SHOP STORIES: Death By Dysentery (A Tragic New Mexico Elk Hunt)

In this episode of SHOP STORIES, Randy Newberg takes us back to an old New Mexico archery elk hunt that never aired on television. There are plenty of reasons why it didn't make the cut for TV, which Randy goes into more detail about.
From an overprotective resident sticking nails into the sidewall of Randy's tires, a cameraman quitting at last minute due to being overworked and underpaid, and being overconfident about being able to handle "5 Alarm Chili"; there are plenty of stories to be told.
**
MERCH!: bit.ly/2qtvRAC
Use promo code: RANDY for $50 store credit in the goHUNT gear shop when you sign up for the goHUNT INSIDER service OR 10% bit.ly/2E9YEyM
Use promo code: RANDY at checkout for 15% off Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls bit.ly/2KGMZvX
Use promo code: RANDY at checkout for 15% off Gerber Gear bit.ly/2qhG53K
CAMERA GEAR WE USE:
Main Camera: amzn.to/2JjUt4U
Video/Photo Camera: amzn.to/2BGSH9H
GoPro: amzn.to/2MJ83ke
Shotgun Mic: amzn.to/2WfJ37E
Versatile Lens: amzn.to/2W9KLam
Cheaper Versatile Lens: amzn.to/31IHXlK
Long Lens: amzn.to/2pLXYdA
Wide Lens: amzn.to/2BHvBQg
Subscribe to Randy Newberg, Hunter
goo.gl/4TZOiJ
Watch on Amazon: amazon.com/v/randy
Download Episodes: randynewberg.vhx.tv/
Instagram: / randynewberghunter
Facebook: / randynewberg
Forum: www.HuntTalk.com
Website: www.RandyNewberg.com
Twitter: / randynewberg

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching another episode of Shop Stories, let me know if you want us to keep producing these episodes!

[@_israelpizana]

Please do!

[@michaeloneill411]

Yes, one of best part of the sport of hunting is the camaraderie between hunters and shared struggles, hunting shows miss this piece. Appreciate the public land realities you capture as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@Rebel_Scum1]

Randy, personally I think its great for you to share a story like this. Something like this has happened to a lot of people and it makes you more relatable to the viewers. Keep on putting out the great content!

[@MrAcuta73]

YES! Keep them up! What more do we really take from hunting that lasts other than the stories? Good/bad/ugly...it's the legacy we carry with us, and hopefully pass on.

[@coleburns6177]

Love these!!!! Keep it up

[@levimartin3247]

Omg 😂😂by far one of the best stories I’ve ever heard please let there be more

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching, maybe we will produce more.

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Being from northern Arizona, I can attest to outsiders eating our chili 🤣 mild to us is scorching to most everyone else.

[@haroldbleemel8537]

@@Fresh_Tracks You HAVE to! I've already sent these to my brother, wife, and son! LOL

[@awalienswarehouse2255]

Best a story ever keep on going Randy

[@stonersweet420]

We need more of these, great story hahaha

[@CodeDoctorJet]

OMG I've never laughed so hard. "bareback on a belt sander with no underwear"... yea... that's pretty rough.

[@davestadnik8739]

Watched this on my lunch break today and was laughing uncontrollably! Had tears in my eyes and cheeks hurt at the end , great story Randy keep the shop stories coming 👍 great job as always guys 🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@Bamapride1000]

I really enjoy the “shop talk” lol. You have a way of telling stories that keeps me rolling and a smile on my face the whole time. I can relate to the chili as I had some myself one time that lit me up and for the next 4 days I thought I was dying from the rearrangement of my stomach. It took me a long time to eat chili after that and chili was one of my favorite meals especially using the Wild game I’d harvested. I happened to be deer hunting in the Midwest when my story takes place and I believe I probably ruined some of the best places I had to hunt forever. Keep em coming and we will continue to be very entertained

[@Bamapride1000]

I do have one question, was you hollering COME ON ICE CREAM? Lol.

[@clintramsdell4895]

Everyone loves these stories Randy, because every hunter has a trip like that. Just good to here the pros have them too! Keep it up.

[@paullawley-walker1440]

Here, here Cliff. Brilliantly told Mr Newburg. Keep them coming. So refreshing to hear.

[@azoreking]

Randy keep these coming this had me laughing so hard at 530 in the morning I hard to try and hold back so I didn’t wake up the family. These are the stories no one else shares but happen to a lot of us.

