We Got a SHOT at a BIG BUCK - South Dakota Public Land Deer Hunt

[@hunterwhitehead4892]

I love you

[@TheHuntingPublic]

We love you to

[@rickstark85]

@@TheHuntingPublic *too

[@allenpomme8881]

@@rickstark85 cringe

[@thedriftlessdrifter]

Zach, your positivity after a miss is something all hunters should strive to copy. Also, I’m so glad to see bow hunting this late in the season. Makes me happy I’m not the only one still living on a prayer 😂

[@mkoic11]

I love that you guys stop the music when it's time to hunt! The hunt is so much more intense without music ... I feel like I'm right there with you, hearing the crunch of every step, straining to hear every sound, my senses on high as I soak up everything. Music is fine, but so many hunting channels and shows think they need to add drama to the kill with music, when the reality is that a person who has hunted will feel so much more locked in when it's presented the way you guys do it. Please don't ever change! :)

[@gt3idson]

@@JimRyser the moods are pretty awesome though! partial to the guitar stuff too ... thanks for the crunchy jams!!

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonlief351]

@@JimRyser Where do we find your music? Loved the funky grove at the start of this episode! Dig it!

[@jasonlief351]

@@JimRyser you don’t have an album put together or anything?

[@stevenperue1528]

@Jim Ryser you are the man. honestly every KZbin channel that uses your music you can tell. really does a great job to set the mood and makes the video sometimes.

[@lippinwithlowe6277]

Love Zach’s attitude after missing that buck🤙 Such a sweet vid!!

[@nickbanter4736]

I didn't think he ever misses this dude is a Absolute killer. His hunts in the past are unbelievable hes Fred Bear with long hair!!!!!

[@richardbritt3611]

Rysers music is the BEST!

[@roberthern3057]

That area reminds me a lot of the Eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge! Really cool terrain and to cruise around in a boat, spotting bucks, is fricken awesome! What a great encounter and sooo close Dog Ferenbaugh!!! The theme of THP’s ‘21 deer season..sooo close! But absolutely gold content as always boys! Can’t wait to watch the next one 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnniecarter3013]

Yea gotta love a guy who can stay that positive!

[@tylerdallmann6780]

Awesome job man that buck definitely spun and jumped the string too it's still the same rush almost as getting one it's still awesome

[@jeffandlisa9637]

Dude!!! How insane! I love your videos they are so clear and it feels like I’m right there watching u miss the deer😂

[@J155P]

6:34. Gotta watch that muzzle

[@leeking3184]

Love your guys videos and always look forward to watching them. Only thing I can say is that’s why those heavy arrows don’t work out here on mule deer, shots could be a lot further. Need about a 415-450 grain arrow. Just my 2 cents either way still love the video and good luck guys 🤘🏼

[@km6731]

did he shoot high or low? either way an alert deer can out jump any arrow at that distance.

[@braxtonwallace8458]

"Shoudl" lol good content guys! Keep at it!

[@dwightpickens2895]

Get them next time

[@bromma1979]

Talk about reading it! 4:55

[@patrickstewart3255]

Zack's intro sounded like one of those big leaguer's

[@thedeadlyaddictionbowhunti5764]

Still waiting for you guys to come hunt NZ public land red stags and sika stags. Flick us a message the you're ready the ruts in April.

[@whisperingoutdoors]

Oh dang.... Keep at it bub, I got faith in ya!

[@chasestokes1836]

I live in Vermont

[@michaelbushey2787]

Im from vermont too. I hunt in Kansas ,Indiana Ohio ,new york New hampshire and Vermont. I would love to have met you guys and pick your brains.

[@JH-wk9gw]

Yall should apply for north dakota any deer bow tags. ND>SD

[@stevencrow5462]

Is this the channel that shots at big bucks but always misses? Legit how it was described to me at the gun shop today 😭

[@tylerfloyd5406]

I need me a THP beanie!! When will they be back in stock?

[@covidisevent201]

Let's go Brandon, I agree that this is the Best Hunting show on KZbin. I get tired watching yall.

[@covidisevent201]

@@GT-fh2ci it's not political stop it. A reporter started this. It's just funny.

[@covidisevent201]

@@GT-fh2ci you made it political and an attack on me you pile of waste.

[@robertyoung3180]

Let's go Brandon!

[@covidisevent201]

@@GT-fh2ci your El president agrees with my statement. Now it's political. Lol just having fun. Man lighten up in life.

[@Brandon-rf2cj]

😉 let’s go

[@givemethepills8049]

Awesome hunt ... love this channel ❤

[@jeffsharp2981]

Question: Do y’all ever eat….pork?😆

[@7youngke]

Looked like he jumped the shot

[@markraposo8076]

Was Zach really pissed off at Keith look like he was pretty aggravated or was he just being Jokester that he is

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Totally kidding. I always enjoy getting to hunt with Keith. He's been my friend since we were very young.

