Tracking and Shooting a HUGE 10 POINT Big Woods Buck on Snow! | Public Land | Mountain Hunting

Join Kyle for an unbelievable day of buck tracking on snow in the big woods of Vermont. Through an all day track job, Kyle is able to put the pieces together to successfully track down this beautiful big mountain buck that was aged at 6.5 years old (his oldest buck yet)! This is a hunt that he surely will never forget! Watch for a few tips and tricks along the way... We hope you enjoy the journey!
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[@pamtnman1515]

That is a real hunt, and perfectly well done. I am so happy for you. Thank you for showing how a genuine hunt is done.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. There's no better way to hunt them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@pamtnman1515]

@@nenhumdenos1968 no comprendo, amigo. En Engleis, por favor

[@taylorstrong7825]

Exactly for a Arkansas country boy that has done it all ways over food plots over feeders on push hunt with shit guns and stalk hunt I agree great stalk hunt I enjoyed this

[@taylorstrong7825]

Thank you for taking the hard path road less traveled and hunting the hard way finding sign spotting and stalking old school and more rewarding I love it

[@joemiller9528]

That's a great deer!! I lost my dad back in October. When I'm in the stand I can almost hear him say good morning thru the sunrise

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Joe! Absolutely. He is right there with you on every hunt! I channel my dad often when hunting and I can feel his presence. He’s brought a lot of success my way since passing. Still making memories and sharing moments with him and I hope you can continue to feel the same connection!

[@DavidCundiff-fx2mm]

There is something about the sunrise in the Deer woods 🦌 .I too miss 😢hunting deer with my Dad .

[@boonemelvin2359]

My dad. Would say daylight in the swamp

[@Nate-outdoors]

Lost mine Nov 9th 7:01am 2022, that afternoon I went to the woods my dad sent me the biggest buck I've ever killed that evening. Dad's are special

[@WanderingWhitetails]

So sorry to hear that but that’s an awesome story, thanks for sharing Nate! There’s a real, powerful presence there, especially when you’re hunting. May you continue to find peace and happiness in the memories of your Dad and continued success in the deer woods!

[@Nate-outdoors]

Thank you and you as well, have a great christmas

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@Nate-outdoors Thanks! Same to you and your family.

[@rickyjohnston9327]

Yes dads are, got my biggest buck thanks to my dad too

[@ethanonorato]

Brought tears to my eyes when all you could think about was your dad when you first found him. Your dad will always be the best hunting partner. It’s a piece of him you will carry on forever. He’s with you. Awesome hunt and I well earned. Not easy to get them in these mountains. Fellow Vermonter here

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Motorhead802! Couldn’t agree more. He’s definitely there with me on every hunt and has brought me lots of continued success in the mountains. Appreciate the support and comment! Thanks for following along. Good luck out there this season!

[@markhenderson6198]

That's what it's all about! A dandy buck, nicely done. Thank you to all the dad's out there that have taught us how to hunt. God bless.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate it! Yes, absolutely… thanks to all the Dad’s out there who taught us about the great outdoors and just how amazing it is.

[@jamesingalls4027]

Unfortunately my pops never taught me how to hunt. My brother in law did. I owe all my knowledge of hunting and angling to him. 👍

[@terrycampbell9719]

Great hunt and a great Buck I'm a still hunter I'm 63 with a bad back 22-23 season I took a nice 10 pointer five days later I took a nice 11 pointer my dad is always with me especially when I'm hunting

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Terry, appreciate it! And congrats on your recent success. Thanks for sharing! They’re always with us, makes those moments that much more special. Good luck this season.

[@robguidi4129]

Another great video ! Congrats really enjoy your channel . I live in the Catskill Mts upstate NY . Congrats again

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks a lot Rob!! Glad you enjoy the channel! I appreciate the continued support and it means a lot to have loyal subscribers who enjoy the content! I hear the Catskills are a great place for deer hunting, but I’ve never made it down there. Any luck this season?

