I got a BOBCAT with my Stickbow! Catch Clean Cook

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  • Опубликовано: 17 фев 2023
  • While out on a recent trip to south Texas, bowhunting hogs and javelina, I got a bobcat with my stickbow. I don't do much predator hunting but didn't want to let the chance pass. I tucked into the tall grass and squeaked out a predator call with my mouth and hand. After a short wait a big tom bobcat appeared crouched in the grass just 10 yards away. A few more quiet squeals like a rodent and the wild cat crouched and stalked closer. He turned to walk away and I drew my fire hardened hickory selfbow, squeaked once to stop him, and let the arrow fly. When I started the day, a bobcat catch and cook was the last thing on my mind. But with the cat on the ground I figured I'd give it a try. I've cooked and eaten mountain lion which is fantastic but I'd never had bobcat. I skinned it out and turned it over to Liz. You can see the full cooking video over on her channel.
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  • @swampduck2609
    @swampduck2609 Год назад +153

    Speaking to Clay’s point at the end. It always shocks me how people who have problems with what he’s doing don’t take into account the number of animals he saves by procuring his own protein. If you had to go to the store for your meat, way more animals would have to give their lives. Most hunters I know have more respect for animals than anybody else I know. I really appreciate your content, it’s entertaining, and inspiring.

    • @darquone2238
      @darquone2238 Год назад +2

      Wait, he is hunting a species that is ever on the decline due to humanity’s greed and you think this is a good thing? How f kid up is that? I don’t care how many cows or pigs people eat but to hunting a species that is ever on the decline? That is f’n pathetic on my end.

    • @swampduck2609
      @swampduck2609 Год назад +39

      @@darquone2238 what animal are you referring to? Bobcats are classified as “least concern.” Literally the opposite of endangered. Plus that is the one of most dense populations of Bobcats. And killing one animal and using all of that animal is not greed in my opinion.

    • @jimnisbet1969
      @jimnisbet1969 Год назад +31

      @DarquOne, Clay specifically mentioned the fact that bobcats are extremely populous in that area, nor is he merely killing an animal for sport. It’s food for him and his family. I live in Britain, where hunting with a bow is illegal, yet mass farming with inhumane conditions for the animal is legal and promoted. I would much rather eat a bobcat that I’ve ethically killed myself, over an unhappy cow or pig. And no, I’m not a vegan or vegetarian. I just think that actually stalking, killing, butchering and eating the animal (with respect to it) is far less pathetic than going to a store and buying a piece of meat without even caring.
      But thanks for sharing your skewed perception of reality. 👍🏻

    • @Dopiestlion9
      @Dopiestlion9 Год назад

      @@darquone2238 you should do some research before opening your mouth. In the state he is hunting there is an estimated population of over 200000 bobcats. Which there are only 3 states with populations over 200000. So don’t be saying stuff you know nothing about. If your going to sit on your butt all day, and complain about what someone does on the internet, you would be better learning some FACTS!

    • @antoniofranco77
      @antoniofranco77 Год назад

      @@darquone2238 You have no idea what you are talking about. There's a reason you can hunt bobcats all over the states. Cougar can be hunted YEAR round in the state I live in. You don't care how many pigs and cows are slaughtered every day and you also don't care how dumb you are either.

  • @MsCas3
    @MsCas3 Год назад +9

    Really cool to see the whole process all the way to the dinner table and even sharing what looks like an awesome recipe!!! Great vid!

  • @mauricesmith4270
    @mauricesmith4270 Год назад +6

    Thanks again clay I've been shooting Long bows since 1965 still shooting at 68 years old keep on with the video's a Great blessing

  • @milesarchery6010
    @milesarchery6010 Год назад +6

    At first I thought it was complete nonsense but you convinced me. Great shot and what a good hunter you are ! Thanks

  • @monte4150
    @monte4150 Год назад +16

    Spotted it. Called it in. Fantastic shot. Great hunting Clay.

  • @alpetterson9452
    @alpetterson9452 11 месяцев назад +2

    That was a VERY good shot. The cat went 'out like a light'. Which is the best way.

  • @zachjennings8053
    @zachjennings8053 10 месяцев назад +2

    I would like to point out how much I love you bringing us home with you in most of your videos. It’s great for you to take us on the hunt with you then take us to the dinner table with you and your family. Thank you for your education and making time for us.

  • @woodsy3495
    @woodsy3495 Год назад +12

    Thanks man. Love your content. Love your approach to hunting. Love the message you're sending out to the world. You're doing a good thing here Clay.

