Bowhunting Mule Deer | When Unthinkable Happens!

[@aaronvanwoerkom6401]

That arrow in slow motion is unreal!!

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

Talk about earning it. Definitely one of those hunts where having that added support and help makes a HUGE difference and impact on your drive and motivation. We’ll earned congrats!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!

[@whitewips1]

Hell of a shot !

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you, Sir! 🔥

[@danielbishop2037]

Unreal shot, bro! I’ve been looking forward to watching this one. I remember during the archery hunt I was chasing my buck and watching your stories and stuff, motivated me big time, way to go Eric 👊

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Dan! I appreciate it, man! Your buck is a tank BTW!

[@HuntinHorns]

hell yes Erik thread the needle one hell of a shot congrats great buck and video

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Kurt!!!

[@aaronVarchery]

The definition of “SEND IT”. You got balls of steel to shoot that arrow into the brush! I’m glad it worked out and you recovered him, you earned it for sure! 🤙🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevejohnston1272]

17:11 catch a shower, man-your attracting flies!!🤣 Just kidding, Erik-great buck. Thanks as always for taking us along....

[@MuleyFreak]

LOL. Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@johnbailey6022]

Pretty awesome hunt and shot!! Congrats. Good job sticking with it!!!👍👊

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, John.

[@huntthetop]

Way to persevere and find a way. Crazy you hunted the same buck for a week. Earned that opportunity no question. The final stalk footage was epic. Loved watching the arrows in flight slo-mo. Threaded the needle!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, man! Shot and camera capture was epic!

[@wild1595]

To bad he's being charged with a felony from this hunt. Serves him right!

[@christinaw2736]

@@wild1595 That is a terrible thing to say. He was found innocent and had all charges dropped.

[@pcanderson2384]

Great job guys! The quality of the video was incredible. Great to see how all the footage came together.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Paul! Filmed turned out nice! Thanks again for everything! 🙏

[@michaeltubbs2493]

Wow what an amazing shot Great job Congrats thanks for sharing!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@brads8567]

Epic hunt and shot! Dang at first I thought it was a neck shot until I watched the replays. Nice buck

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching as always, Brad!

[@boonebrown]

Stellar!!! Great buck man congrats!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!!

[@michaelforce5442]

Awesome way to put in the work!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, buddy!!!

[@elliotyork4798]

Congrats dude. Nice buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx for watching!!!

[@sterlingwilkey2124]

Now that was a cool shot, congratulations on a awesome buck

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks!

[@starvinghunters1516]

Love to see it!!! Gets me pumped and ready for the next archery season! Keep up the awesome content!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, buddy! It’ll be here quick!

[@tylerokamura3342]

The footage of that shot was unreal! Way to put in the work dudes!!

[@MuleyFreak]

💪 💪

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks, brother.

[@azamyahmad]

Absolutely beautifully filming captured.. lovely content vloggs footage shooting hunter.. take it easy and you guys rock it all.. gorgeous editing filming sharp and clear, well done and I really appreciate your Amazing video channel.. million thanks for sharing.. TQSM from Mtl Cdn..

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx!

[@kentmillett1871]

Amazing stalking, congratulations nice buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Kent!!

[@kentmillett1871]

Keep up the hard work! We appreciate it.

[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

Good work getting it done.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!!!

[@Canadianlad88]

What an epic shot.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks!

[@tadpowell833]

This has to be one of the most incredible archery shots/kills ever. The process that it took to get to that shot and for it to work out is impressive. I don't think the average hunter understands what it took to get there. Congrats.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Tad! Erik threaded the needle on this one!

[@gphiliph2793]

@32:18 what pack pocket is that? The OD green w the muley freak tag?

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Protype coming soon.

[@gphiliph2793]

@@erikvanwoerkom1896 Crazy timing, was contemplating buying a kifaru sherman last night and then caught a glimpse of this today. any time frame?

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

@@gphiliph2793 that is crazy! I'm thinking we are 45-60 days out on ours, but it's going to be multi purpose, multi functional. Can't wait to show the world what we created with it!

[@MuleyFreak]

It’ll be ready in the next 3-6 weeks.

[@jasonjohn1978]

You must of had a lucky horse shoe stuck up your @$$ when you took that shot😂 I’d go buy some lottery tickets if I were you. Congratulations on a nice buck 🎉

[@MuleyFreak]

haha thanks for watching Jason, definitely should have bought some lotto tickets!

[@davidsorensen9753]

Awesome stalk and shot! Nice job💯 Where can one find the little pack you are wearing during your stalk??

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, David! This will be available in 3-4 weeks!

[@davidsorensen9753]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@davidsorensen9753]

One other question, what brand is the thin hoodie you’re wearing in this video (and others)??

[@smplatek]

Wow. There was awesome

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!!

[@maxdeangelis5019]

Hell yeah man!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx for watching!!!

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Risky last minute shot that was so damn money and looked so damn awesome 👌 congratulations mate

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglasgreaves1137]

Epic shot bro..! Dream result

[@MuleyFreak]

Yessir! Thanks for watching!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching!

