PUBLIC LAND CHALLENGE / Michigan Dan and Joe's plan.

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[@Rockwell19701]

Tons of big bucks in southern Michigan. Good luck Dan!

[@DCS101]

I agree! Got my biggest last year on public land. Was a fun challenge, just between me, the deer, and nature.

[@STRThermal]

Couldn’t say it better myself and it’s so obvious. It’s a great lineup of the best public land hunter and KZbin educators. You guys are all about sharing your vast knowledge and techniques about deer hunting. I’m cheering all of you on, if you “win” in taking a buck, it means your skills work and they can work for me too. Thanks for all you guys do. Good luck to all, excited to watch!

[@MrGeiermann]

Michigander here. Excited to see you guys put your skills to work here so I can learn some more. Was raised hunting in southern Michigan. Living in the big woods of northern lower Michigan now where I walk out my door to hunt. There's plenty of wetlands to hunt in lower Michigan where deer escape pressure. Erie State game Area has massive marshes. Boat only access on Woodtick Peninsula, or walk miles to get to a spot. And boat access can be sketchy. There's another State Rec Area I won't mention. It's got marsh and some massive briarash thickets nobody goes in to. The Deadstream swamp west of Houghton Lake is massive. Good luck!

[@aaronjensen5503]

I love that you and Joe weren't afraid to find land you like for your style of hunting. Even if it meant taking a long drive and getting very little sleep. That shows your dedication to what you love to do. I grew up in the area Joe shot that one. My close buddy was the one riding a bike back in there. Interested in seeing how you guys take on Michigan. Best of luck to you all! Be safe!

[@joshcrandle5374]

I hope the destination is Allegan state game area. Great genetics and a uniquely Michigan history of Fred Bear hunting it in the 30’s and 40’s.

[@davekamalas2537]

It's going to be southern Michigan were the big bucks are .

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Wow! You AND Joe in Michigan for the public land challenge-Shit just got real. So excited to see what Bowhunting Michigan is all about.

[@BlueWidow2010]

I have asked a lot of Michigan people and most of the people will tell you that 100" buck is a monster buck. It would be nice to help the people under stand what a 4 or 5 year old Michigan deer can turn into. Glad to see that the challenge is in Michigan, and hope you all do well and have a safe, fun hunt.

[@HockeyTownHooligan5]

BlueWidow2010 The old school guys are so brain washed that they just want to shoot anything and get their deer. I think it’s turning around for the better but it might take a while before we’re Ohio.

[@brianculater6444]

BlueWidow2010 if the buck to doe ratio is that bad in Michigan why don’t they just close the buck season for two years and eliminate the doe population?

[@jordanpowell228]

Those people who think that a Michigan booner ( 100 in 8 pt ) are slowly starting to fade out and your now starting to get a new age of hunters that will let those young and or marginal bucks walk. The past two seasons on public i passed many bucks in that 1 to 2 yr range and i was rewarded with an opportunity at a true giant. I messed it up but still, that one opportunity makes it all worth it. Michigan has all the ingredients to be good, we just need the " im a meat hunter guy " to kill a doe or two since they are just hunting for meat after all.....

[@BlueWidow2010]

@@jordanpowell228 Well said, and it is nice to here that you got to see a giant. It helps make the sites that you don't see that much easier. Just knowing that there is a chance that a nice buck could walk by. Good luck this year and keep up the good work, it won't be long and you will kill nice bucks every couple of years.

[@genemarciniak3261]

Looking forward to having the Public Land Challenge here in Michigan. Safe travels and good luck. Bring a thermocell mosquitos might be thick if it’s warm.

[@Majrage34]

Looking forward to seeing the big buck serial killer in my home state for the public land challenge. Best of luck Dan and Joe. Hoping to see you guys get in close on some Michigan swamp donkeys!

[@jeffxiong4763]

If anything, have a look at the MIBUCKPOLE Facebook page, I'm sure most of the harvests aren't public land, but will give you an idea of perhaps where the better genetics are - based on past years harvest. Good luck, hope to see you guys out there on the public land. 👍

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

100 inch buck is nice for Michigan though.... Haha! Our 2 year olds in most of Michigan are 115 to 120 inches. The APRs have made Northern Michigan excellent again.

