Tracking & Shooting a BIG Maine Buck on Snow! A Dream Fulfilled | Big Woods Hunting | Public Access

Join Kyle for an unbelievable day of buck tracking on snow in the big woods of Maine! After a week of hard hunting, with many miles on the boots and missing a shot at a huge buck, he is able to push through and catch up with a big Northern Maine buck… truly a dream come true! This is the FINALE of a 4 Part mini-series documenting Kyle's adventure of tracking down a big Maine buck on his first trip up to the North Woods. This series captures the real, raw ups and downs of tracking bucks and the perseverance it takes to be successful. Be sure to go back and watch the series from the beginning if you want to see how the week led up to this successful day.
A special thanks goes out to my good friend Morgan (@huntswildgame) for inviting me up to camp to hunt for the week! Be sure to check out his page Northern East Heavyweight Whitetails (NEHW) on Facebook: m. groups/3658378... and Instagram!
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[@JohnkJV316]

No bait and wait no food plot no heated blind just a man and his Remington alone in the wilderness i have hunted this way for 30 years and have been lucky enough to shoot some beautiful bucks well done congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

That's right!! Thanks John! Wouldn't have it any other way. There's something truly special about being way out there away from civilization and 1 on 1 with a buck. There's nothing better! Congrats on all of your success over the years. I hope to continue doing it for many many years to come.

[@rogerramjet7567]

This is exactly how I hunted in northern Montana. I always had my rattling horns with me. When close I would sometimes bring them to me with the horns. Worked quite often. Michigan, 👎👎very poor state. All broken up into small parcels of private property. 😢

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@rogerramjet7567 That’s awesome Roger! Thanks for sharing! I’ve had success with grunting while tracking but never tried rattling. Same concept, either looking for a fight or just curious to see who’s in his territory! Exciting stuff

[@buddy22801012]

I agree with that 100% . I’ve stated that a few times on similar videos of guys tracking big woods bucks and how much work and skill is involved. And a few times I got negative comments back from hunters that sit in heated blinds and love it. Never meant any disrespect to any hunters. I hunt from a tree stand most often. I’ve tried tracking with very very limited success. So I always give respect to the guys willing to put the work in and get the job done. CONGRATULATIONS

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@buddy22801012 Thanks Buddy! I completely agree with you, there is absolute nothing wrong with someone taking a deer by stand hunting or other means, as long as it’s legal. We are all entitled to hunt our own preferred way and there’s nothing wrong with that. For me personally, I’ve done both and nothing is more rewarding than working hard for them and shooting one tracking. The challenge and sense of accomplishment is unmatched in my opinion. Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@michaelrothfusz7099]

Congratulations on your perseverance and success. Sorry about the loss of your father too early in your life. You honored him and the deer, very fitting. My eyes watered up hearing you talk about your father and the little birds. Reminds me of my father who gave me my start fishing and hunting and I treasure his memory too. Enjoy each day, our lives are so short. Again congratulations!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Michael! I appreciate the kind words. He’s right there with me, along for the journey, every time I’m in the woods. It just makes all of those moments that much more special. Glad you got to enjoy the great outdoors with your father at one time as well! It’s a special bond for a lifetime. Thanks for the comment!

[@mattgohlke8216]

I apologize to every deer I kill, Its a indescribable feeling of joy and guilt at the same time, and a ton of gratitude to be given a significant life in the name of food on the table. Awesome hunt 👍🏽

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Matt! I absolutely agree with you. The taking of a life is an unfortunate but necessary part of the entire process and I never it lightly. Always apologize and give thanks, so much respect for these animals! Thanks for dropping a comment, it’s great to hear when others share the same sentiments.

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

One of the best deer hunts ever filmed. Congratulations on a big Maine buck !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ian!! That’s a huge compliment. I really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for the support, I’m happy to be able to share experiences like this with everyone.

[@tylerdorr1509]

It just doesn't get any better than that! A true northeast hunt that includes the connections to nature and the whirlwind of emotions as you stand over that beauty of a buck. Outstanding job with this video; thanks for bringing us along Kyle!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks so much Tyler! A rollercoaster of a tough week, mentally and physically, but it all paid off in the end. Like you said, this hunt had all of the elements I could ask for in a successful hunt! It was an experience of a lifetime and I’m looking forward to getting back up there. Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it!