[@andrewstandiford169]

Good stalk and great deer man! I lost my dad several years back and i still thank the lord and my dad whenever i get a deer on the ground. No matter if its a doe or a buck, im always thankful!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Andrew! And you’re absolutely right! Every hunt, successful or not is so special these days. When we are fortunate enough to be successful, it makes it that much better. Good luck out there this season!

[@maribeths.13]

Anxiously waiting for the premier! Can't stand the anticipation. Enjoy all of wandering whitetails videos!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Coming soon!

[@toddtobin6461]

Awesome job, bud, from start to finish! I definitely know how you feel lost my dad when I was 11yrs old. he lived to teach me all I know and as long as he could ..now our dad's are hunting the big ones together. And forever Amen!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Todd! And no doubt about that… they sure are! Thanks for watching!

[@joesmith6420]

No need to apologize for the filming it was great .Your emotions and thanking your Dad shows he did a great job in raising you ! Good luck with all your future endeavors and may you and your family enjoy the Holidays ...God Bless 🙌

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Joe! Appreciate the kind words. So many fond memories of hunting with my father and those days in the woods bring me super close to him again. Happy Holidays to you as well! Thanks for watching

[@davidyetter5409]

Nice buck... I lost my father 18 years ago and still would love to have one more hunt, or fishing trip with him. Now I do these things with my son. That's how we bond.... And it warms my heart.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David! Thanks for sharing. There truly is a special bond between father, son, and the great outdoors! Nothing like it! Wishing you and your son the best in all of your adventures and the endless memories made.

[@Hammerback972]

My dad passed while hunting Kentucky late muzzleloading season last year (Dec 2022). He passed in the woods I grew up hunting, he had an aneurysm. Brother found him when he didn’t call to give his evening hunt report as he always did. Mom passed while I was hunting the ‘22 bow opener on the morning of Sept 3. I’ll be doing a lot of talkin to them this season. Something strange that happened on the bow opener, I got off a Nightshift at 0600, got home and changed and hit the woods, tracking a doe I shot, a hummingbird suddenly appeared while I was tracking, I’d never saw a hummingbird there, so I got out my phone to video it to show my wife and kids. An hour later I went in the house and my nephew called and told me mom passed earlier that morning. Miss them both. Those of you that still have mom and dad, please tell them in some way u love em. You never know when the time will come that they won’t be there to share your hunts and stories. ❤Cryin like a little girl now. Thanks for the hunt sir.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

So sorry for your losses, thanks for sharing the story of the hummingbird. Nature always has a special way of connecting with us on a deeper level. Enjoy your moments in the outdoors and cherish the happy memories forever! Good luck out there this coming season, thanks for watching and dropping a comment!

[@fredsalay720]

I talk to my Dad all the time in the woods. Refinished his old 270 and put a new scope on it. Got a small Pa. 8 point with it this year. Nice video great buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Fred! That’s awesome… Congrats on your special buck with your Dad’s gun! I hope there will be many more for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@georgeboduch6015]

WOW Holy cow Congrads!!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks George! I said the same thing!!

[@Gaumik-c2l]

What a great hunt and buck, your dad was guiding you from above, congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mike! Appreciate it. Yes, he definitely was. He comes along on every hunt in a small urn in my pack. He’s brought me lots of luck over the years! Thanks for watching.

[@dariostanziola9542]

Thanks for taking us along. I was glued to the video. I lost my dad three years ago. So touching to hear you think of him often.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Dario, glad you enjoyed it! Sorry for your loss, but know they’re always with us. Thanks for the comment!

[@trueyankee4767]

Great deer! Happy for you. Growin up in Addison County Vermont I hunted like that for years and loved it. I moved down south where the gun season is 4 months long. There is still nothing in this world like dogging one on snow, in the cold, over the mountains and getting the better of one. Nobody here understands that. Those 15 days in November were the best part about living there and this really took me back.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks True Yankee! I’m glad my hunt could take you back to the good days of hunting hard in the mountains on snow! I couldn’t agree more, there’s nothing better or more rewarding than hunting hard and tracking one down. Hopefully you’re still enjoying your hunting down south, even if it’s not quite the same! Thanks for watching, best of luck down there!