[@markraposo8076]

@@TheHuntingPublic I figured that lol, I appreciate you guys reaching out to us fans of your show and show your read our comments as well, you guys are awesome man love the show 🤘🏼respect from Massachusetts

[@ianhansberger7038]

man... i could do without the music... i love hearing what you guys are hearing... not tunes...

[@thomasbarton8549]

Zach’s attitude is awesome. Love how the difficulty of archery hunting is finally being displayed

[@Jrjwoodsman]

Exactly!! I love watching THP with my 13 y/o son and have him see the positive attitudes and excitement from the little things. True role models of ethical hunters. Cheers!!

[@midsouthoutdoors7321]

Taking a bow into that wide open country looks nearly impossible. Good job getting so close.

[@Poppie-man-myth-legend]

It doesn't look like you shot low it looks like you shot high. Maybe he was closer than you anticipated. Or I'm way off??? But I thought I saw your arrow stick into the dirt high. Either way good job. That kind of hunting takes patience and like you said you can't rush it. To just have an opportunity in such wide open country is a success on your part. I'm in Arizona, I know what you mean by It's not rushing it and being patient. Great job nevertheless. Love your positive attitude, most people including myself would probably be brought to tears, but you show the positive side on just being blessed with the opportunity.

[@HotRodReverend]

Lol and I thought I was the only one who thought the shot went high and not low... the video surely looks like the arrow went over the top. Great stalk nonetheless. Amazing to get that close!

[@WildInKY]

Same! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@davidelin89]

Always early for Zachs new videos! Keep up the hard work and awesome content! By far the best hunting channel on the tube!

[@josephstephens3852]

Great hunt guys. I declare Zach my eyes must be deceiving me. Everytime I watched that shot it looked like it went over his back. That arrow must of dropped way down at the end to go under him. Either way glad it was a clean miss.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Maybe I saw it wrong but my memory was that it was just below him. I'm glad it was a clean miss too. It was a lot of fun and I learned from it!

[@WildInKY]

I was seeing the exact same thing! I had to play it over several times and every time it looked high. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@huckleberry460]

These guys used to put out good videos. Now they are putting out videos of nothing but talking and walking around. It's sad when it becomes a money grab instead of a good hunting video.

[@bryanfox2735]

That’s how deer hunting in California is. You don’t see any bucks deep in the woods, but you see them on standing on the side of the road on your way home! 😳

[@jimputnam7539]

It’s awesome how excited Zach gets when he gets in close to a buck!! Successful stalk, missed shot =‘s success in my book any day!!

[@rickstark85]

='s? Lol... You've got to be kidding. There's no need for an apostrophe and an "s" after an = sign. Lol

[@stevekuhns793]

Still fired up even after a miss that's why I enjoy your videos so much! It's about the journey, not the kill. Awesome!

[@suqmadiq2069]

Way to spoiler alert the video b4 I even watched it 👌

[@simeonelder6486]

@@suqmadiq2069 that’s why you watch the video first

[@garyboyette2907]

I’m not sure if I would like the open terrain type hunting.

[@brucehardy8719]

PLEASE STOP WITH THE MUSIC!!!!!!!

[@Hammerback0]

Great video as always! I agree with mkoic11, the way you guys do the editing is another level. Do you guys think you’ll do another giveaway hunt like the recent one with the gentleman from California that was able to take a nice doe (the doe that also enjoyed diving into rivers😂) ? Thanks

[@CaptRyanBender]

I love how upbeat you manage to stay, after a miss and an overall tough season, your still hyped and smiling from ear to ear

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Awesome video and great effort man, idk how many ppl wanna stalk deer in open country with a bow like that late season great work

[@michaelzimmerman7646]

Too bad ya missed Zack:( through it all you both were very good sportsmen !! Thank you for not having to cuss and swear about it! ( I probably would have been tempted,after an opportunity like that one)! As I said earlier your response was very mature and an extremely good example for all of us veiwers and especially the younger ones just entering into this sport! You guys do an amazing job!! Thanks again!!

[@TheLoweBoy]

Love the vids guys yall have inspired my hunting and have taught me so much. And I was able to get my first deer of the season last weekend.

[@adriandixon2021]

Congrats on your harvest. It’s addicting

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Congrats on your first deer!

[@myguykld]

As an Ohio bowhunter it's hard for me to comprehend how little cover and yet the number of deer it can hold. It just seems impossible 😂😂😂😂

[@beerealopenyoureyes8587]

Definitely not Michigan style hunting lol I would love to hunt out west some day

[@davetoms63]

Guys love your hunts. Due to youtube censorship I ammoving away from youtube, just can't support them any longer. Do you all have an alternate channel on an other site like rumble?

