The BEST methods to use when hunting with a CROSSBOW!

[@AYearInOhio]

100% agree on the popup blind. Trudging through the cold dark woods in the AM and get into your blind, it's cozy, out of the frigid wind & elements, etc. Spread out all of your gear so everything is in arm's reach. No worries about being seen moving, little worry about scent, zero worries about getting snowed or rained on. Love the ground blinds. 👍

[@Deathbybunjie]

Ditto, great stuff 👍

[@AYearInOhio]

To be fair, I haven't been on a 2-man ladder stand. I've only been on a slat of metal strapped to a tree. NO CAN DO.

[@carvin2003]

For the climber, stabilizer straps from Third Hand Archery are a must. They make the stand solid.

[@billgalante1181]

Rich, fantastic video, thanks for sharing, I will say it time and again, thank you for all the work and effort you put in , bringing this of us.😊

[@gierhedd75]

I've had good success with a ghillie suit sitting on my bum, just inside the edge of the brush on the ground with a trigger stick. I've had fawns be-bopping around right in front of me within feet and have no idea. Lately, though the spots I've been hunting have seen a lot of yotes; and I've had a handful of them come within 20-30 yards of me. So there's that too. The 10mm sits in the thigh rig for just such an occasion.

[@JamesBrown-e8r]

I look forward to this series every year because it motivates me to get in gear and get ready for the season. I do seem to learn something or at least get reminded of something every year. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@Cloud4hundred20]

@@JamesBrown-e8r yeah I agree when is crossbow appreciation month it’s time to cross my T’s and dot my i’s. Love this channel it’s laid back very informative. And rich literally touches base with just about everything.

[@lsteve5170]

Just got back into crossbow hunting last year. Enjoying your content. You are getting me pumped for this hunting season!

[@paulbernitt4280]

I haven't always been a crossbow guy. I used a compound bow, but hurt my shoulder in 2020 so I bought a crossbow. My shoulder is 100% now and I still prefer to hunt with my crossbow. There are so many benefits for being in a tree. I have "rut funnel" stands that I set up ahead of the hunting season but I tend to hunt with a mobile setup to maximize results by hunting current deer sign and activity throughout the season. My mobile setup is 3 Muddy sticks and a saddle or my Lone Wolf Alpha 2. My preference is my Alpha 2 hang on for mobile hunting.

[@weekender38]

You NEED either a lifeline, or a lineman's belt (preferably both) to go with your harness so that you can be safe from the ground up. I heard you say something about an attachment point once you are up there, but you NEED to be safe anytime you are off the ground. Signed, Slow learner, 4 time faller, now safe or nothing

[@andrewkoehler5386]

Awesome Video! Thank you for the hard work putting these together; it’s pure motivation!

[@Retroadventure8.0]

I’m a crossbow man ,been using one 15years , I have a Horton Yukon sl my wife uses and a killer instinct 405 with Swackers 2.5 ,, so glad there’s other crossbow hunters out there

[@vmathias2023]

Great video. The most important thing with blinds is setting them up with some back cover and also setting them up a few months in advance to allow the deer to get used to them. I also like brushing them in as I feel it gives more of an effect of a fallen tree. And with a climber stand, I tie the top part to the bottom with para cord and usually only go about 12 feet up. I've shot good buck during the rut 4 foot off the ground.

[@moosejcthunter5686]

Im a forever mobile hunter. Ground or saddle, doesn't matter. Im going whete the deer are, not where i wish they'd be. I upgraded with the new tethrd ultralock saddle and latitude ss carbon sticks. Love gear videos! They're my favorite!

[@dannyrichardson732]

#1 goto for crossbow hunting

[@XtremeBUZZ]

As someone who has severe breakouts with poison ivy, I feel your pain, and you learn tricks to get rid of it before a Dr visit. Great video. This is my first year as a crossbow hunter. Hoping to get plenty of deer this year

[@Deathbybunjie]

Thanks and good luck

[@billytempleton2873]

I just now getting over having poisoning oke and I feel for you I love my cross bow hunting and it been bad this on poisoning oke and I've

[@pixelproshop9681]

Great information and well-presented, always looking forward to your next video!

[@dean3338]

Nice tips. Minnesota opened up crossbows to all ages last year. I got a doe early on and a nice 5x5 buck on the last day of the season, both just sitting on the ground in my stubby low chair with a backrest. Just tucking back against fallen timber or brush and staying still.

