I'm one of the viewers you addressed in the beginning - not at all into hunting (and a long time vegetarian), and wasn't looking forward to this content. I decided to watch anyway, and I'm glad that I did. I've mostly known people who hunt for sport and I honestly think there's something wrong with people who get a kick out of killing anything. This is clearly not what Barron is doing. And having watched your journey for a while now, I feel confident that if he were to kill an elk, you would find a way to use everything possible and do so with honor. I will never be a hunter, and I'll never eat an animal again. But I respect what you are doing. Thank you for sharing.
I agree...against Trophy hunting period, but killing animals to eat, i have no issue with, even though its not for me...Ive eaten Gator, Quail, Deer and Seafood and even Armadillo Yes tasted like chicken...but Hunting isnt for me..Good luck on your adventures from Florida 🌴🍊🐊😊
Thank you @zelavie for your comment, and I respect your choices. I want to share my perspective as a hunter that comes from a family that owns farm land, and I hope my comments brings you some joy and peace. I am going to speak in generalities as I know there are always exceptions. Most hunters and especially land owners respect animals. Most hunters are animal advocates who either support organizations that create habitat or create animal habitat on our own lands, with the purpose of creating and sustaining animal life; to create more animal life than what is harvested, a net gain. I do not hunt when populations are down. As Barron mentioned, most hunters express excitement when the animal is harvested due to the success of the hunt, effort, and ability to provide food, but not due to the death of the animal. Most hunters feel a sincere loss at the kill, and have a deep appreciation for the harvested animal. Most hunters take extreme care to only take shots at the animal that will kill the animal instantaneously and therefore will not feel any pain. Also, animal adrenaline will eliminate pain for several minutes to allow most animals to pass in painless peace. I am glad this channels allows us all to share our perspectives and learn from each other. I will never be a vegetarian , but I have learned to appreciate many of Elsa's healthy concoctions.
I agree with ashya comment. I'm Cherokee Indian. We need videos like this to keep the our children interested in the land and animals unity. To respect the land and our ancestors. I enjoy your content very much.
Hey guys! Been watching for years and just wanted to say hello. I've been alone for 2 days throughout the holidays and feeling pretty down...and am so happy to have a video to lift my spirits. Thanks for giving such amazing creative content... inspiring me to live off-grid. Due to literally your videos...I've been researching land around Colorado, Utah, and Montana. Seriously, you have no idea how much the impact of your simple living had inspired me. Sending so much love and support, small town gal in NH ✌️❤️😁
Being alone at this time of year is difficult I too am in the same boat. Just finished a 4 mile walk, it is mentally and also secondarily physically uplifting. Just a thought for you. I know it doesn’t help with the loneliness but we need to start working on ourselves first and then we can reach out to others. At least that is what’s happening to me. Merry Christmas
Thanks everyone for your support! I know we're all cyber friends but still it helps incredibly and means a lot!! There are good people left in the world LOL!!
This was the most INCREDIBLY FASCINATING video!! Super well done guys, great information, so well produced, and so so interesting!!! Huge props my friends!
I really love how you guys have expanded to different kinds of content. You just have this specific pov that always makes the videos interesting to watch. Thank you!
All I can think of is our native ancestors while watching this. From the teepee to the use of a bow to hunt. Thank you for always sharing your lifestyle and teaching others at the same time.
From a city girl, who could only imagine the experiences that you have had. It brings me joy to watch your adventures and trials and tribulations you have been through. Both of you have a life well lived. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Peace.
Ain't that the way it so often goes: you go looking for elk and don't find them, but back home you get pack rats under your outhouse. Great video. I did learn a lot. We're familiar with herds of elk wandering through people's yards on the Oregon coast. Thank goodness you found a more challenging place to ply your craft.
