180" URBAN GIANT on Opening Day!: Story of Rufus

[@brycehickman6841]

Never been a godly man just wasn’t brought up that way but after watching y’all for the last few years i have taken some of yalls advise and have takin the time in the blind during them dark hours to think and thank the big man for providing all the great things I have in life. I also thank y’all for opening my eyes.! Love what y’all do can’t wait to see more videos! Y’all are awesome!

[@matthewpatstone5933]

You are awesome…👍

[@lombardfortsoniii8124]

They know THE TRUTH. Keep listening. Surrender to Christ. I don’t know you but I will pray for you right now.

[@hipxle]

Amen brother I’m so proud of you

[@jdansie]

Wonderful comment Bryce!

[@lukejohnson4708]

Amen brother surrendering your life to Christ and asking him to forgive you for all the sin you have committed and to come in to your heart Romans 10:9 Best design I have ever made

[@jimowens381]

The more I watch you guys, the more I love it. And it ain't just about the hunting. Y'all definitely have your priorities in order. God bless!!

[@jeremycasper5181]

God is good to us all time it’s blessing to harvest a deer like that

[@jacobbiggs5113]

Amen

[@Hardslidda]

People think it’s bad but it’s gods work

[@laffytaffy4675]

I hope y’all read this! I was raised in church. I’m a strong believer but I’ve fell backwards with going to church like i should. Sunday is my only day off and i find every excuse to say i just wanna rest I’ll go next week. But when i just watched this man have a 180 inch deer on the ground and he left that deer there to make sure he spent time with the creator. You just hit me right in the heart with this. I just realized my priorities aren’t where they should be. I wouldn’t of left that deer like he just did. So i know I’m not where i should be. But you can bet your bottom dollar i will tell a diff story come next week. Awesome awesome video my brother. The most powerful part wasn’t the kill. It was him leaving to go to church. None of this is possible without the man above. And he just spoke to me through you guys! Thank you for that.

[@DavidEllisYawtYawt]

May God bless you more for your understanding

[@deeraretosmart2213]

I wanna see a podcast where they talk about big deer they never had the chance to film, I think that would be lit.

[@Hustleoutdoors]

i want that too!

[@tripleeathletics]

You wanna see it, or hear it? Lol, I’d be good with just hearing that, But it’s a Great idea though Sir!

[@WagerTalkWyatt]

This would be awesome

[@kylezimmerman2517]

I would be down for that.. would be WAY better to see the podcast though, and that way they can sprinkle in trail cam pics also

[@daltonstansick8930]

I like that idea to

[@caseyjoe8651]

I haven’t hunted very long and I’m self taught. Watching you guys teaches me so much about hunting.. thank y’all for everything y’all do it’s much appreciated from Casey in Kentucky

[@chrisregular9135]

You guys never disapoint! Bar is set high for everyone else this season. I'm having the same spider issues in Alabama, I'm guessing it is all the rain. We got a few more weeks before our season starts but I'm motivated after that video!

[@justicefall1917]

I have great respect for a man that would leave a buck like that to take his family to church! Words can’t really describe how I feel about that! I’ve been a hunter all my life and I started back to church in 2005 after way too many years of turning my back on God. Just want each of you to know that I love this channel and I love each of y’all! Thank y’all for putting our Savior first in your life!! Good bless y’all and keep y’all safe!

[@laffytaffy4675]

I’m literally in tears thinking about him walking away from a deer i could only dream of killing. To go church, it was like god just slapped me right in the jaw and said ya see son this is following me. I don’t have words to describe how powerful that was.

[@bootstrapoutdoors8686]

Yeah and if he would have just went and recovered it the night before like he should have he could have done both and not wasted the meat.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

@@bootstrapoutdoors8686 or bumped it clean out of there and never recovered any of it...

