video man!

[@blmmdi2011]

guys thanks for this piece. It gave me goosebumps preparing for 2015's camp. I hunt in the UP and all that snow and cold was crazy! I sent this to my brother and I's wives just to give them an understanding of what growing up in Michigan at deer camp was all about.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I love seeing and hearing about other peoples deer camps. The different things it means to different people. Thanks for sharing. KPO

[@anthonyperotti151]

The VERY best intro to a hunting program. Watch it even in April when preparing things for the fall.

[@gmaster45612374]

Great video! Nice to see some fellow Michiganders on KZbin. This video truly captures what the hunt is all about. Sitting around the fire, shooting the shit and talking about tomorrow mornings hunt with friends and family, enjoying each others kills and enjoying the outdoors. Opening morning isn't something that I have missed in years.

[@the-mountainlife]

Arron, what a buck bro!!! Thats a nice deer for anywhere, especially MI, good work!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

UT MountainLife Thanks man!

[@thelongranger9238]

Let me congratulate you on an excellent job of documenting Michigan Deer Camp. Out here in Idaho in th Palouse where I hunt is wide open space with average shots being taken is @ 450-650 yards. With this dynamic there aren't any Deer cam,ps that I have ever seen. But I admire this tradition where you live & hunt. That looks like a great deal of fun gathering together to celebrate our sport with other Michigonians. Thank you for taking the time to capture, edit and share hjere on KZbin. Best wishes for 2015 guys! Like you say... STAY WILD! God Bless!

[@caseyjacobson6568]

My wife is from Michigan, I never got it until recently. Your state is beautiful and the people are guanine. I find my self looking for excuses to travel there from Virginia. Halls passion for the outdoors and these animals is evident and I envy you. Continue to live with your wide eyed heart.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Casey Jacobson Thank you for your kind words. Michigan sure is a beautiful place with lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you for your service Nick!

[@djustice5252]

One of the better KZbin videos I've seen, looks like a bunch of great guys that know how to hunt.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+djustice5252 Thanks for the kind words!

[@SMSCHA]

Great video! Deer camp is our favorite time of year, the place and the faces have changed over the years but the comradery and heritage is always there. We usually don't shoot many deer but we always have some great stories to pass on to the next generation.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thank for the comment! Good luck this season!

[@campbenny]

Wow! Nice job guys! Glad your efforts paid off on public land . Congrats!

[@andydriever3446]

I have never been this excited watching a KZbin video

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Andy Driever Thank you! Our videos are meant to entertain and inspire. If we're successful at that than we've accomplished our goal!

[@waterwalker1001]

Great video guys! That's what it's all about! Thanks for representing us Michigan hunters in a respectable way without all the overly hyped up fist pumping and orgasm noises. Also I appreciate not having to hear how you wouldn't have bagged your bucks without the use of an 8" Michelle Waddell bone throbber grunt tube. Btw- my camp is a little northwest from your camp and we are loving the APR's. Can't wait for this season's camp vid. I'm subbed.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

waterwalker1001 Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words! We love doing what we do and positive words like yours only makes us more inspired to bring real hunting videos to our fellow hunters. Best of luck to you and your camp this season. Let us know how you do. Stay Wild!

[@matad311]

Awesome video guys! Proud to be a Michigan hunter and the only way I want it to be! This is getting me so pumped for the 2015 season!!! Good luck at Deer Camp the Michigan holiday

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Matt Bohr Thanks Matt! Best of luck to you as well!

[@natemillachillaa7694]

This video got me so pumped for firearm opener in a couple weeks!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+NateMillaChilla a Glad you liked it! That was our intention. Good Luck this year!

[@DTrainDozer40]

Wow, good stuff yall. Proud to be part of a long time running family tradition. No better time of year in Michigan!!!!! Stay safe stay Warm and Godspeed.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+DTrainDozer40 Thank you for your comment we are glad you enjoyed it. It is a very good time to be here in Northern Michigan. We love our deer camp and the traditions behind it. Stay Wild!

[@williamkolis1567]

I love your deer camp videos!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

William Kolis Thank you! We love sharing our story.

[@MarcBujold]

Amazing video guys! This is exactly what hunting is all about and it's one of the best hunting video's I've ever watched!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Marc Bujold Thanks that's what we are going for!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Awesome hunt guys,as a life time wolverine fan congrats! Thank you Nick for your service!!!

[@lifechoices5450]

I love your videos! every year I go through the same routine not far from you guys. it's awesome I deal with the same weather mostly same type of land but I go in oaks more than swamps. I've been doing it with my brothers and dad for over 14 years. I've taken down some decent bucks myself! way to represent the true hunter! thanks!!!