[@masoncoleman3999]

What a great adventure. The ghosts of the woods. The spirits blessed you that day!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mason! Appreciate it. No doubt about that… One I’ll never forget! Those are special days in the woods. I’m so fortunate to be able to experience those moments.

[@normanphair8488]

Nice, thanks for taking us along

[@WanderingWhitetails]

No problem! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@danlovett3697]

What can i say that hasn't been said 😊 ,,Congratulations !! "She's a beaut clark , a real beaut" , Lol ..... Nice your dad was with you. , absolutely .. 😉,,,, Mine also this year , here in NH ... got a 8pt , 182 lbs ,,, with my dads rifle that he had handed down to me .... be lying if i said a tear didn't come to this guys eye .... An emotional moment that only a few of us get to experience and truly understand ..... Loved the journey with you and yours ,,,thanks for the extra effort of taking all of us along with you .... Dan ...

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Dan!! Truly appreciate the thoughtful comment. Means a lot to me! Glad you enjoyed the video and connected/related to it on another level. Congrats on your buck this past season, that’s a dandy!! Our Dads are definitely right there with us along the way, enjoying the adventures.

[@johndeslauriers3041]

Nothing like hunting the big woods,not easy that’s why we do it.great video.nh hunter.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks John! You’re absolutely right! The challenge is what drives us and keeps us going back. When we’re successful, it holds so much more meaning and reward that way!

[@1BigMistakee]

It's absolutely amazing to see you guys embrace the life of that deer. That's a very special moment. Congratulations!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Alec! 🙏🏻 We never take the ending of an animal’s life lightly. Nothing but respect for these animals and the woods we hunt. Thanks for the comment, it means a lot!

[@robertmaguda3809]

I respect your remorse for the death of An animal you admire. I have the same mixed emotions and I've been hunting for over 55 years. Congrats on doing right

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Absolutely! Thanks Robert. It's definitely not taken lightly when we take a life. That is the unfortunate part about hunting that is difficult, but it is a crucial part of the process. Thanks for your comment, appreciate it very much!

[@louispaul964]

Nice buck .awesome thanks for sharing your hunt with us . Nothing like a good fire on a cold day after you get him and to start cleaning him out . We never think about how far we are in the woods when shoot them we trackers worry about that after we get them. Congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Louis! Happy to share the hunt with you all. Those moments and memories are what truly makes deer hunting, especially tracking, such an amazing experience! I completely agree with you there, there’s been many times I’m way back in rough terrain and think to myself how the heck will I get a buck out of here if I shoot one?! Then I stop and say well, we need to shoot one first and then we can worry about that! Haha. Thankful for hunting friends and family to help drag in those moments, otherwise it would take forever!

[@CaptainCock99]

Wow I felt it when you started talking to him and giving your thanks. It's such an indescribable feeling walking up on a harvest

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Paul! No doubt about it. That moment is second to none. Tons to be thankful for and a rush of emotions after a challenging season and hunt! Thanks for the comment

[@markhenderson6198]

Congratulations! That's the way to do it, a buck to be proud of for sure.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate it. Definitely proud of that one!

[@geteven3107]

i love watching you main boys head to the woods and get it done!!! Congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks geteven! Appreciate it. There’s nothing more rewarding!

[@jimbrisco7374]

Well done, congratulations. Great hunt, great memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Great memories made, definitely one I’ll never forget!

[@northwoodswhitetails9850]

Congratulations Kyle, you do it for all the right reasons!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks guys! 🙏🏻 Appreciate that a lot! You guys know what’s it’s all about too, hard to explain to those who don’t fully understand it but I do my best to show the full experience and convey that to those watching. There’s something truly special about the big woods. Nothing tops it!

[@robertbean5951]

Great outcome! Enjoyed your videos. Live in Maine and it’s hard hunting. Congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Robert!! Happy to have ya watching the videos...I appreciate that a lot! Maine sure is tough, but boy is it a special place! Looking forward to getting back up there already!

