I’ve been a cop for 12 years. A long 12 years I can tell ya. I got off the road and became a school resource officer last November. It just got to be too much in today’s world. Folks just don’t know what cops see, seeing the underbelly of society. It’s a dark and lonely place. I’ve never been happier in my life than I am now at the school. I appreciate your message at the end buddy. Cops are convicted by the media and democrats before they even get a trial these days. It’s a sad world we’re living in.
Two years ago everyone was wanting a SRO in every school. Now that want to take them out. It takes a special officer to be a good SRO. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service, My family & I truly appreciate & understand what you all face daily. Esp in this day & age, it's a true disgrace the things that are happening. The evil one will never thwart the will of God, But God will ALWAYS thwart the will of the evil one! Just gotta have Faith my friend! God Bless!
Thanks brother for your service and God bless you and your family. It just peees me off at the idiots that we have in this country that want to destroy it. Good luck 🍀
The sign of hunters that you are seeing way off the beaten path is a confirmation that you and the @thehuntingpublic are reaching hunters and teaching us better hunting tactics! Keep up the good work!
I just had a great hunting experience with a cop recently! Our season in PA opened October 3rd. I was hunting an overlooked ridge 60 yards off the road this past Wednesday the 7th. I made a gut shot on a nice buck; backed out and gave it time. Came back, and saw a cop car with lights on pulled off the side of the road and then I look and see the tines of my buck laying there! He tried to cross the road to a small stream to get to water but didn’t make it. I rolled down the window and told the cop I just came here to track that buck. He said “I just wanted to make sure nobody took this buck; I saw the broadhead mark, and knew it was shot with a bow” I thanked him and he told me it was a nice buck and congratulated me on my harvest before he left and let me begin the work of gutting it and loading it into my truck.
I killed a heluva buck Oct 13 last year in public sitting on the ground. I snuck as close as I could to his bedroom with my wind just missing him. He walked by at 6:15 18 yards away. I don't think I would have had the confidence to set up that close without your guidance....thanks buddy.
Thanks for the support, Dan. I’ve been in law enforcement for close to 9 years now. Before this gig I served in the Marine Corps Infantry. It’s crazy how much has changed in such a short period of time. Thanks again for being a voice of support.
Mr. Infalt, Thank you for your support of police and those who walk the thin blue line. As a law enforcement officer from VA it is encouraging and greatly appreciated that people with a loud public voice express your support for who we are and what we do! Thank you for all the great content and I look forward to seeing more awesome videos from you and the rest of the beast crew!
Dan, I'm a LEO and I love and appreciate your support.....thanks for the shout out!!! Love the show, keep up the good work and you've got a big fan in Tennessee.
As a cop of 24 years and a long time follower of the Beast I want to thank you not just for all I have learned from you, but for your support. Times are very tough right now for us and every kind word makes it just a bit easier to put on my vest and go out there as much as I have days that I just want to give up. I hope some day I can met you and shake your hand. Good luck this season. I can't wait to see a video of you getting your 2020 buck!
Dan. Been a LEO for 18 years. Thanks for the support. Also thanks for all the videos and info on the website. For a busy guy like me you have changed how I hunt for the better. No more sitting in iffy spots. It’s all bedding all the time.
The 5 second rule: Spend 100 hours scouting, 50 hours hunting your hunches and in 5 seconds, somewhere during the season, you see, qualify and kill the animal that’s worth waiting for. When the second guessing start, remind yourself of the 5 second rule. You just never know when it’ll drop in your lap.
Dan, I’ve been watching your videos for about two years now. I love your no BS attitude. I am trying to learn your tactics and techniques and apply them to my little Cape Cod area. I have never commented on your site before but I had to because of your message at the end. I am a deputy sheriff and work inside the jail as a corrections officer most of the time. Things have never been worse for guys in uniform.I very much appreciate your words and your support. Thank you brother and keep hunting hard! Tim
Dan... I want to thank you for real world videos like this and your mentality. I am a later learner for hunting - grew up doing easy hunting (sit on stands), but only got into real hunting in my 50's. So my learning curve is steep. I took my first elk 7 years ago (have taken 3 more bulls since), but whitetail hunting largely eluded me (even though I live in a bountiful state full of deer - NC). I decided this past two seasons to focus on WT hunting and was blessed with two small bucks (my first bow kills) this past season. I am gifted at finding tons on sign in places that others don't (even on public land), but have been trying to piece together the mystery of what is all means. You are seriously helping me. A lot of what I hunt are BIG woods in semi hill->mountainous terrain. A lot of it is very subtle transitions that aren't like cattails to trees - its more like big pines to littler ones, or denser hardwoods to less dense - plus lots of topo elements. Would love to pick your brain about some of these types of setups!
This past 2021 season I went 4 months not seeing a buck. In late bow season, I took an 8 point buck. You are right Dan. Never give up. It can happen in seconds. Love your videos. I've learned so much. God bless.
