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Great video! You are an ethical hunter and respect the laws. Those Game Wardens were polite and professional. Doing their jobs to get the people illegally hunting and fishing in your state. That sandwich sure looked good! Beautiful leaf changing colors! Thank you for posting.
@@dillpickle4558 If you lived in a rural area you may feel differently. I own quite a bit of land and have no issue with people hunting my land but I need to know them as my house is deep in the woods and I dont need some jack off shooting my kids or house. Laws were made for a reason.
There's a game warden up here that watches a section of the great lakes and one time he was talking about a nice trout I caught and we were confused as to where he was. Turns out he was about a mile and some away with high powered binoculars watching people fish.
They do this all over Alaska too. Hide in bushes to watch people fish. There is a lot of remote isolated fishing up there, which is why people are tempted to break the rules, but if you can get there, so can the officers.
@@littlegoobie Yeah, game wardens deserve a lot of respect for what they do, they are the people who maintain our natural resources by making sure people follow the rules. Without game wardens, I can safely say the sport wouldn't be what it is today.
I LOVE how you pick up your trash and even someone elses... I do that as well. Dad always taught us to leave it cleaner than you found it for the next guy! Excellent!!!
My dad taught me the same thing. Now its just a habit if I see something laying around i'll try to pick it up. Its also out of respect for the land owners too. They let people use that land and id hate to see that be cut off because of people not following the few rules they put out.
@Yuck Foutube I'm sure he is aware of the risk, and is taking the best precautions he can. I really appreciate the job that the wardens do esp when you have a fair one.
I remember when I first started bird hunting we had ruffed grouse everywhere but they got wiped out, never even see them anymore. There are some places you can find pheasant and sometimes chukar but the quail and grouse are unfortunately a thing of the past, thanks for showing a good ethical hunt made me smile.
Awesome example of positive interaction with law-enforcment (while handling firearms!) I've never had a bad run in the conservation officers here in Ontario. Great stuff man!
Thanks for representing the sport in a positive light. It is always easier in the long run to do things the right and legal way. It also ensures future generations can enjoy the hunt.
Absolutely amazing.... I’m no lawyer but I have always been told that a game warden has more authority than any other officer... Just hard to believe you can find ppl that have such power without abusing it...
@@MainelyOutDoors MAin has some of the most restrictive hunting laws on the books . Dont let him fool you. Come up to Wisconsin and ill show you crazy laws .
Great video, Being from California it's hard to believe you can hunt like this! Last year I was one very lucky dog. After years of trying I drew a moose tag. On our scouting days before the moose hunt started, we were bird hunting. It's very difficult getting use to having a firearm in the cab and driving the roads. Breaking every California law on the books. I was blessed with a 873 pound bull! Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, our laws are quite different when it comes to guns id say. Not having a firearm in the vehicle is a foreign thought to me hahha! Congrats on the tag draw and the bull for that matter! I've been putting in for 13 years and haven't pulled one yet. Maybe this year though.
Well done my man, you provide a great service with your excellent example of outdoor stewardship and positive interaction with the wardens. Missing Maine, cheers from Hawaii.
Just a little cleaning tip. Place them on the ground back down step on the wings and pull legs up. Very easy. Give it a shot let me know what you think. Happy hunting.
Fuck that yo I did that once with a pheasant and the whole body split in half and I felt so bad like I disrespected its body I did not mean it I seen it on UA-cam so I tried and he ripped right in half it was nasty I still got all his meat and thighs
An older man, my neighbor, told me a funny story about Game Wardens! He said they'll never follow you on wet or snowy hunts, If you always have the souls of your boots sewed on backward, they'll never track you dowm!! LOLs!!!
Off subject but my grandpa always told me if I'm geting pulled over while drinking just jump out and chug it down on the side of the road. Then u just get drinking in public not DUI. Lol ps don't drink and drive
Thank you for appreciating the beauty of the bird ( ruffed grouse ) the first bird I ever shot, cleaned and ate way back in 1976. The ruffed grouse is the Pennsylvania state game bird. It was very tasty, halved, broiled with some butter and salt and pepper. Enjoy your lawfully shot and prepped meal. I can't wait to get back to Pennsylvania to go bird hunting again. I live in Nevada now and miss the color of the fall. You are a great sponsor of the sportsman Creed.
A lot of comments expressing shock in how the laws in Maine are somehow different than their state... imagine that... laws are different in different states
I was thinking the same thing, then you see people arguing over it being illegal there just because it is where they live. I am jealous, we can't hunt from a road, or shoulder of a road in Texas. And the only turkey I have seen this spring are on the side of the roads. Of course this only applies to public roads, private ones are a different story but even then you had better be sure it's private and not listed as a county road that passes through a ranch. Many were passing through several ranches at one time so for access they got made county roads and remain such technically even when it all becomes one ranch. Buddy of mine owns a ranch like that. It's a county road all the way into his ranch but doesn't look like it. Know your states laws and ignore the internet know it alls.
We aren't supposed to shoot from the road here either. With grouse you usually do though. Fish & Game sets out decoys for deer and elk, but I haven't heard of any stuffed grouse......yet.
