Tribute To My Dad

I have decided to make this an annual hunt taking my dad's old gun hunting.
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[@jerrodladner3019]

I dont understand how this is not the most popular channel on youtub. You guys are absolutly awesome at what all yall do. Ms sandy included.. and such good people. Been my favorite channel since i found yall. I hope it gets better every year.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@charleywalker2982]

Jerrod, it’s my most popular channel on KZbin by far.

[@mattlong8949]

My favorite also. Best there is .

[@glennwhittington7783]

I thinks it is an age or generation thing. I’m in my late 40’s and can relate to this guy much more than the flat bill, hipster hunters like The Hunting Public etc. Also being a Southerner has a lot to do with it.

[@jerrodladner3019]

@glennwhittington7783 yes it does. I live about 3 hours south of the do it yourself guys and I know how hard it is to hunt these woods. I'm also 45 myself. I do like the hunting public but Aron Daniel and ms sandy are the best on youtub for learning and entertainment. I have no doubt I have hunted some same woods as these guys cause I take alot of time off in turkey season and hunt all over the state. It would be awesome to bump into them one morning

[@user-tb1kj8dq8q]

One of the best memories for me is me my dad and my son hunting together last season. At that time we did not know that he could have dead with a heart attack. After season was over he started feeling bad and he had a total of 8 blockages they treated all but four he had to have open heart surgery. We all three got to harvest a deer together. Thank you for sharing enjoying your content.

[@Southland888]

My dad passed away 2 years this coming march. He was a Vietnam vet and my best friend he left me one of his favorite weapons a Winchester Model 70 chambered in 22/250 with a heavy barrel on it!! Every time I pull it out I think of him!! Really appreciate you guys pal!! Y’all have the best show on KZbin👍🏻

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@jeffreythompson6685]

We are the same age. I have my dad’s Winchester 32 Special in my safe with a fresh coat of oil. I remember when I was young when he’d come back from hunting and leaned it against the wall with the action open. Good memories. Keep making videos. I like your commentary.

[@tracychrisley8789]

I lost my dad 2 years ago and I miss him a lot. We deer hunted together every year for over 25 years. I inherited all his hunting equipment including his guns. I actually killed 3 deer with his favorite rifle ( Ruger M77 bolt action 25-06) this year. I miss my hunting buddy!! 😢

[@stanspeight9638]

I Lost My Dad In 2007 & I Still Miss Him He Taught Me Everything I Know About Hunting & Life I Was Blessed To Have A Dad Like Him He Made Me The Man That I Am Today Well Done You're Dad Would Be Extremely Proud Of U

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@JQAiv2]

Could not have enjoyed this more. I am JQA the fourth. My pawpaw (JQA II ) is still alive, but I asked for his 30-06 in his will. Well he gave it to me a few years ago and I wanted to kill a deer with it and ended up killing 3. Extremely memorable bc he had once killed 3 with the rifle and I heard that story a hundred times as a kid and I always wanted to be as good of a God fearing family man as well as hunter as he still is. I have also already made claims on my dad’s (JQA III) Belgium made browning 30-06 that has so many memories tied to it as well. I know this is getting lengthy but I have watched all your deer videos from the beginning of the channel in between my fall and spring semester (saving the turkey videos for turkey season) and you have inspired me to break out my camera gear and give it another try as it just frustrated me the first time around years ago. Love this show, you are truly a kingdom man, God bless you and your family!

[@brob-zy8zi]

I try to sit down and talk to my dad as often as possible. He's 72 years old. He didn't hunt but when I was a kid he took me hiking into the mountains behind our home in PA all the time. He introduced me to the adventure of the mountains and he got me my first shotgun at age 14 to hunt with. He introduced me to the world of travel and the adventure that went with that. His job included travel all over the world. He brought back coins for me from all the different countries he visited, rocks from a lot of different countries, an awesome hunting knife from Germany, swords from Japan.... Any time I kill a deer my first trip is to show my dad. He introduced me to so much that's made me what I am. I'll miss him terribly when he's gone.

