Into the High Country - Washington Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt | 2021 Hunting Season EP.11

[@pirate330]

What I really appreciate about Samong is his focus on strategy and technique when he's in the outdoors. He's a real thinker in his approach to hunting and fishing. Excellent video!

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@vargmt]

I love the story telling. It comes from a truly genuine guy. It makes me feel like we are friends and I’ve never met the man. His passion for teaching is awesome to see. Keep the videos coming.

[@donnmoIdaho]

Samong: Your hunts, videos, and summaries just keep getting better and better! And, that's saying a lot: Your early videos are excellent! (Was out chasing whitetail here in Idaho this morning. Put a few miles on the boots; but, nothing on the meat pole. Watching your video made for the ultimate ending to a good day. Thank you!)

[@randaman7098]

I’ve hunted big and small game for 50 yrs and considered pretty good but if I had your patience and hunting instincts, I’d be a legend. Damn you’re good.

[@SamongOutdoors]

I don't know about legend, but I do try to be productive to the best of my abilities out there!

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Hey buddy, Another excellent video! I just had my son 6 weeks ago it’s 2 am and he’s sleeping on my chest while I watch your videos well done!!! Good luck and be safe this season

[@chaleelor1994]

Man I can't wait for opening day. I'm so excited!! This video gets me all pumped up. Thank Samong for your efforts and everything it really is relatable and motivating!!! KEEP UP THE HUSTLE!!!

[@bankoofer]

Your channel is so chill. Your focus on letting us in on your strategy and general experience is really nice - it makes the video feelore immersive.

[@85rgreen]

I've been watching your channel for about two years now, it is amazing to see the quality of your hunts. For a young man that goes out with family and friends, the filming and education level is right up there with MeatEaters, Solo Hunters and Randy Newberg. Don't brush it off either, you really are doing a professional quality channel and maybe it's because it's something you truly love, thanks for sharing.

[@SamongOutdoors]

That means a lot! Really appreciate the support!

[@sarahdavis3404]

I'm not a hunter yet but observing to learn right now. To me this is by far better than Meat Eater. I love everything about this channel. I love the genuine and authentic vibes and watching somebody truly enjoying what they are doing and sharing it with the world is pretty cool.

[@nathan4912]

It is refreshing to see the passion and excitement of the experience as a whole and not concerned about antler inches. Nothing ruins a good hunt more than someone who gets a tape measure out before a skinning knife.

[@timberg7377]

It's so true, the backcountry is a great teacher, it shows you love, but it's tough love.. It will bring to your knees with the lowest of lowes, in one minute and in very next, it will reward you with some very special moments...

[@joshk3476]

It’s awesome you put your friend on animals samong. I don’t think Nate would be too successful without your passion and intuition.

[@travelsalottofish]

I have the outdoor channel and I would put Samongs videos against any of those shows. This young man is killing it. Great job and keep it up. I love the content

[@roberthern3057]

Congratulations guys!! To find deer on your first high backcountry hunt is a success, but to find bucks and get one is absolutely amazing!! Love your content Samong and can’t wait for your next adventure!!

[@Jericho_bella]

Been watching for a few years now I would say 4-5 and ur videos have only gotten better thanks my dude

[@smokeymcspitter]

Great video guys !! It’s exciting to watch. I’m gonna keep watching 😊

[@williamcooke6056]

Great hunt, Samong, Steve, Nate! With all those 2 points, I'll get you get more than one legal buck next year! And I'll bet someone brings a bear tag! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@robertpepper2767]

Outstanding video. You really capture the excitement of the whole hunt keep them coming can’t wait till your next one. Thank you for the effort!! Bob P

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thank you, Bob!

[@josephdanao8934]

Love this video, I enjoyed my hunts especially after returning with my kill. I'm jealous in that your first encounter in a new area for you, you come into a group of deer like the video proves you had. I congratulate you on your video, and hopefully we'll be enjoying many more from you and your fellow hunters.

[@Justin-zs1ql]

Awesome video mong. One of my favorites of yours. Nate seems like a stand up dude as well. Glad he got one. God bless you bro.

[@Highintensityhealth]

47:50 That bear’s a monster! 💪🏽

[@sav300]

Absolute monster bear!!

[@thomasmackay9264]

ANOTHER OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! Truly admire your hunting ability and drive !!!!