[@kitimatrandom2586]

You got to have one of the best hunting shows out there you show the truth and the struggle and all the work required on hunting big bucks unlike other hunting shows that just show the hunt and kill of the animal and filled with ton of ads keep up the good work and can’t wait for new episodes to come out

[@benmcqueen2957]

Watching this video and seeing Kindle be so ready to go to church solves what I have been debating. Being 16 I would rather hunt then go to church. I have realized now that if I really start putting God first in my life again I will have a great season. Season starts tomorrow and can't wait. Thank you guys so much for sticking with it!!!!

[@johnlovvorn9432]

Congratulations Kendall, great way to start off the season. Great to see you take the time to worship the king of kings in the midst of a 170” laid out.

[@arbassin7932]

I can not stop watching this video!!!! R.I.P. to the fine man you lost. I will pray for y’all!!!!!!!!!!

[@tjzimmerman4683]

Man what an amazing looking buck! I think what I love most about this video is the story. Often I find myself in the tree thinking about family and friends who have gone on as well. Also props to Lee for sending him to get his church on!!! Great witness you have on believers and non believers! Good luck the rest of the season!

[@caseyeiseler]

We've all felt those feelings from sick stomach to complete happiness and relief! Thank you for taking us along the journey and congrats to the crew! God Bless 🙏

[@trevorandre4386]

I just got into urban hunting and seeing what y’all do just makes me more proud to be an archery hunter in the making… Haven’t had chance to harvest one this year but hoping I can by the end of the year! God bless y’all in everything y’all do for the hunting community!

[@gregoryduncan795]

Thank yall for what yall do. I grew up in ga and now I drive a semi so I'm very rarely able to go to church or hunt so being able to watch yall I'm able to stay humble and it keeps me thanking God for all I am able to have and the time I have to hunt when I can

[@treverboutin7554]

Can’t wait for my ol lady to get home from work. She loves your channel just as much as I do. Nothing like a crusher seek one video on hunters eve! Good luck to all fellow hunters this season!🤘🏻

[@timber4896]

Congrats man !! I just lost a good Friend/Bow hunting buddy to covid as well. We are all blessed to be here. Cherish every moment this season with friends and family.

[@matthewcampbell8442]

Great video! And a big thank you for whatever role you guys played in going to bat for KZbin hunting creators in the last two weeks!

[@wglide444]

Loved it! Putting our Savior first is awesome. Been archery hunting all my life (now 64). Got the buck of my life this year ("the beast") while hunting with my son. I was so thankful I sat down and cried. The fact my son was with me made me beyond happy. God is good. PS; while watching I thought the shot was darn near perfect. Good stuff - I'm going to subscribe.

[@Eich13R]

CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it. You all deserve the success you’ve had the last few years. Love the channel

[@holdenhaynes6569]

Let’s gooo I was praying y’all would post a video I’m out of school on quarantine and I get to watch this banger of a video before my opening day Saturday

[@southernseth449]

This is my first season bow hunting and I owe it to y’all wouldn’t have done it without watching y’all and I have been hunting less than a week and I just shot a 250 pound hog today and hoping to get some deer soon

[@stevena.bigelow9351]

This video blessed my heart so much. Been watching you guys for a couple of years now and I can't tell how much it means to me to watch men who love the Lord like I do, who bow hunt. Congratulations to Kendell for a magnificent animal. God is SOOO good to us!

[@ClayTallStories]

Great vid men.

[@alabamatrout6985]

I’m glad y’all are still uploading despite what KZbin is putting you through. Keep posting and we will keep watching! Best of luck this year and congratulations on the monster!

[@BootheelBucks]

I would do anything to get where you guys have gotten. So awesome to see things back on track and starting the season out with absolute stud! Congrats Kendall!

[@joesanchez1124]

Yes banana spiders have been super crazy. I ran into maybe 2 in 2019-2021. This month getting ready for the season I’ve ran into at least 6.

[@chadnorrell6483]

It's amazing watching y'all, y'all show the bad ok good and great parts of bowhunting in general. Keep up the great work.

