The Hunt for BEAMER | An 8.5 year old Legendary SWAMP BUCK...

This is the story of an 8.5 year-old, legendary swamp buck, named Beamer. In this Deer Society Hunt Breakdown, JJ Dukart details the 7 years of encounters and history he had with Beamer and the final moments that lead up to the release of his arrow. We hope you enjoy the story of this incredible whitetail!
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[@stephensabo8498]

Considering he's been there so long, I can only imagine how amazing the genetics will be on that property over the next 5-10 years.

[@zacharyhandke1915]

Almost all antler genetics come from the doe…

[@MrWhitedevil42]

@@zacharyhandke1915 I suspect he's made a few of those too

[@primer3458]

@@MrWhitedevil42 true 😂😂😂

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Couple more years he would of been ripe for the pickins smh never know how big he would of been

[@firstnamelastname9097]

@@zacharyhandke1915 not so much the genetics would matter. The health of the doe in uterus determines the potential of the buck for the remainder of its life. The genes for growing a big rack are still in the buck, but will forever be cursed if the doe is malnourished or unhealthy during pregnancy.

[@RWH3354]

This is not only a great story...it was done with so much class. U gave him the respect he deserved threw the years of his life & in return he gave U the gift of his life! Just a beautiful story...thanx for U both being so classy!!!

[@tehfuqizg0inon588]

Well I wouldn't say he GAVE it to him lol

[@hawknives]

Beamers death wasn't meant to be on film. What you got on film was Beamers Life. Your experience and remembrance with his Life will be Eternal. The animals can teach mankind something. I thank God for these animals and what they provide us for food. It is a Sacred thing. Christ bless!

[@xXCroFabXx]

This is what hunting is truly about

[@parkerbrough3852]

Very well said.

[@chrishammon14]

They aren’t hunting for food though

[@PatrickEvabs]

Beat me to it Hawknives. This hunt had an “Old Yeller” feel to it… A private moment between two old friends, even if Beamer didn’t know it. Awesome story- Amazing edits and hats off to a couple LEGENDS. Thank you-

[@owo1744]

@@chrishammon14 They are. The Trophy is just a bonus.

[@jdthomp15]

Finally getting beamer must have come with mixed emotions. 1) extreme joy 2) sadness knowing that a 3+ year hunt has come to a close. Congratulations!

[@YutNow]

Such a bitter sweet moment. Old mature bucks like Beamer are such a rarity and it’s a little sad harvesting such an amazing animal at his age. Great video btw!

[@joshcastle360]

Seeing him lay there dead on the ground was so humbling. I felt the void you mentioned of a legends life gone. Check mate.

[@pattyholbert8547]

As A Formally mule deer and elk 1:38 hunter in Colorado, it takes me back. I’m disabled now and can’t hunt, but it still gets me in the end. God bless you I’m sure your helping your family and others

[@americanboxingfan1162]

I have watched a ton of deer hunting shows and videos. There's no question this is the best production and narrative I have ever seen. Outstanding work! #Beamer

[@davidkavetsky2377]

I agree.. great vid and narration

[@chandlermollen3741]

Have you watched! Meat eater on Netflix

[@dalecain1158]

Impressive buck with a great story behind him. Congrats on finally finishing the story!

[@josephcahoe645]

Awsome story! I can relate when I harvested my 170 such a bitter sweet moment. The excitement every year checking cameras to see if he made it to the bitter part when I shot him knowing I'll never be lookin for Captain again. Still touches my heart 3 yrs later

[@richardnewman1594]

Very nice and done good job 👏

[@darylusitalo1732]

I shot a 208 pound dressed 10 pointer last year on public land but there's a lot of private farms nearby so was well fed and probably why he was so big. Man the feeling of getting such a beautiful big buck was amazing and I had no idea he was in the area and just happened to come through where I was. I guess I got him before another hunter in the area got him because he was looking for him as he had him on trail camera for a while. Now the bucks I see in the area are pretty small right now but I'm letting them go to grow even if someone gets them I'd rather they get a nicer buck in a couple years if I dont get em.

[@erik1176]

Lol

[@jackgriffith9229]

If this story was written in a publication I would not be able to believe it. This is truly an epic fantasy come true! This what dreams are made of. Amazing! 🏹🦌🏹🦌🏹🦌

[@TheDeerSociety]

Thanks for following!

[@tylerterrell8907]

He was in a tree stand ending a great life with a great story on October 28, 2020 and I was in a hospital room welcoming in a great life that’s gonna carve a great story as she gets older.. Beamer’s life ended and my daughter Dani Mae’s life began the same day. Thanks for sharing your story bud beautiful harvest 🦌

[@pearsonbooker5584]

Watching videos like this, I always check the comments. Congrats on your daughter and her being a year old today!