[@swiftarrowoutdoors]

I find shooting from a blind to be easy for myself. I have tried the ladder stands but found pointing down with the rail in front of me became an issue most the time. When I get in the blind with my bog tripod and a good chair I'm good to go. Great video.

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💪 Best of luck to all this upcoming season !!

[@ThumbsMcThumb]

Check out the in-ground blinds. Pretty much digging a small pit for your legs so you sit lower to the ground. I’m trying it this year.

[@allen_p]

I found those last week. Very interested to use in National Forest

[@pabloco091]

Really appreciate your videos, always get a little something. When you're away I look forward to when you're back. I hunt with bow, crossbow and rifle as well, but mostly with the crossbow. I'm blessed to be in a city program where I'm in the city limits, I exclusively use ladder stands, preferably 2 man, I'm able to recock much more easily, sometimes even with deer standing around, we have no limits or stipulations, just wackm and stackm, I like to be no less than 17ft, preferably 20

[@Deathbybunjie]

That's awesome!

[@rwmack3523]

Got the x-2 sticks as well. Fantastic. Considered a hang in over my saddle, but we'll see.

[@jimowens381]

I have a coupke of the XOP Evolution stands. They are awesome! So easy to carry and hang. You can also get a bracket for those that make them even easier to hang and can give you more options as far as mobility. Im loving your videos. Keep up the good work and good luck to you this season. 👍

[@Slickheadhunter]

I’ve been hunting in a lone wolf hand climber since 1999, this year I’m going to use my new lone wolf custom gear crossover climber! It’s only 11.5lbs and is 1 7/8 thick! I’m excited to get it into the woods.

[@rikertvonfulton16]

The two-man ladder is the Cadillac of stands for sure. I saddle hunt however because I hunt the Marais De Cygnes area in Kansas. Its mobile but its work and there is weight involved. I one stick climb. Crossbows in trees are cumbersome but doable.

[@thomaszygmunt8777]

I have crossbow hunted from a saddle for 3 seasons now and have killed deer. The first year seemed so awkward and hard to manage. I use flat daisy chain strapping form old climbing sticks to tether high and around the tree. This tether goes around the pistol grip of my crossbow to steady it up and down. It works great. I've never seen this done. I will be going out this season with a CP 400. Its low profile should help when shooting from around trees.

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Love the old footage

[@badendings1733]

great video rich. I personally don't like lock ons I had a bad experience but man they are really perfect for bow hunting. loving crossbow appreciation month, got my new Barnett xp 385 in and I love it! it is shooting wonderfully.

[@danielmastin3606]

Great video. Lots of great information 👍

[@mmontaperto2]

Love my lock on stands as well

[@chickimac1]

I love my 2 climbers I have. I do agree they’re not for everyone I hunt on private land so I can leave them on the tree I’m hunting out of or move them to a different location. All hail Bunjie!

[@terrycheek4097]

I stand hunted for decades. Then a stroke in 2019 put an end to climbing. Since then I have been restricted to ground level hunting. But we play the hand we’re dealt.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Indeed! It can be done on the ground. Sorry to hear about that but make the best of it like you said good luck!

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Man the enforcer is looking good lol

[@denissmith7434]

I have several of the xop stands but I use them as permanent hang on you will love them seat cusion is very comfortable

[@mikeodonnell7350]

I’ve always used the cheap one man ladderstand no rail just a small seat 15ft 80-100 bucks … walmart or sportsman’s guide usually put out 2-3 every season and rotate depending on wind here in Wyoming a long the river plenty of whitetail….

[@michigangrownoutdoors7254]

I’m a crossbow public land hunter who hunts 100% mobile. I have some stuff to share and talk about that I’ll be getting into this season. But if you ever want to chat about anything related to being mobile in these stands and set up feel free to reach out. Love your channel and content.

[@arthurcarstens]

I hear ya Rich, got Poison Ivy last year, very bad reaction, face swelled up and everything. Ended up at the hospital. Killed my "rutcation" in the rut of November. Hoping it goes better this season.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck to both of us!

[@diggernash1]

Use one of the ancient climbers from the early 80s...that will make you have great confidence in the summit. I spun around the tree more than once. Most had no teeth to bite into the tree. I hunt from a couple of big Millenium hang on, but that is on private land. Your new one looks much more portable.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Tomorrow is the first hunt with it, wish me luck lol

[@jermsman18]

Love the shirt!

[@Cloud4hundred20]

I agree with that wish I had a two man stand. That I could just leave up..