[@rodneykimberlyhenry5056]

God first, then the rest will fall in place. It literally warmed my heart, to see them man leave a deer of a lifetime for most, to go and worship the one who gave it life. God bless and keep on keeping on.

[@Brandon-uo1rv]

Big deer, keeping God in the picture, and having fun. I'm becoming a big fan of you guys. Congrats on the success

[@sethwells5266]

Yesssss sirrrrr! Class drops yesterday, new video on an absolute stud that I’ve been waiting to see since y’all posted forever ago about it and most importantly, y’all getting your monetization back!! Congratulations yall

[@yazooyellowcats1403]

That lack of penetration is with a hit in that location is why when I managed a commercial bowhunting lodge we didn’t allow mechanical broadheads. Fixed blade broaheads don’t have as much of a chance to deflect upon impact.

[@Insubordinate1204]

Amen! Killed a doe last weekend. She wasn’t huge but my slicktrick when THROUGH the spine, 1 lung and severed the artery to the heart. She went maybe 20 feet.

[@lukearmistead265]

@@Insubordinate1204 i shot my first deer with a bow the other day with a swacker 2 in and I hit top lung spine and it dropped her

[@jadon8638]

So broadheads that have the blades that extend on impact deflect more than the other kind?

[@yazooyellowcats1403]

They definitely are more prone to it

[@kylekremser3233]

The bond you guys with each other and god are truly something people can look up to!

[@themechanic4082]

The story, the hunt, the love for it there is nothing even like it

[@bjmgolf3651]

Well done Kendall ! Awesome that you could share the experience with your buddies at Seek One and pay respects to someone that helped the group as well as others throughout his life. Excellent content and praise be to God !

[@mikesweeney5134]

Awesome buck! Well deserved & sorry for your loss. I’ve been waiting for ya to kick off the 2021 season!!!

[@treyadams1512]

Refreshing seeing this content again! Much love!

[@jayleit6881]

awesome vid. glad to see you guys back posting

[@bubdavis2002]

Everytime I watch y’all I like it more and more to see Kendall leave that buck and go to church means everything to me god and family most important thing y’all keep it up

[@fulllifeadventures]

The way that buck was just standing there right below was crazy. Great video!

[@poohbear3678]

Man the things I’d do to meet you guys and especially go on a hunt with you all! Just great down to earth Christian men, keep up the good work guys!

[@lukehartmanfunchannel5346]

Wow what a giant really love seeing the excitement when yall found him

[@ReelnFishn]

Banana spiders are big here in west Tennessee also!! They are scary looking! Gets me everytime!

[@ppha7665]

Glad u found it. Big reason I built a higher FOC arrow and stopped shooting mechanicals.

[@JoshDMinton]

The banana spiders here in arkansas are crazy this year!!!

[@WYWHA]

Congratulations, what a stud! Keep fighting the good fight.. God bless..

[@mi_bowhunter80]

Great deer, great story! Couldn't happen to a better bunch of godly men!! Congrats on all your continued success 🙌

[@peavinehall4749]

Y'all make it look easy. Awesome way to start the season

[@thehuntingparadox2291]

Love this video. U all are an inspiration for those of us trying to start a channel, thank you for all you do for so many!

[@conorbell1684]

I have been waiting for this video since the season started, thank you

[@allenpennington9691]

Derwin was a great guy my mom and brother worked for him at GAC, I worked with him about 15 years ago.

[@chrismayer7762]

Blood Easter egg hunts! I love them....

[@justinjhauser5110]

Congrats brother!!! Sorry for your loss!

[@markkersh2629]

Since you asked, spiders have been crazy in Virginia this season. Every time I go out I get a face full of webs. All types of spiders. Around my house we have had a big uptick as well.

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Memory of a lifetime. Great video!

[@scottmercer545]

Thank you for being a show of faith .God first then everything else will fall in place.

[@theoutdoorswithsundown4576]

Great video as always, please make a video about sheds y'all have found, would love to see your collection

[@timothychristian9140]

Congratulations on an awesome buck and thanks for not being ashamed to share your faith.

