Tons of big bucks in southern Michigan. Good luck Dan!
@DCS1015 жыл бұрын
I agree! Got my biggest last year on public land. Was a fun challenge, just between me, the deer, and nature.
@STRThermal5 жыл бұрын
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!
@MrGeiermann5 жыл бұрын
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!
@aaronjensen55035 жыл бұрын
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!
@joshcrandle53745 жыл бұрын
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.
@davekamalas25375 жыл бұрын
It's going to be southern Michigan were the big bucks are .
@teamflanneloutdoors56315 жыл бұрын
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.
@BlueWidow20105 жыл бұрын
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.
@HockeyTownHooligan55 жыл бұрын
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.
@brianculater64445 жыл бұрын
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?
@jordanpowell2285 жыл бұрын
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.....
@BlueWidow20105 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@genemarciniak32615 жыл бұрын
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.
@Majrage345 жыл бұрын
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!
@jeffxiong47635 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@michiganwoodsman21995 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregshadley31255 жыл бұрын
Good luck Dan. If you need somebody to buy ya a beer or 10, let me know.
@jbrittain46055 жыл бұрын
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.
@dennisignowski1445 жыл бұрын
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
@DKnapp805 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@brianculater64445 жыл бұрын
Dennis Ignowski why would you be spooked?
@jameswoodham57485 жыл бұрын
It will be a learning experience for sure. Wish all of you the best of luck.
@hierks5 жыл бұрын
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!
@jessiegarcia84655 жыл бұрын
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
@Eaaatlife5 жыл бұрын
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!
@justjabki20792 жыл бұрын
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
@DKnapp805 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@58BowNut5 жыл бұрын
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!
@abrouch15 жыл бұрын
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!
@kevinbarton11445 жыл бұрын
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!
@paulwakefield52555 жыл бұрын
Public Land Challenge is the best idea ever. Most anticipated hunt of the year. Can not wait to see PLC 2019!
@ethanjarvis55875 жыл бұрын
I’m excited!
@normaneastman68895 жыл бұрын
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.
@brianculater64445 жыл бұрын
Ethan Jarvis I just creamed my pants I’m so excited 😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖
@samshepherd92525 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@redridergeneral23945 жыл бұрын
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
@jonessoutdooradventures11525 жыл бұрын
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-regscharters90995 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Love your outlook on the challenge. Really looking forward to this. Obviously, I am from Michigan. Rock on.
@jakeklee93245 жыл бұрын
1:42 Thanks Dan ,thats where im from, good luck!
@travisminnich325 жыл бұрын
Very much like videos, first real hunter i can relate to
@ricomidence20635 жыл бұрын
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
@jimh70155 жыл бұрын
rico midence I’m saying Waterloo, Lake Hudson, and Lost Nations for these boys
@williamhollaway41745 жыл бұрын
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.
@DIYSportsman5 жыл бұрын
Good luck guys! Sounds like a solid plan.
@TJray6235 жыл бұрын
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.5 жыл бұрын
Love the public land challenge I can't wait to see all you guys getting back at it this year!! 🤘
@thecaptainonline5 жыл бұрын
Right on Dan. Looking forward to seeing your approach in action. Hope to run into you guys as we all hunt.
@jasonb56135 жыл бұрын
Michigan here!! I’ve had pretty good success in Lapeer.
@russbatzer69705 жыл бұрын
cant wait for the challenge! gonna be pretty cool that yas are coming here to MI! 👍
@J155P5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it. Have a fun, safe hunt. Smash one!
@mattmeekhof1075 жыл бұрын
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.
@DCS1015 жыл бұрын
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
@cantgetenoughoutdoors32585 жыл бұрын
Great stuff safe travels and have fun hunting!
@richstafford12455 жыл бұрын
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.
@mitchelleddy96555 жыл бұрын
Black Creek and Kawkawlin Creek flooding are some good areas in mid Michigan. Good luck!!
@garyjensen29105 жыл бұрын
Well said Dan, well said...! Good hunting!!!!
@melvinsacromentoe5 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you guys will all make great content and we will all learn a bunch
@darrelllogan12745 жыл бұрын
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.
@flounderwetspot85244 жыл бұрын
Boy you found wet alright lol you guys were near swimming
@andrewcurtiss32245 жыл бұрын
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!