[@allipscomb3560]

Great video! Fun to watch and my heart was racing along!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Al!! Love to hear that... mine surely was too! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment, glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryanhammond7783]

Congratulations on a great buck, persistence paid off. Losing my Dad 2 years ago I know how special those chickadees are to you, a little sign from your Dad! Great mini series on North woods Maine Hunting, again congrats on a beautiful buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Bryan!! It surely did pay off... as my Dad always told me "NEVER get discouraged." He surely was with me that day and I'm sure your Dad is too! Sorry to hear about his passing. It hurts less with time, and that bond will forever be strong! Thanks again, appreciate it!

[@TheTrackingArcher]

Great hunt, dandy buck! Welcome to Maine. Come again!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate that! Maine is a really special place. I can’t wait to be back up this fall! Best of luck to you out there on the track as well.

[@BLAM777]

Congrats beautiful buck. Nothing like hunting in the north maine woods for big bucks.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! No doubt about it, it’s truly a special place and I’m looking forward to getting back up there for the 2024 season!

[@josephjardine8380]

Love it my man! Amazing buck and an amazing hunt. Counting down the days till November! 🙏🙏

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Joe! Appreciate it man! Yes, me too. Already looking forward to getting back after them, especially on tracking snow! Best of luck to you, I’ll keep tabs on how your season goes!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Amazing their will to live, all that blood and still went a long way. Yeah big body! Congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Steve! They are truly remarkable animals. So much strength and will to live like you said. Tons of respect for them!

[@normankaster917]

Nice buck Kyle, my boys and I loved the adventure you shared with us this year, and I'm very happy to see your good luck charms followed you to Maine. You got them boys all excited for next year already.👍👍

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you so much Norman! So pumped that you and the boys have followed right along! Those chickadees and I sure do have a special bond, I will forever listen to them and be prepared. Tell your boys I said thanks and I'm right there with them! Already looking forward to getting back out there! Thanks for your continued support.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Hey Norman, send me an email @ [e-mail] or DM me on Instagram @ Wandering Whitetails. Thanks!

[@jessestpierre5692]

What a hunt buddy!!! Don’t loose the feeling!!my dads with me every time! Congrats Kyle

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jesse!! He absolutely is! I promise to never lose that and I’ll always know my purpose in the woods deep down and cherish those moments and that deep connection with Dad. There’s nothing better! Thanks for the comment buddy.

[@JPOP161]

Great hunt, great buck and a wonderful video! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us. Well done!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks JPOP! Appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ranger-Al]

Congrats on an amazing hunt and a beautiful big buck; very deserving. I have been waiting for this post. Thanks for sharing!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Al! He sure was a special buck. Happy to have you along for the journey! Appreciate you following along.

[@mattwinston5991]

Congratulations again on the beautiful buck Kyle! Sorry I missed the drag. Maybe I can help on your next trip. Great series!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Matt! Appreciate that! No worries at all, glad I got to meet you up there, and I’m hoping we have many more adventures ahead and bucks to help each other drag out! Thanks again.

[@VermontBiggestBucksClub-qf3dg]

That is some good old fashioned fun right there! Congratulations...awesome hunt and beauty buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks a lot!! Appreciate it. Still chasing that elusive 200 lb mark, and looking forward to all of the adventures along the way! Thanks for following along.

[@deanmcphee9457]

Congratulations on a beautiful Maine buck . Great series with a great ending.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Dean! Appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks for following along!

[@tomp9036]

Congratulations. Beautiful deer.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Tom! Appreciate it

[@jimgallagher4939]

its great when your friends showed the same excitement as you. knowing that you shot a great buck . my hunting buddy Keith and I did that a few times this pas season .great video congrats

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jim! Nothing beats it! Being able to share those moments with friends or family make the whole experience that much more e memorable. I hope you and your buddy Keith get to continue experiencing that excitement for many many seasons to come!

[@lucielessard4429]

Chasse à l’affût formidable! Maintenant l’ouvrir et le sortir! Bonne chance!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

No blind hunting here! We love to get out there and explore and put on the miles to find them! Thanks for watching!

