Jeremy, first of all, I absolutely love this channel and all of the content you & Daniel put out. I have been doing an 8 to 10 day rutcation trip every year to the Midwest for quite a few years, and it is by far my most anticipated thing every year, & have been doing the public land grind exclusively even here at home, so there is so much I can relate to watching y’all. I have been following you for a few years now, and this has 100% became my favorite UA-cam channel. I am currently into my 35th year of bow hunting, with the last 7 years being with a crossbow, & I can say it is just another tool that has advantages and definitely has disadvantages! Lord knows I have had my share of mishaps like you did here in this video lol. But keep up the great work man, because I know I’m speaking for lots of people when I say we look forward to each video!
In my opinion, whatever gets people out in the woods to carry on our tradition as long as its legal is ok by me. Love watching you and Daniel on these videos, i learn a ton, and you guys are definitely some of the best public land hunters on UA-cam. Another awesome episode.
I don’t care if someone hunts crossbow regular bow recurve rifle whatever it is as long as they are having fun being safe and enjoying god’s beautiful woods I’m cool with it! Love hearing me some Jeremy and Daniel just sharing experiences and WHAT they think not absolutely know it’s a great video for me!
sold both my compound bows about 15 years ago. Loved archery since boy scouts when I was a kid. Love target practice. always have. Just bought my first crossbow 3 weeks ago. Shot it 10 times so far. loving it. Glad it is an option. I have short legs and short arms too. Just relalized Ive been bow hunting for years with a huge disadvantage. my crossbow with a CCD takes all that away. I bought a crossbow where the crank isnt part of the stock and isnt easily removable for the exact reason you show in this video "I am going to take that crank off and lose it" I think I made a good call for myself.
Keep the crossbow stuff comin’ I’ve been hunting with compounds and trad bows since the 80’s. because of arthritis in my shoulder I have days I have trouble using the compound. The crossbow is ready to go in that situation and keeps me hunting. I used to be against crossbows, but I sure took a shine to ‘em’ now that some days my backs against the wall. Good job and keep the content flowing boys!
Crossbow hunter here …. I also use the tooth of the arrow Broadheads but I use the 150 gr. they are great heads. Keep up the good work and good luck!!!
JoeC here from Virginia. I’ve been crossbow Hunting for a few years now. I’ve got the Wicked Ridge RDX 400, and love it. SEVR Titanium 125 gr mechanical broad heads. Excellent results, great kill shots. I encourage everyone to get out this season. Good luck to all. I enjoyed the video. Thanks
I hunted with compound’s & recurves for 25 years. I’ve had a shoulder surgery, 2 back surgeries & I’ve been hunting with crossbows the last 11 years. I absolutely love hunting with a crossbow. Keep the crossbow videos coming. 🦌🦌
Last November (‘22), the day before Thanksgiving I bought a B3 Hook release ($85’ish). Used it that same evening. Early the next morning I went to get my bow out of the truck and the release was not on it. I initially looked all through the truck, checked my pack, pants pockets. It was gone! I dropped it somewhere in the walk from the location I hunted and back the truck. The hunt spot was about 35 minutes from home. I drove back out and looked in the parking area, walked the 3/4 mile in to where I had hunted and looked all around. The dang thing was gone. Man I was pissed 😡
Enjoy your shows! Tried crossbow for kids when they were young and couldn't pull enough poundage on regular bow. Just felt they were loud and not all that, but they have improved alot. Yes do use hocks from bucks but only on another property than where they were killed. Makes bucks think another moved into their territory.....
I say hunt with and shoot whatever makes you happy. I purchased a crossbow last year but have yet to hunt with it. I did purchase a spare crank and carry it in my pack just like a spare bow release in my pack. Single point failures will bite you. Another great video. Much respect!
@Bradb-bp4si don't get off track here. You must still draw a compound in front of game. Are modern bows better and more of an advantage than a stick bow, ABSOLUTELY they are. If cross bow hunter's would be required to draw their "bow" in the presence of an animal as every other traditional or modern compound bow is required to do then I'd say let them have at it, but you can't. Crossbows are cocked, sitting and waiting ready to fire.
Them xbows are dam sure heavy ,bulky,noisey, but deadly. Compounds are light,nimble,quiet and just as deadly. Choose your poison my friend . Awesome followin ya’ll around 👍🏻👍🏻
The biggest disadvantage of a crossbow to me is a possible 2nd shot....even with a crank. Lots of movement to get set up for another shot...but it can done. As stated earlier, it's not a big as an advantage as people think.
I've busted up both of my arms and needed surgery on both the last few years. I've hunted with a crossbow because of it. I had an old excalibur that was big and cumbersome to hunt with. It was crazy to hunt from a stand with. This year I needed surgery a month before season so I had to buy a tenpoint with a crank. It's much heavier than a bow. So heavy I laid it across the front of my climber instead of hanging it. It shoots nice. I didn't buy the most expensive model, rather, one of the least expensive ones. I have truly enjoyed using a crossbow and am glad they allowed me to stay out and hunt. I killed a buck and a doe this year with mine. Next year I am reducing my compound weight to its minimum and going to try to get back out there and hunt with it.
I used to be against crossbows during archery season until I actually shot one a few times. They’re heavy and cumbersome, hard to hold steady without a rest, loud and not very easy to use in a treestand. Honestly, I can shoot my compound better free hand. I still don’t use one but not for the same reasons as I used to
I use a hair tie on my tenpoint....goes thru the hole in the stock and wraps around the handle of the crank to secure it......cool video and great footage! Thanks jeremy!
I already walked about three miles in the woods got all set up with a clamber. Went to put a bolt in the bow. You guessed it left my arrows in the back of the truck. Pretty dumb. Got back to the truck i parked on a smalk place off the road and to make matters worse ny truck slid down the bank and up against a tree. After about 2 hours and 4 cars passed me a fine young man stopped and pulled me out of the bank. About half the back of the truck all scratched up. Hunting is so much fun. Went home and drank a few cold ones and was not a happy camper. Needless to say went out the next day rememberd to take ny arrows and park the truck in a safe place. Sat that day till dark seen one Squirrel. Happy Hunting. Am 76 now and still hunting but will never forget that day. Still hunting yet but hope i dont forget where i parked my truck.