[@TheDudeMan6017]

What a wild mixture of emotions. Towards the end I almost wanted to shed a tear. Incredible story, an amazing watch, and a magnificent deer. It felt like I was there throughout the years, experiencing the end of an era. It truly made me kind of sad, especially when you mentioned there being a void now. What a feeling that must have been. Well done!

[@Crackhouts]

To the taxidermist: "Can you keep the moss on these antlers?"

[@knickerbacher7910]

Him laying in the ground, expired, and watching the episode I felt emotional. Honestly, great story bud. But I have to say that personally I’d be a lot more excited and showing a lot more gratitude to that true warrior. Just me though, I am wired different I guess when it comes to a harvesting of an animal. Great episode and congrats on finally getting Beamer. Awesome. Love the shows.

[@everythinghaschanged42]

Say dead instead of expired if you’re gonna talk about feeling emotional lmao

[@bradgordon5912]

great execution for the final result. I hunted a booner for 3 years in the 2000's only to have him poached 50 yards from a road. they took his head and left the rest of him for the coyotes, a sad end to a deer that deserved more. loved the devotion you showed to this story.

[@jackfish2706]

Hate poachers. They give us a bad reputation

[@rouge_910]

Poachers are so uncool. Deer like that deserve to be honored not taken illegally

[@dr.stevenwadeau.d.3382]

I think the most impressive part is all the daylight trail cam footage. Unreal!

[@MichaelforGod]

Here in Eastern North Carolina all we have are swamp bucks and they are hard to hunt...very smart and know when you coming for them.... awesome mature stud brother

[@DonutVIP]

incredible story man, i got my first 10 pointer in Houston, Minnesota the same year you got your big boy, i shook so hard couldnt even get down from my treestand, he came in at 10 yard and was about to go ham on a 8 pointer but i saw the 10 first and took the shot, first time rookie also and i was using wrong ammo for my shotgun,, keyhole his spine lost a little bit of the backstrap but still got the otherside, good luck this year deer hunter, stay safe

[@davidmccartney1017]

The biggest excitement is having all the pictures and the footage

[@wagr9824]

Thank you for taking us along on an amazing adventure.

[@TheDeerSociety]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeremiahwilson7640]

Phenomenal storyline and history!!! That is a true monarch! Congrats!!!

[@TopWorldTalentHD]

I don't hunt and hunting has never been my thing even though I grew up in Georgia, but I truly enjoy your videos and the narration. It makes me feel as though I am part of it.

[@lovetoflylovetofly3843]

That's incredible, your patience is very commendable, and is impressive. Super awesome buck!

[@stevespencer1610]

WHAT A MIC DROP STORY ENDING...IF WE COULD ONLY TREAT ALL OUR BROTHERS WITH SUCH LOVE AND RESPECT...MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU JJ. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@chadc1017]

I've watched hundreds of deer hunting videos and yours by far is the best!! Great job on that and your dedication to this deer is unmatched!! My dad has a deer of that caliber from 1969.

[@sterlingbartoe5297]

What an incredible Buck! You are so lucky to have all of the video of him in his prime. Great hunt!

[@brianbennett8445]

Unbelievable! Congratulations.

[@liltoshiro]

At that age he looks so majestic like an mythical creature. So rare. Congratulations on such a fine beast of the land

[@saphiregold7]

Is it more or does it look like Beamer is smiling at the end when he’s showing him off 🥹 such a great hunt and a great Presentation!!!

[@kq7770]

By far my favorite story of chasing a buck. From showing how he aged throughout the years to finally getting him after years of chasing him

[@joemorrow7691]

His offspring will be interesting 👍👍 Great Story

[@Mottzy]

I love the edit. All the birds eye views and showing stand locations. Definitely makes you feel apart of the hunt. Great job and even better harvest! Keep up the great content!!

[@veryfastride]

Amazing story. . . I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Great job!

[@davidthorpe6139]

Mad respect for your ethics, patience and dedication. I hope Beamer sired a couple dozen buck fawns!

[@TheDeerSociety]

You may see some in future hunts! Haha

[@marcelluscoleman2988]

I Love this story.. but the SCENERY!!!! 😍😍😍

[@zander947]

I can’t believe he was that calm about shooting that big of a deer

[@ryandavids1129]

I'm glad he was calm. I'm so sick of these guys who are hunting shows who have killed a TON of deer in their day. And, they are hunting a high fenced property on a guided hunt. They make the shot, then get all crazy, fist pumping, hyperventilating, crying, thanking Jesus. It's a little rediculous.

