Some lessons are hard learned

[@granthenderson2146]

Makes me smile seeing Dave. Also makes me think about the legend of trash bag 😂

[@JAYBO_30_October]

So true 👍 Some lessons are hard learned

[@olegchernenko6712]

You truly loved your friend. We can see it in the videos

[@robertwilliamson6958]

I once was very hungry had had few groceries and less money. November. I was hunting, had a doe come in in a buck spot, I shot it and she fell 20yd from where I shot it. 15 minutes later here comes the giant I was after. He did a literal double take looking at the doe, went into thick stuff and I watched him stand there u til he got a little piece of my wind there, he went back past the doe and then strutted through the open over the hill in front of me out of range the whole time. Very. Large very mature animal. Kicked myself for that one. He was out of range where he stopped at the doe.

[@paulbernitt4280]

I would guess when the second shot went off, that the buck got up and ran for deeper cover. Whether that's the case or not, focus on all the good times with Dave. Moments of gratitude disrupt all of the negativity within. All we can do in life is learn, share our experiences with others, and grow together. I'm sure Dave is eternally grateful for being able to hunt with you and learn from you. I am also sure that his wish for you now would be for you to let go of this and continue your focus on sharing your passion for hunting with others. I appreciate you Dan! #BigBuckInTheTruck2024

[@mitchellnims2882]

Also coyotes could of pushed that deer if you backed out earlier

[@lucasgeiman1765]

My dad stayed in the stand on rifle opener one year when I shot my biggest buck at the time. I had never shot a deer with a body size like this one. It got hot that day so by the time he got out I already started breaking down the carcass. He still to this day tells me how badly he regrets that he did that, I'll never forget the look of disgust with himself when he got back to camp. Odly enough I think we all have moments like this, good video 👊

[@usernamehere6061]

I know your dad regretted it but thats one of my biggest pet peeves. If your buddy shoots a big one especially one you have been after I don't care what you have going on you drop it and go help them. Maybe thats just me... have had several buddies not do that for me in the past.

[@jax9224]

@@usernamehere6061from my father’s generation and perspective I’m sure he wanted his son to do the work by himself “to toughen him up” per say and then after he thought about it and seen the deer and his son he regretted that decision not thinking it would be a buck and was probably thinking it was a little doe like shot the first thing you see type of deal. Just a different generation that’s why they was tougher than my generation and we are tougher than this generation.

[@jgadventures4161]

​@usernamehere6061 yes sir I always stop and help unless it's my brother 😂 he always makes it a point to go farther than anyone else and never takes a knife to field dress so ive adopted the hard lessons idea with him

[@olegchernenko6712]

Just think how cool it would have been if he got the buck and you got the biggest dough in the world...😊

[@Buckman-101]

Wonderfull story that many of us can associate with. We are are all human Dan.

[@ronniewhite7414]

The loss of a friend and hunting partner isnt something you get over. You carry that on your soul from that day forward, forever. Nice video

[@jefflorence4175]

Me and my buddy used to do that all the time I don’t think shooting the doe really mattered it’s jumping the buck and not backing out the 1st time we all learn from experience

[@thehuntingbeast]

I believe we pushed the buck retrieving the doe

[@ryanjoseph2345]

RIP Dave 🙏

[@krisk4370]

These are my favorite videos you put out nothing against the guy you have helping you now. But nothing like the big buck serial killer sharing his knowledge and telling experiences. Dan is the man

[@leifwywadis1803]

Cool story with a thought of should I have done it differently Thanks again love these stories

[@tiredredneck8159]

I got an arrow i stare at every day. Biggest shame of my life. First buck i arrowed and biggest my grandpa had ever seen, we bumped it out of a bed at dark last day of the season, it was snowing, never found a trace...iv just got a bloody arrow 13 years later

[@randycox7892]

Hey Dan, it's all part of hunting brother You and Dave hunted many years together and had a wonderful time hunting together Don't beat yourself up brother you did not do one thing wrong I would have took the doe too that meat in the freezer that's why we out there hunting ! Enjoy all the memories you have with Dave deer and turkey hunting that's worth more than money !! Really enjoy your videos love the way You guys hunts In the swamps and the cat tails That is some awesome hunting!!! All your tips on hunting in them thick little swamps I am ready for deer season!!

