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  • @k.g.r.2682
    @k.g.r.2682 3 роки тому +411

    In 50 years, those boys will still be looking back fondly at the experiences you created with them, appreciating the skills you left with them, and passing all of them along to their children and grandchildren.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 3 роки тому +71

      I hope so!

    • @shane-3170
      @shane-3170 3 роки тому +17

      Thats what its all about. Time spent with family and life long memories. More time in the woods, is always good

    • @tomgodheart4557
      @tomgodheart4557 3 роки тому +5

      4 sure

    • @carmineredd1198
      @carmineredd1198 3 роки тому +6

      i can remember the first time i harvested a Hunter, musta been about six yearn old . folks around these parts sure don't take kindly to poachers . comin' in here and takin' the food right outin of our younguns bellies . some folks is jez born evil i reckon . we keeps to ourselves mainly and if a stranger was to come by around suppertime they is more 'n welcome to et with us . but don't come stealin'

    • @donoberloh
      @donoberloh 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely

  • @jay-el-bee
    @jay-el-bee 3 роки тому +126

    "Focus on accuracy, son; not power."
    That's some damn good advice!

  • @DocFischer
    @DocFischer 3 роки тому +122

    I love how you do this with your boys...and how you handle them, how you give them encouragement, compliments, teachings... this is what boys need and so few get from their dads nowadays. Good job

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 3 роки тому +6

      You are so kind

    • @DiabloOutdoors
      @DiabloOutdoors 2 роки тому +1

      I couldn't say better and I wish I had a dad like Clay...

    • @kaydinjudd3399
      @kaydinjudd3399 2 роки тому +1

      I wish my father stuck around so I could do things like this with him but I'm very good at it now without him and I'm happy

    • @DiabloOutdoors
      @DiabloOutdoors 2 роки тому +1

      @@kaydinjudd3399 Keep going Kaydin :)

    • @Sonia-cs2vw
      @Sonia-cs2vw Рік тому +1

      This what ALL kids need

  • @rwdyer2263
    @rwdyer2263 2 роки тому +26

    Clay, my son is now 32 years old and he still reminds me of the times when I used to take him hunting, camping, fishing and hiking and of all the things we used to do together when he was young. Now he’s teaching his son my grandson who is 11 years old to live off the land. You’re doing a great job with those boys. Keep up the good work. They will be eternally grateful for the lessons and the character that you are helping them to build.

  • @08Roadgl
    @08Roadgl 3 роки тому +76

    When you said early on that you were going to duplicate the experience at home with your boys, that was HUGE. Just an incredible way to share this with them.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Rob

    • @hardcore4476
      @hardcore4476 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely! To fill them in with the experience, and knowledge is Noble and great.

    • @bigbird4481
      @bigbird4481 2 роки тому +2

      I wonder if he's going to starve them for full effect lol

  • @khaledadams4329
    @khaledadams4329 3 роки тому +106

    Your outdoor skills are remarkable and your dad skills are even better! I'm learning a lot from you.

  • @timbaker7394
    @timbaker7394 3 роки тому +18

    What a great dad! Long after Clay Hayes is gone, those two kids will remember these times, the skills they learned, the stories their dad told them and all the good memories! Sure beats eight hours in front of computer screen playing shoot-em-up video games, getting obese and early heart disease.

  • @rudamchu
    @rudamchu 3 роки тому +54

    Watching you bond with your boys brought a tear to my eye ... you're an awesome dad Clay 👍👍

  • @gud2go50
    @gud2go50 3 роки тому +13

    It is great to see you included your sons in on building the same type of shelter you built on Alone. They will appreciate this time with their Dad.
    Thanks

  • @calmauric8218
    @calmauric8218 3 роки тому +13

    Those boys are lucky to have such an awesome dad. What a good role model for them to have. 👍💪

  • @JanHans
    @JanHans 2 роки тому +7

    I believe this is one of the best shelters built featured in the alone series. It is simple yet very effective.

