Tracking 200 S4E12: Hunting the White Mountains

[@peterniven870]

Nice hike Jeff. Lol. I'm a north central MA hunter. Don't have big woods. Small woodlot hunting is most of what we do. I appreciate the physical effort you put in. Hate to say it, I don't have the time or energy at 58. You fill a niche for us older people who miss the big woods hunting.

[@ChadsNewEnglandTracks]

Had a long day like that myself a couple weeks ago,i got close to him but didn’t see him. I went out the next day where i left off and he walked my boot tracks .i tracked him about 300 yards.While stopped and scanning the wind had shifted he was 30 yards away bedded and jumped up and i made a 40 yard shot on him.The stars finally aligned for me, it made the hunt that much better for me knowing how hard i worked for him. Hope this is the big one you got!

[@jeff_doyle]

Congratulations on your buck! All your effort the first day paid off

[@robertflint4115]

Even a day of being shutout hunting and just hiking, is better than any day at work. 12.6 miles of tracking in the woods, is like equal to 25 miles of path walking, that's a workout. Love the video Jeff and Merry Christmas to you and the family. Rock on Sir 🤘😎

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas, those mountains were beautiful and hooked me. I’ll be back there

[@glennbombardier8819]

One of the truest NorthEast BigWoods hunting scenarios I’ve seen on video. We’ll done Jeff.

[@InPursuit365]

Those days are hard but they make success that much sweeter when things come together!

[@danschoemann2305]

Very cool video. Great way to spend a day. I watched a young buck this year, climb a steep ravine. He worked almost sideways, slowly feeding as he went up. Amazing to watch. I love coffee in the morning, and watching my favorite hunters do their thing!

[@larchlast308]

Any day in the woods is a good day!

[@Ryan_Erkkila]

Best part about tracking. You can see zero deer but still learn so much about the big buck you were after!

[@jeff_doyle]

Hey Ryan, great comment! I also hope the video reflects how much effort, and how little action there can be tracking and hunting in the mountains. It always looks easy on the days I get a buck but there are many days leading up to that like this one where it was not.

[@seanbalch7563]

Appreciate you taking me along with you in the woods. Can’t say enough about how much I enjoy it.

[@dpduval]

Thanks for presenting a real day in the big woods. Love your stuff, especially when you share mileage figures and point out the ridge line you’ve been tracking that day. It really puts things in perspective and helps me understand how my days measure up. Shoot strait and fast.

[@cardiomedic]

Nice work Jeff. Can't wait to see your deer video from this year. Maybe I'll get to drink it with a cup of instant coffee!

[@keithfred3321]

So blessed to be able to hunt! I would bring a thermos of Black Coffee Roasters with me. Great to take a break with! Thanks!

[@jsteinmetz5813]

Great video. I definitely could use some coffee with this cold weather that just hit Michigan.

[@dmet7514]

Love your video's, doesn't matter if you kill a deer what matters is your out there taking it in and enjoying the hunt. Getting a deer is just a bonus.

[@NEwaterfowl]

watching your videos makes me want to head north for the big woods for a week or two. even though you didn't see a deer the woods sure is an amazing place to get away and forget the craziness of everyday life. I know it's my happy place. Goodluck

[@bradbell3281]

I don’t believe many people appreciate what it takes to do this type of hunting. Thanks for sharing!

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

You are right most people. True hunters do !👍✌🏻

[@abowhand]

I agree that you need to enjoy the woods because most days in the big woods the deer and wildlife are few and far between !

[@brucemaatta5859]

Had more than one day like this in WI and MI this season…you always have the memories of the day though! Good video Jeff

[@baldymtngrizz2527]

I love how open the majority of the country is you hunt in. I find my self lucky when i can see 100 yards ahead of me. Great video and Merry Christmas.

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@mattbrown7483]

I'm working on Hiking the ADK 46 high peaks. I have a good understanding of the terrain you are tracking in and what it takes to do that many miles. What I can't imagine is what it takes to drag a big buck out of those woods. Kudos to you and anyone else that does it.

[@2cthetruth]

It’s not that bad

[@WoodisGood82]

Coffee and New England are synonymous beings.

[@jeff_doyle]

Hahaha. Totally!

[@chrisrathbun2646]

Beautiful scenery!!!

[@msgsnav7069]

Nice video, tough hike. I'm an Indiana flatlander hunting on 28 acres a friend owns. I love that woods but its nothing like the scenery you show!!

[@booneminshall2598]

Jeff, have you ever considered coming South and trying West Virginia out? Some counties have some real quality bucks, and I think we're overlooked with Pennsylvania and Ohio being right beside us. But our WMAs and national forests have huge tracts of big woods! It's a bit steep in lots places, but this type of hunting is applicable to the big woods we have on our public lands. The only thing is we don't always have snow for the rifle season, but the higher elevations normally do and the whole state normally does come muzzleloader season. If you ever find yourself down this way look me up lol... Been watching you for awhile and your videos are top notch, too many people are worried about "the kill shot" being filmed. It's all about the journey to me though! No matter where you hunt there is something to take away and learn from in your videos and that's what draws me to them. Your understanding of deer and their behavior is admirable to say the least! Happy hunting and Merry Christmas to you!

