People unfollowed us for this. (It’s just who I am)

[@bowed305]

First of all, can we not lump all of The Smiths viewers into one pile? I know there are some on here that don't like the hunting stuff, and to them I say, don't watch it. For those of us who do really enjoy that stuff, please keep it coming. Glad Maverick liked the tool set. Those bookshelves keep looking better and better. Appreciate seeing all the stuff...the behind the scenes stuff of the podcasts, your trip with Lincoln to College Station, and all the other stuff. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Thebluemooncherrie]

Well, said.

[@juliecahill7550]

Happy Thanksgiving to all. To me a dove means peace and to shoot them seems wrong. I still like the Smiths videos. Hope you understand. 😊

[@YeeyeeClark]

Well said!

[@reneecassell2170]

I’m happy with anything you want to share!! It’s all awesome!😊

[@rhoadestraveled]

Whoa you took that a bit too serious.

[@donnawilmeth8674]

I think you should talk about anything you choose! It’s your channel about your life. Hunting is part of your life!

[@JOYCEROGERS-q6v]

If someone unfollowed you for this, they need to get a life. He’s such a sweetheart. Nothing wrong at all with this video. ❤

[@tristaparks2539]

LOVE that y’all share about hunting. Never change!💜

[@chandaabney7853]

All for hunting and feeding our family home grown meat and harvesting meat as well. Great way to teach the kids start to finish. We won't go hungry!!

[@annmurphy5507]

Back in September I was in elk camp bow hunting in western Colorado, I started reading your book and couldn’t put it down. I could definitely tell that you wrote it in your own words. You’re an excellent storyteller. It is an amazing story and I finished it in 48 hours. I respect the harvesting of animals. I live 90 miles from Uvalde. In 1956, my father pointed a 45 revolver at me because he missed shooting a stray dog he was making me hold. When I was 12, my father back-handed me and my dog attacked him; he hauled him off and shot him. Not everyone deserves to have firearms. Granger, you have a good solid moral compass so keep doing what you’re doing your way.

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

EVERYONE deserves to own firearms. It is a God given right. Even though this government infringes upon the rights of the US citizens on a daily basis, it is an unalienable right to keep and bear arms. Whether people agree or disagree with that, the fact still remains

[@bzmama3162]

Well said about Granger being respectful. I’m sorry to read you were shot, but thankful you survived your childhood. Most of us carry a lot of that trauma and use it for bad, but it looks like you’ve let it refine you vs define you. Very much respect to you for how you are evolving. We can’t let trauma hold us back. 🙏 I buy lots of YeeYee gear, but tend to stick to the “farm” or “ranch” themed designs. Not so much forearms. I feel they have a decent selection of both.

[@bzmama3162]

I’m not into hunting, but I respect folks that are; I’m not into guns, but respect those that are. I guess the point is, for me, I don’t have to 100% agree/like something to have respect for those that do. (I married a gun guy, so I guess I am one by default, lol.)

[@Remington-ll9gl]

Everyone should have the right to bear arms until they screw up like point a firearm at a kid I don't care how you are if you point a firearm at a kid any kid I will protect that kid no matter what.

[@brannonarends9595]

Hey Granger, writing in from Humboldt Iowa. I was raised using archery equipment since I was 6 and am 27 now. So I would say the best hunting caliber is a 450gr Easton Axis. Thank you for you for your teaching in the scriptures and what the Holy Spirit is doing through you for me. Just lost my Dad almost 2 months ago and honestly wasn’t sure if I would ever hunt again. But I have found that it has been an even better place for me now to meditate on Gods word and to remember all the memories I have with my dad over the last 27 years. And to also help me to never let my 3 year old daughter to never let her forget her grandpa. Love you brother!! Yes Yee

[@chelsycarpenter7651]

I’m never unfollowing you guys ever!!! I love y’all

[@andrearake6969]

Oh goodness, my oldest when he was little (he is 17 now!) went through an obsession with safety goggles. He wore them 24/7: to bed, in the bath, to church, everywhere! I didn’t fight it and it’s a favorite memory. ❤

[@cindydowning5600]

Love the episode. Maverick’s face when it comes to tools is priceless. He’s definitely a tool boy and he knows his tools. Love all the content, even the hunting parts. Happy Thanksgiving Smith’s 💜💜💜💜

[@YeeyeeClark]

Mav is so precious ❤️❤️ he sure knows his tools!!!