First year hunting with a crossbow. Getting older so I figured I would give it a try. Used a compound for many years. I use it with my summit climber. I hunt in a small area with 8 or 9 homes around so using a fire arm is out of the question. A crossbow allows me pin point accuracy with little movement such as required drawing a compound or recurve. It’s important I deliver a vital hit so the deer doesn’t Tavel far. Like someone’s back yard. Yesterday I used it on a deer using the same broad head you use. Traveled 60 yards heart shot. These heads fly like practice tips. In both my compound and crossbow.
I just started hunting with a crossbow last year. I love it. It came with a 2 handle cord cocking device, but I bought a crank cocker for easier cocking. I keep them BOTH in my backpack. I had left the crank cocker in my box blind, but I still had my cord hand puller and was able to cock my crossbow. When I shot a compound, I also carried a spare release. I'm 63 and can still shoot a compound, but I really like my crossbow.
I think that it's a free country and we can all make our own decisions on what to use. I use a crossbow and I love it! Now I am at a disadvantage with a compound bow since I have had both shoulders operated on but I got into hunting later in life and I was immediately drawn to using a crossbow. What I mean by later in life is around 30. Had I started younger then I would have probably gotten into using a compound bow. Hunt often and have a great day!
Hey Jeremy another 10 Point crossbow shooter here. And I wondered while watching that last episode how long it was going to take before you lost your crank handle. I've lost mine twice while walking in or out and. got lucky and found it both times by retracing my steps. I carry mine in a zipped pocket now. One advantage I like about the crossbow is the ease of getting off a shot without being detected if I'm hunting on the ground. Hope you found your crank.
Enjoy your videos. I use a vertical crossbow these days - a Hickory Creek Mini. It’s much easier to handle in a tree than my Ravin R26. The R26 sits in the closet. Thanks for your hard work and valuable information.
Bow hunted for 40 years ,I’m 57 and always wanted to hunt with a crossbow. Last year during off season spur of the moment I sold my Mathews and bought a TenPoint, I realized I really don’t know how many seasons the Lord will give me and made the switch. Kinda over what all my bow hunting buddies think anyway.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 yes that’s another plus of a crossbow is the light gathering capability of a scope. I missed a chance on a nice buck one time because I couldn’t see through my black peep site. I then switched to a G5 blue peep but it still isn’t as bright as a scope.
I switch to a crossbow this year at 73. Still not convinced that I'll stick with it. My son got one also and already sold it and went back to his compound.
Those were great sits, and great Intell on why you chose each spot. Whatever stick and string a person’s heart desires to harvest a deer is cool with me. During the 2nd day of my 8 day rutcation, I too lost my Ten Point cocker. A $100 later and losing a half day of hunting I was back in the woods. Now I keep it in my pocket while hunting. But I like the ideas mention here about a Velcro strap. Thanks Jeremy for another great episode!
Crossguns are ok. I like using them during gun season because the safety zones are lot closer for them in my state and deer tend to hide near houses when the guns are blasting. They should probably have their own season though. They're definitely not archery.
I have never shot a crossbow before, but I don’t mind them. I believe that hunters should use what they have confidence in to make a clean, quick, ethical kill, whether it’s a crossbow or compound bow or recurve bow. I also think that everything has advantages and disadvantages, so you have to take those into consideration as well. Enjoy the videos and look forward to the next one.
Ive lost two crank handles this season! I'm finally keeping it in my pocket. I switched to crossbows about 10 seasons now. They are a chore to carry but put a lot more meat in the freezer. Love your show keep it up!
Bet you ordered two of the cocking cranks :). One for the pack and one for the crossbow. It's a lesson that many of us learn once but not many have to learn this one twice. I keep the crank with the xbow when it's stored but when I hit the woods, after the first "cranking" it goes into my pants pocket like all other essentials. Seriously, if you didn't, get an extra one and stick it into the pack. Enjoying the videos.
I think as we get older things change and we do things we would never do when we were younger. I use my dad’s crossbow that I inherited after he passed away. I still use my compound as well. So I’m good either way
I use a crossbow due to necessity. My right arm was messed up in a wreck when I was young and I can’t shoot a regular bow however, that is one disadvantage to the mechanical cocker. I use string cocker for mine and i carry extra , one in backpack and one in pocket . I am very accurate out 65 yards 370 ft Xbow would not hesitate 50-60 yard in right conditions. 3 arrows 2” group 60 yards isn’t bad with messed up right arm . I have tryed public land but it’s tough for a man with no disabilities , so with them the slogan grind just scratches the surface lol 😂!! Thanks fir the videos
When I had a Ten Point Accuslide bow I either used a small bungee ball to keep the crank handle secure or a piece of stretch cord mounted on the bow that I could slip over the crank handle knob to keep it in place. I also kept a spare handle in my pack. Those handles are too expensive to lose!
I have both, compound and a crossbow. I prefer my compound, but a crossbow levels the playing field when it comes to draw length, arrow weight, poundage etc. You hit a deer with a crossbow, and you will easily get a pass through. Someone using a compound with a 27" draw, 50lbs may not. Yes, shot placement has a lot to do with it but let's be real, you don't always hit the boiler room. Just my take. Enjoy watching your videos.
Crossbow hunter for the last 10 yrs since I messed up my shoulder. I miss shooting a compound though for sure and may have to try this year since I've been working out the last year my shoulder has gotten way stronger and doesn't hurt me all the time like it did.I also have a 11yr old daughter that wants to get into archery so it would be awesome to be able to do that with her wether she will ever hunt or not.lol Hopefully she will because I was able to buy her lifetime sportsman license before she was 3 just incase (fingers crossed).
As old age come alone. My eyes will not let me shot my peep anymore so now i use a pse fang and i love it. I didn't understand about putting the cross bow back. I pull mine back with my hands. Your bow must be very hard to pull.