Thanks for picking up the trash. I agree with other comments that the wardens are putting themselves in a dangerous position hiding in the bushes where people could shoot from the road. Hope they stay safe!
In Michigan you have to be 420 feet from your vehicle or road before you can discharge your firearm. Otherwise the bunny cops can take your gun, your vehicle, and everything in it. Give you a ticket and tell you to have a nice day. You can not have a firearm in your vehicle with ammunition within proximity of the firearm and your firearm has to be cased, that mean a case that is zippered shut and or a hard case with ALL the latches closed. You should feel very blessed to have such lenient hunting laws.
@@NB-ky5ol certainly isn't helping I'm sure. Most republicans though also don't care about the common man and what the common man cares about. They're all still in favor of 'common sense' gun laws etc. Here in Utah they do absolutely nothing to protect the rural industry and are more than happy to welcome the hoards of mormon californians moving to the cheap holy land. Building McMansions and displacing rural people. These 'conservatives' are not the libertarians of the rocky mountain west and it's changing things fast.
@no candy You can be communist and fascist at the same time, China and North Korea are good examples. A fascist is someone who says you should give up your rights so that the government can protect you.
*Millinocket Native here. And those bastards are always hiding in the bushes! LOL. Only fine I've ever gotten in my life was fishing without a licence for holding a pole for a few minutes while my friend fixed his fly rod in a canoe in Baxter park!*
@@Denzel_Watchington fly fishing an intersection of two creeks near caribou several years back. All the sudden one magically appeared from the bushes, I was convinced it was a bear for a second.
Now thats what I call Freshly made meal. Wow from field to table all in the same day. Looked delicious. Those birds are like who cares if he's got a gun, If he shoots he shoots.
Well never had partridge but that looked so good Im not much in to killing thing but you eat what you kill Im good with that. Im just use to buying everything from the store. You Got a new Subscriber.
Thanks, for your sub! I really appreciate your understanding of how I go about getting my food. I never buy food that I can harvest in a responsible manner that just how I was raised and I would like to keep doing it this way as long as is sustainable.
Dude I LOVE your attitude towards guys just doing their job. Too much anti cop crap out there... Fantastic editing, music, clips, vid quality... I'm a follower for sure!
Exactly, just out doing their job. Honestly, I found it quite entertaining once I realized what was going on. You can see in the video it took me a bit to process what just happened hahaha. But it added something unexpected to my day and its kinda cool to get to share that. Thanks for the kind words I'll try to keep up the quality this spring!
@@MainelyOutDoors I thought it very cool how he remembers you when you were younger and knew you.. It definitely would have startled me as well... I'm not sure that was the safest place to be hiding though.
Yeah, that would have been years ago too when my dad would bring me up there. Hopefully, they had some kind of barrier to sit behind I'll have to ask if I ever see him again.
Oh ya, coercion, threats ,lies,and ,,, of course the initiation of force even deadly force sometimes all in the name of " law enforcement" who else's job description overrides everybody else's self ownership?
@@ftnwo7829 Definitely some bad apples out there. But a majority of them really want to do a good job and help people. And protect. The bad ones are giving all of em a bad name. Sucks.
Awesome video, awesome hunt, and awesome ethics being displayed. I love seeing positive interactions with game wardens and hunters who are role models for others.
First time coming across your channel. Good video, great editing, very well put together! New subscriber here. Only feedback I'd say is that since the GoPro is a wide-angle lens we can't see things far away like the birds. Perhaps a wishlist item would be a barrel camera zoomed in so we could see the game and the shot. Look at a lot of Airsoft UA-cam channels such as BrainExploder for a lot of viewpoint Ideas. Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah, thats such a good idea! Thanks, I couldn't think of a solution for that other than having someone else film. I must say it will take some time for me to save up for something like that but definitely on the list. Great feed back keep it coming and thanks for the sub
@@MainelyOutDoors You're welcome! There's plenty of resources out there for action cameras. Current popular ones that aren't Gopros are the Mobius, runcam series, foxeer legend series, and firefly q6 to name a few. You can get an older model of these for cheaper. Due to the competition in the mini-action cam scene from drone racing, airsoft and more they're constantly improving. I'm sure there is a hunting channel out there that has a good on the fly setup. I don't know how these airsoft-inspired video gear would do on a real steel setup but it should work out for the most-part. Just doing about 20 minutes of research into the topic I'd suggest this video ua-cam.com/video/eLYQ1BxO9AQ/v-deo.html This video ua-cam.com/video/r3y6j0z2cC0/v-deo.html and this seems to be a good hunting channel as well. ua-cam.com/video/WUmNTz0vtwc/v-deo.html But just typing in keywords such as this ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=making+hunting+videos+solo Should bring up plenty of material to sift through. Good resources to look on are reddit and facebook groups. For FB try to find the biggest hunting discussion group and search for keywords, there's probably a hunting youtubers group similar to this airsoft youtubers group. facebook.com/groups/PewTubersAnonymous/ A final tip I'd suggest is always try to improve your editing, switch it up every once in a while, keep the bar high when it comes to compilation, audio quality and more. Keep up the videos! The way to get subscribers is to keep cranking them out, and sooner or later you'll have one that takes off like this one! As someone who's never hunted, is there a way to use almost every part of the bird somehow? Keep the feathers for decoration/sell them, make bird stew with the rest of the meat? I don't think too many hunters try to re-purpose many parts of the animals they hunt. I'll have to do some reading on the subject. P.S. the most affordable way I could think of to get another camera in the action/different shots would be to use one of these hat mounts for a cellphone.