[@treestandmanoutdoors]

Looking forward to this one!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JasonSmith-bv3yd]

Great big woods buck....was fun to watch u put all the pieces of the puzzle together and break off and track the buck u thought was big......the stars aligned and ur dad I'm sure had something to do with it....I feel my dad beside me in everyrhing I do and he's been gone since 2007....hunting without him took some getting used to...but what a way to honor the men we call father....I'm sire we're doing exactly what they'd be doing out there! Keep up the good work!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@JasonSmith-bv3yd Thanks Jason! Appreciate it! Our dads are definitely right there with us, helping to guide the way on every hunt. It’s a comforting feeling knowing they’re still a part of the experience whether physically here or not. This sure was a challenging and fun hunt! Love to problem solve along the way and learn as I go. Nothing is better than time spent on the track, especially when it all comes together! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment! Best of luck out there this coming season.

[@JasonSmith-bv3yd]

@WanderingWhitetails thanks man u earned a new fan....love the real ones out there man....there's too many misleading videos that people lose sight of what hunting is all about!....I'm already spotlighting a few areas and about to put 2 camera out....I also hunt big woods but don't do alot of tracking here in pa....I hunt with a crossbow all year and do alot of still hunting thru areas rather than tracking....however I am going to get a muzzleloader and start doing more tracking...hope to see more videos soon and best of luck to ya!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@JasonSmith-bv3yd Means a lot to me! Thanks for tagging along for the ride. My brother and I have vowed to always stay true to who we are and why we do what we do! PA has some great hunting from what I’ve heard, as long as you can get away from the heavily pressured areas! The big woods are a special place… it’s awesome feeling like you’re the only person for miles and miles. Still hunting with a crossbow sounds like a fun challenge! And muzzleloader will be fun in the late season if you guys get some snow! Enjoy the hunts and memories made.

[@justtl5885]

Nice work ! Dad's happy.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@normankaster917]

Congrats...I lost my dad when I was 19 in 2004 and I've had the same talk while walking the woods/rivers and I know he's walking every step of the way... It does get better over time and staying in the hunt keeps the emptiness from creeping in... My two boys are my focus and showing them how my dad taught me is so wonderful to pass down onto them... Just think about how many people watch your videos trying to learn the art of tracking/still hunting all of them are learning from what you where taught from your father and I believe that's a legacy that will never be forgotten by so many wanting to just simply learn.... Keep the knowledge moving, and may the mentors never die.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you so much Norman!.... I've been mulling over how to respond to this comment in the best way possible. First off, you won't believe this... but my Dad's name was Norman! Very chilling that you commented such a meaningful comment like you did. I just want to let you know that the comment means the world to me and I truly appreciate you taking the time to craft such a heartfelt, personal response. My great grandfather, grandfathers, and father all passed down their VT mountain hunting genes and skills to my brother and I. You are absolutely right that they are right there with us every step of the way. Every deer I am fortunate enough to take brings me closer to them each time. I feel my Dad's presence and know that he is guiding me on my hunts... making him and my grandfathers proud! I hope to one day continue passing on the legacy just like you mentioned. Again, thanks for the comment... I really appreciate it!

[@normankaster917]

@@WanderingWhitetails The hard work and dedication that you capture in your videos hit home for me. By the way, my dad's name was Norman as well lol... It was the least I could do knowing what those walks can be like...I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year my friend, keep up the great work.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

I'm so glad you can relate to the videos! That is exactly what I intend for our viewers. All of the efffort poured into the long days on the mountain all season long is worth it in the end when it all comes together like this! I wouldn't have it any other way. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well! Thanks for joining along. Look forward to hearing from you again! Best of luck out there, cherish the moments with your boys!

[@chrisadams147]

That’s the real deal. Congrats bud - them Mountain boys don’t come easy! Nothing like it. What a hunt!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Chris!! Appreciate it man! Congrats to you on your ADK buck this year! Well done.

[@gizzard3020]

nice buck !!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks!

[@rally6824]

Beauty man congrats !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@baraksinz2937]

Love the moment with the birds. Had a Chickadee land on my gun barrel this season. That was pretty neat. 🙂

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Barak! Always a cool experience when they do that! I had one land on my shoulder earlier in the season while tracking. Pretty special moment. Got to love all of the things you see and experience out there!

