3 Day Catch and Cook in Mountains with Homemade Bow

[@XanderBudnick]

Hope that fish eating scene wasn't to gross for y'all The air was dry and I didn't realize I had a nose bleed at the time, left it all in there because I thought it was still a fun part of the video regardless :p

[@Jane_Friday]

It was perfect as it was.

[@sandrastewart7422]

Well hell boy's you just brought back a 50yr old memory of my mum and aunties,they would gross us kids out by sucking out the eye balls at the end of the meal. It grosed me out just as much fifty year's on. But thanks for a great watch,thougherly enjoyed it.👋😁

[@Mobb_-gm9tr]

I thought the fish eye exploded at first! LOL good stuff man.

[@kevenetcobanez4380]

I thought it was the blood of that fish bro lol

[@larryhutchinson4271]

@@kevenetcobanez4380 Me too, glad he eplained it because I thought they were eating undercooked fish, not too gross either way

[@ShaolinZX]

I love how you guys discuss the death of the grouse afterwards. As a hunterin Germany we have a thing called "Waidgerechtigkeit", which could be translated with "hunting gaim fairness". Its like a unwritten moral guideline for hunters, which is partly described in laws, but mostly defined by the heart and the honorability of the hunter himself. For example: It means to make sure the gaim has a fast and mostly painless death, ideally by one shot or stab to the right part of the body. It also means giving the dead creature the "last bite", which could be a little branch of a tree the gaim ate last before its death. The "last bite" is placed to make sure that the soul of the creature is able to make its way to its next destination and so on. So what you guys are doing, the way the death of the creature moves you emotionally and how you feel the urge to discuss it and not go on like nothing happend is a very respectful and "waidgerechter" way to hunt. Great respect from Germany and "Waidmannsheil" (which means "good look" for hunters)!

[@anubispup4760]

That's a very Native American outlook on things, and I heavily respect that there are others who follow the same concepts in hunting and the like.

[@wren7195]

@@anubispup4760 Indeed. I'm Scotch-Irish descent, my kin landed in North Carolina back in the 1760s. Of course being drawn to the mountains (which I learned just recently are actually part of the same VERY ancient coastal ranges, Appalachia and Scotland close to 2 billion years ago), many of the Scotch Irish that penetrated deeply into the Iroquois Cherokee regions found familiarity with what the Gael called the gralloch prayer, or the "gutting thanks" to the little brother giving his body to us and his spirit waking from the dream. This familiar tradition impressed both parties upon each other in many instances, and much of the deeper mountain villages were joint European/Cherokee inhabitations. Many of these HIghlanders, although formally Christian, held true to much of the old natural ways when they fled from the fallout of the Jacobite Rebellions. Not ironic at all that many of my ancestors were also German, who pushed often alongside French trappers and other "mountain men" through the Cumberland Plateau, carrying Shaolin's Germanic woodsman ideals as well. Indeed, the Cherokee were isolated regionally from much of the early strife of the French/Indian wars leading up to the Revolutionary war, and MUCH of Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina and the lower Virginias are populated of descendants of Germanic, Scotch-Irish, and Cherokee mountainfolk. I *HIGHLY* recommend two books by Horace Kephart, "Our Southern Highlanders," and "Camping and Woodcraft," the former being a treatise on the kinds of folk who were still in the hills living versions of the traditions that came over the waters, the latter being one of if not the best 1900s era bushcraft study books available. Both are circa 1907/1911. It is very important that we continue to protect these ideals, for they stem directly from the more spiritual from all of our ancestors: peoples who, while perhaps most close to the sharp edge of life and death, carried with them universally these principles taught to them by their forefathers and the natural world itself. Respect, gratitude. The more divorced we become from our foundations, taught to us everywhere we look by every culture in history as it is a universal truth from High, the more we falter and become very small, diminished people who see no light in their day, and night holds no shadow dark as their despair and confusion. A great pleasure to read your two comments, I wish you both the very best.

