My Journey As A Bow Hunter

[@chadbloss5479]

Hunting is like one of those things similar to fishing, enjoying the Creator’s creation. It’s not always about the harvest but being blessed to have the opportunity to see things you typically don’t see. Enjoy your hunting.

[@rileyjunker5865]

You saying thanks to the lord in a time like this made me so happy

[@nt_wicked_bunch2717]

Man welcome to the archery life. Get ready for another addicting sport and it is like you said a whole different level. Between the fish in the water and the critters in the woods you’ll never be without a meaty meal! Cheers from Colorado!

[@crubie74]

"I'm not that strong - is that going to be an issue?". Gold.

[@kinthelt]

That's my concern, and why I've never thought of bow hunting.

[@fishingwitheddie1535]

Nah y’all should be fine if you just practice and buy a bow tht fits u

[@irorky]

Your cinematography is made for archery hunting. Well done. Congratulations and welcome to the addicted to archery family.

[@jefffrancis7198]

Call me a sap but I really really loved the shot of Sam and you praying and the way you guys look at each other afterwards. If that aint love than I dont know what love is! So good Jay really enjoyed this one!

[@blakearrowsmith7446]

I’m not a hunter but the way you’ve explain why you hunt and seeing the whole process you went through makes me want to hunt!

[@JaySiemens]

It’s a very rewarding process

[@roytyler755]

Jay I've bow hunted 50 yrs can still remember my first deer it was a 4point it was a great hunt watching you take your first deer. it only gets better congratulations

[@Booyahh77]

Thanks for taking us on your journey Jay! I love that you made it all about the new experience and about harvesting food for you and Sam.

[@samwallin1095]

Jayden is a hero

[@braydenbeaudette9282]

Hi

[@mattvanmalsen311]

Yay! Robin hood an arrow!!!! I've been shooting for 20 years and haven't had that happen yet 😕! Good work Jay, and thanks Sam for supporting Jay in his adventures, its great to see women getting into the outdoors as well. Good luck this fall.

[@kentuuri8272]

Came from Ontario and bought my bow from Heights Archery in Winnipeg. Great shop they really help you find the right bow in your price range and most importantly you shoot before you buy. Nice video👌🏻

[@dillond84]

Loved this! Very raw and honest. As an upland game bird hunter, I can relate. Harvesting a beautiful bird or deer can be such a spiritual moment too and I thought it was very appropriate to include your prayer of thanks with Sam. On a related note, I usually take it for granted but I just want to say thank you for always providing 100% clean entertainment. There's never a swear word. That's not the norm. I never have to worry about watching one of your videos and it's appreciated.

[@cameramanrichy]

Welcome to the wonderful world of bowhunting...it takes a lot for everything to line up but not much more is rewarding when it works out.

[@fishnreidsflyfishing2055]

Honestly man your best vid to date. Hunting especially with archery gear is a whole nother level and the adrenaline rush and feeling when you harvest an animal is unmatched congrats

[@adamsmith8533]

Jay, this is very interesting. I know from watching your vids for quite awhile now that you are a man with ethics and integrity. There is a great responsibility involved in taking any life. I applaud your interest and journey.

[@jordanurioste1092]

One of the more wholesome videos I've seen from an outdoor content creator

[@kyleransom2970]

Love seein hunting videos come up in my notifications from you!!!!

[@geminiridgeoutdoors5354]

Welcome to the club! The hooks are in and they won’t let go. Great video tapping in to what a new hunter needs to do to get it done. The practice. The scouting. You did it all. Next up, dropping a hammer buck. I love catching big walleyes like you do but the emotions of bow hunting are second to none. Thanks for sharing and keep the hunting vids coming. Congrats!

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks so much!!

[@dallonperry3639]

at 19:05 shes smelling you scent from the trail cam, You should keep your scent down to a min when going to your blind, a direct path in and out while not going through your shooting lane.

[@MinnesotaGadsden]

Thank you for ANOTHER amazing video. Thank you for sharing your experience and for mentioning your faith. I think way too often youtubers are afraid of offending someone by thanking God for this wonderful life that we live. Thank you and Sam for being awesome.

[@JaySiemens]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanreynolds3630]

Its entertaining watching someone learning about bow hunting after I've done it for years. It really puts a smile on my face seeing you figure things out and make it happen. I wish you all the luck in the world man good luck the rest of the season!