[@huntswildgame]

No bias here. By far one of not the best put together north east hunting videos I’ve watched. Appreciated your humbleness and honesty my friend. Glad to have shared a memory together I hope neither one of us will ever forget! C

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Morgan!! Glad you enjoyed it buddy! Such a special trip for me and this video series, especially this video, really made it that much more special! Undoubtedly, memories to last our entire lives... looking for to making many more in the years to come! Thanks again for everything.

[@TimMecheski]

Congratulations on a beautiful Maine buck! Great job and Thank you for sharing the story. Awesome

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Tim!! Glad to have you following along as always, especially for this series. It was a special one for me. Thanks!

[@jaredadams3774]

Awesome video!!!! Something about those woods in Maine and hunting whitetail. Your videos keep getting better, congrats again on a beautiful buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks a lot Jared! And you've got that right... those Maine woods are extremely challenging but super special at the same time! Appreciate the feedback and continued support from you! It means a lot to have the loyal subscriber base and hear that the videos are improving! Thanks for being along for the journey.

[@jaredadams3774]

I appreciate that as well! As someone who also loves to hunt and track, I know what it takes to dog one of these giants. Mentally draining and emotional, but that after high is insane! 👊

[@jaredadams3774]

I appreciate that as well! As someone who also loves to hunt and track, I know what it takes to dog one of these giants. Mentally draining and emotional, but that after high is insane! 👊

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@jaredadams3774 Spot on! To me, there is no greater sense of accomplishment or fulfillment. It’s the pinnacle. When hard work and perseverance come together and bring success at the end of a track and long season. Nothing beats it!

[@jeff_doyle]

Great video Kyle! Loved it. You sure did good on that snow. Morgan is so awesome too!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jeff, appreciate that! It was a challenging week, but clearly worth it in the end! Perseverance paid off. Morgan is a great guy and an awesome hunting buddy! He is as driven and dedicated as they come. Thankful that he invited me up, and definitely looking forward to many future years hunting Maine together!

[@mbatcher2001]

Nice Buck, Congratulations!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Mike!! Appreciate it!

[@mattcannon6346]

Congratulations - thanks for sharing this hunt

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Matt! Happy to share it with everyone. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

[@samhotstick13.28]

Congratulations, not an easy hunt in the crunchy snow. He’s a beast.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Sam! Definitely makes things more challenging and made me slow way way down in order to be ready for that crucial moment. He sure was a big one! Thanks for watching.

[@ericbuchanan902]

Congratulations my friend!! Beautiful buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you Eric! Much appreciated. He surely was a beauty!

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

😂Total congratulations on your quest in Maine 😊 Very difficult hunting I hunt here in New York State and quite a bit in the adirondacks Anyone who thinks tracking is easy has never tried it !! Amazing buck i'd be surprised if he doesn't go 200 dressed ! Awesome hunt I've enjoyed following your series 😊

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Matt!! Guys like you truly understand just how difficult it can be! Thanks for dropping the comment and following along on the series! Appreciate the support. He went 191.5 lbs dressed... didn't miss my 200lb Biggest Bucks in Maine patch by much! Just means I have a goal to shoot for in the future.

[@alderringer8816]

Nice! I've killed several big bucks in Maine and this is a monster. Congrats and nice job praising your father and the Lord!! Those chicadees are sending a message!!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Al! I continue to have my father and both grandfathers guide me on my hunts and help me be consistently successful in the big woods. The connection with nature is a special one! Congrats on all your success in Maine! It surely isn’t an easy place to hunt and every deer taken is a trophy in its own way. Looking forward to getting back up there again this coming season! Best of luck to you out there, thanks again.

[@thesandviltwins]

Awesome video! Thanks for bringing us along for the hunt. You definitely know the right reason to be out there.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks boys!! As you guys well know, there's absolutely nothing better! Definitely my happy place out there. Thanks for following along!

