IDAHO - 2023 General Season Backcountry Mule Deer

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • Solo backpack hunting for Mule Deer in central Idaho during the 2023 General season. Traveling deep into the backcountry by motorcycle and on foot, I was able to find enough deer and bucks for an enjoyable hunt. Watch, enjoy, like and subscribe for more. As always, thank you for watching!
    -Todd Harney
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  • @kqc8224
    @kqc8224 10 місяців тому +6

    Hey Todd…. I’m still following your channel, ever since my 2020 elk hunt with you. I was stoked to see your video pop up. It was every bit of what I expect from you, tons of work and dedication to every minute of the hunt. Love to see a real adventure and you had one, with a nice Buck on top! Well done!!! Kenny

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Thank you Kenny! Always appreciate your supportive and thoughtful responses. All the best to you and yours.

  • @USAsportsmanIdaho
    @USAsportsmanIdaho 13 днів тому

    I absolutely would have taken that deer too. Nothing special about a generic four point but a buck carrying a saber on his head is awesome. Great video, nice to see a hunter not playing to the camera but documenting a solo hunt. I also believe stone glacier grey is the best gear for any terrain and thanks for sharing your experiences with us, video recording solo is lot of extra work.

  • @AlmjeldXXX
    @AlmjeldXXX 10 місяців тому +4

    I like the way you hunt. Great points at the end. I’ve done this sorta hard shit. It’s mostly mental.

    • @user-zu2bw7ig5v
      @user-zu2bw7ig5v 10 місяців тому +1

      I feel ya there! Packed an elk out 4 miles one time in Washington took 2 good days. Don't want to do it again.

  • @Jake_K.
    @Jake_K. 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video. As much as I enjoy hunt camp with friends a solo hunt provides a level of satisfaction that is tough to beat.

  • @MrSeafoo
    @MrSeafoo 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m trying to watch your vid with one eye and watch the World Series with the other lol. Awesome!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Luckily this video is about as fast paced as a baseball game 🐢

  • @user-qg9fj4yj9g
    @user-qg9fj4yj9g 27 днів тому

    That’s dedication brother, great video 😁👍💪

  • @danielprice4933
    @danielprice4933 10 місяців тому +2

    Hell yeah man! Thanks for the new vid!

  • @justinnorman8580
    @justinnorman8580 9 місяців тому

    I love that you highlighted the difficulties. Yes, it sucks but it’s oh so rewarding to those that persevere through the suck. It builds you as a person in so many ways. Nice work!!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Exactly. Thank you for watching.

  • @scottburgess696
    @scottburgess696 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your hunt, at first I thought it sure seems like a ton of work to shoot a small deer, but! Its really nice to watch a video that emphasizes the experience of the hunt rather than the size of the horns packed out. Not many people in the world would do the hard work! Great video!!

  • @dillondutson8364
    @dillondutson8364 10 місяців тому +1

    Great to see another awesome hunt from ya!

  • @deepwood4
    @deepwood4 2 місяці тому

    The first four minutes of the video are exactly how I imagined a Missing 411 story to begin.

  • @michaelmann3636
    @michaelmann3636 7 місяців тому

    You have always been an extremely driven individual. Great job 👍 Be safe and best of luck always.

  • @washmuleyhunter
    @washmuleyhunter 2 місяці тому

    Great shot. Nice hunt. Remember hunting isn't hiking. Find the hiding spots and you'll find the bigger deer.

  • @406highlanders
    @406highlanders 9 місяців тому

    You put together some very entertaining videos, enjoy what you got going on. After a year the meats all gone the antlers are covered in cob webs and dust, but the memories are what really matter and when you have a great video to help with the memories, that's the real trophy

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for that. True, it’s already been fun to go back and watch the few-year-old hunts. Wish I would have started capturing more on video sooner. Been some good ones over the years. Appreciate you watching.

  • @armandoveloz5644
    @armandoveloz5644 10 місяців тому

    True words “ be prepared and comfortable with the not being comfortable “ in some many words or at least how I took it. Sucks but that goes away. Great vid.

  • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
    @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 10 місяців тому +1

    “Sure there are parts like this that…fuc*kin’ suck!” I went from kind of sitting here nodding in agreement to what you were saying to just laughing out loud.
    Love your demeanor, humbleness, and video style. Well done! I didn’t smash the like button but I did subscribe some time ago, that should be good enough 😃

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Good to hear the like button was safe beneath your hands. Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughtful comment. Much appreciated!

  • @ronaldwinkler361
    @ronaldwinkler361 10 місяців тому

    Inspirational. I have always said " no matter what unit you hunt, there are deer to be found. It all depends on how hard you want to work to find it"

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Exactly. Put in a good effort and it’s only a matter of time and maybe a bit of luck in any unit.

  • @alaskaadventureservices6246
    @alaskaadventureservices6246 10 місяців тому

    This is why I so wanted Todd Harney to guide sheep hunts for me! Nice work, embracing the suck!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching Eric!

  • @ryan6937
    @ryan6937 9 місяців тому

    Todd, I love watching all your videos and really hope you keep producing them!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for the motivation to keep making them. I have another hunt lined up in a couple weeks for the next video.

  • @noelslater822
    @noelslater822 10 місяців тому

    Congrats! Looks very well earned! I admire you soloists for getting after it by yourselves! Well done!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! It’s more rewarding than it is easy that’s for sure.

  • @samlewis6314
    @samlewis6314 9 місяців тому

    Nice work, Congratulations! You did something special here by taking time to backpack into the backcountry and let alone Film all of it. Got my first buck this month and dream of doing a backcountry hunt like this in the near future. Thanks very much for sharing this hunt.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Congratulations on your first buck! That’s a special occasion that can’t happen twice. Hope you soaked it in.

  • @MtnTechie
    @MtnTechie 10 місяців тому

    Well said during the pack out. Nicely done.

  • @miketoopitsin9449
    @miketoopitsin9449 10 місяців тому

    This is definitely my type of hunting. Had a successful solo goat hunt few years ago and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The reward always outweighs the effort once you’re sitting at home after a good hunt

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Yes sir! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @triplegap
    @triplegap 10 місяців тому

    Glad to see another Dad solo hunting out there!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Yessir! Gotta love shoehorning hunting gear between a couple of car seats.

  • @kdkulhanek
    @kdkulhanek 10 місяців тому

    You dont post much but when you do you come out with a BANG! Great job amigo, I am looking for some of those memories you speak on

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Appreciate that. I get shy about posting “too much”.

  • @MrWolfman104
    @MrWolfman104 4 місяці тому

    What an amazing rifle. Quite the price tag on those rifles though lol! Great cartridge too. I'll have to settle with my Savage .270 Weather Warrior until I win the lottery. Great hunt!! Love these videos.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  4 місяці тому +1

      Looks like you got sucked into a rabbit hole on my videos last night. Thank you for watching!

    • @MrWolfman104
      @MrWolfman104 4 місяці тому

      @@toddharney I surely did! Keep em coming!

  • @aquila_brown
    @aquila_brown 9 місяців тому

    Fun hunt to watch

  • @MattyD253
    @MattyD253 2 місяці тому

    Solid video! Great shot👍🏻

  • @oscarlamas8764
    @oscarlamas8764 9 місяців тому

    Love the video!
    Great content! Thanks for sharing
    Congrats!

  • @XOutdoors1
    @XOutdoors1 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video man! Good job on getting that buck!

  • @trussell2505
    @trussell2505 9 місяців тому

    Another great video brother, keep them coming, they are motivating.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. Got another week of deer hunting planned next week so there will be another soon.

  • @ridgelinehunting
    @ridgelinehunting 10 місяців тому

    What a hunt that’s awesome

  • @eaglecapoutdoors
    @eaglecapoutdoors 9 місяців тому

    Nice work! Congrats on a great buck!

  • @chriscarr6392
    @chriscarr6392 10 місяців тому

    Great shot, nice buck! Congratulations!

  • @Dillondeitz
    @Dillondeitz 10 місяців тому

    Hell yeah, Todd

  • @prestonjoy8092
    @prestonjoy8092 9 місяців тому

    Great Adventure...

  • @jaredbechtel345
    @jaredbechtel345 10 місяців тому

    Awesome shot! Congrats

  • @deepwood4
    @deepwood4 2 місяці тому

    Nice shot!