  • @ironhog6818
    @ironhog6818 3 роки тому +8

    Outstanding to see you handing down the skillset and steps it took to survive up to 75+ and beyond days not knowing how long you could spend in moher nature's yard before the possibility of rescue. I live in the Seirra Nevada Mountains of Northern Caliornia which also gives me the opportunity to teach my boy what it takes incase he were to ever find himself lost, stuck, stranded. I wanted to message you and congratulate you on the win in Season 8. But more importantly, to send my respects as a fellow woodsman, father and husband. Thank you for the shows and videos you put out regarding Primitive Tool making and survival skills. Keep em coming sir.

  • @troydixon9019
    @troydixon9019 3 роки тому +33

    Love how you include your family those are memories all of y'all will treasure.

  • @theoldleafybeard
    @theoldleafybeard 2 роки тому +3

    If you burn the tips of the beams where they'll contact the floor with care, the wood will last much longer against humidity.
    You can even put them down into a rock, earth & stones foundation, for even more stability and durability.
    PS: love your simple and effective approach. And that woodworking with saw and axe was amazing.

  • @mccoyburgess844
    @mccoyburgess844 Рік тому +1

    Here’s a man who understands being a father, and puts that understanding into action with his children. My hat is off to you, sir. I see why you won. You thought bit through to the finish before leaving home. Congratulations!

  • @MichelleMakesStuff
    @MichelleMakesStuff 3 роки тому +44

    I love these videos! The show never has as much detail as I would like, so these are a great compliment

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 3 роки тому +3

      Glad you like them!

    • @HickLif3
      @HickLif3 3 роки тому +5

      It would be awesome if they released more footage on their own channel or allowed the participants to take the footage and use it on their own channels.

    • @davidc8560
      @davidc8560 3 роки тому +1

      @@HickLif3 i was thinking the same thing. They're holding on to gold and not taking advantage of it.

  • @johnfuniciello
    @johnfuniciello 2 роки тому +1

    I am 27 with a 2 year old little guy, and baby girl due this summer. There are many troubling things that have come with the times we are in, but the ability to be inspired by strangers has been a blessing I didn’t see coming.
    Clay, the way you interact with your boys is a pure light in this world, and although my skill set has evolved a bit more around nuts and bolts than branches and mud, I hope I can be as impactful to my children. Thank you for the sharing this, and for the inspiration.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 2 роки тому

      Thanks John, kids can turn wrenches too😉

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 2 роки тому +3

    Great thing, teaching your kids life skills. Now, that's quality time! They'll treasure those memories for the rest of their lives.

  • @mariannaparker2740
    @mariannaparker2740 3 роки тому +6

    Clay, just finished watching the season finale of Alone Season 8. Thank you for your spirit and determination. God bless you and your family.

  • @kevinej97
    @kevinej97 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so proud of you cause I know I wouldn’t be able to survive i solute and take my hat off to u cause your the definition of a real father figure I wish I could teach my kids something this valuable in life that really means something in life ……yes going to work to provide for your family is what a father is supposed to do but being able to teach your children something like this is amazing. Valuable knowledge to pass down generations to generations cause they really don’t teach things like this in school and if so it’s the bare minimum.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 2 роки тому

      Thanks, you don’t have to be an expert to teach the kids about the outdoors. Just give them the opportunity to be outside, turn over rocks, explore, and they’ll learn so much themselves! Take them camping 🏕!

  • @ineeda12step92
    @ineeda12step92 2 роки тому

    I'm a little late to the show on this video but I truly enjoyed it. I mostly enjoyed the fact that you spent so much quality time with your boys. They will always remember this and it will cement your status as a loving Father for the rest of their lives. These moments are all we truly have. Good times..

  • @kevinbongard6772
    @kevinbongard6772 Рік тому

    Legendary
    Dad & survival skills
    Those boys will remember this forever

  • @andrewadams530
    @andrewadams530 2 роки тому +4

    You seem like a great Dad man. My son turns 3 in a few days here and I love to take him to do stuff outdoors. I can't wait til he's a bit older and we can do stuff like this together.