[@dankwilde]

azoreking 😂😂😂

[@codyyoung2728]

I love storytelling like that its raw its real its funny and its %100 the reason i subscribe to ppl on KZbin and why i watch the outdoor channel on TV less and less. Hope there's more to come

[@mckinnisrl]

I have a new quote! "I'm having a Newberg event!"

[@davidramey8824]

Randy keeping it real. Not every hunt is perfect. Thanks for not only letting us see what a real hunt looks like but being a great story teller in the process. Keep these stories coming.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Few are perfect.

[@deanhaley9318]

Hahaha great story. My brother had a similar experience on Owl Mountain in Colorado. We were walking in one morning and he told me to "go on ahead". I unfortunately hadn't got out of earshot when his phase 1 kicked in, which caused me to giggle. That caused him to laugh, which expedited him into phase 2-7. Between the laughing and groaning I think we chased all the elk out before daylight, but it was funny.

[@maxwelllepage5683]

Keep ‘em comin’. The best part of deer camp is sometimes the “war stories.”

[@briancharles8392]

I'm dying! That was absolutely hilarious! Phase 1, phase 2, phase 3.. dysentery shuffle.. literally crying in my living room.. thanks for the laughs! Keep those stories coming.

[@tracynipper4559]

Can't stop laughing ! If you hunt much, you have had s situation before. I have lost a few socks before because of not bring prepared. Love to hear the honesty!

[@shmotz405]

Just repacked another fresh roll of TP in my truck today! 😆 it happens to all of us eventually

[@crazy20legs]

Thanks Randy, I’m just a non hunting English guy cooking chilli. Loved this video. Sorry for your pain.

[@nelsonfamily5072]

You have got quite the knack for story telling. If you ever get tired of being an account, you could do this full time. Thanks for sharing. I haven't laughed that hard for a long time.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Lots of people tell me that. So, I better stick to accounting.

[@CAZADORES719]

Keep IT coming Randy!!! Not sure how you were able to keep a straight face until the end 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for sharing... We need the full SHOP STORY of Going to Jail in Mexico... (Isaiah)

[@CristiNeagu]

When you were saying TP i thought you were saying teepee, and i couldn't figure out why you were so adamant about bringing a tent along with you.

[@istra70]

I thought the same. Small portable tee-pee toilet......Ha ha ....

[@5000rgb]

Modesty is important to Minnesotans.

[@jdoggs08753]

I thought the same thing I'm wondering what the hell is he so adamant about carrying a teepee for when she worried about being seen taking a s*** in the woods I'm wondering what the hell and then I finally realized he was talking about toilet paper ass wiping paper shit paper!!!..... very very funny s***

[@07kdjohnson1]

This was pure gold. Your camera crew was correct. The world needed to hear this story! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RonaldRasmussen-sz1uz]

I’ve been in the town , hunted the area, thank you for the laughter and bringing back the one horse town. Yes there’s a good elk population out there. Thank you

[@norneva775]

Man oh man....The fear, anxiety and panic of having to drop a deuce in that situation is unthinkable. .Ade me have to get up n use the bathroom myself at 23:25 lol

[@BenderBendingRodrigue2]

Buddy, I live in New Mexico and I've hunted all over the state. I can tell you that after eating that chili he was not dropping any deuces... maybe a 1.3 at best.

[@alpulley4894]

Funny story! New item for you to pack when you are scouting new chili: Desenex cream, yea the baby rash stuff. Works great for RAS, Raw Arse Syndrome. Lol

[@ericsims2078]

Thanks for the Shop Stories Randy! Love the real stories behind how hunts can, and will, go wrong that you nearly never see on TV.

[@graytslayer3782]

Hands down one of the best stories I've heard.

[@aeromech2155]

Lmfao, I'm crying with laughter. Keep these amazing stories coming.

[@paulineroyadair3505]

man i have been in that spot before I almost peed my self lessening to your story .ROY FROM Roswell N.M.

[@JustADude1900ish]

I’m from Santa Cruz, NM, I’ve been in that position too haha Chile doesn’t mess around!

[@danny_the_K]

This is the funniest, most relatable, story! I laughed until I couldn’t breathe... At 64 and with a “softer” gut then when I was a younger man, I understand this from both sides now. The plethora of one liners riddled throughout the story make this a real GEM... And now you know what to never be without...