  • @7mm08ts
    @7mm08ts 10 місяців тому

    Hey Todd, awesome hunt Mate. Similar to my backpack hunting style here in New Zealand…. Get up high,glass glass glass!.
    Cheers for sharing 👌

  • @WayBackOutdoors
    @WayBackOutdoors 10 місяців тому

    Love your stuff brother! Wish everyone could make it as raw an honest as you do! Keep em comin!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Much appreciated. Raw and honest is exactly what I’m going for. Big compliment, thank you.

  • @user-fx2ro9yc7i
    @user-fx2ro9yc7i 10 місяців тому

    Awesome hunt! Great message and congrats on your mule deer success.

  • @Rockybay23
    @Rockybay23 9 місяців тому

    Your videos always rock. Great job!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for coming back. Starting on the next one this weekend.

  • @skippylippy547
    @skippylippy547 9 місяців тому

    This is hard-core! That just takes my breath away. Great accomplishment Todd. 👍
    I've only done 2 trips like this by myself where I had to carry a load of venison out. I decided that I got too old for that sort of thing after that.
    That's quite a rifle and cartridge you have there! Wow.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Getting too old for it scares the hell out of me, and is big motivation to stay healthy and in shape as long as I can. Thanks for watching and congrats on your own success.

  • @dederonair
    @dederonair 10 місяців тому

    Great adventure and some nice meat! love that rifle and the shermans!!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      That Sherman Short is badass. 208 grains driving tacks with hardly any recoil.

  • @fuenstock
    @fuenstock 10 місяців тому

    Love the videos!
    Great shot on that buck!

  • @marke219
    @marke219 9 місяців тому

    Of all the pursuits humans engage in......to me, this is the absolute high point!

  • @blackdiamond6993
    @blackdiamond6993 7 місяців тому

    I saw you on that trail me and 2 others but don't worry we didn't see anything in that canyon either.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  6 місяців тому

      You guys were the only other ones I rode by on that trail. That section past where you were sitting scared the hell out of me.

  • @mikehomsley4541
    @mikehomsley4541 10 місяців тому

    Hello:
    No more tuna packets? Ha ha, you took all the words out of my mouth this hunt. Such a grid to comment to these hunts. In the past I kind of give up. You go we’re no one wants to and you find animals, hats off, plus solo, plus filming. I had my best hunting this year, and yes most difficult pack out in dark. When done you can’t wait to go back, challenge, see what we are made of. It hurts, but we call it fun. Great hunt thanks for sharing.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words. And congratulations on your good season! Tuna was not missed on this hunt.

  • @reapergrim76
    @reapergrim76 10 місяців тому

    Awesome stuff! 👌 😊

  • @user-qk4qr2zg9h
    @user-qk4qr2zg9h 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed your hunt. Nice shot. Beautiful country. I’m jealous 😂. Hopefully I get to do a hunt like that before I get too old 😊

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  3 місяці тому +1

      Make it happen. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

  • @keithpeterson9486
    @keithpeterson9486 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching it so fast Keith 👍🏼

  • @KC-7mm
    @KC-7mm 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff man congrats on your buck.

  • @MilesofBeard
    @MilesofBeard 10 місяців тому

    Nice job!

  • @lukebutterfield576
    @lukebutterfield576 10 місяців тому

    Nice work and congrats

  • @tonymorrison5023
    @tonymorrison5023 6 місяців тому

    great video

  • @chrismulvaney1092
    @chrismulvaney1092 9 місяців тому

    Nice work

  • @86mhayez
    @86mhayez 10 місяців тому

    Great content!

  • @michaelashford2073
    @michaelashford2073 10 місяців тому

    I can’t wait to learn to do this stuff on my own

  • @bucksnboils
    @bucksnboils 9 місяців тому

    Cool hunt! I like that rifle, been thinking about getting an allterra.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Call and ask for me if you have questions about them.

  • @royhoglund1322
    @royhoglund1322 10 місяців тому

    Nice job Todd, congrats!