[@buggymak]

well i've been watching this video 3 times... never tired of watching it.... thumbs up all the way !!!!!!

[@alvinsitkiewicz6422]

Thanks Dan!

[@arrowheadangler]

Those snowy hunts are fun.. especially for Tracking!

[@alexmoreaux645]

Great video guys! Nice bucks all around and Nick thank you for your service. Glad you knocked one down first year back to camp

[@mag-nm7tw]

Great video. I love the reaction your brother had after he shot that big buck around 32:37. Its hard to explain to certain people how that feels. Only an avid deer hunter knows that feeling. It’s something you carry with you for the rest of your life.

[@scottcushard7467]

cant wait for the 2015 deer camp

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Getting to be that time of year! Good luck!

[@wrxified]

Incredible video guys. Really touched me. Made me think about the great friends and family I've shared moments like this with at our camp.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+wrxified Thanks we put a lot of work into our videos. We are glad that you felt something when you watched this. We strive to do that in every video we produce. We appreciate your support and will continue making videos just like this. Thank you for watching!Stay Wild!

[@alvinsitkiewicz6422]

That's what it's all about brotha, thank you!

[@redryder6523]

You just became my favorite KZbin channell. Have only watched 2 videos but you guys share a love for rifle season that is rare. Seems every one today is into bow hunting. It's awesome to see some guys that still have that old time genuine love for opening day of rifle season. I'm 52 years old and still cant sleep the night before opening day. My brother and I are hardcore rifle hunters. We hike in for miles on National Forest here in West Virginia to find the old wise bucks which isnt easy in these steep, rugged mountains . In 2015 We hiked an hour and fourty five minutes but it payed off as about eight thirty opening day I slammed a 10 point that scored 138-5/8. Keep the videos coming and dont ever lose that spark you and your brother have.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Red Ryder65 , we are so glad you guys enjoy our footage. It is so rewarding to hear from you and your stories. Congratulations on your buck. I myself Arron used to work in West Virginia between Clarksburg down to Parkersburg and I can vouch for you. That is some crazy country down in them hills lol. There's no doubt in my mind you guys work your butts off. Stay at it! Thank you for your support and good luck this season! Keep the traditions alive just as you are. I can't say it enough thank you!

[@redryder6523]

I was in Clarksburg today, had to take my ATV in for service. I live an hour south of Clarksburg.

[@evanswift457]

Watched this many many times. Also love the voice cracks

[@northlanddude7526]

i live in alpena, mi.as soon as i saw that u guy's use military tent's. i subscribed, that brings back so many memories! we had a 16'×32' tent for 4 guy's.

[@murdered1415]

Good job guy's, great video and an awesome hunt, I hunt mid-Menominne county and those are truly good bucks for the UP, love how you guy's are down to earth and keep the hype down, true sportsmen.

[@user-maxim_79]

Sawmp bucks are big for a reason. Not many hunters hunt the thickest wettest swamps.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Theodore You got that right!

[@northerntimberoutdoors9319]

Great video, I'd rather watch stuff like this vs the actual hunting tv shows. A lot like hunting season in northern WI.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Wildland North That is our plan, glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephengodo8249]

Awesome job guys...real hunting...beautiful deer...and you guys are all very respectful of your quarry. Nice to see young guys like you that understand the true meaning of hunting.

[@KJCPAMi]

Great video. What beautiful weather for the opener. Couldn't ask for anything better.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+KJCPAMi It was pretty awesome!

[@northlanddude7526]

our 1st. tent was a world war 1 tent 16x16 with 3 guys. that was a very memorable hunt.when we had been there approximately 2 nights we had a really bad windy snow storm,one minute we were playing cards, nice and warm! and the next minute the tent was gone! !!!! WTF the stove was still going but we were covered in blowing snow! !!!! what a trip. needless to say we still all got venison that year, invested in a newer tent and still have photographs of that wild time!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Chad Scholten That is awesome! I love the smell of a wood burning stove in a canvas tent. We’ve did away with out tent. It was getting run down. We had it for 7 years. But I would love to get another one.