[@andreasmitter1151]

waidmannsheil!!

[@shoaibsiddiq3507]

Are you even Christian?

[@imayaswellbegod6773]

I’ve only ever hunted in Ukraine and the UK. Although our moral outlook is quite similar, I think I’ll adopt the “last bite” when I’m back into it.

[@mashfy6314]

We viewers can never thank enough these kind of KZbinrs for delivering us this much original, authentic content literally for free. Xander deserves couple of millions subs more.

[@St.Raptor]

FACTS

[@msiraj9319]

yeah he does

[@mrwes100]

I truly believe he's short on subs because he burns all his food! LOL

[@Fabiannan_]

Haha favorite comment of all time 💙

[@zes3813]

wrggg

[@benbeauchamp16]

Loved the concern on that 2nd grouse man. Everything was done right, just the way she goes sometimes. Clay spoke nothing but facts in the way nature works... something is out there feeding their young with a grouse dinner! A display of true character from both of you guys. Beauty scenery too holy sh*t!

[@XanderBudnick]

Hey man, thank you. I've lost fish before too not a good feeling :p

[@Adam_okaay]

@@XanderBudnick I know the feeling but at the end of the day something is gonna eat it. Predators and scavengers can smell it from miles off. Something is gonna live another day because of that kill.

[@silentm999]

Its a bummer, but thats a good way to think about it. At worst, a ton of insects got fed that day.

[@victorterheege5462]

Although i agree with you completely, a retrieving dog might help out a bunch when hunting for bird. Like not essential by any means, but would certainly help in aloooooooot of cases.

[@nigel_decontie]

Yup, as humans we are good at rationalizing things. Like why it's ok to cause animals slow, brutal deaths for our own enjoyment :D

[@garybolton5852]

13:08 - 14:47 wisdom through experience and down to earth. This was a refreshing video, thank you guys. Super cool seeing a bow made from scratch!

[@kd5nrh]

Not an easy wood to work, but the results can be amazing.

[@doylu]

the fact he was disappointed over the wasted life of the grouse speaks levels of his character

[@HairyButWhole]

It was a bad shot but some fox got a free meal

[@MrFreeGman]

Your last collab video with Clay inspired me to take up traditional archery, and eventually lead me to getting my hunting license. I still haven't actually had a successful hunt yet, given that I have no mentors, especially not as knowledgeable as Clay, but it will happen eventually. Thanks for the amazing and inspiring content. You're having a real impact on people's lives.

[@Jane_Friday]

Congrats.

[@XanderBudnick]

That's amazing my man! I have also yet to have a successful hunt. I think it'll definitely come with time. Clay himself is self-taught

[@clayhayeshunter]

Stick with it! I didn’t grow up in a hunting family either. I just spent as much time as I could in the woods and still do today 😉

[@lentilgirl158]

if that's what it takes to make you feel like a real man, then I can only express my profound sympathy for your deficiencies....

[@shadowa1ien473]

Im a similar spot, i hope to start with rabbit hunting soon either with a bow or pellet gun (upgraded to a .22lr once i obtain my license) or both. Then move on to bigger game when i feel i am ready

[@glenn309]

The humility you show when hunting the animal really shows the good person you are. You hunt to eat and you don't want to hurt anything, so to loose the bird and also have it injured sucks, but you can see it in your face that you understand that.

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you

[@magiclepricorn]

This is an incredible video Xander, the pacing, the drone shots and the care taken in the highs and lows of your journey were all perfect. I also really loved that you allowed us to see the process of making the bow too, really shows how the trip begins way before even leaving the house. It would be great to see more of this prep work side, like if Patches needed repairs or your sled setup needed work for winter, take us with you as you work. Anyways, beautiful video, huge thank you from the UK.

[@XanderBudnick]

good to know - ill keep that in mind

[@stitchgames6606]

Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine kzbin.infoUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

[@adsones]

Your best video to date, man. So nice to see the prep work, the highs and lows. Just like real life. The scenery is outstanding. Nothing in life like true comradeire. Thanks for the inspiring content!

