Great video Dan! Ive done this once, I found that manual hedge trimmers work really good and speed up the process. Hardest part is just sitting there looking at cattails all day lol.
6.3’ tall tank of a man that calls himself “Beast” the middle of a cattail swamp wielding a machete. Carries pistol in case he meets up with a “crazy”. You’re awesome.
I hunt public land in MS, federal lands associated with flood control....watersheds, rivers, creeks, channels, wet - dry - wet - dry ...miles of swamp (yankees call it "marsh" lol)...Dan taught me TWO things that made a big difference to my hunting: First, bucks will do CRAZY things to get away from people. I honestly did not know three years ago that bucks would walk/swim miles out into swamps where there is ZERO food. I always focused too much on FOOD instead of SECURITY. Dan changed that for me. Secondly, to be successful *consistently* you HAVE to go where other hunters either can't or won't go. I know look for places with deer tracks, but no BOOT tracks. It works. But it's HARD WORK. I'm 53. I pray I can stay fit enough to keep doing this many more years. Thanks Dan!
Good luck getting away from people. I hunt in MS too. I used to be able to get away from people but can’t do it anymore. The use of GPS has made it too easy. Some of the hardest nastiest places I used to hunt now have treestands everywhere.
Guys who find success on the ground follow those same principles. Commit to one trail, see the deer at 90 degrees, draw and shoot when the deer gets past you. It's awesome knowing you can do it in all sorts of terrains and habitats
Dan how long after you find a buck bed and sit in it to see who what when why he is there can you go and hunt the bed? How long would you give him to relax after your scent is in it? Seems to me he would smell it and abandon it for a little while after because of my scent being there
Hey Dan, you have taught me alot of tricks. But i have a tip for you that will make your marsh hunts easier....instead of using a machette to clear the cattails try a bill hook or brush axe. The curved tip will bite into the cats instead of glancing off....works great. Fiskers makes a nice affordable one. Called the 9 inch brush axe.
So what you’re saying Dan is we should look for the pink ribbons on the cattails in the swamp? In all seriousness, great approach. I’ve been doing some winter scouting but am not a fan of leaving tracks in the snow. Makes it too easy for others to follow
I LOVE hunting private land it’s like a cat and mouse game. I always have other hunters not familiar with the hunting area try and follow where I go in the woods to try and find out my hunting spots. I lose them off my tail every time LOL
Love the info you put out. If a shooter does not come through the first hunt, how many more times would you hunt this set up? Do you need to be more concerned on calmer days that your scent will pool around you more?
I only hunt a set up like that one to three times a year. Unless I have good intell that a buck is there. Like maybe a hidden cell cam monitoring the trail.
A couple I hunt would be, low access parking with deer bedded high by the road, and small public pcs over looked cause of hard access or little to no signage showing it as public. Another may be entrance that crosses a river,
The Hunting Beast the by the road option and the crossing the river option are the only options that you mentioned that I haven’t looked into yet. Many of the spots I hunt are hard access; .25-.75 miles straight up a steep cliff followed by .25-.75 miles back in from there. I have found that these areas get totally undisturbed in archery, but some pressure from the back side during gun season drives. There are definitely some creek/river crossings I know of that I should check out, just might need a kayak or small boat to cross, they’re too deep to wade. Really gonna try to find those close to the road spots though. Haven’t hit on one of those yet.
Hi Dan, my family and I are gonna be going through Wisconsin to Minnesota it would be a honor to meet you! First week of June we leave. Any chance we could have lunch? I’m sure you’re super busy my wife is on Facebook maybe we could reach out from there, set something up? TTYL
@@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258 Best to let me know a few days in advance... I have been scheduling a bunch of speaking engagements and such, but if im free, I might take you up on it.
I’ll be in touch and try and figure out what day we’ll be in Wisconsin is your face book name hunting beast too? I’m not good with that stuff but my wife is. I’ll try and figure it out, April’s my wife’s name.
Got an honest questions I notice the handgun in your pocket, do you carry while hunting in the swamps? I probably will next year just for safety reasons since I'll be along most of the hunts
Yes I agree , public land is crazy, I find alot of poached deer and hear lots of bad stories and have met some very angry people , thanks was just wondering
there's a channel out here called interesting news that's showing a lot of your videos didn't know if you were alright with that or not maybe you already know this.
Dang it Dan! The reason there are more people doing this stuff is because you are telling everyone how to do it! I appreciate and use the info you provide us.......but knock it off!!!!😜
Well, all I can say is, we don’t have to worry about the snowflakes taking our hunting spots. They think all the food comes from the stores...lol...and as far as them using a bow and walking to your stand, thats to much work. Great Video Dan.
Eberhart has this method detailed in some of his old books. No disrespect but has this ever worked to take a mature buck? I ask before I go out and try to do the same thing in the alder swamp.