[@joanharris8057]

My sons hunt on our farm property after the crops have been harvested. The deer meat is harvested to provide food for families. We also have a very large outside shooting range for family and friends. We bring tables, chairs, and shade tents to make it more enjoyable. Safe shooting is required just like you were in an indoor shooting range. We enjoy a variety of your videos. Keep up the good work! A subscriber from Michigan.

[@melanih2621]

Awww, FAMILY time is the BEST TIME. Mav is smart with the tools.

[@paulabrown223]

Keep being YOU!!! We fell in love with you and your family because of who you are!!! ❤

[@TidyTribe5280]

I’m into all the content including hunting! I’m actually mind blown to hear that other people that watch this content aren’t into hunting.

[@shariarkema243]

Loved all of this. My husband and sons were not into hunting but my dad was and he gave his son and sons-in- law each a gun before he died. They have kept them as keepsakes. I remember going to a gun club he belonged to and watched him skeet shoot. Mavi is such a mechanic! ❤ Lincoln looked like he enjoyed the game! London, and Lincoln too, are so good with Mavi! It was good to see all of you, including Tyler and Parker! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

[@BrandiNicole87]

Happy Thanksgiving! Very thankful for all of you!❤❤

[@meross04]

Mav's tools are awesome. Can't believe how well he talks already. Smart boy!! Happy Thanksgiving Smith Family ❤

[@kathimeadows7869]

Our son was Maverick and now he’s the neighborhood guy! Always helping, always being asked advice. It’s good. Love watching Maverick with his tools.

[@debbieadams712]

Maverick s reaction to his tools is the best. God bless you all ❣️ thanks for sharing this 😊

[@TheFlemingFamily22]

Maverick with the tools. He is such a cutie pie. Happy Thanksgiving Smith Fam and The Yee Yee team. Granger, Like a River is SOLD OUT in all of the bookstores in my Province of Newfoundland, Canada. I had just went in and asked a few stores around and they keep selling out. Congrats on a successful book. I was apart of the launch team and read it prior to release and I've also listened to the audio book version. Keep doing what you are doing. Have a great weekend ahead. #YEEYEE #likeariver #livelikeriv

[@luella2u152]

OMG, I love that you share glimpses of your lives with us. You hunt and share that with us too. It's all good. If someone unsubs for that, they weren't much of a Smiths fan. All they had to do was just not watch those videos or fast forward through that part. You just keep doing you.❤

[@erinpostma4552]

Watching maverick with those real tools, reminds me of my oldest son 17 now, who was always fixing EVERYTHING! Now he is an auto mechanic and going to tech for diesel/heavy equipment. Nothing makes a parent more proud seeing your kid light up when it comes to motors!! He is going to do BIG things Smiths!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude to God for allowing us to live and for everything He has provided us with in life. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving.

[@lovedairycows]

I prediction that Granger will take London to a volleyball game or a rodeo(barrel racing/team roping). Mav is just the cutest with his tools and tractor. Happy Thanksgiving

[@carlasiler1870]

Happy Thanksgiving to the best family in the world. I’m so grateful that share you share your lives with us!

[@novamom1962]

Granger and Amber that was the cutest tool set ever for Maverick ! Hope y’all had a blessed Thanksgiving . Love y’all 💗❤️🦋🎈YEEYEE

[@blindtothegrind4740]

My daughters (who has been watching the Smiths with me since a baby) favorite episode (which she asks me to play over and over) is Lincoln shooting the dove! Stay true to you and your family, it’s ok if people choose not to watch! We love it!!!

[@cinramirez8627]

Mavy and his tools is the cutest ever! Happy Thanksgiving Smith’s! 🦃❤️

[@missymurphy9996]

Love that you share about hunting. It’s a part of life and God gave us the animals as food.

[@RobinKazee]

This is Teaching Maverick to use tools in a safe way. Yes he is enjoying using the real tools,but he could get hurt and NOBODY wants Maverick to get HURT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cindymenke7985]

I have SO many memories of rabbit and squirrel hunting with my dad (who just recently passed) as a kid and now bow hunt for deer as an adult. To provide for my family and others, gift it to friends and families that allow me to hunt their ground. It's a humbling and learning experience each and every time! Please, continue to share ALL of your experiences.

[@lonniechartrand]

Be YOURSELF! Haters are going to hate, no matter what. To change you would only be giving in. Giving up. If someone "unfollows" me because of my beliefs, or what I do, then I feel I am better for it. I do not need that kind of toxicity in my life.