[@northlanddude7526]

Michigan Gone Wild whaaaat? there is nothing like a military tent! u need to buy another one! u could even ask viewers to pitch in lol.there is nothing like waking up to a few bullet holes in the tent giving a fine lazer light show from the sun! if i had my old friends we probability would still have a tent. now day's i have to go to lake city,mi. to hunt opening day week with family. we stay in a 3/4 of a million dollar house with a bathroom for each of the 12 bedrooms, warm rooms and cooked breakfast every morning. just to be with family! Everyone has big bucks but me, im on disability. every time i hunt there i try to stay out all day, making a few sandwiches, coffee or coco and a few 1oz.shots of snapps and they always ask me why? cause i can't stand the luxury! Deer camp is not supposed to be that way! the song they play on Michigan out of doors for deer season! our tent cosited of 4 cots a foot locker between each ,no floor just a rubber mat in front of each bed, with bales of straw behind us for warmth, then a wood stove with 4 recliners around it (we had to find our chairs in the trash) then it was the kitchen, a full sized picnic table for eating, playing cards ...ect. then the actual kitchen: found shelves and tables from trash and an old 4 burner apartment natural gas stove with oven (we swapped over to propane we didn't no that we had to change the orphis from nat gas to propane the stove worked great the way it was. then came the food: we took off all the labels so we always had a suprise meal. i could go on and on about the crazy things that happened at deer camp back in the 80's but i do not want to over write myself. i long for them day's so much, and i wish i could find friends that were still interested in that. few and far between, a faithful subscriber from now on. Please bring back a tent to help keep michigan memories alive!

[@ourlifeinparadise515]

Day light in the swamp....wow took me way back.my dad woke me up every morning for years.he would throw my bedroom door open and half yell wake up boy"""day light in the swamp.of course i was like oh well.lol great video

[@jodyseely8299]

Love that reaction. That's what's it's all about.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

JODY SEELY Thank you!

[@MerrymanOutdoors]

Wow great job guys!

[@garyknepper4546]

I love hunting public land here in Virginia which is National Forest. It’s big woods hunting. I hike in 1 mile and you hear no trains, cars, cows or dogs. And plenty of big bucks around. Long drag out but worth it.

[@garrettbarringer9984]

I loved that. Hope one day my dad and I can get out and do it

[@max-editswelcometomyheroac8463]

Great video four years away from camp and on day four he gets a four pointer.

[@bobstahl439]

Great camp. Keep it going.

[@tomwogan9802]

Great Video. Gotta love Deer Camp. I'm impressed with the deer you took on public ground. Walking a mile in is the best way to hunt public ground. It's work, but it gets you away from the congestion. Our deer are bigger down here in Ohio, but I'd give anything to have that kind of snow on opening day. Plus it's not about the size of the rack, it's about the experience - hunting with friends and family. Special Thanks to Nick for his service. Glad he got a buck on his first year back!

[@alexamacedonia3745]

Het guys, great video, very nice work. Good to see y'all doing camp together. You got some nice deer, great ground. Keep it up.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

alexa macedonia thanks! Glad you liked the video. This is a video we hope to bring to our followers year after year!

[@alexanderhorst2095]

Great video guys!

[@DAntonioOutdoors]

Awesome video keep up the great work !

[@joerod6106]

Great story!!!

[@joshkiel4940]

I got a nice buck opening day of gun just waiting on the shoulder mount to be done

[@49erdigging]

great hunt guys i am 36 my grandfather was a hunter safety instructor for 30 years i started helping him in class at age 9 and the 1 thing he always stressed was to never carry a deer out on you shoulders!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys have kids watching this im sure?????? we like watching the videos but you wont be around long if you continue to do that its why we wear orange!! please be safe!!!!!!! HAPPY HUNTING AND GOOD LUCK!

[@goindownhill1116]

Well filmed. Keep up the good work..

[@ronniestrickland8836]

Great message I loved it

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Ronnie Strickland Thanks Ronnie!

[@thomaswilson5029]

I remember going up their opening day last year. Even though the only one who shot a deer (scraggle horn) was my cousin, it was still a lot of fun. My uncle and I were being buried in snow the first morning and we were cooold. Great video btw

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thomas Wilson Yes there was a lot of snow that day, and brutally cold winds didn't help any. Were you hunting in the Pigeon River Forest? Glad you enjoyed our video there are plenty more to come so make sure to subscribe. Thanks and Stay Wild!

[@thomaswilson5029]

Michigan Gone Wild​ No, I was hunting in Roscommon State Forest which is south of Pigeon River, on Houghton Lake. I'm guessing conditions were worse where you hunted, but it was bad everywhere.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Oh ok ya, that is about an hour or so south of us. Conditions were pretty treacherous no matter where you were in Northern Michigan Last Deer Season. Cold, Windy, and tons of snow.

[@thomaswilson5029]

Michigan Gone Wild ain't that the truth

[@jjmckay6man1]

Awesome video Guys! Keweenaw U.P. Deer hunter here! Stay Wild guys and I look forward to your 2015 video.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+jjmckay6man1 Thanks! Good Luck to you this year!

[@jjmckay6man1]

+Michigan Gone Wild I wish you guys Good success to!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+jjmckay6man1 Thank you very much!