[@clintlittle2449]

I thank the Lord, I still have my Dad and still have the opportunity to hunt with him. He is now 76, and I can tell he is starting to slow down . I know someday coming, he might not feel like hunting or not be able to go. So I'm gonna enjoy every moment I can with him. You brought back memories when you left your gun in the tree. I left my rifle on the ground under the tree. Eventually, I realized it about halfway on my way out. Shift workers blues...I came back the next morning and killed Big Ole wide 5 point about 18 inches wide. Good luck on the rest of your season, and God Bless.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@AbelGuerra-xz3pc]

There is nothing more satisfying than taking a deer with a rifle that belongs to to someone that was close to you makes it more of a memorable hunt with the memories that you have shared with that person congratulations on a great buck

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That is true.

[@walterquick8649]

Staying POSITIVE, thank YOU for showing the true side DIYH. Ya got me started in this with your wisdom, humble, real man, father ,husband and friend .

[@randyreynolds-dn9cl]

My dad passed away 12 years ago this month. He and I loved to hunt together. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kennethhowington5657]

Nobody can replace a good Daddy. Cherish them while you can!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Okay.

[@ronniesage6030]

I have a 1970 336c marlin 35 that can't be bought. It was given to me by a great man. I've never had run off. Love your channel. GOD bless.

[@MercuryNewt]

Great episode! I lost my dad in 2020 and I've hunted his stand the past 3 deer seasons on my farm. I've killed two of my best bucks out of that stand and every time I sit that stand, I can feel him right there beside me. Appreciate all the dialogue and background! Keep doing what you guys do!

[@bobbyholmes3985]

My father passed away when I was 50. I'm now 53 and hunt like you do but on private properties. I remember my father never really hunting. But he had me and 3 other kids to take care of. My parents both run a family business of ceramic tile installer. We travel from Mississippi to Tennessee, Florida all of working , but Georgia is home and where we as a family grow up. We worked 3 acres of land as a family for a garden in spring and summer as well as working with momma and daddy. As far as hunting the main thing is he always made sure by friends or uncles is hunting clubs . I [ the only hunter in the family] always had a place to hunt every season. As a family sport in the summer time [ mostly at night] we [ me , daddy and mom would crappie fish ( lake oconee). I still have my father's old 12 gauge and a old single shot 22 magnum. Good video and good hunt. Good luck and stay safe. We at our age are getting to old to hunt for them trees any more. I now mostly hunt for a ground blind. I became a mechanic, welder, trailer hitch tech. And own my own trailer hitch and repair shop. Tile work is very hard on the old back muscles.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for comment. I love hearing y'all personal story.

[@PhillipwRider]

My memory of my Dad bought my first 22 rifle for Christmas when I was Young,lost him 3 years ago he was 99 years old!

[@user-dy9xb8ce4s]

I really like your show I retired at 60 and hope to get out next year and what you are doing thanks and keep up the good work Bob

[@brokeone4876]

The older I get the more I realize how fast time is going. Trying not to take any of it for granted. Another great video and great deer.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

So true!

[@joshwilder5145]

I have an old Remington 1100 I inherited from my uncle who helped dad teach me the outdoors. I took it out this season one morning and blasted an ugly 5pt at 15 steps. I totally understand the bringing back memories while hunting with inherited guns

[@scottskipper5803]

My best friend passed away in 19 of cancer. He was 53. He gave me his Ruger 270. Every since he died I use that ole rifle till I kill a deer and will till they put me in the dirt. You hit the nerve for sure and I thank you.

[@KennethCWarzecha-og4bl]

Great show. My dad passed in 2020. Left a model 94 Winchester 30:30. My daughter shot a buck with that gun at 135 yards with handloads that I worked up using Hornady FTX bullets and Winchester 748 powder. I was sitting beside her when she did it. Grandpa was smiling for sure,

[@jimcase5841]

Thank you Jeremy for bringing back memories. I watch all your videos. My dad who passed in 2002 hocked his favorite rifle to buy me and my brother single shot shotguns for Christmas. I found the receipts for the transaction after I received his gun cabinet after he died. I am 67 now and still remember getting that first shotgun back when I was 11 or 12. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Great story.

[@garybarrere7552]

Wow great story, thanks for sharing. Good advice. Back in 1969 I was hunting with my best friend and we ran up the Boeuf River about 45 minutes. I got in a big oak flat. There was 3” of water on the ground. I climbed an oak and sat on a 6” limb and got to rocking on a 2” inch limb behind my back. The limb snapped and I fell about 6 ‘ flat on my back in that cold water. My insulated jump suit sucked up bunch of water. I was soaked and cold 30 degrees, then came that boat ride in that aluminum flat. My teeth were chattering louder than the motor. Got back to the farm house and took two hot baths and sat in front of the heater an hour. I will never forget that cold boat ride. God bless you and keep you brother.