David Hro you are that man!! Thank you so much for providing me with a jumping point, that saves me a lot of time. There were so many tips I had to screen shot it so I do loss them in the comments. I will absolutely be looking into it. Perhaps its time to put a rail on my shotgun hahaha. Never though id say that XD! Also, I guess I never realized that there were so many other viable options for action cameras. That is probably something I could swing in the near future to improve the shots of my fishing videos. Thanks again very glad you found this channel. I'll be trying to upload all I can but since I'm in grad school both my time and funds are limited. However, I can assure you that's not going to stop me from trying my best. Especially after all the support I've been getting lately, this is starting to become more than a hobby now.
@@MainelyOutDoors No problem! Here's the link I forgot to put in with my P.S. about the smartphone mount for hats. ua-cam.com/video/bfYyiY6pT3w/v-deo.html Action cameras like the ones I mentioned are also very affordable! Definitely cheaper than a go-pro most/all Under 150 bucks! Of course its just a hobby, but it could also be a side-hustle for beer money or more! Monetize videos with ads and such. I'd suggest always keeping a record of video ideas you can make, thinking of good titles, thumbnails etc to increase views. Perhaps set a goal of 1 video per month? Something more? Start a facebook page, instagram etc.
Sweet thanks. In the future feel free to email me with any tips at least for now its easier to keep track of. UA-cam doesn't have a good way for me to find comments that have replied back to me when theres so many. Also, yes my goal for the summer, once I pass my computational exams is to film two a week. Last summer I managed one a week but that was very taxing.
This was my first video being introduced to this channel, and I have to say, it's very well made. You keep in down to earth and bring us along for the adventure. I'm a very new hunter, and just that small amount of information about soft wood, hard wood, and clover being a key element to the habitat of the ruffed grouse really makes the whole video for me. You made a new subscriber and I'm excited to be a part of the adventure and enjoyment of your videos. Thanks, and God bless.
Hey David thanks for joining! Really glad you enjoyed the videos. One more tip is to make sure there is some water source nearby. Also, the later in the season it is the better trail hunting will get. They are already going there for gravel for their crops and in the late fall as it gets colder the foliage in the woods will die sooner than it will in the road where the sun keeps it green for longer. Good luck next season. maybe next time ill try to add more tips.
I think that last bird knew you already had your limit. Lol. Playing it safe by following the rules...that's awesome! Btw...loving your fishing videos too!
Little trick may help you when cleaning a grouse twist rip head off then put grouse on ground open wings stand on them pull legs firmly will gut and remove everything leave you with wings and the breast .
thats how i always done it and i have done hundreds of ruffled grouse and quite a few blues and never had the legs come off i always pull the head off first that way all the gutts come out but i also use a .17 cal air rifle and shoot for the head or neck so i could see why legs might come off when using a shotgun or anything bigger really
I do the same i dont mind if legs pull off tho i keep them to eat aswell then u pull head off after that u can take hold of the skin on breasts an pull everything comes out that way aswell
It is easy here they are so plentiful that oftentimes they’ve never been hunted before so there not very skittish. In southern Maine I find I have to shoot them on the wing. But good luck keep at it!
Man after my own heart. Thanks for the cookout brother. Chicken only WISHES it tasted so good. I don’t hunt much anymore but when I DO it’s strictly for grouse. There’s nothing like it. Chicken is almost boring after you’ve had a bush chicken.
@@MainelyOutDoors If people don't know the laws of their own state they shouldn't be out hunting or fishing. Knowing the laws/seasons is part of being a good wildlife conservationist, hunter and fisherman.
You can load your gun on the road but you have to be 250 feet from road to shoot. What he is doing is called road hunting in PA and is illegal but every state is different.
Great video. Great ethics. Great hunting. I loved watching you pick up the shells. Especially the one you caught. I hate when guys litter. Nice job bro 👍
Thanks for watching, everyone! If you’re interested in visiting the North Maine Woods, I’m now a fully licensed and insured Maine Guide and would be happy to show you around. Feel free to send me an email if you’d like to connect, or you can book a date on my website here: www.mainely-outdoors.com/guide-services
Warden: *comes out of the bushes*
“What year is it?!”
Jack Walters lmfao
The year?! August 1984
Brian K Unfortunately The dems are pushing communism and it is a 1984 situation.. scary to think what we’ll have to do to stop it
@@logophile611 I totally agree. My comment was a joke about Terminator, when Reese rushes the cop.
Brian K oh haha gotcha I haven’t seen all of those movies
That game warden pulled a Chris Hanson.
That made me laugh harder than it shoulda.
Lol
Take a seat right there.
So, you liked her cloaca, huh?
It never occurred to you she was only one month?
chris handsome*
“What exactly were you planning on doing here”
Game Wardens were watching him eat that delicious sandwich.
