When deer management gets personal

[@jamesward5352]

4 years on and still come back to watch this.. Still one of the best clips on KZbin

[@Gixer750pilot]

I wouldn't have blamed you if you had left him Roy. He was a beautiful animal .

[@antro1194]

yeah but it was old as hell.

[@bhyo3458]

@@antro1194 and probably delicious!!

[@chriscasey4525]

nor me

[@mayobushcraft]

I do not comment often. But I could feel the sadness in Roy, both in his body and voice. You made a good choice in the shot. The beast had a wonderful life and left a legacy that will go on through many more generations. Thank you for this video and the emotion I now feel.

[@colinjohnston5465]

Possibly my favourite episode of all time. Brilliant filming by David and emotional for Roy.

[@waynewendel373]

Well done, and great narrative as well. Too many people do not understand true conservation. Too many people think that chicken comes naturally in nugget shapes as well.

[@thanos9846]

Wait, they don't???

[@Wtf0069]

I used to shoot rabbits on a golf course and foxes on an estate with my .22LR to protect the pheasant shoots, many a time I was harangued for shooting the rabbits because 'they're so cute!' Believe it or not one female asked me not to shoot those that were pregnant and I was lamping!!!

[@theotheseaeagle]

@@Wtf0069 ahh yes shooting native predators to protect invasive birds. Then people wonder why grey partridges are declining in areas with lots of pheasants...

[@Kayceesoutdoorliving]

That animal lived a good long life. It was taken just after its peak as he said it was starting to degrade at that point that animal was taking resources from the deer that need it to fully grow to their peak. It was indeed the right call.

[@K2shadowfax]

That magnificent ol' buck came to say 'goodbye'...and when Roy couldn't, he turned and stopped, turned again, and waited...until he (Roy), could. The reality of life in the woods: a hard call...a tough call...a good call.

[@gerryward7]

wao! I found myself saying Roy don't he has another year in him. I thought you were thinking that for a while too. What a magnificent stag. Respect!

[@hoggy1707]

hairy 1 I was thinking the exact same

[@andrewince8824]

That was incredibly moving. You can hear how hard it was for Roy. Hard as it was, he made the right call.

[@nigelclats6970]

At last,the prince of deer,shot by the king of Calibres. I have shot hundreds of deer,in UK and now NZ with 25-06. 25-06 Must be the most under rated calibre of the modern era.

[@Luke1karl]

Fantastic bit of filming, the anticipation was thick in the air. The best option was taken and you at least got to see him before he deteriorated.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

This was a hard one... I feel the struggle in his Heart

[@justinelliott7037]

He was one of the best fallow deer I've seen in this channel.

[@ncb2734]

A magnificent majestic animal. Kudos to your knowledge Roy.

[@tonyashton453]

Bitter sweet moment indeed but you made the right choice.Deer management is not for everybody non stalkers or Joe public just don't get it.Management means just that and in my mind better to be humanely dispatched than die of starvation in a long winter or injuries from younger upcoming Bucks.Tough shot to take and I'd of understood if you didn't but you did right by the old lad.All the best.Tony

[@mattl9718]

Tony Ashton I agree with you wot you said I understand. Because I have bin with game keepers who manage a estate. But wot a amazing looking stag though

[@thebuzz2010]

Tony Ashton thank God for deer management, what would those deer do without us humans shooting them.

[@killiankeane9341]

Andrew Daly overpopulate, loose all the advantages of natural selection, pass on weaker genes causing defects, disease, and misery to the animals themselves. They would destroy farmland, forestry and in time their own habitat and food supply. They would cause car crashes by the hundreds many of them surviving to die painfully over a number of days and the list goes on. Stop producing the bandwagon for the rest of your selectively minded "animal rights" children to jump on to.

