SHOT FIRED in Minnesota! - Did We SEE A WOLF???

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[@theadd_gamer1182]

This is what makes this channel better than the others out there, you can tell the pain Zach is feeling by not gettin the recovery. Posting this would be super hard i think for anyone. it's hard to admit or even show a failure! But that's why ive seen them all dating back to 2017! it's the pure passion! Great Hunt! keep the spirits up!

[@TheHuntingPublic]

It has been pretty depressing editing the video day after day but comments like yours make me feel better about it again. Good luck the rest of the season!

[@MrRunWO]

I’m so glad I found this channel it’s great

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

As far as I'm concerned, Zack checked all of the boxes, and made every effort to find the deer. As a bow hunter, you're gonna run into this situation sooner or later. Great job finding the area and getting into a great spot to have a shot! Posting this just shows you guys are the real deal..👍

[@panitehunter7884]

He just skipped the first box these guys go through this every year they need to learn ethical shots

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

@@panitehunter7884 I respectively disagree, didn't look like that to me. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. I believe that no matter who you are, sometimes a misplaced shot with an arrow happens, despite making evey effort. I was also referring to the way he realized it was not a perfect hit, backed out and gave it time, and then got help to try and recover the deer. He could have easily gave up on it and spent that time hunting another deer, but instead he chose to do everything he could to find it.

[@casanovafrankenstein8875]

😅

[@JAKES550_]

@@panitehunter7884 ive watched these guys for years and i can confirm they dont do this on purpose. if you have hunted long enough youll run into this

[@panitehunter7884]

@@JAKES550_ yeah I've watched them from the start and I can confirm they don't take good shots and if you've hunted long enough and " run into this" you should know what shots to take

[@polarizedoutdoors]

Zach is a total beast. He has such insane and unique hunting ability. It's always great footage

[@OKIEOUTDOORS9044]

Agreed 100%!!

[@cjolson2636]

I really appreciate you guys walking through these scenarios and talking about all aspects of it. You guys are great for the hunting industry.

[@leahcasey9547]

I absolutely love watching The Callie Chronicles, Shane and Callie are having a fantastic year. To me like you said the sound just don’t have that sound we all are use to hearing when you hit one in the pocket. I believe that deer is alive but I appreciate the effort you took to look for it and try to recover it.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

The sound just wasn't right. I also thought something didn't look right and knowing my tendency to miss high, my gut was telling me I messed up right away.

[@shawnkane7152]

What a fantastic gesture the brothers made for you to use camp. That’s what it’s all about. Good hunt Zach! Good or bad there is something there to learn. Love hearing Shane & Callie tracks. Unfortunate you didn’t find him. Keep after it and give us another video Zach. I have a feeling that you connected on this trip.

[@ryanbostdorf8486]

This is why I will always continue to support this channel. Most would have thrown this footage away. You guys always tell the whole story. As an avid bowhunter, this stuff happens. Thank you for all you guys do to promote this great tradition of hunting!

[@brianwideman2342]

What I like most about this channel is the honesty!

[@based_engineer8962]

The nockturnal lighted nocks that Warb put us onto are the move. I had a pass-through shot through the abdomen of a big buck this year. I knew such was the case and called dog trackers while I was still in the stand. I waited 2 hours and sneaked out of the stand without looking at the arrow in the opposite direction of where the buck went. Waited 12 hours and went in with a united blood trackers dog. No blood visible. Deer was dead 150 yards away. I had just finished listening to the Shane Simpson pod cast and that influenced my actions big time. I appreciate your content and all that you have taught the community!

[@dean3338]

Hi Zach, it was nice running into you and Keith on the road the morning you saw the moose in Minnesota. It was great to see your strategy and your efforts in the search. You followed up as much as possible and can feel good about that.

[@burkejones8277]

I think it is important to emphasize that the strategy worked. It takes a long time for most people, myself included, to appreciate that. Bad shots will sometimes happen. I hunted a turkey last year for about 2 weeks before I came up with a plan that I felt would work. I called him up and missed him clean at 35 steps. I just picked up my stuff, laughed at myself, and walked back to the truck with enough satisfaction about my strategy working to offset my frustration with missing. Thanks for sharing the whole story.

[@rustinpeace7466]

The reality of bow hunting can be bitter at times. Always respect that this channel isn't afraid to show it.