[@gregshadley3125]

Good luck Dan. If you need somebody to buy ya a beer or 10, let me know.

[@jbrittain4605]

Hope it is always about everyone helping each other and putting out content that everyone can learn from. Last year was awesome this year should be even better.

[@dennisignowski144]

Looking forward to watching the challenge. I hunt southern mich public. I will be a little spooked seeing a wisconsin plate in my area. Agian wish you well..hope to shake your hand..Dennis

[@DKnapp80]

Same here!

[@brianculater6444]

Dennis Ignowski why would you be spooked?

[@jameswoodham5748]

It will be a learning experience for sure. Wish all of you the best of luck.

[@hierks]

I hope they drop you guys in the UP! Best of luck to all of you. Can’t wait for the first video to be uploaded!

[@jessiegarcia8465]

I liked the last challenge u all did as a traditional bowhunter myself I learned alot from each one of u guys I watched all the videos , I hunt on nothing but public land , so thanks guys and good luck to all participating in the challenge

[@Eaaatlife]

Michigan isn't that bad during bow season. The pressure is bad during gun. But I've seen 140" bucks on Michigan public lands. Good luck be safe!

[@justjabki2079]

That’s kind of the way it is in pa, everybody likes to say how massively pressured pa is but nowadays it really is not that bad especially during archery. It’s massively different then it was 40 years ago. I’ve seen some giants on public land mountains of pa in recent years

[@DKnapp80]

You can find some 130's. I wouldn't say a 100 is a real good buck in southern MI. Especially if you're going deep into swamps where no one's going early season. Good Luck guys. Maybe I'll see you out there!

[@ML-ks2lj]

There are some 130s I have seen as well in Michigan I have also seen some decent size cedar trees rubbed up as well like thigh thick trees

[@58BowNut]

I’m so excited to see how you guys go about hunting new territory again this year! Best of luck to all of you and stay safe!

[@abrouch1]

Good luck, Dan & Joe! As I mentioned to Jeff Sturgis, without giving spots away it would be awesome if you guys could share a topo map of your spot etc after the hunt so that you could share what went into you picking your spots etc. Just love how much I learn from your videos. Should be some great content coming from all of you guys!

[@kevinbarton1144]

Lots of great deer in southern Michigan you got a good game plan with the water! Fulton state game area Fort Custer and gourdneck state game area are some spots you might consider all within a half hour drive of each other. Good luck!

[@paulwakefield5255]

Public Land Challenge is the best idea ever. Most anticipated hunt of the year. Can not wait to see PLC 2019!

[@ethanjarvis5587]

I’m excited!

[@normaneastman6889]

Sounds like everyone wants ya all 2 shoot a big buck. There is Big bucks in southern Michigan is 120-145+ for them there skilled hunters from last year+. And there ARE big bucks all over southern Michigan. Look up woods and water magazine.

[@brianculater6444]

Ethan Jarvis I just creamed my pants I’m so excited 😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖

[@samshepherd9252]

I think you hit nail on head! Its not competion its a colaberation of differnt mind sets and ways hunting. I love the fact that get all of it and tons videos to watch and see what happens. Thats part hunting see what unexspected happens and learning! Good luck and cant wait!!!

[@redridergeneral2394]

I'm on the same page, Dan and Joe, I'm in sw mn and talk about water only, drainage ditches with a current. Always welcome. Have boarding

[@jonessoutdooradventures1152]

Praying y'all have a safe and wonderful season! Lookin forward to 2019 season! I'm pumped on more God givin memories and filling the freezer! Love your vids and info keep sharing the love that's what it's all about!!!

[@rods-n-regscharters9099]

Thanks Dan. Love your outlook on the challenge. Really looking forward to this. Obviously, I am from Michigan. Rock on.

[@jakeklee9324]

1:42 Thanks Dan ,thats where im from, good luck!

[@travisminnich32]

Very much like videos, first real hunter i can relate to

[@ricomidence2063]

Its going to be a good year. Last year Michigan sold almost half less licenses do to people hunting out if state. Lots if deer made it through lol prepare to get you boys some nice swamp donkeys. I think i have an idea where u guys will be. ... I know its one if jeffs fav places to hunt. Good luck im pumped

[@jimh7015]

rico midence I’m saying Waterloo, Lake Hudson, and Lost Nations for these boys

[@williamhollaway4174]

I think its great to see start to finish on a out of state hunt so we see what it takes. What statiges you take the maps you look at and calling the DNR for information about a certain area. Most of the time you have a few days to figure it out not a season like your home state. Good luck Dan and Joe may the beast be with you.