Johnny Chingas and they were drooling while watching him
lol
anyone else think its pathetic to shoot a bird on a tree? thats not sporting at all
And radioing back and forth,"What do you think he's got on that thing? What time is lunch?"
daffy dafuq what else you going to do in thick timber. Let it fly and wing it due to an ill placed shot ? I think not
Surprised you can even shoot/hunt from or on a road.
that is a logging trail not a road .
I don't know the laws in Maine but in alot of states you're not allowed to shoot from anywhere considered a driveable surface. Log trails considered
@@jesusoftheapes Rocky Brook Road and Walker Road. Sounds like some roads
Its legal to shoot from any driving surface that isn't paved in the state of maine.
I was shocked too. That shit doesn’t fly in Idaho
Great video! You are an ethical hunter and respect the laws.
Those Game Wardens were polite and professional. Doing their jobs to get the people illegally hunting and fishing in your state.
That sandwich sure looked good!
Beautiful leaf changing colors!
Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. They were very nice I had a good chat with them after they checked my license
@@MainelyOutDoors this video is in my 5 best nowadays. Thx again. 🇺🇸
"illegally hunting" shouldn't be such a thing
"May it please the Crown, might we eat our own game?" 🙄
@@dillpickle4558 If you lived in a rural area you may feel differently. I own quite a bit of land and have no issue with people hunting my land but I need to know them as my house is deep in the woods and I dont need some jack off shooting my kids or house. Laws were made for a reason.
Driving trucks shooting guns I sure love America
millennial hunting !!!
isnt he living in canada?
@@BullVFX Canada is in America.
Remove guns and put school
@@FixDylann Believe everything you see in the media huh? I bet you think you're one of the smart ones too 😝
There's a game warden up here that watches a section of the great lakes and one time he was talking about a nice trout I caught and we were confused as to where he was. Turns out he was about a mile and some away with high powered binoculars watching people fish.
That's awesome lol
They got the best job lmfao
Go try out the Manistee River, they sit on the opposite side of the water in ghillie suits with cameras and telephoto lenses.
They do this all over Alaska too. Hide in bushes to watch people fish. There is a lot of remote isolated fishing up there, which is why people are tempted to break the rules, but if you can get there, so can the officers.
@@littlegoobie Yeah, game wardens deserve a lot of respect for what they do, they are the people who maintain our natural resources by making sure people follow the rules. Without game wardens, I can safely say the sport wouldn't be what it is today.
I LOVE how you pick up your trash and even someone elses... I do that as well. Dad always taught us to leave it cleaner than you found it for the next guy! Excellent!!!
My dad taught me the same thing. Now its just a habit if I see something laying around i'll try to pick it up. Its also out of respect for the land owners too. They let people use that land and id hate to see that be cut off because of people not following the few rules they put out.
Yep
We must of had the same Dad.
You'll make a good Dad if you emulate your Dad...
@@fjb4932 Oh absolutely. Both my kids get irritated when they see trash all over... I love it! I've creates two good stewards of our earthship!
@@fjb4932 Thanks for watching!
That warden is my friends dad. He is a nice man.
Yeah, he’s a really nice guy
@Yuck Foutube I'm sure he is aware of the risk, and is taking the best precautions he can. I really appreciate the job that the wardens do esp when you have a fair one.
@@vanillaa679 why? You want a bunch of crazy wardens that pop out the bush with rifles on you because they are scared of getting shot like Dave.
@@d.j.vermontcontstruction6357 I always knew Dave was a little weak
Vanilla A tf is wrong with you
Great exampole of someone who just follows the simple rules and gets to have a great day of hunting! Nice work bro!
IS IT EVER A GOOD IDEA TO HIDE IN THE BUSHES WHEN GROUSE HUNTERS ARE IN THE AREA!? AHAHAHA LOL
Its the Maine Warden Service. What do you expect?
I was thinking the same thing
What do you just shoot at anything that moves? Pretty irresponsible
@@coolminer1231no but there are alot of people that do.
@@JohnAnderson-ze2hu And they'll get caught eventually, just irresponsible and dumb
Everyones hunter safety course.....10, 20....30 years ago, curriculum for their state, shining bright here in the comments
I remember when I first started bird hunting we had ruffed grouse everywhere but they got wiped out, never even see them anymore. There are some places you can find pheasant and sometimes chukar but the quail and grouse are unfortunately a thing of the past, thanks for showing a good ethical hunt made me smile.
That warden is amazing!! Props to him for being super respectful
that warden almost got shot there for sneaking up like that i though a rule is never walk up behind a hunter when they have a weapon on the ready
Nobody:
Game Warden: *walks out of bush* “License and registration please”
Awesome example of positive interaction with law-enforcment (while handling firearms!) I've never had a bad run in the conservation officers here in Ontario. Great stuff man!
Definitely, its nice to see some good examples around youtube. Too much negativity oftentimes. Granted thats often for good reason...
UA-cam algorithm did me good with this video
Game warden dork here. " are you breaking the law sir?" Lol
Thanks for representing the sport in a positive light. It is always easier in the long run to do things the right and legal way. It also ensures future generations can enjoy the hunt.