[@TheBlaisures]

It's refreshing to see anyone with a public platform be themselves these days! My kids and I love watching your channel. Also, I may be biased because my husband has always hunted white tail deer. Love the light and positives this channel encourages. YEE YEE

[@jdesilva100]

Hunting yes, it's part of life and your life. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@amygoudreau3809]

Love love love love this so much. From now on I'm calling it a Johnny wrench too. New yeeyee tool line 😊🎉❤

[@garyclark24]

30/30 lever action marlin is my go to for dear because where I hunt the woods are very thick with trees and brush

[@bzmama3162]

“Daddy hold you” one of my kiddos said that too. I love to watch them evolve, he’s such a joy. And he’s adorbs!

[@foresthiker6707]

Excellent video! My husband is the hunter, I'm a hiker & have a cpl. He uses a .308 for deer hunting, and is successful with that. Also hunts grouse, turkey, woodcock and a lot of trout fishing. We're blessed with the abundance of meat God provides for him to harvest. Thanks for another outstanding segment, and do not be discouraged by naysayers.

[@sharonfrans7538]

Hey Granger, I'm not sure who on the Smiths don't like your hunting, But that's a way of life. Its a great lesson of life and how God can provide food if you know how to provide for your family! witch is what you are teaching him. I'm so grateful that my uncle took the time to teach me the skills to hunt! as I grew up without a father to teach me those lessons. Now I'm dong the same with our kids. we take a week off every year and go as a family to hunting camp! If this world ever got worse I know that we could still live off the land and provide for ourselves with the help if God by our side~ Life lessons are never something to pass up on! :) We love watching you all and can't wait till our paths cross again!

[@thekyrobman]

Super impressed with his knowledge of tools, I work with alot of people who don't don't know a socket wrench from a hammer. Next thing you'll know he'll be taking all his toys apart. God is Good.

[@karenferrell8992]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Smith's family! I enjoy all your episodes. I enjoyed a father and son time and the hunting you do.

[@stellamorrissette3408]

I am not leaving the Smiths , I love this family and sticking to it, hunting does n ot matter to me, like other homesteader are killing to feed the families..Im not leaving, Happy Thanksgiving

[@marikiemarie7622]

That tool set was my all boys favorite toys. I had to buy the same set 5 times. I have 3 boys. Lol they even took the sets everywhere. 😊 and all my boys said "hold you" when they wanted to be picked up. Lol too cute

[@Dee_livingonedayatatime]

243 every day!!!!! Grew up with it, i have the one I learned on some odd 55 plus years. I would not stop or un sub. Save and happy thanksgiving to everyone

[@laurajankowski1901]

Oh my goodness the smile on his face was absolutely priceless! “Hammer!!” Awww

[@cindiallain8542]

I believe I already watched that podcast and I told you what my husband uses. lol. But no I don’t hunt. But neither will I ever condemn anyone who does. Thank you for the video. I don’t care one way or the other whether you talk about hunting. Just don’t stop your videos. Please.

[@galebingham7841]

I’m wondering when you will have your book Like a River out in paperback? I’m 73 and can’t hold a hard back book very long. Love watching the Smiths. Love the family stuff the most. Hope you all had a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving..

[@nathiaurbanrealestate]

Y’all can video whatever you want we watch you for being real and your wholesome family life. The whole package. Our family loves it all. Thank you ❤

[@marybrown444]

Just because some don't like hunting doesn't mean we all don't like it. Our family loves to hunt and we are bringing up our grandsons to be right out there with us hunting. Love your show. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your whole family!!

[@junelepley502]

I bought my little nephew' a tool kit when he was younger..he would follow my brother around all the time carrying his tools..i sure miss watching them together..my baby brother died in 2018 from a brain anurysum at 46 n my nephew is 8 now..love watching Mav with the family he is a smart little boy 💙

[@sherryperry3524]

People do not have to watch if they don’t like things that you do. I personally enjoy watching who you are as a person. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s ok. I love that Maverick knows what he likes at such a young age. Your children are children playing outside and doing all things little ones should be doing. It’s something that seems to be lost. I hope you all had a good relaxing Thanksgiving.❤

[@hawks2252]

First deer I harvested was with a czechoslovakia 8mm mauser as a teenager. During a major snowstorm (waist deep) about a mile back into the woods. Pre cell phone days - so I had to hump it back to deer camp, get some help, go back and then drag the deer back. My brothers were so pissed helping me drag it out - took us all day. No snowshoes or snowmobile with us, not even a sled to slide over the snow. 20 years later, they still remind me every opener - haha. A friend lathed a beautiful wood stock and used the action from the mauser to build a 300 win mag I believe. Best all around deer caliber in my opinion- 30.06, although I shoot a 7mm mag, I ain't to bright.