[@Live_Outdoors]

Man so excited 2 of my favorite channels are together. Sucks you couldn't find the deer but if that dog couldn't find it then he's still up and moving.

[@cardiomedic]

You took the words right out of my keyboard! I was going to say the same thing! Love the Callie Chronicles.

[@bjmgolf3651]

Thanks for the honesty Zach and showing the entire hunt and search. It happens even to the best of the best. Keep working hard and the dividends will payoff !

[@jongoodhue]

This is why I love this channel. This is the truest hunting there is. Misses happen, mistakes happen. You do feel like shit when this happens, but you learn from it. I appreciate the honesty here, where a lot, even most of other channels wouldn’t post this.

[@roberthern3057]

The knowledge that y’all give us through Shane and his amazing dogs is incredible and so much appreciated!

[@johnharrison7178]

Thanks for being real. I had something similar happen a couple years ago. I still replay that shot over and over. It's a learning experience for sure.

[@benleal6768]

Super tough scenario and I agree with several other folks that commented, you can see the pain and disappointment in Zach's face and voice with the eventual outcome. There's no doubt that Zach and crew made absolutely every effort to recover that deer. It's amazing how resilient whitetail deer are....I shot a buck many years ago, hit nothing but shoulder. Fast forward a few months and I see the same deer bedded down just outside of my stand where I had initially shot him. Alive and well...and pissed at me LOL... I appreciate you guys and the pure passion you give to hunting...keep up the great work.

[@chucker625]

Minnesota born Whitetail guy here.... The thing I love most about our state is that you can go from the bluffs and river bottoms of the SE to the mixed Ag / Timber of the central to the wide open shooting of the west to the big woods wolf country of the North and never drive more than 5-6 hours between them. I've hunted them all many times and have loved every (almost every) minute of it.. It's really tough to beat the overall outdoor experience offered in our state. Just got done with '22 rifle season in Ottertail county. Brought my 6 year old to the stand with me for the first time and we were able to fill a few tags. He was super excited. We had a ton of fun.

[@perrymerkes7693]

Obviously not the content you wanted to put out , but , your share helps all of us learn. You guys are real , thanks so much for the share !

[@hallofrecords4959]

Been in that situation unfortunately. A bad shot happens for all kinds of reasons. It's good to see that you have respect for the animals and the life. Not everyone would put in that kind of effort to confirm. Keep up the good work brother, look forward to your next video.

[@johnmcmorris1170]

Me and my hunting buddies refer to that area that forms a triangle that is below the spine, above the lungs and bordered by the shoulder the "devils triangle". You can hit there and it can look like a good hit but it is seldom lethal. If you hunt long enough, you will wound an animal. The good news is deer are incredibly tough and often heal completely.

[@Sawtoothrangelivin]

Cool to see y’all in my home state finally. My first season not being there and it’s bitter sweet!

[@kylezimmerman2517]

Mistakes are never made.. it’s lessons are learned! Your set up worked and you got a shot. You learned some valuable things from the experience that you will take the next you go into the field. Great stuff like always Zach! Your ground game is awesome and I have learned so much from it! Keep it up and chalk it up as a lesson learned not a mistake made! 🤘🏼

[@b-d3vil16]

Ever since I seen Zach shoot a buck from the ground I can’t get it out of my head, I finally pulled it off and 4 days later it still feels great and it was a doe, highly recommend.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Congrats!

[@ftmartin69]

Hands down, best hunting channel period. Don't change a thing guys. Thanks for all your hard work and sometimes painful honesty.

[@travishach4083]

Well as a hunter that was featured on a video earlier this season that also didn’t recover a deer. I feel you Zach, that PMA is tough to build back up after that. But I know you will do it.

[@dougpaver5419]

Been waiting for something from Minnesota since your podcast. Zach, you and the boys keep it up. Love all ya guys content!

[@tyler24848]

Zach I had a stint of high hits when I was younger. I was rushing my shots. What I did to fix that and get me thru the excitement was draw the bow drop your pin underneath the armpit then come back up to the V before settling in. Doesn’t allow you to rush the shot.

[@tyler24848]

It also helps with that tunnel vision you get when you have a sight full of brown fur when they are close it really makes you pick a spot. Live and learn every serious bow hunters been there before worst part about the sport!

[@bjshall5044]

I totally agree. Instead of trying to focus on one particular spot i allows aim low and then rise to my target area. It has made me a better shot overtime.

