GIANT BUCK hits THE DIRT at 5 YARDS | 100% PUBLIC LAND in IOWA | Behind the Bow

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Skylar Sommers and Curtis Zabel head down to the Iowa public lands as non residents from Wisconsin, in search of big Iowa bucks. In part 1 of their adventures, they both have opportunities on deer. Skylar finds luck on Halloween with an absolute tank of a whitetail, shot right under the tree!
    Every hunt shown is 100% public land whitetail bowhunting action during the timeframe of Oct 22-Oct 31, 2020.
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Комментарии • 711

  • @BrandonBOutdoors
    @BrandonBOutdoors 2 года назад +112

    One of best videos I’ve ever watched! Loved every second of this. Real guys hunting big deer and showing true emotion. Not these guys who act fake in front of a camera and have thousands of acres at their disposal killing big bucks. Making plans, scouting, spot bouncing, tree to tree and ending on a giant buck. That’s what I love!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Brandon! Appreciate the comment!

    • @soltcolt4506
      @soltcolt4506 2 года назад +3

      @@behindthebow Why hunt if you become emotional like a little kid that fell of his bike? It's either fake or wasted potential...

    • @robertmyers7542
      @robertmyers7542 2 года назад +5

      @@soltcolt4506 because he has passion about what he’s doing. This from someone that has a blue fuzzy squirrel for a profile, that’s all we need to know about you squirrel. Go somewhere else meat……🙄🤪

    • @soltcolt4506
      @soltcolt4506 2 года назад

      @@robertmyers7542 Don't judge a book by it's cover. This man baby who cries when kills an animal deserves no respect. Passion? More like acting, if he cries he gets more views.

  • @dionysis84
    @dionysis84 Год назад +12

    Who doesn't get drunk at deer Camp? True words 👏

    • @Johnbobon
      @Johnbobon 7 месяцев назад

      Nobody gets drunk at my camp. And we have the time of our lives. Drunkenness would only detract from an otherwise wholesome, joyful experience.

    • @skeetesmitha3969
      @skeetesmitha3969 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Johnbobon I’ll send yall a bottle must be in a dry county

  • @Simpleman667
    @Simpleman667 Год назад +7

    GOATS ! I’m 57 and have been chasing whitetail since I was 11, I have been watching videos since the early Raglin, Knight & Hale , Wentzel days. I filmed 4 years for Bill McCall owner and creator of Full Draw Adventures, I said all that to say this piece is some of the best overall videography/content/storytelling I have seen.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  Год назад +1

      Really appreciate that! Thank you sir! Loved me some Raglin and Fitzgerald!

  • @machinistx-.4286
    @machinistx-.4286 2 года назад +43

    I’m dying over here with skylars commentary. “BTB is on a budget….buy a hat”
    Or the dip being almost as good as French toast 😂

  • @cat9x
    @cat9x 2 года назад +31

    undoubtedly the best hunting video I've seen in 2 years. incredible cinematography, editing, footage, story telling. The Lord gifted yall in a myriad of ways. Awesome!

  • @MichaelLane-v1t
    @MichaelLane-v1t Год назад +3

    I am 73 and still at it. You remind me of me
    Now I cant do what I did but I still get out all the time. This is the best film I have seen since white knuckle stuff

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  Год назад +1

      Appreciate that, Todd Pringnitz was my biggest inspiration when I was younger. RIP Todd.

  • @TheGuyFromWI
    @TheGuyFromWI 2 года назад +23

    Behind the bow just feels like real deer hunting. Your stories always hit different. Congrats on a slammer boys! Good luck this season!

  • @UPFullDraw
    @UPFullDraw Год назад +2

    This video deserves to be on the FULL DRAW film tour. Fricken awesome boys.

  • @Trevor_Hurd
    @Trevor_Hurd Год назад +4

    I always come back and watch this video! Probably watched it 5 times now, great job fellas!