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks man

[@RandallW20]

DUDE!!!! This is awesome! I’m so happy to see you teaming up with Clay and hunting. That bow you made is slick and you’ve got great skill. This has been a great piece to watch.

[@diandrakhara]

I love the autumn colors 😍 it's so nice to see this Idaho trip, finally! Totally enjoyed that Xander😊

[@markusmeldre]

Idaho looks absolutely gorgeous. As someone that lives in a boring lowland country, seeing mountains makes me sooo jealous.

[@ltlgaming2669]

Just watched this with my kids, son (7) and daughter (5), and they enjoyed every minute. The sheer disappointment in your eyes after the grouse made my son tear up. Then you gave us a smile and he said "Love it when Xander smiles"... Thanks for being such a good teacher for me and my kids. - From Simon, Maya and Shyna.

[@brianchantler2959]

PLEASE do more trad bow stuff!!! Maybe a canoe, deep woods tradbow hunt. That would be epic! Awesome looking bow man amd super jealous you're hanging out with Clay

[@daneosier9089]

I absolutely love our mountains here in Idaho. I’ve fished, hunted, hiked, and camped all over this state. I am never disappointed no matter where we go, the beauty is incredible. I spent two weeks near where you and Clay were one time, loved it all. Idaho born and raised, I consider the entire state my backyard. I’m so glad you had the opportunity to come out and enjoy it.

[@CodyHicks28]

Had a camping trip once there in East Idaho just outside of West Yellowstone back in 2017. It's gorgeous! Best trip of my life

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Xander don't feel bad or ashamed, if hunting was easy everyone could do it. That was a fine shot. Got him right in the back quarter. It's always harder to find small game compared to large game once you down it. Thanks for sharing another fantastic outdoors adventure.

[@Lilianjade]

Your content is so special . I’ve watched content from a lot of creators producing similar outdoors content but your’s stand out because of your personality and wit mainly , added to which is your editing skills and all of that other stuff . Hope you never compromise on your quality and please don’t ever change . If you do change , here’s wishing you greater Xander ! A fan from Asia ❤

[@danbrown6032]

I'm so happy to have stumbled across these videos. You capture the beauty and wonder of the outdoors so vividly. I hope when my son is older we can enjoy the same excursions and adventures you have with your (non-familial) brothers.

[@un9250]

Recently stumbled upon your channel, and I really like how you edit and how you do narration of your journey.

[@TheTaydak]

when i started reading your comment for a second i thought you were going to say kill lol

[@pc69420]

I really enjoyd the "no music" start to end, only the nature. Very immersive. Awesome video man!

[@3_3-i9e]

Thanks from Germany 😌 We Need More of this Videos!

[@KettleCamping]

We totally agree! Thanks from Canada 👍

[@star08094]

I clicked on this video because it was in my suggested and it really reminded me of something Clay would post, from the title. Big fan of Clay's, but my first time here. I'm 8 seconds in and am extremely excited to watch this video for obvious reasons. This is great!

[@gorsch777]

2 of my Favorite KZbinrs teamed up! Always enjoy your videos. They keep me inspired to go out and do the same sort of thing.

[@Fithvial]

Watching this from the tropics, I would love to have a wilderness like that, watching you guys is so damn wholesome. Greetings from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[@angeleeshaw]

The carpentry was actually really satisfying to watch 🏹 cool video Xander!

[@BBRWild]

This bow is so cool, when I was a kid I always made bows however I could do

[@madamecampsalot6384]

What an amazing opportunity! Your videography shines, as usual. The bow you made, impressive. How beautiful!

[@GCSimons]

Wow that was some beautiful country! That looked fun!

[@Kektamusprime]

wow what a lake, awesome vid mate reminding me to go out into the wilderness again

[@kevinbabcock5106]

What an incredible skill and dedication to building a bow like that. Very inspiring. Thank you

[@outdoorztime2923]

Nice job, guys. Man, you just have to appreciate the beauty of Idaho!