@@OzArt its the original sport. Don't get confused with games. You don't like hunters or hunting watch different videos.
This is the best example, how to have an encounter with DNR. Very polite and professional from both parties.
That shell catch was dope and good for you picking up your spent shells and garbage ty
"dont tell anyone were out here"
posts video on youtube
I doubt they are still out there im sure he meant not to tell anyone they were out there when he was further down
From one outdoorsman to another, thank you for packing out more than you pack in.
That was about the coolest game officers Ever lol
Absolutely amazing.... I’m no lawyer but I have always been told that a game warden has more authority than any other officer... Just hard to believe you can find ppl that have such power without abusing it...
Hunt like that in ILLINOIS (I know), you are breaking a thousand laws. Enjoyed your video, have fun in MAINE, ya maniac.
Come up here and join the party then Hahaha!
@@MainelyOutDoors MAin has some of the most restrictive hunting laws on the books . Dont let him fool you. Come up to Wisconsin and ill show you crazy laws .
I lived in Illinois for 35 years and never hunted or fished one day there.
jesusoftheapes lol true are hunting laws are pretty crazy in wi
Doing anything that involves a firearm in Illinois is breaking the law...
Well done ! Thanks for making us hunters look good ! Hunt well and eat good!
Great video, Being from California it's hard to believe you can hunt like this! Last year I was one very lucky dog. After years of trying I drew a moose tag. On our scouting days before the moose hunt started, we were bird hunting. It's very difficult getting use to having a firearm in the cab and driving the roads. Breaking every California law on the books. I was blessed with a 873 pound bull! Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, our laws are quite different when it comes to guns id say. Not having a firearm in the vehicle is a foreign thought to me hahha! Congrats on the tag draw and the bull for that matter! I've been putting in for 13 years and haven't pulled one yet. Maybe this year though.
Ya that's Democrap California for ya. Guns bad orange man bad lol
Maine wardens are actually really nice, every warden I’ve came across while fly fishing they’ve been nothing but nice and respectful!
Well done my man, you provide a great service with your excellent example of outdoor stewardship and positive interaction with the wardens. Missing Maine, cheers from Hawaii.
Wow, thats quite the move. glad you enjoyed the videos!
Just a little cleaning tip. Place them on the ground back down step on the wings and pull legs up. Very easy. Give it a shot let me know what you think. Happy hunting.
Thanks i'll be sure to give it a try next season
That's the only way to clean them
Fuck that yo I did that once with a pheasant and the whole body split in half and I felt so bad like I disrespected its body I did not mean it I seen it on UA-cam so I tried and he ripped right in half it was nasty I still got all his meat and thighs
@@captainggttv3243
Works on grouse ( espically when fresh / warm ).
Not on pheasant.
@@captainggttv3243 yep it doesnt always work. i usually twist the wings off or use a pair of pruning sheers for the wings and feet
Instead of not breaking the law because it is against the law, don't break the law just because its not right. Kinda like this Feller
Who decides what's right? Fool!
Different places different customs. Where I grew up groundballing is a hard No No. Birds are shot on the wing only. Except spring turkeys of course.
The fact that you shook hands with both dnr showed your respect and picked up trash. Subbed. Keep the vids coming bro.
P.s. that was one hell of a sandwich lol
Thanks for the kind words. I'll have another one out soon! oh and thanks for the sub!
An older man, my neighbor, told me a funny story about Game Wardens! He said they'll never follow you on wet or snowy hunts, If you always have the souls of your boots sewed on backward, they'll never track you dowm!! LOLs!!!
Edward Jones gotta try this just for the hilarity of it haha
Off subject but my grandpa always told me if I'm geting pulled over while drinking just jump out and chug it down on the side of the road. Then u just get drinking in public not DUI. Lol ps don't drink and drive
@Big Nigger o really thanks for the advice.
I like that you show the searching, shooting, processing and then eating all in one video. Thumbs up!
That sure is one hell of a sandwich!
Im going to try this if i ever see a grouse in NW Pennsylvania lol.
Chicken it is 😥
Loved the video! Thanks for sharing a fall, grouse hunting + outing + cookout!
Great attitude, great ethics, great sandwich......good on ya man.
Thanks, for the comment Jason I appreciate it
Good ethiccs?! - fucc off dude, who cares. I'd love to watch him shoot out the sunroof with an AK before watching something ethikal
This is a really great video and I like your approach to showing the connection between hunting and the table and its benefits.
Thanks for the feed back!
Warden- " you didn't see us"
Me- " my underwear says otherwise"
I'm always happy to see game wardens. I believe they are under appreciated.
so after he checked on u
did he just crawl back in the bush
while maintaining eye contact with you
“You didn’t see anything.....”
*Slowly backs up into the bushes*
Enjoyed your hunt very much . Thanks for taking me along !!! Sandwich looked very yummy , the bacon was a nice touch
Thanks Stephen glad you enjoyed!
Boy I tell ya....
Those Maine Game Wardens are sneaky bub... Lol..
Stay safe out theyah..