I'm an 80 yr old traditional bow hunter, learn from your mistakes, first use the bull call to locate only unless it's the rut and then that makes them mad. Once you locate them sneek closer while using cow calls. If you then use the bull call, the cows already have a bull, but cow calls are a calming call to all of the elk, not putting them on alert. Also when using the bull call try to sound like a very immature spike elk and the herd bull might decide to run you off his territory, also when doing the calling, mews stay back about 40 yds or so hoping the the bull will be heading to the caller giving the shooter a better shot while the bull is honing in on the caller. They are very very good at pin pointing sounds in their terrane, You did well for the first time, but if you learn from all your mistakes eventually the wind will be in your face, he will go by you, hold your breath, relax and hit the arrow home in the pocket, dropping in about 40 yds. It makes it all worth it, I love your videos great job, Jim las vegas nv, I shot bear in Calif, in 1969 and was the only one to do so, good hunting my friend
I have been watching you guys for a while and all my family are hunters. And seeing how you had so much respect learning the elk it only shows how much you have respect for animals. People who just want to kill anything don't care and don't take the time to learn this . This makes me just love you guys even more. ❤
Appreciate how y'all take time to bring awareness to how contextual the existence of life is, and that hyper-focusing on 1 instance with a reactionary response is what can create "mountains out of mole hills"; I appreciate the way your videos demonstrate empathy by just showing your life and not lecturing. The moment of all the elks calling to each other and Tyler near the end of the video was magical, goosebump inducing to be able to watch that. Extremely grateful and feeling lucky to be able to experience your story telling 🙏🏻 Cheers
EXCELLENT video! It truly addresses the reality (and responsibility) of "the hunt". My husband hunted for years, and found bow hunting his choice. The season lasts longer and requires more of you (the hunter). Grouse is delicious, and got a lump in my throat when Barron thanked the grouse! 💖
This video was well worth the wait! Elsa and Barron, you have done such a fantastic job coving this subject. I greatly appreciate the level of respect you both have for nature and the ways you have been finding balance within it. Even as a vegetarian, I found this video to be educational, thought provoking, and enjoyable. Thank you guys for another awesome video!
I grew up in a rural household, and since then have moved into the city. I cannot begin to explain the confusion that arises so often with my friends when I explain the processing of hunting and how it can be ethical and resourceful it can be. The imposter syndrome feels real sometimes. In the future, I’m going to show them this video. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful 💕 Love how the entire hunt was narrated with respect foe the experience. Listening to the calls coming through the Forest replying to you and that scenery, incredible.
Elsa, your instincts to grab the camera were spot on. Value and praise life, the living. That elk showed you the same respect by leaving you alone and in peace, without imminent danger. Take care.
Thank you for sharing such an awesome experience with us. Please be mindful of the extreme weather coming your way this week. Love and Prayers from Alabama.
My grandfather used to hunt this way. He grew up having to hunt out of necessity, and even as he was able to afford the luxury of a grocery store, he never lost the deeply spiritual connection to the process and the land. I’m not a meat eater, but it’s beautiful to see the deep respect and reverence for food continue.
One of your best posts to-date!! Time together, a beautiful adventure, a thoughtful story, and incredible editing! I'm so glad you did such a beautiful job of documenting and sharing this with us!
I remember a video 4 years ago where Barron didn’t want to go fishing because he didn’t like killing a fish. He stated he didn’t want to kill anything. I can see his change of mind in hunting an animal. Thank you for sharing your journey with Elsa and friends. Love you both!
Well done, It is tough to show hunting positively. You did just that . I love your videos now matter the content. As I watch your videos , I find myself silently rooting you both on in your journeys and struggles. You are talented story tellers, thank you for the stories.
I've followed you for many years, and have had jaw-dropping moments of awe over your talented editing. I rooted for your through your ups and downs, but most of all learned from you. So I do feel like sharing my thoughts and feelings on this, since you sound genuinely interested. That gorgeous elk ran through your camp and startled you, leaving you alone and not threatening you for a reason. It's a respect for life. I believe the elk deserved the same respect in return. I believe it is wrong to take another life on this planet unless there is imminent danger, an immediate serious risk of death. While I appreciate the warning on the video, I watched and gave it a chance as you suggested.