  • @walter_is_running
    @walter_is_running Год назад +3

    Had to come back real quick and watch the hammer once more. Hope Skylar makes an appearance in some 2023 videos. I still hold this video as my favorite on all of youtube.

  • @terrymapes2566
    @terrymapes2566 2 года назад +15

    So glad you’re back!! Great buck, story, music, and cinematography! More content, please.

  • @dylanb-it4gt
    @dylanb-it4gt 2 года назад +14

    The channel that started my amateur public land hunting video addiction....I'm glad to see you are doing well Curtis! Congrats on the buck guys......Curtis man, keep up the content. I still go back and watch your old videos. Much respect brothers!

  • @pawpawdabs6194
    @pawpawdabs6194 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for taking along this ol man.
    It was like I was there with ya'll.

  • @jonathanhardman2425
    @jonathanhardman2425 2 года назад +3

    I've been watching this channel for years now. By far some of the best hunting videos on RUclips.

  • @heathhenry6083
    @heathhenry6083 2 года назад +1

    I LOVE the video! Awesome story! "Who doesn't get drunk at deer camp" will forever by one of my favorite lines.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Heath! Good luck this season 🤘🏼

  • @brandonsimon2804
    @brandonsimon2804 Год назад +1

    Been there brother !!! Up until 3 years ago I wounded and never found my 2 what would’ve been my biggest bucks in the same season . One in KY and one in KS . Bow huntings hard AF but that’s why we do it !! Great vid boys! Just subbed!!!

  • @edwardrivero7525
    @edwardrivero7525 Год назад +2

    The unbridled joy when you guys started laughing was hilarious and awesome hahaha

  • @joshuapauer7638
    @joshuapauer7638 Год назад +1

    I don’t leave comments…But ya’lls videos are put together flawlessly. Love the passion that’s put into these videos! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JD-mn8cx
    @JD-mn8cx Год назад +1

    This is so cool. Raw and real deer hunting on public land. Great job guys.

  • @michaellevenduski7263
    @michaellevenduski7263 Год назад +1

    Hell yeah!!! Best vid ever. No cuts like these big outfits, true friends true memories. Iowa is my dream to hunt. I live in maine, those big boys r rare to see. Congrats bud!!!

  • @williamhollaway4174
    @williamhollaway4174 2 года назад +8

    Yes he's back .

  • @Alpineedgeoutdoors
    @Alpineedgeoutdoors 3 месяца назад

    Swear I’ve watched this video 12 times. Love the drive of these dudes. This is my first year bow hunting public. This video and channel really helped me to step out of my comfort zone and be aggressive. I’ve got 2 bucks in after now and 1 bear in two weeks! All on public. Thanks fellas.

  • @neenafellows6199
    @neenafellows6199 Год назад

    What an awesome buck!! Did you notice this one is different than the other giant you shot over. He had a bladed left G2 with a sticker and right G2 with a good sized sticker but no forked G2 like the one you harvested. Must have been a gene pool of stickered bucks in that area of Iowa.

  • @Beasel
    @Beasel 2 года назад +3

    If this is not the most REAL life footage of public land hunting. Unbelievable story and videography 🤘. Makes a guy want to get up at 3AM and dive deep into public access land wherever it is available! Congrats Sky! Way to keep it on the target Curtis through the shot…. NOT easy during high adrenaline!

  • @Thenarrowpathoutdoorsmen
    @Thenarrowpathoutdoorsmen Год назад +1

    August 6 today. This video has got me pumped for the upcoming season. Great video, congrats. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Im on a binge now.

  • @1mdweldor
    @1mdweldor Год назад +1

    Awesome video ,I felt your pain when you missed, and congratulations on getting your deer

  • @salembeeman370
    @salembeeman370 2 года назад +1

    Wow, that will get you up at 5am! thanks for the otherworldly effort.