I love watching hunting and catch n cook videos. I've never done it myself though. Thanks for sharing the video! Also Maine looks BEAUTIFUL
You should give it a try some time. You have to eat lunch anyway
Came for the hunting. Stayed for that mouth watering sandwich.
Thank you for appreciating the beauty of the bird ( ruffed grouse ) the first bird I ever shot, cleaned and ate way back in 1976. The ruffed grouse is the Pennsylvania state game bird. It was very tasty, halved, broiled with some butter and salt and pepper. Enjoy your lawfully shot and prepped meal. I can't wait to get back to Pennsylvania to go bird hunting again. I live in Nevada now and miss the color of the fall. You are a great sponsor of the sportsman Creed.
Thanks Kent! They really are good. One of my favorite game animals to eat. Thanks for watching I hope you get a chance to get back out there soon!
A lot of comments expressing shock in how the laws in Maine are somehow different than their state... imagine that... laws are different in different states
I was thinking the same thing, then you see people arguing over it being illegal there just because it is where they live.
I am jealous, we can't hunt from a road, or shoulder of a road in Texas. And the only turkey I have seen this spring are on the side of the roads.
Of course this only applies to public roads, private ones are a different story but even then you had better be sure it's private and not listed as a county road that passes through a ranch. Many were passing through several ranches at one time so for access they got made county roads and remain such technically even when it all becomes one ranch. Buddy of mine owns a ranch like that. It's a county road all the way into his ranch but doesn't look like it.
Know your states laws and ignore the internet know it alls.
We aren't supposed to shoot from the road here either. With grouse you usually do though. Fish & Game sets out decoys for deer and elk, but I haven't heard of any stuffed grouse......yet.
better keep an eye out if the heads not moving its definitely no grouse
"Don't tell anybody you saw us"
well he just told 371,730 people
Thanks for picking up the trash. I agree with other comments that the wardens are putting themselves in a dangerous position hiding in the bushes where people could shoot from the road. Hope they stay safe!
"Don't tell anyone we're out here."
Goes on to upload it to UA-cam 😂
I doubt someone hunting is checking youtube.. also i doubt he uploaded before those gamewardens left.
It’s So he doesn’t tell other hunters on the trail That they’re there
Now that's a SANDWICH!!!! WHOOOAAA BUDDY!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
In Michigan you have to be 420 feet from your vehicle or road before you can discharge your firearm. Otherwise the bunny cops can take your gun, your vehicle, and everything in it. Give you a ticket and tell you to have a nice day. You can not have a firearm in your vehicle with ammunition within proximity of the firearm and your firearm has to be cased, that mean a case that is zippered shut and or a hard case with ALL the latches closed. You should feel very blessed to have such lenient hunting laws.
Gotta vote out those fascists out of office
Oregon has been trying to push that crap too, I live in Washington and it is slowly getting more and more strict.
@@NB-ky5ol certainly isn't helping I'm sure. Most republicans though also don't care about the common man and what the common man cares about. They're all still in favor of 'common sense' gun laws etc. Here in Utah they do absolutely nothing to protect the rural industry and are more than happy to welcome the hoards of mormon californians moving to the cheap holy land. Building McMansions and displacing rural people. These 'conservatives' are not the libertarians of the rocky mountain west and it's changing things fast.
Christopher Rowley Cool story bro
@no candy You can be communist and fascist at the same time, China and North Korea are good examples. A fascist is someone who says you should give up your rights so that the government can protect you.
*Millinocket Native here. And those bastards are always hiding in the bushes! LOL. Only fine I've ever gotten in my life was fishing without a licence for holding a pole for a few minutes while my friend fixed his fly rod in a canoe in Baxter park!*
Dude no mayo?!
You’re blessed with some unbelievable hunting opportunities.
hahaha that would have been a good addition!
Respectable Hunter, polite and patient with law enforcement. Good on ya👍🏻
They always jump out of the bushes in Northern Maine
Haha You know it! Jim Davis lives in the bushes! I've run into him two dozen times and every time the Dog sees him before any of us! Lol
What if you knew English? Lol
@@Denzel_Watchington fly fishing an intersection of two creeks near caribou several years back. All the sudden one magically appeared from the bushes, I was convinced it was a bear for a second.
Maine is such a beautiful state reminds me a lot of my own homestate of Pennsylvania but with more of the colourful autumn trees that I love
Man that sandwich made my mouth water
All that cross contamination made your mouth water?
@@eXTerrae I have a healthy constitution ! You probably use hand sanitizer every chance you get 🤣
Now thats what I call Freshly made meal. Wow from field to table all in the same day. Looked delicious. Those birds are like who cares if he's got a gun, If he shoots he shoots.
Well never had partridge but that looked so good Im not much in to killing thing but you eat what you kill Im good with that. Im just use to buying everything from the store. You Got a new Subscriber.
Thanks, for your sub! I really appreciate your understanding of how I go about getting my food. I never buy food that I can harvest in a responsible manner that just how I was raised and I would like to keep doing it this way as long as is sustainable.
I'd be the warden waiting to come from the bushes when you're cooking.😂 Looked so good.
Dude I LOVE your attitude towards guys just doing their job. Too much anti cop crap out there...
Fantastic editing, music, clips, vid quality... I'm a follower for sure!