Big respect for how you guys don’t just make the same cookie cutter outdoors/ homestead content as a lot of creators on this platform. You guys are a huge inspiration. Thanks as always 🙏🏻
Thank you for this video. I am not a hunter, and I am older and very aware that I will never have the opportunity to experience anything like this. I have always felt that this would be an excellent skill to have learned. In our ever changing world, it would give me comfort to know I could provide a food source for myself and my loved ones. I also feel that it is a great responsibility to hunt and yet it is a gift we were given since the beginning of time. I really appreciate the information and knowledge that Barron shares. I admire and respect the journey you two are willing to share. Again, thank you
My father was the son of a farmer. When I was young, we (my family of 7) went out in the country and picked bushels of vegetables, such as of beans, peas, corn, peanuts, cucumbers, squash, potatoes, etc. It was an all day event each time because we came home shelled and shucked, cleaned and prepared for canning, while my mom and dad canned vegetables (root vegetables were stored differently). We had a family garden for things grown in smaller quantities such as tomatoes, watermelon, cantalope, carrots, and zucchinni, as well as trees like apples, pears, plums, crab apples, figs, and pecans. We used permaculture but nobody called it that, and my mother went to the grocery store every couple of weeks. I leaned how to handle a chicken from about 7 or 8 years of age, but I saw chickens killed and processed when very young. Learned to shoot and hunt around 11 - 12 years as my father hunted, too. Personally I prefer a diet of mostly vegetables, but still seem to physically crave lean meat occasionally. I was taught respect for land, plants/trees, animals, and other human beings, as well as resources in general. My mother and father lived through the Great Depression and World War II and understood these matters. I wish I was a vegetarian but currently eat a diet dependent on food that is readily accessible, healthy or not, due to health circumstances. I have the utmost respect for vegetarians and vegans. To me these things are spiritual and must be treated with respect. But I think vegans (and vegetarians) make everything smell and look soooo delicious. My best wishes to you Elsa and Barron.
What an informative and educational video! Your sensitivity towards other’s emotions, with the thought of killing an animal was appreciated. A few years ago, I watched a video how cows and chickens where processed, I couldn’t eat that meat for two years, I was heartbroken! I started not to feel well, went back to eating meat, but I came back with an appreciation for life. When I go through a drive through I have a deeper reverence and thankfulness, that we all to often take for granted. I’m not a hunter, but I love to fish. Barron your last comment resonated with me, and I’m so glad now I can see through that lens. When I would go on Facebook and see a family member gleaming with joy, holding up the head of a buck they just killed, I felt what u described. Now I can “like” there post and say, congratulations, cause I had never thought of it in that way, I didn’t know all that was involved. Thanks for changing my perspective and taking us on you journey.
Thank you for sharing this video, and I hope you post more content on your hunting adventures. I once went on a hike with a bow hunter, and was so amazed at his knowledge and skill in the forest. It’s a whole different way to experience wilderness. Thank you for another beautiful, educational video
I think that if people had to hunt/kill their own meat, it would be a better solution for everyone… it’s a hard thing to do, and completely changes the way I look at my food
I hope you and Barron are okay and away from the wildfires...My X wife lives in Colorado and sent me pics of the fires. It was really close to her work. Be safe out there!!!
I truly love that you embraced hunting. I remember my first time hunting and it was such a rush, disappointment and recharge by being in nature all at the same time. Thank you for sharing this beautiful look at the mountains and how beautiful these places are. Also, hunting on public land is very, very hard. Good work!
Thank you for giving us a glimpse into how our ancestors would have lived, even though the tools were different. They have taught us a lot, and you passed on this knowledge through your competent audio/visual expertise! I enjoyed how you showed us your aim at sustainability and gratitude.
This was a beautifully documented video. Gave me a glimpse of the true nature of hunting and hunters mentality. I didn’t realize how much perseverance goes into it. You gained more than you can imagine and I believe when you get your first elk it will be special on a whole new level of appreciation. God bless you guys.
Not a hunter. Don’t want to be a hunter (although I wouldn’t mind fishing)… and I found this video incredibly interesting. It’s inspiring to watch and hear the technical side of hunting that seems to bring one closer to the rhythms of nature… and rather than ravaging her it showed her honor, celebrated her beauty and increased our knowledge and appreciation of the only earth we have. Great job.