[@patkaderlik9116]

My Dad got In a bad car accident on our way back from our deer camp. I saw 11 bucks that day and had a shot I should have taken at a 5 year old head on at 30 yds for a few seconds I'll never forget that day because it was the best and the worst. Thanks for the vids.

[@dwaynemctaggart1342]

Lost my dad last year, wonderful memories. Time has away of getting gone.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Sorry about your dad.

[@darrellleggett5908]

This video reminds me of my grandpa. He was the one that taught me how to hunt and fish…

[@steveminer8341]

Jeremy, your podcasts are always life lessons and I hope everyone watching and listening learns from you, Daniel and Sandy. My dad never hunted but when I turned 14, he bought me a Winchester 94 thirty thirty. I hunted until I no longer could. It's been 2 years since I've been able to tie my shoes but I was able to hunt 60 years until my back and hips no longer work for me. My memories are priceless to me but that's all I have. I'm sure your grand kids and great grand kids will cherish the videos you are taking now. Thank you for taking the time to do for everyone to enjoy. 🙏

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks so much.

[@user-sp7xy8dw5d]

My dad left me 5 years ago.he was the reason I love the outdoors all the times we have together is a blessing. He left me a rem270 auto.love your videos.keep it up.god bless you sir.north west Florida

[@eddys7003]

Thank you for this. I didn’t have my father show me how to hunt or fish, and I now have learned these things in hopes to one day teach my daughter. God willing she’ll keep these traditions going for generations to follow.

[@adamcroghan9960]

My step Dad just passed this year he was not a big hunter but he helped me go as much as possible this show was very touching I watch all of you shows but this one hit hard thank you so much

[@BakeroutdoorsTN]

My Dad just passed right before Thanksgiving and was the absolute best I could have ever asked for! He loved life and lived it well! As tuff as this past month has been I've been able to have one of my best seasons in quite some time and tagged out on my own property which is mind blowing to me. Your videos are very awesome and down to earth which is much appreciated! You all have inspired me to start planning an out of state deer hunt with a good friend of mine so I also thank you for that! God is good, keep up the good work!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck!

[@jaytownsell5449]

Great video. My dad took me to deer camp in 1965 I was three. Warped me in a blanket and we hunted off the ground. I Killed my first deer in 1970 with him beside me. 2010 was the last time we hunted together in Illinois. Dad still going strong but not hunting anymore. He will turn 81 in January. Dad taught me a lot great things in my life. 1 how to work. 2 taught me about Jesus. 3 to deer hunt. Could not ask for a better dad.

[@gregmcbee3638]

I watch all of DIYH videos and this one has to be one of my favorites. My Dad doesn't hunt anymore but he always took the time to take me hunting when I was a kid. If I wasn't hunting with my Dad I had two uncles and grandpa I hunted with. One of my uncles and grandpa have passed but I have alot of fond memories hunting and fishing with them. I have one of my uncles old rifles and I have been wanting to take a deer with it. This video has given me the motivation to get it done. At 52 yrs old I think about some of the same things as you, about we never know when its the last time we get to go to the woods and get in that treestand. I have twin grandbabies that are 2 yrs old, I hope to get to make alot of memories with them. Thanks for the videos.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thank you for sharing.

[@davidhammer154]

When my dad was young he saw a guy he knew get part of his finger blown off by a firework that didnt go off at first. When I was 23 I saw a big family set off thousands of dollars worth of fireworks and they caught the pile on fire and quite a few people were in critical condition and it looked like bombs went off. So he nor I never had any desire to set them off. My wife and I did enjoy a really cool show when we were at Lake Havasu randomly traveling through. Just the fireworks part of the show really brought back memories of dad saying dont mess with fireworks and even many years later me enjoying the show from a mile away lol. My dad had several shotguns we hunted with that are mine now but the one with the most meaning was a over and under 16 gauge my great grandpa brought back from WW2. I need to get that gun out and take my son squirrel hunting where dad and I went 40 years ago. Thanks for the flood of memories. Your the man!