[@hunt4fish]

Like the way you hunt and getting it (most of it on video) is great. That's very close to the way I hunt the big Newfoundland moose here on the rock, easy does it! Take care!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks hunt4fish! I appreciate that! Very cool… My grandfather moose hunted Newfoundland in the 80s and was successful. Wish he lived long enough for me to hear the stories of his adventures! Thanks for following along and dropping a comment! I appreciate the support.

[@shawnstanden3506]

Great buck and awesome video! Well done.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Shawn! Appreciate it!

[@treestandmanoutdoors]

Great job Kyle! That’s an awesome buck. Hard to believe he made it that far looking at the blood trail.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks buddy! They sure are tough up there! I was blown away when he just kept going and going. Thankful it turned out the way it did! Super proud of that one.

[@treestandmanoutdoors]

@@WanderingWhitetails he probably would have gone 200 if he hadn’t lost all that blood. 😂

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@treestandmanoutdoors Probably pretty close! He was surely over 200 lbs in late October/ the beginning of November!

[@johnleonard8311]

Great work!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks John!

[@snoxpro]

Congrats man beautiful buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ethan!! Appreciate it! He sure was a beauty.

[@gerardklebba8634]

Awesome buck. I usually have to lay out,on ambush here in MI. But seeing you tracking and blood trailing was very instructive. Think of my dad who I lost at 30 whenever I hunt. Thanks to your filming and hunting skills you got huntin buddies all over the country. God is Good! Keep em coming.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Gerard! Happy to now consider you one of my MI hunting buddies! Thanks for following along. Glad the video was informative and hopefully it encourages others to get out there and try it out! Thanks again, appreciate it.

[@xqzmepleze]

Both Grandads wold be proud!!!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks guys! I know they surely would be! They still live on through us and especially in those moments! I know they’re up there guiding us along. 🙏🏻

[@kyadak]

This is my brother’s dream. I hope I make it to see it.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

That’s awesome. I hope so too! It’s a special place and a great experience all around. Thanks for watching

[@erikmortensen7417]

Well done sir. Dreams are made of hunts like that! God bless!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Erik! Truly was a dream come true. Can't wait to head back and relive it all over again, with a new story to unfold along the way!

[@user-gw9bj8em1d]

Love watching your content. I grew up in the North Woods of Maine. Saw moose on a regular basis, picked wild blueberries & cranberries, cut trees off my grandfather's wood lot and hunted deer and partridge there in the fall. Man, I miss those days. Now I live in the PNW and your videos bring me back to childhood. Keep it up. I love the content. Oh,, and share more about the in-reach you used. I'm curious how you two guys used that to help find each other. Thanks!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you J.L.! I really really appreciate that! Maine is a truly special place, you're lucky to have grown up there! I'm happy that I can bring that experience and joy back to you and for many others watching. That's one of the biggest reasons I choose to document and share my hunts. Thanks for the comment! I'll consider doing a video on the Garmin's maybe next fall. They are definitely a crucial lifeline to have up there with no service!

[@ryanmapes5577]

Congratulations man hope one day me and my son's can come walk the big woods

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Ryan! I hope you guys can too! It’s truly a special place and the most rewarding way to hunt in my opinion. Most days are seemingly endless miles and coming up empty handed, but it’s all a part of the process and what makes it worth doing!

[@rogerramjet7567]

Thanks for taking me along!! Great hunt!!! I think I was as excited as you!😀😀

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Roger!! No problem. That's exactly what I want to hear... glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your continued support!

[@jeffstoodley6155]

Congratulations my friend from Vermont!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jeff! Appreciate it and thanks for joining a fellow Vermonter for the video journey!

[@MrJohnson448]

Glad to see you finally connected… nice buck.. congratulations!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Don & Penny! Appreciate it. It surely was a challenge but always worth the effort in the end!

[@maribeths.13]

Wow, what a great hunt! Loved the mini series. Felt your frustration early on and your excitement when you were able to track him to his bed! Great adrenaline boost you started the video with. Congrats on your hard work and persistence!! Beautiful buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻 Appreciate it! Thanks for following along, glad you loved it!

[@Mike-cc2eu]

Congratulations on your first Maine buck I’m from Western Maine and you got to grind it out to get a nice buck but it’s worth it again congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks a bunch Mike! They sure don't come easy up there and it was a challenging week for me! I had to overcome discouragement and just keep pushing hard. Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it!