Geez, I don't know why, but I almost started crying watching this - toward the end when Barron was explaining the experience and such. I think part of me is heartbroken that he didn't get one, but also happy that he learned a LOT and now understands why hunters are so happy for their kills, but also just in general at the reverence ya'll have for life in general. Whether animals, people, or nature all around. And I like the sound of Barron's voice too when he narrates and it'd be cool if he got in to narrating for like wildlife shows or such. Elsa as well, because she has a calming voice and I think would do great. Barron's tone though is just something soothing, hard to explain. While he doesn't sound the same as Anthony Bourdain , there is a similarity to my ears and it's calming (I'd fall asleep listening to No Reservations, Part's Unknown and such)
Your care and concern in this video content is apparent throughout, not just a quick disclaimer at the beginning. Taking the whole month is key, and really is what it is all about: time in the outdoors. Preseason time and observation will now be even sweeter. Each day is an experience and a gift, enough said. Again this is a well crafted video, thanks for the journey.
I love how much heart baron puts into his hunt. He has a huge heart for animals and life in general and it shows! Sorry you didn't get an elk but the knowledge you now have will last you a lifetime ❤
You have a new Paetron member. I watch. I hunt. Still, I expected to skip this one because I thought it would be another “hunting video.” I am grateful that it actually documents the beauty of the hunt even without the harvest. Your honesty finally made me an honest gal, to step forward and pay for my viewing. I hope you gain viewers from this, and all your videos.
WOW ELSA! You were SO RIGHT! I almost didn't watch tonight as I'm not super into hunting and thought I'd just watch it later on (I watch EVERY SINGLE VIDEO!) but then you said.... "YOU MIGHT JUST LEARN SOMETHING". You were SO RIGHT!! I truly learned so many things that I had ZERO CLUE about. I love all your guys videos. That being said, I think this is the most educational video you guys have posted to date! Oddly enough, being a girl from Seattle.... I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO and all I learned from it! Thank you so much for all the knowledge and education you put into this one. Not to mention the blood sweat and tears! It shows just how much WORK went into this video! I LOVE IT!! Happy Holidays to you two! Big huge hugs and loves!! Christine
What a great story! Thank you so much. I kept thinking how exhilarating it must be for both of you to be in place physically, mentally, and emotionally where you are learning so much on a daily basis. That’s such a great place to be. Think how knowledgeable you will both be ten years from now, it’s mind blowing. Thank you very much for another interesting beautifully edited video.
Great video, beautiful views, documentary was insightful as well as informative. Barron, you have the most incredible voice and delivery. Here's to future hunts and making great memories. ~ PEACE~
I am in awe of all the work that goes into a hunt. Not mention the physical aspect but the mental and spiritual aspect. I loved this video, and thank you for sharing!
Sitting here watching this and towards the end listening to the elk calls and my 4y/o asked me what he was hearing so I told him. His eyes lit up and said "That is so cool. Can I listen again" Thank you for the video of your experience. I hunt just black tail deer and empathize with not getting anything. The knowledge gained though is so invaluable. Merry Christmas and happy holidays
This was amazing. Your narration and insight allowed me to experience your adventure. Loved the many explanations of the progress and the feelings of the process. Thank you both for sharing it with us.
Excellent video, one my new favorites of yours! It felt like a movie, the anticipation as we learned and followed along each step of the way. Stay positive about hunting, it’s the way to go!!
Sweet video, man! REAL hunting!! Great job, explaining it all.👍 It was awesome to see you all eating the grouse and the trout, and your camp looked so comfy! Beautiful 👍👍🙌🙌😃
I appreciate so much and am impressed with your approach to hunting. Honoring life of all kinds is so important and we fail to be grateful for extreme bounty of foods to which we have access. I hope your hunting trips are more fruitful in future and thank you for sharing both your learnings and your adventure.
This was totally cool ! Im so glad I listened to Elsa and watched it. It was so interesting and when they were communicating with the bull, how cool that was. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
Keep trying man. It a labor of love. There are just a few great elk hunters and few people get lucky. You have what it takes. I ve been elk hunting for 26 . I Love it
What a great video. Watching my son, I see hunting takes a gross amount of patience! It was wonderful that you had an experienced hunter to guide you. Keep then comin!