[@sfowler8942]

Beautiful deer! Best part is the sharing of your faith. Thanks

[@zackboothe1228]

That’s awesome. I hit an elk there this year and thought I smoked him. Super happy for you guys.

[@michaelosborne8903]

I lost my Dad to covid Sept 4th. I'm going to do my best to carry on through this season. I don't know who I'm going to call anymore. Congratulations

[@jakepaul4836]

dude i am actually ur biggest fan and i could not imagine where i would be if i never saw that seek one trailer for charlie 10 mins after it came out

[@fishingwithaview]

Keep the main thing the main thing. Love it. That's all that matters. Love how you guys aren't ashamed to share about Jesus. Awesome video! Congrats!!

[@landongrammer6576]

To your curiosity of banana spiders in other states, in our north Florida woods you can't take 10 steps without having another one in your face. I carry a spider stick while walking around in there right now. Looking forward to watching the rest of this hunt. Thank you

[@mattmilk]

I’m thrilled for you Kendall! Great job to all of you all associated with Seek One! Best wishes moving forward with KZbin.

[@tripleeathletics]

Kendall, I lost my best friend to Covid also. We were best friends forever & had the same Birthday. We laid him to rest last week & I’m not sure if I’ll be able to go hunting now. So I know exactly how you feel Sir. Sorry for your loss, & Congrats on a Great Buck!

[@BowlesBrothersPursuits]

This will give you chills right here !!

[@lawrencelewis1036]

One problem you had with penetration was using a mechanical. The other was probably arrow weight. When you see a mechanical stopped buy a rib like that it's telling.

[@PNY15458]

Agreed. I shoot a Slick Trick Magnum (125gr) pushed by a 352gr arrow (477gr finished weight) out of a 62lb Bowtech and rarely don't get a pass thru and an inch or two of dirt on the other side. Expandable head/light arrow combo is overrated in my opinion.

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

I can’t believe these guys are still shooting mechanicals with all the info out there about how terrible they are with penetration.

[@derekwill]

@@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00 you have to remember that they are often hunting smaller tracts of land and can't risk the deer running for hundreds of yards. Even with a great shot , a deer shot with a fixed blade could run for a while. I used grim reapers and have always had a full pass through and watched the deer die within eyesight

[@nathandeane393]

Opening day here in VA is in two days, and I can't wait to get in the stand!

[@coreygreco5087]

Very informative. Great work!

[@Intimidator82]

What a Buck! Time in the stand is a great time to spend with family and friends, past and present. We are truly spoiled with the resources available for what we enjoy, and it's only fitting that we thank those who are responsible for making it.

[@AON_Outdoors]

Need a hard freeze or snow to send the banana spiders packing!! Had them all frozen in their webs down in south GA a few years back and they haven’t been back near as bad since. I have noticed more this year than usual since the major kill off because we used to have a ton.

[@bassma5ter11]

Awesome video gents! Stay safe and keep up the hard work and great videos!

[@jasonhaga5412]

Great episode!!! Congrats on a great buck.

[@yeeyangoutdoors2783]

God is good. What a blessing it is you guys have. Glad to see y’all again. Didn’t know if ya wag going to post anymore videos or not. Good luck to the rest of y’all’s year.

[@rogerred3206]

That was an awesome video guys keep up the good work God bless you through your struggles 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@craigchamblee5765]

The bond you guys have is so awesome...always put God 1st.. Congrats on a true Giant!!

[@chrisbarrett6934]

I can't express how bad I've been waiting for a deer season video! And what a heck of a way to start!

[@chrisbarrett6934]

A GA deer video that is! I grew up hunting in GA but have lived in SC since 98! Our season opened up Aug 15th. Ive sat twice and killed 2 bucks and a fat nanny.

