Public land... over-the-counter - Ep.28 - Arizona Archery Mule Deer

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Spend summers in So. Utah mountains with deer and elk all around. All I can think about is that damn desert hunt in Jan. So much fun!

[@joshtaylor6748]

I think spot and stalk mule deer with a bow is one of the hardest earned trophies. SO much fun.

[@TheMountainProject]

Keeps us coming back for more

[@Cdpkook3]

Coues...

[@rickyxiong73]

Ups and downs. The life of a hunter. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks for watching, Ricky!

[@chris_williams_ky]

I've said it before; one of if not the best hunting show going!!!!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you

[@cowyboy18]

It’s super cool on how you show all the trial and error of how hunting really is. You guys are awesome!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@Basser1515]

Pretty accurate depiction of how most OTC deer hunts in AZ play out. Bonazi trip, see some decent bucks, find new ways to screw it up. Repeat the next weekend.

[@TheMountainProject]

And repeat yearly!

[@blakeshaver5621]

The adrenaline of spot and stalk archery hunting is so much fun. Great video guys, looking forward to episode 29!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Blake!

[@mattheweickelschulte3018]

900yd kill shots are cool and all but finally some up close and personal archery action. Keep it rolling guys!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Matthew! we like it all too!

[@phillipcramer9512]

The joys of bow hunting. Makes it hard with that many eyes on you. Another sweet video.

[@TheMountainProject]

And we keep going back for more!

[@briant_az6509]

Gotta love otc archery! That’s always the most fun time of the year.

[@TheMountainProject]

Yes it is!

[@jesseragland1984]

I love you guys because you’re real. You use vacation time and do “weekend warrior” hunts. It shows that the average working stiff can still get out and do bucket list hunts too, you just have to be disciplined and put your nose to the grind stone. It’s a breath of fresh air to watching people who have turned it into a career with endless endorsements. Not knocking people who have done that, I’m just saying it’s nice to see “normal” guys too.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you! That’s how we feel, just normal people doing what we love.

[@hunt_no_az3912]

Love the OTC archery deer seasons! Guaranteed hunting and a lot of blown stalks 😜 that's the fun of it

[@TheMountainProject]

That’s it!

[@IrishPoet]

Binged watched every episode from the beginning over the last 4 days while trying to shake this flu. Keep up the great work guys!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you! Take care!

[@andersonsakoutdoors728]

Man so close Chase! My heart was pounding as those doe were clearing, too many eyeballs watching! Glad to see some archery!

[@TheMountainProject]

thanks Aaron! I thought i had him.... damn forky!

[@andersonsakoutdoors728]

The Mountain Project haha yea he gotcha! Pretty impressive tho!

[@86mhayez]

This videos are perfect for the off-season blues! Great hunting!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Marshall!

[@jeffreyfalls519]

Great stuff, you hunt how it should be... FUN. Thanks team.

[@TheMountainProject]

If it ain't fun it ain't worth doing! thanks man

[@adamlevine6490]

A great way to spend the weekend!

[@TheMountainProject]

Yes it is, Adam!

[@ryanvanroekel7881]

Haha nice dance moves Kevin

[@TheMountainProject]

👊🏻 Thank you 💃

[@zachbrown4486]

Awesome videos. Love the grit and the grind!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@crookncastle]

Looks dusty and dry for sure! Gotta love the desert

[@TheMountainProject]

Yes it was!

[@hunt_excelpaulbais2876]

There is nothing harder then filming spot and stalk archery hunts. Twice the noise, smell and movement to conceal, but you guys got pretty dang close. Good work

[@TheMountainProject]

You're right! and it keeps us coming back for more

[@AZbone]

All of these videos have me missing sleepless nights laying under the stars

[@TheMountainProject]

It’s coming fast!

[@calebmiller2356]

Love your videos You guys know how to keep it real

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you, that’s what we strive for, as real as it gets. No secrets and just average people

[@kennethdonovan_nm]

I was rooting for you. Thought it was a done deal on the first buck. Thanks for the videos and keep grinding them out.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Kenneth! we were close

[@jakemorales5703]

Hate running outta leave from work!!! Love some spot and stalk!!

