1st buck of season w/ Barnett XP400, muzzy broadhead, Tactacam 5 n GoPro. Deer sees solid orange cap

[@jeffbrinkman2218]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thanks the Lord when I harvest an animal!

[@vameathunter2771]

Amen brother, God bless.

[@LordViettner]

been looking into crossbows for a little while now, stumbled across your videos on the barnett! it's great to see how thorough you've been in covering all aspects of the crossbow, seeing the hunt with it is a great cherry on top! thanks for the videos, I'll probably buy this one for next deer season!

[@vameathunter2771]

Glad the videos helped you decide. Good luck next season!

[@IAMRUSTEDROOT]

I wasn't even in the tree with you and my heart was racing. Sheesh. Love it Doc! And here I thought Deer were color blind. Then again, color blind doesn't mean you see in black and white.

[@vameathunter2771]

😂😂😂 Thanks bro, It took that deer forever to come in 40 yards stopping every few steps to looking my way😱. Recently some are saying deer can see orange but not bright and noticeable like us. God bless.

[@RodNaugler]

@@vameathunter2771 Deer see the orange as brown. The problem is that they can see movement and hear really well. You moved a lot and didn't time your movements for when the deer was behind objects or looking away. Great shot tho! Glad you were still able to get the deer.

[@vameathunter2771]

@@RodNaugler First deer of the season and first chance to have successful self filmed with crossbow was really nerve wracking LOL. Thanks n God bless.

[@RodNaugler]

@@vameathunter2771 No disrespect intended. I just started hunting 2 years ago (at 50!) so I have tons to learn. However, where I hunt, we are required to wear a hunter orange vest and cap. I have managed to harvest a good whitetail each year while wearing the orange. Both were taken from ground level without a blind either. For my deer last fall, I walked into an area where I knew the deer would transit through and sat in some deadfalls on the backside of a hill (the hill was rising up behind me). A doe came out along the trail heading directly for me. When she was about 20 yards out, she stopped and looked intently at my direction for a couple minutes, giving the occasional stomp. I finally figured out what she was seeing: my breath was rising up above my head and into a beam of sunlight. I didn't move. After a couple minutes she resumed browsing and gave me a beautiful broadside opportunity. She only ran 30 yards after the shot.

[@vameathunter2771]

@@RodNaugler Welcome to hunting family, I've been hunting since Middle school in California so it's been about 45 years but story like that never gets old. I wish you'll have many more stories to tell and thanks for sharing.

[@jacobtreadway3122]

It is nice to see your respect for the animals . God bless!

[@vameathunter2771]

Appreciate it, God Bless.

[@mike_hunt_fish_trap]

Cool video love it

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and have a great season.

[@boomerrangerron]

Congratulations Doc! Very exciting shot as that buck was looking right at you when you launched that arrow! I’ve used Muzzy fixed blades and they’ve gone through big hogs like a hot knife through butter! You should consider a plastic sled from Cabela’s’, or one of those foldable sleds which might make the drag easier! Great hunt and video too!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks Ron and I tried the the sled but where I hunt the sled is actually more difficult 🤣🤣🤣. God bless your season brother.

[@boomerrangerron]

@@vameathunter2771 Thanks, David! I had to re-watch this shot again today on a larger monitor, and it really looked like his eyes were on you and that the arrow hit him high in the neck. Not sure which direction the arrow took, but with that massive blood trail, it was a lethal shot all the way! Simply amazing composure and getting the job done!

[@vameathunter2771]

@@boomerrangerron Thanks Ron, we just came back from 4 days in Shenandoah national forest. Yup! he was looking at me and I know I only had second before seeing that the white tail go up, so pull the trigger😁. I'm still little confused why it shot to my left.

[@boomerrangerron]

@@vameathunter2771 WOW! You hunted public land and this place is huge! Almost 200,000 acres. Did you stay in cabins, or rent an RV. Can't wait to hear more about this hunt!

[@vameathunter2771]

@@boomerrangerron We we were in Shenandoah for 4 days just to enjoy the autumn leaves and hike 4 hours a day and we stayed at my friends beautiful cabin/house. This hunt was on the property that we are leasing. Sorry for the confusion.

[@panke216]

That was a lucky shot! When I look at the ballistic, I thought it was a bad shot, it was too close to the front, but the result is cheerful!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thank God, I had my 1st cross on the heart and I was stable but it shot to left. But I'm grateful and now I'm getting ready for muzzleloader season in 2 weeks while aging my venison for 2 weeks in Kimchi refrigerator 😁. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@photobyTaps]

Glorious! Thank you for sharing this

[@vameathunter2771]

Thank you and it's my pleasure.