  • @jeffm.1256
    @jeffm.1256 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations Skylar. And thank you for serving our country. 👍🏻

  • @tedf.1647
    @tedf.1647 2 года назад +1

    This is the greatest self filimed public hunt with two buds EVER... hell ya dudes!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ted 🤘🏼🙏🏻

    • @tedf.1647
      @tedf.1647 2 года назад

      @@behindthebow absolutely 💯 We got a few slick spots in MN, if you wanna join the party. Lemme know

  • @goober698
    @goober698 Год назад +1

    Love that you got the shakes

  • @Alpineedgeoutdoors
    @Alpineedgeoutdoors 4 месяца назад

    “Holy shnickeys dude” at the end walking up to that big buck. Gives me chills dude. Great video gentlemen and even better adventure. Cheers.

  • @joshcastillo8000
    @joshcastillo8000 Год назад +1

    Congratulations man on a great buck of a lifetime! I can honestly say that is in the top 3 most beautiful bucks I’ve ever seen!

  • @huntready1435
    @huntready1435 Год назад +1

    Seriously the best channel on RUclips! You guys are freaking awesome!

  • @paulwakefield1015
    @paulwakefield1015 2 года назад

    No idea why but skylar with the buck on his back hit me hard. Such an awesome animal we chase .

  • @Peyton-rv1qe
    @Peyton-rv1qe Год назад +1

    Real hunters in my book. Much appreciated!

  • @bricehale6593
    @bricehale6593 Год назад +1

    Thats a tank an was an awesome hunt good work

  • @northernexposure3826
    @northernexposure3826 2 года назад +2

    love the raw-ness of all of these videos. everything from the quality of deer, to the pursuit of fair chase deer on state land is first class hunting and filming. thank you for making these for others to watch.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад

      Thank you, much appreciated!

    • @northernexposure3826
      @northernexposure3826 2 года назад

      @@behindthebow your welscome, if you have a chance check out our page where we feature deer camp videos from state land in northern MI. thanks again for providing the content you guys do, i have since watched all your videos and love the cinematography and artistry especially behind alot of the shots.

  • @americanhunteroutdoors8718
    @americanhunteroutdoors8718 Год назад

    My all time favorite hunting videos

  • @chrisslike5511
    @chrisslike5511 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, enjoyed the journey….
    Keep them coming👍

  • @stevedenoyer5956
    @stevedenoyer5956 8 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding monarch! Wow what a hunt!

  • @leahcasey9547
    @leahcasey9547 2 года назад +1

    Man y’all stay hungry and keep it humble and I enjoy it. One of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. Congratulations on a stud of a buck.

  • @StickNString
    @StickNString 2 года назад +1

    Skyler!! That was one hell of a shot!! Very impressed man.

  • @BBennettFishes
    @BBennettFishes 2 года назад +5

    best hunting doc I have seen in prolly 2 years! glad to have you back!

  • @ptoriginals
    @ptoriginals 2 года назад +2

    I love French Toast! Welcome back Gents! Let's FKING GOOOOOO!

  • @seldomseen_outdoors
    @seldomseen_outdoors Год назад +1

    This is 1 of the BEST hunting videos I have EVER seen. Absolutely amazing I felt like I was there and involved through the whole thing the disappointment of missing, the suspense of what's coming next, and the pure joy of the harvest. Incredible!

  • @josephcerra8033
    @josephcerra8033 2 года назад +3

    How you guys capture the emotion and connection of hunting is truly amazing. This is what hunting and conservation needs, its more than a score, its about the connection you gain with the animal. You guys did that and much more! Thank you!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Joseph, couldn't agree more! Goodluck this fall!

  • @1972davidt
    @1972davidt Год назад

    This video should win an award! You guys capture some awesome footage in the deer woods. And sometimes it happens just like it did at the end. You are sitting there and all of a sudden a stud buck shows up out of nowhere. Great shot on an awesome buck!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  Год назад

      Thank you! Love how things can change in a matter of seconds!