[@austinrobinson501]

Keep the stories coming Randi! This is alot of what hunting stories are that people dont hear about. All the other adventures that go into a hunt are just as memorable and as fun to look back on as the taking of an animal.

[@gc641]

That’s a funny story randy growing up in South America we ate a strain of habanero pepper and man it burn on the way and burns even more on the way out

[@dougbarlow3010]

I’m telling all my friends and hunting relatives about this.

[@RONDMASON7777]

Randy, I laughed till I cried then laughed some more! Good job.

[@chaddidier3116]

Keep them coming Randy. I am from NM and have been through Magdalena many times. When you were talking about the VLA I was laughing so hard because there is nothing there for a long long way. These stories make up who we are as men who hunt. The troubles we encounter and how we adapt and overcome them will make camp fire stories that our boys will tell for years to their children. My boys and I tell a similar story of eating at a little place north of Albuquerque in a town called Cuba while turkey hunting. El Brunnos is where we ate and my son was pooping blood from the hot salsa and queso and we had to get him some Vaseline. The kids tell that story all the time. Hunting has created a bond with my children that will never be broken and they will carry on our love for the outdoors. Thank you for making these "real" videos of what hunting looks like.

[@ericburk194]

Nothing like a good crap story...... The “Randy De-crap-a-thlon”. Funny stuff.. We’ve all been there...

[@williamwarren6216]

"In my family flat tires and swearing are like peanut butter and jelly". Love it!!!

[@tgrif04]

Randy, I have not laughed so hard in many many years as I did watching this story. Loved it and am looking forward to more.

[@ed5042]

this is a great example of why I have been watching your hunts for years

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Just don't watch if you see me pulled off on the side of the road.

[@ed5042]

@@Fresh_Tracks I had ONE incident, hunting in the Uhwarries way back but only about an hour from the truck. Food poisoning but without the oral expulsion..........sharp folding knife, sturdy tree, one tee shirt, one pair of underwear, one flannel shirt, arrived at truck, happened to have windex and a full roll of paper towel, lots of OMG OMG that burns, no roll of toilet paper, survived hour drive home. Oh yeah, been there done that. I empathize! Hello Dollar Tree, and multiple diaper wipe containers at all times now. Love that aloe!

[@mmholling87]

Randy's a class act and a natural story teller. Keep'em coming!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks! Will do!

[@edgilnelson9579]

Thanks Randy..as one who has hunted my whole life, I know first hand that all trips are not tv perfect. My wife and I really enjoy your tales as well as your successes...keep'em coming.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad to hear that. We try our best, but as you know, sometimes it just doesn't go as planned.

[@nolebrady8256]

I can remember hunting with my pops at age 10 i started tearing up my pops said what's wrong son i said i pooped my pants he said that's ok son i did the same a half hour ago let's go home we both had the stomach flu..I'm 52 years old now but sure remember that one..love your story i laughed the whole time brings back great memories of my dad...thanks Randy..

[@AlanaMoralesAuthor]

As a point, I NEVER comment on YT. However, I must comment on this video. PLEASE continue your shop stories series. While I am not a hunter, my husband Justin is and has been a fan of yours for years. I've watched your show with him here and there and yesterday he insisted I watch your shop stories. I. Am. Hooked. Hearing you explain dysentery was a fantastic end to my day, which probably says more about me than you. Keep up the great work and thank you for providing a bright spot in all this chaos.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comment and for following along.

[@OneMoreGrave]

"It felt like I was riding bareback on a belt sander." 😂😂 oh man! That had me going. Mountain money and wet wipes...never leave home without 'em. Love your stories Randy, they're really good. We'll gladly take some more if you're willing to do them.

[@doreengardner2849]

This makes your hunting stories even MORE creditable! I can relate to your story. Different circumstances but same bottom action. Thanks for the laugh!

[@chrisalberthal1803]

Randy, you are one of the best story tellers I have ever heard...I love the Shop Stories. Hunting stories (Good or bad, kill or no) are the best. Most of us follow you (in my opinion) because you are real, not about the shot, just about the love for outdoors.

[@TheBrokeBrad]

This was great! “Here lies Randy Newberg...” 😂😂😂

[@coffeecreekcattlecompany5342]

Lord it’s hard to be humble when your perfect in every way. I was late for work because I had to see how this story ended, laughed so hard I was crying.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That's 2 of you now who said they were going to be late for work because of this.

