WYOMING BULL DOWN! | 4K | PUBLIC LAND ELK HUNT | GENERAL TAG | BOW & RIFLE |

This is the story of a Wyoming backcountry elk hunt on public land with a general tag. We hunted 2 different units in 9 days and spent another 3 days packing our bull off the mountain. The hunt started with archery equipment but transitioned to rifle as the gun season opened. We harvested a 326" bull that later became known to us as TIMEX!

[@GrittyGearAndPodcast]

Well done! I just finished watching this video and I gotta say, I’m impressed. You men need more views on this channel. Great storytelling. You tackled some BRUTAL country-when the rubber meets the road, few people are willing to put in the hard yards for your success. Congratulations on every level-the film, the time with family, the grind, the success, the bull-all of it. Well done.

[@heavyhunts]

Wow thanks Brian. I was driving to a family Christmas when my wife told me you commented on my film. I said no he didn’t. She said yes he did! I had to pull the truck over lol. As you can probably tell by watching the film, you have been a huge inspiration to me. Your channel is the best thing on KZbin in my opinion. I enjoy watching your films because they always show the whole experience of the hunt from beginning to end. And I love how hard you guys work. I never expected you to subscribe. Let alone be one of my first 100. Thanks for the referrals and thanks for all your hard work with everything you do. It shows in all of your content. Honestly I cant believe you even had time to watch this with how busy you guys are! The pressure is on, now that I know your a subscriber. Thanks again 🙏🏼

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Heck yeah that’s awesome that Brian commented. Deservedly so. I can tell that you take inspiration from his work. Kind of reminds of a mix between him and Jason Matzinger from Into High Country. Congratulations on such a great heavy old mature bull. You definitely earned him by staying Gritty.

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

196k views. Not bad

[@OG_Outdoorz]

@og.outdoorz What a massive bull, especially once you were holding that rack. As an og, older than your dad, it was amazing he was there to share it with you. Wyoming has been I've been a couple of times and I long to do an Elk hunt there. Maybe Brian could do a podcast with you.

[@heavyhunts]

It has been special to share so many of my hunts with my dad. We have been on some amazing adventures now and I have been lucky enough to capture some of these memories on film. I Would love it if I could have a chat with Brian some day! He has definitely been an inspiration. Maybe one day!!

[@johnblankenship8201]

One of the best do it yourself elk videos I’ve seen. Your willingness to do what a paid “professional”wouldn’t makes your accomplishment even better. Thank you for sharing Timex’s story.

[@heavyhunts]

That’s for the nice comment John. Those words mean a lot to me. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@dkend99]

By far one of my most favorite elk hunting videos I've seen! Extremely well produced, and even better dedication and perseverance! Well deserved bull. I love the family aspect as well having your brother and dad along for the ride. Congrats!!

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Dustin. Comments like this really mean a lot to me. Im honored that this ranks up there with your top elk hunting videos! Its always cool when you can share memories like this with your family. Thanks for watching.

[@barrykramer9125]

Great job on a dream bull I am glad you told your story because Time X deserved it. Because a elk that old had fought everything for his whole life. Again great job

[@dki8]

Brian Call is absolutely correct. Well done! After I watched the entire video I have to say, I'm impressed and you guys are outstanding hunters. I'm 64 and disabled after many seasons. I think my frustrations play out at times when I witness fellow sportsmen's doing it at this level of commitment. Congratulations, and please stay safe. I hope to see you next year. All the best, Chris Garland, Tacoma Wa.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Chris. I have plans to put out several more videos in 2022. I appreciate that you watched and enjoyed the film! I live in WI so elk hunting is relatively new to us. We are definitely still learning new things every year.

[@markmarsh435]

Amazing story! That is truly a trophy bull because you went to where other men feared to tred! You worked hard for him and he is a massive mature bull! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

[@BluRzFTW]

What an incredible film. There is truly no better time than spending time on the mountain with your pops.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank You! I agree. I will never forget these hunts with family!

[@kurtissapiro3089]

Really doesn’t get any better than this. Grinding it out for days on end and eventually getting a giant because the county was too rough for the outfitters. Great cinematography and story telling. Can see why Brian Call left a comment. Was truly a gritty hunt.

[@heavyhunts]

I love Brian Call's films for exactly that reason. He works hard and I feel like that usually attributes to the great stories he tells. In my mind this hunt was perfect as far as what I wanted out of it. I got to explore 2 different units, got to see some great bulls, got away from other hunting pressure and got to fill my tag as the days were winding down! Thanks for watching and leaving the comment.