[@daltonstansick8930]

Great job guys. Love to see what your doing! Just recently starting watching the videos but I’ve been subscribed for a while now. And in the past few weeks watching your videos, I’ve learned so much and am already getting on bigger deer than I’ve been seeing for the past 5 years I’ve been hunting. You guys are so inspirational keep up the good work and always keep god on your side and he will bring you good in return!!👍🏼

[@SUBURBANBOWHUNTER]

Incredible as always!! Congratulations Kendall!!

[@calvinh.8882]

CONGRATS!! What an awesome buck! As for what y'all said about the deer and Kudzu, my uncle had 100-acres in north-eastern Georgia, and he had about 5-acres around his house that he kept manicured, and there was about a half-acre of Kudzu in the back yard that had about 50-60 yards cleared/mowed all the way around it to help keep it under control, and a herd of deer came there every afternoon to eat some of it, and then after dark, they would bed down in the clearing between the Kudzu and the woods and sleep. There was one buck that was a giant! You would think someone had dropped like a monster Ohio buck off there. lol. He was a 15-point that had to be pushing close to 200-inches. My uncle did not allow anyone to hunt there, or should I say his boss (His wife) didn't allow it. lol. But anyway, the deer loved that Kudzu.

[@robertmashburn3900]

That is so awesome. Coyotes got to him but that's what we go through as being a hunter and we take the good with the bad. The thing is yall did right backing out and stayed with it and got the reward of a great buck. Congrats guys

[@rattlehunter_outdoors2156]

Congrats man that’s a buck of a lifetime!!!and sorry for your loss

[@landangaskill7659]

It’s a good day when you get in from fishing and you see seek one posted

[@stndpenguin]

time for a heavier arrow setup? Did it hit the offside shoulder? seems like an odd angle to get guts and shoulder. Mechanical deflection? Congrats

[@stewsoutdooradventures1020]

Awesome buck and story. Great content guys!

[@trevorlawson1714]

Happy you found him, but that's why you shoot a heavier arrow and fixed blade. Should have got an easy pass through with that shot. Make a for a lot less stress.

[@heinchneitschke2577]

New subscriber. Great deer congrats. I especially like the faith you show in your content. I will be a long time subscriber. Thank you Men.

[@jameswalters4358]

Awesome video. Thanks for keeping the hunt alive.

[@countryb0y3006]

Awesome deer. The velvet will make a cool mount.

[@haiden_07]

Congratulations heck of a start to the season

[@Fgg.unknown.brawlstars]

Here in myrtle beach SC the banana spiders this year are terrible as well and they're way bigger on average than prior years in the woods. Also have seen a ton of turkeys this year so far and have had 3 chances of killing one with a bow if they were in season.

[@wedorecoverlifewithernesth3580]

Keep the main thing the main thing! Wow!

[@TheBassGuy]

I hope KZbin changes the policy and let’s y’all start making some money again yall definitely deserve it.

[@timothyhowell7047]

My cousin was telling me about this with some of these hunting shows. I didn't think I would see another seek one episode. What's the deal with the new rule or whatever it is?

[@FreebornOutdoors]

They aren't demonetized anymore

[@montgomeryalred9485]

Yes those spiders are crazyyyy this year all over the south. Great deer!!

[@thesouthernlife4061]

Cant wait to see the mount that's just as good as watching the hunt

[@davidlennon2997]

I think we need Ray to video some hunts this fall! Maybe write stuff down a bit lol! Loved the hunt and the fact that he kept god and his family first!

[@jeremylester4028]

Really looked like the arrow deflected upon impact. I would love to get a rundown on what broadhead was used my guess would be mechanical head.

[@RKeaton]

looked like a rage no collar

[@Steven-yv2rb]

Rage is what it looked like when they compared arrows in the dark. Lack of penetration is fairly common with them. Shot 2 deer with them and a 450gr arrow out of a well tuned bow and got 4” and 8” of penetration hitting behind the shoulder. Lost one deer and the other ran a ways. Went to fixed heads and a little heavier setup (500plus gr) and haven’t had that issue since.

[@jacksonhowell7242]

Same here on the banana spiders! In central florida they're all over the place i've never seen so many.