[@carlrasmussen3267]

love these types of hunts. I used to do the same in the mtns of PA, Potter County.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Awesome! Thanks Carl! Did you have good success in the mountains of PA? Heard the PA wilds are a pretty special place!

[@davidsnyder2423]

Thats big woods hunting in potter county as well as tioga . Im not far from there in lackawanna county and hunted in Susquehanna, Wayne , Wyoming , Luzerne , Tioga , Bradford , Pike and Lackawanna along with Gentry county MO for 25 yrs . Nuthing Better then hinting Big woods in Pa . Some started calling buck here “ pa mtn buck “ which doesnt do our buck in pa justice . So if i may and you as well to eventually prefer to call them “ Pa or Pennsylvania big woods buck “ and also put a big in the ears of many to pass on 3 on one side buck and let our youth harvest them . I believe that an 18 yr old should not be allowed to harvest anything below a viewable 8 point buck at least it the ears wide . Y bucks spikes 3 on one side plus larger to be harvested by disabled veterans , disabled , physically challenged youth to senior can harvest any buck of choice and for all to be able to have their pa hunting license be either buck or doe ( no yearlings ) and purchase the allowed amount of doe permits but the permits should be a specific amount per individual county . Whether 1 or 5 other then the regular license . I think it’s time to step up the rules since the Gary Alt phase . It’s been 20 yrs + since then . Safe hunting sir . Pa proud

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Congrats man. And I thought I was the only one who talks with the birds. And giving God the glory. Good stuff.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks JT! Always have to stop and enjoy the little aspects in life. There’s nothing more pure than being in the mountains and enjoying the outdoors to the fullest! Thanks for watching

[@danielcollins6106]

Nice track job buddy. Never give up keep Tracking and that's what you get. What's a nice buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Daniel! That’s exactly right! Just have to keep grinding… day in and day out! I’d hunted very very hard all season to that point and wasn’t giving up that day. The plan was to stay on him until dark no matter what. Have to put yourself in position to give yourself an opportunity. Thanks for watching!

[@johnstruewing1164]

Beautiful buck, congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks John! Appreciate it

[@ericreen6168]

I loved this as a Nortg Central Vermonter myself the only time I see these kinda bucks are usually on I89 bouncing off the front hood. Banged a Moose year and a half ago in Worcester Woods. Well done fellow Woodchuck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Eric!

[@trentreid210]

I have finally found a channel where the guy in the video hunts! It seems like ( Still Hunting) aka spot and stalk is a lost art, so glad to see guys still practicing it! Nice Buck!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Trent! Glad you have found the channel! Tracking is a way of life for many of us in the northeast. Carrying on the heritage and traditions of our forefathers! I started the channel back in 2020 due to an overall lack of mountain hunting content that represents hunting at its purest form. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy all of the videos!

[@curtisbrowning4682]

congarts on the buck..and the great video.Thanks for sharing your hunt!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Curtis! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment!

[@MichaelJones-be2ke]

Nuce Job!!!! Congrats.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattbrown7483]

Great buck, persistence pays off. You earned that buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Matt...it sure does! It was one of those dig deep, no quit kind of days. Thanks for watching!

[@MajorHoss]

Heck yeah buddy I got a nice 10pt this year also

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Hoss! And congrats! What state?

[@jimmy2thymes916]

Whenever I hear a chickadee, it reminds me of a cold winter day in the woods deer hunting. They are my favorite bird and have mastered their call just like you have. Great video.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jimmy! That’s pretty awesome, all of the little things experienced along the way mean the most. Appreciate the comment!

[@stanleybuck4195]

Really loved your video. You stayed with the track all day. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Stanley! I really appreciate that and I’m glad you enjoyed the journey! Thanks for watching!

[@garyboehmer9579]

He is a beauty! Nice job. Thanks for sharing. Great hunt.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Gary! I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

[@damoose1829]

That is what it is all about. Hard work pay out. Very nice Buck!!. Great job.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks damoose! Appreciate it

[@paulhedman7387]

That's a fine buck. Tracking and still hunting is the best way to take them, it makes for great memories.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Paul! You're absolutely right! There is no better way to hunt. All of the effort put in makes for such an amazing moment when it all comes together.

