My favorite guest you've had on. I'm 74 years young and love to bow hunt. The overhead limb suggestion is great information. I hate the idea of ever climbing another tree or carrying the stuff needed for such. So much of the stuff on UA-cam falls way short of helpful. Thanks for this guest. O, the out in the field content rocks.
Travis is so humble. With a lot of "youtube hunters" I may only believe half of what they preach. But I believe every single word Travis says. Also, that picture with the big buck at the base of that cypress is one of the most epic deer kill pics I've seen.
Great informative video. I am an older man and now I'm totally hunting from the ground. It's about time someone put a video out about how to effectively hunt from the ground. Thank you...
I hunt from the ground in Archery without a blind and have had a lot of success, also got a Tom (12 inch beard gobbler) on the ground with a bow without a blind. I usually try to find a fat tree and i move the leafs and stuff 2-3 feet from all around the tree. When i hear deer coming i get behind the tree from where it’s coming from. Got two bucks in the 150’s off the ground….one was 5 feet away.
I’m so close to getting my first deer, and ground hunting w my recurve + ghillie suit makes it about as hard as it gets! I’m thinking these tips around brushing yourself in especially above may help seal the deal.
I think overhead cover is great, I just added camo tape to my box blind ceiling recently. I know last week, I had just climbed in and unpacked a box of dingdongs, a big ole spike came in and started chowing at the feeder. No way he would have come in without the ceiling camo with all that movement. Long story short, if I would have sighted in my crossbow, he would be in the freezer! I’ll get him next time hopefully!
Setting up on the ground near the known deer travel corridor is my favorite hunt style. Highly camouflaged in a ghillie suit with my face AND hands covered. I’ve used a “ loose leaf “ type coat and pants for years. It’s very light weight and breathable. At 75 years old I am usually sitting on a low profile folding camp stool. It’s so rewarding to take game from being on the ground. Something I really believe in is using the original Scentkiller brand scent destroyer. So many many close ( 10-15 FEET) encounters with deer, coyote, bobcat, pigs etc over years is my reasoning. I nearly caught a turkey once by hand he was so close. Sitting around with your face shining to make videos isn’t the wise thing to do when ground hunting. To be successful every year for many years you need to disappear physically and get your mind in a hunting/ killing mode. Thinking like a predator, IMO, is a huge part of being successful. Just my $.02!
Heck yah! I got my first buck this year and i was standing in front of a giant oak tree. Was looking over a deer trail. Right at last light, one single deer came in and it was a mature 10 point buck. Stuck him 7 yards away with my recurve. Oh man what a rush it was
That's why I hide inside deadfalls along creek bottoms between major trails and/or funnels. The deer are used to seeing it, so they don't pay any attention to it as they travel past from bedding to food. it's the perfect natural cover blind!
Last year I was able to take my second buck ever, first archery. Took him from my butt on the ground. I was sitting one night and realized a spot where there was unexpected high activity and saw a big buck chasing does. Was able to brush in the edge of the cornfield overlooking this little 1/10 acre opening. I was successful. It was a rush, mainly because I am not a great hunter and this plan actually worked.
I love making and hunting in natural ground blinds made up of logs, branches and treetops. Only my Head is above the blind. Since I may sit dark until dark, I have a stool or a bench.
Great video. The simple, practical instructions were really helpful. It's my first year hunting, and I always feel like I'm either not hidden well enough, or I can't shoot from where I'm hiding. This cleared up that confusion for me.
I take his practice of making an impromptu hide a bit further. A section of Hunter Specialties CAMO LEAF BLIND material is perfect for setting up an ground hide. It weighs nothing and I can get two useful pieces by cutting the 12' length in half. I cut slits around the perimter to enhance the 3D effect and since the material is a synthetic, I can leave it outside so it doesn't collect unwanted odors. I've had deer come within 20 feet more times than I can count.
2 days ago I was looking for a tree to climb when a doe group came out of nowhere. I ducked down with nothing but a tiny sapling in front of me and a branch with a few leaves right above my head. They walked within 10 yards and didn’t see me until I tried to draw and got busted by one of them. I might not even bring my saddle into that spot next time, and I just added a ghillie suit to my cart lol
You guys been getting me closer and closer watching him setup his hide made me feel like im doing something right this is my third year hunting. 2nd year with a bow. Im yet to get a deer but im getting close. Found my first couple scrapes. I try to make youtube videos about it but i suck lol
@@DwFritz23 I went 10 year without getting a buck, I learned a lot from all of my mistakes. Missed 1, wounded 1, ruined a lot. Just keep adjusting and figuring it out. Good luck. FYI my wife and kids were making fun of me and said i must walk like shrek in the woods...