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I started out hunting public land for the first 5 years and was successful. They weren't Giants but I put venison in the freezer. I was blessed with the opportunity of hunting private land for the last 35 years. I recently lost my lease because of a death. I'm back on public land and it has been a struggle. I have gone out 14 times and the only deer I have seen are the ones that were running away because they scented me as I was walking out there. So when you say dig deep I really know what you're talking about. I could easily give up because of my age I'm 54 now but I think you' may be older than me or around the same age. You are definitely tougher than me as I have watched your videos and you take things a little farther than I am used to. That is because I have gotten soft hunting private land. You are an inspiration bro and I'm not giving up. if I'm successful I'll send you a comment letting you know. I know I need to put in more work and get more Intel on the deer in the area that I'm hunting and be willing to go to other areas. Thanks for the words of determination.
Thank you Dan! I’m going into my third year of bow hunting. I started watching you and the Hunting Public guys last year. You have taught me a ton about hunting that would have taken me years to learn. I have been recommending your videos to all my buddies. Also as a deputy I greatly appreciate your support. Thank you and stay safe!
I have been in LEO for 22 years here in the south Louisiana swamps. (Same parish as CajunJustice series lol) Thanks for your support and we support you too! Always look forward to your videos sir. Hope the good lord brings you a giant narly old buck this season. I’m here when you ready to tackle these big swamps with me 👍🏻
I back the blue, like anything, including our hunting fraternity, there's a bad apple or two. But 99% of them, are quality people! Thanks Blue! Thankful for all of You's!!!!! As for being in the woods, cattails, flatlands, swamps, whatever. I'm thankful just to be out there. Always seeing something that makes me smile, learning, even if it's a mistake. Some of the most exhilarating times I've had, is when I've been so close, could see the massive horns, but wouldn't offer me a clean kill shot. But the lesson / experience, was so exhilarating, damn near as good as a kill shot. It's something most people don't get to experience, maybe that makes it even more special. I wish more people could, I think we are special, as hunters, good/quality people, for the most part. Too bad the country couldn't be more like Us.😊
Hunting private land and hunting big woods public is like 2 different games. I grew up hunting private farm land, then I moved north. Now I hunt big woods public. Had to start from scratch...
Dan I’m 65 been hunting for 50 years when deer ain’t where u normally see them u got to go hunt them I don’t believe in the lull gotta hunt em always remember the goat on a rope mentality Man love your videos you help me get motivated both my rotators are tore but I’m working my way back
Love the weekly videos, keep em coming. As a strictly public land hunter, nothing is better to watch after a tough week in the woods than these videos.
I watch your videos and can tell we have a lot of same values. I am a veteran who is proud of my service and feel with what we have in the White House right now they are taking us down the wrong road. I thank all veterans and Law Enforcement when ever they cross my path. And love the shirts you wear thanks for your videos and keep up the great job you are doing passing on great info to help others. Thank You
Thanks for the motivation been kicking myself in the ass lately on not seeing anything. I won't give up though. First time bow hunting and looking for my first buck
Keep it up Matt. I just got my first deer ever (an 8 pt buck with a bow) a month ago. This was my 6th year hunting and I've been frustrated more times than I can count but never gave up. It will happen if you put the work in and will be well worth the effort. Good luck!
I look at it like a game of chess, keep moving the pieces till you get that check mate. Sometimes it takes a few more moves. Really enjoyed the video, what your doing is REAL hunting.... To me anyways 👍
So as a new hunter this year I've had lots of up's and downs. No one in my family ever hunted before so I'm figuring it out as I go. Dont have any private access, so I'm Hunting public land I been doing my best to follow good etiquette but still keep having other hunters coming upon me in the woods (or waiting at my truck because I parked to close to "their" spot). I've had people steal Cards from cameras. I had a clear missed a shot on what would have been nice 6pt buck (30 yds it ducked, arrow was right inline where I thought it would be) and have had no action since while trying new spots and looking for fresh sign. This video was really encouraging to me, that it happens to even the most seasoned hunters and that I shouldn't get down on myself and focus on continuing to learn from each hunt and remind myself that I have been enjoying my time in the woods even if I don't see any whitetails that day. Thanks Dan
Big fan Dan and subscriber . Appreciate all the videos, and have learned alot from you . As the grandson of someone who has spent 42 years in law enforcement Thank you for your appreciation of the men and women who put the uniform on.
It is good to know that I am not the only one who goes through droughts. Thank you for the educational content that you produce. I really appreciate the time you spend and care you take in providing good hunting advice and wisdom.
Same here in NC dan , the best week is the last week in October, with that lull they speak of is the peak of the acorn crop falling and the deer bedding in the trees , and along with that they see you if you come in to their block of woods , woods deer are the hardest to kill of any simply because they can see and hear every move you make.