[@jakester4022]

Seems like he was tracking a buck and a buck was actually walking towards him... Must've been northern Vermont, anywhere I hunt around me in New York or Southern Vermont, you'd push the deer to some else... I'm about 35 45 minutes from the Vermont border.

[@padude131]

Congratulations! You worked so hard for that beautiful, old, buck. Your perseverance definitely paid off!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks PA Dude! Appreciate it!

[@nikolauschiorgno5884]

Nice vermont deer .

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Nikolaus!

[@mervjb809]

That's a good heavy Vermonter! Nice hunt! Congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Merv! He surely was a beauty! Thanks for watching

[@edwardwelch7560]

Enjoyed going on this hunt with you. Thanks for the adventure and thanks for sharing this experience. Awesome deer!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Edward!! Happy to have you join along for the journey! It was quite the special day and I’m so glad I could share it with you all! Thanks for watching!

[@orlandodizo5097]

Wow...congrats!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Orlando!

[@christopherlampart5492]

Congratulations bub! Beautiful Green Mountain buck! Nice job being persistent and making all the right moves on the track! Good for you bud! The ol 760 gets another one in the North Country! Love it! That was definitely the right call still hunting on that track when you got into a barnyard on a smokin hot track! Great execution! Our rifle season and the well-timed trackin snow lined up perfectly during our season! Good grief, I love our great State! I love your passion and emotion during the whole process! Between your encounter with the chickadees and the reaction upon retrieving your buck; it perfectly illustrates what it's all about! Keep it up buddy! We need more footage like this! The fact that it happened in VT is all the better!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Christopher!! I really appreciate the thorough comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Always fortunate when we get some good snow days during rifle season! There’s not a more exciting way to hunt or shoot a buck if you ask me. When it all comes together perfectly like it did this season for me, it makes all of the efforts poured into the season worth it! Thanks for joining along on the journey and I hope to continue to bring good mountain hunting content for years to come!

[@jimpowers2047]

chicka dee dee.....chicka dee dee dee 😁.....tore up....as you boys call it....'a barnyard' 😊

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Haha exactly!! Barnyard for sure. Gotta love those chickadees! Anything to entertain you along the way. Had another land on my shoulder this season while tracking. Special moments in the woods!

[@sethwaggoner6497]

That northern woods style of hunting by tracking and stalking is the most challenging type of deer hunting! Very well done! And what a STUD of a mountain deer!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Seth! Appreciate the comment and support. Sure isn’t easy up here but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

[@WoodisGood82]

Incredible experience and thanks for taking us along. Congratulations on truly a once in a lifetime buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks for joining along Roy! Appreciate it! If you haven’t had a chance, check out the video from last year’s buck too… he was truly a once in a lifetime buck! But then again, every single one is and I’m so fortunate and thankful for every deer taken! Thanks for watching.

[@WoodisGood82]

@@WanderingWhitetails I live in MA and used to hunt alot but mostly fish now. I have friends in VT in the St J area and they would be impressed with the size of that buck. Not very common up there.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@WoodisGood82 That’s great! Lots of beautiful mountains and woods in Mass too. And yes, very thankful for all of the beautiful bucks I’ve been fortunate enough to take in VT over the years! They are definitely hard earned up here, no doubt about it!

[@jesseb941]

Can’t wait!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Only one more day!

[@mikearant9089]

Congratulations on your very nice buck. Really enjoyed the video especially when you thanked God for him and your late Dad.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@johnharrison8807]

Great buck, thanks for bringing us along.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks John! Thanks for tagging along on the hunt!

[@321novrain]

Excellent video !!!!!! AMAZING BUCK !!!! Congratulations!!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

[@3lynyrd]

Lots of hard work and persistence pays off ! Congratulations on a beautiful buck 👍🏻

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! And yes, you couldn't be more right about that! Thanks for watching!

[@rustyshackleford3487]

That is a beautiful buck. Nice job!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Rusty! Appreciate it!