[@Ca21431]

Great video!! Pipe insulation on your shooting rail will srop any noise when you set your crossbow or gun on it!! Just a tip

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks for watching and your great tip. Have a great season brother.

[@WRB3400]

Good choice on the fixed Blade Muzzy, I switched back after seeing issues with expandable heads.

[@vameathunter2771]

YUP! That's why I switch to my old Muzzy, thanks for watching.

[@brianlarkin2677]

Where is your Hawk Crawler!? I bought one based off of your review from it. Nice looking deer. I enjoy your videos.

[@vameathunter2771]

It's with my buddy in Montana, I left it with him after we dragged out 2 cow elks. Hopefully I'll be back soon to use it, thank you n God bless.

[@308blr2]

Thanks for your video. Last couple of days in Virginia would have been awesome for hunting. Seems I’ll be out next week in warming weather; oh well. You and I aren’t getting younger; and I hunt steeper terrain. What do you think about stashing a small tarp and paracord in the pack? We could wrap the deer in the tarp and reduce the friction as we drag? Years ago I would ford streams with deer across my shoulders. Ain’t happening again unless I start living in the weight room.

[@vameathunter2771]

I tried wrapping the deer with tarp in the past but it was more work and didn't help much and took longer. About 15 years ago I actually shoulder the deer across the small ravine and next day I had 2 ticks on me, so never again😂. God bless your hunt brother and let me know how it went.

[@HolySword312]

Hello, I have a new question that I would like to ask you. I tightened the main bolt connecting the bow head of the XP400 in winter, will it damage the components due to expansion in summer?

[@vameathunter2771]

My understanding is that we should not mess with that bolt so I would not touch it. But you should ask that to Barnett, it's above me brother😂.

[@HolySword312]

@@vameathunter2771 ok，thanks

[@MyHelay]

Congratulations!!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro n God bless.

[@selfreliantfarmer]

I shot my buck on Wednesday with the same bow AND broadhead!!!! Congrats!!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro! So what happen? did you get the deer?

[@selfreliantfarmer]

@@vameathunter2771 Yeah! It was my first 8 pointer. Not a huge rack (not that I care), but a real big body. My friend and I butchered it ourselves, finished up last night. I'm going to cut the skull plate off tomorrow and mount the antlers.

[@selfreliantfarmer]

@@vameathunter2771 By the way, I really enjoy your videos. I found your channel from searching our crossbow model and got lucky 😁👍

[@vameathunter2771]

@@selfreliantfarmer Congrats bro! sounds like a great 1st 8pt buck and a lot of meat🤤🤤🤤 and here is my video on how to make poor man's trophy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK0fXqii8ubbdk

[@vameathunter2771]

@@selfreliantfarmer Thank you so much n God bless.

[@JefF-rv7gp]

Congratulations, great job ! I know a plastic (hand/upper ext) surgeon here in Baltimore. He always turns every field dressing into a 2 day "case" (fiasco) 😆

[@vameathunter2771]

LOL! Great, and I'll have a video on how I field dress this buck. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@JefF-rv7gp]

@@vameathunter2771 Awsome, I'll be on the lookout for that next video !

[@fragrancejourney01]

Great shot and Congrats.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro! And God bless.

[@Son_of_Virginia]

Nice deer man! What is the deal with the non monetized video? Do you have a separate channel or something?

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro! Nope, KZbin will not be too happy with my next two videos (blood and organs) so I'm not going monetize it. But next 2 videos are really for hunters to share know hows which is especially helpful for new hunters. It's not about the money but the fellowship😁.

[@jasonsilva5251]

Awesome video brother keep it on 😄

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro n happy new year.

[@TheBamayaker]

Congratulations Doc! I really enjoy your real world videos! I’m your age and still drag deer. Just slower. Lol Would you recommend the Barnette crossbow ?

[@vameathunter2771]

Yes, the price reasonable and I had no issue on both of my Barnettes.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks brother and we are all getting little slower 😆😆😆

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

congratulations!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thank you and God bless your season.

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

@@vameathunter2771 thank you 😊

[@jpvernoutside3378]

Lil tip on dragging deer out that I learned a long time ago. If you’ll push his front feet up and strap them to his horns (or head on a doe) it will make the task much easier. The legs get hung and drag a lot more than you think Great video

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks for the tip bro😄, I gonna try that on my next hunt. God bless.

[@LukePighetti]

1:15 how does one use the lunar calendar to predict movement that accurately?

[@vameathunter2771]

At first I didn't believe in the lunar calendar, but now I plan morning hunt and lunar calendar and I seemed to do better. Thanks for watching bro.

[@LukePighetti]

@@vameathunter2771 Thanks for posting and replying. How can I learn how to use lunar calendar for deer? What's the technique?