[@backrhodesoutdoors9917]

The footage on that final stalk is absolutely awesome! Kill shot was epic! Congrats Erik!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you! Hope you’re well, buddy!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching!

[@Buckkillamilla]

Awesome! 👏🏼

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@markhamilton4762]

Talk about persevering! That slow mo was absolutely crazy! Great job on the film and congrats Erik on a studddd!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Mark! Appreciate it!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching!

[@RealRadNek]

Hard earned buck, thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!!

[@88decor]

Dude so relatable archery mule deer hunting is some of the most frustrating and rewarding pursuits, what a crazy turn of events to have the buck run into the arrow. Sometimes that’s what it takes some uncontrollable factor’s sometimes they help sometimes they don’t. Bucks are just as likely to hunch down or stay still. I missed a 210 inch non typical at 60 super step shot I held low thinking he’d hunch down, he was looking right at me, arrow went right under his chest he didn’t move a muscle . Luckily I stuck with it and grounded out days of passing 10-15 160-170 class and one 180 I passed at 35 yards looking for something next level day 6 I connected on a big typical 4x4 190 3/8 shot him in the chest frontal. I shot a bull elk first day out at 10 feet with my bow broadside I knew I was going to be punished for it with my mule tag. Seems like if you don’t go all in effort on every stalk and have something dramatic in your favour you lose. I love seeing the failed stalks its real, it shows how not everyone can just show up and do this shit it takes work, dedication, and a little aggression to seal the deal with something to make it happen at the moment of truth in the final approach of the stalk. Keep up the awesome work.

[@MuleyFreak]

You fail over and over again until you succeed. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!

[@powersaustin63]

That was a fantastic video. One of the most amazing shots I have ever seen. Congrats, super buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching Lloyd and thanks for the kind words!

[@aricbartlett7127]

It looked like you planned that buck to jump the string and move into the arrow🤔

[@MuleyFreak]

Hate a little?

[@davidchelson8069]

Awesome job on the stalk, congrats. New to the channel, the area you hunted looks like where I used to live in Eastern Oregon. Am I close?

[@MuleyFreak]

Glad you found us! The hunt is actually in northern Utah but we have hunted Oregon before!

[@christophercieminski]

What were those stalking shoes that you had on? They looked sweet!

[@MuleyFreak]

RIMROKs. Available on www.muleyfreak.com

[@obionewheelkenobi689]

Not a good shot selection. I really enjoy your content. So glad it worked out for you. You guys are entertaining.

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!!

[@mattgoin]

Some of the sickest video of a PERFECT SHOT! Little lucky but absolutely sick! Congrats on a bad ass buck!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Matt! 💯

[@holtgoodwin1847]

What type of spotting scope do you use. And what is the phone attachment called

[@MuleyFreak]

Leupold Santiam Spotter and Phone Skope

[@dannyvlanich7923]

Great deer, great shot, great video! Way to stay at it guys!! Congrats Erik!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Danny! We appreciate your support!

[@auderite9278]

Just found your channel can’t wait to get into it awesome stuff!

[@MuleyFreak]

Glad you found us! New film out this week!

[@auderite9278]

@@MuleyFreak Woohoo!

[@joeylynn1672]

So bad ass!

[@MuleyFreak]

Erik put in the work and reaped the reward. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesforgette4456]

Muley Freak videos are dropping!! What a great buck dude And that shot…WOW! So awesome

[@MuleyFreak]

Yessir! Thanks for watching! Lots more to come!

[@moualor6436]

I’m happy that it all worked out, but imagine if the deer wasn’t recovered and it was a wounded deer? Would people still congratulate the hunter for that shot or not? I think as a hunter, when we become desperate we forget our hunting morals (take a good shot, avoid wounding a deer etc) and are willing to do things we wouldn’t do at the beginning of our hunt. I think it is important for all hunters even after a successful hunt to think about what they could have done better or choices they should’ve made to make the hunt go more smoothly and or reduce the chance of wounding an animal. Great video, props to the hunter for taking that shot and getting it done, but at the very beginning of that shot and seeing what he was aiming at….I think it was not a good choice to let that arrow fly.

[@MuleyFreak]

While you make some great points the hunter was 100 yards ahead of the camera man and had completely different angles. Erik could see some lung 🫁 and sent it and ultimately made a perfect shot.

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

My angle was completely different than Payton's angle; hence, why I decided to take the shot. It was a small opening, but it was an opening and I knew I would execute given the opportunity. I don't recommend all folks taking a shot like this.

[@obionewheelkenobi689]

He Even says he could see antler neck n head no vitals. Only part that would make since is if you thought your arrow would arc over brush into vitals. I do really enjoy watching all your content and find you guys very entertaining. So glad it was a clean kill. Ik I have got lost in the moment before and taken shots I should not have.

[@rodger602]

With how close that brush was to the buck and how thin the brush was, the trajectory of a 75 yard shot, I’d take that shot. Erik shoots a heavy arrow and at speeds most people don’t shoot at. Knowing your arrow’s trajectory give people the information to take informed decisions on the shot.