[@sellong72]

Great job !!! Good for you !! That's a mountain buck of a lifetime. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Doug!! Appreciate it! Hopefully many more to come but each buck is a trophy in its own right and the adventure that goes with the hunt is what makes them all so great! Thanks for watching, hopefully some more great hunts this fall!

[@davidworthen4250]

Your dad taught you well. I go hunting with my late father every year. Great hunt, beautiful buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David! Sorry for your loss, but I’m happy you continue to hunt with him! I bring a small urn with his ashes on every single hunt. He never misses a day of deer season! Thanks for watching, best of luck out there next season!

[@leadhead7338]

What a great Vermonster, great job Bro!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@user-zj4zm9nm2r]

Good job staying up on him one of my favorite ways to hunt …💯🦌

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Kenny! Absolutely agree with you there… Tracking is the most challenging and rewarding way to hunt in my opinion. Thanks for the comment!

[@peterchalk1192]

Outstanding. Way to go, congratulations. That's a beauty. Good luck next year.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you very much Peter! He surely was a beauty. Best of luck to you as well! Thanks for watching

[@bearridge8288]

Thank you for the appreciation you shown for getting that deer! "Thank you Lord" and "Thank you Dad! Your a good man!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Absolutely! Thanks Bear Ridge, I appreciate the comment!

[@peteralexander9094]

THAT IS AWESOME THAT YOU KEPT THANKING YOUR LATE FATHER , I NEVER HAD ONE SO I FELT YOUR LOVE FOR HIM AND MISSING HIM. I CAN TELL YOUR A GOOD DUDE STAY GOLDEN MY FRIEND

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Peter! Means a lot 🙏🏻 Wishing you all the best, thanks for watching!

[@fatalis8821]

A hunt like that will get your heart rate going! Well done!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! That’s for sure…There’s nothing more challenging and rewarding in my opinion! Thanks for the comment, appreciate it.

[@BdubbsVt]

Nice buck, Kyle!! Well friggin done, Sir

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Brennan!! Appreciate it man!

[@Wild-nc1vz]

Great hunt Kyle! Those are tough conditions!! Awesome video and an even better buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Brad! Appreciate it! Definitely tough conditions but snow is snow! Gotta hope for the best and just keep after 'em! It had been a long season up until that point with some close calls.

[@daveltz1433]

Congrats !!.. That's TRUE hunting !!!.. I grew up in Wva and this is how I was taught to hunt. It's quickly becoming a lost art !!.. Great Mountian Buck !!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! I’ve heard great things about the mountains of VA/WV. I’m sure you enjoy it. And you’re definitely right about it being a dying art! There’s a solid group of hunters in the northeastern states that still hunt the traditional way, using traditional gear and clothing… helping to keep our heritage and traditions alive. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than putting a ton of effort in and shooting one in the mountains. It’s how we were raised and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support.

[@Ranger-Al]

Beautiful buck, well deserved.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Al, appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@gregundahood202]

Awesome video! What a great buck! If I win I’ll save ya the shipping and come get it myself lol keep up the great work!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Greg, appreciate it!

[@lonniemitchell305]

Congratulations Son very nice buck!!! God called my dad home Nov 4th 2020 I miss him dearly . it was November 20th 1976 that my dad took me on my first deer hunt at age 12 I got my first buck a 5 pt back in the day we weren't all about antlers like we are today but I feel that it's the individual hunters hunt and have seen lot's of hunter's belittling kids & adults for shooting small buck's don't get me wrong it's nice to harvest big buck's but I truly believe it's the memories that matter the most

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! I couldn’t agree more! I shot my first buck around the same age as you, with my father. He was a 3 pt and I couldn’t have been happier! I agree, I would never shame another hunter for shooting any legal buck. It’s their tag and their choice to fill it how they please! And like you said, it’s the memories that matter most. When it’s all said and done, we won’t wish we shot bigger deer… we’ll cherish the fond memories we have of hunting and the stories shared with family and friends. Sorry to hear about your Dad, but I’m glad you got to enjoy so many special years together! Now May his presence carry on with you. Best of luck out there, thanks for watching!