[@tracycannaday1406]

Fun times from Idaho glad you enjoyed our state.

[@metalmohawkmadness]

Awesome video Xander. Incredible to get to see you carve your own bow from the block of wood, really enjoyed that. I really appreciate both yours and Clay's approach to hunting/wilderness survival. Showing us the near misses, lessons learned and the conversations that happen after make for a far more interesting, real and grounded video then if we had just seen those moments where everything goes right. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@patrickcasella]

I've watched so many of your camping videos, but didn't know you could do stuff like this. Love to see the craftsmanship. You're a great filmmaker too!

[@Nate2.4]

Love this. A different take with that bow making and Clay being an absolute blast 🙌 Is that a nose bleed? 26:27

[@XanderBudnick]

yah i had a nosebleed lol

[@grantsaunders]

What an incredible experience; the views, the wildlife, the company and the bow is a work of art! Just beautiful. Congrats

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

I can't explain how excited I was to see you went down to hang with Clay for a few days. I loved this video so much. First fly fishing, now you're a bowyer. Way to go, man.

[@maccallums506ventures]

the mountains the lake , making your own bow this video was well done and is one of my favs! the scenery of the area you were at is incredible and breath taking

[@appymoestwh582]

Love your content Xander. Please do a podcast also! About survival and wilderness, that’ll be great

[@XanderBudnick]

fun idea

[@appymoestwh582]

@@XanderBudnick yessir!! You are ours favorite buschraft/outdoor youtubers that combines interesting and funny narrative in every single video and making it soo enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work sir, and be safe. Much love

[@vineyardsky]

That was all real and a treat to see all the work that goes into bow making, a real art. I find all your videos to be so enjoyable, even the eyeball part! As a creative person myself, I found this one really special.

[@matsu242]

as an Australian fan of your channel, im always wondering how you feel about being alone in the wilderness where there are bears about. we dont have any predators like that here so it seems so alien to me. (yes we have snakes and spiders but they won’t actively go for you, and crocodiles, well you theyre up north and you stay away from the waters edge) but bears….to me theyre terrifying. what do you do to protect yourself? have you ever had an scary encounters? do you worry about it?

[@earthangel8730]

Bears have a lot more to fear from HUMANS than we do of them. You have much more risks and dangers from humans in a city environment than ANYTHING you will encounter in the wilderness.

[@clearlyepic9958]

Pretty sure EVERYTHING in Australia wants to kill you!😉 Cheers from Midwest USA👋🏻

[@krenbenz6991]

Maybe I'm a stupid American but isn't everything deadly in Australia? 🤣 maybe we're more scared of Aussie creatures and you're more scared of ours simply out of unfamiliarity haha. Well, have a wonderful day!

[@sharpfactory3705]

Im from germany and when i think of australia i imagen anything there is Deadly snakes spiders even Rock fish im more wiling to fight a bear than the Animals you have there i mean you think about nothing and a spider who you didnt even see kills you

[@skmarrama]

Xander explained once that unless bears are used to humans, eating from dumpsters and so forth, they will stay away. You will often see Xander hang his food bag from a tree. We did this in Alaska too when out in the back country.

[@Stringtherapyoutdoors]

The way you felt is perfect. It shows you’re out there for the right reasons and losing a animal will make you a better hunter. Sometimes it’s hunter error other times it’s factors out of our control.

[@nirvana613]

I've been shooting a compound bow for almost a year now and man I've gotta say you're pretty stellar with that wooden barebow. The shots were very good but sometimes things like this happen. I'm looking forward to seeing more hunting/camping trips from you and seeing more from Clay. Awesome video as always, you never fail to make me feel like I'm right there in the woods with you !

[@DiabeticDawg]

Looked so cozy while crafting that bow

[@marcinspace]

Great job on the build, so much more of a bow when you build one yourself

[@ccj7942]

You are the most humble and generous Xander. Also thanks for another great video!