I have not killed a mature buck yet doing this... Its worked on small bucks, and if digging a hole in a field worked for shooting 2 big bucks, i don't see why this wont.
@@thehuntingbeast agreed. I think half the reason the average bowhunter sits up in the hardwoods on the field edge is they wanna see a mile in every direction. This seems like it could work simply because it's counter to that frame of mind.
Dan this marsh set up is literally brilliant!!!
You’re a madman Dan. Thinking outside the box I love it
Bernie Sanders says I'm entitled to hunt all the spots you set up.
Great detail and tactics on this hunting strategy. You are the man Dan. Thanks !
Great video Dan! Ive done this once, I found that manual hedge trimmers work really good and speed up the process. Hardest part is just sitting there looking at cattails all day lol.
That poem was pure Gold! My littlest and I seen two deer scouting today👍
Perfect timing, I was just looking for the next video to watch 👍👍👍
Very good video Dan, thanks for sharing!
Great information as always Dan!
6.3’ tall tank of a man that calls himself “Beast” the middle of a cattail swamp wielding a machete. Carries pistol in case he meets up with a “crazy”. You’re awesome.
Awesome stuff dan as always man
Love the video as always Dan
Sometimes it's nice to walk in and sit down without a harness ,lifeline etc. Great info.
Awsome. Thanks, where I hunt is really high , all dry but Be giving it a try next season.
Do you have video hunting this set up,looks like excellent set up
Love the shirt.Again made me laugh.
Another really cool video. I like how much you think outside the box, and that shirt is awesome too hahaha
Hardcore. Thanks for the video.
I have a spot in mind that I'm going to make one, if not more, of these set ups at thanks for the video!
I hunt public land in MS, federal lands associated with flood control....watersheds, rivers, creeks, channels, wet - dry - wet - dry ...miles of swamp (yankees call it "marsh" lol)...Dan taught me TWO things that made a big difference to my hunting: First, bucks will do CRAZY things to get away from people. I honestly did not know three years ago that bucks would walk/swim miles out into swamps where there is ZERO food. I always focused too much on FOOD instead of SECURITY. Dan changed that for me. Secondly, to be successful *consistently* you HAVE to go where other hunters either can't or won't go. I know look for places with deer tracks, but no BOOT tracks. It works. But it's HARD WORK. I'm 53. I pray I can stay fit enough to keep doing this many more years. Thanks Dan!
Im 53 as well...
Good luck getting away from people. I hunt in MS too. I used to be able to get away from people but can’t do it anymore. The use of GPS has made it too easy. Some of the hardest nastiest places I used to hunt now have treestands everywhere.
Valuable info.
A guy standing around talking and wearing a funny tshirt is better than all the Saturday morning hunting shows ever recorded.
Guys who find success on the ground follow those same principles. Commit to one trail, see the deer at 90 degrees, draw and shoot when the deer gets past you. It's awesome knowing you can do it in all sorts of terrains and habitats
This was some good shit!!
This is awesome. This screams adventure!!
Wisconsin
Currently in the service, I miss Wisconsin everyday !
Dan how long after you find a buck bed and sit in it to see who what when why he is there can you go and hunt the bed? How long would you give him to relax after your scent is in it? Seems to me he would smell it and abandon it for a little while after because of my scent being there
I generally scout those beds after the season, I find them in January thru early april.... I hunt them months later
Hey Dan, you have taught me alot of tricks. But i have a tip for you that will make your marsh hunts easier....instead of using a machette to clear the cattails try a bill hook or brush axe. The curved tip will bite into the cats instead of glancing off....works great. Fiskers makes a nice affordable one. Called the 9 inch brush axe.
Do deer like to bed down in bamboo just as much as cattails
I dont have experience with Bamboo...
So what you’re saying Dan is we should look for the pink ribbons on the cattails in the swamp? In all seriousness, great approach. I’ve been doing some winter scouting but am not a fan of leaving tracks in the snow. Makes it too easy for others to follow
I LOVE hunting private land it’s like a cat and mouse game. I always have other hunters not familiar with the hunting area try and follow where I go in the woods to try and find out my hunting spots. I lose them off my tail every time LOL
The way you put your chair in the cattails is the same way we do it for duck hunting I end up in the swamps all the time
Dude the boards in cattails in genius... You ought to offer a class in summer. I would pay money just to pick your brain.. lol... 👍👍
Love the info you put out.
If a shooter does not come through the first hunt, how many more times would you hunt this set up?
Do you need to be more concerned on calmer days that your scent will pool around you more?
I only hunt a set up like that one to three times a year. Unless I have good intell that a buck is there. Like maybe a hidden cell cam monitoring the trail.
Dan, what would be an example of an “out of the way” setup in high pressure hill country if your normal hill country spots were getting pounded?