[@genepeters9383]

One of the most realistic hunt I’ve watch! Very similar to how I hunt deer in the U.P. of Michigan. Congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Gene! Appreciate that! I’ve had a few people comment from the U.P. area and say the same. Maybe I’ll have to venture out that way one day! Thanks for the comment

[@robertmaguda3809]

thanks for sharing your hunt with us, great job!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Robert! Appreciate you watching!

[@georgei8777]

I love the way you keep thanking God. Legend

[@kenmazza1766]

You northern guys are crazy ! What a great hunt! Most hunters do not hunt like that what a extreme effort. I guess you can sit for 8 hours in the rain and hope a buck walks to you. Congratulations you are truly a mountain man buck huntet

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ken, appreciate that! Seasons can be really grueling with many many miles in the mountains, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! Makes the reward that much sweeter when it finally all comes together.

[@phillipiacobacci1369]

Well done, he sure made you work for him. Great job saving the voice and doing the film. Congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Phillip! He sure did make me work! Those are the most rewarding hunts/seasons after all of the effort poured into the preparation and chase. And thank you! I did the best I could to salvage the audio and put together a video that would still capture the moment! Appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!

[@davidbarrow4169]

You earned that buck brother! Congrats from Pa.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David!! Appreciate it! Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching

[@iammuskyhunter]

Beautiful buck. Congrats!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

He sure was!! Thanks muskyhunter! Appreciate it.

[@Northwest_Outdoors]

I really enjoy your videos. I grew up hunting the mountains of Central Vermont. Now in the wet forests of western washington. I have not hunted VT for 34 yrs. I miss it a lot. Watching your content brings me right back home.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks for coming along for the journey! I’m so glad the videos can take you back! That’s exactly what I hope for. How is the hunting out your way these days? A lot different I’m sure!

[@Northwest_Outdoors]

@@WanderingWhitetails blacktails have a small home range like a whitetail, but not nearly as habitual. The does travel trails, the mature bucks tend to stay off of them, and rarely show themselves except for a few days in the rut. They live in the most unpenatratable hellholes that you can imagine. Reprod so thick you can't hardly get through it, if there is a small open spot in it, it's got blackberries growing there. The caynons are deep and steep. That time of year it's usually raining, and the wind is swirling like crazy. Other than that, they are fun to hunt. You can kill deer in the cuts, but rarely mature deer.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@Northwest_Outdoors Wow! Sounds like a challenging hunt, no doubt about that! Brad, the guy in the video with me, actually lived in Alaska for many years and hunted blacktail too. Definitely an interesting deer species! Thanks for sharing that with me. Have you had any luck since living out there?

[@Northwest_Outdoors]

@@WanderingWhitetails I've spent some time in South East Alaska. That's how I ended up out here. I was commercial fishing up there in the summers when I was in high school. One yr I didn't fly home. That's some thick forests. The Kodiak deer seem to have adjuster to a more open habit. Which is probably good due to the predator situation they live in. As far a success, I've killed quite a few over the years. Only 2 I'd consider mature animals, neither were huge antlered deer. In Washington, we only get one tag, and we have to choose our weapon prior to buying the tag. I really enjoy archery hunting Mule Deer, so I don't hunt black tails every year.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@Northwest_Outdoors That is such a a great story! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never had the opportunity to hunt another deer species, but it’s definitely on my bucket list! Hopefully a few different species before I’m unable to. I want to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps one day and hunt for a Caribou in Canada. He shot few in his day as well as moose. Of course elk and mule deer would be super exciting as well! Hope to make it out west some day. Congrats on your success and wishing you all the best!