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen loved it!!! and love y’all guys content, been listening about two to three years now. finally got a show based for southern hunters. I listen to you guys podcast on the way to the woods. very informative and covers many different scenarios, public, private, trophy hunting, weekend warriors and most important the regular working man with limited hunts per season due to working hours. hunting down here in central Mississippi and Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, is different and challenging. But we do have big mature bucks that weigh in high and score high to. I figured most Mississippi guys don’t care about record books so they don’t document hunts and submit deer? thanks for all the hard work you guys put into the show it helps the industry.
People look down on recurve but i wouldn't want to hunt with anything else. Its so light and reliable. And if a deer comes into your 10-15 yard wheelhouse, recurves are very effective. More quiet too. His setup next to that big tree is exactly how i took my first buck ever this year. A Pope and Young buck at that. You might ne sitting there thinking your out of the game with a recurve but you aren't. You're in the game. You didn't make a racket hanging a stand, you just slip into the area unseen and quietly. And you wait in the shsdows until the deer start moving. I think if your sitting on the ground, its important to have a good wind that day. Not crazy breezy but not calm either, just a good steady wind.
My favorite guest you've had on. I'm 74 years young and love to bow hunt. The overhead limb suggestion is great information. I hate the idea of ever climbing another tree or carrying the stuff needed for such. So much of the stuff on UA-cam falls way short of helpful. Thanks for this guest. O, the out in the field content rocks.
We are glad you find it helpful! Good luck this season!
74 and still bow hunting...... daaayum.
Travis is so humble. With a lot of "youtube hunters" I may only believe half of what they preach. But I believe every single word Travis says. Also, that picture with the big buck at the base of that cypress is one of the most epic deer kill pics I've seen.
Don’t miss his next episode with us! It will come out in a few weeks
I'm 66 but new to trad archery hunting and trying to learn as much as possible. This really helps. Thanks for the video!!
Yessir! More ground hunting tips please!
Great informative video. I am an older man and now I'm totally hunting from the ground. It's about time someone put a video out about how to effectively hunt from the ground. Thank you...
I hunt from the ground in Archery without a blind and have had a lot of success, also got a Tom (12 inch beard gobbler) on the ground with a bow without a blind.
I usually try to find a fat tree and i move the leafs and stuff 2-3 feet from all around the tree. When i hear deer coming i get behind the tree from where it’s coming from. Got two bucks in the 150’s off the ground….one was 5 feet away.
i think this is the best episode yet
I’m so close to getting my first deer, and ground hunting w my recurve + ghillie suit makes it about as hard as it gets! I’m thinking these tips around brushing yourself in especially above may help seal the deal.
We hope you have some success! Check out this episode as well if you're focused on ground hunting. ua-cam.com/video/1ouRif0YXMA/v-deo.html
Good stuff Travis!
Like thinking individuals him and I. I’ve been hunting this way for years great content love it keep it coming.
I think overhead cover is great, I just added camo tape to my box blind ceiling recently. I know last week, I had just climbed in and unpacked a box of dingdongs, a big ole spike came in and started chowing at the feeder. No way he would have come in without the ceiling camo with all that movement. Long story short, if I would have sighted in my crossbow, he would be in the freezer! I’ll get him next time hopefully!
Setting up on the ground near the known deer travel corridor is my favorite hunt style. Highly camouflaged in a ghillie suit with my face AND hands covered. I’ve used a “ loose leaf “ type coat and pants for years. It’s very light weight and breathable. At 75 years old I am usually sitting on a low profile folding camp stool. It’s so rewarding to take game from being on the ground. Something I really believe in is using the original Scentkiller brand scent destroyer. So many many close ( 10-15 FEET) encounters with deer, coyote, bobcat, pigs etc over years is my reasoning. I nearly caught a turkey once by hand he was so close. Sitting around with your face shining to make videos isn’t the wise thing to do when ground hunting. To be successful every year for many years you need to disappear physically and get your mind in a hunting/ killing mode. Thinking like a predator, IMO, is a huge part of being successful. Just my $.02!
Heck yah! I got my first buck this year and i was standing in front of a giant oak tree. Was looking over a deer trail. Right at last light, one single deer came in and it was a mature 10 point buck. Stuck him 7 yards away with my recurve. Oh man what a rush it was
That's why I hide inside deadfalls along creek bottoms between major trails and/or funnels. The deer are used to seeing it, so they don't pay any attention to it as they travel past from bedding to food. it's the perfect natural cover blind!