[@8r2nd0nS]

Just wanted to give you a huge shout out and thank you for all the content you put out Samong! Doing my first out of state hunt next month coming to Washington hoping to land on a elk. Your videos have definitely given me a better idea on not only the terrain but ideas on the hunt. Stay safe and keep pushing out the awesome content brotha!

[@bickabraham2397]

Where about you going in Washington?

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks man! Good luck on the elk hunt! It's a tough state to hunt elk but it's certainly doable!

[@8r2nd0nS]

@@bickabraham2397 I can’t remember the name of the exact area. My friend has a family cabin up there and invited me to come up with him this year. I do know that it’ll be western side. I’ll have to ask him for a better description of where

[@johngeddes7894]

Up above

[@dcroxby]

Nice work guys! Makes me happy to see new hunters getting after it in the right way. It’s not just about killing animals. It’s about hunting in an ethical manner, always respecting the game that we persue. Remember that the stalk is essence of the hunt. Your shooting distances should shrink as you master this craft. I think you guys get it.

[@joseespinoza4780]

Love your self-videos they are authentic bro. You remind me so much of my son. God bless you brother.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thank you, Jose! God bless!

[@011CJ]

I still have not filed a single tag in my life but I keep trying and I love watching you vids That help to keep my hopes up thanks again and God bless

[@vadenk4433]

Dude your videos are getting ridiculously good. Much respect

[@slinger3350]

Great film work as usual & especially on Nate's shot. Really like your content.

[@markmortimore7014]

Your best video ever!! What an amazing experience!!

[@ikespivitz5136]

I've been watching your videos for 3 day's straight!

[@soulfongher]

Great job. I could feel your excitement and energy. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

A good way to secure field dressing and campsites is to use a portable electric fence. The lightest one out there weighs only 2.4 lbs and it’s powerful enough to deter a hungry griz. Just a suggestion

[@zerotheherojjhayden7624]

Bro, your vids have improved so much... I was stubbed like 2 years ago and broke phone, well hunting season was rolling around and remember your channel.... Your killing it and great job

[@SamongOutdoors]

Great to have you back! Thanks for the continued support!

[@PRIZM_LOCK]

Please Please keep all your videos like this. As usual, phenomenal videos!

[@peterschryver]

What a great hunting trip to capture on video! Couldn’t help thinking if you had a bear tag and harvested that slob of a bear, it may have taken two days just to pack it out! Your learning lessons shared at the end are very much appreciated. Nice touch. The subtle additions to your videos make them some of the best content out there.

[@nickthoj]

This some pro level glass and trek hunting, good stuff Samong, been enjoying every single video of yours since the chicken coop days lol

[@bowhunterspokane]

This is pure love of hunting. I love it. Excellent video, been watching since you started and this it a polished quality video

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Fixing dinner (Elk ground patty), while watching the hunt. Perfect Thanks Samong

[@SamongOutdoors]

Hope the elk meats are treating you well!

[@Eric-gi9kg]

@@SamongOutdoors once the ground even a bit thawed...I've enjoying it emensly. When you have a few minutes..I've got a bottle of honey for you and the family.

[@mjones6115mj]

High Buck Hunts season in Washington State is awesome!

[@509CCB]

Good stuff Samong. That was a great hunt. I really see a difference in your videography and editing skills. You are getting better all the time. Keep it up brother.

[@itsobvious5835]

That was the absolute finest quality hunting video I have ever seen. First class🤛

[@anthonyspicer874]

You guys are truly living life... Love your hunts👍

[@TievelaneyWest]

What a great hunt! Thanks for the lessons learned at the end. Very cool that you and Nate worked together to get that buck.

[@goadventuree]

Fantastic work! Keep doing what you love! Inspiration and motivation for this flat land Midwestern boy to tackle the Mountains of Montana.

[@kenbob126]

love your videos . real life stuff going on here. keep up the great videos....

[@terryyang6877]

Excellent hunt and thank you for sharing your hunting experience with us. It’s a dream come true for Nate, first high country and it’s all captured under Samong’s outdoor.

[@Gizmo355]

Your videos continue to both improve and impress. Well done guys.

[@ETNEVOS23]

What an amazing hunt and video ! Great work my man !!! Your content is throughly enjoyable. Your patience is impeccable. 👍🏾😎

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad it's enjoyable and not boring lol.

[@daledavis3651]

Good to see young hunters working hard and having a some success.

[@orrinbennett7253]

Not sure if it’s been asked before but what kind of portable mini bipod are you using at 30:50? Great video.