[@artemis4661]

Randy, this is a keeper and a classic. Been in "loose" situations myself.

[@bprobo24]

I'm 32. This may very well be the funniest story I've ever heard told from the person who lived it. Amazing.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@brianhobaugh2529]

Keep these stories coming! Stories like this are what connect you to your fans. Every one of us has tried those meals and had regrets later.

[@derekfraser8586]

Keep em coming Randy! The reality of your stories is what keeps me coming back.

[@larrycarman91399]

We've all had issues similar to your hunt but I've never had as terrible an issue as you did with your chili disaster. Great story well told. Thank you!

[@christophermartinez1191]

You had me in tears during this episode Randy! Keep putting out more content that gives us more insight into how things go wrong on hunts and that you guys are just like us out in the field.

[@mototurkey5289]

One of the funniest stories told on KZbin ever... Patrick McManus would be proud of the level of humor and description of your pain and reaction. Better you than me man! A fully belly laughed this though!

[@damonlong4601]

"Bareback on a belt sander with no underwear" fell outta my chair OMG. We call it "Mud Butt" in our camp but i love these, keep'em coming.

[@MarxAA]

I was laughing so hard throughout this entire story.. I mean out loud! 😂😂 The story was hilarious, but your story telling ability’s are top notch Randy! Thank you, made this 48 hr shift I’m wrapping up a lot better!😂

[@johnmullins203]

Love the shop talk episodes. Hunting how it really happens, not just edited for TV.

[@COREYDEER]

I have watched this story at least 3-4 times now. Please do more of them!!!

[@scottramirez3929]

😂 OMG you made my day! That was the hardest I’ve laughed in a long time. Please keep them coming.

[@rbakken2999]

Great story! Amazing you didn't quit and find help. This Norwegian from MN would have listened to the waitress. These stories are the spice of life.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I let my ego get in the way of common sense.

[@orrinmiller820]

Please dont stop sharing your stories Randy!! Absolutely love it!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You got it!

[@larryhudlemeyer2617]

Just now watched this! Got four words for you....charmin and baby wipes! I got to go to the Gila with grandsons, Dec 2021, to escort them and my son on an end-of-season youth elk hunt. What a way to celebrate my 68th birthday!

[@DFuzzy1]

Love the Shop Stories! So real and personal. So many of your “behind the scenes” anecdotes, I’m sure, elicit: Been there, Done that. It is reassuring to know we are all human.

[@ilenehailey1079]

Ohhhh My Goodness!!! I am so glad you put this on the podcast, I saw it come up on KZbin but my husband and I were on a road trip and didn't have enough reception to stream it. We listened to the podcast as we were heading south out of Evanston, I thought my husband was going to take us and our travel trailer off the road, he was laughing so hard! So funny... yet very very relatable! Thanks for the road trip entertainment.

[@Giveme5beers]

Please continue the stories, I am still chuckling.

[@justicefall1917]

I always enjoy your stories! You have the knack for keeping it funny! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!!

[@ericwiitala5407]

Been waiting for this one since you first brought it up! I called in told work I was going to be late just to watch. LOL!! 🤣🤣

[@Fresh_Tracks]

haha. Just don't be blaming me for showing up late :-)

[@braunwm]

One of the best hunting stories ever! Keep them coming!

[@rogersturges2399]

This is exactly why I watch your videos it’s real not a canned hunt we all been on those hunts what can go wrong does we keep going these are the stories that provide the color that makes hunting camp worth all the hardships Great story!!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brandonfrank6155]

I could listen to Randy tell stories all day long

[@Fresh_Tracks]

My wife says she keeps me around for the laughter, though I suspect not much else. Guess we all have some usefulness.

[@haroldbleemel8537]

You definitely need to keep these "Shop Stories" coming! These are great and show the reality side of hunting. I'll watch your videos/shows any day over a big production show. You're real.

[@Alaska-Chef]

Ive never watched hunting shows, though I live in Alaska and enjoy hunting. Ive watched both episodes and enjoyed both. Please keep them coming.

[@michaelbozarth164]

Randy, this is a great change up episode and I appreciate the variety of content you provide to the viewers. We’ve all had similar experiences like this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kevinbarks7653]

Thanks for keeping it real. It is too easy for us average hunters to think you guys never have the problems we all face. Can't wait for the next episode of "Keeping It Real with Randy Newberg."