[@DIYSportsman]

Good luck guys! Sounds like a solid plan.

[@TJray623]

Right on dude 👍 I hope you guys get at least one about 100 - 120 + if not it's Michigan State land and thanks for trying our state out. if your in a certain area mid part try dead steam swamp don't get loss ! 👽 , and Lower mid try the thumb. Good luck to you and your whole crew . 👍

[@ohiobassmaster.]

Love the public land challenge I can't wait to see all you guys getting back at it this year!! 🤘

[@thecaptainonline]

Right on Dan. Looking forward to seeing your approach in action. Hope to run into you guys as we all hunt.

[@jasonb5613]

Michigan here!! I’ve had pretty good success in Lapeer.

[@russbatzer6970]

cant wait for the challenge! gonna be pretty cool that yas are coming here to MI! 👍

[@J155P]

Looking forward to it. Have a fun, safe hunt. Smash one!

[@mattmeekhof107]

Michigan guy here. went to your seminar this spring. can't wait to see the videos from this! I recommend a boat or chest waders. those are my best spots.

[@DCS101]

Cant wait to see what you harvest! Good luck and have a blast! I only hunted one piece of public land in Southern Michigan, was not disappointed last year, lots of great encounters and a nice buck to boot

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

Great stuff safe travels and have fun hunting!

[@richstafford1245]

Looking forward to this challenge. I know there are some different philosophy’s going in. Just want to see who makes out and what strategy they implement. Funny how even land management types start hunting like Dan on high pressure public land. TV hunting doesn’t work in these areas. I hope they try PA next.

[@mitchelleddy9655]

Black Creek and Kawkawlin Creek flooding are some good areas in mid Michigan. Good luck!!

[@garyjensen2910]

Well said Dan, well said...! Good hunting!!!!

[@melvinsacromentoe]

I’m sure you guys will all make great content and we will all learn a bunch

[@darrelllogan1274]

Y'all ought to draw numbers out of a hat. That would be completely unknown until the last minute. Can't wait to see all of the footage. Best of luck to you all.

[@flounderwetspot8524]

Boy you found wet alright lol you guys were near swimming

[@andrewcurtiss3224]

Michigan man here as well! Good luck hunting! If you need a tracking dog look up the Michigan Deer Tracking Network on face book! Be Sure to look over the maple river SGA over well. I think you will find a lot of what your looking for!

[@chrism8180]

I LOVE winter/early spring scouting and shed hunting. NOTHING about hunting is more fun to me than patterning new areas and exploring. If you're only out to shoot a big buck and gloat don't go in the woods. Buy a canned hunt. Hunting is about shared experiences and learning as well as feeding yourself.

[@michiganman4398]

Looking forward to those videos.

[@stevensocia5501]

I'm a guide in Michigan I've been all over I can tell you some spots here that hold some true monsters

[@3rdcoastcards]

Please do tell! Lol 😎

[@stevensocia5501]

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[@BroScience710]

On another channel I called for the hunting beast to be #1, while wishing them all a great hunt. All these guys are really great for our way of life (not sport).

[@mikefeaster8827]

Good luck guys!!!

[@yogibear6271]

your going to do just fine no matter where they stick ya. I believe you could go to the moon and hunt and come back with a buck.

[@Tbowie13]

Good on ya Dan. I have made comments on having my money on you and Joe but when your with friends it is all in good fun. There has to be a little bit of ribbing. That whole group of guys going on the challenge are good guys. I have seen a number of hunting shows with guys I probably wouldnt pick as hunting partners. but with the challenges, I would be more than happy to spend time in the woods with each and every one of you guys! Especially Teddy….thats the next generation upcoming hunting stud there! and he’s humble to boot!

[@underdogoutdoors]

It's all about having fun- an adventure. If we wanted a guarantee on a monster, a game farm is easiest- but no satisfaction. Any video footage will be fun to watch- Good luck broski.