[@MrMoose-yt5fi]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@muglypunt968]

I understand the need to take him but I also understand the quarrel inside one's self. You do great work and I wish more fellow countrymen understood the need for this type of work. Your a British legend and I hope you get your dues sooner or later. Doth my cap good sir

[@lanyard2202]

What a buck. Almost mythical as he stepped out of the forest. Tough call but the right one. His genes will already have been put to good use.

[@Baileysshooting]

stunning beast Roy... nice to see someone show there animals such respect. fair play.

[@scottdore4125]

Great video your sense of humor is awesome thanks for sharing the video and best wishes from North Maine woods USA .Thanks

[@squirrelhunter1300]

Wow fallows are beautiful majestic animals

[@sundboy]

Really good watch One of your best films yet. Well done all.

[@reese_the_master8079]

I’m watching this vid four years from now

[@jamesritchie2167]

My favorite rifle is my Browning A Bolt 25-06. After my hunting buddies discovered this rifle courtesy of my advocacy they all bought one. So versatile. With 100 grain bullets it destroys foxes, not too much gun for Roe, kills Reds just fine with 120 grain Nosler partitions. The ultimate deer round. Use in USA for everything except Elk or Moose. Use Weatherby 300 Mag for those beasts with 180 grain Nosler.

[@Siritos]

What an amazing specimen.

[@charlieavent6029]

A very difficult call but I think you made the right one

[@calebchristensen900]

What a magnificent old don. I don’t think people realize how difficult it is for hunters of any level. Let alone ph’s and managers that watch them age and grow and become worthy of their own statues.

[@andrewmarlow7303]

Such a proud stag

[@loganlessard1316]

That buck knew what was coming, he really choosed to let himself get shot, exposing his left side like that, looking directly at them...

[@MsAggie78]

Oh, come ON.🙄🙄

[@satspade]

buck : you got do what you got to do.. roy : sorry old friend.. buck turn around and look back. buck : just do it. i pray we be best bro in next life. roy : good bye

[@trotterhmr17]

Its a cruel to be kind deer managment work!!! You done well roy

[@Laluna2345]

That is one extremely handsome buck

[@stevenheeps8124]

Like losing a buddy but you done the right thing fella

[@jayammons3834]

I like to think he knew it was coming. Nature isn't kind to wild things past their prime.

[@bigwesandfriends2602]

It must have been heartbreaking to take that buck. It did look like the buck volunteered himself, like he knew what had to happen. Now Roy knows how Kylo Ren feels.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

That is exactly what I thought... The way he looked... Turned his head... and at least delivered his broadside like saying "come on, old Friend, do it - it´s time..."

[@Guide504]

what a load of rubbish......Roy decided time was up....made well thought out decision.....bang....get on with it.

[@rocklobster2929]

@@Mex_the_Fox but it wasn't time tho, it was only 10

[@rosepop8195]

Ohhh fuck off you prick .it didn't present it's self to be fucking shot

[@Poped_q]

Well done... Great video

[@dentaldepot]

Tikka rifles are great. Love mine in .308

[@Guide504]

all this 'buck asked to be finished' does the whole thing a disservice. Roy made a good decision and got on with it. The only time I have seen real animal being offered up was on a fallow farm when one of the prickets had a broken foot and the rest of the group repeatedly pushed the injured animal out towards the kill box and would not let him re-enter the group.

[@philiprawson5598]

I would have left the shot ,good breeding genes ,one off the best deer I have seen for years

[@tallenbruh1021]

Clean shots

[@outlawhead]

Stunning .

[@eddiespencer1405]

There’s gonna be a Disney short about that buck

[@FalconfromRF]

Respect for prey is main difference of deer hunting from fox culling?

[@gregsimon3014]

Magnificent. What type of Stetson?

[@selros]

dam nice shot

[@MezzoForte4]

I can't be the only one crying right?

[@AldoSchmedack]

I know it's a Stetson Hat, but what is the model? That's a classy hat!