[@JimBowSlice]

Man I can honestly say this was the most humble reaction and Zach has had many great post shot reactions. Keep doing what you love.

[@timstangret2348]

Awesome content as always!! If you look at your arrow flight on the shot my guess is that you slapped your arm with the string , there was more wobble and it looked to sail a little bit bummer that was a really nice buck!

[@TheHuntingPublic]

I agree. The rest of the trip I wore an arm guard to keep the sleeve from getting in the way. I did that most of the season too when wearing a leafy suit but didn't on this hunt. Live and learn! Thanks for watching!

[@DSkillz1212]

What First Lite coat is Zach wearing please? Love the content, keep it up boys! The last couple days of Pennsylvania Archery\Flintlock over here.......

[@lukeadams9128]

Hey Zach was wondering what broadheads you were using? Really love your guys take on fixed blade / COC broadheads and the show as a whole. Was wondering also when you missed that buck if you noticed any break/chip after ? Simply asking because I feel like in my experience when typical and popular bought arrowheads go through deer or, more often for me miss into the woods they always seem to dent a lot and they never fly the same which is why I was wondering how durable those are. Appreciate the help- thanks!

[@reckoningmediaco]

Saw you guys pull out of Casey’s that morning. Dang good area you’re in 🤙🏼

[@mikecasty18]

Badass my friends. We NEED some hunting public waterfowl content. Like it’s own separate branch to double the content. More than willing to come on and help 😂 only serious if it’s an option lol

[@mattswisher6678]

Best intro line ever for a hunting show ever in history

[@jakebusch6047]

Love your guys content. But I am tired of the communists on KZbin. Have you considered posting your videos on an alternative like Rumble? It's just a matter of time before they come after you too.

[@Healthfighthunt]

Your videos are awesome and I love the progression form your early hunts. Listen to the string on the shot..when mine sound like that, it can be after I have collapsed the smallest amount, and it can go high and or right for me. I have missed a couple..haha

[@richardbritt3611]

did you hit your arm on release or need to tune your bow? BAD ARROW FISH TAIL!

[@stevenwalker9013]

It looked to me like it went right over his back, I may be wrong though

[@douglasbrown3192]

Thats what I thought too but he kept saying it was low

[@cheesemuffin4726]

@@douglasbrown3192 the deer was low

[@douglasbrown3192]

@@cheesemuffin4726 16:43 I aimed low and missed right underneath him

[@Kurtdog63]

Looks like he moved either from the sound of the bow or the approaching arrow before the arrow ever arrived, which can be the case in longer shots. There is really no way to know if, or how, a deer is going to react when the bow goes off. I have had them stand there like statues, as the arrow went thru them, and others have dropped/rolled away at the sound of the bow, even at close range. Good misses are better than bad hits.

[@hankuhrig765]

that was an ok buck. I can't wait until you really run into a monster. the way you guys hunt it will happen. hope it's epic

[@mrangel9986]

I know the feeling but to be honest….that bow is way to loud at let off……sorry about that but it happens

[@harvestpnw3511]

That Deer Matrix'd that arrow. Great stuff.

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Beautiful country! Nice stalk dudes, great buck.

[@dustinrushing346]

Guys, what brand is the boat y’all are using in this video

[@jayryker8261]

Great video, thank you for sharing!💯

[@alejan7905]

Eso no es dia de caceria es una excursion lastima de video axion nada

[@hudsh4023]

I’m gonna have to watch this video over & over to remind myself it’s not the end of the world when I miss one. Great hunt, Zach!

[@kyleramynke2710]

Should be fishing for eyes while on the Missouri!

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

My eyes are still thawing I just had my best late season hunt not one shot 3 little bucks at 20 cool footage can't wait for this one!!

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

Keith did a fantastic job filming give that man a job!!! Way to shake it off thats way better then getting pissed off!!! There's more hunts more deer no sense in crying I always say I just taught that deer or turkey a lesson when I miss lol jeep grinding!!!!

[@josephkelly3184]

Been watching you guys forever , love every video . It would be nice if the title of the video did not give away what happens in the video .

[@WildInKY]

Agreed

[@Shane_derby541]

I love the excitement and enthusiasm even after missing a buck an just being pumped for the experience and chance at a buck yall are awesome

[@genedickinson9428]

I love watching y’all. I ain’t able to hunt any more ,but watching y’all. Be safe out there. May God bless y’all, and keep you safe! !!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Great video guys,the smile on Zacks face after missing was priceless

[@nicholasnorthrup5384]

If I could I’d watch Zack hunt everyday!

[@lindsay9203]

I need help!!!!!! Hanging a deer for 7 days. Hide on or Hide off?????? Please help

[@Iowalefty]

If you can hang it in a clean environment, then get the skin off as soon as you can.