[@raddishtt]

Loved this upload, very fun watch. I’ve always wanted to go to Idaho - one of those places you hear is beautiful, but never get a chance to go yourself. Thank you for bringing us on this trip. I would love to see more videos like this in the future!

[@filippyknow]

Stop obsessing with him i know who you are

[@raddishtt]

@@filippyknow I’m gay af for xaddy

[@filippyknow]

@@raddishtt we all are! Xander's Daddy bring it on!!! 🥵🥵🥵

[@Mondhase2000]

Gosh this landscape is just amazing 😍😍thx for this great shots😍😍😘🤗and cooking fish over a fire is definitely the best way to make it. This looked so yummy, I want a bite too😁😋😋

[@Niksunzzz]

Ha! So glad to see you and Clay both together! Wish you both all the best and keep being awesome! :)))

[@stevewales-uk]

Really enjoy that guys thank you

[@ChrisTripp-zk1gp]

The cinematography on this video was gorgeous. Fantastic job!!!!

[@kenmasko1668]

A perfect balance of technical how to following through with a demonstration and entertaining trek in the woods, hunting and fishing. As always I have to say, it was a well done outdoor sporting communication.

[@MySelfReliance]

Awesome video

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you :)

[@JWKDESIGN]

Nice work! Also, that is some DANG beautiful country...

[@Adam_okaay]

Have you made bows before you look like you know what you're doing

[@josephblackhall]

Loved this video Xander. Really nice to see you in a more mountainous environment, and the woodwork was really relaxing.

[@Michel-tz3kt]

How can I give two thumbs up? Greetings from Germany!

[@kienjavier5567]

Beautiful forest mountain 🏞️⛰️😍 Nice shot 🏹🎯

[@gutelaune4940]

7vswild

[@journeyman7189]

Awesome video Xander. Clay is the man! To learn first hand in person from him would be incredible. True words about the realities of nature and hunting as well. Nate

[@annomotion]

You put a living creature through immense suffering for your own pleasure, you should feel bad. It's not just "the way it is." If you left things the way they are you would have stayed out of another creatures home. What your buddy is teaching you is called cognitive dissonance, a tool often used by men who want to convince themselves that larping as a barbaric hunter for sport is somehow necessary in some way.

[@actualamateur149]

You're a fool if you think his goal was "pleasure." You should be ashamed to think this way.

[@muhammadabubakar4079]

Discovered clay from this video and now in love with both the channels

[@scor4044]

Clay sounds so chill, loved watching him on the trail

[@owengarver]

He won like half a mil on this Netflix survival show called alone if you wanna watch him more

[@XanderFischer]

As a fellow Xander who just started shooting traditional again I thought this was awesome!

[@Distrocate]

This is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time! Soo good

[@capekilla2298]

Absolutely stunning country, Idaho the hidden gem. Wonderful work Xander.

[@martinschulz1524]

Thanks a lot for letting me take part in your experience. What a wonderful landscape and - bless you!- no background music.

[@kimprocarione5473]

Well there was some uncut reality content! Awesome! You just had one of those days. Thanks for being real about it! And beautiful jos on those bows, both of you!

[@choiceblade]

the reality of feeding myself on the flight of an arrow...is humbling, and driven home by the honesty of this content. Thanks.

[@jamiefagan9129]

First video of yours' i've seen, and its my new favorite channel!🙂👌🏻

[@OutdoorsAdventures69]

His friend is very wise and obviously a real hunter. Birds let alone bigger animals can gon incredible distances mortality wounded not much you can do after you do your best to find them

[@user-zo5zm5zl8j]

Much respect from thé mountains of Greece Brother, never Back down keep up thé good work and show thé People what men are made of

[@capturingthewilde70]

This might be my favourite video yet! Such an awesome place, guided by a top man! Cheers for setting this up Xander!!