[@bruceowens3535]

Yesir I have a gun my dad bought from his uncle when he started going down in health . My dad was not a big hunter either , but he managed to find time here and there to take me hunting because I drove him up the wall until he did lol. I don't kill a deer every year with it . Mainly because it's older and it's a wooden stock . So I don't like to take it but on certain days when it's clear weather . I was 48 when my dad passed away . Him and my daughter were my favorites and they both are gone now . Lost my daughter in 2010 and lost my dad in 2020 . I wish I could be half the man my dad was . They don't make em like that anymore . Worked 7 days a week 2nd shift just about his whole life . He didn't get me everything I wanted , but he made sure I had everything I needed . Old school . Love the show buddy .

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That sound just like my dad.

[@auntchar101]

My dad passed away 13 yrs ago at 83. He had stopped hunting about 5 years earlier because he couldn't take the cold anymore up here in Wisconsin. Being the only daughter out of 3 who hunts he gave me his 308 Winchester rifle. I've killed a few deer with it and always thought of my dad. I use a different gun now, but every time gun season comes around I like to think my dad is watching over me. Love your videos. Still miss him after 13 yrs.

[@JimmyGammons]

I lost my dad when I was 20 (I’m 37 now) but I still think about him every time I go hunting. I have a lot of special memories with him in the woods and I’m looking forward to making more great memories like that with my son. Thanks for all the knowledge and great content you guys share.

[@cheetoz6902]

This brought tears to my eyes. Lost my pops in 2017 dec 1. Your videos are my favorite on you tube. I'm just glad I had my father for46 years

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That is true. We could have lost them at and younger age.

[@David73HardCorePa]

Thanks for video,it really touches me knowing that and He always called me "Ol Diehard Hardcore ",Cause always reminded him ,when he was younger,and My Dad passed away 11 years ago and I also have his Old .303 British Deer Rifle, I taken 6 deer with it since he gave it to me,but I only bring out once now cause shells r hard find,He luv to Hunt and Grandkids,The Holidays, especially Christmas, and still is hard without him ,but can still him hear at times,just hard explain,,There r times in the woods can feel his presence ,Thx for Tribute to All Luv ones that r gone but NOT FORGOTTEN ❤

[@Mike-cc2eu]

My great uncle passed away this pass year and he gave me his 336 marlin in35rem and every time I carry that gun it brings a smile to my face it’s like he’s there with me. Thanks for this video it means a lot to me

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for sharing

[@pabloesquivel754]

Mister Jeremy you have so much wisdom. You always give a life lesson in every video, that’s why this is the best hunting channel. Thank you sir for sharing this!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks

[@georgehardin8452]

I lost my dad 6 years ago. I followed in his footsteps as a marine for 14 years.he served 35 years as a drill seargent.i have his old browning 300 mag I use each year so i can keep his memories and legacy going.love you guys.ive learned so much from yall.another awsome video.

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

Great video Jeremy thank you for sharing with us I have fond Memories of hunting with my granddad and my dad 😊 They're both gone now but I have a weapon or 2 from each of them and I try to get a deer each year with one of those weapons ! Those memories will be cherished forever by all of us who had these experiences with our mentors Happy New Year to all😊

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Happy New Years to y'all.

[@jerryhuntjj2885]

This video means alot to me. My dad wasn't a hunter but thankfully my uncle was. He didn't have a son so he took me hunting and taught me so me. When he died, I didn't get any of his guns but I got his hatchet. I make a point of using it to break down deer when I'm skinning them. It always makes me think of him. Thanks for this one!!

[@BudBanksOutdoors]

Miss my Dad still! But I know your Dad is looking down and smiling on you still making him proud!

[@gobbleknot]

Thanks for the message! As with so many of y’all, I was blessed to have a tremendous Dad. He was a tough old Mill worker that raised 5 kids. He had little time to hunt and fish but he’d take me out when he could. We did some fishing when he retired but sadly he only lived a year after his retirement. He would always bring home a poinsettia for our Mom every Christmas. He was a great family man!!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

That is awesome!

[@bowhunterforlife8119]

Thanks for the video. 100% agree with everything you said. Sharing time and wisdom with others is extremely rewarding. My grandfather and uncle took me along hunting since age 10. Grandfather has passed. uncle is 77 and can no longer hunt. I make sure he gets venison. Keep it real and stay Hubble. Love your videos.