  • @isospace
    @isospace 5 месяцев назад

    One of the better hunts I’ve watched filmed on FB. Perfect frame. Perfect shot. Good job guys

  • @SRArney12
    @SRArney12 2 года назад +5

    Awesome stuff guys. The wait was worth it!!

  • @highpoweroutdoors
    @highpoweroutdoors 4 месяца назад +1

    Man there is only one way to get pumped up for deer season and thats by watching the behindthebow boys. Goodluck this year fellas in the deer woods & stay safe out there as well.
    Also it would be much appreciated if I could find out what the music instrumental is playing at the end of the video please and thanks!

  • @greenhornflyhorn
    @greenhornflyhorn 2 года назад +1

    What a unit! You fellas got into the good stuff. Thanks for coming back

  • @jeremylawson7154
    @jeremylawson7154 Год назад +1

    Honestly some of the best deer hunting content I have watched in 20years.. Man I have been watching deer hunting content sense I was a little kid with my dad and this is by far some of the best I have seen! You guys keep it up and keep grinding. Congratulation's on a wonderful deer man!! Best part is you all being real and genuine don't change and keep the content coming!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  Год назад +1

      Appreciate that Jeremy! Thank you! Good luck this season 👊🏼

  • @davidzellers3537
    @davidzellers3537 2 года назад

    Great video glad u are back, I hope to stay

  • @evanborgerding4223
    @evanborgerding4223 2 года назад +2

    Never stop making videos guys. Yours are the absolute best!

  • @dennisleigh3595
    @dennisleigh3595 2 года назад

    Great video!!! ive told all my friends about your channel. I tell them.." these boys are REAL HUNTERS!" Im from upstate NY, and thats exactly how we get it done. Keep up the true hunting spirit.God bless you all

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад

      Thanks Dennis! Appreciate it! Good luck this fall!

  • @alexmoreaux645
    @alexmoreaux645 2 года назад +1

    Ok now finished congrats Skylar an a beast of a buck. Glad to see y’all back

  • @artifactaddiction
    @artifactaddiction 2 года назад

    What a great adventure and a freaking tank to top it off at the end! Seeing that dude coming down the hill was a sight!! Nice work!

  • @wesleycaruthers4972
    @wesleycaruthers4972 4 месяца назад

    Some of the best and clearest footage ever. 🔥

  • @fredb6353
    @fredb6353 2 года назад +2

    You guys flipping out in the tree was awesome, nice work!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +2

      Amazing what a big buck can do to a guy lol

  • @carltrano1325
    @carltrano1325 2 года назад

    Best line ever we ain’t fake and shit on RUclips💪👍💪

  • @BostonMountainHunting2011
    @BostonMountainHunting2011 Год назад

    Getting a dip in the woods on a cold morning is like getting a dip after a fat steak dinner! Pull a can of snuff out of the freezer and get one !!! Best dip ever!! Keep slamming em boys!!

  • @claycomboutdooors
    @claycomboutdooors 2 года назад

    Just want to say THANK YOU for not saying screw the camera! That was a good video! Worth the watch. Congrats to both of you on a beautiful buck! Good stuff!

  • @ChasinStuds
    @ChasinStuds 2 года назад

    Epic video great job fellas

  • @joshmiller2969
    @joshmiller2969 2 года назад

    There is no better hunting show on the planet that's all there is to it!

  • @benrinehartjr2345
    @benrinehartjr2345 3 месяца назад

    Congratulations dude. You gotta be pumped. This video was what video’s should be. Enjoyable to listen and watch. Stay safe and I’m sure there more for ya.

  • @750hardcore
    @750hardcore 2 года назад

    Awesome video! I hope Curtis was able to fill his tag so we can see another great video. Nothing like IOWA! Congratulations.

  • @ifn30
    @ifn30 2 года назад

    Sweet sweet redemption. Congrats fellas and great work! That's what it's all about. Let's pass it down.