[@michigangrownoutdoors7254]

Your mention of the climber… you need to use straps or a rope to lock the top to the bottom. The video you shared going up and down with the climber there was a lot of a pitch upwards. You need to level that out more and attach with strap or I use paracord… so when you stand, it pulls down on the front of the top section. It will go no where. It really locks in. Just fyi

[@minivox7094]

I have almost the same set up. I love it but my biggest issue is I get so hot and sweaty climbing up even in the winter!

[@danielpowell3284]

Love my climber!!

[@alexandercluster3003]

If someone, somewhere, whoever it may be could come up with a portable and effective way to ground hunt. Well. You would be sitting on a pile of cash and a great business idea. Sometimes I wonder if it’s not possible or just everyone is happy with treestands and not interested? The statistics say that 1 in 20 will get seriously hurt in a treestand accident though. That is unacceptable. I’m excited to see you take on more ground hunting on PA public. If you come up with a method here that works you can take that show on the road anywhere.

[@ThomasGannon-od4ns]

Look at Primos wingman turkey hunting chair . Sits low you can use your knees for a gun rest or crossbow . Good carry strap . I build my own ground blinds out of dead timber or fallen tree . Works great.

[@FDRGREG]

I’m going to be interested how you like the loc on deal. I have always used ladders and especially climbers here in the south but our trees are straight. Climbers don’t seem to be a great option in Illinois. I have never set up a loc on but have hunted out of a couple and they sat great.

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

Summit viper or Goliath climber for me. I gave up lock-ons last year after having my stick turning sideways on me. Ive used lock-ons for 20+ years but 51 is not the new 30 when it comes to hanging lock-ons. Good luck and be careful

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Hunting from the ground is just the way I was taught to hunt. Not very fond of heights. I feel like it’s a pretty big thrill to have them right in front of you and on eye level with them..

[@everettwilliams6952]

I love hunting from the ground but I found one drawback is the loss of arrows ….. 😢 They just keep on going lol

[@Cloud4hundred20]

@@everettwilliams6952 yeah this is true I found a arrow last year literally ten yard shot on deer and my arrow was another 30 yards away from sight of impact. Would have not of found it but the deer ran past the arrow and expired just past arrow.. never seen anything like it. Could only imagine if I went with a heavy set up like the rest of the crowd.. only 415 grains total..

[@stevenbabb2958]

I’m sorry you don’t feel comfortable in a climber, neither does my buddy. I appreciate my Viper because I can scout an area, see trees near trails and go back without anyone or any deer knowing I’m up there. Matter of fact, just took a nice (150 lb) 8-pt this morning out of my climber. You right Rich, if you do not feel comfortable, that’s half the battle. Stay safe and shoot straight, Steve

[@adublbeatz8656]

The Doctor's orders are "eh"...The Wife's order's are stamped in stone!! LOL So many options. It becomes preference and of course, situational. I'm a tree climber guy...now. For a long time I didn't feel comfortable, but I would stick climb in a heartbeat. It was me, it wasn't the system or whatever. Thats my mobile setup on the properties now. I have a couple of ladder stands out. We have some box stands, but I love hunting from my tree climber. With my Rifle, Compound bow and/or my Crossbow. I try to get at least one harvest with each. Doesn't always happen that way, but yeah.

[@robertwhite3752]

Glad to see you’ll be expanding a lot of your crossbow hunting to state game lands this year Rich. It’s all I hunt here in Northeast Ohio and let me tell you things can get extremely tough, but it will absolutely make you a better hunter and when you do harvest one you’ll be much more appreciative of it. For those of us who don’t have access to private property most of the time you have to be at the top of your game whenever you find yourself on state game lands just because of the amount of pressure. Getting on deer in state land is an entirely different ballgame most of the time. I’ve went days without so much as seeing a deer and killing a mature doe is an extreme challenge more often than not. I’m not a rack hunter whatsoever because you can’t eat antlers, but don’t get me wrong here I will shoot a buck, and I have many times, but I’ll take the meat 🥩 no matter what it means thank you very much. To me there’s just something about putting in more work and going farther than the other guy who’s trying to accomplish the same exact thing that you are that sets it all apart. I’m not taking digs at people that hunt private property whatsoever either. If you’re blessed enough in your life that you have that option that’s an awesome thing. Getting excited here as September the 28th is right around the corner. Great video as always Rich. Good luck this year to you, Genevieve, and all of us crossbow enthusiast. If it’s brown, it’s going down! 🏹 🦌 🎯

[@joshblainer2652]

Get the xop treestand support system youll love it

[@roberthomiak5003]