[@ML-ks2lj]

I think you guys should hunt ruby Michigan state game. I have seen some very nice deer in that area. Just seen a ten point a couple weeks ago in a bean field. State game is close to it. Haven't seen him since myself and about ten other people stopped to bino him lol he looked at us a once and walked right back into the woods and never came back out since I have been watching.

[@BrandyBaur20]

I’m from the NE lower peninsula of Michigan. Lots of swamps and marshes.

[@kirthellmuth9766]

good luck boys,,,,

[@j.r.w6623]

Good luck and good video dan

[@jaym8938]

Michigan guy here! I hunt southwest lower Michigan. Some good hunting if you can get away from the crowds. Maybe I’ll see ya out there! Good luck to you and the whole crew!

[@robgrubb420]

Can't wait

[@joshwaamborski7154]

I know of some really nice cedar swamps about 45 minutes south of the Mackinaw bridge that people usually only rifle hunt but are great during bow if y'all get picked for just below the bridge. Otsego and montmorency county. Right on the edge of both where they meet.

[@unguidedadventures4743]

Awesome challenge and video idea. I love your videos and content. Would love to do a collaboration video with you in the future. We are a new channel but the best thing about the industry is the support and there is room for new creators. Thanks Dan for all you do for the hunting industry!

[@normaneastman6889]

Hopefully your hunting close to or south of 94. Extreme southern Michigan . Game areas + up north shot up by local hillbillies. What about researching place like Yankee Springs STATE PARK . Bill Vale had some utube videos of some real nice bucks. Lots of hikers can equal no hunting pressure. Plus very low pressure in early October. Whoever was talking about 100" bucks must be from up north. Find the tastiest white oaks hunt until last light . Watch out for all the Mountain Lions my friend. Not lol. Last six years 110, 135, 145, 140, 141, & two eights last year from public. I got a boat . Need a taxi? Be cool to meet last years champ. I guess u 2 be alright. Lol

[@jimpowers2047]

My guess is you are going to the NW 12 where APR's have been in effect for some years now.....most public land southern Michigan you are lucky to see any buck before Halloween...they are all heavy pressured State Game areas and many have had problem with CWD

[@Makete100]

Where at in the U.P. did you hunt? I don't need to know what tree you hunted in but what general area/town were you near. I am in the U.P. in the Munising area. We have some very nice deer.

[@thehuntingbeast]

Houghton county. long, long time ago.

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

I was just listening to you Dan!!!!

[@aaronhall765]

Can't wait for video to drop

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

I hunt northeastern lower. I'll email you guys a few areas through your website

[@qazwsxedc12345678991]

The beast is coming 🤫

[@sherylroberts6102]

Lake County....

[@yogibear6271]

see your getting alittle rain up there this morning.

[@dougcounts3383]

Very hard for me to believe that a big Michigan buck will only score around 100". Is that a 5 or 6 year old deer? I highly doubt it. Michigan has alot of ag. If you get tricky you might find a solid buck with some age. Good luck to you!

[@cdp50359]

Well said!

[@D1ZZLE1]

I hope its in West Michigan!!!!!

[@kellywoodward8891]

the public land challange is not a contest between the different group's but all of you guy's against public land whitetail's,like you said it's more like a get together in hunting camp.If it became a contest between group's i would not tune in to watch,I hope joe get's to help you drag a deer out of the marsh this year since you guy's help him get his out last year.Can't wait to see how you guy's do

[@trevintklast9507]

Plenty of big bucks here in Michigan just have to know where to go swamps tend to be a good area be interested to see how you do

[@yogibear6271]

one thing about it with all you guys in this challenge it's going to be some big money with all the KZbin videos.

[@TheEzwin286]

I hope they are in the cohoctah or rose lake area!!!

[@mimike2640]

I hope to see you in Crane pond State Game area. I think you will do better than a 100" in Southern MI. Good Luck!

[@warrenparker4974]

That's were I hunt alot.. I live in Constantine. I've killed many of nice bucks off of crane pond state game area.

[@ryanchaffee7243]

Definitely not a pecker measuring contest just a competition against you and the best deer in the area you hunt. It definitely makes it more fun with the comradery of friends and family. Good luck in my home state. Depending upon where you end up there are some dandies here

[@michaelfryeii8466]

Good luck dan and joe hoop you guys shoot them up and everyone else in the challenge

[@timber4896]

For me it’s about hunting the smartest deer not the biggest rack . Don’t get me wrong big racks are nice.