[@lindsay9203]

Your actions posting this video is a great teaching for so many who have (a) gone through this situation or (b) will experience it in the future. Thank you!

[@SRTW10]

I had the same scenario happen earlier this year. Except I shot from a stand. But the sound and the blood trail were so similar. It was my first buck with a bow and would’ve been my biggest buck to date. After the fact I was digging myself pretty hard. I done everything I could to find the deer, had a dog track and nothing. I ended up filling my tag with a rifle a little over a week ago. Got a picture from some friends of what I believe to be the buck I shot 3 days after I filled my tag. It had moved to the adjacent farm. Didn’t get full confirmation whether it had a wound or not but I’m pretty positive it was him. It’s good to see these videos like this, really helps to know others have had similar scenarios and that if you hunt long enough things like this happen. All you can do is try to do better for years to come

[@tickfisher721]

Zach, your story is a mirror image of what my season has been so far in Iowa. November 8th I had a Buck push a doe past 20 yards from me on the ground, quartered to. Shot, heard impact, arrow stuck in the deer and the blood was minimal. Tracked it for over 3.6 miles per OnX and never recovered. First time I’ve ever given up on a retrieval but there wasn’t much more I could do. Best of luck the rest of the season!

[@RichardtheCelticWolf]

Thanks for helping normalizing game recovery dogs and showing sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. I have a young dog on his first tracking season in NH. Some folks don’t like it but it sure does help when there’s no blood. Some dogs are great with cold tracks over 12-24 hours and some only get worked up on the 2-12 hr tracks. It’s interesting how they’ll differ

[@aeestep77]

Zach is great to watch. Another episode cooking up some deer heart. Never tried before but would love to.

[@nathanyount4183]

This is what I love about these guys. They show their pain and explain how they aren’t perfect and things happen!

[@minnesotapress]

I hunt MN every year, born and raised, glad you could make it!

[@MrBowNaxe]

Another great THP video! I feel you Zach, I had a similar hunt years ago and it took me three days tracking (Pre On X) to determine my hit wasn't a lethal one. Always like hear Shane explain the details of Callie's search. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@kap10airsoft64]

Love your guys videos, look forward to them every week. Ended up getting my very first deer this year. Last day of rifle season. I dont think I would of got him without all the advice you guys put out. So thank you so much for what you guys do!

[@upatree10]

I love the transparency that you guys always show on THP, and I feel for you Zach, as the same thing happened to me on Monday November 7th. It’s heartbreaking and really tough on the confidence. I’ve been hunting for 37 seasons and I don’t take wounding deer likely. I can see that it has had the same effect on you, but hang in there and keep pressing on.

[@hur6622]

The biggest "scumbag" move in bow hunting is "Not Punching" your tag after you hit and wound an animal! And it's not the first time this dude has done it! Videoing hunts on "Public Lands" for personal profit $, needs to be outlawed.

[@lukeminey2059]

By the way I lost a hammer last year non-lethal thru and thru way far back hit, like you didnt feel good initially, backed out and went in with a dog the next day and tracked him 1800 yards, before the dog signaled he was still on his feet, I put up cameras he showed up 2 wks later and I hit the mountain hard in search of him the rest of the year it was either the Big 10 I dubbed Lucky or I was eating my tag passed up 5 other great bucks that year you did all that you could and more than most would, thank you for keeping it real and showing a side of hunting that no other channel would dare truly authentic. I've always said there is far more learning opportunity in a failure than there is a success be that hunting or any other aspect of life, successful people aren't successful because they never failed they are successful because they had the perseverance and determination to push through.

[@Froggies505]

Man I spend hundreds of not thousands of hours in the woods and never see a deer of that quality in Minnesota. Super cool to see you guys in my state. Sucks it ended that way.

[@fulldrawfanatic]

Thank you for sharing and thank you for exhausting all avenues to recover the deer. It happens to everyone, but all you can do is try your best and learn.

[@bradyb837]

I am so confused where you are hunting? That moose, wolf, and grouse would mean northwestern. The area you are hunting also looks like northeastern. But when you said hills I thought it was the driftless.

[@Smitmichaels]

Thank you for showing this. I had a similar situation this year and it has been so super hard to let it go but I do feel better knowing I gave an all out effort like you are doing here. This is bow hunting, you do it long enough and it's going to happen. This is what I really appreciate about you and the other THP guys, you show real hunting.