I hunt with an Excalibur crossbow. I changed for a couple of reasons. First, I have issues with both my shoulders that shooting a bow would aggravate. Second, I don't have a lot of time to practice. I'm retiring next June, and intend to test the waters with the shoulders with a few of the traditional bows I have.
I hunt a Parker youth/ Ladies crossbow..it's smaller a compact..I like that you can hunt on the ground or in a tree..To me there is less movement to get into shooting position and you don't have to draw the bow and potentially wait minutes for an open shot.
I have rope pull on mine on a mission sub 1xr , along with a spare cocking rope in my pack . We also draw some of them without the rope cock . I hunt for food so crossbow is my friend especially when it shoots 1” groups at 100 yards back to you . I do believe if crank don’t work you can still use rope cocking device on any of them . Keep your a spare rope cocker in your bag. I know we hand draw my cousins center point sniper 370 and uncles 385 don’t quote me on them numbers lol . But if the kid forgets his cocking rope me or my cousin both have cocked and de-cocked the crossbows for his boy and his dad .
Had to switch to a crossbow a few years ago due to shoulder injury. You still have to hunt for them and make the shot. I've never lost my crank handle, but two years ago during rifle I lost the ocular lens out of my scope. I was two miles deep into a really good public land spot with no way to shoot. It sucks!!!!!
Yes sir that happened to me. I bent my foot Sterup I would never use a bow hanger again hero clip is the only way to go with the Tether strap especially for using with crossbow they way too much as far as the crank you definitely need one if you’re going to hunt out of a saddle the platform is too small. I have the Tether XL that seems to be the perfect size as far as the saddle you can hunt all the way around the tree you never have a bad spot you just have to watch the limbs don’t hit or strike limbs. 👍 I was in the movie Jeremiah Johnson when Chris said to Jeremiah I seen it right off. You didn’t dig your hole deep enough.🤣🤣😂😂
Love the content, I started crossbow hunting in public bow only areas last year. Saw plenty of deer but never took the shot. I got my 1st crossbow harvest just last month and I loved it. I’ve be able to harvest 2 others. I don’t really know if I’ll go back to a rifle.
Agree with you - aggravating- and I ain’t found one yet I can’t tear up - I’ve torn up 4 of them - on my 5th one. May try to back down my compound and try it again. Thank you for these true to life hunting adventures - I love em - reminds me of me!!!!
I’ll be honest. I don’t see the advantage of a crossbow for mobile hunters. I’m sure I’ll catch hell for that but who wants to haul that around and set one up. Hunting permanent stands or private is a different story but I’m not carrying that big joker around 😅
I hunted with it a week and I agree with you. The only thing I like better on the crossbow is the scope. I can aim and see a spot with pin on a bow a can't.
Either way, dead is dead. If I am in a tree, I prefer my compound, for sure. And sitting on the ground. I like my crossbow. Don't feel bad, most of my hunts, I forget, drop or lose something, arrows, release, even left home without my bow. I enjoy your show. Thank You
Not going with my gut to get down and move cost me my biggest buck this year. Happened twice as a matter of fact. Granted it wasn’t moving to a new spot I just felt I needed to be in a tree 30yds further from where I set up in the dark. I didn’t move trees and watched a solid 135” deer walk 15yds from that tree. At 45yds he was further than I like to shoot. Still kicking myself two weeks later.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 2nd season for me with an R29 crossbow, and now carry it for miles and any elevation. Bullseye’d a nice buck at 60 yards Oct 31. Just can’t find my bolt with the ToA Broadhead. It doesn’t slow down. Two shots, two deer, zero ToA bolts found.
What about rifle for mobile hunters? Alot more easier then a crossbow! A compound bow is alot more easier then a trad bow! To each their own, it's just another means for taking your game animal! Does there have to be a reason or disability to use what you want for hunting? Tra bow guys say the same about guys using a compound bow with a trigger release and zoom lenses on their sights ! Let's all start sticking together and backing each other up. There are enough people against hunters in general! We don't need to start picking apart each other for what you choose to put food on your table for your family ! Rant over! Happy hunting
Part of the grind fo sho. You ask if we ever have mishaps, I may be the master 😂. Me and my son got up early one October morning heading with my jet boat to hit the public land on our local river. We got there and was loading the boat when my son said “crap, I forgot my bow”. So back we went to the house to get it lol. I have lots of these stories but to be honest they are wonderful memories.
What do you with the deer meat,cape ect when you kill in one state going to next. Where do you store it all especially when travelling and hunting multiple states consecutively?
I'm in the same camp as Dan Infalt. Whether you shoot a crossbow, compound, or trad bow, except other people choices for what they shoot. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Go with your gut feeling , everyone I don’t I end up regretting it. I just sit and weigh all the options back and forth until something just clicks. Sitting till 2pm and no deer I would probably just stay till dark
I started using a crossbow about 4 years ago due to having a total shoulder replacement! I am gradually starting to shoot my bow more but having problems with the other shoulder, 68 years old!! Crossbow is heavier and more cumbersome but deadly! I hope I achieve my goal of getting back to archery hunting with my bow.
I've not attempted a crossbow hunt from a saddle. Seems like it would more of a hassle. I could be wrong but i thought every crossbow had a spot for a rope pull cocker. I carry mine in my pack, it doesn't take up much room. Love the videos yall put on. God bless and good luck the rest of the season.
I’ve bowhunted for 35 years and 30 of that was with a compound and would still be using one if it wasn’t for heath issues. The pluses of a crossbow bow is I’m more accurate with one with a rest but it’s aggravating humping a combersom crossbow and a shooting stick around and forget a second shot which is easy with a compound.