My dad is one of those people that pay thousands to be taken onto private land and have a guide show him. He's come back with 3 elk. I often wonder the amount of work that would go into it without the hide or private land. Thank you baron for showing the world the harsh truth of Hunting. Thank you Elsa for the editing and sticking by your hubby for that moment. Also, thank you for putting this material out despite people who are against hunting. I too believe it is the circle of life and sometimes the truth is we respect the animal even if we use it at fuel for us. Thank you again, both of you!
Great Video! OTC isn't easy, have archery elk hunted 7times , have yet to kill an elk. But can't wait to go again! Learn something every time out,and you will get it done. Good luck in the future!
I have been following you on RUclips and Instagram for a couple of years now, I appreciate all the time and effort that you put into making your channel, I especially feel enlightened by watching this , thankyou so much 💓
Love this! Thanks for all your hard work sharing this! Sidenote… I love how much you both think of each other like Barron gathering feathers etc. Such a cool couple to follow. You guys are the best! Can’t wait to see more if your hunting adventures!
So many positives out weigh the one disappointment of not getting an elk. I'd take a few days out in nature verses chained to a desk hands down. IMHO, there's a huge difference in subsistence hunting and trophy hunting. I really enjoyed the video and I hope you continue to do you and not worry too much about pleasing the masses. Barron, no need to explain anything to us. I've learned so much today and I, for one, will always be grateful the experience.
One thought I had watching your videos is to have your caller in the back. That bull if you can get him coming is going to be looking for an elk. It means you call the bull into the shooter. Much shorter shots.
Great video! Hunting your own meat makes you realize it is a sacred gift to be appreciated. Big step towards self sufficiency! Having a mentor is priceless.
I recall there was a bit of trepidation in putting this video together, but truly it was a wonderful portrayal of your experience. Very enjoyable video to watch. Thank you.
I'm one of the viewers you addressed in the beginning - not at all into hunting (and a long time vegetarian), and wasn't looking forward to this content. I decided to watch anyway, and I'm glad that I did. I've mostly known people who hunt for sport and I honestly think there's something wrong with people who get a kick out of killing anything. This is clearly not what Barron is doing. And having watched your journey for a while now, I feel confident that if he were to kill an elk, you would find a way to use everything possible and do so with honor.
I will never be a hunter, and I'll never eat an animal again. But I respect what you are doing. Thank you for sharing.
And I have great respect for you in return. Thank you for watching and thank you so much for this genuine comment🤍
I agree...against Trophy hunting period, but killing animals to eat, i have no issue with, even though its not for me...Ive eaten Gator, Quail, Deer and Seafood and even Armadillo Yes tasted like chicken...but Hunting isnt for me..Good luck on your adventures from Florida 🌴🍊🐊😊
What Zelavie said Edit: I put this off all day because I'm a 99.9% vegan (chocolate🙄) but yes, I did learn something & I'm glad I watched the video🙂
Also vegetarian and totally agree. I really respect people who hunt like this to feed themselves and their families
Thank you @zelavie for your comment, and I respect your choices. I want to share my perspective as a hunter that comes from a family that owns farm land, and I hope my comments brings you some joy and peace. I am going to speak in generalities as I know there are always exceptions. Most hunters and especially land owners respect animals. Most hunters are animal advocates who either support organizations that create habitat or create animal habitat on our own lands, with the purpose of creating and sustaining animal life; to create more animal life than what is harvested, a net gain. I do not hunt when populations are down. As Barron mentioned, most hunters express excitement when the animal is harvested due to the success of the hunt, effort, and ability to provide food, but not due to the death of the animal. Most hunters feel a sincere loss at the kill, and have a deep appreciation for the harvested animal. Most hunters take extreme care to only take shots at the animal that will kill the animal instantaneously and therefore will not feel any pain. Also, animal adrenaline will eliminate pain for several minutes to allow most animals to pass in painless peace. I am glad this channels allows us all to share our perspectives and learn from each other. I will never be a vegetarian , but I have learned to appreciate many of Elsa's healthy concoctions.