[@zander947]

Ya I guess but I would’ve celebrated a bit more than that but I guess I’m only 13 and he’s had a lot of hunting experience

[@blakehoffman5142]

@@ryandavids1129 you have clearly never shot a deer before. I understand the high fence part though

[@tippy8358]

@@ryandavids1129 People on tv don’t hunt on any high fence and are not guided your ego is too high they hunt on micro managed property’s that’s they put thousands of dollars in each year and they hunt on their friends micro managed farms don’t slam them because your yo broke to manage giant deer

[@zander947]

I’d be happy if I killed the deer that I have been hunting for years

[@jerrilheureux8894]

Great short documentary of BEAMER AND YOUR Time together , great footage ..as Beamer gets bigger n bigger n older ..Its something alot of people don't get to witness .. almost like at this point in both yours and his journey ,. you can tell , it's a little like magic energies between the two of you (BC he does know you're there ..and you know he's there) ..your patience and stealthily watching him from young buck to old timer for a buck especially, It's a sad but best scenario for Beamer with the times , land n food changes coming in the world today .. I'm glad it played out to his older days to be taken ..I feel the special intertwining of your two lives in your filming .MUCH RESPECT TO YOU AND TO BEAMER ...GREAT JOB 360 !!!...🌬️🔥✨

[@Blackpanther_risen]

U guys are always great at telling ur hunts on video, keep 'em coming and I'll keep watch 'em

[@joeblowporkhead864]

Where I hunt in Wisconsin if you get a big buck he was one heck of a smart buck for a long time . Beautiful deer .

[@edarnold1426]

Congratulations! I'm glad that you got to harvest him before he started going downhill after all those year of having him on camera. The chance of him making it to nine and a half were probably only about fifty percent at that age. Even if he wasn't hunted.

[@followslick_vrontwitchtono5957]

Amazing story, I honestly got to feel like I personally know Beamer😂😂 great job and patience

[@glennnielsen2508]

Congrats on a monarch! Great storyline, history, and missed encounters all preparation for the final hunt. Well deserved!

[@dwightpickens2895]

Absolutely stud of a deer 🦌 congratulations on your trophy

[@KrazyXWhit3Boyz]

An incredible story! Most of us are not blessed with the property, discipline, and time to put in this kind of work. But it should be something we all strive for!

[@NuManXplore]

Awesome buck!!!

[@scottschaeffer8920]

Great buck, great story, and the right guy harvested him. Another example how important wildlife is to us all!

[@markgriffin9287]

So much respect to you and him!

[@HuntsNHooksets]

@The Deer Society I dropped my personal record buck on October 28th 2020, what a day… I walked to my stand to find out someone stole it, I played the wind and sat on the ground…6 hours later after seeing nothing had a nice 13pt step out 35 yards at last light following a doe. Hit him on the move, and took a dirt nap 50 yards later.

[@TheDeerSociety]

Congrats! It was a great day!

[@timothyfondakowski1573]

Awesome buck and story 🦌🎯🏹

[@AlexHernandez-od5se]

Awesome story. it’s so crazy how us as hunters get attached to certain bucks learn patterns and traits about them as said in video once buck is harvested it’s almost like there’s a void in our hearts in the end one hell of an awesome buck that was harvested and will never be forgotten!

[@benwroyce24]

Amazing story of an old buck! Got them myself in WI and its something to treasure. Knowing Wisconsin like I do and hunting big Northwoods for as long as I have, only criticism is that this is not a swamp buck. So many pictures of him on a field it’s amazing! That is quite a luxury! Many of the bucks that I have hunted, never have seen a field in their life. Those are the true swampers. Amazing buck however and amazing story!

[@Murf1802]

Beautiful story,Beautiful Hunt , Thank you so much for sharing your passion for this whitetail buck!outstanding Story and you really couldn't ask for a more perfect looking Buck , man he's a Stud!! Congratulations awesome Job!!

[@lukekaledas8857]

Probably the best story I’ve ever heard

[@paulrambone6705]

A great job with all the home work. Learning a deer is not easy to do. Congrats.

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Great story. I have so many stories and no monsters just great stories from setting in my stand in Colville Wa Archery is a hard sport but most rewarding Around Bend Oregon out!

[@steveg7115]

I have a doe around my place I named Stumpy 10 or 11 years ago because she has no tail. I hardly ever see her except on trail cam. She's still alive this year. I wish I could put a picture on here to prove it. I'm in MI and have great respect for her. I'm 55 and have hunted all my life, I will not shoot stumpy out of respect. A buck like that i would. Congrats.

[@cooper9274]

Now that’s a good hunt! Nice buck!!!! You deserve that buck you worked hard for Beamer!

[@dewski7587]

October 28th is my birthday. No better time of year. This a great video and amazing story!!

[@MrCabimero]

Wow what a deer - congratulations. The mass and spread is amazing.