  • @Colton1776
    @Colton1776 15 дней назад

    Great shot Clay! Thank you so much for putting up these hunting videos, as it is informative beyond any explanation or story of a hunt and what goes into it. People like to get into their feelings, when they are most of the time entirely un/misinformed on these animals and the habitats in which they live in.

  • @crataegus2653
    @crataegus2653 Год назад +23

    as a longbow shooter i appreciate all your videos!)
    Great head shot bro on that bob cat!
    A lot of trad archers from RUssia are actually watching you. Always amazing videos with soul )

  • @mikecosentino1478
    @mikecosentino1478 Год назад +2

    this channel is a gift

  • @keithmosley1859
    @keithmosley1859 Месяц назад

    I agree,bobcat is delicious! Great presentation on the meal

  • @joshuarouleau2350
    @joshuarouleau2350 Год назад +2

    I love your channel and I’ve learned so much from you and your family and I was rooting for you the whole time on alone, your amazing, and keep up with the great work

  • @Jimmy445able
    @Jimmy445able Год назад +1

    I recently read Howard Hill’a book and he said he really liked hunting bobcats. To be able to watch someone on video take one using traditional equipment is a pretty awesome thing! Hats off to you

    • @woodsy3495
      @woodsy3495 Год назад +1

      THE HARD WAY is a great read.

  • @mikewolfe6496
    @mikewolfe6496 Год назад +2

    Congratulations on the cat! Another great video.
    I’ve also squeaked in some opportunistic predators when hunting deer or turkey. I’ve also taken bobcat, but never with the bow.
    However, they never made the table. Just put them up and sold them. Those that I know who have eaten them claim they are very good. Several trappers swear bobcat and beaver are their favorite meals.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @mwaaaa
    @mwaaaa Год назад +2

    Hey Clay man I love your videos and I think you and your family are all awesome! I’m in the process of making me a hickory self bow and your videos helped me 💯 percent!!!

  • @andrewweber2863
    @andrewweber2863 Год назад +1

    Love your videos, you inspired me to start bow hunting when I watched you on Alone, keep up the good work!

  • @UncleDanBand64
    @UncleDanBand64 Год назад +1

    Great hunt and shot. I eat bobcat myself. Lots of folks thought I was crazy until they tried it.

  • @EthanPageHunter
    @EthanPageHunter Год назад +2

    Incredible video as always brother!

  • @marcusjennings8984
    @marcusjennings8984 Год назад

    Great video as always! We watch your videos for family movie night!

  • @kirkhuhtala3679
    @kirkhuhtala3679 Год назад

    Made my mouth water. Thanks Clay

  • @4trx3vxn4
    @4trx3vxn4 Год назад

    Finally! Been checkin everyday for this one !

  • @williamboyd776
    @williamboyd776 Год назад

    Another awesome video Clay, thnx for sharing. Those enchiladas looked outstanding

  • @royalmagnell5157
    @royalmagnell5157 Год назад +12

    That's a big bobcat! And the food looks amazing. I was really hoping you'd get a mountain lion on alone. I know it's nearly impossible under those conditions, but damn that would be cool to see!

  • @CA-qv2ux
    @CA-qv2ux Год назад +1

    Clay man, you are a predator.. bobcat with a stickbow... impressive

  • @mikkiv9698
    @mikkiv9698 Год назад

    Awesome video! Thank you for sharing and I love the end result ❤

  • @donwaldroopoutdoors3665
    @donwaldroopoutdoors3665 Год назад +2

    Dude, I cannot believe you got a shot on a bobcat with a stick bow , You are the man.

  • @AKMONSOUTDOORS
    @AKMONSOUTDOORS Год назад +1

    Well done! Bobcat is a fantastic meat. Absolutely love getting out with the trad bows too. I've hunted with a longbow my whole life and totally love it.

  • @jamesbarnes7689
    @jamesbarnes7689 Год назад

    Awesome video, really enjoy the field to table videos.

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan Год назад +2

    That's an awesome bobcat! Gorgeous fur & the meat is surprisingly delicious! Super cool hunt

  • @maugwei
    @maugwei Год назад

    Great Job Clay, drove through Idaho this past week on the way down to our new home in Texas, went by Juliette also and thought of you as I drove thru bro! Thanks for all the fantastic inspirational content man!

  • @ronnie5979
    @ronnie5979 Год назад

    Clay I wanted to thank you. I have been subscribed to your Channel for a little bit now. I like your advice on aiming and bow tuning. I have been using your method of aiming for a couple of weeks now. I have improved by quite a bit. I am consistently hitting a paper plate at 30 yards. I am confident enough now to hunt with my bow. Before your videos I didn't trust my accuracy enough to hunt. The last thing I want to do is wound and not kill. Well I will cut this short lol. Thank you. You have helped this old silver back more than you know. I have been telling all my ironworker buddies all about you. I hope it gets you more subscribers.