  • @kylehanson88
    @kylehanson88 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely loved it boys! Who doesn't get drunk at deer camp!!!! Great stuff and great deer. Congrats

  • @oldschoolhoosier
    @oldschoolhoosier 2 года назад

    Congrats ….. An awesome wall mount that will be a conversational master piece for a lifetime.

  • @shawnswitzer2135
    @shawnswitzer2135 2 года назад

    Guys!!! Curtis, Skylar!!! Dude absolute Home run on this one, keep this coming and hoping to see more soon.

  • @bryandonahue4347
    @bryandonahue4347 2 года назад

    You guys have something special with this channel.

  • @dewaynenunley569
    @dewaynenunley569 2 года назад +2

    Oh man I am so glad to see Behind The Bow, is back with another episode. Just some of the most epic hunts that I have ever seen, congratulations Curtis, and Skylar. Can’t wait for the next one.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thank you’! Lots more coming!

  • @robertmyers7542
    @robertmyers7542 2 года назад

    Curtis, I listened to your podcast you recently were a guest on and it was great. Listening to your challenges you faced as a man and grabbing the blessing that God has put in you. You are a 1%’r bud. Not letting fear of the unknown hinder your journey. I to have lived this way after losing someone close to me, it changed me for life and for the better. Failing makes you grow and learn faster and testing your mind and body, going ALL IN, there are few words to explain it. Way beyond chasing deer, testing yourself constantly and taking big shots! Keep it up…… Your Uncle Scott is smiling down bud, I promise you he is…….

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад

      Thanks for the comment Robert, I appreciate it. I know he's looking down too. Best of luck this season!

  • @mikecarrier1522
    @mikecarrier1522 2 года назад +1

    Great video, one of the best ever thanks and congratulations on your dream buck!!!

  • @12gaugedave442
    @12gaugedave442 2 года назад +2

    Man am I glad to see you guys again!Realistic, real world hunting. You guys do an outstanding job showing the highs and the lows of our favorite pass time. Awesome content! Awesome buck! Congratulations!
    IM PUMPED UP!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man, really appreciate it! Good luck this fall!

  • @danielthouvenot9804
    @danielthouvenot9804 2 года назад +1

    Hands down one of the best hunting videos I have ever watched. So pumped that you guys are back at it

  • @nickhardrath
    @nickhardrath 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite hunting videos that i've seen in a really long time. So glad that you guys are back and making videos again. Keep it up guys! - Fellow Wisconsin public land hunter

  • @ridgeraisedoutdoors
    @ridgeraisedoutdoors 2 года назад +1

    Your guys videos just hit different. Thanks fellas. Always worth the wait!

  • @alexmoreaux645
    @alexmoreaux645 2 года назад +1

    Got to say just started this video but glad to see y’all putting out a new one.

  • @mitchcheckalski6708
    @mitchcheckalski6708 2 года назад

    I've never really felt the need to comment on a hunting video before, but it appears everyone else has the same thoughts I do. What an awesome freakin video guys! Gave me the jitters the whole time. Amazing public land and two good bro's just hunting monsters. That's what it's all about! Honestly, to me it seems like the guys on the big channels (not all of them, but plenty) that are constantly harvesting 200+ inch bucks, just do it for the views and don't even show true excitement and emotion of what hunting whitetail bucks really brings out in a person. Incredible footage gentleman, and congrats on the buck, what a brute! Good luck this year, and keep the videos coming!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Mitch, appreciate the message. In my opinion the hunting industry and TV shows have lost sight of many things. We are striving to bring what we feel is important back into the light.