I bet you picked up more viewers than you lost by being willing to risk the bad comments to say what’s right and stand up for what you believe in. You’re my favorite hunter to learn from. I watch all of them. THP, G2, whitetail instinct, born and raised guys, DIY and many more. Yours is the most raw depiction of what public land really is. I had the biggest buck of my life 15 yards broadside on the wrong side of a fence last one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Even tried to get call him over. That was to an extent since he was originally 70 yards away in a pasture. But ultimately he wouldn’t jump that fence. 1 1/2 miles back from the road and no one would have ever known. Most hunters probably would have taken the shot. Thank you for sharing the food and the bad. I’m a better hunter thanks to your videos.
I support law enforcement, first responders and military! And thank you Mr. Dan for you beliefs! The struggles of public land are real! Especially in Louisiana! I appreciate your ol school positive attitude! Good luck!
Great video and I especially loved the message at the end. I’m not in law enforcement but I respect and thank those who are. Our police aren’t thanked enough. This past weekend our community here in Highland Village/North Texas came together to thank one very loved officer, good friend to all and a hunting buddy of mine. He had a passion for bow hunting. I had the honor of talking about what a good friend and servant leader he was. The procession had to be a mile long with probably 40 police cars leading the way. People stopped their cars and stood saluting our friend while fire departments along the way stood at attention as we drove under the flag they had hung in his honor. At the graveside, there was a 21 gun salute, a flyover and a bag pipe version of Amazing Grace. On the way to the car, I noticed some deer sign and thought this is a perfect place for him. The community showed their thanks to him and to his fellow officers in a big way this weekend. It was great to see and I really appreciate your message.
I thought the video was done and then that last part... Thank You. I'm LE and I've thanked you before for supporting us and I'll thank you again in the future I'm sure. I saw your FB profile, the thin blue line, and I notice and appreciate it every time I see you wearing it in one form or another. This country needs more men like you, a down to earth, God fearing man. Thanks again. Go knock one down.
Thanks Dan I need to hear this. Been hunting hard early season without much luck. Before this season I felt like I’ve really been starting to get it with back to back bucks and having some serious self doubt lately. Appreciate it man
I needed this video tonight. Its been a rough start to season for me i usually have at least one in the freezer by now and cant even catch a glimpse of a deer so really been questioning my strategy and knowledge
Dan, thanks for your comments regarding backing police officers. I am retired with over 30 years, and you are correct they are getting a bad rap. Good officers want to get rid of the bad ones as much as the public. By the way, another great video. Good luck this season!
Embrace the grind, yesterday hunted the morning and didn't see anything good. Spent the next 4 hours and 3 miles scouting all the transitions. It was all crap, left to a new property finally found some acorns and the sign opened up. Hunted the edge for an observation and had much better movement gonna dive in full bore tomorrow evening. I was driving home thinking about all the miles I put in and just realized how much im learning walking all these miles. Beast hunting has literly changed my life. Dan you might be losing some of your best spots and making your hunting harder but you have inspired a entire new generation of hard-core hunters. I know u sure did with me!
You aren’t lying about hunting public land. This morning I found someone sleeping in a tent within 100 yards of the spot I wanted to hunt. Then while still hunting, someone’s dog was barking at me. Lol! It’s a grind for sure. Great video, excellent words at the end. 👍🏻
Personally I don't believe in the October "lull" simply because deer have to eat and drink and they move in order to do any of their normal activities. I've heard people say "well I think it's a lulled time because of an increase in nocturnal movement". To me that could be due to a number of things like increased hunting pressure and deer typically do the majority of their activities at night anyways. Just me but I don't buy it lol. I love your videos I've learned a lot, thanks Dan
When i mean lull i only mean no daylight movement. Tracked and seen by my camera and I’m talking about driving atv around few evenings a week and last night i think we saw 50. Moving right before dark.
October 15th here in CT and its still mid to high 60's for another week or maybe two. only down to 50 at night. still waiting for the temps to drop, I find it hard hunting in this hotter weather.
Really good video, Dan! Especially the message at the end. I support LEO'S and thank you for not being afraid of standing up and speaking out!! Great msg brother!
Good video Sir, solid knowledge with no frills. My property is wired for sound, I monitor trail cameras continuously throughout the year. I see the same patterns year after year. Hunting season starts which has the surrounding properties filling up with human movement, even though we try and slip in undetected, within two weeks those mature bucks go straight nocturnal. For my area, which is Southern WI, I start seeing day light movement again roughly the 3rd week of October with peek daylight activity Oct 28th through Nov 7th. I'm sure that differs from property to property based on a lot of factors. Bottom line, my opinion, the October Lull is created from hunting pressure. NOV 3rd is a big one, lets vote right!