[@canucklehead0]

You did great with your bow, Jay!! Congratulations!! The first animal I harvested with a bow was over 30 yrs sgo, I was in my early 20's and called in a spiker Bull Moose. I made the shot as he passed me broadside and the arrow went through the animal, right through his engine room. I bawled my eyes out for a few minutes and then thanked him for his life. That Bull provided 3 families with meat over a winter. There have been Moose, deer and an elk since, but you never forget your first bow harvest. Once again, congratulations and I guess Welcome to a group who really hunts, be warned though, archery and bow hunting are extremely addicting, in the best way possible!! Enjoy that venison!!

[@MikeSmith-du9gh]

As a believer myself its nice to see people open up about their faith, grats on the deer jay!

[@4SeasonsOutdoors07]

Great job Jay. Your sincerity in this video was very captivating. As a beginner bowhunter you did all you could do for preliminary work and you found success. Congrats!!!!

[@themichiganangler4746]

What an awesome experience. I shot my first deer three years ago when I was 28 years old. Didn’t grow up in a hunting family so I had to go through all the same stuff you did. Definitely can relate to this video 100% and really enjoyed watching it. Nice job like always!

[@scottlindquist9107]

Very well documented from beginning to end. If you hunt sitting down then practice sitting down, it does make a difference. Can’t wait to see you shoot a nice buck!!!

[@georgekinsella494]

Your inspiring me with this video Jay! .. my buddy has been after me for years and this may have just been what I needed. Thank you

[@JaySiemens]

You can do it!

[@patindvik3408]

I grew yup meet hunting. So hunting was fun at first but it was never hunting it was what we had to do to eat. I lost the love for it years ago. But sense my son has come to be old enough to hunt and wanted to I started helping him. We are in a very different financial situation then my parents were back in the 80’s and 90’s. I 1000% agree with you it’s not the killing you fall in love with. It’s the prep the scouting the setting up and our favorite the checking of the trail cameras. Now my love for hunting has returned 100 time full and I don’t even pull the trigger. But watching my son and two little girls be passionate about hunting and all that goes with it has brought that love back for me.

[@differentfins]

I love how you captured the beginning to the end. I havent reached into big game hunting really yet. I am still 90% angler, 10% hunter and I stick to small game. Perhaps because that's all my father did. I believe I would need a mentor to hunt with and learn from, someday... its bucket listed.

[@robertprevost84]

ROBIN HOOD IN THE HOUSE!!! First deer with a bow in the first 40 minutes of your hunt... seems like you know what you are doing to me. Congrats!!!

[@AlexUllmanFishing]

Once again this man deserves so much more another great video keep it up.

[@moritztzume8504]

You and Aaron wiebe deserve so much more attention. You guys are awesome

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Those trees and terrain are AWESOME in the FALL! I'm about to buy a used compound bow for the first time so this was FUN to watch! Happy Birthday SAM!

[@sobifishing]

Just watched this now, wonderful video Jay!

[@walleyeye]

Ron is amazing!!! I bought my bow there years ago and he was so helpful in getting me dialled in.

[@fishingballs1175]

This guys always makes my day better

[@mathewbobrowski964]

Loved the vid. Explained to a tee what hunting is all about. Specially the ending

[@zachbismarck4676]

Excellent job with this video! It was fun seeing all the prep work that goes into the hunt. Often the meaning of hunting is missed. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work, and please make some more of these.

[@garretvanbeek9224]

Congrats Jay! Archery hunting isn't easy by any means and your first harvest went smoother than most! Keep it up

[@nepaoutdoors8536]

Bow hunting is an amazing sport and i have the most respect for bow hunters. Very amazing Jay!

[@sandycheeqs80]

Just got my first bow this season so it’s cool to see you going through the processes I went through Just a couple years before me

[@Artstein3]

I love your heart for God. Blessings to you and Sam and job well done on your first archery deer.

[@michigancaughtwild]

Great video. Glad to see you enjoying the world of bowhunting. Thanks for sharing.

[@jmerasty76]

Congrats on your archery harvest. I noticed you take your laptop to check your trail cam. You can lighten your load with an sd card reader for your phone available online or in your local electronics shops.

[@InterlakeOutdoors]

Congrats on your first archery harvest ! Yet another great video.

[@donaldalexander3484]

Congratulations, nice to see such a humble hunter.