I grew up shootin a compound only but now use both. Just depends on what I feel like taking that day. I have some stands that are set up better for compound and some better for xbow. My experience is that it's not as easy using a xbow as everyone thinks. But I still think xbow should not be in regular bow season. Once they legalized xbow for everyone to use in my state, my public land spots that I used to have all to myself are filled up with xbow hunters. Everybody that used to only be gun hunters have now picked up a xbow which doubles the hunting pressure during bow season now. And there are people that treat a xbow like a gun and take unethical shots. I know that happens with compound hunter too but it's even worse with alot of xbow guys
Funny we traveled out of state to Wisconsin this rifle season first time different experience saw one deer the entire time 3 public spots 10 miles walked and 3 miles kayaking. What we learned go early Nov with our bows rifle season on public in central Wisconsin west of Menominee WI sucked but learned a lot saw hundreds of dead deer driving back to ND so deer do live in WI
That buck jumped the string , the few times I shot mine I forget it’s still a bow and forget the yardage but my old drywaller shoulder don’t like regular bow
Well I used to love my compound bow. Used to down a crossbow as cheating. Then I messed up my shoulder and found out don’t knock a crossbow until you’ve tried it. Not at all like carrying your rifle. I glad they legalized them in my state or I would have to miss now season. Thanks for the great videos..
I have a Crossbow because my shoulders are bad and can't pull a compound bow back! There's no right thing about it,its what your good with! Only been hunting with a bow,crossbow maybe 10 or 12 years! So iam still learning!
I’m not a big fan of crossbows, but I’m glad to see people getting out. I just think they are overutilized and some people treat them like a rifle and take sketchy quartering to shots and kill that animal no problem. I’m not a hater, just have a hard time warming up to those things. Seems like more coddling and pampering so some people can shoot a deer. Don’t have to work for anything these days, and that’s what gets me. There was nothing to me when I was a kid and I remember working my butt of so I could pull 35 pounds at 14 years old. I earned my hunting privilege, where as now it’s just handed out. More instant gratification for kids, no need to work for it. Glad I was raised the way I was 😊. I’ll be honest, I don’t typically give crossbow hunts a view, but I really like your content, so I had to check it out. I honestly thought something must’ve happened to you, because you are such a natural with the vertical bow. Glad you are just fine and giviner. 😊💪🏼👊🏼 Keep up the great work guys 👍🏼
Hey boss man I messaged you a month or so ago about going outta state for the first time. I went to Arkansas and it was awesome seen lots of deer. Seen to shooters and I got a 7 pointer that got hooked for sure. My name is Junius and I'm a Louisiana boy. Thanks for all the info yall put out.
I like the Excalibur crossbow personally with the cocking aid. No crank. Where I hunt in canada it can be down as cold as -15 to -20 Celsius in the last month of the season. I’ve always struggled with the compound in those temps because of the bulkiness of my cloths. Most of my life I hunt with the compound from early season until the mercury dips then I switch to crossbow. That said I have raging tennis elbow and I can’t get much more then 4-5 shots of practice in at a time with the compound so I’ve been using the crossbow most of the season. I owe it to the animal.
Great video! I honestly whether just hunt with the compound. I would like to have one for hunting on the ground with my Ghost Blind in places that don’t have climbing trees, but that’s about the only advantage I give it. I like knowing the dates of the hunt . What was the date on this hunt?
Being from Georgia, I love shooting a crossbow, my shoulder doesn't allow me to hunt with a compound bow anymore so if not for the crossbow I would have to skip archery season, plus it allows my 8 year old grandson to hunt archery season since there's no way he can pull back a compound bow with the required 45lbs, also my wife is now hunting with me since she doesn't like shooting a gun and can't really pull back a compound bow, but the crossbow is perfect for her.......I also hate using a cocker, that's why I shoot a Wicked Ridge Vital X 405, you just cock it manually, manually pretty much works all the time. No need to have that cocker.
First thing I did when I got my buck hung up to clean . They was stinking my van up all the way home for a hour and half ride lol. The smell of success all the way and day or 2 later lol
I like the Bow but I sure don’t knock the crossbow guys. I’ve been using them glands all my life. We tie them onto the top of our boots and walk in with them. Enjoy all yalls stuff
I take a piece of velcro and wrap around my crank on my ten point, they do NOT stay in that little holder and a new one is about $70 . Good luck this season 👍
My dad used to use kocks off bucks often. I don't know anyone that never really hunted but in Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi that killed as many quality bucks as he did.
I like hunting with crossbow, compound and recurve; I am an equal opportunity hunter
Jeremy, first of all, I absolutely love this channel and all of the content you & Daniel put out. I have been doing an 8 to 10 day rutcation trip every year to the Midwest for quite a few years, and it is by far my most anticipated thing every year, & have been doing the public land grind exclusively even here at home, so there is so much I can relate to watching y’all.
I have been following you for a few years now, and this has 100% became my favorite UA-cam channel. I am currently into my 35th year of bow hunting, with the last 7 years being with a crossbow, & I can say it is just another tool that has advantages and definitely has disadvantages! Lord knows I have had my share of mishaps like you did here in this video lol. But keep up the great work man, because I know I’m speaking for lots of people when I say we look forward to each video!
Thank you will do.
In my opinion, whatever gets people out in the woods to carry on our tradition as long as its legal is ok by me. Love watching you and Daniel on these videos, i learn a ton, and you guys are definitely some of the best public land hunters on UA-cam. Another awesome episode.
Agreed, but I think it should be illegal to hunt with a crossbow until December (for Indiana).
@@Public_land_trail_camsWhy is that? So you have plenty of opportunity to kill a big deer first? Mighty selfish outlook.
I don’t care if someone hunts crossbow regular bow recurve rifle whatever it is as long as they are having fun being safe and enjoying god’s beautiful woods I’m cool with it! Love hearing me some Jeremy and Daniel just sharing experiences and WHAT they think not absolutely know it’s a great video for me!
Thanks!
Nicholas I agree with you. You can hunt with an atlatl or a 50 caliber, we are all hunters.
That buck dropped when you shot 👍✌🏻🇺🇸
He dropped alot😂
sold both my compound bows about 15 years ago. Loved archery since boy scouts when I was a kid. Love target practice. always have. Just bought my first crossbow 3 weeks ago. Shot it 10 times so far. loving it. Glad it is an option. I have short legs and short arms too. Just relalized Ive been bow hunting for years with a huge disadvantage. my crossbow with a CCD takes all that away. I bought a crossbow where the crank isnt part of the stock and isnt easily removable for the exact reason you show in this video "I am going to take that crank off and lose it" I think I made a good call for myself.