[@jeff_doyle]

Hey Boone, never thought of it but I love exploring new areas, if I plan a trip I’ll reach out! Merry Christmas!!

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Classic day in the big woods

[@bmac1746]

Great video. Real big woods hunting.

[@tyfode224]

Beautiful mountains and woods, looks alot like the Black Hills here in SD where I hunt! I don't follow a track unless conditions are good, but I put on many miles just the same! It's the solitude, peacefulness, and scenery, that I enjoy the most about deer hunting!

[@jeff_doyle]

I’d like to give SD a try sometime!

[@matthewlynde9048]

Great video Jeff thanks for sharing it

[@dongeesler7814]

Nice video Jeff. You always have an enjoyable hike if nothing else.

[@haroldconner2645]

Excellent video. Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@rickcarter739]

Great video Really shows how much these deer travel over the course of the day. Keep up with the exceptional content. Merry Christmas !

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@Ruger41mag]

nice job on a cold fall day

[@stanleybuck4195]

I enjoyed your tracking video. Thank you for sharing your hunt. Merry Christmas!

[@jeff_doyle]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@proudcanadiansteinke9619]

hey Jeff always injoye watching u do your thing out there in the mountains

[@Superbowfin60]

10 below zero at my place this morning. Season opens back up day after Christmas till the first. Got a nice 8 on camera and I have a BP tag left so hopefully I score a late Season buck .

[@jeff_doyle]

Good luck!

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

Though day of hunting!

[@corymacneil3206]

Great video, Jeff! That's what a lot of days look like when tracking, esp. on a buck that lines out. Merry Christmas!

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@huntingadventures1172]

Awesome time walking through god beautiful picture

[@wildlifebybrianhoule]

Good try Jeff! That type of crunchy snow is tough for deer to hear us coming. You are right though - any day in the woods is a good day. You never know what you're going to see ie. that bear track. Merry Christmas!

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@johnsandell4501]

Great tip about following stream. Enjoy your hunts.

[@paulcamasso957]

Excellent video Jeff, keep them coming!!

[@jasonpecor6695]

Another informative video . Do you ever shoot small bucks to fill the freezer. I love the videos, I just would love to hear about what you like to make or do with your venison. Thanks again for the effort and sharing your stories.

[@jeff_doyle]

Hi Jason, I made a recent post on Instagram (my account is the_mountain_hunter). I butcher them myself and made Italian, Bulgogi, and Chinese spare rib sausage.

[@jasonpecor6695]

@@jeff_doyle wow honestly I didn't expect such a quick response. I may have to have my daughters get me on Instagram. I live in Vermont and was wondering if you do any seminars? Again, thank you for your time and Merry Christmas!!

[@toddzellar8120]

Always enjoy your videos very informative 👍

[@patrickclark3026]

Merry Christmas to you and yours jeff

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@deannakoa3]

Just hunting in NH and Maine I noticed on a few occasions weird ass ppl in the woods man.... So trust me these ppl coming up missing it aint for no reason ... Weird stuff going on . VT and NY as well .......Sketchy for sure

[@samjurden3410]

Beautiful country thanks for sharing ( nice rifle 😆) Merry Christmas 🎅

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!

[@benpasquino5736]

Great video. You were within 10 miles of me. Great day!!

[@jeff_doyle]

Did you hear the chopper that day too? I read after the Army National Guard helicopter was brought in to recover her body. Those mountains are no joke. RIP. E.S.

[@benpasquino5736]

@@jeff_doyle I did. I'm also on Pemi SAR so it was my group that was recovering the body. sad day.

[@jeff_doyle]

@@benpasquino5736 I feel terrible for her family, it’s so sad that someone who had found a love for the outdoors made a mistake and paid the ultimate price.

[@jeff_doyle]

@@benpasquino5736 Are you familiar with the RECCO system? Is it something the SAR team has?

[@benpasquino5736]

@@jeff_doyle I am familiar with it. Pemi SAR doesn't use it but it may be something to look into. We do the old fashion grid walk via GPS. I don't know if Fish and Game use it either, haven't heard of them using it.

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Cool video Jeff that jacket was neat never saw that tab you showed. Did they find the missing hiker?

[@jeff_doyle]

Unfortunately she passed away and the helicopter was part of her extraction. www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-hampshire/articles/2022-12-23/young-hiker-who-died-in-nh-remembered-as-caring-determined#:~:text=Dec.%2023%2C%202022%2C%20at%2010%3A31%20a.m.&text=CONCORD%2C%20N.H.,wasn't%20answering%20her%20phone.