[@jessedoiron5925]

What a great episode Jeremy, my grandpa had a Remington automatic 30-06 bought in 1973 I was born in 1972 it was passed down to my uncle who passed it down to me I am hunting with it right now , it just adds so much more meaning to the hunt , love what you and Daniel are doing I watch every episode

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching!

[@Huntressbow308]

For me it is my uncle, and for the past two years I have harvested my first gun buck and a doe on the old farm where he was born with his 308.

[@timothyhowell7047]

I made a comment last year when you did this style video about my father and his cancer battle and not being sure if he could hunt, and he took a nice 8 pointer and 9 pointer. Well this year his battle has gotten worse but thank the great Lord he took a nice 10 point back in early November. His cancer has moved to his brain and the last last several weeks have been different with him. But watching you and last year's video and now this one I know it's gonna be ok. He's 72 and ain't giving up yet but I know he will never be able to hunt again. But last year was the first year we both killed a big buck in the same year. This year November 10 we both killed a big buck on the same day. Thanks for the encouragement Jeremy. I know what's coming and I know I can't do anything about it but to continue to pray but you give me that confidence to keep going unfortunately after that day comes.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for sharing.

[@shanwinstead6585]

Jeremy this brought a few tears to my eyes. Throughout the show I thought about all the times I deer hunted, and rabbit hunted with my dad, all the ball games we played together, and the enormous amount of hours Rana and me have spent with Laken and Bree boating. I hold on to as many memories as I can. Thanks for reminding me. Shan

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching old friend.

[@donavonedwards6848]

This video has me rethinking about retiring my dads gun. I killed the biggest deer of his life and mine the year he passed. Feeling like I’m missing opportunities to kindle those old memories with him and beside he would want the hammer to continue to fall on them big bucks! Thanks for being real sir. Love the show!

[@chrisvaughan8546]

Awesome video! I lost my Dad in 2011! Not a time that I’m hunting,that I do not thank the good Lord for allowing me to have a Dad that kept me outdoors! Seems like yesterday. Time does fly for sure.. keep up the good work.. And congratulations to your wife also…

[@Hammerback972]

My dads been gone one year and 15 days as of today. First season without him this year. Sad. Painful. Appreciate your tribute to ur dad though. Helps to know what I am experiencing is also felt by men that i look up to and admire. Appreciate you sir.

[@pedrothehunter3721]

Great memories bud I missed my best hunting partner my dad 7 1/2 years ago thank u for doing what are doing

[@joshuaraines7600]

I have a Marlin 30Aw 30-30 that belonged to my Dad. Same story he didn't hunt a whole lot but he made sure I got to go. He passed away in 2011 and I have killed a deer with that gun every year since he has been gone. I married a girl who already had an 8 year old son prior. In 2021 I took him hunting for his 1st time, and he has killed a deer with that gun every year since. He never got to meet my Dad, but I know some day he'll understand the tradition that we have started, and hopefully his little boy will kill one with it, and pass it on down the line. Love watching yalls stuff man, you guys are awesome!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks!

[@jeremyhines304]

Wish there was a love button instead of only a like button. This Video definitely hit me in the feelings. Lost my dad at he age of 15 so its been a little over 16yrs now. He was my role model and was big into hunting. I have his old Remington 742 woodmaster in 308cal thats been put up but thats gonna change next year. I highly apricate this video!

[@dfontenot93]

My grandpa hunted with a 30-30 most of his life. He got to where he couldnt hunt so me and my brother inherited it. I got it on sight and hunted basically a whole season with it. Never killed a deer but my uncle that grew up watching his dad hunt with it having one himself and my other uncle sold it he talked about getting another one so i gave him my grandfather’s gun. 2 weeks later he killed the biggest buck of his life with it. I wasnt there to witness it but my dad was hunting about 300 yards away said he could hear him screaming in joy. Went over and they found the buck together. It was a great thing to hear as his wife had also just passed away the year before. I love this channel and look forward to every video to come.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for sharing.

[@gregoryjones296]

Great episode reminds me of my old man’s 30-30. It was his favorite!