@@DutchinCle Good Luck
My Husband and I hunt with our crossbows. We are former compound bow hunters, but 9 years ago we bought crossbows to shoot better, not further.
I like your thinking.
Keep the crossbow stuff comin’ I’ve been hunting with compounds and trad bows since the 80’s. because of arthritis in my shoulder I have days I have trouble using the compound. The crossbow is ready to go in that situation and keeps me hunting. I used to be against crossbows, but I sure took a shine to ‘em’ now that some days my backs against the wall. Good job and keep the content flowing boys!
Crossbow hunter here …. I also use the tooth of the arrow Broadheads but I use the 150 gr. they are great heads. Keep up the good work and good luck!!!
JoeC here from Virginia. I’ve been crossbow Hunting for a few years now. I’ve got the Wicked Ridge RDX 400, and love it. SEVR Titanium 125 gr mechanical broad heads. Excellent results, great kill shots. I encourage everyone to get out this season. Good luck to all. I enjoyed the video. Thanks
This year I switched up how I hunt because of watching you. I shot my first monster buck this year! Thank you for making these videos keep them up!
I hunted with compound’s & recurves for 25 years. I’ve had a shoulder surgery, 2 back surgeries & I’ve been hunting with crossbows the last 11 years. I absolutely love hunting with a crossbow. Keep the crossbow videos coming. 🦌🦌
Last November (‘22), the day before Thanksgiving I bought a B3 Hook release ($85’ish). Used it that same evening. Early the next morning I went to get my bow out of the truck and the release was not on it. I initially looked all through the truck, checked my pack, pants pockets. It was gone! I dropped it somewhere in the walk from the location I hunted and back the truck. The hunt spot was about 35 minutes from home. I drove back out and looked in the parking area, walked the 3/4 mile in to where I had hunted and looked all around. The dang thing was gone. Man I was pissed 😡
Enjoy your shows! Tried crossbow for kids when they were young and couldn't pull enough poundage on regular bow. Just felt they were loud and not all that, but they have improved alot. Yes do use hocks from bucks but only on another property than where they were killed. Makes bucks think another moved into their territory.....
Great episode hundred percent the highs and lows y’all keep grinding. Enjoy the good Contant. . Y’all had a great season so far. Thanks for sharing.
We have to give this guys an A+ for effort!!!
I say hunt with and shoot whatever makes you happy. I purchased a crossbow last year but have yet to hunt with it. I did purchase a spare crank and carry it in my pack just like a spare bow release in my pack. Single point failures will bite you. Another great video. Much respect!
Ive been hunting for 38yrs. 32 of them with compound. I switched 5yrs ago do to injury but its not the advantage people think it is. Love content
Yes it is. It's a huge advantage being able to brace it like a rifle and not have to draw in the presence of game. Huge.
Scope, butt stock, rest, no draw, fore grip, trigger, advertised 100 yard accuracy =advantage
Lol im sure the bows these days have no advantage over my darton mx50 at about 180ftps with 150gr zwickey...
Ps not everyone has a raven ;)
@Bradb-bp4si don't get off track here. You must still draw a compound in front of game. Are modern bows better and more of an advantage than a stick bow, ABSOLUTELY they are. If cross bow hunter's would be required to draw their "bow" in the presence of an animal as every other traditional or modern compound bow is required to do then I'd say let them have at it, but you can't. Crossbows are cocked, sitting and waiting ready to fire.
Them xbows are dam sure heavy ,bulky,noisey, but deadly. Compounds are light,nimble,quiet and just as deadly.
Choose your poison my friend . Awesome followin ya’ll around 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
The biggest disadvantage of a crossbow to me is a possible 2nd shot....even with a crank. Lots of movement to get set up for another shot...but it can done. As stated earlier, it's not a big as an advantage as people think.
agree
Look at the vertical crossbow. Like mine.
I've busted up both of my arms and needed surgery on both the last few years. I've hunted with a crossbow because of it. I had an old excalibur that was big and cumbersome to hunt with. It was crazy to hunt from a stand with. This year I needed surgery a month before season so I had to buy a tenpoint with a crank. It's much heavier than a bow. So heavy I laid it across the front of my climber instead of hanging it. It shoots nice. I didn't buy the most expensive model, rather, one of the least expensive ones. I have truly enjoyed using a crossbow and am glad they allowed me to stay out and hunt. I killed a buck and a doe this year with mine. Next year I am reducing my compound weight to its minimum and going to try to get back out there and hunt with it.
If it will get more people in the woods, I’m all for it. Personally, I use a compound. I like the challenge of having to draw it right before a shot.
That can be a challenge sometimes
Awesome! That's hunting!
I used to be against crossbows during archery season until I actually shot one a few times. They’re heavy and cumbersome, hard to hold steady without a rest, loud and not very easy to use in a treestand. Honestly, I can shoot my compound better free hand. I still don’t use one but not for the same reasons as I used to
That's the point I try bring out. I think a lot of the guy bashing on crossbow have never hunted with one.
I killed my buck this year with a crossbow. They are way easier and more effective than bows.@@doityourselfhunter9031
I use a hair tie on my tenpoint....goes thru the hole in the stock and wraps around the handle of the crank to secure it......cool video and great footage!
Thanks jeremy!
I've never used a crossbow. But I don't have anything against using one. Great show
I super glued a velcro strip on my Viper to prevent the crank from ever falling out. It was a concern of mine when I first bought it
I enjoy watching u hunt with a crossbow.
I already walked about three miles in the woods got all set up with a clamber. Went to put a bolt in the bow. You guessed it left my arrows in the back of the truck. Pretty dumb. Got back to the truck i parked on a smalk place off the road and to make matters worse ny truck slid down the bank and up against a tree. After about 2 hours and 4 cars passed me a fine young man stopped and pulled me out of the bank. About half the back of the truck all scratched up. Hunting is so much fun. Went home and drank a few cold ones and was not a happy camper. Needless to say went out the next day rememberd to take ny arrows and park the truck in a safe place. Sat that day till dark seen one Squirrel. Happy Hunting. Am 76 now and still hunting but will never forget that day. Still hunting yet but hope i dont forget where i parked my truck.