[@philsmith2032]

I'm amazed that he Knows the tools he picks up, God is good 🙏

[@1964Potter]

Happy Thanksgiving to the Smiths!

[@contentedspirit9022]

That library is AWESOME. Can johnny come live with me for a few months? Lol. Jk Mavi's tool set is adorable. He'll be the farmer/rancher/mechanic for sure. Adorable.

[@RobinKazee]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY THANKSGIVING to the Smith Family!!!!

[@juliet-m31]

He's sooo sweet! This reminds me of when my boys were little. Obsessed with tools, trucks, backhows, all things boy! And dirt. Lots of dirt! ❤ You two are awesome humans. God bless.🙏💕

[@ambertyler5844]

Be authentic,be the amazing folks you are.

[@cateb.l5343]

My son had the same set. Watching him wear those little goggles made my heart melt with memories.

[@MrsAkromis]

Hey now some of us like hunting.. I mean the whole reason I know about you is being a country music fan. Keep being you, you don’t need followers that tell you who to be and what values to teach your kids. That being said, my first deer was with my dad’s old 6 that was passed down from my grandfather to my dad, to my older brother and then to me. It was in a stand at our lease in Rocksprings, Tx named “house on the hill”. The ride there is one of the sketchiest and most fun to get to, especially on the back with my dad. Such a core memory I will always have. Just a college girl, her dad, and a 6mm.

[@briannethurman2577]

Hi Smith family. I am Brianne from Washington State. I was raised in a hunting family. I started when I was 12 years old and still do to this day, I am 30. I hunt black tail with a 243 Winchester but recently just bought a 6.5 Christensen. I have also killed 2 elk with my 243 Winchester.! Besides getting your harvest there is so much more to hunting. I cherish getting that time with my dad more and more every year as we get older. We bond the most in the woods. When we drive on logging roads and or hiking the 10+ miles we do while hiking behind locked gates. Most locations we hunt at don’t have the best service so I get to escape the media. So I’m all for seeing your family’s style of hunting. Because mine is far more different than yours. My dad is an amazing “hunting guide” if your ever interested in trying out the Western Washington hunting! He’s not really a hunting guide, but he’s had many ppl reach out to him to take them out to get a black tail. Keep doing you Smith Family.

[@tanyacohen7347]

I love it all! Bring it! Just happy to be on the journey with all of you!

[@sharonyoung8251]

When my granddaughter was about 3 and grandson was 1, their aunt and uncle got them a work bench with pegs, vice, all the tools. They loved it.

[@pamkirk4350]

Just finished Like A River. FANTASTIC! So raw, it draws you into the message of hope, mercy and love.

[@anthonynolatrain8240]

Our hunting family completely enjoys watching your hunting family adventures! YEE YEE 🦌

[@Txdvsz]

This reminds of my son when he was Maverick's age. He would wait for me every payday so I could take him to the hardware store so he could buy the biggest nuts and bolts and other hardware we could find. Not toys or candy. This lasted over a year. He is now graduating with a Bachelors Degree this December and has always been a self starter and goal oriented. Could be a good sign!

[@terissawatkins6839]

❤🪻💐🙏Happy Thanksgiving Day To the Smith family Everyone have a blessed and wonderful day🙏💐🪻❤️

[@CaitlinSwenson]

Little miss London is growing up! Love seeing her being so sweet with Mav. ❤

[@bonniebarnekow1415]

Wow ! I am amazed at this little guy, and he’s so smart . He knows his tools . Happy Holidays to you guys .

[@bethskweres1078]

Oh my goodness! He is so smart! My youngest was the same. Much older sister & brother make a difference. They talk early and do whatever the sibling will let them. Maverick is going to be an architect, builder or engineer. Just keep telling him that! Love you guys!

[@lisawilson229]

Love it all! Keep being you! Thank you and Amber for sharing your life with us and keeping it real!

[@robertdurkin7596]

Happy Thanksgiving to the Smith family and awesome video and fun for maverick with toy tools sets ! Very interesting about big light bulb on the desk that very cool !🦃🏉🎸🇺🇲🎶🎄👌🤟🤗❤️

[@susanmcclure8164]

Happy Thanksgiving Smith’s Family !!

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Awe. That baby is adorable. Good choice Mommy. Phooey on people not liking something like hunting. They are the same folks that think meat comes from the store. People have been so disneyized.