[@DarkHorse902]

I love how you were willing to pass up camera footage in order to take the shot. So many videos like this are just focused on getting it on camera, you were focused more on the actual hunt. Great deer!

[@jaybeliever1479]

Great way to chronicle your long journey with this buck. Thanks for the video.

[@jerryhawk8434]

Stunningly beautiful buck.

[@kenstockton7793]

He was with alot of does, so his legacy will continue..nice Buck, that takes patience all those years, we didn't really need to see the shot because you showed plenty of footage of Beamer, we saw the end success, Wow

[@bradcrook223]

Great stuff guys, great hunt, great shot, great story…CONGRATULATIONS on an AWESOME BUCK!!!👍🏼👊🏼

[@highkey_steeze]

Damn man, this could have really been a movie. I was really hooked, that finally scene of him with the leaves falling looked like he was on his way to deer heaven. I imagine this would be the realistic remake of all of our child hood favorite, “Bambi” but seriously. Your presentation is amazing !

[@louisgiardina8918]

Great story, great buck it definitely is bittersweet very happy and sad at the same time.

[@ajtigermountainman8156]

The BEST deer hunting video I've seen. Very informative with great shots of Beamer in his habitat. Definitive testimony to letting the smaller bucks grow to their maximum potential. PEN/SWORD Semper Fi USMC '67-'69

[@John-ck7gv]

Awesome! I know after all those years chasing that giant the excitement and emotions would be insane seeing him laying there expired after the time you spent watching and chasing him.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Awesome story! Great perseveranceGreat hunt! Great vid.

[@givemethepills8049]

What an amazing journey ... and all on video!

[@albertweingartmann7292]

Well done, nice a 8,5 year old Buck. Well done all the years. Congratulation.

[@ChrisMac87]

Beautiful deer. Congrats on closing the deal.

[@NateJD3032]

Such an amazing job telling this story

[@edwinleach7401]

Congratulations belatedly. Great buck.

[@davidpacker117]

Just think of the quality of bucks he has sired over those years. No doubt you will get another opportunity to harvest a trophy class buck like Beamer. You demonstrate the results of good land management and hard work. Its amazing how we get attached to these animals we hunt for so long. Felt your sense of loss and have known the hesitation at shooting him.

[@TheDeerHunt3rr]

HUGE BUCK! WOW!

[@donniebell8166]

Awesome story of old Beamer it was like watching a movie

[@countryboiz3509]

I love watching these stories and seeing the time put into these deer awesome job! Doesn't get much better than WI bow hunting.

[@JDugdetectors]

So glad you took the shot. I get frustrated when hunters don't take the shot because of camera view. As a viewer it's more about the hunt then the video. What a great ending to a great story, Congrats!

[@EcouragingGodStories]

One year ago today. Hope you're out there looking for Beamer's brother. Way to go, man!

[@pauljordaanoutdoors5386]

Man thats an amazing buck. Well done

[@gumm1]

Amazing videos as always! Beautiful buck!! congrats Nathan!!👊

[@jasonross499]

Cool old buck! Great story! Way to persevere!

[@waltercheney9643]

I would invest in about 3-4 go pro cameras or similar to setup and just hit record on to get multiple angles. Great story. #legenddown

[@tree_monkey3120xp]

Congrats on a stud thanks for sharing the story truly amazing!

[@2017Toy]

WOW what an awesome buck congratulations

[@EverydayNation]

Congrats!! Definitely a beautiful animal!

[@michaelzera9361]

Awesome deer! 10 years of deer hunting and not a single shot at a mountable deer - or seen one for that matter! We have a rule, if you shoot a buck it needs to go on your wall - otherwise - take a pass. Hunt in southern Ill btw.

[@kendylvirgili5904]

Love this buck such a pretty creative creture!!!

[@davidmccartney1017]

Awesome buck my friend.

[@UnlimitedWhitetailHunting]

Awesome story!! What a great buck!

[@pamelapelech3249]

Absolutely fascinating story, glad it was a great shot and quick kill. Alot of patience and time on this buck.

[@Football450-r50]

I love these videos

[@yvesf5355]

Wow Congratulations ,What a story ,great job thanks

[@jakekrohn7509]

Amazing story! Thanks for sharing. I harvested a 10 yr old whitetail buck in northern wi in 2020.

[@gregbloom2789]

He looked to me to be in his best physical condition by the pics shown , ..at 6.5 years old ..not talking about his horns ,.. his body . Big strong solid healthy . .8.5 years old was just starting to look like an old man ..lol..wise but old . ... Such a cool story..your very lucky to have a place to be able to do that ..

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

Beautiful buck ! Any one would be very happy to harvest this guy !!!

[@edro3838]

Beautiful deer. Really good story and video. Nicely done!

[@bobdavis6133]

You are one hell of a man!! Great story