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

@@jeff_doyle that’s sad to hear but truth of being out in those mountains. Merry Christmas buddy

[@shaneanderson2492]

Another cool video. You ever get turned around out there in the big woods

[@jeff_doyle]

On days like this hunt, it’s pretty easy to keep track of things because I was essentially in a giant valley between 2 mountains and the weather was clear. But on foggy or snowy days I don’t have that visual and it’s pretty easy to get turned around relying on sense of direction so I use my compass and OnX a lot on those days

[@Matt-dj3tc]

Was hoping this was the buck in your shorts post! When will that video drop? Or was it one I missed previously??? Great video as always!

[@jeff_doyle]

Coming soon!

[@Dariel113]

hey jeff i been trying to head up to the white mountains and do some tracking and learn ah thing or two but i dont see snowing 🌨️ any time soon upthere. my question is whats the date you took this video

[@johndeslauriers3041]

Great video jeff always on track. NH hunter

[@blairmahar1906]

Four years on the same batteries out 27/7/365? I must be using the wrong batteries. Great video.

[@jeff_doyle]

Haha, I had a different camera that only lasted a year, same energized lithium batteries. I think the difference was a few factors. I had it set to transmit once a day, medium res photos, 10 second delay, 2 shots, low sensitivity, and optimal trigger speed. It also was a poor set for deer but did get a big variety over the years (moose, bear, deer, coyote, fox, even a turkey).

[@KeepinYouUp07]

@jeff_doyle I have the same cameras & python locks. Those lithium batteries are a lot of $ but well worth it. My only advice with those cameras is to set them in your backyard for a few days before putting them in the field. I've had 2 brand new cameras malfunction on me. Thanks for the video.

[@Superbowfin60]

Lol back 20 years ago I would do 6 miles and think I was something. I can confidently say you earn your deer 🦌. Some days you just don't see anything doesn't matter how far you walk .

[@jeff_doyle]

That day I saw 1 chickadee, but I’ll go back because I want to tame that mountain!

[@johnzastawrny1649]

Thank you for the hunt Why do biger bucks drag their feet.

[@jeff_doyle]

I wondered this myself, out of my several hypotheses, I would say the most likely is to conserve energy. The same reason they will walk around a log rather than jump over it. But we’ll probably never know for sure.

[@danschoemann2305]

I always thought it was because they were cruising with their noses close to the ground.

[@danielfisher9344]

Nice videos. I see you use Leupold scopes on your rifle and muzzleloader. Just wondering what power you use and how far you sight in for? What caliber rifle do you shoot? Thanks, Daniel

[@jeff_doyle]

The leupold vx3 1.5-5 is almost perfect for me. The objective could be a little larger for cleaning but that’s my only complaint. I sight in at 100 yards, and like to be 1” high. .308 or 7mm-08 and .45 on the Patriot muzzleloader

[@danielfisher9344]

@@jeff_doyle I'm looking aty buying a .308 or 7MM-08. Which do you prefer, or do both behave about the same?

[@erictice8306]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jeff!!!!! Awesome video as always

[@jeff_doyle]

Merry Christmas!!

[@asancheztx]

Never a bad day of hunting:)

[@2cthetruth]

I would like to see a “tracking 200” with a crossbow. You can do it. Thanks

[@jeff_doyle]

Just need a crossbow now!

[@2cthetruth]

I bet you’d get a TON of views. I should try it but not as skilled as you

[@2cthetruth]

I bet you’d get a TON of views. I should try it but not as skilled as you

[@thomasroberts7193]

Great video Jeff. It’s what real hunting is all about. Would rather watch one of your videos than some fool wannabe who is on his radio before the animal he shot has even died. No respect there for the animal or what hunting is all about.Just basically a snuff film. Keep up the posting of what the real culture of hunting is about.

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome footage and Awesome hunts Jeff have a happy new year 🌲 mr. The Vermonter Bert Saldi

[@indianapublicland7429]

Why even post this?? Just wasted 10 min of my life on nothing come on man!

[@jeff_doyle]

Now you can sit in your treestand, see multiple deer a day, pass all those 120” bucks and appreciate how easy it it.

[@indianapublicland7429]

@@jeff_doyle I do it all the time!! Killed a 162 inch 12 point on Nov.2 on public land my friend. Still doesn't change the fact I wasted 10 min watching a BS video with like no content.

[@jeff_doyle]

Wow, that’s amazing. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

[@indianapublicland7429]

@@jeff_doyle Thanks Merry Christmas 🎅

[@scottmcmillan5085]

Because it's a hunting video, that's why he posted it. Not all hunting videos involve killing an animal. THP posts hunting videos all the time, and they even post a video killing an animal or two too. Kudos to you Jeff for taking the high ground.