  • @Strangernightg
    @Strangernightg 3 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest things about being a Dad is sharing experiences with one's children because they'll always remember these builds with dear old Dad . This is one outstanding video thanks for sharing 👍😀👏🙌😊🙏👍

  • @bigmarty6670
    @bigmarty6670 3 роки тому +6

    Could definitely see the boys useing the shelters for camp outs. Can't wait to see them making one of their own.

  • @DaKonk
    @DaKonk Рік тому

    Makes me remember my time with my grandfather and would take me out hunting, fishing, and camping. He past a year ago and now I'm teaching my daughters to enjoy the forest and being out.

  • @surfanza
    @surfanza 3 роки тому +4

    Your videos are very well made! In these time of insecurity and authorities oppressions all over the world I started watching all Bushcraft videos and finally I found your channel! I watch it with my 5 years old son! It’s hard to get him interested what I tried to learn but he’s still young! You and your son are an inspiration for the both of us! Thanks for sharing your skills and father relationship with your kids! Great work! Peace

  • @joespeciale3986
    @joespeciale3986 2 роки тому +7

    Hey clay , glad to see your doing well after the show. That’s it teach your boys real well. They must be proud of you. Hope to see mor of you guys on UA-cam >

  • @shield707
    @shield707 Рік тому

    Man the fact you have those young men out there with you makes it the best bushcraft vid I've seen in a very long time...I'm 53 and my 4 sons are grown now but when we did this stuff together for a weekend...well there was nothing better...my only regret was not taking more pictures...not gonna lie...I've got a tear...but it's a really great tear...Rock on dad, Rock on young men...Pure Awesomeness all the way around 💯👊😎🙏

  • @RoosterStranglr
    @RoosterStranglr Рік тому +2

    Glad you made this. While watching the show, I didn't realize how nice your shelter was till the show was almost over. This gave me a much better understanding of it. Great job!

  • @franksullivan1873
    @franksullivan1873 Рік тому

    Kids are definitely getting good outdoor lessons and Bush craft skills.I always loved doing things with my Dad.I am old now but I still think back about our fishing adventures.Golly ,I wish I could go back in time.

  • @benjamindaigneault9436
    @benjamindaigneault9436 3 роки тому +3

    I love all the content clay show us on his channel. its always interesting and well explained. I like to have his video on wile I do some work on my bow, preparing for hunting. But for some reason, probably the birth of my daughter 2 weeks ago, I just realized something listening to this video. In a video showing us how he built his survival shelter, he's also showing us good parenting all along. It literally struck me. I told myself, thats the kind of dad I want to be. Let her try and learn technic, how to use tool, have good manner, ask for her opinion, and so on. Thanks for this good lesson, greeting from Quebec, Ca.

    • @DiabloOutdoors
      @DiabloOutdoors 2 роки тому

      ... et le plus important de tout Benjamin c'est de toujours être juste avec elle. Et aussi de ne pas lui donner tout cru dans le bec et qu'il faut qu'elle fasse sa part d'efforts, ça va lui éviter de mal finir un jour ou l'autre....

  • @conierodulfo7200
    @conierodulfo7200 3 роки тому

    Very lucky boys w a dad like that wjo s a true family man... lucky wife as well. A blessed family by God himself. Inagine God giving him a rainbow after the deerhunt. Great.

  • @DrChadMcKinney
    @DrChadMcKinney 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely inspiring to bring this type of education to his children. It’s not even education…it’s Freedom

  • @panpiper
    @panpiper Рік тому

    It is a true joy to watch you working with your kids and teaching them. There is no better family building exercise. It brings tears to my eyes.

  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer 2 роки тому

    I drank a lot of cedar tea out there, it was a moral booster at times. Must have been super tough at time missing your boys. I didn’t have any yet when I was on the show. At the same time, I imagine they could also give you strength out there to stay.