I agree with ashya comment. I'm Cherokee Indian. We need videos like this to keep the our children interested in the land and animals unity. To respect the land and our ancestors. I enjoy your content very much.
I really appreciate this.🤍thank you for watching.
Y'all will never be cookie cutter content. Thanks for continually expanding your horizons and keeping this channel one of the best out there.
Thank you for watching. We'll keep it coming!
Love watching you guys
Hey guys! Been watching for years and just wanted to say hello. I've been alone for 2 days throughout the holidays and feeling pretty down...and am so happy to have a video to lift my spirits. Thanks for giving such amazing creative content... inspiring me to live off-grid. Due to literally your videos...I've been researching land around Colorado, Utah, and Montana. Seriously, you have no idea how much the impact of your simple living had inspired me. Sending so much love and support, small town gal in NH ✌️❤️😁
Merry Christmas
🌀merry Christmas and happy new year 💙
Happy happy holidays Stephanie! Thank you so much for your love and support!
Being alone at this time of year is difficult I too am in the same boat. Just finished a 4 mile walk, it is mentally and also secondarily physically uplifting. Just a thought for you. I know it doesn’t help with the loneliness but we need to start working on ourselves first and then we can reach out to others. At least that is what’s happening to me. Merry Christmas
Thanks everyone for your support! I know we're all cyber friends but still it helps incredibly and means a lot!! There are good people left in the world LOL!!
This was the most INCREDIBLY FASCINATING video!! Super well done guys, great information, so well produced, and so so interesting!!! Huge props my friends!
Can't express my feelings any better than this!
I really love how you guys have expanded to different kinds of content. You just have this specific pov that always makes the videos interesting to watch. Thank you!
All I can think of is our native ancestors while watching this. From the teepee to the use of a bow to hunt. Thank you for always sharing your lifestyle and teaching others at the same time.
From a city girl, who could only imagine the experiences that you have had. It brings me joy to watch your adventures and trials and tribulations you have been through. Both of you have a life well lived. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Peace.
I love Barron’s narrations… so descriptive and well spoken.
Ain't that the way it so often goes: you go looking for elk and don't find them, but back home you get pack rats under your outhouse. Great video. I did learn a lot. We're familiar with herds of elk wandering through people's yards on the Oregon coast. Thank goodness you found a more challenging place to ply your craft.
I'm an 80 yr old traditional bow hunter, learn from your mistakes, first use the bull call to locate only unless it's the rut and then that makes them mad. Once you locate them sneek closer while using cow calls. If you then use the bull call, the cows already have a bull, but cow calls are a calming call to all of the elk, not putting them on alert. Also when using the bull call try to sound like a very immature spike elk and the herd bull might decide to run you off his territory, also when doing the calling, mews stay back about 40 yds or so hoping the the bull will be heading to the caller giving the shooter a better shot while the bull is honing in on the caller. They are very very good at pin pointing sounds in their terrane, You did well for the first time, but if you learn from all your mistakes eventually the wind will be in your face, he will go by you, hold your breath, relax and hit the arrow home in the pocket, dropping in about 40 yds. It makes it all worth it, I love your videos great job, Jim las vegas nv, I shot bear in Calif, in 1969 and was the only one to do so, good hunting my friend
I have been watching you guys for a while and all my family are hunters. And seeing how you had so much respect learning the elk it only shows how much you have respect for animals. People who just want to kill anything don't care and don't take the time to learn this . This makes me just love you guys even more. ❤
Appreciate how y'all take time to bring awareness to how contextual the existence of life is, and that hyper-focusing on 1 instance with a reactionary response is what can create "mountains out of mole hills"; I appreciate the way your videos demonstrate empathy by just showing your life and not lecturing.
The moment of all the elks calling to each other and Tyler near the end of the video was magical, goosebump inducing to be able to watch that. Extremely grateful and feeling lucky to be able to experience your story telling 🙏🏻 Cheers
Respect,ye did respect, thank-you. I knew this was going to be a learning experience. The exchange of calls was amazing
Awesome video, Barron your time will come and it will be an epic, proud moment.