[@ethanjones774]

been checking every 30 mins for a new vid. You guys are the best

[@buckhundred]

I really like that you guys stayed at someone’s deer camp. Think it would be cool to make that a regular part of the show…staying at viewers deer or turkey camp

[@teammosin9999]

Zach, tough break, man. That sucks and I know you are not happy with yourself. I imagine that by your sharing an experience like this that you will benefit hunters that will find themselves in this same situation soon and maybe will help some hunters avoid the situation altogether, so altogether, it's a win. I know that's not much in the way of helping you see some good in this but that's the way I see it. You will carry this one forever, I know and you should, but brother, it's not the end of the world and you did everything within your power to recover that deer. You are still human, my friend. Press on and Thank You!

[@Dr10Jeeps]

You guys are true hunters. Talented and humble. That's why I love your channel.

[@armyranger9451]

Man I just did that same thing about 2 1/2 weeks ago on a giant. Hit his shoulder didn’t get much penetration. I knew like you by the sound of the shot that I messed up. Followed the same kind of blood trail as well but never found him. The following week my neighbor had him on camera. It still amazes me how tough the deer are! It happens to the best of us believe me. Good luck going forward, really enjoy your videos!

[@KeepinYouUp07]

Zach's hunts are incredible to watch! In my earlier hunting days when I missed, the shots were so bad the deer didn't even notice. Now I don't go in the woods unless I'm 100% confident I can make the shot if the opportunity arises.

[@aaronrider4051]

37:48: "Sorry to everybody watchin'" Hey, man, I'm just glad I got to see a wolf!

[@claythomas9467]

Watching a dog work is one of the most amazing things. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@gregorydanforth9538]

Zach, I had this same thing happen to me last year on a tank of a buck. It is a gut wrenching feeling. Missing this season due to an injury that I’m recovering from but not giving up. Using this season to drive around and find new public land to try next season.

[@justinwininger5400]

It happens to us all buddy it’s unfortunate but part of it. You went above and beyond to find him and exhausted every option. Bowhunting is an always pretty but at least with you guys you show it as it really happens. I wish you guys the best of luck for the rest of the season.

[@steveschisler7553]

I feel your pain. A week ago, at 20 yards I hit a small 8pt, quartering away, perfect for a broadside shot but a little high… I could see the fletching sticking out as he ran away. We waited two hours. We found very little blood, just a drop here and there for the first 150 yards and then nothing. Period. After 3 hours of grid searching the 15-20 acre suburban wood lot, we were out of the area we could hunt, with nothing but a sad story.

[@FXRupper]

i absolutely love this episode. you guys are real, and thats what sets you apart from the others. not afraid to show the truths to bow hunting. thank you for showing this one, you guys are the real ones for sure. thank you.

[@JustJoshinSC]

Man you did the work, found a buck immediately. Unfortunately shot wasn’t quite right. You did all you could. If you’re a real deer hunter it will happen. Zach so sorry this buck got away. Hopefully he’ll recover and be seen another day. I know the feeling and it sucks. Great video and keep it up!

[@toddharrington7831]

I love it, a Real Hunting channel!! Not just the good stuff, but also the reality of what happens at times. You gave it your best effort, even brining in the dog. That dear is a beast, I live in MN and that thicket is challenging! Great stuff guys, love this channel!

[@danschoemann2305]

One thing I have learned, the hard way, is rutting bucks are in a mode that makes it harder to kill them. Single lung, or liver, or a marginal shot, makes them very tough to track and find. Some will live through it, some won’t. The best results are with a heart shot. Where the blood pours out before they realize they are hit. And you usually see them go down. Great effort. On to the next one. Good luck!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Much respect for the all out effort in hunting for a good buck but more importantly trying everything to track down the deer 🦌 Zach shot 🏹

[@RandyHunt19]

Great video Zack you gave it a honest effort to recover the deer and he went a long ways, if a blood hound can’t find him I would say you done your due diligence. Awesome videos this year been watching them every time the pop up.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@stanleybuck4195]

This guy looks like wild Bill Hickock. He's lucky to be able to hunt for living. It makes a lot of working people envious.

[@shawnmoree8882]

Zack I love that video where you and Jake snuck up on that buck I think it was in North Dakota maybe South Dakota and you got him took a lot of patience and Jake was right behind you filming and you got him that was badass love watching these videos tho you guys are great keep it up

[@baconator754]

Hard to be sure, but to me it looked like that deer ducked at the shot, which you just can’t avoid sometimes, especially in tall cover that keeps you from holding a bit low to compensate. Don’t beat yourself up over the shot, it might well have been a good one until he ducked. Good that you guys show the unhappy endings too.

