Middle Outdoorsman

A few pros and cons of each, and performance in cold weather.

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. 00:00 Making sure... 02:51 I've been out here a long time 04:38 One day later... 05:38 Another day, another season, another hunt 07:25 I don't see how you can cut down history 08:26 Was home a dream? 10:25 A dedication Song: Altitude (acoustic) by Dave Brinker Licenses: TuneCore (on behalf of Made Out West LLC); ASCAP

Before this year, I've never seen Elk come down this far off the mountain . This reeks of desperation on their part. Winter must be particularly bad this year. I counted at least 5 cow elk road kill on the highway going out of town. Three times that number of Mule Deer. You don't normally see elk as roadkill to begin with. Elk have also died eating poisonous shrubbery some people have planted on their properties. The winter kill is going to be particularly bad this year. I'll wager herd losses will be exceedingly high by the time spring comes. If I can't get a tag this year, I don't think I'll mind it too much.

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 Today's game plan 02:24 Morning hunt 15:42 Farther then I should 21:12 Not a single tree carving 23:50 I knew there was something... 29:44 Screw that noise 30:34 Buck fever 34:03 How and Why I failed

Just a quick update on the new muzzleloader and why i'm switching to loose powder.

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 Morning minus 2,000 ft 02:58 Morning Hunt 08:10 Mulling over all my options 15:21 Trying to kick something up 21:13 Relocating again 23:56 Afternoon hunt 28:19 Where I had a camera 29:55 Hunter's Crossing 33:58 Another doe... 34:43 Reflection 35:35 Excuses on a rainy evening

Because your next hunt begins, as soon as the current one ends. If by some miracle your still sitting on all that "free" money from a year or two ago, here's an idea on what you can do with it. I have to admit, not everyone can afford a home freeze dryer. If it wasn't for all that monopoly money our gov printed we wouldn't either. Decided to invest it in something that would benefit us in the long run. Anyway, it allows you to eat better in the backcountry, make yourself more self sufficient, and save some money in the very long run. Not to mention having all your dinners ready to go for summer scouting and the fall hunts. Or make your own emergency food.

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 Morning Coffee 04:13 Morning hunt 09:49 Waxing prophetic 13:27 Afternoon hunt 21:22 Heading down 23:21 Relocating 26:43 Late afternoon hunt 31:01 Dinner time shop talk

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 O'Dark 30 01:42 What few rarely see 12:08 New area 14:56 Cramped quarters 15:39 Dinner chat & shop talk

Not the first time I've seen bull moose, but seeing a bachelor group is relatively uncommon. I filmed this in November 2022 during my cow elk hunt. Went back and reviewed my videos on that hunt, and thought this segment merited it's own video. Enjoy.

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 Breakfast 01:08 Overthinking it in circles 3:00 Lack of Bucks and previous day 04:46 Morning hunt 06:14 Following a hunch 09:02 So I made a blind... 12:52 Taking a break 18:30 Happy Horse Schitt Song: I Drink Alone by George Thorogood & The Destroyers Licenses: UMG (on behalf of Capitol Records (CAP)); UMPI, AMRA, AMRA BR, LatinAutor, LatinAutorPerf, Kobalt Music Publishing, and 6 Music Rights Societies

Everything that comes with an Accura MR-X if you order one; and extra features aside, how it compares to an Optima v2. Differences in commonalities. Features not covered that are unique to the Accura MR-X not present in the Optima V2: Cerakote finish, free floated barrel, quick take down lever, adjustable comb height, adjustable trigger. 00:00 intro 00:26 What's in the box 01:41 Just a suggestion 02:21 Simularities with the Optima 03:08 Differences with the Optima

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 00:00 Good Morning 01:08 Discussing today's game plan 03:00 Morning hunt 05:16 Next Hill-itus 09:37 I just came down from the sky 10:50 Early evening hunt 11:55 Evaluating the situation