[@hoyt7710]

Awesome. Really enjoy the enjoy the videos. Looking into going to Idaho next year for mule deer hunt. Congrats.

[@hblegal8309]

You guys are impressive young men. Outstanding!!

[@seanstone8845]

Can't wait to hunt this year, this got me super activated.

[@elkeater8672]

A couple words of wisdom. Get a Katadyn pro hiker water pump. Iodine tablets can cause heart palpitations, I found this out the hard way 6 days into a back country elk hunt. Also, when scouting look for north facing slopes, those hold the most feed. Looks like a great trip, keep up with the great adventures. The PNW has some great areas.

[@reillycavanaugh8053]

Nice shot!! This makes me hyped for hunting season

[@Tannehill1211]

Thanks for giving us mileage when spotting deer. It’s good reference to see how others glass.

[@owenh6060]

Great videos! You are great at making the viewer part of your hunt.

[@stevegrimm6936]

Hunted the Pasayten 15 years ago, it is a fun hunt in the high country but you definitely earn your bucks hiking in. Saw you had the same water issues we did, we had to pack in all our water, it made for a heavy hike in.

[@DrDanTDC]

I’ve done that hunt for many years in the Alpine Lakes. It’s not easy, well done.

[@dond5665]

yes Samong excellent as usual.

[@california199_7]

I usually call in sick for work whenever it rains or snow for deer season. Little snow coming to California right now.

[@anthonysqually7933]

Awesome videos samong i love your hunting knowledge. Keep doing a great job 👍

[@wilfredsalacup7810]

For sure I’m learning more about your knowledge about hunting you know what you are doing, I can’t stop watching your videos since I found you

[@wovoka9967]

When is the second part of your backpack review and comparison coming out? Love all of the work you put in as a fellow Pacific Northwest hunter.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks TD! Part 2 will probably come out sometime in January because I want to run thoroughly run through all the packs this season first. In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions!

[@wovoka9967]

As it stands are you preferring the Exo or the Stone Glacier more? I'm in the market for a new backcountry pack and am torn between the two and haven't taken the trip to Boise yet to test them both out

[@SamongOutdoors]

That's a tough one because both really go toe-to-toe with each other. If I had to choose right now, I'd choose the Stone Glacier by like a pinch of a margin. The only reason is because the SG just feels slightly more comfortable around my waist. This is literally the only reason. Both bag designs are great (I would pick the Exo 4800 if based on bag design strictly).

[@wovoka9967]

Thank you so much for the quick reply, I was slightly concerned by the lumbar pad slipping and the softness that I've heard of for Exo but I was tending to lean more towards their bag design. Either way it'll be nice to pick up a new bag. If you're ever interested in trophy muleys Sourhern Oregon is the place to go!

[@sthaooutdoors2971]

Amazing video samong. Continue doing what you do and get em next time! Congrats Nate!!

[@madtownangler]

I like the close-ups of the deer. The biggest mule deer and elk I've ever seen was at the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico when I hiked it in High School with a church group. Imagine thousands of acres and no one hunting anything kind of took me a while to get used to little whitetail deer again.

[@Dano3280]

Samong wow what a great hunt!! I love your excitement and passion for all aspects of the hunt is great watching your hunts and look forward to many more. Oh ya make sure you have bear tag in your pocket next time🤣 what a bruiser of a bear that was!! 👍

[@Longtrailside]

Nothing better than hunting with friends!

[@SamongOutdoors]

True that!

[@tacojesus]

I want to preface this by saying I am not a hunter nor have I ever hunted anything but my interest was peaked late last year, I wanted to take a bear to eat and hang its pelt on my cabin wall. I have watched a lot of hunting videos but they are usually old and grainy or just bad quality and edited to make the hunter look like a master. With all that being said I greatly appreciate your videos and the amount of information they offer. As a future hunter I love the elaboration on pretty much every topic of hunting as you approach them. Thank you very much.

[@darksoil9780]

What a good way to start the weekend! I love your videos!

[@brandonlewis1376]

Throw a bipod on those rifles! They truly work wonders. I love my Harris 25C. Amazing video! Regards, fellow Washington mulie chaser.

[@Crt5]

Hi Samong, great video. I really like the longer length of the video and how you explain your strategy clearly and with maps. It makes me more confident for the day I finally get out to do a longer, high country hunt out here in BC. Congratulations on the memorable and successful hunt! Just 1 question, what is the name of that bino monopod you guys are using?