[@adamhuckaby]

Reminds me of my uncle Troy, he taught me and my dad how to hunt, I remember at a young age of 5 he took me on my first deer hunt back home in those East Tennessee mountains at a place we called the old camp, I was always to scared to shoot his and my dads 742 wood masters in a 30-06 so I shot a muzzleloader, but I missed a deee that morning, but we hunted together all the way up to about 4 years before he passed away. I watched him battle cancer and was by his side the entire way through it all, I ended up getting his 30-06 once he passed away, every time I pick that gun up it brings back all of the memories I have with him! Thanks for the touching video!

[@user-qk4qr2zg9h]

Awesome way to keep loved ones memories alive, I have an old Marlin 30.30 lever action with a tasco scope that was left to me from my Grand Pa, I said I’d never shoot it. But after watching this I believe I’m gonna do the same thing. Use it in memory of my Grand Dad. Love the videos.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck with it.

[@user-rk9jp6uy4m]

Glad theirs still a country boy around I haven't met you but yet I fill like y'all good people thanks

[@mikebremer3456]

Congrats! I'm your age and started having back pain last year, it has changed the way I hunt. Like you say, in an instant, life can change and your days of hunting by yourself could be over.

[@markhall1169]

I truly appreciate your positivity inspiration and outlook on life. We can tell your hurt without your dad 😔. I've appreciated the conversations we've had and the hunts we've been on. Getting to know u better has Def made me want to be a better me. Thanks for all u guys do including Mrs. Sandy and Daniel.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I appreciate that

[@codybabb147]

Love the sparkle in your eye sittin in that blind talking about your old man

[@williamlamkin1830]

GREAT show - I really appreciate you comments about your dad and family. Last weekend I took my nephew on his first ever hunt and he got his first doe. Passing down to the next generation is fantastic

[@timjackson9893]

Great buck friend I’m 35 and still get to hunt with my dad a cherish every minute of it keep the videos coming love watching

[@rogerpittman2170]

I really enjoy watching your videos and I love this one too , it brings back memories of me and my dad deer hunting together. My dad passed away January 7 2012 he also deer hunted with a 30/30 lever action

[@jasonkidd5969]

Unfortunately never really had a solid role model, but that's ok, I second some of the messages I've seen, I absolutely LOVE this channel, and I hope to 1 day, shake both of your guys hands, you both put a smile on my face!

[@jasonmclaren6651]

Man I absolutely love your videos I’m Glad you are able to relive those memories and share them with us I sure hope you r dad was able to come to know Jesus as his savior before he left you I also pray that you too will come to know Jesus as your savior as well before you leave this earth please keep up the great videos!!!!

[@Addicted2huntn]

I really appreciate the heartfelt love and honor that you have for your Dad. I lost my Dad in October and he was a great mentor for me and my love of the outdoors. You have a great channel- I look forward to seeing y’all’s next video.

[@kolbydavis3867]

Man….this was my favorite KZbin video of 2023!! That’s saying a lot. I watch about 5-7 a night in preparation and dreaming of doing what you’re doing. I have my dad’s old rifle and I’ve tried several times to do this and haven’t been successful yet. I’m 46 and I’m also trying to get retired by 54. I’ve built an “overland” rig so I can travel and I’ve already started doing that every chance I get. I really enjoy y’all’s content but this video was very near to my own heart. I don’t live far from yall. In the great state of MS and my rut is starting now to in the next few days. Maybe this will be my year with my dad’s old rifle . Thank you for the content and inspiration. Maybe one day we cross paths doing the grind.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Maybe so. Good Luck with your dad's old gun.

[@tcbutler5252]

Bought an old 30-30 Winchester from my brother 10 years ago. Never killed a deer with it as I mostly bow hunt. Lost my brother in a work accident last April, took that old 30-30 out this year and had a nice 8 point walk in to 15 yards. Only thing I’ve ever killed with that old gun. Love the video Jeremy. Thanks

[@frankgulla8782]

My father didn't hunt, but he had a win 94 in 30-30, it was a 1969 commemorative teddy Roosevelt. He did bring us kids into the woods to shoot 22's and that was enough to light the fire. Been hunting now for about 30yrs, shot my first deer with a bow, I just love getting after them and that's all thanks to my father. We must honor those who came before us because we are who we are because of them.