A kitchen table discussion on age, Elk Muzzleloader season, and muzzleloader rifles. It's time to kick that CVA Optima to the curb. I'd sell or give it to local family members, but after this video, I don't think they'd want it. Original much " loved " Optima review here: ( https://youtu.be/1TZOKgc112Q ) 00:00 Intro 00:39 Why I need a muzzleloader 03:16 Scouting during Deer season for Elk 03:49 Reliablity of my CVA Optima 05:30 A Pedersoli Muzzleloader 06:46 Knight Muzzleloaders 07:39 Thompson/Center 08:02 Traditions Muzzleloaders 10:46 My Criteria for a new muzzy 13:06 Time for a laugh 15:17 I stand by my words 15:54 Their an E9 17:38 That Guy

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 0:00 It got cold 2:21 Morning Hunt 5:00 Habit problem 9:08 New Area 13:05 Going for a look-see 23:46 New Camp location 24:35 Afternoon Hunt 27:11 Jedediah Smith was here? 29:57 Deer near camp 30:51 Dinner time chat 34:25 Evening Glassing

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 0:00 Morning Hunt 3:20 Change of plan and new camp location 5:07 Going for a walk 7:48 Shop Talk 11:19 Let's do something about dinner 14:26 Deer running by camp 16:51 Glassing Water

An idjut Elk Hunter tries Deer hunting for the second time in his life and video logs his stupidity. Extended edition of a video series I posted last year. Next video drops on Sunday. 0:00 Okay... 0:25 Arrival 3:24 Mechanized Camping 6:16 Talking shop, hatching a plan for the next day

Some of the highs and lows of 2022 caught on camera. If I was to summarize this year in one word, it would be "persistence." Apparently it's become my tradition to make a "highlight reel" every year. Check the cards at the end. Making memories to pass along, or pass down. Enjoy! Song: A good Run of Bad Luck By Clint Black LICENSES: SME (on behalf of RCA Records Label Nashville); BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutorPerf, Wixen Music Publishing, Inc., LatinAutor, and 10 Music Rights Societies Song: High On A Mountain Top by Marty Stuart LICENSES: UMG (on behalf of MCA Nashville); Audiam (Publishing), BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutorPerf, PEDL, and 6 Music Rights Societies

Apparently I like burgers so much, I decided to make a video on it. 0:00 Grind recipe 3:26 Finished and into the freezer 4:13 Cooking up an Elk Burger 6:45 Awesome Lunch

A long day, and a grateful end to the hunting year.

The hunt for a late season cow elk continues.

Spotted more elk in a different area. I had to try, and broke my Sissy Stix in the process. Sissy Stix found here: https://www.peaxequipment.com/ 0:00 Elk Spotted 1:55 Diving off the ridge 5:24 A testament to Sissy Stix 7:14 Not in position 9:42 Going back uphill 12:46 So I went to urgent care

Looks like this is going to be a long hard slog. Nothing ever comes easy. 0:00 Friday Evening 0:24 Saturday Morning 4:52 Turkey Trot Lane 5:59 Sunday Morning 14:45 Monday Afternoon 15:00 Tuesday Morning 24:29 Wednesday Morning

Scouting for late rifle during muzzy. Also, I'm pretty sure I understand why no harvest success was reported here from the previous year. 0:00 Intro and Plan A 1:58 Plan B 4:09 Yep, still there 5:44 Looking for more 9:38 I brake for Turkeys 11:00 Plan C 14:58 Ice Road Chicken Mid video song: "Past the point of rescue" (1991) by Hal Ketchum License: No restrictions. Curb Records (on behalf of Curb Records); LatinAutor, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, LatinAutorPerf, Warner Chappell, Peermusic, and 9 Music Rights Societies

Testing various canteens to see which to use this weekend. I put them out around 5 or 6 in the evening, for overnight low of 23 to 26 Deg F, and checking them before 9AM the next morning. Also various equipment changes in response to colder weather. Water bladder insulation sleeve in this video if you want to get one of your own. https://www.amzn.com/gp/product/B07TY1MVLJ/ 0:00 Overview of canteens used 1:16 Frost and Ice check 5:54 Equipment changes for cold weather