Thanks Dan for speaking at the end. My oldest son in law is a 20 yr LEO (SWAT cdr) and you are dead on. Those guys are gonna be the ones running into the hell if it breaks out. For the Public land, its already been said below, good channels like you and THP and others are teaching ALL of us how to be better hunters. It shows we're really studying what you teach, not just watching for entertainment (although a good possum chase never hurt anyone). Keep it coming buddy
OMG what a timely video! Just yesterday my heart was broken when I finally had the right wind to hunt a spot so remote and difficult to get to that I would have bet $100 no one would go there during bow season (possibly when rifle starts). As I searched out a spot where I could cross a creek with my knee boots, my heart sank when I saw very, VERY fresh boot prints. They were so fresh the hunter could have walked in just before me. Certainly there were no older than that morning. This is one of those areas that simply will not tolerate much pressure, because it borders bedding, and these deer have enjoyed solitude for years. But someone else has found it too. And now I'm not sure what to do.
@@f3arrrrrrrr Yep...I knew it was you Bill. I could tell from the familiar pattern of those $19 Walmart boots. Guess we'll have to share this spot...right there off Hwy....uh 18...right, Bill? lol
Needed to hear some of this for sure. Tagged out opening morning first sit but looking forward after running into angry guys while scouting it really was discouraging.
Your opening remarks summoned up the so called October lull well. My own observations lead me to believe that bachelor groups are breaking up and the opening of pheasant season has a huge impact of deer moving into deeper cover and not moving into the fields and open areas until after legal shooting hours. I’m not banging on pheasant hunters as they have just as much right as I do to use the public lands. Good luck all.
You said it man. Can’t let it upset you. Chances are pretty good they learned how to choose those spots from you. 189 inches though? I would have had to lie to him and said I was from Missouri. Show me buddy! You have many pics of a 189 inch buck on every phone lap top I pad whatever!! Please keep doing what you do brother!! Love the content! Found you through THP a couple years back. Haven’t missed a video since!,
I’m not much of a Trump fan and definitely lean more left than right now a days but I also think it’s radical to want to dismiss the police. Like you said if anything went bad they’re the first people I’d call 100%. I just wish there was a more effective way to pick and choose police officers who are great at their job because there are certainly some that are not good at what they do. But I also respect fully what you’re saying and feel that same way about police. I Love this country! Keep being true to yourself as always my man! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Looks like some are catching on to our tactics, which is a good thing, we are doing our part to teach the next generation. At the same time , it makes us have to hunt harder, which is just fine with me. I’m loving the challenge. “Keep On Pushing”
When people watch your videos eventually they are gonna try to imitate your practices. Kinda a double edge sword for you. Lol. I like your teaching attitude
I’ve been a cop for 12 years. A long 12 years I can tell ya. I got off the road and became a school resource officer last November. It just got to be too much in today’s world. Folks just don’t know what cops see, seeing the underbelly of society. It’s a dark and lonely place. I’ve never been happier in my life than I am now at the school. I appreciate your message at the end buddy. Cops are convicted by the media and democrats before they even get a trial these days. It’s a sad world we’re living in.
Two years ago everyone was wanting a SRO in every school. Now that want to take them out. It takes a special officer to be a good SRO. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service, My family & I truly appreciate & understand what you all face daily. Esp in this day & age, it's a true disgrace the things that are happening. The evil one will never thwart the will of God, But God will ALWAYS thwart the will of the evil one! Just gotta have Faith my friend! God Bless!
Thank you for all you do sir 👍🏻 god bless 🙏
Thanks brother for your service and God bless you and your family. It just peees me off at the idiots that we have in this country that want to destroy it. Good luck 🍀
Thank you for your service and everything you do to make this world a better place.
The sign of hunters that you are seeing way off the beaten path is a confirmation that you and the @thehuntingpublic are reaching hunters and teaching us better hunting tactics! Keep up the good work!
my thoughts exactly
Agree 100% we support Law enforcement ! 🇺🇸
I just had a great hunting experience with a cop recently! Our season in PA opened October 3rd. I was hunting an overlooked ridge 60 yards off the road this past Wednesday the 7th. I made a gut shot on a nice buck; backed out and gave it time. Came back, and saw a cop car with lights on pulled off the side of the road and then I look and see the tines of my buck laying there! He tried to cross the road to a small stream to get to water but didn’t make it. I rolled down the window and told the cop I just came here to track that buck. He said “I just wanted to make sure nobody took this buck; I saw the broadhead mark, and knew it was shot with a bow” I thanked him and he told me it was a nice buck and congratulated me on my harvest before he left and let me begin the work of gutting it and loading it into my truck.
I killed a heluva buck Oct 13 last year in public sitting on the ground. I snuck as close as I could to his bedroom with my wind just missing him. He walked by at 6:15 18 yards away. I don't think I would have had the confidence to set up that close without your guidance....thanks buddy.
Thanks for the support, Dan. I’ve been in law enforcement for close to 9 years now. Before this gig I served in the Marine Corps Infantry. It’s crazy how much has changed in such a short period of time. Thanks again for being a voice of support.
Mr. Infalt,
Thank you for your support of police and those who walk the thin blue line. As a law enforcement officer from VA it is encouraging and greatly appreciated that people with a loud public voice express your support for who we are and what we do! Thank you for all the great content and I look forward to seeing more awesome videos from you and the rest of the beast crew!