Thank you for a nice video all hail Bungie I am going to name my 10-point crossbow the Big Bamboo what do you think

[@ScottBenek]

Ive used the Ghost Blind many times and been successful (crossbow). You can shoot through those "notches" you mentioned. Now, you gotta be cognizant of where your arrow is in relation to that bottom/ sides of those notches...ask me how i know 😂😂😂

[@LSWH]

I’ve only ever hunted out of a climber, but then again, I have zero fear of heights. 😂

[@Retroadventure8.0]

Good stuff I am a cross bow man

[@susanliggett3982]

🎯👍 sir. -W. Liggett

[@jimcarriekarker8399]

I bought a ghost blind last year and shot 2 from the ground. You can really turn invisible if you use it properly. You still need to know when to move just like anything but I shot my crossbow between the slots. I used to hunt a lot on the ground as it is a whole set of different challenges & excitement. I also use a lock on and saddle for mobility. I know the prices can get high but it is a major differnce when you are talking about walking in with 15lbs total vs 25-30. Crossbows are still heavy especially with the Oracle so that is a challenge in itself. Is that worth a topic?

[@Deathbybunjie]

A great topic and thanks for the feedback on the ghost blind!

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

Great video! Btw can you or do you put up a rain cover when using the tree stands?

[@Deathbybunjie]

There is stuff like that out there but I don't use those, the one time I tried it it was a real pain in the neck to try and get it to hang higher than the tree stand

[@joetataryn2475]

agreed

[@jamesnelson6513]

If you have a problem with poison ivy. You might want to look into some Tecnu

[@cdc9776]

X-1 X-Bow X-2 Stand Rich, you are an X-Man!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Lol

[@bobkane6309]

Two Man ladder, twenty feet up. I have literally had deer at the base of the stand . Curious but didn't bust me.😮

[@Deathbybunjie]

Crossbow Perfection that's for sure

[@JohnTomasella]

Love blinds for being able to move. Last year I shot my deer from the ground. This year I bought a climber. I tried the saddle and just didn't like it.

[@Cloud4hundred20]

I need to buy the book already..

[@JGsgarage_unboxings]

Yes you do.His books are very good.

[@Deathbybunjie]

❤️

[@brittking3990]

For some small reason I just can’t see some 300lb dude kickin it in a two-man stand…throwing down Busch tall boys while grinding thru a mountain of peanuts n pork rinds having much success bow shooting. 🥺 The deer must have wild dreams about that kind of thing!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

If this is a dig, then I suggest my success speaks for itself. If it's not a dig, then I agree. 😅

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Yeah I got to get myself a climber

[@olegchernenko6712]

Was the ghost blind? You have to make sure you have a back wall

[@mikeawesome571]

If they were both free- Excalabur Rev X, or a Killer instint VITAL-X what bow would you pick?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Vital X 430 if that's the option, but if it's the original Vital X then I'd go revX? Vital X and the Vital X 430 are two different classes of crossbow IMO

[@endlesshorizons1970]

I know it all along. As Bow Hunters we continue to evolve. Will a vertical bow someday make an appearance? Stay tuned

[@Deathbybunjie]

Ummmmm...no 🙄 I'm not moving backwards 🤣😅

[@BackyardBroadheads]

Wait until you try a 2 man ladder stand with nylon seats. Very comfortable but way too heavy to put up by yourself.

[@Deathbybunjie]

My nephew uses those and says they are fantastic

[@BackyardBroadheads]

@@Deathbybunjie yup

[@ArugulaJones]

But can you do all that with a broken freakin' neck? lol I'm not a hunter...yet...But have been watching your videos for a few years. really want to get a crossbow and get out there. I just haven't done it yet. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's true, it's true!

[@sphinxios]

just tip get that straight jacket that the rifle shooters got to get more stable one can barely move on those, i just remembered one thing have you tried washing clothes in non-chlorinated water ?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Never did anything with the water, is that a good plan I don't seem to have much trouble otherwise

[@sphinxios]

@@Deathbybunjie since chlorine is a very stinky chemical and not much in the nature and very obvious for those with a sensitive nose for us humans a lot is needed for us to smell it. if animals are able to sense humans freshly washed and clothes wouldnt chlorine stink for them, even washing the body with non-chlorinated water since it attach itself to hair and skin, i used chlorinated water as a desinfectant during cvid and after 2 days i could still smell it on my hands. starting a 2-3 days before the hunt, a roll around in the forest dirt would also be good. and scents are heavier so those get close to the ground and stay there longer, does a sniffer dog run around with it nose up or close to the ground when looking for something. also take a quick look at the target shooter jackets to see what i mean those those thick-lethered heavy-butt very constrictive created for the purpose of assisting/stiffing up the body and adjustable as well for a good shooting position i allways considered them cheating even when i was target shooting 47 years ago

[@ShooterMcNut]

All hail prednisone

[@Deathbybunjie]

😁😆

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Poison ivy has me all messed up also right now. Man stuff really sucks..