[@brentbarnetthunting]

Zach walking around with climbing sticks and a platform just doesn't look right! LOL

[@jon_because]

I am just learning to be a better hunter and the little things like how u said when the grass is damp it helps u get in further helps someone like me. Thanks

[@coryphillips9870]

Bro I feel your pain. Went to jasper county Missouri for my first out hunt out of Michigan. As a disabled vet I got resident firearms rates. So I'm out in Missouri hunting and an army buddy said I could use his 6.5 prc. I shot it at the range a few times and was good to go. So Sunday meeting rolls around and a monster steps out at 830am. I send it. My buddy was on the binos. He said you hit him hard. So we grab some more vets that were in camp to retrieve him. He was 10 yards away laying down. He got up and ran. I shot again with that big ole gun and hit a branch. He looked for a bit and had great blood. We have him more time. Came back out tracking him and bumped him again. He ran into other private. We had to back out. So I had to head back to Michigan. My team in Missouri said they would follow up and try to get permission to look in her property. The whole way home I was sick to my stomach. Replaying it in my head Gutter the 13 hr drive. So I just got conformation they can access it as of 11/15/22. Now I wait in Michigan to see if my trophy will be found. The pain.....ty

[@Hopper.S]

Would love to see more northern forest videos like this. Was such a fun video to watch and reaches a whole new demographic of hunters

[@mikem201]

not the best outcome, but it happens, you did the right thing

[@craigmetz3471]

Watch u guys all the time! Great to see u in The Land of 10,000 Lakes!!!! My home!!!!

[@Kurtdog63]

Small splotches of blood can mean just a muscle hit. Dark blood can mean a liver hit. Blood on the sides of an established trail can suggest pass thru. Blood in the middle of an established trail can suggest lung hit and the blood is dripping out of the mouth and nose especially if the hit is high and very little coming out of the entry/exit holes. Sometimes wounded deer can run like crazy for a short distance, but when they slow down, may pick up a regularly used trail. I think most of the time, if you have given it ample time to expire, and the dog can't find it, it will most likely live to be hunted another day. Good effort to find.

[@jeffreyellis137]

I'm from Minnesota, was just wondering what county you were hunting in or even what general area.

[@marcusheesch4829]

Sorry for this situation. The same thing happened to me in South Kansas. I rattled in a Really Nice buck. He was charging me and he turned broadside at 7 yards i released and hit him right in the dead zone. Hardly any blood on the arrow and on the ground, the arrow had quite a bit of meat on it though. I tracked him without blood in the direction i last heard him and never found much sign of a mortal wound. I hunted near that location 4 more mornings no birds and no coyotes were spotted anywhere in the area. I even spoke to a passing vulture on day 3 to help me out a little bit, he just kept making wide circles and disappeared in the distance.

[@bryanroberts]

Nice hunt and much respect for the effort in finding the buck. I've been bowhunting for almost 25 yrs and I've been through many different shot situations. Biggest thing that helped me was I always go for the heart shot. If the deer drops or stays still he's done. If I shoot under the deer then I made a bad shot. I'd rather my bad shot not make contact. Anyway the thought process seems to work for me! Can't wait till the next vid!

[@treejohn01]

Anytime you want to come back to Minnesnowta, let us know!!!

[@Jstudt]

Shot one 2 weeks ago and had almost exact same thing. When I let it go it felt good but something about the sound and the way he ran off felt odd. Let him sit a few hours and came back tracked all day and even with decent seeming blood didn’t come through. First time I had that. Really sucks. Kept going though and smoked a solid buck this week at 25yds and he only made it 60 more. Guess it’s just a nature of the game. Sometimes you do everything you can but they can win too.

[@Hollowjus]

That is upsetting to hear. I can understand the pain and frustration and sadness. 1. They could've died slowly and suffered more and 2. You could not get a trophy/meat you wanted. I shot my biggest buck ever Saturday and I don't know how I hit his leg. He lived and could never recover him so I understand the sadness. Great content and keep it up!

[@scottharrington2400]

That is a real heartbreaker, I have been there. Way to stick with it and call in Shane and Callie. Keep a positive attitude and good things will happen.