[@jamiemorrison9006]

Congrats my dude, any deer harvested with a bow is an accomplishment. Way to go!!!!!

[@matttig]

This is a great change of pace. You make it look easy! Makes me want to get back into archery hunting. Keep it up 👍

[@leon_bel_fishing]

I have never hunted before. But the opportunity to help feed your household and harvest your own food is amazing. Great work Jay!

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks Leon!

[@jefffrancis7198]

Freakin smoke it! Nicely done Jay! Nothing compares to that feeling after you make that shot!

[@jefffrancis7198]

Quit beating yourself up over it man you made a pretty damn good shot for your first ever bowkill

[@Allan79789]

Congrats Jay, welcome to the thrilil of the hunt, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@dougloutsch1430]

welcome to the bow hunting brotherhood! Great choice on the bow and great shot! congrats! Just like marking that 30 inch walleye on the graph and waiting for the bite! Again, congrats it's a very humbling experience that many people don't understand.

[@edstaart8548]

Congrats Sam, you 2 Jay. 22 springs young and the best camera woman I know.

[@josephstephens1252]

Congrats! Glad you found it. I know that's a relief for sure.

[@thewoodmansk5510]

Congrats jay! Happy belated birthday Sam

[@golfishuntim]

Nice work Jay. Great versatility with your fishing and hunting passion. I actually love both as well. Great editing on all of your videos too. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimHenderson70]

Excellent job , your videography skills are awesome !!! I sure hope to see more hunting on your channel ! Congrats !!

[@brandonmerkel7913]

Jay your videos are so high quality man im impressed more with each one

[@joshstarrvanhoose5335]

So awesome Jay!!! welcome to the Hunting family, congrats on your first archery harvest!! Well done!!

[@HathawaysAdventures]

Congrats man your gonna love the thrill of hunting. I’m still working on getting some good hunting footage for my Chanel but since i shot my last two bow deer i’m not even as interested in gun hunting as i am bow hunting. Something about getting them within 30 yards to shoot with a bow is just so exhilarating. One of the best feelings in the world. I look forward to seeing some more hunting videos from y’all!

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

If you are not already, processing the critter brings you to another level. You will find yourself changing up on your cuts through the years as you find new recipes and ideas...and then you'll discover charcuterie and will need more tags.

[@andydavis9816]

Congrats on your first successful bow hunt! Glory to the man above, for his will was to harvest and pack your freezer with some quality venison. The amount of time and effort you put into your videos, unreal! Thanks for sharing

[@CarlOutside]

Really well done, congrats and Thanks!

[@loganaudette7146]

Hell yeah man! Congrats!!!

[@cohenlewis1481]

So awesome! Congrats man.

[@fishlovme]

Loved the hunting experience you shared, thank you for sharing! The deer died and that's what matters, that you retrieved your kill. And I love harvesting does where they are plentiful. They taste better and I have yet to find a recipe for how to cook deer antlers!

[@ccadventure950]

Your videos are always great， no matter fishing or hunting，love it！

[@markpro96]

Jay, Thanks for the video! Looks like that arrow was very close to going straight through. Nice film work and congrats on your first archery deer!!

[@fishingwithfever]

Hey Bud. Just watched your epic hunt of that doe. I have to say that was a really great video. You can see your remorse for the deer. You didn’t say it. But you can see it. Which is good. We all need to be connected to nature. Good for you. I’m a fisherman like you that thinks about hunting also. Got my hunter safety. But not hunted yet. Great video. Think I’ll step my game up soon.

[@garrettdepape2872]

Congrats jay welcome to the group of elite hunters (archers) can’t wait to see some more bow hunting videos from you

[@bluekagss503]

Alright, I was hoping that you would be a bow / deer hunter as well. I grew up fishing and hunting and it kept me out of a bunch of trouble as a youth. More people need to get into it. I live in Ohio and we have great bow hunting and fishing as well with Lake Erie. Get to know the bone structure of the deer and where the heart and lungs are on the deer. Their is more room to get closer to the front shoulder without actually hitting the shoulder. But for your 1st deer with a bow, great job. Looking forward to seeing your next bow video. Love the saying grace at the end as well. You guys up their in Canada have some of the most beautiful land in all of the world. Enjoy it

[@JaySiemens]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@scottvladyka9069]

I used to hunt a ton......I can't pull the trigger anymore. Too much of a heart. I'll stick with fishing now but you did amazing Jay. Good job and enjoy that back strap. I know you've fried a bit of it up already.