@chrism81805 жыл бұрын
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.
@michiganman43985 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to those videos.
@stevensocia55015 жыл бұрын
I'm a guide in Michigan I've been all over I can tell you some spots here that hold some true monsters
@3rdcoastcards5 жыл бұрын
Please do tell! Lol 😎
@stevensocia55015 жыл бұрын
@@3rdcoastcards email me @ livingthewildlifeoutdoors@gmail.com
@BroScience7105 жыл бұрын
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).
@mikefeaster88275 жыл бұрын
Good luck guys!!!
@yogibear62715 жыл бұрын
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.
@Tbowie135 жыл бұрын
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!
@underdogoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@BrandyBaur205 жыл бұрын
I’m from the NE lower peninsula of Michigan. Lots of swamps and marshes.
@kirthellmuth97665 жыл бұрын
good luck boys,,,,
@j.r.w66235 жыл бұрын
Good luck and good video dan
@jaym89385 жыл бұрын
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!
@robgrubb4205 жыл бұрын
Can't wait
@joshwaamborski71545 жыл бұрын
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.
@unguidedadventures47435 жыл бұрын
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!
@normaneastman68895 жыл бұрын
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
@jimpowers20475 жыл бұрын
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
@Makete1005 жыл бұрын
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.
@thehuntingbeast5 жыл бұрын
Houghton county. long, long time ago.
@cantgetenoughoutdoors32585 жыл бұрын
I was just listening to you Dan!!!!
@aaronhall7655 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for video to drop
@travissmith-wz5nc5 жыл бұрын
I hunt northeastern lower. I'll email you guys a few areas through your website
@qazwsxedc123456789915 жыл бұрын
The beast is coming 🤫
@sherylroberts61025 жыл бұрын
Lake County....
@yogibear62715 жыл бұрын
see your getting alittle rain up there this morning.
@dougcounts33835 жыл бұрын
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!
@cdp503595 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@D1ZZLE15 жыл бұрын
I hope its in West Michigan!!!!!
@kellywoodward88915 жыл бұрын
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
@trevintklast95075 жыл бұрын
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
@yogibear62715 жыл бұрын
one thing about it with all you guys in this challenge it's going to be some big money with all the KZbin videos.
@TheEzwin2865 жыл бұрын
I hope they are in the cohoctah or rose lake area!!!
@mimike26405 жыл бұрын
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!
@warrenparker49745 жыл бұрын
That's were I hunt alot.. I live in Constantine. I've killed many of nice bucks off of crane pond state game area.
@ryanchaffee72435 жыл бұрын
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
@michaelfryeii84665 жыл бұрын
Good luck dan and joe hoop you guys shoot them up and everyone else in the challenge
@timber48965 жыл бұрын
For me it’s about hunting the smartest deer not the biggest rack . Don’t get me wrong big racks are nice.
@bobbygolden83224 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! Great Buck! Joe What binoculars do you use and what power are they? Thanks....
@joeymo88505 жыл бұрын
all of the big ones in michigan come out of the southern part
@JimBowSlice5 жыл бұрын
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.
@joeymo88505 жыл бұрын
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.
@JimBowSlice5 жыл бұрын
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
@brianschadewald12125 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you are coming to Hudson lake. I live close by and would be honored to brin you guys a hot meal.
@stefanp31344 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what county he’s hunted in the UP?
@davekamalas25375 жыл бұрын
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 .
@matthewkubik38745 жыл бұрын
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...
@thehuntingbeast5 жыл бұрын
we extrude them.
@ML-ks2lj Жыл бұрын
You guys but Michigan a lot? I hunt it every year and it is friggin hard.
@houndjr405 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you and John Eberhart settle your differences!
@thehuntingbeast5 жыл бұрын
I have no problems with John...
@houndjr405 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@SeasonsChange245 жыл бұрын
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
@grantgemlo73485 жыл бұрын
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?
@thehuntingbeast5 жыл бұрын
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.
@grantgemlo73485 жыл бұрын
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.
@yogibear62715 жыл бұрын
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.
@douglasbarrett67845 жыл бұрын
Dan there is bigger bucks in southern Michigan then northern Michigan
@iswinguillen81595 жыл бұрын
And here I am living in Florida and watching dan instead of dorian
@elonwanders71675 жыл бұрын
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👍