[@TheSkiffguide1]

Congratulations on a heck of a bull and even more special to be able to share the experience with your dad!

[@mervjb809]

Such an awesome bull, in some of the most beautiful country in America!! So great to have shared this with your Dad! I think you may have earned that bull!!

[@heavyhunts]

Yes, I feel like we did too! Not just this year but over the last 5 years we have been grinding in the elk woods to learn as much as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@jayrobertson232]

Good job, congrats! Dad’s right “couldn’t ask for a better bull”! Beautiful Bull.👍🏻

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching Jay. I couldn’t be happier with him!

[@RockyMountainHunter2]

Well done, gentlemen! Thank you for taking the time to document and share your back country hunting adventure! Much respect to you and your father to go where outfitters will not go. Like most things in life, you cannot pay for memories earned the hard way with sweat, grit, and pain. Your attention to detail in the video is top shelf. I look forward to more content from you.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support! The memory of this hunt will not fade anytime soon. Hoping to have more content next year for sure!

[@thorstenfleck-baustian8775]

Thank you for taking us along on this epic hunt, Congratulations ✊

[@robf5136]

Great Job and story! You are so blessed to have made those memories with your family!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed

[@rumstol1364]

Another great video Adam! Congratulations on a great hunt. You, your dad, and Brian will cherish these experiences for the rest of your lives. I am already looking forward to the next video. Well done!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks David! You had me confused mr. Rum Stol. Your identity has been compromised!

[@jimloomis3044]

Thanks for sharing your adventure! I love hunting Wyoming.

[@heavyhunts]

No problem I enjoyed telling the story. Wyoming is special. Thanks for watching!

[@terrymapes2566]

Just an awesome story and an epic hunt, great job!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Terry! Glad you enjoyed the hunt!

[@billharrison150]

Awesome hunt, Awesome video, you guys ground it out and it payed off. Not many are willing to put in the work. Congratulations!!! Nothing better than to share with family!! And thanks for sharing with us.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you. It’s definitely work but its the fun kind. I have enjoyed sharing the film and appreciate all of the amazing comments.

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Congratulations! Awesome and well deserved hunt! His memory of the remarkable place that he lived in shall always remind of that special meeting.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for the comment Michael. Its a memory I won't forget that's for sure!

[@rickjohnson7223]

Fantastic video man! Love the rawness of the mountains and the film, nothing fancy, just hard work. Loved the fact that the outfitter chose not to pursue due to terrain. Hunting like this is what the outdoors are about. You vs nature and you guys won this round unlike the previous you mentioned. You’re comment in closing about doing actually what you envision is the honest truth that few will ever know. Hard work gets it done while others talk. Congrats on a great bull and hunt. Gotta give Gritty props for turning me on to your channel. I will be tuning in from now on!🤘🏻👊🏻

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Rick! The comments you guys have left are amazing. It’s amazing that people like watching this hunt as much as I enjoyed making it. Brian Call is awesome and I still can’t believe he watched my film. The fact he recommended it is icing on the cake!

[@jamesslack2917]

Thank you for sharing this great hunt and story. Inspires me in my own hunting endeavors.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for the comment James! Its awesome to hear my film is inspiring to you. Good luck on all of your future hunting endeavors!

[@adamshuntingadventures]

Stud bull and and even better story to go along with it! 7 mile pack out?! Insane!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Glad you enjoyed the story.

[@delriv5238]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to put the video together. W

[@codycomer1]

Well done! One of the best elk hunting videos I've seen in a while!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Cody that means a lot!

[@cepope]

Admiration is all I can say , It’s nice to have that kind of attitude towards your passion. As I age I get more satisfaction out of seeing others do as I used to Congrats great hunt

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks c pope. I love hunting for myself but I also get enjoy seeing others harvest animals and tell their stories. Next year my dad will have the same tag, and I will be behind the camera full time. Looking forward to that hunt just as much. Thanks for watching.

[@madhuntsadventures]

Just came across your channel and really loved the hunt, the story, and the great editing! My wife and I spent this past summer working in Gardiner, Montana and we spent a lot of time in Yellowstone and in Wyoming in general. I didn't get a chance to hunt but I can surly appreciate the effort you all put into this hunt. Great job!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Madhunts Adventures. I’m glad you enjoyed the film! I just checked out your channel and I’ll be watching some of those films as soon as the busy Christmas weekend is over lol. I’m based out of Wisconsin so I’m excited to check out your whitetail hunts.