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter 2 роки тому

      Yeah, it can go both ways. In the end, I ended up drawing a lot of strength from them.

  • @Go_eagles94
    @Go_eagles94 2 роки тому

    Great example of fatherhood and leadership. Makes me excited to have my own kids someday

  • @fulcrum789
    @fulcrum789 3 роки тому +4

    I love it. The Family time is priceless, I just got back from camping with the family God blessed me with, and encourage people to spend time and do the types of things we see Clay achieve with his family. Invest time in your kids it has the best return in the end.

  • @Kelleena1on1
    @Kelleena1on1 3 роки тому +1

    That was beautiful i sent it to my son for his son , :) ty Jesus

  • @justinpartington9220
    @justinpartington9220 2 роки тому

    Love this video great to see the young bucks of this world learning old world skills)))

  • @Tobez
    @Tobez 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos have been a sanctuary away from the chaos of the world right now. Thanks for posting

  • @jameskuich657
    @jameskuich657 2 роки тому

    Finn already has it. Kid wants to work and learn, you can tell its fun for him. Great work ethics already. Led by his pops.

  • @WHEREVER-I-ROAM
    @WHEREVER-I-ROAM 3 роки тому

    Heck in 50 years these will STILL be on UA-cam, YOUR BOYS WILL JUST GO TO THERE LIKED VIDEOS
    GREAT MENTOR YOU ARE CLAY

  • @MrArtifacts205
    @MrArtifacts205 2 роки тому

    I’ve been watching UA-cam for years and by far this is the best show I’ve seen yet.

  • @faronsteele8754
    @faronsteele8754 2 роки тому

    It's a blessing to do that with your boys be thankful

  • @paulredinger5830
    @paulredinger5830 Рік тому

    Your being a great dad to your kids brother! Well done. My dad never finished high school but he’s one of the smartest men I’ve ever known. He can make anything with anything. Great memories of him when I was a kid. Minus the holding the flashlight job. Seems I never got the light beam in the right place.🤪

  • @insatiable_mind
    @insatiable_mind 3 роки тому +1

    What a great experience for your boys! It’s so important to pass on knowledge and experience while making memories.

  • @nette49
    @nette49 3 роки тому

    I am so happy he won. I was so upset that with 4 left, Hurricane Ida hit us direct and devastated our towns. My house did well! But no power, no cable meant no Alone! I do have an iPad and iPhone with 4G so was able to find out who won. Was thrilled because I thought he was the one with the best survival skills and the best outlook and well he killed a deer! Congratulations Clay! I was rooting for you. Jeanette/Galliano, LA

  • @garyrunningfox6115
    @garyrunningfox6115 2 роки тому

    That's pretty awesome to get the kids involved. It helps give them skills for when they grow up. Plus spending time with Dad 😃👍🏼

  • @sandywu1016
    @sandywu1016 Рік тому +1

    Just came across Season 8 and yay you go Idahoan! I have no idea such shows exist! Crazy!Love the shelter especially the fire place 👍🏼 this is a great video with you and your sons replicated it with more details and spent time together 💪🏻

  • @MaineOffGrid.
    @MaineOffGrid. 2 роки тому

    These are great skills to be teaching those boys. They’re lucky to have a great Dad.

  • @edadan
    @edadan 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like sumac tea. Great fun for the boys. I remember doing things like this when I was in the Boy Scouts (50 years ago).

  • @jackspurlock8291
    @jackspurlock8291 3 роки тому

    I'm a father of three, all toddlers, but I loved this episode. Never thought, by any means, that you were a bad or non loving dad, but it shows through in this episode how much that time away from the boys showed YOU how much you love them.

  • @Q-BinTom
    @Q-BinTom 2 роки тому

    Making memories what it’s truly all about.

  • @EricTapio
    @EricTapio 10 місяців тому

    You sir are an inspiration to men everywhere!

  • @RespectMyAuthoritaah
    @RespectMyAuthoritaah 3 роки тому +1

    I love that you involve your sons. Great job. Great parenting.