[@stefanc2242]

Nice Job guys!

[@garrettbarringer9984]

What what a great video

[@antleroutdoors8504]

First video I ever watched on your channel and it is fucking awesome and really well shot. For sure going to click the subscribe!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

AntlerOutdoors Hey thanks a lot! It's probably our best one yet but they are getting a lot better. Deer hunting is something we are very passionate about. Glad to have you on board! Stay Wild!

[@bryanjones2102]

clean shot!

[@deangiachello9854]

Thats a great video, congrats.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thank you!

[@iceman81179]

I feel like I'm too old for it. Like it passed me by. I'm 41 and wouldn't know where to begin.

[@ayatmohammadhasan4307]

Good video thanks 🙏🌷

[@MITimberwookie]

Great hunts!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

MI Timberwookie Thanks!

[@joshmitchell8762]

Just wondering what kind of rifle and treestand you use and what a great video, love Michigan on the open day!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Arron uses a 325 WSM and Alvin uses a 270 WIN

[@bhoran1152]

Got my first deer in Gladwin County in 1972

[@williamchristy3063]

Great video! That's why I love last season hunting in the snow for deer and elk, ... you just follow the tracks. When anti-hunters ask me why I hunt, I give them the only answer they can wrap their simple minds around, "I like eating deer and elk meat, and I can't buy deer and elk meat in the store."

[@nickscolaro7781]

good edit

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Nick Scolaro Thank You!

[@masondykowski6564]

Nice video. on opening day here in Texas I killed a ten point , then five minutes later my brother killed a eight point. I guess it's the same scenario here !

[@SouthernOutfitter]

I'm from north,Al but would love to do this!!

[@nativebacon2903]

Nice buck

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+EB Clone Customs Thank you!

[@MrPaulluma]

Wow, public land N Michigan....that is a giant for up their on public!!!

[@milonmccleskey4966]

Good buck

[@craigbenz4835]

No brow pegs on the 21:08 buck. I ran into that a lot near Rock.

[@pigsrock75]

Little behind just saw the video!!! And private land owners say there's no big bucks on public land!!!! I call bullshit and I got trail photos to prove it. Congrats

[@1copperking]

Older vid I know but thanks for the real deal. I am tired of these idiotic apr guys trying to shove their crap down our throats. Thanks again and good luck in northern Michigan in 2018!

[@anselfrost6910]

where is this in Michigan? great video!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Northern Lower peninsula

[@jeffebanks8601]

Where yall at, do you even still have a channel any longer, haven't seen anything from you cats in at least 2 years, what happened to you and this channel I miss you guys, It sucks not seeing your content, hope all is well, God bless you guys, miss all of ya, stay safe

[@MichiganGoneWild]

All is well. Some things have changed and I needed a break. Looking forward to getting videos back out. Thanks!

[@Donyboi65]

Can u tell me the name of the intro song sang by jordan kettlewell

[@MichiganGoneWild]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWqmc6mJZdl2m8k

[@lovetogolf4184]

Nice Buck! Where in MI?

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Thanks +Steven Dusza. That buck was shot in Cheboygan County

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Steven Dusza In the Pigeon River state forest near Onaway

[@MIFish96]

Where is this in Michigan and is it public or private land

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+H&F Michigan Northern Lower peninsula public land Pigeon River Forest.

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+H&F Michigan It is all Public land near Onaway MI.

[@staceyroberts9177]

Wool boys, good old God made wool. Nothing else will insulate you better, even when it is wet. It is a little heavier but worth the price.

[@abdulka4206]

Was this public land

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Yes 100% pure northern Michigan Public Land!

[@abdulka4206]

so you can basically just scout out your own area and your set to go?! what about nosy people who want to take your space

[@MichiganGoneWild]

That's why we hunt so far back in or cross water and swamps to get to our hunting locations.

[@taylor8328]

4:55 it sounds like you said something else...

[@brotherricksafety]

Almost as good as Louisiana

[@stacymaresh4900]

What is the song in the intro?

[@MichiganGoneWild]

+Stacy Maresh It is our theme song written and sang by Jordan Kettlewell.

[@psnglck20]

Where was this?

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Northern lower peninsula!

[@psnglck20]

+Michigan Gone Wild near Mackinac city or the west side?

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Pigeon River Forest near Wolverine

[@JamesKlukas-lu7xd]

A good wolf whistle is a way better stopper than that "quacking "..try it and you will be convinced.

[@vpsaline]

muzzle discipline lacking at 7:55. You just pointed a loaded rifle into your friends face!

[@MichiganGoneWild]

vpsaline Thank God we have people like you out there Pointing this stuff out.