[@dougk.5501]

In the USA if you put that "silencer" on the end of your bolt action hunting rifle it will automatically become 4billion times more dangerous and immediately cause the death of 500 babies. That's the truth according to Dianne Feinstein. Otherwise good hunt and great video.

[@bhyo3458]

why havent more people liked this comment?!?!

[@johnstacy7902]

How do you even tie your own shoes?

[@dougk.5501]

@@johnstacy7902 I use laces, but I'm sure your Velcro works just fine.

[@johnstacy7902]

@@dougk.5501 it is legal to hunt with a suppressor in the US

[@dougk.5501]

@@johnstacy7902 holy genius! Bro you're kinda special!!!

[@elrondeng]

sometimes it is too easy to take the the shot. I don't know what I would have done

[@geraldswain3259]

He looked in far better condition to me than Roy !!!.

[@juliusfuglsang7602]

I feel bad for you Roy

[@deinioldavies9153]

I would love a pair oth antlers

[@scottwallace3900]

Deiniol Davies makes it hard to put a sweater on and people would stare all the time

[@Someone-ef9nn]

I wouldn’t have shot him, but I understand why you did.

[@anthonyodonnell9117]

same I would of let him go.

[@tobyjenny7622]

I was thinking shoot, it's about food not taking them out at the right time.

[@kevinwilcox4735]

Are you insane! I love deer I have a herd in my herd of pets in my house

[@rocklobster2929]

5:49 why did he shoot it

[@alanbush4192]

Because this amazing animal was sliding past his prime and it would be easy to let your heart rule your head leave him another year another winter to get bashed up by the younger stronger males coming up. in the wild once a animal starts to go backwards it can appear to be quite slow to begin with but they can start to go downhill very quickly and end up dying a very painful and degrading death. So if you feel anything for the respect that these creatures deserve then you do the right thing by them however hard it might be . Its just the same as you would do for your cat or dog when they get so old and sick that you have to take them to the vets. Its much tougher for these animals in the wild. I hope this helps you to understand

[@montemaguire4596]

There is always another one to take his PLACE jeeez

[@troywales983]

there was nothing wrong with that buck ,he was as fit as any other ,,,roy done it for the camera thats why he did not shoot it strait away like some one would have done ,

[@troywales983]

@Solar Solar is this what the deer told you then ,?

[@alanjohn9743]

Should of left him

[@alanbush4192]

I have seen people let their hearts rule their heads to the detriment of the poor animal who died a slow painful death. because they did not have the courage to do the right thing by the animal involved. I had someone in my own family who selfishly kept their dog alive for another 12 pain filled hours because they could not bear to part with him eventually getting the vet to pay the visit . but that's what caring humans do. sometimes it takes more courage to pull the trigger than not to

[@Dazlad100.]

I don’t think I would of dropped that one. I’m a pussy these days. Mid life crisis I think 🤔🤦‍♂️. HELP !!! 😇😇👌👍

[@pt7941]

wrong move champ. there were many more .

[@bryanherbage]

This program has become totally bias towards staking! what ever happened to wildfowing?

[@deanpana7576]

I would of let that Buck live to see the sun come up the next day and for the rest of his days. A betrayal of a beautiful animals trust because deep down inside the shooter new that there was a subtle connection between himself and the buck. This is something only a hunter who has spent many hours in the bush can feel and no doubt he felt it here but fired the shot anyway. Management and all that rubbish is all an excuse to feel better about a mistake. Weather the hunter admits it or not, killing that poor animal was a mistake! I apologise if I sound rude. But the shooter will understand exactly what I'm saying. Cheers.

[@jd9304]

Dean Pana oh fuck off. “A betrayal of a beautiful animals trust” go home and eat grass if you have a problem with hunting and deer management. You’re fucking clueless if you think herd management is a “mistake” herd management does more to help deer than any pansy ass comment you go around posting

[@RyanBuzzin07]

the presentation of this video was terrible