[@TheMountainProject]

It's a bummer!

[@jarredplaner8653]

Man so close. I love the spot and stalk! Just ordered a Organic Whitetail shirt! Can’t wait to get it!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks for the support

[@brianwooldridge5027]

Sweet as always! I need to get more serious about chasing deer in December and January! This might have to be my year, although I got busted by a stupid fork in January while stalking a decent 3x3! By the way, thanks for the note on my shirt invoice, Chase!

[@TheMountainProject]

We never take it as serious as we should. But we do have fun!

[@brianwooldridge5027]

At least you're getting out! Holler if you need company! Have 15s, will travel!

[@jakemorales5703]

Finally some archery!!!

[@TheMountainProject]

finally!

[@cynthiaaden3270]

Nice Muleys keep going we wanna see more. Thanks

[@TheMountainProject]

we just need more tags! got more coming soon, thanks for your support

[@zachmoore4938]

Good job, guys! Keep up the work!

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Zach!

[@remingtonlittle]

So close!

[@TheMountainProject]

next time!

[@tylerketterling8564]

Killer videos guys

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Tyler

[@Elkslaya1]

Lmao i been busted too many times like that! I heard him say at first to take those boots off. My boots don’t come off in that cactus and rock and thorns

[@BenSand]

I have way to much vacation left. saving up for sept. keep it up guys.

[@TheMountainProject]

That's a good problem to have!

[@chris_hofius]

Watching this makes the itch even worse! Nice video.

[@TheMountainProject]

It will be here soon!

[@Cdpkook3]

Gone like the wind! Damn forky’s...

[@TheMountainProject]

F###!!

[@ravenfeather7087]

Whew! That's one hell of a nose ring!!

[@BillFriemoth]

Damn forks will get ya every time!

[@TheMountainProject]

busted me good!

[@edwardsabo8368]

Great video.

[@TheMountainProject]

Thank you!

[@andrewshelton7425]

planning on making a trip to do an OTC hunt next year. Any advice on what unfits to stay away from or if any are better then others? Thanks

[@TheMountainProject]

All can be good! Northern half is good in December and southern half can be better in January, also in January you can get a javelina tag. So if you want to get the most of your trip I would say January has best opportunities, unit wise they all get pressure, just depends what you wanna Hunt, muleys or whitetails or desert or high country. A lot can go into picking a unit

[@nathanking6447]

Almost! That is the way bowhunting goes.

[@TheMountainProject]

Yes it is! keeps us coming back

[@brianwinot8185]

Your new format this year is very interesting and telling the entire story as a series of shorts is interesting. My favorite of yours is still the Kodiak bear hunt from last season. It just “felt” different than the other outdoor programming. More artistic, if that’s a word? Outside the norm like Branlon and Rinella. Do you plan on going back and doing a single show in the same “feel” as last years, with any of the different hunts from this year?

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Brian, we talked about making a short film out of the sheep footage. KZbin is the platform for 'the more content, the better', and honestly we cut out a lot of footage on the artistic films. We may make another one in the future, but for now we are just showing everything. We do enjoy making a nice film.

[@bobspacyjr9358]

Yup, that was my January....more stalked than I care to say.

[@TheMountainProject]

Happens to the best of us, Bob!

[@kennyharding511]

Cool hunt Chase I was hoping you would get that buck man hope to didn’t get to meany cactus thorns

[@TheMountainProject]

I was close, Kenny! only a few cactus :)

[@brandongolder4492]

Where can I find the soundtrack? Makes me wanna stomp around the fire and some sort of rain dance or something waking up the deer gods

[@TheMountainProject]

haha, theriversband.bandcamp.com/track/bad-men

[@adamt5410]

Gnarly buck... they always look twice the size as they bound away

[@TheMountainProject]

yeah, i wish we could have sealed the deal on that one

[@adamt5410]

The Mountain Project when I miss an opportunity like that I tell myself it wasn't the one ment for me and it helps

[@jordanwilcher7784]

If I don't draw this year I may have to do that.