[@Morristr6226]

Great story telling. Awesome editing. What a hunt to capture!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sethwheeler7811]

Great video! Your summary at the end is fantastic and really puts an exclamation point on the story. Keep up the awesome work.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Seth. I debated talking about the outfitter and the name they gave the bull in the video. I liked hearing about the outfitters history with the bull but I also didn’t because of the reason I stated in the film. Usually most people don’t have any history with an elk before they harvest it (At least not as a non resident). So it was part of the story and I thought it should be in the film. I’m glad you liked it!

[@jaygibb100]

The outfitters dont hunt that basin cause they dont want to work that hard. The time and dedication you put into that hunt was absolutely unbelievable and you should be forever grateful for that bull it was a beautiful mature bull and you are a rockstar for staying out on the mountain as long as you did and your dad is a legend to do the whole hunt with you. Congrats on a awesome video and an awesome hunt.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@brianshannon8336]

@@heavyhunts jaygibb100 is spot on! Your Dad is a Animal. I have been fortunate enough to hunt Wyoming myself and I have some of the best memories ever from those mountains. Im a flatlander from Iowa but I got to live out the Western Big Game hunting that as a kid I only read about in Field and Stream. The Elk of Wyoming make you earn them and only those who have been there and packed them out after being beat down know what its like. Congrats on a true trophy and well done! You fellas have no QUIT in your bloodline!

[@michaelbauman4833]

NIcely done! Thanks for sharing your story. Gritty sent me, and you now have a subscriber.

[@heavyhunts]

That’s awesome. Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@colbster528]

Great hunt, gentleman! Makes it even more special having your family there with you.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment CCS Outdoor!

[@keithadex]

Thats so perfect! Congrats what an awesome bull! Great video as well i really enjoyed your story!

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the story. We enjoyed making it!

[@jasonsanders979]

Great footage and thanks for sharing your hunt. Good job!

[@ericadank2165]

That was an amazing hunt. Glad we got to see it!

[@heavyhunts]

It couldn’t have played out any better. We got to hunt hard for 9 days and then shot the biggest bull we saw on the trip. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattessick9267]

Awesome video!! I enjoyed the scenery and seeing you hunt with your family. Well done.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Matt. Its hard to top a hunt with family!

[@ExtremeChaseTours]

Great vid guts! Great storytelling, good Nat sounds and awesome hunt…felt like I was right there with you. Really enjoyed this. Subscribed to y’all…two thumbs up!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for subscribing Extreme Chase Tours! Hoping to have more content in 2022 for the channel. Really appreciate the nice comment!

[@jimkc1608]

Well done! Reminds me of my first elk hunt DIY 3 years ago- Brutal- but rewarding.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks 👍🏼. Glad it could bring back some memories!!

[@WaPiTiChAsEr]

Bravo all the way around, making DIY Public Land Hunting look easy. Thanks for sharing your work, extremely inspirational! 🏔🥷

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate all of the kind words and support!

[@SLOWELK307]

Good job guys that’s how you get it done!! Wyoming’s high country definitely makes you work hard for your success but there’s no other place I’d rather do it in! Great video looking forward to more thanks for sharing!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Gilbert. It always seems to mean more when you really earn it!

[@kellyharding7797]

Awesome story!

[@zachariahgemmill753]

Congratulations! Beautiful bull and great job with taking us all along ! Dedication and hard work ,Definitely a inspiration to keep pushing .

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Zachariah. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@russpost2557]

Wyoming is fricken beautiful, cody , jackson , yellowstone , all of it is great.

[@rogerramjet7567]

Very nicely done. Video hunt equipment. Good job guys. 👍very nice bull!!

[@stevereagan304]

Truly enjoyed your story. Amazing hunt.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Steve. Glad you enjoyed!

[@dustinjarvis8975]

Great story. And great harvest sir. It's you're story. No one else can change that.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Dustin! Each hunt has a special story. Glad I was able to capture and share this one!

[@dustinjarvis8975]

@@heavyhunts it was for sure a great story. Appreciate you sharing it. Looking forward to more.

[@ZacGriffithcom]

That was incredible! Awesome story telling and footage. Really enjoyed it man!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks zac. Glad you enjoyed!

[@gsp2west]

Awesome hunt from start to finish. Great time with family that will never be forgotten. Looking forward to your next video !!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching. It was awesome to share this experience with my dad and brother! Hoping to have a few more films for 2022.

[@Wyoming_Wild]

Ya done good! What an adventure and you did it with a family team! Nothing more special than that. Fantastic bull!