Exactly, just out doing their job. Honestly, I found it quite entertaining once I realized what was going on. You can see in the video it took me a bit to process what just happened hahaha. But it added something unexpected to my day and its kinda cool to get to share that. Thanks for the kind words I'll try to keep up the quality this spring!
@@MainelyOutDoors I thought it very cool how he remembers you when you were younger and knew you.. It definitely would have startled me as well... I'm not sure that was the safest place to be hiding though.
Yeah, that would have been years ago too when my dad would bring me up there. Hopefully, they had some kind of barrier to sit behind I'll have to ask if I ever see him again.
Oh ya, coercion, threats ,lies,and ,,, of course the initiation of force even deadly force sometimes all in the name of " law enforcement" who else's job description overrides everybody else's self ownership?
@@ftnwo7829 Definitely some bad apples out there. But a majority of them really want to do a good job and help people. And protect. The bad ones are giving all of em a bad name. Sucks.
Awesome video, awesome hunt, and awesome ethics being displayed. I love seeing positive interactions with game wardens and hunters who are role models for others.
Thanks rusty, im glad i was able to get some positive game warden content out there.
7:19 that was badass
Dude I like people who follow game rules and like organic stuff
First time coming across your channel. Good video, great editing, very well put together! New subscriber here. Only feedback I'd say is that since the GoPro is a wide-angle lens we can't see things far away like the birds. Perhaps a wishlist item would be a barrel camera zoomed in so we could see the game and the shot. Look at a lot of Airsoft UA-cam channels such as BrainExploder for a lot of viewpoint Ideas. Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah, thats such a good idea! Thanks, I couldn't think of a solution for that other than having someone else film. I must say it will take some time for me to save up for something like that but definitely on the list. Great feed back keep it coming and thanks for the sub
@@MainelyOutDoors You're welcome! There's plenty of resources out there for action cameras. Current popular ones that aren't Gopros are the Mobius, runcam series, foxeer legend series, and firefly q6 to name a few. You can get an older model of these for cheaper. Due to the competition in the mini-action cam scene from drone racing, airsoft and more they're constantly improving. I'm sure there is a hunting channel out there that has a good on the fly setup. I don't know how these airsoft-inspired video gear would do on a real steel setup but it should work out for the most-part. Just doing about 20 minutes of research into the topic I'd suggest this video
ua-cam.com/video/eLYQ1BxO9AQ/v-deo.html
This video
ua-cam.com/video/r3y6j0z2cC0/v-deo.html
and this seems to be a good hunting channel as well.
ua-cam.com/video/WUmNTz0vtwc/v-deo.html
But just typing in keywords such as this
ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=making+hunting+videos+solo
Should bring up plenty of material to sift through. Good resources to look on are reddit and facebook groups. For FB try to find the biggest hunting discussion group and search for keywords, there's probably a hunting youtubers group similar to this airsoft youtubers group. facebook.com/groups/PewTubersAnonymous/ A final tip I'd suggest is always try to improve your editing, switch it up every once in a while, keep the bar high when it comes to compilation, audio quality and more.
Keep up the videos! The way to get subscribers is to keep cranking them out, and sooner or later you'll have one that takes off like this one! As someone who's never hunted, is there a way to use almost every part of the bird somehow? Keep the feathers for decoration/sell them, make bird stew with the rest of the meat? I don't think too many hunters try to re-purpose many parts of the animals they hunt. I'll have to do some reading on the subject.
P.S. the most affordable way I could think of to get another camera in the action/different shots would be to use one of these hat mounts for a cellphone.
David Hro you are that man!! Thank you so much for providing me with a jumping point, that saves me a lot of time. There were so many tips I had to screen shot it so I do loss them in the comments. I will absolutely be looking into it. Perhaps its time to put a rail on my shotgun hahaha. Never though id say that XD! Also, I guess I never realized that there were so many other viable options for action cameras. That is probably something I could swing in the near future to improve the shots of my fishing videos. Thanks again very glad you found this channel. I'll be trying to upload all I can but since I'm in grad school both my time and funds are limited. However, I can assure you that's not going to stop me from trying my best. Especially after all the support I've been getting lately, this is starting to become more than a hobby now.
@@MainelyOutDoors No problem! Here's the link I forgot to put in with my P.S. about the smartphone mount for hats. ua-cam.com/video/bfYyiY6pT3w/v-deo.html Action cameras like the ones I mentioned are also very affordable! Definitely cheaper than a go-pro most/all Under 150 bucks! Of course its just a hobby, but it could also be a side-hustle for beer money or more! Monetize videos with ads and such. I'd suggest always keeping a record of video ideas you can make, thinking of good titles, thumbnails etc to increase views. Perhaps set a goal of 1 video per month? Something more? Start a facebook page, instagram etc.
Sweet thanks. In the future feel free to email me with any tips at least for now its easier to keep track of. UA-cam doesn't have a good way for me to find comments that have replied back to me when theres so many. Also, yes my goal for the summer, once I pass my computational exams is to film two a week. Last summer I managed one a week but that was very taxing.
Most Warden's are nice folks just ensuring a fair, legal and safe hunt. Great video...
