Once in a Lifetime Hunting Expedition (Giant Down)

[@thebrandery6906]

Thanks for the adventure, Joe!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Until next time aye bro!

[@SloanRanger61]

Ian has got to be one of the most chill guys ever. I would bet his heart beat never fluctuated before or after the shot.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Nerves of steel aye, chilled to the max haha

[@OscarTahr]

Hard case - hunted that creek a couple of times. Flew in to that exact same wee hollow about 20 years ago and camped there for a week on one occasion - the pilot knew it was there from his venison recovery days. There were a couple of old Avgas cans sitting on a knob just above it. The rumble of ice falling from the glacier into the lake used to wake us up. Not many deer in there then, but quite a few bull tahr. Suspect it gets culled a bit now.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Oh wow that's awesome! First person I've heard that hunted there apart from us. A cool little spot, I was expecting to see Tahr too but I think your right, they have been probably culled out

[@OscarTahr]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting Went in there 3 times. Snowed out once. Walked in another time from the hut in the main valley and it rained a bit, couldn't cross the main river so had to bash back to hut on true left which was crappy. We didn't see any deer in that side valley at all back then, only out round above the main river valley. But good numbers of tahr. Not great trophy potential in the bulls, we shot a couple of mature ones but very small bodied animals with horns to match. Lovely spot and some awesome history from the golden days of trophy hunting.

[@ClayTallStories]

good luck with the new website mate.

[@jdz3258]

This scenery is just incredible, going for a hunt in such beautiful nature is just a blessing to us

[@hawkeoptics]

Well done Joe, bloody good production mate! Really appreciate all the effort you put into your work and how we get to enjoy it at no cost at all, legend!

[@benward6502]

The best on you tube. Brilliant camera work and so well put together. Thanks Joe, awesome ep and what an animal.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm stoked to hear this honestly!

[@FDR350-l5e]

Thanks Joe for another amazing video !!!!!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

My pleasure! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@rx323bug]

That chamois was built like a tank. What a specimen!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Real solid aye! Amazing buck, once in a lifetime. Ian is getting it mounted

[@723ryno]

Awesome to see some epic country in my new back yard!

[@joshmicah55674]

Watching all the way from Papua New Guinea, always love going out hunting.🇵🇬

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Oh bro! Papua New Guinea is a place I always wanted to go

[@BraeCostaComedy]

@@j.e.wilds-huntingif you go, you’ve gotta have him in the link up video

[@SamsHuntandCook]

Cant think of a better place to hold a business trip! Epic vid and well done! 🍻

[@alexandrejoannis978]

Can you make a favorite gear list? I see that you bring specific gear on each of your trip! It would make a good video in my opinion and I think most of us would enjoy! For example, your rifle of choice and why, your caliber, favorite backpack, boots, etc. Love your vids!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

This is probably my most requested video! I need to do it

[@Rickseavey84]

Thanks for the great video! love dreaming about going to NZ to chase a Stag and Shammy!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

I hope you experience it one day!

[@saxman7131]

Congratulations guys.

[@rodgeorge7244]

That was awesome Joe, Ian got a rippa buck and I'm looking forward to checking the website.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thanks mate cheers for watching!

[@Extraction2024]

Keep it up Joe, outdoor youtuber here from the Philippines.

[@DanielLash-d1d]

"Uncanny" is such a good way to describe the way that you always manage to see the animals and are so calm about it! This is one of the best ones yet Joe, keep doing what you're doing and loving life. Love your stuff and keep bringing more!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you mate! Awesome and I really appreciate the words! Haha I think I just get lucky when spotting the animals

[@DanielLash-d1d]

​@j.e.wilds-hunting yeah nah it's not luck mate! It's the awesomeness 😆

[@flash8281]

The most nutritious meat in the world is bear, crocodile and shark meat

[@Hunting_Grt_whiteNorth]

Great dirt nap shot there Ian!

[@miloshihadroka018]

You should totally do an end of year compilation of the funniest moments

[@fishmainia6394]

Good job guys nice to watch , be great to back back down south for a wander in the alps again

[@mac65utube]

Smells like a tax write-off business trip to me

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha imagine explaining that to the accountant

[@danwilliams7026]

If only all meetings had that view 🔥🔥

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha I agree!

[@br180933]

Love this video Joe.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you!

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

Oooo look it’s a real life Chamois 🤣🤣🤣 Another epic trip bro and congrats Ian on ya first Buck🤙🤙 Off to look at ya website now.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha a real life one! 😂

[@rugbyd9998]

Excellent shot!

[@clcmarc]

I want that Puffer and could not find it online. So glad you said it was a prototype. I will keep an eye out for its release.