EXCELLENT video! It truly addresses the reality (and responsibility) of "the hunt". My husband hunted for years, and found bow hunting his choice. The season lasts longer and requires more of you (the hunter). Grouse is delicious, and got a lump in my throat when Barron thanked the grouse! 💖
This video was well worth the wait! Elsa and Barron, you have done such a fantastic job coving this subject. I greatly appreciate the level of respect you both have for nature and the ways you have been finding balance within it. Even as a vegetarian, I found this video to be educational, thought provoking, and enjoyable. Thank you guys for another awesome video!
I grew up in a rural household, and since then have moved into the city. I cannot begin to explain the confusion that arises so often with my friends when I explain the processing of hunting and how it can be ethical and resourceful it can be. The imposter syndrome feels real sometimes. In the future, I’m going to show them this video. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful 💕 Love how the entire hunt was narrated with respect foe the experience. Listening to the calls coming through the Forest replying to you and that scenery, incredible.
Elsa, your instincts to grab the camera were spot on. Value and praise life, the living. That elk showed you the same respect by leaving you alone and in peace, without imminent danger. Take care.
Thank you for sharing such an awesome experience with us. Please be mindful of the extreme weather coming your way this week. Love and Prayers from Alabama.
My grandfather used to hunt this way. He grew up having to hunt out of necessity, and even as he was able to afford the luxury of a grocery store, he never lost the deeply spiritual connection to the process and the land. I’m not a meat eater, but it’s beautiful to see the deep respect and reverence for food continue.
One of your best posts to-date!! Time together, a beautiful adventure, a thoughtful story, and incredible editing! I'm so glad you did such a beautiful job of documenting and sharing this with us!
I remember a video 4 years ago where Barron didn’t want to go fishing because he didn’t like killing a fish. He stated he didn’t want to kill anything. I can see his change of mind in hunting an animal. Thank you for sharing your journey with Elsa and friends. Love you both!
Well done, It is tough to show hunting positively. You did just that . I love your videos now matter the content. As I watch your videos , I find myself silently rooting you both on in your journeys and struggles. You are talented story tellers, thank you for the stories.
Thank you so much, Brian, this means a lot.💕
I've followed you for many years, and have had jaw-dropping moments of awe over your talented editing. I rooted for your through your ups and downs, but most of all learned from you. So I do feel like sharing my thoughts and feelings on this, since you sound genuinely interested. That gorgeous elk ran through your camp and startled you, leaving you alone and not threatening you for a reason. It's a respect for life. I believe the elk deserved the same respect in return. I believe it is wrong to take another life on this planet unless there is imminent danger, an immediate serious risk of death. While I appreciate the warning on the video, I watched and gave it a chance as you suggested.
Big respect for how you guys don’t just make the same cookie cutter outdoors/ homestead content as a lot of creators on this platform. You guys are a huge inspiration. Thanks as always 🙏🏻
Awesome video and well documented. Great photography. Teepee and evening grouse meal was cool.
Love your storytelling Barron!!! Awesome video!!!👠🚌👠
Thank you for this video. I am not a hunter, and I am older and very aware that I will never have the opportunity to experience anything like this. I have always felt that this would be an excellent skill to have learned. In our ever changing world, it would give me comfort to know I could provide a food source for myself and my loved ones. I also feel that it is a great responsibility to hunt and yet it is a gift we were given since the beginning of time. I really appreciate the information and knowledge that Barron shares. I admire and respect the journey you two are willing to share. Again, thank you
At least the girls had a blast! Love the Tpee and stove! ✨✨✨
What a walk in the woods you took us on to do a necessary ritual done for thousands of years. That was truly epic.