[@vameathunter2771]

​@@LukePighetti You can goggle search ulnar calendar for hunting and it will show you highest game movements for each day or you download hunting app (I use Huntstand app) and it will show you all the informations hunters need including lunar calendar. Happy hunting😁

[@TheBamayaker]

Great shot Dave! What grain broadhead do you use?

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and it was 125 grain. Happy 4th.

[@TheBamayaker]

@@vameathunter2771 How’s accuracy at 40 yards?

[@vameathunter2771]

@@TheBamayaker Very accurate with field tip (mechanical broadhead) but I only tested out to 30 yards with muzzy.

[@johnbatteen9616]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks for watching and it's my pleasure.

[@matthewteeple4470]

Good hunt. I've had 2 come in behind me when I've been out the past 2 weekends didn't offer me a good shot though. They should start rutting good in the next week or so

[@vameathunter2771]

YUP! but my next 2 deer has to be antlerless😒 but I'm a meat hunter😁. Thank you for watching and God bless your season n be safe.

[@matthewteeple4470]

@@vameathunter2771 thanks

[@doctortabby]

Sweet! Glad you got him. You and my cousin and that front shoulder shot! 🙂 I do understand the logic of it, however; a little meat lost, however they tend not to go as far when hit there; minimizing the chance of not finding it.

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and thanks for sharing, God bless.😁

[@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948]

Dragging a deer is the reason I bought an ATV. I dragged one out of a holler and that broke me. 😅 Good hunt Doc!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro this one almost broke me🤣🤣. Here in Virginia we can't get anything through this jungle. Thanks for watching n God bless.

[@jonathanyates5198]

@@vameathunter2771 I know all about dragging deer in Virginia. I'm in Dickenson County

[@vameathunter2771]

@@jonathanyates5198 Hello fellow Virginian 😁

[@nikkiblack5073]

Great video

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro!

[@kenturmon3660]

Very nice. I could have sworn you missed 😂😂

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, I was so happy when I heard it crash :-). Happy new year.

[@MrBoaredman]

nice jib doc, is this at the FB base?

[@vameathunter2771]

thanks bro and God bless😁

[@guaporeturns9472]

Well done! What crossbow would you recommend for a deer hunter?

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro and yes it's great for deer hunting but I'm still little confused why it shot to my left.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@vameathunter2771 We’ve all hit where we weren’t aiming before , it happens… . I’m asking what make and model would you recommend to me ?

[@vameathunter2771]

@@guaporeturns9472 This Barnett XP400 came with cracking device and scope with impressive speed. For the money I'm very happy with it.

[@vameathunter2771]

Here is the video of xp400 when I first got it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6KbdHt5fJxqkKM

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@vameathunter2771 Thanks so much. What arrows are you shooting?

[@HolySword312]

I screwed it very, very tight, so I wonder if thermal expansion will affect the parts

[@vameathunter2771]

Ok, if you have already tighten it you really should call Barnett tech support and ask them the torque specs and properly retighten it again, I've seen my buddy's crossbow snapped.

[@HolySword312]

@@vameathunter2771 Oh my goodness, this is really unfortunate. Is your friend's crossbow arm broken?

[@HolySword312]

@@vameathunter2771 In fact, what I want to ask is the bolt that connects the crossbow body to the bow head, not the bolt on the bow arm

[@vameathunter2771]

@@HolySword312 Yes but he had it replaced last year 😁.

[@vameathunter2771]

@@HolySword312 Where the bow connects to the main body.

[@shanelofton4329]

Looks like a delicious dinner

[@vameathunter2771]

Heart and liver (especially liver) is best on 1st day. Thanks for watching n God bless your season.

[@wyovids]

Nice!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro n God bless.

[@FernandoRamirez-ig6hx]

Glad to see Asian Americans embracing gun and hunting culture!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, it's the best part of my life.

[@matthewcrosby7146]

You need a sled! That deer’s body is Iowa size!

[@vameathunter2771]

Yup! Thanks for watching bro n God bless.

[@TheJohndeere212]

Nice hunting

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro n God bless.

[@HolySword312]

The xp400 ushered in its first hunting. Now it is a qualified hunting equipment. Hahaha, but I think that aiming at the middle of the animal's body will have a high tolerance rate of lungs, which will not lead to mistakes. Of course, I think you do it because you want to shoot the central organs. Anyway, this is great. God bless you

[@vameathunter2771]

😂😂😂. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate you n God bless.

[@HolySword312]

@@vameathunter2771 💗

[@flexwish]

Invest in a deer cart

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, but deer cart is useless in Virginia woods, but I used one in Montana for elk hunting and it was great.

[@rabbitkillah5937]

Nice buck!

[@vameathunter2771]

Thanks bro, it was yummy too.