  • @susanmyers3831
    @susanmyers3831 3 роки тому

    How nice seeing a man and his sons working together on a project. You are going to raise great kids.

  • @jake6370
    @jake6370 2 роки тому

    Great daddy with great advice. "Focus on accuracy son, not power" doing great Clay keep it up

  • @conierodulfo7200
    @conierodulfo7200 3 роки тому

    Much respect for clay s family. Very much respect for History Channel. Tyvm.

  • @Mark.remarking
    @Mark.remarking Рік тому

    Good job boys. And big thanks for the cameraman.

  • @SethRLewis
    @SethRLewis Рік тому

    You sir, are awesome. What a great set of memories and skills these kids will have.

  • @RoyBlumenthal
    @RoyBlumenthal 3 роки тому

    Wow! Just awesome. Craftsmanship. Skill. Knowledge. Understanding. Strategy. I'm blown away.

  • @mr.fisher3973
    @mr.fisher3973 3 роки тому +11

    Excellent shelter - I really love how your boys got to help - that is a lesson they will never forget. Getting ready to sit down and watch the new episode - god bless and take care.

  • @philipsutton2316
    @philipsutton2316 3 роки тому +6

    Your boys will grow up good kids Clay - they have a fantastic 'significant male' in their lives. I'm a high school teacher in Australia and boys who have no SM in their lives grow up angry, they don't respect woman and they are like a ship with no rudder. You are doing a fantastic job mate so keep up the good work!

  • @michaeldavenport990
    @michaeldavenport990 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff Clay! Making memories with those boys is your life’s work amigo.

  • @homerwalden2753
    @homerwalden2753 Рік тому

    Hey Clay thank you for sharing this awesome shelter, i watched the show and it was too fast to see how you did the build. Also thanks for letting your boys help out, it reminded me of my time spent with my dad teaching me survival stuff. Im 69 and sent in my application to the casting call for Alone, ill be 70 when they pick my name out of the applicants. I have learned so much watching the 10 seasons. I have also enjoyed your other posts on archery, trapping and all. You have been my favorite contestant so far! Thanks again!
    Homer

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter Рік тому

      Thanks Homer. Good luck

    • @homerwalden2753
      @homerwalden2753 Рік тому

      @@clayhayeshunter thanks man I'll need it 70 and crazy I guess!

    • @homerwalden2753
      @homerwalden2753 Рік тому

      I got your book, that will help, I'm really enjoying it

  • @dannymoore3059
    @dannymoore3059 3 роки тому +2

    Those boys working with you. That's good parenting! I love the tools that you made. You made tools to make tools. Lol. Other contestants may have put in the detail/time you did but it doesn't show up on the show like yours has. The little things like cutting notch in a pole to hold another pole in place, then wire it tight. Seems others have just wired it together. Genuine stuff!

  • @donavanmcelroy6263
    @donavanmcelroy6263 2 роки тому

    Your boys will probably remember this for the rest their lives. So fun to watch you working with them.
    I hope you’re enjoying your prize money! 👍👍

  • @jacquiblanchard3131
    @jacquiblanchard3131 Рік тому

    This was wonderful, Clay. What a great experience to share with your boys.
    It would be really cool to get your kids involved with the next season of the Skills Challenge. Seeing you all building stuff with the next generation would be awesome! My 9 year old enjoys watching Alone, especially the skills challenge, but she gets much more inspired when she sees kids her age out there doing this stuff. Thanks for sharing, from both of us to all of you.

  • @conierodulfo7200
    @conierodulfo7200 3 роки тому

    Clay is a master. He s great. He knows what s he s doin. A young master survivarlist

  • @ckysusanliu
    @ckysusanliu 3 роки тому

    Kids are lucky to have a dad like that. Good family. Editor, please also give older son some close up as well. ;)

  • @wesrobmat
    @wesrobmat 3 роки тому +4

    Congrats on the win! I knew you could do it!