[@win1885]

Beautiful Big Buck! Congrats!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Tom! Thanks for watching

[@jamesingalls4027]

Beautiful buck man. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us. 😊❤

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@joecuillo5005]

My mans got the Benoit rifle and coat going to track those northern bucks. Way to keep his memory alive. Its like dressing like fred bear to hunt with a recurve😂

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Haha thanks! Late Grandpa’s rifle, Late Father’s coat, and well over a century of family heritage hunting these mountains. Honoring the all of the generations before me and keeping our great traditions alive! 👍🏻

[@joelaubrey1818]

Awesome man. Fellow Adirondack/VT Greens Hunter here. I live right on the border. Love watching content from guys who know what it's like to hike 2.5 hours straight up to even get to your spot! :)

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Joel! Absolutely! A lot of hunters will never get to experience that like we can, so in a way we are very fortunate to have to work so hard for our deer! If you're like me... I know I wouldn't have it any other way (although it would be nice to see more deer in a season haha)!

[@christopherkoch9942]

Fellow VT hunter here, glad I stumbled across your channel! Great green mountain toad!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Christopher!! Welcome to the channel, glad to have you join along! I was fortunate enough to shoot an even bigger buck last year, that video is on the channel as well. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefabian8320]

Congratulations he's a beautiful buck

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mike! Appreciate that. He truly was a beautiful mountain buck. Memories to last a lifetime

[@kennykeleher4128]

Really nice Video! I felt I was on the hunt with you! Congratulations, and Thank you

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Kenny! That’s exactly what I hoped for. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@danielmastin3606]

Beautiful Buck Congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! He sure was! Thanks for watching!

[@davidhunn5926]

Good Job!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David!

[@michaelsmith296]

Thoroughly enjoyed your hunt . Thanks for sharing !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate it. Happy Holidays!

[@fatcobra54]

Awesome video awesome deer thanks for posting!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Anthony! Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck out there!

[@oledahammer8393]

Nice stalk hunt and nice buck. Amazed you can wear so little orange there. Be a ticket for sure where I live, or anywhere in the upper midwest during modern gun.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Many hunters don’t wear any orange at all in Vermont. I know many states do require a certain amount of orange coverage, but there is no orange law here. Of course it is still recommended. I always wear an orange hat for safety, which is plenty in my opinion, especially on snow. Plus there are very few hunters deep in the mountains. I may see 1-2 hunters per year, at most. Thanks for watching!

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Congratulations! What a nice hunt, and buck. Thanks for sharing

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! Glad to have been able to share the experience, thanks for watching!

[@paullaird4381]

Awesome! Always wanted to try that style deer hunting!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@paullaird4381 Thanks Paul! If you have the ability to and an area that’s expansive enough, I highly encourage trying it! There’s nothing more rewarding. Extremely challenging but that’s what makes it so much fun and that much more rewarding when it all comes together. Best of luck out there, hope you can give it a try some year!

[@marvinmoore5712]

Beautiful buck great job

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Marvin! Appreciate it

[@GraniteWhitetails]

This is what hunting the north east is about! Congratulations on a great buck, I'm sure your father is very proud of you.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Brody! Truly appreciate that! Glad I could represent us northeastern hunters well.

[@Wild-nc1vz]

Always love the videos! This one has me pumped!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Glad to hear it!

[@raybaird9541]

great vt. hunt looks like a Benoit hunt. awesome video. i watched your video several times. Now thats deer hinting at its best

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ray! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment! Larry blazed the trail for many trackers. My father taught me all of the ways of a tracker growing up and showed us how to find bucks whether it was snow or bare ground. Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for some more content this fall.

[@cryptocreek1557]

Dang that snow is crunchy loud, surprised you are able to get close enough for a shot.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

It definitely was a bit crunchy but any snow is better than none! It’s always worth a shot! Thanks for watching.

[@markkimball1569]

Wish I could’ve hunted w my Dad. Never did get that feeling ! Bu😢 I have hunted w my daughter. N some close life long friends. 👍 congrats tough northern buck !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

I hear you! Hunting memories with friends or family are memories that last a lifetime! Thanks for watching, appreciate the comment!

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Congrats,awesome hunt and great buck

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ron!! Thanks for watching

[@cookingwithtgg7751]

Congrats brother, was thinking how the heck you going to get him out. Sorry for your loss, he will always be with you!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks, appreciate that! It sure was a long drag out, of course the short video clip doesn’t do it justice! But we made the best of it and fully enjoyed the process. Definitely sore for a few days but wouldn’t have it any other way! Thanks for watching