[@bradbo3]

Happens to all of us at one time or another. Its why I also always use some kind of light up nocks….took a few years to find and rely on a certain brand….but its so much better when reviewing film and seeing that nock light up and hit its target.

[@roberthern3057]

You CANNOT buy, Dog Ferenbaugh hair camo. It is one of a kind and blends so perfectly into that grass 🙌🏻🙌🏻 !’ Love you bro, your passion for the outdoors is undeniable!

[@jeffamorin3145]

Tough break... I'm glad you showed the reality of hunting .it happens...thanks for the real hunting footage ! You guys are awesome!!!!

[@therealestoutdoors]

Good on ya Zach, you made the effort to find em, great video appreciate you sharing everything and not just the good stuff. Makes this channel real and unique. Love these fellas great deer hunters and even better people 🤙🏽

[@brandonjewett6652]

Already in MN! if you ever wanna get after some here just on the other side of the border let me know!

[@marshallhaslett8717]

You’re an amazing hunter. Don’t let this unfortunate one get ya down. I’m new to bow hunting and you and jakes ground hunting has been so inspiring. Thanks for all the great content. Keep being a sneaky ground hunter please and I love your explanations on why you did certain things helps me make decisions thinking back on what would zack do.

[@Truthseeker57]

Im trying to tell y’all right now that great value trail mix at 35:00 is the best trail mix ive ever had

[@Last_Chance.]

I've seen a lot of wolves hunting in Montana and I got to say I think that was a young line wolf you saw

[@TwistedGSXR]

It happens. Tried your best. Dogs are amazing at tracking and the buck probably lived and is super smart now.

[@gadawgs8911]

Tough luck Zach. Probably the hardest thing us Hunters have to do is leaving not knowing for sure if they lived or died. That's one Negative about hunting from the ground is not having the visibility of a shot like from a tree. I prefer being elevated if at all possible.

[@EASTBOUNDAWG]

Any one who has hunted for an extended period of time has shot a deer and not recovered the deer. It happens an the positive attitude you have is critical for learning from your mistakes and that is a part of the continued growth of a hunter.

[@billmcconnell1737]

It happens. Same situation happened to a buddy tonight. Going back in the morning to look again. If it doesn't bother ya is when it's a problem. Keep hunting

[@johnbatzel8818]

Although its a super awful feeling not finding the deer, its one of those things that you just cant seem to avoid as a bow hunter. Most, if not all of us have had a similar shot, and its those shots that teach us the most about bow hunting. It sucks now, but its going to be a learning experience you don’t soon forget. Will you second guess yourself the next few time you pull back? Sure. But after the initial sting wears off, you will more than likely make a conscious effort to do everything in your power to avoid a repeat from here on out. Awesome hunt Zach, learn from it, and come out a better bow hunter on the other side!

[@bobholmberg9998]

Had the same thing happen this year got a dog couldn't find the buck you hope the deer is ok glad you showed this been beating myself up for a week all you can do is your best to try to find the deer

[@aarongoeppner413]

Y’all did the best you could to recover him! Have you thought about running lighted nocks? Sure helps to see shot placement

[@kylewyatt272]

Hang in there Zach! As every bow hunter says, if you bow hunt long enough it happens! Don’t want it to, but it does! Awesome hunt, and great work! Keep it up!

[@flywiseman]

Everyone has lost one and man you guys always always go above and beyond. You lost one and it stinks but set a good example for the rest of the folks in the woods

[@theoldgobbler2461]

I to have a tendency to shoot high recently. I enquired this mental mistake a couple years ago . I don't shoot as often as I use to. I think I should be practicing more

[@corystill5392]

Incredible hunt. Zach is a top notch hunter and an even better sportsman. The respect he has for the game he hunts makes him one of the greatest role models for younger hunters! Keep your head up Zach. If you’ve bow hunted long enough this will happen unfortunately.

[@kruze4640]

Chin up! Great hunt. Loved seeing you in my home state. The outcome is never what you want, but you're a great ethical and talented hunter. Keep that PMA and know the next shot hits home!

[@a13xm8]

Amazing video, you’re the man Zach. I’ve been there before and unfortunately all too recently. It is truly a pain that can hurt so much at times. But we must not give up, for with perseverance comes success. Thanks for all you guys do

[@pennyraven1222]

Northern cass County. You will love it. Tons of deer 🦌 and big ones too.