Can’t even taste the bird with all the other stuff
This was my first video being introduced to this channel, and I have to say, it's very well made. You keep in down to earth and bring us along for the adventure. I'm a very new hunter, and just that small amount of information about soft wood, hard wood, and clover being a key element to the habitat of the ruffed grouse really makes the whole video for me. You made a new subscriber and I'm excited to be a part of the adventure and enjoyment of your videos. Thanks, and God bless.
Hey David thanks for joining! Really glad you enjoyed the videos. One more tip is to make sure there is some water source nearby. Also, the later in the season it is the better trail hunting will get. They are already going there for gravel for their crops and in the late fall as it gets colder the foliage in the woods will die sooner than it will in the road where the sun keeps it green for longer. Good luck next season. maybe next time ill try to add more tips.
in ontario we would have been charged for not wearing a certain % of blaze oarnge
is that shotgun a mossberg 505 in 20 gauge
I like roasting grouse whole, but now this is my favorite thing to do with them. Thank you for such incredible content
Gods county no hate on the rangers they server a important job it’s takes balls and passion to be a ranger
Thank you for being responsible and cleaning up your shells
Thats a manwhich!!!! Great video.
I think that last bird knew you already had your limit. Lol. Playing it safe by following the rules...that's awesome! Btw...loving your fishing videos too!
it definitely seemed that way! Also, glad you're enjoying the other fishing videos. I'll be doing some more hunting ones starting is September
Little trick may help you when cleaning a grouse twist rip head off then put grouse on ground open wings stand on them pull legs firmly will gut and remove everything leave you with wings and the breast .
That's so damn cool, just cruise the truck down some gorgeous road and get some dinner. Cant beat that
I step on the wings and pull on the legs works great if the bird is fresh.
That's one of best ways to do it, until both the legs just pull off and you're stuck with a legless bird, makes things a little more messy lol
thats how i always done it and i have done hundreds of ruffled grouse and quite a few blues and never had the legs come off i always pull the head off first that way all the gutts come out but i also use a .17 cal air rifle and shoot for the head or neck so i could see why legs might come off when using a shotgun or anything bigger really
That sounds like a pretty easy way of going about it. I’ll be trying this out next season. Thanks for the tip guys!
406 Bullrider ... I have not had that happen since i was a kid though. Just takes finesse and pull nice and steady. Dont jerk.
I do the same i dont mind if legs pull off tho i keep them to eat aswell then u pull head off after that u can take hold of the skin on breasts an pull everything comes out that way aswell
This video is awesome I’m still learning how to grouse hunt buy you make it look easy! So many birds! 🕊
It is easy here they are so plentiful that oftentimes they’ve never been hunted before so there not very skittish. In southern Maine I find I have to shoot them on the wing. But good luck keep at it!
Now I'm starving
Man after my own heart. Thanks for the cookout brother. Chicken only WISHES it tasted so good. I don’t hunt much anymore but when I DO it’s strictly for grouse. There’s nothing like it. Chicken is almost boring after you’ve had a bush chicken.
"Don't tell anyone you've seen us"
*posts video*
Best looking sandwich I've ever seen. Great idea! Cool video, thx!
Shooting from a roadway is illegal in most states
yeah, I wish I had pointed that out in the video. I don't want people going out and thinking this is ok where they're from.
If Only we could change those arcane rules.
Birds know the rules better than Game Wardens, always stay on the road...
@@MainelyOutDoors If people don't know the laws of their own state they shouldn't be out hunting or fishing. Knowing the laws/seasons is part of being a good wildlife conservationist, hunter and fisherman.
The tailgate chef. This is better than most cooking shows.
*"Bullets"*
REEEEE
Good to see someone having fun and eating right.
dude screw the hunting part you need to make sandwich tutorials
Thank you for following the rules and eating what you hunt 👍🏻
Y’all are allowed to shoot from the road? Crazy
Those dirt roads are at least an hour from a tar road. Awesome place to be
What a wonderful job. Just hang in the woods all day waiting for people. Sign me up.
Loading a gun on a road in PA will get you a nice hefty fine. How can you get away with that?
You can load your gun on the road but you have to be 250 feet from road to shoot. What he is doing is called road hunting in PA and is illegal but every state is different.
Yeah, I’m Maine it’s legal. at least on the dirt road I was on you just can’t shoot of a paved road I’m pretty sure. I’d have to double check though
@@MainelyOutDoors I knew it was legal there The game warden didn't say anything .
Legal in Wisconsin as long is it's a dirt or gravel
@@nathanmeurettlife6552 Is it legal to have an uncased gun in the vehicle in WI? Didn't used to be.
The state of Maine has beautiful nature colors in the fall season. Delicious sandwich too!
If only all law enforcement acted like the game wardens do...
Ryan Jonas quit playing that card, it’s a game warden, their jobs are to protect animals from being illegally hunted, quit politicizing a nice video
Great video. Great ethics. Great hunting. I loved watching you pick up the shells. Especially the one you caught. I hate when guys litter. Nice job bro 👍
I hope you told everyone about the trap.
now that is as perfect of a day as you could get!! mouth watering here!