Dan, I'm a LEO and I love and appreciate your support.....thanks for the shout out!!! Love the show, keep up the good work and you've got a big fan in Tennessee.
👍🏻👍🏻great show!! Appreciate the kind words for us LEO’s! Gonna go put some of your advice to work on some swampy public land!🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a cop of 24 years and a long time follower of the Beast I want to thank you not just for all I have learned from you, but for your support. Times are very tough right now for us and every kind word makes it just a bit easier to put on my vest and go out there as much as I have days that I just want to give up. I hope some day I can met you and shake your hand. Good luck this season. I can't wait to see a video of you getting your 2020 buck!
Thank you and your family for the sacrifices y’all have made and thank you very much for your service God bless you and your family. Happy Hunting 🦌
Thank you for everything you do!
@@adamdrouin2295 that means a lot!
Thank you for your service! We appreciate you holding that line and doing what you can to keep your community safe god bless and stay safe
As a cop from Wisconsin I want to thank you for the support brother. It truly means more than you’ll ever know.....
Really appreciate the words at the end. You ever thought about doing a hunt with a LEO?
Dan. Been a LEO for 18 years. Thanks for the support. Also thanks for all the videos and info on the website. For a busy guy like me you have changed how I hunt for the better. No more sitting in iffy spots. It’s all bedding all the time.
As a LEO, I appreciate your support Dan. You have our backs and we have yours 💪🏻. Keep grinding, I know you will find success in the deer woods.
Love your channel bro!! The mind set is spot on!! A no deer day isn't a bad day 😜😜😜👍👍👍
Love how the hunting beast shows everything and not just successful hunts. Interesting to see how hunting beast adopts to other hunting pressure
Yes. He shows how its a season long chess match. Adapting, constantly adjusting stragedy. Information is honest and the way most of us hunt
The majority of people in this country agree with you Dan. Thanks for using this format to support law enforcement. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I hope the majority do. I'm a little worried about blind voters in swing states. Going to be tight
That very flag waves at the top of my flag pole, and I’m proud to say I back the badge. 👊🏼
Great lessons learned!!
The 5 second rule: Spend 100 hours scouting, 50 hours hunting your hunches and in 5 seconds, somewhere during the season, you see, qualify and kill the animal that’s worth waiting for. When the second guessing start, remind yourself of the 5 second rule. You just never know when it’ll drop in your lap.
Dan, I’ve been watching your videos for about two years now. I love your no BS attitude. I am trying to learn your tactics and techniques and apply them to my little Cape Cod area. I have never commented on your site before but I had to because of your message at the end. I am a deputy sheriff and work inside the jail as a corrections officer most of the time. Things have never been worse for guys in uniform.I very much appreciate your words and your support. Thank you brother and keep hunting hard! Tim
Job Well done & said Dan, on all and being real...
Keep on Keeping on brotherman!
Love to all the people who serve in all forms!
I knew there was a connection when I first watched you and subscribed which was deeper than deer hunting. God bless your support for Law Enforcement.
Thanks Dan. As you already know Im retired law enforcement.
I pray for my brothers in blue every day.
Thanks for all you do Dan
I am very happy I stayed with this video till the very end .. Thank you for standing up.
Dan... I want to thank you for real world videos like this and your mentality. I am a later learner for hunting - grew up doing easy hunting (sit on stands), but only got into real hunting in my 50's. So my learning curve is steep. I took my first elk 7 years ago (have taken 3 more bulls since), but whitetail hunting largely eluded me (even though I live in a bountiful state full of deer - NC). I decided this past two seasons to focus on WT hunting and was blessed with two small bucks (my first bow kills) this past season. I am gifted at finding tons on sign in places that others don't (even on public land), but have been trying to piece together the mystery of what is all means. You are seriously helping me.
A lot of what I hunt are BIG woods in semi hill->mountainous terrain. A lot of it is very subtle transitions that aren't like cattails to trees - its more like big pines to littler ones, or denser hardwoods to less dense - plus lots of topo elements. Would love to pick your brain about some of these types of setups!
This past 2021 season I went 4 months not seeing a buck. In late bow season, I took an 8 point buck. You are right Dan. Never give up. It can happen in seconds. Love your videos. I've learned so much. God bless.
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I started out hunting public land for the first 5 years and was successful. They weren't Giants but I put venison in the freezer. I was blessed with the opportunity of hunting private land for the last 35 years. I recently lost my lease because of a death. I'm back on public land and it has been a struggle. I have gone out 14 times and the only deer I have seen are the ones that were running away because they scented me as I was walking out there. So when you say dig deep I really know what you're talking about. I could easily give up because of my age I'm 54 now but I think you' may be older than me or around the same age. You are definitely tougher than me as I have watched your videos and you take things a little farther than I am used to. That is because I have gotten soft hunting private land. You are an inspiration bro and I'm not giving up. if I'm successful I'll send you a comment letting you know. I know I need to put in more work and get more Intel on the deer in the area that I'm hunting and be willing to go to other areas. Thanks for the words of determination.