[@aguyinthewoods8294]

Congratulations on another great buck!!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thank you! Appreciate that a lot! Thanks for all of the continued support.

[@josephperry8850]

Congratulations! Beautiful buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Joseph! Appreciate it!

[@davidstratman9088]

Good hunt Brows!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David!

[@davidinghram2494]

Nice buck, good hunt.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment

[@jimhanson7476]

Beast, well done and great hunt

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Appreciate it, thanks Jim!

[@pensnut08]

What agreat hunt and story!! I know what you are talking about with the birds and your Dad... I was on a tough track.. Pin pricks of blood. No snow.. I stuck with it, thinking about my Dad telling me about tough track jobs.. I heard this really odd bird call. Almost above me. I swear, it was staying just ahead of me. It would "sing" keeping me on the track... Well, I kept going and I heard it BEHIND me! I stood there and heard it again. I walked back to the spot where I heard it. I looked downhill and there was the deer. It made a 90 degree left turn and dropped. And the bird??? I never saw it and I didn't hear it again.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks pensnut! That is quite an awesome story! No doubt you had a guiding power that day help you find that deer! Very cool. Nature has a way of showing us a much deeper connection, it’s up to us to tune into our surroundings and connect with it!

[@pensnut08]

@@WanderingWhitetails I know it was my Dad just like you know it was yours. It is a great feeling, a real connection!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@pensnut08 Such a powerful thing! Experiences and memories to last a lifetime. I’m sure your Dad will continue guiding you as well. Listen to those signals and follow the way! Thanks for the comment, best of luck out there to you!

[@stagrgear]

Congrats Kyle, Great Buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Adam!! Appreciate it man!

[@richardjulian9263]

Nice buck, congrats!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Richard! Appreciate it.

[@jeremywanless2450]

Good hunting and congratulations on a well earned buck. I have yet to find anything that can compete with hunting a big wild buck one on one 🙂

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Jeremy! I completely agree. Hard to beat that! The challenge makes the reward so much greater.

[@cthompson1100]

Congrats and I'm damn glad I'm not the one that has to drag that guy out .

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks @cthompson1100! Haha, it definitely was a grueling drag, soaked in sweat and frozen from the super cold temps but worth it! The drag is a memorable part of the entire process and surely makes that venison taste even better when it hits the dinner plate!

[@iammuskyhunter]

Congratulations! I enjoyed every step of the hunt series with you. It’s very cool your dad presents himself via the chickadees. Great memory. Again, congrats!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Musky Hunter! So glad you joined along the way for the series! Seriously appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it all. Those chickadees and I have a special bond and i'll surely continue listening to them! Dad has his ways of still being right there with me on my hunts.

[@davidlotti5407]

Good job congratulations on a nice buck you earned this one

[@garymorris2857]

You had me biting my nails, after the shot. I tried to spot him before you, on the blood trail (lol). Thanks for taking us with you

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Haha! Thanks Gary. Glad you were reliving the hunt right there with me! How’d you do? I drew fairly fast but made sure to take my time to settle for a good shot, once I noticed he wasn’t able to go very well.

[@garymorris2857]

@@WanderingWhitetails I used to hunt near Eutis, by Jim Pond. I’m 76 now, and haven’t hunted in years. Maine hunting always my favorite.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@garymorris2857 That’s great Gary! I’ve known quite a few who hunt the Eustis area. I’m glad you can still get out there through my videos and hopefully I can keep them coming for you to enjoy, year after year!

[@FISHUNTREE]

That's Sweet

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@BdubbsVt]

A few years back i tore my acl, had surgery late sept, and had one of those massive knee braces for the 2013 season. Did a lot of sitting that year, and this one day i had been sitting for about an hr, and decided to move. I got up, with my walking stick, and was surprised to see a chickadee land on the end of the barrel of my whelen. That was a first for me, so i said hi, it flew off, and i looked down the log road i was on and there stood a buck, staring at me. I didn't get him that day, but i did get him the day after. Those chickadee's might just be on to something. Great job, Kyle!!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Brennan! Love the dedication you had to still get out there, regardless of the knee surgery! There is definitely something to be said about wildlife feeling safe around other wildlife, but those chickadees and I definitely have a special bond! I'd say that buck sure was lucky that day because you don't let many get past you from what I've seen. Thanks for the comment and support as always! Appreciate it a ton.