[@chuckparson6712]

I moved to Texas when I was 16, didn't get to see my dad much until I was in my twenties. But as soon as I was financially stable enough to afford it I started going back to West Virginia every Thanksgiving for 2 weeks. One of my most memorable hunt was with my dad. He's been gone for almost 10 years now and unfortunately didn't get to see me advance through the ranks to make it to Chief. I was appointed as the Police Chief of our Agency while I was at my dad's funeral in West Virginia. I sure miss him and sometimes I realize some of the things I do and say came from him. I'm definitely starting to see my father in me. Thank you for taking the time and pushing through the pain to finish the mission. God Speed to you and I know your dad is proud of you 👍👍 Oh yeah, nice buck too!!!

[@rolandlaviolette8451]

I killed my first buck with a model 50 marlin lever action I bought the gun for 45 bucks from a good ole friend of mine my deer was a 180lb 8 point I was 18 years old ill never forget that guy.

[@mountainman-jessekipp74]

I know how it is I lost my grandfather all most 3 years ago, and he was my hunting partner for years there was a lot of memories that I have with my grandfather. This episode had brought all of the memories back god I miss him ever thanksgiving was his and mine lucky day we would always bagged out that day.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mountainman-jessekipp74]

@@doityourselfhunter9031 I enjoy watching all of you guys. It makes me think of all of the times my grandfather and I went on hunting trips. And there was a few that he and I never got to do but some day I'll do it and to know he be watching over me

[@bobhorzewski5941]

This was an awesome episode. I remember the one from last year when you paid tribute by using his rifle. Keep his memory alive and keeping tradition is important. We are roughly the same age and I lost my Dad 18 years ago. He died a week before his 62nd birthday. He was only retired for one year when he passed. I made it my mission to retire as young as I could and enjoy life, and I did just that at 49 years old. No more work getting in the way of hunting season. My wife retired a few years after me, and now we travel and spoil the grandkids. She knows Oct thru Nov is my time in the woods. Congrats on the upcoming grand-baby. And Miles is adorable. They definitely keep you feeling young.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I want to stay in shape and good health just to be able to spent time with them.

[@keithbryan4697]

I really enjoy watching your and Daniel's hunts. I am about ypur age and busier than ever. You are motivating me to schedule more time off to do things that I enjoy. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Life is to short. Get out and enjoy it.

[@brickmason4410]

I can appreciate you doing this.. I lost my Dad 10 years ago this past March... He got me interested in hunting... I have all his tools.. im 60 years old and still race motocross and im restoring a vintage racing bike using hus tools.. Thanks for this..

[@alexthomas9556]

I never had a mentor growing up. Dad was distant and mother was off doing her thing. I have been hunting now for about 15 years. I'm 37 now but 15 years ago, I could never stop and slow down to take the beauty in of the outdoors. I had a son 7 years ago, and now he's a spitting image of me. He goes hunting with me every so often. I just hope I will be a good mentor for my son.... give him something I never had. Hopefully, he will slow down one day and soak it all in and love the pursue of the hunt. I love watching your videos!!! It gets me motivated and you talk about real-life stuff and new ways to hunt Pressured deer. Please never stop showing us your hunts! Your a awsome Role model. I can tell that your kind and have a good heart. Thank you!!!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@timetohunt1]

good to reminisce, spending time in the woods is a spiritual experience for a lot of us. Brings us closer to the Lord. Great deer a great memories thanks for sharing.

[@patriotoperator8397]

I know how you feel I grew up hunting with my dad and learned a lot I take his guns out hunting a lot threw out the year thank you for the great shows I miss my Daddy every day

[@curtiswireman6351]

Hits home with this one. I took a doe last year with my uncles 30/30. It had been 30 years since I killed my first deer with it.

[@dannyshupp5878]

My dad loved fishing not much on hunting but he always worked hard even when his hands hurt so bad he never took of work. He had the same rifle and I gave it too my son and he killed a 9 point with it the first time he took it out

[@bigrick7264]

My dad has been gone for seven or 8 yrs now.HE taught me everything about hunting and fishing.I killed my biggest deer a couple years ago and he would have been so excited !! He only bow hunted and I have his old recurve I want to take it so bad but it’s hard to get a good group but I’m going to make it happen !! Good video and good job on the buck

[@devinsheffield3078]

Brother I can't say thank you enough for this episode. I grew up hunting with my dad and my papa but my papa the most. I was sitting with him when I killed my first deer and have countless memories with him in the woods. He passed on 5 years ago and I've tried to bring myself to get out his old rifle and kill one but it's just been too painful. This has moved me and now I will be taking it for the rest of the year.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Good Luck with it.