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Can any other bolts be used on the swat x1 orher than the ones that come with it?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yes I've used Dragon Claws and some customs, lots of people used Zombies... big thing is the vanes and length in my opinion

[@robpearce5655]

Every time I go out in the woods I wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt , not caring how hot it is just so I don’t get ticks or poison ivy on me or anything else. If not I am just asking for something and I am not willing to take the chance.

[@alternator7893]

7:25 Small correction Sir. You’re not just a Crossbow hunter. You’re “THE” Crossbow hunter

[@Deathbybunjie]

😆 thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@gramps5157]

I have to laugh because I see more deer nowadays approaching the bait and stopping and looking up into a tree. They never use to do that but they are catching on. The good thing is they look up in that tree and I'm in the one over here. But those son of a guns are getting wise.

[@Deathbybunjie]

They're pretty smart!

[@mikemarlowe6102]

Just curious why you said that you didn’t consider yourself an archery hunter when you typically fight for having crossbows included with archery seasons.

[@Deathbybunjie]

A good question! The answer is that I consider that battle to have been won. In states where crossbows are legal, crossbow hunters become the majority very quickly. For that reason, I don't feel the need whatsoever to tiptoe around and make sure that we don't offend the compound bow hunters. Instead, I am confident that crossbows are here to stay. Anybody who doesn't like crossbows needs to tread carefully. They need to realize they are hunting in our seasons, and not vice versa. I'm a crossbow hunter and proud of it. 😎

[@Cloud4hundred20]

Man I swear I would say most of my dead deer are with in 20 yards for sure. If not closer…

[@DonnieLeroy]

Built new blind last weekend dug a 3 by 3 ft hole 3 ft deep were my chest is showing just covered with debris. Pretty cool just worried about the spiders 🐍 lots of work but think in might be worth it. Can see anything from all directions. Love my climbers tho. All hail bunjie 🦌 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@andrewkoehler5386]

Nicely done! Not sure if a concern in your area, but from experience: might want to consider putting down some ant/tick killer prior to the season. -Ticks love to “ambush us back” in low ground blinds. lol

[@DonnieLeroy]

So do I need to spray around the blind itself our just on .y hunting clothes thereself. Diffenley don't want lime germs.

[@andrewkoehler5386]

I don’t blame you, Lime Disease has no cure (scary). I personally use a Permethrin treatment on my clothing, then a spray (or powder) for the area around your ground blind/fox hole with the poison you can get to treat your yard with for fleas/ticks, etc. I do this in-advance (a couple weeks) to treat the area, allow odor to disappear. I’m cautious to get the ground/grass treatment that is ppl and pet safe. I even treat around the ladder and base of my tree stands to prevent ant beds, spiders from bothering me. lol I’m in TX, and like many, the biting insects are no joke.

[@DonnieLeroy]

Thank you rich knew you would have the answer. Comin sence I'm thinking I'm losing that. Lol 65 and getting younger. Thank you for everything you do. Diffenley being educated. All hail bunjie 🦌 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@gierhedd75]

​@andrewkoehler5386 I like to give my hunting clothes (boots included) a generous bath of permethrin a few days before hitting the woods. I find bug suits help, but aren't bulletproof. Then I hit it with some scent killer before I head in. Seems to work well (fingers crossed) so far.

[@Cloud4hundred20]

I always say if I was in a tree I would be so deadly..

[@techdragn]

Some of us are spot and stalk hunters

[@Cloud4hundred20]

I got poison ivy everywhere right now.. literally miserable at night and can’t sleep

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck!

[@Cloud4hundred20]

@@Deathbybunjie yeah I’ll manage… tomorrow afternoon my camera is going in the woods. Better late then never right.. also going to start practicing some shooting from different yardages. Got to make sure we are ready to go for this years fun and festivities..

[@mariusbuciuman307]

Did you hint at a B5? Foreshadowing much? 😂

[@Deathbybunjie]

🤔

[@kevinmendez8443]

Never been this early to a video

[@Deathbybunjie]

First! 😆 good stuff thanks for watching

[@spikedawg1961]

Think like a sniper