Thank you Dan! I’m going into my third year of bow hunting. I started watching you and the Hunting Public guys last year. You have taught me a ton about hunting that would have taken me years to learn. I have been recommending your videos to all my buddies. Also as a deputy I greatly appreciate your support. Thank you and stay safe!
I have been in LEO for 22 years here in the south Louisiana swamps. (Same parish as CajunJustice series lol)
Thanks for your support and we support you too! Always look forward to your videos sir.
Hope the good lord brings you a giant narly old buck this season.
I’m here when you ready to tackle these big swamps with me 👍🏻
I back the blue, like anything, including our hunting fraternity, there's a bad apple or two. But 99% of them, are quality people! Thanks Blue! Thankful for all of You's!!!!!
As for being in the woods, cattails, flatlands, swamps, whatever. I'm thankful just to be out there. Always seeing something that makes me smile, learning, even if it's a mistake. Some of the most exhilarating times I've had, is when I've been so close, could see the massive horns, but wouldn't offer me a clean kill shot. But the lesson / experience, was so exhilarating, damn near as good as a kill shot. It's something most people don't get to experience, maybe that makes it even more special. I wish more people could, I think we are special, as hunters, good/quality people, for the most part. Too bad the country couldn't be more like Us.😊
thanks Dan, been a LE officer/detective for 25 years, its good to hear the public support
Hunting private land and hunting big woods public is like 2 different games. I grew up hunting private farm land, then I moved north.
Now I hunt big woods public.
Had to start from scratch...
Dan I’m 65 been hunting for 50 years when deer ain’t where u normally see them u got to go hunt them I don’t believe in the lull gotta hunt em always remember the goat on a rope mentality
Man love your videos you help me get motivated both my rotators are tore but I’m working my way back
Love the weekly videos, keep em coming. As a strictly public land hunter, nothing is better to watch after a tough week in the woods than these videos.
I watch your videos and can tell we have a lot of same values. I am a veteran who is proud of my service and feel with what we have in the White House right now they are taking us down the wrong road. I thank all veterans and Law Enforcement when ever they cross my path. And love the shirts you wear thanks for your videos and keep up the great job you are doing passing on great info to help others. Thank You
Thanks for the motivation been kicking myself in the ass lately on not seeing anything. I won't give up though. First time bow hunting and looking for my first buck
Keep it up Matt. I just got my first deer ever (an 8 pt buck with a bow) a month ago. This was my 6th year hunting and I've been frustrated more times than I can count but never gave up. It will happen if you put the work in and will be well worth the effort. Good luck!
Early bird gets the worm even if he's lucky and not as good as you.
I look at it like a game of chess, keep moving the pieces till you get that check mate. Sometimes it takes a few more moves. Really enjoyed the video, what your doing is REAL hunting.... To me anyways 👍
So as a new hunter this year I've had lots of up's and downs. No one in my family ever hunted before so I'm figuring it out as I go. Dont have any private access, so I'm Hunting public land I been doing my best to follow good etiquette but still keep having other hunters coming upon me in the woods (or waiting at my truck because I parked to close to "their" spot). I've had people steal Cards from cameras. I had a clear missed a shot on what would have been nice 6pt buck (30 yds it ducked, arrow was right inline where I thought it would be) and have had no action since while trying new spots and looking for fresh sign. This video was really encouraging to me, that it happens to even the most seasoned hunters and that I shouldn't get down on myself and focus on continuing to learn from each hunt and remind myself that I have been enjoying my time in the woods even if I don't see any whitetails that day. Thanks Dan
Big fan Dan and subscriber . Appreciate all the videos, and have learned alot from you . As the grandson of someone who has spent 42 years in law enforcement Thank you for your appreciation of the men and women who put the uniform on.
It is good to know that I am not the only one who goes through droughts. Thank you for the educational content that you produce. I really appreciate the time you spend and care you take in providing good hunting advice and wisdom.
This video got me pumped for the season. Get that badass beard growing again Dan!
Same here in NC dan , the best week is the last week in October, with that lull they speak of is the peak of the acorn crop falling and the deer bedding in the trees , and along with that they see you if you come in to their block of woods , woods deer are the hardest to kill of any simply because they can see and hear every move you make.
Foo Beast Choo! Only Dan can wear it and get away with it. Beastly facial hair!
Great comments at the end. Best advice I have heard from you and I heard a lot of great advice. Thanks!
I bet you picked up more viewers than you lost by being willing to risk the bad comments to say what’s right and stand up for what you believe in. You’re my favorite hunter to learn from. I watch all of them. THP, G2, whitetail instinct, born and raised guys, DIY and many more. Yours is the most raw depiction of what public land really is. I had the biggest buck of my life 15 yards broadside on the wrong side of a fence last one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Even tried to get call him over. That was to an extent since he was originally 70 yards away in a pasture. But ultimately he wouldn’t jump that fence. 1 1/2 miles back from the road and no one would have ever known. Most hunters probably would have taken the shot. Thank you for sharing the food and the bad. I’m a better hunter thanks to your videos.