[@Fresh_Tracks]

You bet

[@brianjohnson8918]

31:45 Quite possibly the greatest elk bugle in the history of elk calling !!! 😂🤣🤣😂

[@Fuckgoogle66]

The absolute best story that I have ever heard and after serving in the military I've heard my fair share. I absolutely died listening to you. You are a champ, Randy.

[@jonathanchavez3523]

One of the funniest stories I've ever heard! I love Randy story telling skills!

[@VisualAFMedia]

This is one of the best stories ive ever heard. Thank you, chili shop of Magdalena NM.

[@brettd530]

"Bare back on a belt sander" great description! Haha!! Im digging these story videos. Keep em coming.

[@dery73]

You were in them every time you went out.....Anytime you are within 50 yards of Elk, you have had a great hunt!! Kill or no kill......and darn good stories!!

[@brick5599]

This. Is. Gold. Keep em comin’ Randy and crew! Very much appreciate what you guys do.

[@robertritzi6714]

I love "story time with Uncle Randy". Keep em' coming.

[@DesertEnduro]

I love the shop talk videos. It is awesome to hear how not every hunt is picture perfect!

[@johncannady6105]

You missed your calling as a storyteller! I laughed during my entire six mile walk this morning! Thanks for sharing.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@_israelpizana]

Been looking forward to this! Glad they got you to do a second one. Hope it continues.

[@bullbusteradventures1978]

No Hollywood hunting show/ video would dare trying to get away with a 45+ min discussion on bowl movements. These are real stories of the bush. We’ve all experienced this at one time or another with the chili hot trots. Keep up these stories and hours of laughter they provide.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I'm not much on the Hollywood "perfect image" style. I come from a logging family, so we're a bit lower down the ladder than those folks you mention.

[@bullbusteradventures1978]

Randy Newberg, Hunter and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Keep up the great shows as my family and I look forward to watching them for years to come.

[@timkelley8775]

Randy These are priceless stories. Reminds me of being in Deer camp on the night before opening day. The stories are always colorful. Good job. Keep them coming.

[@dudedawggaming9910]

thank you for sharing this awesome real-life story that sh1t happens to the best of us, keep these stories coming, just a note, I was in tears watching this episode..

[@85treno]

I love these “Shop Talks” please keep them going!

[@joshkallio3433]

Absolutely love these stories. Keep them coming!!!!!!!

[@benchmarcdesigns5508]

Love the REAL stories Randy. Great stuff

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you like them!

[@baylorjbeers]

Absolutely fantastic! Please keep producing these!

[@G31mR]

More!! Please! I am not a big-game hunter, but I like this sort of story.

[@Wickedywack]

These stories are hilarious. The stories of hunts like this are what make the whole experience interesting. Sometimes you get a trophy animal, sometimes this happens. You never know what kind of hunt it'll be.

[@twalsh8013]

Love the stories. Not everyone can tell a story, some people are very good at it. So keep them coming

[@gordonsanders1486]

Please keep making Shop Talk!! You do an awesome narration of events.

[@petermaningas5482]

Randy - you have out done yourself. This is absolutely the most hilarious non-hunting hunting story I've ever heard. Thanks so much for sharing in a most "painfully" honest way that only a masterful story teller like you could tell.

[@MrTdacosta]

Randy, one of the funniest stories I’ve heard in a long time. As others have said, I had tears rolling down my cheeks listening to your story because I could relate. Ate at a Thai restaurant in Bozeman the day before the first day of elk season while waiting for our pickup by our outfitter. Ordered an “extra amount of hots and veggies” thinking I’d get my “roughage” for the next couple of days. The following morning (in the woods) which was Day 1 of the hunt, I ended up in exactly the same position (pun intended) as you. No need to continue because you know the rest, LOL.

[@michaeld.2911]

PLEASE... PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING! I love these stories lol.

[@Stickinit]

These stories are great. Keep 'em flowing

[@angiemaldonado2369]

I watch your videos with my husband who's a hunter. I just got my hunting tag this year and I have to say this was one of the most entertaining videos I've seen of yours that had me laughing and enjoy, from beginning to end. Thanks Randy! Keep telling your stories 👏👏👏

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching. Hope your hunts go better than the hunt of this story.

[@mikesimmons7539]

Now that was funny .I think we all have stories like that .Keep the shop stories coming , really enjoyed them .