First year hunting with a crossbow. Getting older so I figured I would give it a try. Used a compound for many years. I use it with my summit climber. I hunt in a small area with 8 or 9 homes around so using a fire arm is out of the question. A crossbow allows me pin point accuracy with little movement such as required drawing a compound or recurve. It’s important I deliver a vital hit so the deer doesn’t Tavel far. Like someone’s back yard. Yesterday I used it on a deer using the same broad head you use. Traveled 60 yards heart shot. These heads fly like practice tips. In both my compound and crossbow.
I usually sit a spot three times and then move 🦌
I just started hunting with a crossbow last year. I love it. It came with a 2 handle cord cocking device, but I bought a crank cocker for easier cocking. I keep them BOTH in my backpack. I had left the crank cocker in my box blind, but I still had my cord hand puller and was able to cock my crossbow. When I shot a compound, I also carried a spare release. I'm 63 and can still shoot a compound, but I really like my crossbow.
I think that it's a free country and we can all make our own decisions on what to use. I use a crossbow and I love it! Now I am at a disadvantage with a compound bow since I have had both shoulders operated on but I got into hunting later in life and I was immediately drawn to using a crossbow. What I mean by later in life is around 30. Had I started younger then I would have probably gotten into using a compound bow. Hunt often and have a great day!
Hey Jeremy another 10 Point crossbow shooter here. And I wondered while watching that last episode how long it was going to take before you lost your crank handle. I've lost mine twice while walking in or out and. got lucky and found it both times by retracing my steps. I carry mine in a zipped pocket now. One advantage I like about the crossbow is the ease of getting off a shot without being detected if I'm hunting on the ground. Hope you found your crank.
Watch the next show coming out.
I've lost mine to but I found it it just came off u only know u lost when u get to your spot it's funny but it sucks to
Enjoy your videos. I use a vertical crossbow these days - a Hickory Creek Mini. It’s much easier to handle in a tree than my Ravin R26. The R26 sits in the closet. Thanks for your hard work and valuable information.
I like watching you with the crossbow because of my shoulder surgerys. That's all I can use
Same! I can't even handle the recoil of a rifle anymore
Bow hunted for 40 years ,I’m 57 and always wanted to hunt with a crossbow. Last year during off season spur of the moment I sold my Mathews and bought a TenPoint, I realized I really don’t know how many seasons the Lord will give me and made the switch. Kinda over what all my bow hunting buddies think anyway.
It's hard for me to see my pins on a bow. I can see though the scope on a crossbow a lot better.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 yes that’s another plus of a crossbow is the light gathering capability of a scope. I missed a chance on a nice buck one time because I couldn’t see through my black peep site. I then switched to a G5 blue peep but it still isn’t as bright as a scope.
I switch to a crossbow this year at 73. Still not convinced that I'll stick with it. My son got one also and already sold it and went back to his compound.
I love spots where you don't have to deal with does and fawns.
Good luck buddy
Love my crossbow. Been hunting with it a long time. To date my biggest buck came with it.
Those were great sits, and great Intell on why you chose each spot. Whatever stick and string a person’s heart desires to harvest a deer is cool with me. During the 2nd day of my 8 day rutcation, I too lost my Ten Point cocker. A $100 later and losing a half day of hunting I was back in the woods. Now I keep it in my pocket while hunting. But I like the ideas mention here about a Velcro strap. Thanks Jeremy for another great episode!
Crossguns are ok. I like using them during gun season because the safety zones are lot closer for them in my state and deer tend to hide near houses when the guns are blasting. They should probably have their own season though. They're definitely not archery.
Always amazes me how quick they can duck an arrow.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Another great video You guys are on fire keep em comin.
Dang man that sucks about the cocker. Hope u found it
I have never shot a crossbow before, but I don’t mind them. I believe that hunters should use what they have confidence in to make a clean, quick, ethical kill, whether it’s a crossbow or compound bow or recurve bow. I also think that everything has advantages and disadvantages, so you have to take those into consideration as well. Enjoy the videos and look forward to the next one.
Low light or not, I've never missed one low. But I'll sail one in a heart beat! Hahaha!! I like the public grind shirts, I'll be ordering some.
Ive lost two crank handles this season! I'm finally keeping it in my pocket. I switched to crossbows about 10 seasons now. They are a chore to carry but put a lot more meat in the freezer. Love your show keep it up!
Bet you ordered two of the cocking cranks :). One for the pack and one for the crossbow. It's a lesson that many of us learn once but not many have to learn this one twice. I keep the crank with the xbow when it's stored but when I hit the woods, after the first "cranking" it goes into my pants pocket like all other essentials. Seriously, if you didn't, get an extra one and stick it into the pack. Enjoying the videos.
Enjoyed watching the hunt. Sounds like my look you’ll get him next time.
I think as we get older things change and we do things we would never do when we were younger. I use my dad’s crossbow that I inherited after he passed away. I still use my compound as well. So I’m good either way
I enjoy your presentation and non scripted vernacular, You sir are the real deal... Very refreshing. Keep it coming.
Thank you.
I use a crossbow due to necessity. My right arm was messed up in a wreck when I was young and I can’t shoot a regular bow however, that is one disadvantage to the mechanical cocker. I use string cocker for mine and i carry extra , one in backpack and one in pocket . I am very accurate out 65 yards 370 ft Xbow would not hesitate 50-60 yard in right conditions. 3 arrows 2” group 60 yards isn’t bad with messed up right arm .
I have tryed public land but it’s tough for a man with no disabilities , so with them the slogan grind just scratches the surface lol 😂!! Thanks fir the videos
When I had a Ten Point Accuslide bow I either used a small bungee ball to keep the crank handle secure or a piece of stretch cord mounted on the bow that I could slip over the crank handle knob to keep it in place. I also kept a spare handle in my pack. Those handles are too expensive to lose!