As always, look for the thick stuff. Pine thickets, blowdowns, buckthorn.
A couple I hunt would be, low access parking with deer bedded high by the road, and small public pcs over looked cause of hard access or little to no signage showing it as public. Another may be entrance that crosses a river,
The Hunting Beast the by the road option and the crossing the river option are the only options that you mentioned that I haven’t looked into yet. Many of the spots I hunt are hard access; .25-.75 miles straight up a steep cliff followed by .25-.75 miles back in from there. I have found that these areas get totally undisturbed in archery, but some pressure from the back side during gun season drives. There are definitely some creek/river crossings I know of that I should check out, just might need a kayak or small boat to cross, they’re too deep to wade. Really gonna try to find those close to the road spots though. Haven’t hit on one of those yet.
Lot of good tips. Was the Tidewe wader winner announced?
Yes... Matt Schaub
was the winner!
I missed you Dan! 🏹
Occasionally I miss too... Practice more! LOL
The Hunting Beast 😂
Hi Dan, my family and I are gonna be going through Wisconsin to Minnesota it would be a honor to meet you! First week of June we leave. Any chance we could have lunch? I’m sure you’re super busy my wife is on Facebook maybe we could reach out from there, set something up? TTYL
@@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258 Best to let me know a few days in advance... I have been scheduling a bunch of speaking engagements and such, but if im free, I might take you up on it.
I’ll be in touch and try and figure out what day we’ll be in Wisconsin is your face book name hunting beast too? I’m not good with that stuff but my wife is. I’ll try and figure it out, April’s my wife’s name.
Go Beast -- :)
When would you setup like this vs setting up on the island? Wouldn't you expect them to go to the island?
When the island is to small to get close, and the beds are right on the edges of the island.
Got an honest questions I notice the handgun in your pocket, do you carry while hunting in the swamps? I probably will next year just for safety reasons since I'll be along most of the hunts
I carry every where I go... You run into some nut jobs in the woods.
Yes I agree , public land is crazy, I find alot of poached deer and hear lots of bad stories and have met some very angry people , thanks was just wondering
Those pullon boots look awesome. How much are they??
They very based on size, but they are less expensive than the competition and still high quality. Check em out at www.tidewe.com
@@thehuntingbeast OK.Thanks Dan.Love the guilty animals shirt.
Frankie has a face like the moon. MOONKID
Ain't it against the law to cut down and reck cattails
What model of chair is that. And where can I find one.
Thats a "Huntmore " chair... I think the company went out of business???
The Hunting Beast. Ok. Thanks. That’s a shame it looks like a great chair.
Just had some venison and potatoes.
Looks like we all need some "dis foot go dare this foot go there"
there's a channel out here called interesting news that's showing a lot of your videos didn't know if you were alright with that or not maybe you already know this.
Any eta on the stand Dan? Can't wait my cash is ready
We are really close. Hopeful to start manufacturing in about 4 weeks.
Thought you couldn't cut anything in public ?
You have been training people to go to those swamp islands. So maybe that is why?
Ok your numbers for tonight are. 12.49.50.59.63. and 23. Hope they are winners.
Dang it Dan! The reason there are more people doing this stuff is because you are telling everyone how to do it! I appreciate and use the info you provide us.......but knock it off!!!!😜
Well, all I can say is, we don’t have to worry about the snowflakes taking our hunting spots. They think all the food comes from the stores...lol...and as far as them using a bow and walking to your stand, thats to much work. Great Video Dan.
If Dan cant kill one and he didn't this year, nobody has a realistic chance of doing so.
Most people are lazy
Eberhart has this method detailed in some of his old books. No disrespect but has this ever worked to take a mature buck? I ask before I go out and try to do the same thing in the alder swamp.
I have not killed a mature buck yet doing this... Its worked on small bucks, and if digging a hole in a field worked for shooting 2 big bucks, i don't see why this wont.
@@thehuntingbeast agreed. I think half the reason the average bowhunter sits up in the hardwoods on the field edge is they wanna see a mile in every direction. This seems like it could work simply because it's counter to that frame of mind.
Now when you get back in there (early season I assume) are you going to run a thermacell for mosquitoes or what?
Deep woods off
Love all your great advice. I’ve never been a marsh hunter but that’s about to change. Being from Louisiana do you not have snakes up there? 😂
Only the two legged kind.
Has the dnr ever given u crap about cutting cattails?????
No
@@thehuntingbeast cool. Guess ill be in the big swamps mid july.
Can a person do observation sits before season as long as nonweapon in hand???
@@cammoammooutdooradventures5910 Yes. I believe most places allow wildlife viewing.
@@thehuntingbeast cool thanks man.
I hope I get to kill a deer that way some day!
👎 😟 Not this week my friend.