[@scottd41069]

LOL, when does a Button Buck have antlers? Love it anyway. Keep on doing this. I have been a critic of only one video in the past so that says a lot about what you are doing. Love the content most of the time. Do you and the channel will always rock!

[@seanywonton]

Good on ya for not giving up. I had a similar situation recently on a doe and I was really worried about coyotes eating her alive, or just her slowly bleeding to death on a frigid night. It was weird but I felt more connected to that deer in that final moment, when I found her, than any other kill. I think in her deer-y way, she forgave me. I still feel it though...

[@all-aroundartisan5912]

Hello THP crew. I’ve been obsessed with your videos as of late and loving every minute of it. I’ve recently come into possession of an older recurve bow and I’m in the process of getting it tuned up for next deer season. I have to recommend to you, if you’ve never looked into it, you really need to look into Southern Illinois for some content. We have a very high deer population, a lot of terrain variety, and a reputation for some really big bucks. Keep up the good work and hopefully we’ll see you here in Little Egypt.

[@kennethmarion9]

Can't get them all but dang what a disappointment. Still the best content on KZbin as far as my opinion goes watching Zack crawl into these deer.

[@ScottWConvid19]

It's not called Killin, it's huntin. I purposely aim low when they're looking at me or they're alarmed but they don't always drop. My son is new to hunting and in highly pressure public (late season) he had a deer come in hot at 7 yards full draw, he stopped it and it looked right at him and he didn't think to shoot low and it dropped at the release giving him a high hit. The arrow passed through with meat and hair on the arrow and tiny bubbles on the fletching. Looked like maybe one lung and almost no blood to track. We waited for 4 hours to start tracking and tracked it for over an hour until the blood trail was gone. You never know what the deer will do, but they almost always move at the sound of the string. That learning curve can be a butt kicker, but the memories are cherished and they hone the skills. It does seem that that curve takes on a paradox, but it's called hunting. Hunting public makes private land seem like a guided hunt on a deer farm, sometimes. 😂

[@christianweister1651]

I love y’alls videos id love to hunt in public land, but here where im at in West Virginia are public land is destroyed and the deer hunting isn’t very good. But I’ve always wondered, I know yall use bear bows and i have for a very long time until i shot some bigger brand bows. Just a random question but I’ve always wondered why do yall use bear bows? Im suprised y’all don’t use bows like bowtech, PSE, hoyt, Matthews, etc.. im just wondering why do yall use bear bows?

[@mitchellelmer3237]

If I recall correctly, when you were in the desert hunting you had wished you had been faster and more aggressive on your stalks because the deer often moved before you got to them. In this video and the last you are talking about how time doesn't matter when you are stalking a deer. Then later in this video you mentioned that you knew you wouldn't have much time to make the stalk work. 😄

[@jeremycatarino9403]

What hydration pack are you rocking?! I love how it looks. As always great content!

[@casybird6670]

Exactly why I love this channel you guys show the true struggle of bow hunting and the actual excitement of just launching an arrow missing or not great video guys

[@TheNormalOutdoors]

Glad to see Zach back in the action! Hope he gets his redemption. He takes a miss better than anyone I’ve ever seen!

[@feetdown5994]

Omg less than 5 sec in and I’m already cracking up…”let us participate in the act of hunting”

[@jimbro650]

Awesome Hunt 👍 love you guys dedication. 🇺🇸GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🗽💪

[@Killada3pt]

Was that a river or lake?

[@IanSmith2002]

I have never seen such a quick smile and high five after a miss…man! Y’all are more positive than I ever will be, especially in those circumstances. I tip my cap to you

[@russellwatters5891]

What's that old saying, better to have loved and lost than to not have loved at all? I guess getting a shot at a buck and missing is better than not having a shot at all. Philosophical I know, but sums up my season pretty well too. Lol Love ya'll ❤

[@kenboody5616]

Hey man been watching you guys for a few years now, with everything I learned from all of you I was able to take my first deer and it was a nice buck. Thanks for everything you do.

[@jthorpe454]

The best thing about a cold boat ride to your stand or spot is that when you slow down and stop, it doesn’t even feel cold anymore.

[@calebholmes1575]

What I got to do to go hunt elk this upcoming season ?

[@calebholmes1575]

Could you guys make a little video tutorial some time on how you get tags?

[@billyray8062]

Nice buck Zach,at least you missed him clean. Hope y`all get on some in next couple days,beautiful country.

[@countryboiz3509]

Nice vid guys

[@jeffharper9292]

As always love the content. I still wish you guys would wear some PFDs out in those boats. Most people who drown never intend to get into the water......

[@steveschisler7553]

I’m so glad to see you wearing your PFD! Thanks so much! Great hunt!

[@johnsurgeon4682]

Is that an island

[@ddbronco1873]

No way!

[@alancall5113]

Get that Gilly suit on Get on the ground and slither like a reptile lol Love the videos great content Beautiful sunsets