[@thomasadank3380]

Great video. Thanks for sharing this amazing hunt.

[@chriscollier7306]

Great film, very well done, quality is excellent. Congrats on a great bull in tough country, you guys deserved it.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Chris! I’m still trying to learn a new camera and editing software and I’m glad you enjoyed the quality. I might not have a ton of content right now but my goal is to try and produce quality films over quantity posts. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@jacobbrazell8684]

What an awesome film!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Jacob. Glad you liked it!

[@chrisgreenhagen1717]

Great film! Much respect for your hard work and story telling. You guys truly earned that bull!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Chris. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@danbonikowske5870]

Congratulations on a beautiful bull and story, I can’t wait to put in for Wyoming with my 12 preference points and hope to even come close to what you have accomplished

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for the comment Dan. Good luck on your Wyoming hunt! I haven't looking into what units you can draw with 12 points in Wyoming but I'm guessing that should put you right up there in some of the top units!

[@philcarlson7396]

I, too, caught the fever of backcountry elk hunting years ago. Since then, I’ve watched hundreds of videos on the subject. This is the most captivating, well composed/edited, and informative elk hunting adventure I’ve seen since then! Well done and well deserved backcountry bull. Keep the videos coming, fellas. Subscribed!

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Phil! Your right, it’s definitely addicting. I already have a lineup of backcountry hunts planned for 2022. Thanks for subscribing. The awesome comments people have left made the extra burden of carrying around filming equipment worth it. I’m excited to share more films in 2022! Good luck with your hunts this year!

[@thomaspolkoski7865]

Awesome bull! Great video, congrats Adam!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks TJ!

[@bigblue_l5p]

Awesome vid man well put together and very informative

[@flatblackandloud6052]

Wow great video. Thanks

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you!

[@PerryLeigh-el6mm]

That's some good traveling. Nice Bull. Congratulations on TIMEXX

[@blackamericanoutdoorsmanll9179]

Great story!

[@scarcheer7211]

Great hunt! Enjoyed watching

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@Northpole47]

Great great hunt, it was such a relaxing video. The mountain scenes with clouds in the background were so amazing. No wonder hunting is not for everyone. Great job, stay safe stay blessed.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Asif. Glad you enjoyed the video. The Mountains are a beautiful place to be!

[@JKOutdoors.]

Such a great video, hope to see some more from you guys!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Jordan. You definitely will. It was a big investment for me to get started with camera, computer, editing software, etc this year. so it’s been amazing to see all the positive comments and the video getting so many views. Hoping to have much more content in 2022!

[@matteastman9373]

Great video and great bull! Thanks for sharing.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Matt, glad you liked the film.

[@Hockeydude-ci8sk]

Awesome job

[@monicawerk8077]

Wow I really enjoyed this film. Thank you .

[@heavyhunts]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Monica!

[@julieengeldinger1664]

Awesome video. I have so much admiration for how much work you guys are willing go through for a successful hunt! Beautiful scenery and animals. Thanks for sharing the experience!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching Julie!

[@scottgilbert9752]

Exellent work all around. Bruiser elk, amazing video and fantastic words of wisdom to close. Wish you nothing but the best and looking forward to the next video.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Scott! If only I had a little drone footage to go with it 😉. Next time I’ll put that drone to better use. Thanks for watching the film!

[@jeremiahnewton7103]

Great hunt!!! U guys killed it!!!! Good story behind the bull👍

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you. The filming and editing is fairly new to me. But I’m working to learn more and bring more content.

[@downstream5887]

Awesome video and what a fantastic bull...

[@jimross5717]

Great job on documenting a hunt, and a nice bull too.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Jim!

[@robertmagnstrom6088]

Very nice story & pictures!!!

[@JodyGallaway]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching Jody!

[@davecamilleri9411]

Awesome job and great story.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Dave!

[@durrelloverholt6293]

Wow !! You guys did an amazing job on this video !! One of my favorites !! Congratulations on a awesome bull !

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for the comment Durrell. Its always awesome to hear someone say this is one of their favorites!

[@pwarren1516]

Welcome to Wyoming. The wind has a mind of it's own and just does what it wants here

[@brucenate2290]

Well some great footage but you sure left us hanging. Thanks for the Dad joke looking forward to the next one. A special thanks to the sponsors RMEF, Mt Ops, Yeti, and Peaks.

[@heavyhunts]

I know 🤦🏻‍♂️ next video will have the kill shot.