I support law enforcement, first responders and military! And thank you Mr. Dan for you beliefs! The struggles of public land are real! Especially in Louisiana! I appreciate your ol school positive attitude! Good luck!
Hey dan you are a big inspiration man keep it up I killed my first public land Buck this year it was awesome
Great video and I especially loved the message at the end. I’m not in law enforcement but I respect and thank those who are. Our police aren’t thanked enough. This past weekend our community here in Highland Village/North Texas came together to thank one very loved officer, good friend to all and a hunting buddy of mine. He had a passion for bow hunting. I had the honor of talking about what a good friend and servant leader he was. The procession had to be a mile long with probably 40 police cars leading the way. People stopped their cars and stood saluting our friend while fire departments along the way stood at attention as we drove under the flag they had hung in his honor. At the graveside, there was a 21 gun salute, a flyover and a bag pipe version of Amazing Grace. On the way to the car, I noticed some deer sign and thought this is a perfect place for him. The community showed their thanks to him and to his fellow officers in a big way this weekend. It was great to see and I really appreciate your message.
I thought the video was done and then that last part... Thank You. I'm LE and I've thanked you before for supporting us and I'll thank you again in the future I'm sure. I saw your FB profile, the thin blue line, and I notice and appreciate it every time I see you wearing it in one form or another. This country needs more men like you, a down to earth, God fearing man. Thanks again. Go knock one down.
Thanks Dan appreciate you brother. Good luck hope you get a big buck this year.
Thanks Dan I need to hear this. Been hunting hard early season without much luck. Before this season I felt like I’ve really been starting to get it with back to back bucks and having some serious self doubt lately. Appreciate it man
At 14:17 that face you make when you accidentally hit the stomach while gutting a deer lol
Thanks for the video Dan. Sometimes we forget everyone struggles in the woods sometime or another
Great video Dan! We all need to be Grinders!
Your always givin out great knowledge Dan thank u for that an the advice
The struggle on public is real and growing.
Your comments at end mirror my own thoughts. Well said.
I needed this video tonight. Its been a rough start to season for me i usually have at least one in the freezer by now and cant even catch a glimpse of a deer so really been questioning my strategy and knowledge
Dan, thanks for your comments regarding backing police officers. I am retired with over 30 years, and you are correct they are getting a bad rap. Good officers want to get rid of the bad ones as much as the public. By the way, another great video. Good luck this season!
Thanks Mr. Dan you have taught me a awful lot I appreciate the videos! And thanks for the words at the end it is so true👍
I support all law enforcement including security officers. Way to go Dan!
Learning so much from you about hunting and thank you for the wise words at the end. 👍🏻
Great content!!! Love to listen to your input helps me out allot. Appreciate it beast!!!
Embrace the grind, yesterday hunted the morning and didn't see anything good. Spent the next 4 hours and 3 miles scouting all the transitions. It was all crap, left to a new property finally found some acorns and the sign opened up. Hunted the edge for an observation and had much better movement gonna dive in full bore tomorrow evening. I was driving home thinking about all the miles I put in and just realized how much im learning walking all these miles. Beast hunting has literly changed my life. Dan you might be losing some of your best spots and making your hunting harder but you have inspired a entire new generation of hard-core hunters. I know u sure did with me!
Good luck out there Dan! Amen to your message at the end. Back the blue!!
Love all your videos Dan. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Dan really needed to hear that! Still don’t have it all down but hopefully improving daily.
I can’t wait to see that mustache by the rut! Great videos Dan keep them coming
Look at what this hunter is doing, what that hunter is doing and see what's overlooked.
You aren’t lying about hunting public land. This morning I found someone sleeping in a tent within 100 yards of the spot I wanted to hunt. Then while still hunting, someone’s dog was barking at me. Lol! It’s a grind for sure. Great video, excellent words at the end. 👍🏻
Here here support your law enforcement everywhere!!!
It has been rough out there but perseverance always pays off!! Time to go get that buck!!
Yup gotta remeber on public land your not the only good hunter that gets lucky.
Personally I don't believe in the October "lull" simply because deer have to eat and drink and they move in order to do any of their normal activities. I've heard people say "well I think it's a lulled time because of an increase in nocturnal movement". To me that could be due to a number of things like increased hunting pressure and deer typically do the majority of their activities at night anyways. Just me but I don't buy it lol. I love your videos I've learned a lot, thanks Dan
Totally agree plus the days are getting shorter so we don't see as much movement.
My biggest buck came on a full moon debunking me not hunting on a bright moon .
When i mean lull i only mean no daylight movement. Tracked and seen by my camera and I’m talking about driving atv around few evenings a week and last night i think we saw 50. Moving right before dark.
You one up me!!! I just got my black one in with blue line and you go and show up with this one on!!