[@SamongOutdoors]

Appreciate the feedback! That monopod would be the Kestrel Glassing Systems monopod.

[@christianmagrum3282]

His strategy and actions are so well thought out, I’m more of a I’m gonna run up a mountain and hope I find one kind of guy

[@MrYoungmolah]

Your videos are GOLD

[@thundarx36th]

Great video and hunt!!! Enjoy watching all your footage Samong. You do a great job.

[@bryceesary4855]

The left hand side of that basin was my camp from last year .

[@allanclose9684]

Nice video. Hey I have a few pointers for you when looking into the sun. Get something over and in front of your spotting scope for shade. MOVE INTO A SHADY PLACE. Sometimes I use my hat, sometimes i I used my shirt hung in a stick . Use anything for shade. Also dont look directly at the horn, look just to the side and you will be able to see better how many points the deer has.

[@DRMREM1]

Great hunt to you and Nate! Learning is a never ending journey. Keep up the great content brother!

[@jtjt3823]

Missed the high buck hunt this year after a lot of preparation. But I’m glad to see it they your lens. Nice job!

[@freddieg5080]

Great video brother

[@tanyajenkins919]

Congratulations guys quite a stalk hope u get 2

[@ramiroabarcajr8783]

I work 14 hrs today and I was super tired 🥱 but when I see 1:02:10 video I was this one is a good one for the books boy’s 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🐻🐻🐻🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@SamongOutdoors]

😅

[@jasonfelter7828]

What is the stabilizing stick you hooked up you your Binos when you were glassing up the forky?? Super curious, never seen anything like that! Awesome video too!!

[@SamongOutdoors]

That's a Kestrel Glassing Systems monopod. I actually have a code that you could use to save some cash if you're interested in buying one. SY10

[@WildAtHeart_1]

Well documented hunt. Thanks for sharing the experience. Good work.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@johnsnyder5470]

Great job creating this video. You made me feel like I was right there with you!

[@spatt1]

What was the bipod you guys were using for that uphill shot at the buck?? Small lightweight looking one you handed over to him. Great videos. You’re doing a great job!!

[@joevargas925]

Love the videos man! I am sure you get invites often but if you ever find your way to southern Oregon it would be an honor to share deer camp with you!

[@rickdavisdavis9190]

fantastic hunt, great video, congratulations on that dandy buck.

[@beevang8190]

Ever thought about doing a mountain lion or prog horn hunt..? That would be a banger as well...thank u 4 sharing

[@coltergood]

Hey Samong, really love your videos! What part of Washington are you in? I'm a youth hunter trying to get a feel for different spots.

[@southbaygladiator7748]

Love your videos just discovered them. Wouldn’t be unloading any weapons while skinning an animal out though, even if you are carrying sidearms.

[@paultaylorbikes]

Not a hunter, never shot a gun BUT man this is way better than garbage on TV!!!

[@garytowne1548]

One of your best videos. keep it up.

[@markwebb9911]

Man that was an outstanding video!!!👍👍

[@btha01982]

I give you so much credit brother. . .love your videos

[@Doofyy11]

Looks like ALOT OF FUN!!!!!

[@bobbyperrine4049]

Shot my first washington buck last year on the high buck. By far the best hunting I've ever done !

[@SamongOutdoors]

Definitely one of the best and of the HARDEST hunts I've done!

[@bobbyperrine4049]

@@SamongOutdoors absolutely!

[@aaronf9146]

Can either of you give me, a brand new hunter, an idea as to which wilderness you’ve hunted in high buck with success? I want to increase my hunting days/chances so doing a high buck will give me more days. I’m most familiar with the Pasayten.

[@johanolivier4424]

Love your hunting adventures. I'm from Africa we hunt where a lot of the animals want to eat you or kill you. Can't wait to see when you get your buck👍

[@dkbkjk68]

Really appreciate you guys video doing a great job what is that binocular stick you are using ?

[@rdgsupafli]

Awesome hunt and some great memories just tagged out yesterday myself

[@aaronf9146]

Did you use the Luxe Hexpeak on this hunt? And if so how did it perform? I have one as well and am debating on buying the 1.5p inner.

[@brettbehm4428]

Hello, this is the first video of yours that I’ve come across...I have to admit that I am very impressed!! I will be binge watching now lol. Damn that was a big bear! How do you like that Javalin bipod? I just ordered the same one.