[@Whopperjunior69]

Congrats jay!

[@rsrdevon]

I enjoyed the fact that you mentioned that you hoped the deer didn’t suffer too much. Too many hunters go out there especially during gun season and just blast away at them. Not caring if they simply injure the deer. I have seen way too many deer out in the woods wounded and suffering because some don’t take the extra time to make a good shot. I’ve always wanted to make sure to make the best shot possible to make it as quick as possible for the deer. I feel I owe it to them as I am taking their life. I should make it as painless and quick as possible.

[@jasseagraves]

Awesome shots. Great vid Jay.

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks Jim!!

[@nocoastangling]

Love, Love, Love that ending! I'm not a deer hunter but I loved this video! Well done Jay.

[@JaySiemens]

That means so much! Thank you!

[@Redlineracer12]

Nice doe Jay! Archery hunting is quite the addiction, now you can join the rest of us every fall who can't decide whether to fish or hunt!

[@JaySiemens]

I know see the struggle between the two!

[@benfisher8863]

Great vid Jay. I like the prep work and dedication. Bow hunting is an amazing thing. I knew that deer was dead when you hit it but backing out was a good choice, good on you for making that choice. When in doubt, back out

[@Midcanadaoutdoors]

Love the hunting videos jay!!!

[@colinschell8978]

God I can’t get enough of jay he is so good I love hunting and fishing just went today actually and shot a big doe😁😁also happy birthday Sam make sure you show jay who’s boss😂😂

[@B1GE2]

Hey that bowtech you shot first was what i shot up until this year. Great bow.

[@muskieAnglersOntario]

Love this ! Thanks jay family. More then just a video forsure. Its Art

[@Dean.F]

Nice job! This is my first year deer hunting, I'm learning much on my own the same as you are, I insisted on using a bow. I like how the ground blind worked out.

[@cjherriman7226]

Congratulations Jay! Great job picking the bow that fit you best. Great job putting in the time practicing and learning. What a great video and looks like there will be many more to come. Next is to get Sam a bow for some quality together time with weapons 😱. Keep up the good work

[@JaySiemens]

Sam’s been practicing!

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Not all my kids hunt but we all enjoy archery. Been a bow hunter since I'm 12 and exclusively now in my 40's there's just something more fulfilling about it. Ron set me up way back when too... A Matthew's is a great choice.

[@kluckfabrication5991]

Congrats man!

[@d3l71]

Congrats Jay. Great choice with a Mathews bow!!!

[@aaronnussbaum1503]

Good video. Keep up the awesome work love watching your videos

[@mathieucameron9002]

i noticed when you shot the camera the field point came right off the point was loose which caused to go in a different direction make sure that there always tight before shooting

[@atacjanicek2251]

You should go fish Flanders lake in nopiming park for smallies

[@spyder-cq2by]

Congrats on your first bow deer. Alwats remember to practice shooting from a seated position if thats the way you are going to shoot. Anyways congrats man look forward to watching more.

[@adamwarweg6298]

Love the Prayer, Love the Story/Journey, keep it up Jay, Love the Videos. Little tighter to the shoulder next time and you will punch that heart!

[@JaySiemens]

❤️

[@robertmrivera]

HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY SAM!

[@kadenalsip981]

Man such a awesome video loving it!!

[@esp7458]

sick video as always jay

[@dougbrown7960]

Awesome video great job I happy for you

[@ericmulchey6637]

dont forget about fishing we need to see the amazing videos

[@trevorluedtke46]

Hell yeah Jay!! I just got my first archery mule deer this year aswell!

[@markhus1403]

Congrats, Well done!

[@drewsroo]

The broadhead opened. This often is the case with front deploy mechanical. I've used the same one and they close up AFTER they go through something. Its very disconcerting to see it lying there closed I know. But it did open. Also, since you were level on the ground the blood trail will almost always be more sparse than shooting out of an elevated stand hecause the deer has to fill up with blood before it bleeds much versus a low hole on one side. 3rd, the next rabbit hole to go down as a bowhunter is ditching the mechanical and flimsy arrow for a heavy arrow fixed blade setup and your own arrow build. Check out the Ranch Fairy here on KZbin. Awesome video loved it.