I have both, compound and a crossbow. I prefer my compound, but a crossbow levels the playing field when it comes to draw length, arrow weight, poundage etc. You hit a deer with a crossbow, and you will easily get a pass through. Someone using a compound with a 27" draw, 50lbs may not. Yes, shot placement has a lot to do with it but let's be real, you don't always hit the boiler room. Just my take. Enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks for your opinion.
Crossbow hunter for the last 10 yrs since I messed up my shoulder. I miss shooting a compound though for sure and may have to try this year since I've been working out the last year my shoulder has gotten way stronger and doesn't hurt me all the time like it did.I also have a 11yr old daughter that wants to get into archery so it would be awesome to be able to do that with her wether she will ever hunt or not.lol Hopefully she will because I was able to buy her lifetime sportsman license before she was 3 just incase (fingers crossed).
As old age come alone. My eyes will not let me shot my peep anymore so now i use a pse fang and i love it. I didn't understand about putting the cross bow back. I pull mine back with my hands. Your bow must be very hard to pull.
I hunt with an Excalibur crossbow. I changed for a couple of reasons. First, I have issues with both my shoulders that shooting a bow would aggravate. Second, I don't have a lot of time to practice. I'm retiring next June, and intend to test the waters with the shoulders with a few of the traditional bows I have.
Good Luck!
I hunt a Parker youth/ Ladies crossbow..it's smaller a compact..I like that you can hunt on the ground or in a tree..To me there is less movement to get into shooting position and you don't have to draw the bow and potentially wait minutes for an open shot.
I have rope pull on mine on a mission sub 1xr , along with a spare cocking rope in my pack . We also draw some of them without the rope cock . I hunt for food so crossbow is my friend especially when it shoots 1” groups at 100 yards back to you .
I do believe if crank don’t work you can still use rope cocking device on any of them . Keep your a spare rope cocker in your bag. I know we hand draw my cousins center point sniper 370 and uncles 385 don’t quote me on them numbers lol . But if the kid forgets his cocking rope me or my cousin both have cocked and de-cocked the crossbows for his boy and his dad .
Ohhh noooo. That sux. Sounds like my kind of luck !! I’m sure you’ll make up for the miss and the losing your cocker.
I do!
Had to switch to a crossbow a few years ago due to shoulder injury.
You still have to hunt for them and make the shot.
I've never lost my crank handle, but two years ago during rifle I lost the ocular lens out of my scope.
I was two miles deep into a really good public land spot with no way to shoot.
It sucks!!!!!
Ive never hunted with a crossbow, so I've never lost a crossbow crank. But I've lost my bow release after getting up in the Treestand.
Yes sir that happened to me. I bent my foot Sterup I would never use a bow hanger again hero clip is the only way to go with the Tether strap especially for using with crossbow they way too much as far as the crank you definitely need one if you’re going to hunt out of a saddle the platform is too small. I have the Tether XL that seems to be the perfect size as far as the saddle you can hunt all the way around the tree you never have a bad spot you just have to watch the limbs don’t hit or strike limbs. 👍 I was in the movie Jeremiah Johnson when Chris said to Jeremiah I seen it right off. You didn’t dig your hole deep enough.🤣🤣😂😂
Love the content, I started crossbow hunting in public bow only areas last year. Saw plenty of deer but never took the shot. I got my 1st crossbow harvest just last month and I loved it. I’ve be able to harvest 2 others. I don’t really know if I’ll go back to a rifle.
Keep up the crossbow hunts. We like the diversity!!
Agree with you - aggravating- and I ain’t found one yet I can’t tear up - I’ve torn up 4 of them - on my 5th one.
May try to back down my compound and try it again. Thank you for these true to life hunting adventures - I love em - reminds me of me!!!!
I’ll be honest. I don’t see the advantage of a crossbow for mobile hunters. I’m sure I’ll catch hell for that but who wants to haul that around and set one up. Hunting permanent stands or private is a different story but I’m not carrying that big joker around 😅
I hunted with it a week and I agree with you. The only thing I like better on the crossbow is the scope. I can aim and see a spot with pin on a bow a can't.
Either way, dead is dead. If I am in a tree, I prefer my compound, for sure. And sitting on the ground. I like my crossbow. Don't feel bad, most of my hunts, I forget, drop or lose something, arrows, release, even left home without my bow. I enjoy your show. Thank You
Not going with my gut to get down and move cost me my biggest buck this year. Happened twice as a matter of fact. Granted it wasn’t moving to a new spot I just felt I needed to be in a tree 30yds further from where I set up in the dark. I didn’t move trees and watched a solid 135” deer walk 15yds from that tree. At 45yds he was further than I like to shoot. Still kicking myself two weeks later.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 2nd season for me with an R29 crossbow, and now carry it for miles and any elevation. Bullseye’d a nice buck at 60 yards Oct 31. Just can’t find my bolt with the ToA Broadhead. It doesn’t slow down. Two shots, two deer, zero ToA bolts found.
What about rifle for mobile hunters? Alot more easier then a crossbow! A compound bow is alot more easier then a trad bow! To each their own, it's just another means for taking your game animal! Does there have to be a reason or disability to use what you want for hunting? Tra bow guys say the same about guys using a compound bow with a trigger release and zoom lenses on their sights ! Let's all start sticking together and backing each other up. There are enough people against hunters in general! We don't need to start picking apart each other for what you choose to put food on your table for your family ! Rant over! Happy hunting
Part of the grind fo sho. You ask if we ever have mishaps, I may be the master 😂. Me and my son got up early one October morning heading with my jet boat to hit the public land on our local river. We got there and was loading the boat when my son said “crap, I forgot my bow”. So back we went to the house to get it lol. I have lots of these stories but to be honest they are wonderful memories.
What do you with the deer meat,cape ect when you kill in one state going to next. Where do you store it all especially when travelling and hunting multiple states consecutively?
I'm in the same camp as Dan Infalt. Whether you shoot a crossbow, compound, or trad bow, except other people choices for what they shoot. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Go with your gut feeling , everyone I don’t I end up regretting it. I just sit and weigh all the options back and forth until something just clicks. Sitting till 2pm and no deer I would probably just stay till dark
Tough pill to swallow, sending love from Massachusetts
I started using a crossbow about 4 years ago due to having a total shoulder replacement! I am gradually starting to shoot my bow more but having problems with the other shoulder, 68 years old!! Crossbow is heavier and more cumbersome but deadly! I hope I achieve my goal of getting back to archery hunting with my bow.