[@chillingout8854]

Awesome video again, Joe. 👏

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers mate!

[@PA-prodigy]

Great video. Would love to see a video with you going over all the equipment necessary for these trips

[@StarngamKelly]

After many days Love to see you back ✌️

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you! More to come when they're edited

[@StarngamKelly]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting 🙏

[@kristiangustafson4130]

This is just an awesome place to hunt. Someday I'll get to NZ to hunt.

[@mattlupton5052]

Ian has no right being that much of a legend

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

I know right, haha no one deserves that

[@timmyanderson1576]

great video mate...still haven't got those Marconi coffee satchles yet. when you do you'll never look back

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

I'm scared to get them haha 😂

[@timmyanderson1576]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting won't be sorry bro

[@katwilds3148]

What a great hunt!! Good job Ian!

[@thebrandery6906]

Thanks, Kat!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Glad you enjoyed it LP

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Ian's a natural. Shot bro

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

He is aye, he might be hooked on the Mounatin hunts now. I hope your well brother 💪🏻

[@winstonrudman1720]

Hey Joe Winston here from South Africa. Just want to say keep up the hard work man 😅😅 loving the videos !!! Just one last thing I'm relatively new to your channel, but nonetheless Joe I want to find out can you please do a video showcasing what all you pack for a solo 6-12 day hunt you know gear meals tents etc will be interesting to know exactly to know the brands for quality surances... 😅😅But love the videos and yeah keep up the effort!!!😅😅

[@LTAdkison55]

Would love to see you visit the states and do some hunting here! Would be interesting to see your perspective on the different game here!

[@malu2684]

Sheesh content pumping on both channels! lestsgooo Bro

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha trying to keep things moving bro!

[@gtravesedo]

Beautiful chamois! I really want to make my way back to NZ and hunt!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Hopefully you do get over here one day

[@LoW-RO-]

Beautiful shot 👌

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@quinnhurley]

Need more podcasts mate ! They are that good!!

[@knk-katchnkai538]

Bro.your missions with the bros in Aus were epic ASF.massive Aroha and respekt kuzzy💯✌🏽

[@thats_rcm993]

Great hunt boys

[@theogleeson]

mean as episode joe. I love the sound of a wedsite. Sign me up!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thanks bro! Yeah Ian is the master behind this one

[@theogleeson]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting Yeah I had a look at it and Ian cooked with that.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

@@theogleeson he's the man alright

[@fisheatrepeat]

19:54 😂😂😂😂😂😂 fk that caught me off guard eh 👏👏👏👏 love the vids when ya bring others along eh learn heaps as ya help them along 👌

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

😂😂😂 yeah good to share the experience aye bro

[@connorRodley]

amazing work joe keep it up

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thanks, will do, cheers for watching mate!

[@connorRodley]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting will you ever come to the west coast like westport or something

[@adambrown3011]

Unreal brother love it

[@9906sinky]

Great Buck! Excellent hunt!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures]

Hey Joe, awesome content as usual 👍 you should think about coming over to Australia and hunt Sambar deer.

[@jason3064]

That shot was a damn good one man

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

He done well alright!

[@MajorRiefenstahl]

Awesome hunt man!

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@D-J-T-X]

Nice Hunt 🎉 👍

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you!

[@eduardodavidserodio8472]

I love the work you do and the adventures you share! I’d like to know what cameras and filming equipment you use?

[@aussieredneck818]

What a great adventure. Now that’s my type of meeting. Great idea being in the field and getting a feel for what Joe does. Question Will you be at the sika show in a few weeks.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha it's either Ian comes to me or I go to Ian in Auckland... which one would you choose haha. I'm not sure about the Sika Show just yet, I'm actually going to be overseas again and not sure if I will be back for it or not. I'm hoping to go tho

[@philipevans4219]

congrats Ian

[@robincoker225]

Hey Joe are you coming to Melbourne for the shot show expo? Be great to see you there mate.

[@000cjm000]

Ohh yeaaaaaaa 😂 The call worked

[@ArchyKublok]

the coolest guy i've foun on youtube

[@LennonBright]

Good mission 👏

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Cheers Lennon!

[@diggers19n]

Ripper vid Man, what did the cham measure?

[@SteenNeal]

Mean mish lads 🤘

[@jadersaid50]

Lugar maravilhoso pra Pra buscar a Deus pelas madrugadas

[@Saul.Y333]

Bucket list stuff right there

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@motboyzie2982]

Whats the story Joe, is the automatic pop up tent broken 😂

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Getting repairs, I only have the manual versions with me now hahahah

[@jetb]

“You guys know how I love my coffee”

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha should be my trademark

[@Igel-jo8xv]

I cut tussock grass and lay it thick under my tent floor for insulation and soft floor comfort.