[@litidousxox8468]

You guys are true hunters, I'm loving it, keep it coming....

[@corbinadams1600]

Two of my fav KZbin's in same vid !

[@jimdoyle8224]

Really nice vid boys, Cheers from Straya. going to check out Clay's stuff now. well done.

[@junheo5236]

Dude, this might be my favourite KZbin video ever it’s legit so perfect

[@cooltool.nem.n.nem.]

I love the use of the ducks as a transition between each day. Very cool.

[@RambinoYT]

This was awesome, glad i found this channel :D gonna be binge watching alot of your vids now

[@saiyanbrat5174]

Very relaxing ❤ thank you Xander so much. Having a bad pain day so binge watching your videos today for comfort

[@OgoBogoBongoGuy]

Jeez man, the amount of effort you put in to the cinematography makes all of your videos such a joy to watch👍. Keep up the good work bro

[@jada4334]

I am so glad you met him. I watch his channel...such a wealth of information just amazing people 💓

[@patsadler1610]

Great video really enjoyed the views that's beautiful country

[@Dexttar]

I love your videos, its super calming to watch and so natural. A hidden gem on youtube!!

[@AtticaSalt]

Pops up on homepage. Had no idea you were on KZbin, Man. Good stuff.

[@XanderBudnick]

Hey brother good to see yah :p

[@AtticaSalt]

@@XanderBudnick Right back at ya, Mate. Keep goin’! Cheers 🥂

[@douggibson9084]

So cool video Xander, Clay is definitely a Mountain Man. Great video 👍👍.

[@TeesonPeethon]

I'm coming back to this video after 6 months to watch it again. This video is amazing. One of the best Ive seen. Simple and captivating with amazing camera work and editing. Honestly one of the best

[@cosmichef75]

You kept it real and showed the ups and downs.

[@Quietluxury83]

a beautiful photo frame at 18:30 seconds. I love the content.

[@gergoszabo9252]

Apart from hunting it is one of the most beautiful places you have shown to us

[@robertb880]

I love my Osage long bow.. My nephew makes bows in Texas and he made mine for my 62'nd Birthday! I'm having my 5 th back surgery in a few week and once I'm better I plant to hunt with it. Good work young man.🙏

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

bloody good episode mate, just found your channel. Its mean as

[@kevinb314]

The making of that bow is the only ASMR I've ever enjoyed. Could just listen to that while doing chores

[@ronland1821]

Glad you enjoyed Idaho. Wow what a great opportunity to get to spend time with the Hayes family. You are very lucky. Thanks for sharing.

[@TantersD3]

That bow is awesome! Fantastic to see it being carved into a work of art. Great trip and really enjoyed your work as usual 👌

[@trippinoutdoors]

This whole video, I was sitting here going "thats idaho. It looks very Idaho. It _could_ be Washington, especially with those doug firs, but I gotta stick with idaho." So when you said "when in Idaho" I verbally celebrated out loud. Man I love how reliable I am at knowing quickly if not immediately when something is Idaho, Oregon, Washington or BC! Most say they're too similar or the same to truly tell apart, but damn it have I been able yo prove that false 100% of the time! Similar, but not enough to misidentify! You do not know how deeply satisfying, gratifying and fulfilling that is for me. Man I'm running on a high right now from it! 😂 I'm a Oregonian, and I've only been to Washington and Reno, Nevada in my life so far. But I've always been determined to make it to Idaho to visit and explore a lot, just as much BC, Montana and Alaska. Each of us in the Northwest are too unique and special in own ways landscape wise not to!

[@Z-Wess]

Loved this video, especially the beginning where you showed us the bow making process! Would love to see more like this!

[@XanderBudnick]

Checkout clays channel he has tons of these videos

[@Sterlthepearl6960]

This is so cool man! Been shooting compounds and crossbows since I was a kid and always wanted to build my own longbow!..haven’t watched yet but this is going to be epic! Thank you Xander..keep up the great work! 💪🏼