Thanks need more videos with travis
Last year I was able to take my second buck ever, first archery. Took him from my butt on the ground. I was sitting one night and realized a spot where there was unexpected high activity and saw a big buck chasing does. Was able to brush in the edge of the cornfield overlooking this little 1/10 acre opening. I was successful. It was a rush, mainly because I am not a great hunter and this plan actually worked.
I love making and hunting in natural ground blinds made up of logs, branches and treetops. Only my Head is above the blind. Since I may sit dark until dark, I have a stool or a bench.
Great video. The simple, practical instructions were really helpful. It's my first year hunting, and I always feel like I'm either not hidden well enough, or I can't shoot from where I'm hiding. This cleared up that confusion for me.
great information here.
Thanks! Glad you liked the video!
I take his practice of making an impromptu hide a bit further. A section of Hunter Specialties CAMO LEAF BLIND material is perfect for setting up an ground hide. It weighs nothing and I can get two useful pieces by cutting the 12' length in half. I cut slits around the perimter to enhance the 3D effect and since the material is a synthetic, I can leave it outside so it doesn't collect unwanted odors. I've had deer come within 20 feet more times than I can count.
2 days ago I was looking for a tree to climb when a doe group came out of nowhere. I ducked down with nothing but a tiny sapling in front of me and a branch with a few leaves right above my head. They walked within 10 yards and didn’t see me until I tried to draw and got busted by one of them. I might not even bring my saddle into that spot next time, and I just added a ghillie suit to my cart lol
Sounds like a wild encounter! Good luck next time!
Is ground hunting as a successful as a saddle hunting?
Yo, did you just disappear at 8:25?
I’d have to agree with Travis, the long bow does give you more versatility and allow you to draw in more positions, but it still has its…..drawbacks 😅
Thank you!
You guys been getting me closer and closer watching him setup his hide made me feel like im doing something right this is my third year hunting. 2nd year with a bow. Im yet to get a deer but im getting close. Found my first couple scrapes. I try to make youtube videos about it but i suck lol
We are so similar in experience. 3rd year hunting, 2nd year bow hunting, and have yet to bag a deer. Good luck to you this year!
Trust me it's worth the grind.
@@DwFritz23 I went 10 year without getting a buck, I learned a lot from all of my mistakes. Missed 1, wounded 1, ruined a lot. Just keep adjusting and figuring it out. Good luck. FYI my wife and kids were making fun of me and said i must walk like shrek in the woods...
Wish east PA's forest were this 'clean' ! Most woodlands are full of thick brushes 🙄
Military Crest is the term for what he said bucks were traveling along
Clean a spot off and be still the best mobile setup of all
Any ideal what kind of ghillie suit Mr. Travis uses ?
I wish deer would walk around wide open woods like that where I live 😕
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This seemed very suspect until you said ghillie suit and than it made sense
Glad we were able to clarify that!
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen thanks for the great content I am an avid listener from northern Alberta
This guy makes me lol
TARPOLION
I’m not attempting to put words in his mouth….he’s saying one needs ‘depth’
Killer
Aight now yall giving away the real secrets let them guys keep paying all that money for sticks and saddles and 1000 dollar bows
Glad you liked it!
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen loved it!!! and love y’all guys content, been listening about two to three years now. finally got a show based for southern hunters. I listen to you guys podcast on the way to the woods. very informative and covers many different scenarios, public, private, trophy hunting, weekend warriors and most important the regular working man with limited hunts per season due to working hours. hunting down here in central Mississippi and Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, is different and challenging. But we do have big mature bucks that weigh in high and score high to. I figured most Mississippi guys don’t care about record books so they don’t document hunts and submit deer? thanks for all the hard work you guys put into the show it helps the industry.
People look down on recurve but i wouldn't want to hunt with anything else. Its so light and reliable. And if a deer comes into your 10-15 yard wheelhouse, recurves are very effective. More quiet too. His setup next to that big tree is exactly how i took my first buck ever this year. A Pope and Young buck at that. You might ne sitting there thinking your out of the game with a recurve but you aren't. You're in the game. You didn't make a racket hanging a stand, you just slip into the area unseen and quietly. And you wait in the shsdows until the deer start moving. I think if your sitting on the ground, its important to have a good wind that day. Not crazy breezy but not calm either, just a good steady wind.
whoah whoah woah.... "indian style"?! good way to get your channel canceled LOL JK GUYS great video