[@MuleyFreak]

@@rodger602 well said, brother. Additionally, the #Leupold Full Draw RX5 predicts that arrow arc and gives one a fairly solid idea of how that arrow is going to fly.

[@rodger602]

Heck ya great job guys! What a great way to start off the year if the deer!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks, Rodger!

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching!

[@californiadryfly5439]

Whats your setup he's guiding you in with very interested what walkie-talkie setup

[@MuleyFreak]

Just a radio with an ear piece.

[@californiadryfly5439]

@Muley Freak yes isee that lol what radio it appears to be a Motorola what modle

[@CRR8980]

Absolutely perfect shot Erik congratulations on another great buck! 🦌 Stoked your putting out your seasons videos!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!!

[@762xDevin]

What up with that day pack/bladder???

[@MuleyFreak]

New product in the works, hopefully coming soon!

[@SouthEasternMichiganOutdoors]

Where is Home base if you don't mind me asking??? I have been a Sub for along time.

[@MuleyFreak]

Utah.

[@SouthEasternMichiganOutdoors]

@@MuleyFreak Ok cool ! I was born and raised in Sugarhouse if you know when that it???

[@ryanmeek3730]

Holy cow what length is that arrow cut to? It looks like a broom stick, it is so long.

[@MuleyFreak]

It's long!

[@ryanmeek3730]

@@MuleyFreak Hopefully it's extra stiff 😉🤣

[@mrdale8820]

Unreal! I saw him go into the arrow's path, but am amazed it went through that brush. Once in a lifetime, congrats!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thank you!

[@PatrickEvabs]

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky Incredible work/ shot / and footage

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Patrick!

[@wild1595]

To bad he's being charged with a felony from this hunt. Serves him right!

[@jakeanderson8340]

Awesome video man. Great hunt! Earn that one man. 👏

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Stud!

[@chriswalters413]

Is this a general unit or limited entry?

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Chris! We appreciate the support here on the MF channel.

[@DenverBeerMan22]

The title of this video should have been "Precision with Luck, Best Archery shot I've ever made" man the luck and precision you had to have with that shot was impressive!! Wicked cool video gents!

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching, Matt! Hopefully you check out some other videos while you’re at it.

[@DenverBeerMan22]

@@MuleyFreak I'm a subscriber for sure I watch them all eventually. I play catch up when I get time

[@roberthern3057]

Dude, how much better could that get!?? Might’ve been an ill advised shot, but if the arrow doesn’t get sent , you are just a hiker! Congratulations bro, hats off to the camera man!!

[@MuleyFreak]

Erik had a little bit more of a window than the camera man. Still an incredible shot. Thanks for watching!

[@trentlindley2081]

When you know the exact scheels they're at

[@zeldarobinson3382]

incredile shot and hunt congratulations , I bet you never make that shot again wow

[@MuleyFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@hyrumfacer6610]

Where’s your rimroc stalkers????

[@MuleyFreak]

I put them on that last stalk! ;)

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

I put them on the last stalk! That's probably why I killed lol

[@nickbrown5049]

What pack are you using in this video?

[@MuleyFreak]

Stalking pack in a proto that will be launched this summer. Regular day pack is a IA2K by Initial Ascent.

[@LoRealist17]

Do you guys eat the deer or waste it?

[@MuleyFreak]

Still eating it! :)

[@LoRealist17]

@@MuleyFreak ayee nice I’m glad you guys are actually using it I got nervous lol

[@lisabowling8682]

You have a nice shot

[@MuleyFreak]

Thnx!

[@zeldarobinson3382]

one thing I would like to ask all you hunters why do you not keep the ribs great for ary and stews and soup also why do you not keek the neck . Steve Ranelle roasted the neck and head in a fire pit for several hour and they all enjoy the great meat from them with roasted squash and veg , you waste a lot of meat leaving those ehind thank you stay safe and healthy do you keep the liver

[@chasing_nomadz]

Talk about threading the needle. The heavy arrow single bevel community is sick watching a mechanical pass through at 72

[@MuleyFreak]

Crazy right!?

[@Steadfastly7]

Good shot. Hate the music.

[@MuleyFreak]

What part of the music do you not like?

[@creatureofhabit6741]

What a good situation. You sent it and he moved onto it. Good job Team. Jonesy @ Jonesy Family Store @ Yahoo.

[@MuleyFreak]

Erik was going for shoulder and got heart! Not a bad compromise.

[@soltcolt4506]

That is a different buck...

[@MuleyFreak]

What do you mean?

[@erikvanwoerkom1896]

Thanks for watching, buddy.

[@soltcolt4506]

@@MuleyFreak I mean that you shot a different buck and presented it as the one shot in the video to prevent backlash and animal torture reports. The angle of the shot makes it impossible for the exit wound to be in that place. Pretty scummy if you ask me.

[@davidchelson8069]

@@soltcolt4506 you are mistaken