[@TheMountainProject]

You should, Jordan

[@QuitoQueso]

Hey guys, are there any units in AZ that you would definitely advise against for rifle hunting mulies? I'm taking a friend for his first time hunting, and I'd like for him at least to get something. Great job as usual in providing quality content!

[@TheMountainProject]

Mule deer are everywhere, I suggest finding an area with low amount of General season tags and putting in some work, or put the odds on you favor and work harder then everyone else. Either way you can find a buck in any unit. We like for general hunts 10, 17a and 17b, 18b, 19b, 19a, 20a, 20c. You should be able to get a tag out of them and their all full of deer.

[@wittelarry1]

Cool vid

[@coledavis5868]

I’m moving to Arizona.

[@TheMountainProject]

The way Arizona is treating you Cole you might have to!

[@tonybonner1916]

what site you shooting on your bow? How many pins?

[@TheMountainProject]

It's a single pin HHA

[@archhaymaker5311]

That black hat is awesome! Where can I find one??

[@TheMountainProject]

We have not made the elk hat in a while. We should bring it back

[@johnmac1137]

good stuff hec's suit will cure that

[@TheMountainProject]

what's a hec's suit?

[@deansande292]

been there a few times

[@armandomadajr2271]

Dam good video..

[@TheMountainProject]

Thanks Armando!

[@gavinbirch8696]

Was the tag two expensive

[@TheMountainProject]

It's not bad at all. I can't remember the exact price

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Well we know which one of you is NOT a mathematician! Best of luck with the old stick and string...always good for some tag soup.

[@TheMountainProject]

Hahaha ya I won’t claim to be one.... just a hunter !

[@bryancolby640]

2 point or bust, only in December. Lol.

[@TheMountainProject]

Oh yeah!

[@sike6346]

What unit is this?

[@TheMountainProject]

14A

[@BillDay]

Damn forkies!

[@TheMountainProject]

bastard! :)

[@zanehubble4699]

I feel the pain of the dusty ranger ride. Probably the worst thing about those

[@TheMountainProject]

But we put up with it because they get us into some good places :)

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

That’s why we need to take kids out hunting more often. Kill them forkies that bust us. Haha

[@TheMountainProject]

Right!!! Haha

[@johnmac1137]

Go on line hecs suit it covers your glow from body up watch hunting with hecs

[@TheMountainProject]

still would have seen the bow moving, if it works

[@johnmac1137]

The Mountain Project I've been wearing it for 6 years and have harvested 6 mule deer slowly walked right to them I wasn't a believer until I wore it and in my years of hunting swear by the suit go to the hecs sight I have 6 hunting buddies that teased me until they sat on a hill and watch me limp over and kill a big buck I had a stroke in 2012 and drag my left foot all 6 of them wear the suit its very light good quality and I'm not a sales rep just found something that really works however the wind still has to be right and you can't waive at the animals but slow movements the deer don't get spooked

[@gladegoodrich2297]

I tell hunters about HECS and they are so stubborn they wont even try it. So I'm going.to let them keep scaring deer away.

[@FishinOnaMission]

i want to start hunting in Arizona next year.. missed out on the draw... only have hunted once.. in wisconsin.. . but this video gives me less and less hope for the future.. lol

[@TheMountainProject]

4% success rate for AZ OTC archery deer hunts. But it’s a lot of fun trying even when it doesn’t work out.

[@FishinOnaMission]

@@TheMountainProject geez that's sounds pretty disheartening hahhaa

[@TheMountainProject]

But it’s fun!

[@huntnusa659]

You guys are great guys. I respect that you need to get some footage. But this video drugs. It looks like a pretty boring hunt and honestly the video is tough to watch it so slow. Just some honest feedback. Good luck with the next one

[@TheMountainProject]

appreciate the feedback

[@bilbobaggins293]

I like it feels like we're right there with them