[@robertduguay689]

Well was that shed from Dave’s buck?

[@thehuntingbeast]

Yes...

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Hindsight, you can only go with your gut at the time. Be thankful all the footage you have of you and Dave. That’s the real special part. Little did you know years later Dave was going to pass. You have those memories forever on film. Love watching these videos of when you guys were younger, cool stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@bowhunter9288]

No regrets. Move forward.

[@scottcarter6915]

Mr. Infalt, and all of his fans and supporters, the title of this video go hand and hand with what I'm about to say! A couple years ago I bashed you about your appearance on the whitetail cribs channel and was a real jerk about it! I had no idea who you were and knew nothing about you, in turn I immediately judged you. I made a complete ass out of myself and would REALLY like to apologize to you!!! I also fully understand if you disrespectfully decline said apology! After watching your videos, I have quickly gained a lot of respect for you and thoroughly enjoy your content! I am a 53 YO blacktail and Roosevelt elk hunter, and a serious shed freak from the north Oregon coast and we share a lot of similarities. Anyway blah blah blah. Sincerely humbled and sorry 👍

[@HolezGT]

I have had a few instances where I made mistakes like that. It really made me sick to my stomach losing deer for being impatient or pushing deer when I knew I shouldn’t. But!!! I truly think later on in my hunting career it made me recover a lot more than I lost if I wouldn’t have experienced that. I truly believe that making mistakes makes you a better hunter if you learn from them. This is as real as it gets for a hunting show!

[@brianfletcher319]

I agree with that

[@frisco94]

Awesome story...... hindsight is always 20/20.......as long as you have a great story to tell, you accomplished something that can help others.

[@AJ-79]

Thanks again for sharing your experiences and memories. Wish i had met Dave. He sure seems like a great person. Memories last lifetime. Thank you my friend Dan for the great memories and teachings. Keep up the good work.

[@hawknives]

Great stuff to ponder. Thanks Dan! Christ Bless!

[@jasonchivis9911]

Don’t beat yourself up. I believe what happens is already planned by the creator. Live the best life you can with a good heart and things will work out.

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

Dan youre the best bow hunter in my books

[@johnbehr5785]

We learn as we live. And Venison tacos are so good.

[@aclawrence]

Great story Dan. I know you miss your hunting partner. Thanks for sharing

[@tiredredneck8159]

Love these stories dan...love it. It gives me fear tho. I'm 27 and fear the day I no longer have my papa. Or God forbid if my dear brother leaves before me... I would never hunt again.

[@mikeoc217]

How young y'all were. 👍🏻🦌💯🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@thehuntingbeast]

early to mid 30s

[@unclemoe5733]

Great recap of a bind in friendship. Hunting buddies are never forgotten! Dan, i make trinkets from Antlers. How can i send you one?

[@thehuntingbeast]

Email me for my address: [e-mail]

[@strydershadow391]

I know you're missing Dave but focus on the great times together and not so much on the, what if parts together.

[@richn2852]

I get what you’re saying, with coyotes putting on pressure I’m sure they would’ve jump that deer all if they didn’t already as well if you left it. It’s building memories with a good hunting buddy don’t second guess the decision.

[@richn2852]

All night*

[@shawnkane7152]

Dan, forgive yourself as David had forgiven you already. Dave always seemed just as happy if not more when you were successful and just asked him to help with the recovery or any other part of the hunt.🦌🇺🇸🙏

[@JamesonThe1]

Congrats on the doe. Sounds like for the conditions it should have been a doe hunt.

[@moosejcthunter5686]

Okay. I'm outta the loop. What does the shirt mean?

[@thehuntingbeast]

Its the liberal hivemind logo... Its a youtube show that exposes the hypocracy of the left

[@markburrell2778]

Trump now be gangsta.

[@alanpilcher3086]

He is a gangsta that I will vote for!!!!

[@thehuntingbeast]

I followed the whole trial... Its insane that they can railroad an ex president when really no crime was committed. If they can do that to him, what chance do any of us have against the corrupt liberal government? Makes me want to make sure I and everyone I know vote for him this time around... I think he needs a prison tattoo. What you think? MAGA on his shoulder?

[@unclemoe5733]

Or a picture of Biden and company behind Bars!