  • @lobopropredatorcontrol
    @lobopropredatorcontrol Год назад +1

    Long tail tacos are some of my favorite ways to cook cougar, bobcat is great too. I've never taken either with a bow let alone a self made bow, great shot you made on the bobcat and I'm looking forward to your wife's video. Great content

  • @Gillesgip
    @Gillesgip Год назад

    Well done! Thanks for sharing.

  • @markpalmer5311
    @markpalmer5311 Год назад +4

    Beautiful hunt, beautiful shot. Really great to watch. I’ve done a lot of bird hunting in west Texas, and trust me, we do t lack for bobcats here in Texas. We have plenty in my urban neighborhood in Dallas!

    • @fallenhobbit6554
      @fallenhobbit6554 Год назад +1

      I had a landscape customer in McKinney who seriously had a family living in a ditch behind her terrorizing her dogs!

  • @waltermehmke3616
    @waltermehmke3616 Год назад +1

    Nice to see you are harvesting a renewable resource!

  • @brettellis423
    @brettellis423 Год назад +1

    Beautiful shot, bro!! Don't ya love it when circumstances come together nicely!!😎

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton689 Год назад

    That’s awesome! Looks like your arrow caught a little branch there but it still got it done. Man that was a great video all around!!

  • @sprucemoose3000
    @sprucemoose3000 Год назад

    Hey bro.
    I’m a bit out of touch with tv but I just watched your season of alone. I don’t know how long ago it was but I was stoked to see you come out on top.
    It looks tough.
    I have put my name and details in to see if I can get on the show but being from New Zealand might be pushing it.
    so happy for you, I hope it’s been the game changer that’s allowed you to live your life as you want.
    Cheers Craig.

  • @brittlanders351
    @brittlanders351 Год назад +1

    Got a bobcat with my recurve years ago. Shot was at 21 feet. One of my all time favorite trophies

  • @oxijin2216
    @oxijin2216 Год назад

    Just found my new favorite RUclipsr

  • @daneboro6847
    @daneboro6847 Год назад +2

    Your lucky and blessed to have a wife especially nowadays who not only cooks wild game for you and eats it as well👍🙏

  • @Isaacmantx
    @Isaacmantx Год назад

    DUDE!!!!! Bucket list accomplishment!

  • @richmerlo2769
    @richmerlo2769 Год назад

    That was an awesome hunt on that bob cat , dropped it in its tracks great video!

  • @lorettacaputo6997
    @lorettacaputo6997 Год назад +1

    Nice hunt, nice shot and best of all.....nice wild game food. Looks great. I would chow down with that any day.

  • @journeyman7189
    @journeyman7189 Год назад

    Great hunt and a solid shot. Dinner looked delicious.
    Nate

  • @locksbog4270
    @locksbog4270 Год назад

    Great stuff Clay! 👍😃✌️🇺🇸

  • @BooneOutdoors208
    @BooneOutdoors208 Год назад

    Bad ass! Nice work Clay, glad your able to get out and hunt more after alone, I live in Coeur D Alene and shoot a recurve, I've been following your channel from the early days.

  • @hobojordo
    @hobojordo Год назад

    Pretty awesome Clay - bobcat with the long bow thats pretty epic! Great job and great capture on film!! 🤝

  • @claymcguire2420
    @claymcguire2420 Год назад +2

    Inspiration like this is what America needs, to stretch our spectrum of what is possible. Our forefathers probably wouldn't have given it a second thought to set a table with whatever was brought in. Our mindset has been corrupted with modern society. A simpler life is was we all should strive for. Great video. And are you hunting public land?

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад

      I usually hunt public but this was on private land

  • @MarkJLarsonOutdoors
    @MarkJLarsonOutdoors Год назад

    Great shot buddy! I've had bobcat before and have no complaints! Good luck with everything my friend!

  • @warcurse7
    @warcurse7 Год назад

    Just want to start off by saying I love your content, it's fucking awesome! Appreciate the love and passion you have.
    If you, Mr. Clay, read this I would honestly like to know if when you approach your kill thank you gives thanks for the journey and nourishment it'll give you for another day. I'm mexica/Apache and grew up on doing so with my family. These beautiful animals deserve that appreciation and again I thank you for your approach, sir. Look forward to more!

    • @clayhayeshunter
      @clayhayeshunter  Год назад +1

      Of course. I just don’t show much of it because, in my opinion, it’s become kind of disingenuous and cliche in many hunting videos.