  • @ryanfarmer5155
    @ryanfarmer5155 2 года назад +2

    Man, so glad you guys brought out more content. One of my favorite channels by far, congrats on a stud, best of luck this 2022 season.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ryan, got a lot more coming! Good luck this season

  • @dullblades8593
    @dullblades8593 2 года назад

    For real... all the people saying this is one of the best deer hunting videos on the internet: they're right. That was unbeatable. Got me so fired up. I'm off of work from 10/31 - 11/18, hunting in OH and PA, and the stuff in this video is what my dreams are made of. Great work, gentlemen and congrats on a killer buck

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Best of luck on your long but not long enough hunting vacation. Let’s go! 🤘🏼🦌

  • @wasupsquare
    @wasupsquare 2 года назад

    One of the best hunts I've ever watched! It was the few seconds after the shot for me! You guys lost it....... and I love it!!

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад

      Thanks man! Appreciate it! 🙏🏻🤘🏼

  • @justinjhauser5110
    @justinjhauser5110 8 месяцев назад

    This is probably my 10th time watching this lol. Never gets old boys!

  • @insomniacoutdoors608
    @insomniacoutdoors608 6 месяцев назад

    hard to watch you miss those 2 , but that third,,,,,,, it was well worth the misses, great job and team work!

  • @Dwayne-q8x
    @Dwayne-q8x 9 месяцев назад

    That was fu-kin wild what an Adrenaline rush😅😅 That video.
    Was like I was in the tree with you, unbelievable.what a Magnum.lmfao😅😅😅

  • @TheMatthewKline
    @TheMatthewKline 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic buck and great job telling the story. Killer footage too!

  • @jordanrogers6676
    @jordanrogers6676 2 года назад

    You guys are the kind of ethical outdoorsman we need keep it up boys y’all ate doing great!

  • @MBerg-xb6mt
    @MBerg-xb6mt 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff right there! Thanks

  • @ewvbergh
    @ewvbergh 2 года назад +1

    So glad you’re creating and posting again. Love your vids - Nice work!

  • @mizfit32
    @mizfit32 Год назад +5

    Nothing but a huge buck will make grown men sound like a couple little girls. Great hunt and video.

  • @chuckyb7688
    @chuckyb7688 2 года назад

    Awesome video. Very real life. Anyone that's into what you do understands the up and downs. Beautiful deer

  • @Clbbh88
    @Clbbh88 2 года назад

    Worth the wait! Best part was "I look back at you, and you're like I don't know".... "puttin my dip in"

  • @buck_nest_hunt_camp
    @buck_nest_hunt_camp 2 года назад

    Well fellas that’s about as real and raw a video as I’ve ever seen. Loved every single second of it. And I gotta say, firing in a lip full of Bobby Stokers to start off a hunt has never done me wrong! Congrats!

  • @StarviewHunting
    @StarviewHunting 2 года назад

    @skeemask Skylar literally shot the hammer at 5 feet😂
    Curtis/Skylar- there will always be these types out there. What this film shows is the real HIGHS and LOWS of hunting big buck with the stick and string. Awesome showcase of emotions and how well you responded to the adversity. No quit in you guys and you capitalized. Congratulations on an Iowa Hammer🤘🏻

  • @johnkempf2128
    @johnkempf2128 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations on the buck! Excellent job retelling the story boys

  • @muddpuddle5197
    @muddpuddle5197 2 года назад +1

    Great to see you back boys!!!

  • @StickNString
    @StickNString 2 года назад +1

    I am so glad you are back man. I’ve missed this. Always feel like I’m there on the hunt with you. Behind the bow needs their own dvd series!! I thought Heartland Bowhunter was the best until I found this channel.

    • @behindthebow
      @behindthebow  2 года назад

      Thanks man! Early Heartland Bowhunter inspired me!

  • @kevinpeterson5420
    @kevinpeterson5420 Год назад

    Another awesome video and I'm so glad to see you both back out there together! Your videography and your ability to put all of those long hours into a great story are why I love watching your films. The hundreds of comments below from real hunters all say the same thing "Damn dudes, we're so glad you're back out there making videos again!!" Keep'em coming boys!

  • @j.shooley7636
    @j.shooley7636 2 года назад +1

    These videos are always worth the wait!