[@burkejones8277]

My dad is going to be 78 on 1/1/24. We hunt a lot together; he grazed a deer across the back this morning, and I went to help him look for it. I am sure the deer is fine. I have been very blessed to have a job that I know very well and allows me to work remotely. So, I can pretty much hunt when I want. The last few years we have hunted a lot. Luckily, I have enough sense to appreciate that while it is happening. I see so many people looking back with regrets. I don’t think I will have to deal with that.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

I like your thinking.

[@howardkuhn2793]

I'm lucky enough to still have my father,who has been my mentor in life.i am the man I am today because of him.my father is not a hunter..My hunting mentor and best friend is battling cancer and has been for the last four years..I'm dreading the day I lose either one.i myself dealt with a brain tumor and had surgery in July of 2021..luckily it was benign..I truly have a new appreciation for life and what I love to do(hunting)..this year has been a struggle finding a shooter buck..but I will never give up..love your videos and content..thank you for what you do..

[@stevedavisats]

Thank you for this video, it put things into perspective for me today. We're still making memories together and I hope our yearly trips to KY together never ends. I'm 62 and my 84 year old Dad is still hunting with me. I took his old Savage Model 99 .300 out for a stroll last year, as he's using a newer bolt action. When that day comes, I'll be like you reliving memories and carrying that 70 year old Savage in the timber. Thank you again for the lump in my throat this morning!

[@ryanowen1338]

Love it, I lost my Dad this January. He was a fantastic fly fisherman, he would go hunting with me but never wanted to shoot anything. Steelhead are almost in the rivers here in northern Michigan, I am preparing to take his fly gear out in honor of him. Never take time in the outdoors with a loved one for granted. Best of luck to all of you whatever season is open.

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for the comment.

[@ryanowen1338]

Great hunts also, love your videos

[@humblehunteroutdoors]

❤. Appreciate everything you guys do… my dad actually has a similar model gun that his brother owned. His brother passed away very early and it is a reminder for him every time he takes it out hunting. That’s what this is all about. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a legacy. It’s real. Thanks guys! For making me reflect on things

[@jamiecj23]

I just want to echo what everyone has already said. But also add you are a very special person. You have touched us all with this episode and giving us that reminder of a special someone. Thank you for being you! And help bringing back pieces of our lives of the people that influenced us and sharing the story about your Father!

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@bs431980]

These are the best set of videos each season. Love this series Jeremy, thank you

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

Thanks for watching!

[@dylanridgway4609]

I lost my dad a little over a year ago, and my mother the Day after my 19th birthday, I'm 27 now and I've always been an outdoorsman but I just don't have the desire to go without my Ole man with me. I still watch hunting and fishing religiously, and shoot my bow daily just can't make myself step in the woods or in a boat anymore these days

[@doityourselfhunter9031]

You got to do it for your dad. You know he would want you to keep hunting and fishing.

[@dylanridgway4609]

@@doityourselfhunter9031 I actually went and climbed a tree this evening with my dad's old PSE Octane and shot a basket rack 7, without this video I would've never been able to make this hunt, very emotional to say the least but well worth it I could literally feel his presence even though he's no longer with us I still felt it

[@seume]

Definitely appreciate the videos like this not only a good hint but better memories.

[@joaquinperez7095]

I’m 26 You have inspired me to do the things i love this was a awesome show brought a tear to my eye

[@jimmymerritt308]

Ate at that store several times this week. Me n my son met u there at gas pump one night. Hope his memories of me are half as good as my memories of my dad. Good show man

[@jeremystiles5071]

I really enjoy all the videos. Yall are without a doubt one of my favorite youtube programs. My 13 year old boy and me watch your shows often. We have used alot of tips and things learned from your show. I have deer hunted ever since I was a boy my dad and grandpa taught me about hunting. My grandpa will be gone 4 years this April and i miss him everyday. My dad and i still hunt together with my son and nephew. This is one of my favorite episodes love the message, never take a day for granted. Thank you for everthing you and Daniel do.