  • @gregoryluc2876
    @gregoryluc2876 Год назад

    Man what cool video!!! To be on foot and call in a predator, then bean it with a stick bow…. That is an accomplishment!

  • @timtollett8513
    @timtollett8513 Год назад

    If bobcat is anywhere close to mountain lion it has to be delicious!!! Nice shot Clay.

  • @Backyard.Archery
    @Backyard.Archery Год назад +2

    Shout out to the cook… she is amazing!

  • @Philip_Corley
    @Philip_Corley 7 месяцев назад

    those enchiladas looked CRAZY good! nice shot on that bobcat too. south texas is loaded with them and you helped out the turkey and quail population by taking one off that property

  • @eddiec4058
    @eddiec4058 Год назад

    Cool shot!👍
    I was going to ask in the comments for Liz's recipe and at the end of the video I got the notification. Cool

  • @garrettboothe4053
    @garrettboothe4053 Год назад

    That was awesome!!!!!!!!!

  • @elarchery
    @elarchery Год назад

    great hunt and the family dinner looks great!

  • @NorthernWoodsmanElite
    @NorthernWoodsmanElite Год назад

    Looks yum. Never had bobcat tortillas. I just make it stew . Good job

  • @robshipley7543
    @robshipley7543 Год назад

    That was a fantastic shot on that bobcat it looked tasty congratulations

  • @donnywilliams5011
    @donnywilliams5011 Год назад

    Great hunt. I take the back straps from the bobcat and slice them into strips for stir fry. It is absolutely amazing.

  • @whistlingbadger
    @whistlingbadger Год назад

    Man, what a great shot!

  • @elsaladoafortunado9566
    @elsaladoafortunado9566 Год назад +2

    Keep up the good work. God bless you.

  • @mojomike3913
    @mojomike3913 Год назад

    "Pretty freaking awesome"-UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY!

  • @taylorcabell7477
    @taylorcabell7477 Год назад

    AWESOME VIDEO!! 🏹🏹🏹

  • @shawndean8358
    @shawndean8358 Год назад

    Those critters kill alot of fawns and no one traps or hunts predators anymore , so they aren't kept in check like coyotes. Thanks for taking us with you , spot him call him kill him , that's a skill few have , nicely done clay .

  • @OCALION1
    @OCALION1 Год назад

    WOW CLAY !!!!! EXCELLENT SHOT !!!! it stay in the same place !!! Look like a3D
    Lying down bobcat !!!!

  • @Broenss
    @Broenss Год назад

    the meal looks so good. good job =)

  • @randomstuff9095
    @randomstuff9095 Год назад

    Just wondering: how do you get the reflex in the bow limbs if they’re a self bow? Also, what do you use the pelts for?

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ Год назад

    Only 299,999 to go!! Lol obviously I'm kidding, I'd never want every bobcat gone. The opposite really, I love that they're thriving. Super cool animal, and that shot!!! Holy shit that arrow is so fast!!! Freakin awesome video as usual Mr Clay 🤘🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @lancersharpe
    @lancersharpe Год назад +1

    Great shot, very clean and quick. Food looked superb. Wouldn't like to leave the oven on for 10 hours mind you with energy prices as they are of late.

  • @BlazingShackles
    @BlazingShackles Год назад +1

    I "got" a bobcat? No dude, you killed a bobcat. Own it.

  • @Jules_86_that
    @Jules_86_that Год назад

    I have a bow question , how far up the limb do you go before you taper them ? Thanks!

  • @collinsaunderson9225
    @collinsaunderson9225 Год назад

    Well done 👏🏻

  • @hunterh7026
    @hunterh7026 Год назад

    Congratulations on the cat!!

  • @matthewyu3531
    @matthewyu3531 Год назад +1

    Do you go hunting with wooden arrows? If so, what kind of wooden arrows do you use? What kind of wood? What is the diameter of the arrow shaft?

  • @anthonyforfare7223
    @anthonyforfare7223 Год назад

    Nice shooting! Looks like y’all had a fun time.😁🏹

  • @guadalupeskitchen3734
    @guadalupeskitchen3734 Год назад

    Nice shot!

  • @j.d.ensminger1710
    @j.d.ensminger1710 Год назад

    Good morning Chris and welcome to the Lone Star State.

  • @luxtempestas
    @luxtempestas 10 месяцев назад

    What a shot! 😮

  • @KosmoKruz420
    @KosmoKruz420 5 месяцев назад

    Nice bob cat i remember being 8 years old and my brother killed a bobcat and i couldnt even lift it and anyways have a good day clay!