[@patflynn3292]

Congrates what a brute

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Pat! He was a big one!

[@Kbell6518]

The best thing about that hunt being successful but not being at 200lb buck is you still have a goal to achieve in maine. Congrats on a tremendous buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Kevin! That is spot on!! Always striving to improve and a goal to continue to chase. Looking forward to it! Thanks for following along and showing your continued support!

[@deerharvester88]

Nice one dude congrats man

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Nicholas! Appreciate it!

[@chrislpauli7048]

Huge body. Nice buck. I'd hate to be you dragging it out 😂

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Chrisl! We love the drag out! As brutal as it can be, there’s no other place we’d rather be in that moment. It’s such a memorable and rewarding part of the entire experience.

[@tboutdoors444]

That’s awesome man! Congratulations! Been keeping an eye on this series the last couple weeks and I see the persistence and hard work paid off! Awesome buck and congratulations!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks T&B! Thats awesome! Much appreciated! Cool to see some fellow hunters from all around the country and globe! Hope you had a good season this past season in TN! Any luck? Thanks for dropping a comment and following along!

[@tboutdoors444]

@@WanderingWhitetails yessir! Got a few freezer queens and a cool looking 8 and a decent little 6. My muzzleloader misfired on the biggest buck of my life 🤦‍♂️😂. Still managed to tag out though!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@tboutdoors444 Nice job!! That’s a heck of a season! Way to go. I’ll have to check out the videos! Too bad about the muzzleloader misfire but it’s those bucks that keep us coming back for more! Good luck out there in 2024! Thanks for following along here in the Northeast!

[@WoodisGood82]

Thats an awesome hunt. Congratulations

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Leroy!! Appreciate that!

[@KBBOUTDOORS]

Awesome

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!

[@dannyknapp515]

Congratulations that’s a beautiful buck ! 🦌my best Maine deer is 223 lbs and it’s with a bow and what a feeling that’s why we go for the un - known you just never know ! Sorry to hear about your dad that surprised me he seemed to be in great shape on your videos . We still hunt with our dad but he’s 87 and can’t go in to far 👍

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Danny! That’s a giant buck, well done!! Looking forward to breaking that 200lb mark some day! Lost my dad in 2017, so he hasn’t been in any videos with me but he’s still with me on every hunt and especially on those days where it all comes together… the emotions come out and I know he helped guide me like he always did in the woods. Glad to hear you’re still getting out with your dad, that is super special!! Enjoy every single moment of it! Thanks for the comment.

[@dannyknapp515]

@@WanderingWhitetails my mistake , there is another gentleman hunting Maine with his dad that posts videos . I thought I was watching his . The name is Maine outdoor enthusiasts. Great video you did and best of luck next season 🦌

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@dannyknapp515 No problem! I’m subbed to their channel. Good stuff! Thanks again for the support, wishing you good luck as well!

[@dantemagro9997]

What a hunt

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Dante! Appreciate it!

[@jerrykeay5655]

The areayou were walking down just before you stepped off to the left to finish off your buck looked like an old Lombard log hauler road .

[@WanderingWhitetails]

That's very possible Jerry! It was a pretty well defined old path and very well could be. Thanks for the comment, good stuff!

[@dennisst.pierre210]

I find that chickadees only make that chikadeedeedee sound when they’re alarmed

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@dennisst.pierre210 Interesting observation, thanks for sharing!

[@dankelley4575]

Awesome video

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abowhand]

Good job !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks AF! Appreciate it!

[@huntingadventures1172]

Nice job buddy

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@alandufresne1975]

Congratulations buddy. Great hunt. What a huge buck.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Alan! Appreciate it a lot. He was a beauty of a buck, super proud of that one!