[@neoncatfish4038]

I hope y'all are having or had a great thanksgiving! Y'all stay safe!

[@vanoknt]

grate family that loves their beautiful children, and most importantly the family that love Creator!

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

I have never hunted, but I love to watch people hunt! Maverick is just adorable! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@FLMegan]

One word has consumed my life : Peachybbies ! My 11 year old girl is obsessed, and so far, we have not bought any..... but because I heard Amber and London say how awesome it is, she will be the Peachybbies queen come Christmas. Love yall!❤

[@kellywyant2644]

Happy Thanksgiving Smith’s🦃

[@WisconsinFarmer]

Happy thanksgiving to you guys!

[@debbieadams712]

I like hunting. I started going with my dad at 7 yrs old. I'm 65 now and go with my brother and the rest of the boys. By the way your book shelves look amazing.

[@dianestephenson7639]

Hunting has been a way to collect food in my family & its history i dont believe in just killing for a sport or domething to mount on the wall if you eat its meat then yea use the head or whatever but hunt for food ,,if its just for sport or a troohy then use target ,,,, love the channel ,,i hope yall had a wonderful thanksgiving ❤😊

[@lori....4816]

I agree

[@smilingvick]

I believe the gentleman below put it so eloquently. Thank you for sharing about your faith in Jesus and following the direction He is leading you and your family. There will always be people that have their own thoughts and plans about what you should do, but the only path you need to follow is the one that Jesus gives you. Blessings to you and your precious family. PS, I LOVED, LOVED Mavericks reacts to his tools, so sweet.

[@cathychamberlain4452]

I love all your content. I am always learning something. Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

[@hawkrose8403]

OMG he is PRECIOUS ❤ with all his tools.

[@edfam5929]

My oldest son is 21 now and man I miss him saying “hold you?”😭 So cute❤

[@dw1920]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all that was my son also with the tools but also tonka trucks he’s 28 now and has all the tonka trucks in adult size I knew from then he would watching him drive excavator and skid steer and dump trucks and everything is unreal you’re gonna be doing the same in 20 years 😊

[@aerattay]

Beautiful family. All glory to God.

[@pennygrotton4139]

He is so cute and smart .happy Thanksgiving

[@ForTheGreaterGood9]

Happy Thanksgiving week! Thank you for sharing your day to day lives with us and I LOVE IT ALL!!! Enjoy your weekend and have a very blessed day...Happy Launch Day...Love Hugs Happiness and Prayers...🦃💗😇🙏🏻

[@DanKlein_1]

270 is a great caliber. When I turned 12(legal hunting age back then in Pa), my dad bought us (I have a twin brother) each a 30.06 because it was very common and if you ever went to camp and forgot shells, you could find them anywhere as well as from guys at camp that also used that caliber. So, for us, in the type of terrain we hunt, at that time, 30.06 was the best choice. To those that do not hunt, that is ok. I hope you either tolerate it or just wait for the next video and stay tuned. It isn't for everyone but that is ok. To each their own.

[@ladellzimmerman4654]

PA has been extremely great for me this year. Got my first bear

[@DanKlein_1]

congratulations!!! that is really something. Not a lot of people can say they have gotten one.

[@jennyarduser3096]

Maverick is so cute! Great tool set! You will need to get him a tool vest/belt to carry some around on him! I hunt and fish! Love it and love how you appreciate the outdoors and hunting with family is priceless! Great videos Smith’s!!

[@debbierogers838]

That’s what my great niece used to say, “ Auntie, hold you.” It’s so cute.

[@heatherscoggins395]

“Daddy hold you” oooo Maverick. What a a sweet boy🩵

[@alanraylascelles4148]

My brother ❤ I hope your Thanksgiving was Blessed

[@kukita2003]

I grew up camping, hunting, and learning to shoot. We eat everything we kill. I’m not a fan of trophy hunting, but love that you include this in some of your videos. Please don’t stop.

[@calstott]

When my son was small, I can’t tell you how many phones my son destroyed. I would pick up the phone and it would come apart. Once my phone rang, well kind of it was more like a doorbell. Kids are truly amazing.

[@amienorris8158]

Keep doing what you are doing. This is who you & your family are. I love seeing the first hunt/kill. I used to go hunting with my dad & then he made me climb a tree to a platform (afraid of heights). That is what did it for me. My boys learned to hunt from dad. You are teaching how to survive. Keep it up. YEEYEE! 😊

[@kimberleygilbert3047]

it was great about Maverick and his tools. I think that is great that you are talking about hunting.