[@tylerdooley4783]

This is just a great film! Best real hunting film in awhile.The units you were in are my close-to-home general areas that I hunt mule deer and elk every year. Its nice to see these areas through another hunters eyes. Great play running the ridges up there. Happy New Year and I hope you can make it back to Wyoming for a another hunt! Its a special place!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Tyler. You are lucky to have such an amazing place to call home. Happy New Year to you also. We will definitely be back. Maybe we will see you on the mountain some time! Thanks for watching.

[@kurtlawson6995]

hell yes congrats awesome bull is some BRUTAL country thanks for sharin

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Kurt. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@patrickrheaume6984]

Great story, great achievement

[@huntertpj731]

Great video and a stomper bull. Congrats! You are fortunate to have a dad that is in kick ass shape to tag along with you. I've hunted that country for the last 17 years...saying it's tough is an understatement.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Terry. Yes he stays in very good shape. He has not killed an elk yet despite about 9 trips out west with the bow. Next year we are gonna try to change that! Hope to have that content for KZbin next year!

[@cws9864]

All around great video and great story, job well done.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Bill. Glad you enjoyed!

[@corkforbrains]

I can't imagine what it must take to film an elk hunt WHILE you are hunting but, you are to be commended for this incredible video! Well done across the board! What a fine elk you've gotten here, the fact that you got it out is a testament to the type person you are! Thank you so much for making this, Happy Future Hunts!!

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you. This is the first time trying to film an elk hunt and it was defiantly challenging but also very fun to put together. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the kind words!

[@KC-7mm]

Congratulations on a beautiful bull. Hard work pays off and you did a great job of showing it

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks KC 135!

[@fjg61]

I liked everything about this hunt. ya'll earned every bit of it! 99% only dream of this type of hunt so i will call ya'll the 1% ters of elk hunters! Your videos is as professional as I have seen. Not to much filler and an honest teaching with experience! I guess the only beef one could have is no kill shot. But as good as this was it wasn't needed. Good job!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Frank. Really appreciate the kind comments. Really focusing on getting those kill shots for our 2022 hunts. Hope to have more content in 2022! Glad you enjoyed!

[@nathanbaxter4477]

That’s a damn good bull. Heavy. Nice work

[@elkmountain9053]

Wow - this video is extremely well done and very informational. The gear highlights are subtle and perfect. Will be checking back for more videos and forwarding this one around. Nice work! Thank you.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Elk Mountain! Appreciate the support and video shares. Hope To have a bunch more content in 2022. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@markhirstwood4190]

Just awesome...

[@jwsnma]

Outstanding video

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@sawyerlubke21]

Well done!!! Impressive bull and heck of a job with the video!!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Sawyer!

[@ChasingGiants23]

JUST MEGA. Watching from Australia. That was Hardcore!

[@heavyhunts]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@stanleybuck4195]

Congratulations! Great hunt. Great video.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Stanley. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@lukebutterfield576]

Awesome sorry and adventure, most of all how cool is it to have family that will go and do that with you. Congrats on an amazing bull and the memories that came with it.

[@heavyhunts]

It’s pretty awesome that we have this memory to share as a family. Thanks for watching Luke!

[@benjaminrees6560]

Sent here from Gritty Locals. You guys crushed it man! great video and story. I'm subscribed.

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Benjamin! Crazy that Brian Call watched my video! Thanks for subscribing. Looking forward to bringing more content in 2022.

[@ascensionidaho8142]

Seriously great story! One of the most well done elk hunts on KZbin. Kudos boys keep grinding.

[@heavyhunts]

Thank you Ascension Idaho!

[@Bigrob1776]

amzing video, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@karldugan1871]

Great film well put together and informative. The shot of the camera going to the spotting scope onto that bull was 👌. Thank you sharing. Keep up the good work!

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Karl! Glad you enjoyed the film. Thanks for noticing the transition!

[@krojones9270]

Awesome congratulations

[@godzonerefections]

Well told and congrats

[@heavyhunts]

Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed!

[@bryangottfredson3155]

Best season so far love new format

[@heavyhunts]

Hey Bryan, I just started this channel last summer. Are you thinking of a different channel? Thanks for the comment either way!

[@TinesntheMirror]

I just watched this hunt for the second time this year, well done all around and I really like what you said I about what separates people just thinking about doing something and getting it done, congratulations again! Thanks

[@heavyhunts]

Really enjoyed reading this comment! I know someone really enjoyed it when they tell me they have watched it more than once. I’m working on editing my Idaho spring bear hunt now. Should be ready to go sometime in July. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the comment!