[@alandufresne1975]

I'm trying to get a Vermont buck to join the Big Buck Club.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@alandufresne1975 I’m right there with ya! I was within only a couple lbs in 2021 at 197! Love the challenge. Good luck to you I hope this coming season is the year you do it!

[@alandufresne1975]

@@WanderingWhitetails good luck to you as well

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@alandufresne1975 Thanks! Enjoy the journey every step along the way.

[@Lazzoboy]

Great video

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@sakic1519]

Amazing hunt! This deer bled a loot on its way

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Alex! They surely are extremely tough, resilient animals. So much respect for them!

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

I LOVE U SHOWED RESPECT TO HIM , U have class great hunt than' you

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@maineoutdoorsman677 Thank you very much! Truly appreciate that, thanks for the comment! They deserve the utmost respect, and taking a life is never taken lightly. Always beyond thankful when I’m able to come away successful.

[@johncollins2282]

Nice buck!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks John! He sure was a beauty!

[@ChadsNewEnglandTracks]

Nice buck! Great video!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Chad!! Appreciate that. Did you have a successful season? I'll have to catch up on some videos now that I've got all of mine out!

[@ChadsNewEnglandTracks]

@@WanderingWhitetails i had my best season ever! I I got 4 deer this season Two 6 points one was my biggest yet and 2 doe .I only got to hunt Maine one day i threw a dart at the map n slept in my truck,made a video of that even tho i was unsuccessful it was a great adventure.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@ChadsNewEnglandTracks That is awesome!! Congrats on one heck of a year! Well done. I look forward to checking out the videos!

[@richardfitzsimmons5244]

Nice one

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks Richard! He was a dandy!

[@deangray3727]

My dad sends cardinals ❤️

[@WanderingWhitetails]

That’s awesome Dean! They say cardinals are a sign that a deceased loved one is saying hello/paying you a visit. I’m happy to hear your Dad is still able to connect with you in nature… it’s a special thing!

[@livininsouthflorida7058]

Thanks for replying back, haven’t used it since I moved to Florida 21 years ago and boy do I miss it I want to find a place up north that I can hunt for a week or so in this coming November, just don’t know where to look

[@WanderingWhitetails]

No problem! Well, I hope you can get some permission to hunt or find some nice public land to go "take your rifle for a walk," as we say. Nothing beats public land and being out away from other hunters. Best of luck out there!

[@livininsouthflorida7058]

I appreciate that. Thank you

[@Mike-pb5bj]

Yes buddy ! Ho my freaking god ! You work so hard for this moment ! So happy for you ! You are a freaking good Hunter ! 💙 🦌 👍 Mike coaticook !

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks a ton Mike!! That means a lot to me... appreciate it more than you know! It surely was a super sweet moment filled with a ton of emotion when it finally set in what I had accomplished! Thanks for your continued loyal support as always!

[@Mike-pb5bj]

@@WanderingWhitetails I see a lot of Deer Hunt on KZbin but in my book it's the best ever ! What a monster buck ! Sorry for my english !

[@OmarHunts]

That’s a beautiful buck, congratulations! And man the body on him. For a buck to get that big of a body here around where I hunt in Mississippi, he’s gotta be at least 5-6 years old.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

Thanks DIY Hunter!! Appreciate it! They sure do have big bodies in the far North! I will be sending a tooth in for aging and i'll be excited to find out just how old he was! Thanks for watching from Mississippi! Glad to have you along for the adventure.

[@OmarHunts]

You’re welcome. It’s always fun watching fellow hunters getting it done.

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@OmarHunts Absolutely! We all share the passion for hunting, regardless of how different our hunting styles/region may be.

[@willong1000]

@@WanderingWhitetails Ah! I heard Morgan in the video mention the "Check Station." Besides the buck's body weight--191.5 is sure homing in on 200--I was wondering if you'd get an age estimate. The tooth will tell the story precisely!

[@WanderingWhitetails]

@@willong1000 Hey Will! I’ll be sending in a tooth to the lab to be aged. Very curious to know just how old he was. He appeared to be fairly young, especially for that area. They can surely get old up there in Maine. Morgan had taken a buck the year prior that was aged at 10.5yrs old! Gnarly old warrior.