  • @ScottRauber
    @ScottRauber 3 роки тому +2

    Good job dad! The experience and memory are epic for these 2!! TY

  • @keeianfazilkee8552
    @keeianfazilkee8552 3 роки тому

    This is inspired.. during this world pandemic , it is good to be with family... thanks....

  • @polishpicl
    @polishpicl 3 роки тому

    Play in the mud for young and old boys NEVER gets old!!!! Way to go dad!!!

  • @iwansriwidodo6223
    @iwansriwidodo6223 Рік тому

    You are a good Dad,

  • @hatcherbyron
    @hatcherbyron 3 роки тому

    Clay I liked ya before buddy. But I respect you now more than I did before. And that says a lot!!

  • @matthewrandall9833
    @matthewrandall9833 2 роки тому

    What a brilliant way to bond with your kids

  • @rollinabode5222
    @rollinabode5222 3 роки тому +1

    I love how you share your tea out of one mug❤️

  • @dewannaglow8365
    @dewannaglow8365 Рік тому

    You’re such an amazing father❤

  • @wilderliving1704
    @wilderliving1704 Рік тому

    Your boys are precious.

  • @dawnfirephotography
    @dawnfirephotography Рік тому

    Those boys are extremely lucky to have you as their father Clay.

  • @KAJUSURVIVAL
    @KAJUSURVIVAL 3 місяці тому

    Kren sobat ❤❤ hati-hati dalam beraktifitas, sukses selalu, salam kenal 🙏

  • @HarryAdee
    @HarryAdee 2 роки тому

    Im very late for Season 8. Congratulation! You deserved it.

  • @Brandon-so9fp
    @Brandon-so9fp 2 роки тому

    I remember fondly running around the forest barefoot, building shelters with my dad (Hunting blinds).

  • @charlesleblanc6638
    @charlesleblanc6638 3 роки тому

    These boys are lucky to have a dad like you.

  • @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK
    @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK Рік тому +1

    Fantastic build! Great video! Well done!

  • @kafir76
    @kafir76 Рік тому +2

    In Russia, stoves in houses are built inside the house, and in America, a fireplace is made almost on the street.

  • @fearyoshi8416
    @fearyoshi8416 2 роки тому

    The one thing I loved was when he told his son to focus on accuracy and not power. That is in itself is power and powerful

  • @gcruishank9663
    @gcruishank9663 2 роки тому

    Love watching Clays videos, so many great bushcraft skills.

  • @A.C._Taylor
    @A.C._Taylor 3 роки тому

    This ain’t your first rodeo. Passing on these skills to you children is invaluable.
    Reminds me of my father, brother, and myself doing similar things. You even kind of talk like my father did. Mad respect and another great video.

  • @C4Carriger
    @C4Carriger 3 роки тому +1

    Watching your sons help you build that shelter was priceless. It reminds me of when I was young, with my friends building huts in the woods. The bow hanging on the front was perfect.

  • @susanriley6414
    @susanriley6414 Рік тому

    awesome.God bless you all.

  • @franotoole2702
    @franotoole2702 3 роки тому

    Great project for the kids clay. Nice and sturdy design. Even with just the basics of it it would still be a good shelter, very adaptable.

  • @achilleswrath1368
    @achilleswrath1368 Рік тому

    Now that's a Dad. Well done brother, teaching boys how to be men.

  • @Aethelvlad
    @Aethelvlad Рік тому

    That there boy is gonna grow up to be a great man like you

  • @bushcraftsurvivallifestyle8389
    @bushcraftsurvivallifestyle8389 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love this it's warming to the bush craft soul

  • @gabemorris6692
    @gabemorris6692 2 роки тому

    This is such a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @danieltritt1039
    @danieltritt1039 3 роки тому +7

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours yet! I always enjoy seeing the boys participating. I have two boys of similar age and I love making memories with them just like this! They love the videos too. Keep up the good work!

  • @shaggys73
    @shaggys73 3 роки тому +1

    this was really great to watch! memories for life for those boys!