[@bobbygolden8322]

Awesome Video! Great Buck! Joe What binoculars do you use and what power are they? Thanks....

[@joeymo8850]

all of the big ones in michigan come out of the southern part

[@JimBowSlice]

Yess they do. I hate that 100 inch buck is considered a good one i observe deer all over south east MI and i see plenty of deer that are 120"+ they are hard to hunt tho. Either way i am stoked to see all of these guys get after them.

[@joeymo8850]

Jimbo Slice agreed. Will be fun. Definitely a huntable number of deer over 100” on public in Washtenaw and Jackson county the first few days of October. I’ve tried for a while to chase them in some deep marsh (sometimes walking out @ midnight to setup) and still not see the big ones after the first week.

[@JimBowSlice]

Im over in NE oakland NW macomb countys. Theres very little public till you get into lapeer county. That area you mentioned for as long as i can remember has the most net B&C bucks. State record typicall 199" jackson county, 227" freak was killed in Washtenaw county last year, you can add hillsdale to the list. And Dan might be sand baggin he knows the bigger bucks are down here its just like Wisconson in that sense. They have had a good number of big bucks in the northwest 12 since the aprs and thats what id do if i was in the challenge go to the manistee national forest and hunt and catch zombie king salmon lol

[@brianschadewald1212]

Hopefully you are coming to Hudson lake. I live close by and would be honored to brin you guys a hot meal.

[@stefanp3134]

Anyone know what county he’s hunted in the UP?

[@davekamalas2537]

Good luck 100 inch about average for Michigan my wife shot 126 inch 9point that snuck out the back door and I put her right there and she had the shot and took a nice buck 6 years old buck .

[@matthewkubik3874]

Are the bark biters on your climbing sticks machined or are they extruded? I just started working at an aluminum extrusion company and couldn't help but think about extruding those pieces on your climbing sticks...

[@thehuntingbeast]

we extrude them.

[@ML-ks2lj]

You guys but Michigan a lot? I hunt it every year and it is friggin hard.

[@houndjr40]

I would love to see you and John Eberhart settle your differences!

[@thehuntingbeast]

I have no problems with John...

[@houndjr40]

@@thehuntingbeast Understood. I remember hearing that he had some issues with things you said about scent control. I'd just hate to see two great hunters like you two not get along due to petty disagreements! Looking forward to seeing you guys come to my state of Michigan and trying out some of our public ground!

[@SeasonsChange24]

Does anyone know if John Eberhart is getting involved in this?? I heard on a THP podcast that he might be. That would be EPIC to have Dan, John and THP together

[@grantgemlo7348]

Dan If I hunt northern Minnesota lower deer density area and there are more does than bucks is it true there will be less rubbing and scraping because less competition for does to breed?

[@thehuntingbeast]

Possibly... I see less rubbing in low density areas, but I think a lot of rubbing activity is aimed at other bucks and establishing rank and competing against each other for food as well as does. You do get different personalities in bucks to, and some rub a lot, and some don't. I have noticed the 2 to 3 year old bucks lay down a lot more sign than the older bucks. So less bucks, more does, less rubbing, yea in general, but it varys a little.

[@grantgemlo7348]

The Hunting Beast - thanks for the insight I have more scouting to do around a newer 2 year old clear cut a ways back on public now.

[@yogibear6271]

I would rather see y'all do a late season challenge instead. mybe even put everybody out there with just video cameras you all film. remember it's not about the kill. it's the path you take to get there.

[@douglasbarrett6784]

Dan there is bigger bucks in southern Michigan then northern Michigan

[@iswinguillen8159]

And here I am living in Florida and watching dan instead of dorian

[@elonwanders7167]

Hey dan i like your shit.Ive got what your looking for.I can't count the hours im in the field.Somewhere in the 1000s,a year that is.I know mostly every square inch of this southern Mi stateland.Its up to you if you would like real hunting from a real hunter.Anytime i can make time. I live to hunt i hunt to live.Its really that simple.Good seeing some video,keep them coming👍