I've not attempted a crossbow hunt from a saddle. Seems like it would more of a hassle. I could be wrong but i thought every crossbow had a spot for a rope pull cocker. I carry mine in my pack, it doesn't take up much room. Love the videos yall put on. God bless and good luck the rest of the season.
Second rut is on in ND seeing plenty of good deer movement and lots of chasing in the evening here
I’ve bowhunted for 35 years and 30 of that was with a compound and would still be using one if it wasn’t for heath issues. The pluses of a crossbow bow is I’m more accurate with one with a rest but it’s aggravating humping a combersom crossbow and a shooting stick around and forget a second shot which is easy with a compound.
I grew up shootin a compound only but now use both. Just depends on what I feel like taking that day. I have some stands that are set up better for compound and some better for xbow. My experience is that it's not as easy using a xbow as everyone thinks. But I still think xbow should not be in regular bow season. Once they legalized xbow for everyone to use in my state, my public land spots that I used to have all to myself are filled up with xbow hunters. Everybody that used to only be gun hunters have now picked up a xbow which doubles the hunting pressure during bow season now. And there are people that treat a xbow like a gun and take unethical shots. I know that happens with compound hunter too but it's even worse with alot of xbow guys
Your are probably right.
Funny we traveled out of state to Wisconsin this rifle season first time different experience saw one deer the entire time 3 public spots 10 miles walked and 3 miles kayaking. What we learned go early Nov with our bows rifle season on public in central Wisconsin west of Menominee WI sucked but learned a lot saw hundreds of dead deer driving back to ND so deer do live in WI
They are definitely more aggravating to carry and maneuver through the woods than a bow.
That buck jumped the string , the few times I shot mine I forget it’s still a bow and forget the yardage but my old drywaller shoulder don’t like regular bow
Love your videos been a long time subscriber but I’m ready to see u go back with the compound
Thanks for your opinion.
Well I used to love my compound bow. Used to down a crossbow as cheating. Then I messed up my shoulder and found out don’t knock a crossbow until you’ve tried it. Not at all like carrying your rifle. I glad they legalized them in my state or I would have to miss now season. Thanks for the great videos..
I have a Crossbow because my shoulders are bad and can't pull a compound bow back! There's no right thing about it,its what your good with! Only been hunting with a bow,crossbow maybe 10 or 12 years! So iam still learning!
I’m not a big fan of crossbows, but I’m glad to see people getting out. I just think they are overutilized and some people treat them like a rifle and take sketchy quartering to shots and kill that animal no problem. I’m not a hater, just have a hard time warming up to those things. Seems like more coddling and pampering so some people can shoot a deer. Don’t have to work for anything these days, and that’s what gets me. There was nothing to me when I was a kid and I remember working my butt of so I could pull 35 pounds at 14 years old. I earned my hunting privilege, where as now it’s just handed out. More instant gratification for kids, no need to work for it. Glad I was raised the way I was 😊. I’ll be honest, I don’t typically give crossbow hunts a view, but I really like your content, so I had to check it out. I honestly thought something must’ve happened to you, because you are such a natural with the vertical bow. Glad you are just fine and giviner. 😊💪🏼👊🏼
Keep up the great work guys 👍🏼
Hey boss man I messaged you a month or so ago about going outta state for the first time. I went to Arkansas and it was awesome seen lots of deer. Seen to shooters and I got a 7 pointer that got hooked for sure. My name is Junius and I'm a Louisiana boy. Thanks for all the info yall put out.
Go Jeremy go!
I like the Excalibur crossbow personally with the cocking aid. No crank.
Where I hunt in canada it can be down as cold as -15 to -20 Celsius in the last month of the season. I’ve always struggled with the compound in those temps because of the bulkiness of my cloths. Most of my life I hunt with the compound from early season until the mercury dips then I switch to crossbow.
That said I have raging tennis elbow and I can’t get much more then 4-5 shots of practice in at a time with the compound so I’ve been using the crossbow most of the season. I owe it to the animal.
i’d rather have a compound hunting out of a saddle especially if i’m hunting public land moving from spot to spot
If it gets you in the woods get after it.
agree
You need to look at the hickory creek mini vertical crossbow!!
Great video! I honestly whether just hunt with the compound. I would like to have one for hunting on the ground with my Ghost Blind in places that don’t have climbing trees, but that’s about the only advantage I give it. I like knowing the dates of the hunt . What was the date on this hunt?
We try keeping them out in less than a week of the filming.
Being from Georgia, I love shooting a crossbow, my shoulder doesn't allow me to hunt with a compound bow anymore so if not for the crossbow I would have to skip archery season, plus it allows my 8 year old grandson to hunt archery season since there's no way he can pull back a compound bow with the required 45lbs, also my wife is now hunting with me since she doesn't like shooting a gun and can't really pull back a compound bow, but the crossbow is perfect for her.......I also hate using a cocker, that's why I shoot a Wicked Ridge Vital X 405, you just cock it manually, manually pretty much works all the time. No need to have that cocker.
First thing I did when I got my buck hung up to clean . They was stinking my van up all the way home for a hour and half ride lol. The smell of success all the way and day or 2 later lol
They do have a smell.
If I’m in the major I’m sitting !! If it’s passed and I have time I’m gone !!
I like the Bow but I sure don’t knock the crossbow guys. I’ve been using them glands all my life. We tie them onto the top of our boots and walk in with them. Enjoy all yalls stuff
I take a piece of velcro and wrap around my crank on my ten point, they do NOT stay in that little holder and a new one is about $70 . Good luck this season 👍
I go with my gut always💯🦌
My dad used to use kocks off bucks often. I don't know anyone that never really hunted but in Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi that killed as many quality bucks as he did.
Love mine I used a Velcro cable strap to keep cocker in place. Have a compound but shoulder surgery made me hang it up
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