  • @toddschultz7477
    @toddschultz7477 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff

  • @loganelkins8084
    @loganelkins8084 6 місяців тому

    Daggone awesome video man!!!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  6 місяців тому

      Much appreciated, thanks for watching 👍🏼

  • @craigleonardjr
    @craigleonardjr 10 місяців тому +1

    Been patiently waiting for another hunt film, Todd - thank you!! These are awesome. I felt that "fuck" so hard when the chain came off the sprocket hahaha. Cool buck and a memorable adventure!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Man I had some way worse moments with the bike that I didn’t get on film because it was too life-threatening. Not going to be my preferred mode of transport going forward. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @idaho2ndgens240
    @idaho2ndgens240 10 місяців тому

    Dang nice shooting and a fine buck. Way to go! I like to shoot off my tripod on side hills, using the scope mount on mounted on the forearm of the stock. Whatever works though for each person. You might try some micro spikes on those slippery snow covered slopes, sure helps me anyway. Good hunting!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Yeah I was in an awkward position. Considered lining up left handed for the angle of the hill. I’m putting an Arca rail on my rifle this week for quick adapting to my tripod.

  • @rclouse79
    @rclouse79 10 місяців тому

    I have always held a semi-negative view of people motorcycling into where I hunt. That being said, I hiked up a trail into an area I have accessed from a different way. After hiking it, I thought there is no way I would or could take a motorcycle up it. As long as people stay on approved trials, good for them. Nice video.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Same here! Or maybe I was jealous that they were getting in there easier. After this hunt I don’t foresee using one very often. Legs only into places without a motorcycle trail is a solid recipe.

  • @michaelcarr7544
    @michaelcarr7544 9 місяців тому

    That poor T-Dub took a beating. How was the ride out?

  • @crazedsativa9253
    @crazedsativa9253 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely love your videos, i went on my first hunt up in idaho this season and have to say the country up there is beautiful. Out of curiosity will you say what unit you were in, if not i understand. Thanks for the great videos.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks you for watching! Zero chance of saying what unit. Not only for myself but out of respect for anyone else who hunts there. It doesn’t really matter though, this hunt would have been the same or better in any of them.

  • @johnnythevis9486
    @johnnythevis9486 9 місяців тому

    Realest hunting videos out there! What tent is that? Not sure I’ve seen a freestanding Dyneema tent with a floor before, but that’s much more my speed than the trekking pole tents and floorless shelters!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! “Real” is exactly what I’m going for so that’s appreciated. The tent is a TarpTent Double Rainbow Li. I really like it, 3 full seasons strong now without issue.

    • @johnnythevis9486
      @johnnythevis9486 9 місяців тому

      You’re welcome! And that’s awesome, thank you!

  • @mikethetreeguy
    @mikethetreeguy День тому

    You should be on a CR500 !!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  День тому

      @@mikethetreeguy haha! That would be hilarious.

  • @bearbuster1731
    @bearbuster1731 10 місяців тому +1

    Very unfortunate youtube hunters think they have to post what state they hunt... You don't.... Idaho used to be a great place to hunt before youtube brought a camper to every pullout.... Thanks boys, hope the clicks are worth it....

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Still a great place to hunt, and everyone knew that you could hunt deer in Idaho long before UA-cam was a thing. I’d put far more blame on the online companies built on teaching people how to acquire tags step-by-step with constant reminders on deadlines, where to go, etc. An exponentially growing human population, high tag quotas, there are all kinds of reasons why more people are in the mountains. Someone saying what state they’re in on their video is pretty low on the list of reasons why. With all that said, I had Zero competition with other hunters on this hunt.

  • @madman432000
    @madman432000 10 місяців тому

    Gnarly looking tire on back of that bike

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Yeah it’s an atv tire on there so tight it doesn’t need air or a tube

  • @denali4860
    @denali4860 9 місяців тому

    Love the Videos you put out! Just curious about what caliber rifle you are running? Thank you in advance!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much - glad you like them. My rifle is an AllTerra Arms chambered in 300 Sherman Short Magnum. Shooting a 208 grain Hornady ELDM.

  • @davehaddad3229
    @davehaddad3229 9 місяців тому

    Congrats on your Muley Buck !
    What’s the weight of the boned out meat.

  • @csc131
    @csc131 10 місяців тому

    nice.. Big Sur Archer does it again... consistent freezer filler....

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      I can’t believe that old screen name still comes up! Thanks for watching man.