Well said brother. I have an opportunity often and never pass up
October 15th here in CT and its still mid to high 60's for another week or maybe two. only down to 50 at night. still waiting for the temps to drop, I find it hard hunting in this hotter weather.
thanks for the awesome words at the end of your video. I have a few friend that are in law enforcement.
Appreciate the words at the end. Thank you. 👍🏻👍👍🏿🦌
Really good video, Dan! Especially the message at the end. I support LEO'S and thank you for not being afraid of standing up and speaking out!! Great msg brother!
Good video Sir, solid knowledge with no frills. My property is wired for sound, I monitor trail cameras continuously throughout the year. I see the same patterns year after year. Hunting season starts which has the surrounding properties filling up with human movement, even though we try and slip in undetected, within two weeks those mature bucks go straight nocturnal. For my area, which is Southern WI, I start seeing day light movement again roughly the 3rd week of October with peek daylight activity Oct 28th through Nov 7th. I'm sure that differs from property to property based on a lot of factors. Bottom line, my opinion, the October Lull is created from hunting pressure. NOV 3rd is a big one, lets vote right!
Thanks Dan for speaking at the end. My oldest son in law is a 20 yr LEO (SWAT cdr) and you are dead on. Those guys are gonna be the ones running into the hell if it breaks out. For the Public land, its already been said below, good channels like you and THP and others are teaching ALL of us how to be better hunters. It shows we're really studying what you teach, not just watching for entertainment (although a good possum chase never hurt anyone). Keep it coming buddy
What about Uvalde Texas,didn't see the gang running in saving those children🤬
OMG what a timely video! Just yesterday my heart was broken when I finally had the right wind to hunt a spot so remote and difficult to get to that I would have bet $100 no one would go there during bow season (possibly when rifle starts). As I searched out a spot where I could cross a creek with my knee boots, my heart sank when I saw very, VERY fresh boot prints. They were so fresh the hunter could have walked in just before me. Certainly there were no older than that morning. This is one of those areas that simply will not tolerate much pressure, because it borders bedding, and these deer have enjoyed solitude for years. But someone else has found it too. And now I'm not sure what to do.
Jake Mitchell I was the other boot tracks from yesterday morning. If you could go somewhere else to hunt that would be great thanks in advance!
@@f3arrrrrrrr Yep...I knew it was you Bill. I could tell from the familiar pattern of those $19 Walmart boots. Guess we'll have to share this spot...right there off Hwy....uh 18...right, Bill? lol
Jake Mitchell lol! That's exactly right! Good luck this season! These Walmart boots suck!
@@f3arrrrrrrr Haha...you too, Bill! Any chance that "AR" in your screen name stands for "Arkansas?"
Needed to hear some of this for sure. Tagged out opening morning first sit but looking forward after running into angry guys while scouting it really was discouraging.
Awesome content Dan! Thank you!
Every time I think I’m having a shit day in the woods, I watch you guys up north. #supportLEO
The last couple minutes get a thumbs up by themselves, thank you Dan and thank you to all our LEOs out there!
Love the hat! And your mustache seems to be taking on its own personality!
I was thinking about not hunting this evening- 2 hour drive. I am going. Will update!
Your opening remarks summoned up the so called October lull well. My own observations lead me to believe that bachelor groups are breaking up and the opening of pheasant season has a huge impact of deer moving into deeper cover and not moving into the fields and open areas until after legal shooting hours. I’m not banging on pheasant hunters as they have just as much right as I do to use the public lands. Good luck all.
You said it man. Can’t let it upset you. Chances are pretty good they learned how to choose those spots from you. 189 inches though? I would have had to lie to him and said I was from Missouri. Show me buddy! You have many pics of a 189 inch buck on every phone lap top I pad whatever!! Please keep doing what you do brother!! Love the content! Found you through THP a couple years back. Haven’t missed a video since!,
I’m not much of a Trump fan and definitely lean more left than right now a days but I also think it’s radical to want to dismiss the police. Like you said if anything went bad they’re the first people I’d call 100%. I just wish there was a more effective way to pick and choose police officers who are great at their job because there are certainly some that are not good at what they do. But I also respect fully what you’re saying and feel that same way about police. I Love this country! Keep being true to yourself as always my man! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Back the blue! 💪
Liked and subscribed! I swear you are talking straight to me! Thank you sir! Back the blue!
I back the Blue and love to buy them lunch/dinner without them knowing about it til they get to the counter and I am gone.
24 years on the job. Thanks for the support. It means a lot to all of us.
Looks like some are catching on to our tactics, which is a good thing, we are doing our part to teach the next generation. At the same time , it makes us have to hunt harder, which is just fine with me. I’m loving the challenge.
“Keep On Pushing”
Awesome video dan, public land hunting throws you more curve balls than private land, just makes it more worth it when you get to punch a tagg.
“ get your camo out of totes” Lol
When people watch your videos eventually they are gonna try to imitate your practices. Kinda a double edge sword for you. Lol. I like your teaching attitude