  • @GrayBrandon26
    @GrayBrandon26 Год назад

    Had our first bobcat a few years ago and man there good. BBQ Beaver was something we always had at family reunions as well. Mmmgood stuff.

  • @jeffreybagwell1894
    @jeffreybagwell1894 Год назад

    Nice shot clay !

  • @jazapercival4379
    @jazapercival4379 Год назад

    Hey clay. You are having a some time down their in Texas. I enjoyed these last 3 videos especially the last one. You ate a freaking cat!! Lolz that's kool. All the best man. Until the next one

  • @thephoenicianarcher5267
    @thephoenicianarcher5267 Год назад

    God bless you and your family

  • @Abang_studios
    @Abang_studios Год назад

    i love your videos because they make me go outside more im gonna make a rabbit snare video

  • @edelweiss-
    @edelweiss- Год назад

    THIS is life.
    not McDonalds
    thank you for your attention
    (great video ❤)

  • @PenCo91oh
    @PenCo91oh Год назад

    Love your videos and your way of life. I strive to be more like you and many others who live a more primal life closer to the natural world. I love to hunt as well and love to use my recurve and blow gun and eat everything I kill. So many people hunt for sport and throw their animals in a ditch after they post it on fb. You have a beautiful family and such respectful children and it shows you and your wife are really good people with good morals. And I feel your pain when the youngens start taking all the good shots and we get to kill less and less each trip but in the end that's the point to pass on the torch to the next generation. Won't be long and your boys will be taking you in the woods and putting you on the hunts and it's a beautiful thing. Keep on keeping on brother!

  • @vksumi9728
    @vksumi9728 Год назад +1

    New subscriber, bro

  • @christianbowyer7812
    @christianbowyer7812 Год назад

    Thank you Clay for taking the effort of sharing this adventure with us. Really exciting and the food part is just unexpected, but you have my respect.
    The hunting situation and regulation is absolutety not comparable with our German laws and animal population.
    Bobcats and wolves slowly re-occupy the woods after being extinct for over 100 years. Bobcats were released from breeding in zoos.
    These predators are not even on the list of species for hunting, though single problem-wolves or -bears have been taken out by hunters with extra permit. These animals had killed sheep, cows and horses. Bow hunting is illegal, too, but limited experimental compound bow hunting for wild boar in big city parks is allowed, because rifle hunting would be too dangerous there.
    But I‘m just a bowyer, not a hunter anyway.

  • @Handirifle
    @Handirifle Год назад

    Man those are some big enchiladas.

  • @paulharding1621
    @paulharding1621 Год назад

    Great shot. I did not know that cat is good to eat. We don’t hunt them in the UK.

  • @lukebonagurio4503
    @lukebonagurio4503 Год назад

    Congrats I never even seen one while hunting. Dreams

  • @guadalupeskitchen3734
    @guadalupeskitchen3734 Год назад +4

    I had my first opportunity to get one in my 56 years of hunting this week also, and at 20 feet at that. I couldn't bring myself to shoot it with my 45acp, but I would have taken the shot with my recurve bow. It was just amazing to see one up close.

  • @killinkindproductions4353
    @killinkindproductions4353 Год назад

    Epic video clay! Where did you hit that bobcat at? He dropped that was awesome 👏 😎👏

  • @Tmaxar
    @Tmaxar Год назад

    Great hunt Clay. Forgive those who do not understand what they are ranting about. Just forgive them.

  • @lisamcqueen8509
    @lisamcqueen8509 Год назад

    Cool hunt!
    Color of the meat simular to veal, too.
    Recently came across a bobcat hot on highway, where I work. The fresh smell of the meat was good. Wish I would have taken it. Maybe someday, here in Indiana!
    Good Shootin Clay,
    Steve

  • @nickhorton785
    @nickhorton785 Год назад

    I heard the old “mountain men” say lion is the tastest wild game.😀

  • @filipbertilsson2240
    @filipbertilsson2240 Год назад +2

    What a great shot!
    It was fast and I can't see where exactly did you hit it? I didn't expect it to get down so fast. Was it heart shot?
    Great shot anyway and the food looks great! Thanks for sharing!
    Greetings from Sweden

    • @PenCo91oh
      @PenCo91oh Год назад

      It was what we call a head whoopin lol most would call it unethical but it don't get anymore ethical when they drop and are dead instantly. Head or neck shot by the looks but awesome shot!

    • @filipbertilsson2240
      @filipbertilsson2240 Год назад

      @@PenCo91oh you may be right! It looked like a reaktion after spine shot but I didn't see the spine.
      Thanks for answer!
      Have a great day!