  • @cameronshaw4850
    @cameronshaw4850 6 місяців тому

    You need a Rokon

  • @trenthav
    @trenthav 9 місяців тому

    i would have taken the goofy looking one just because hes interesting

  • @keithbrock6410
    @keithbrock6410 10 місяців тому

    Great video and hunt, did you go back for the bike?

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +1

      Screw that bike! On the way out after my first stint it got so sketchy I couldn’t even think of filming it. I went back 2 weeks later and killed the buck in a different area. No motorcycle on that trip.

  • @CodyOutback
    @CodyOutback 10 місяців тому

    Great Hunt! Was that the cirque lite? If so, do you like it?

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      Yes, Cirque Lite. Easily my favorite and most versatile jacket / layer. Gotcha one.

  • @skippydirtyleg9322
    @skippydirtyleg9322 10 місяців тому

    Todd, awesome video as always man. What arca adapter are you using for your binos? Cheers from Montana.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      That’s an Outdoorsmans adapter. Best one out there and it’s not even close.

    • @skippydirtyleg9322
      @skippydirtyleg9322 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the response, I will have to pick one up. Happy Hunting good sir!@@toddharney

  • @peterparks8082
    @peterparks8082 7 місяців тому

    I was hoping you’d kill the stag!

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  6 місяців тому

      Thought about it, maybe he’ll be back in there this year a little bigger.

  • @mikethetreeguy
    @mikethetreeguy День тому

    Good job on being a MAN !

  • @vaquero7072
    @vaquero7072 10 місяців тому

    You need a horse my brother. Great video thanks for sharing

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому

      That sounds like more work than the motorcycle.

    • @vaquero7072
      @vaquero7072 9 місяців тому

      Lol 😂 it depends how your set up I think both have advantages and disadvantages

    • @vaquero7072
      @vaquero7072 9 місяців тому

      Either way love your content keep posting

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      @@vaquero7072 Much appreciated! Got another deer hunt in 2 weeks I'll make another video on.

  • @idahobob180
    @idahobob180 9 місяців тому

    If you didn't kill it the wolfs would. Soon you find no more game.

  • @im2lost
    @im2lost 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm serious when I say this... Thanks for NOT showing the road.

    • @nativeoutdoors1780
      @nativeoutdoors1780 10 місяців тому +1

      Kinda feels wrong, it's public land not your land

    • @im2lost
      @im2lost 10 місяців тому

      @@nativeoutdoors1780 he's not saying you can't go there, he's just not showing where he is.. Nothing wrong with that.

    • @user-zu2bw7ig5v
      @user-zu2bw7ig5v 10 місяців тому +2

      ​​@@nativeoutdoors1780I wouldn't have shown it either. He probably worked very hard scouting that area it would really suck to go there next year and have 50 guys in there! Go find your own area rather than scalp everyone else's.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +2

      @@user-zu2bw7ig5v or even worse, imagine if I screwed up someone else’s spot by showing the road. That would extra suck for them.

  • @coolweathermccoy
    @coolweathermccoy 9 місяців тому

    🏔🦾

  • @mathanialdunlap4648
    @mathanialdunlap4648 9 місяців тому

    You need e bike they are lighter

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      But why couldn’t they have named them something cooler than “e-bike”. So Prius-y.

  • @deerloversheridan3038
    @deerloversheridan3038 9 місяців тому

    Todd I've had that color of TW definatley the ugliest.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому +1

      Right? Who approved those colors?

  • @plowlane
    @plowlane 9 місяців тому

    Maybe you should scout trails before assuming you can just ride in 6 or 7 miles. Duh😂😂😂😂

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  9 місяців тому

      I did. Mountain biked that trail in July. Didn’t assume anything.

  • @brianhartley7384
    @brianhartley7384 10 місяців тому

    its a F Dink

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  10 місяців тому +3

      It definitely is. Smallest mule deer I’ve killed. All I’m doing here is simply sharing my hunt, not trying to act like this is some big buck or anything. Hope your UA-cam comment shit talking makes you feel good though.

    • @jinman4177
      @jinman4177 9 місяців тому

      🤣

  • @landonhardt7180
    @landonhardt7180 Місяць тому

    Lame.

    • @toddharney
      @toddharney  Місяць тому

      @@landonhardt7180 Thanks for watching!

  • @luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369
    @luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369 10 місяців тому

    Great video