[@talalbinnasser831]

nice vlog wich camera and lens do you use ?

[@arnoldputt7642]

Great hunting Joe Nice Buck, Great place for your meeting 👍 Your friend got a amazing trophy Looking forward to your next adventure

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thank you Arnold! I appreciate it and thanks for watching

[@AlfiRamajunior]

I really like your travel videos, but can you make a video about your gear?❤

[@markmckenzie1605]

Great video again . I’m after a puffer when do you think the one your wearing will be out? Keep up the great work.

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

2025 I believe, they passed a lot of hard tests and performed really well

[@NZ-Culler]

How many inches were the horns?

[@MountainMan_NZ]

Looked around 10 inch mark

[@craigedkins]

Just to pull ya leg that puffer jacket where can I get that lol, awesome vid mate

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha I think they're releasing them in 2025. It's top secret but I'm sneaking it into my videos 😂

[@FDR350]

Thanks for another great one Joe!!! P.s. Where can I get one of these hunting and fishing hats ??

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha they aren't for sale unfortunately but if you go into Hunting & Fishing stores and ask about them then maybe they'll be forced to sell them

[@markmartini1163]

Nice hunt, what did the hooks measure?

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Not to sure, well measure it one day maybe. It's a good one

[@charlesvaughan857]

another epic vid

[@Dollyk94]

JOE! love your video's, curioys and hoping for a reply, what binoculars are you using bx 5? 10 or 12s?

[@DanKelly-j4e]

Hi Joe, which eberlestock pack is that you are using? I've got the j107 dragonfly, had it for ages, but looking for another one for the collection, cheers mate, love the content

[@TheSpaansy]

Joe, what makes you choose the access 2 over the hubba hubba? Love the content as usual 🤙

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

The Access is designed to handle more extreme weather and conditions. I have both and use each in different scenarios, I usually take the Access into the higher elevation hunts, but if I were doing a lower elevation or warmer weather hunt them I would always take my Hubba

[@jeffreywieber7400]

Cool video, thanks for sharing. Any advice for someone co sideline g a trip down there?

[@keoyap9673]

The legs bone would be great for soup boil it for hours and then put beef cubes,black pepper,ginger,salt,onions,garlic, Chives wooww so good

[@judeobrien2179]

Hi Joe what sleeping mat would you recommend for hunting? cheers

[@MrKveite1]

Lots of good fishing in oman and the next min u drag a goat from your back yard and drop it in the middle of the mountains pretending its a prize kill, you never stop surprising me 😂😂😂

[@Peimer-x5v]

What camera do you use? would really help me out to know! 😄

[@RayneTito]

I know where both of the hunting and fishing stores you showed are😅

[@michelletan6546]

Watching from Phillipines

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Awesome thanks for watching

[@Keegan_Hanson]

What kind of bigger camera do you have in wanting to get one

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

I run and S5ii and a GH6 for the long lens stuff

[@Keegan_Hanson]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting thank you! You videos are great!!

[@papapeter4509]

Hey man nice one

[@KarlUllah]

Mean watch from sydney cuz. What model bino/rangfinder you using?

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

I am using the Leupold BX-4 Range HD 10x42

[@hunter-p7j9y]

Is there any way I can see the hunting gear that he is wearing

[@ZanderLane-v9t]

good video

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@schube-fearless7429]

How do u guys move that shammy with your hands

[@ianhawthorne2654]

that stag looks like hes wearing a Wap ars

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

He did aye, be a nice animal when he's older

[@ianhawthorne2654]

@@j.e.wilds-hunting to true on that best keep that spot hush hush

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

@ianhawthorne2654 only people that know will know bro, I definitely don't like to highlight certain areas exact locations

[@SolidCrab]

Which national park do you usually hunt in?

[@whiteanimal4121]

Good Ole deer shit late really put a pep in your step

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Haha deer poo in ya coffee to give you a boost for the day

[@fishphd4740]

You should show butchering/skinning process as well was a cook and eat

[@johnmead8437]

What did the horns measure?

[@OscarBennett-i7d]

Do you use meters or yards?

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

My rangefinder is in Metres but I often say yards due to my guiding background haha, just to confuse everyone 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@BacklogEntertainment]

What is a hind and a spiker?

[@russelljackson4101]

When are JE wilds competition starting

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

JE Wilds competition?

[@dagging3122]

What was his length?

[@j.e.wilds-hunting]

Not too sure probably around 10, Ian's getting it mounted