My father was the son of a farmer. When I was young, we (my family of 7) went out in the country and picked bushels of vegetables, such as of beans, peas, corn, peanuts, cucumbers, squash, potatoes, etc. It was an all day event each time because we came home shelled and shucked, cleaned and prepared for canning, while my mom and dad canned vegetables (root vegetables were stored differently). We had a family garden for things grown in smaller quantities such as tomatoes, watermelon, cantalope, carrots, and zucchinni, as well as trees like apples, pears, plums, crab apples, figs, and pecans. We used permaculture but nobody called it that, and my mother went to the grocery store every couple of weeks. I leaned how to handle a chicken from about 7 or 8 years of age, but I saw chickens killed and processed when very young. Learned to shoot and hunt around 11 - 12 years as my father hunted, too. Personally I prefer a diet of mostly vegetables, but still seem to physically crave lean meat occasionally. I was taught respect for land, plants/trees, animals, and other human beings, as well as resources in general. My mother and father lived through the Great Depression and World War II and understood these matters. I wish I was a vegetarian but currently eat a diet dependent on food that is readily accessible, healthy or not, due to health circumstances. I have the utmost respect for vegetarians and vegans. To me these things are spiritual and must be treated with respect. But I think vegans (and vegetarians) make everything smell and look soooo delicious. My best wishes to you Elsa and Barron.
Wasn’t sure i was gonna watch but you did a great job with this and learned a lot . That said, I’ll always root for the Elk 💖
What an informative and educational video! Your sensitivity towards other’s emotions, with the thought of killing an animal was appreciated. A few years ago, I watched a video how cows and chickens where processed, I couldn’t eat that meat for two years, I was heartbroken! I started not to feel well, went back to eating meat, but I came back with an appreciation for life. When I go through a drive through I have a deeper reverence and thankfulness, that we all to often take for granted. I’m not a hunter, but I love to fish. Barron your last comment resonated with me, and I’m so glad now I can see through that lens. When I would go on Facebook and see a family member gleaming with joy, holding up the head of a buck they just killed, I felt what u described. Now I can “like” there post and say, congratulations, cause I had never thought of it in that way, I didn’t know all that was involved. Thanks for changing my perspective and taking us on you journey.
Thank you for sharing this video, and I hope you post more content on your hunting adventures. I once went on a hike with a bow hunter, and was so amazed at his knowledge and skill in the forest. It’s a whole different way to experience wilderness. Thank you for another beautiful, educational video
I think that if people had to hunt/kill their own meat, it would be a better solution for everyone… it’s a hard thing to do, and completely changes the way I look at my food
I hope you and Barron are okay and away from the wildfires...My X wife lives in Colorado and sent me pics of the fires. It was really close to her work. Be safe out there!!!
I truly love that you embraced hunting. I remember my first time hunting and it was such a rush, disappointment and recharge by being in nature all at the same time. Thank you for sharing this beautiful look at the mountains and how beautiful these places are. Also, hunting on public land is very, very hard. Good work!
Thank you for giving us a glimpse into how our ancestors would have lived, even though the tools were different. They have taught us a lot, and you passed on this knowledge through your competent audio/visual expertise! I enjoyed how you showed us your aim at sustainability and gratitude.
Very well done; I quite enjoyed this video. Honestly one of my favourites you’ve ever posted. Thank you for the entertainment!
This was a beautifully documented video. Gave me a glimpse of the true nature of hunting and hunters mentality. I didn’t realize how much perseverance goes into it. You gained more than you can imagine and I believe when you get your first elk it will be special on a whole new level of appreciation. God bless you guys.
Not a hunter. Don’t want to be a hunter (although I wouldn’t mind fishing)… and I found this video incredibly interesting. It’s inspiring to watch and hear the technical side of hunting that seems to bring one closer to the rhythms of nature… and rather than ravaging her it showed her honor, celebrated her beauty and increased our knowledge and appreciation of the only earth we have. Great job.
This is clearly a product of the new office. Excellent production!
LOL That's great!
Geez, I don't know why, but I almost started crying watching this - toward the end when Barron was explaining the experience and such. I think part of me is heartbroken that he didn't get one, but also happy that he learned a LOT and now understands why hunters are so happy for their kills, but also just in general at the reverence ya'll have for life in general. Whether animals, people, or nature all around. And I like the sound of Barron's voice too when he narrates and it'd be cool if he got in to narrating for like wildlife shows or such. Elsa as well, because she has a calming voice and I think would do great. Barron's tone though is just something soothing, hard to explain. While he doesn't sound the same as Anthony Bourdain , there is a similarity to my ears and it's calming (I'd fall asleep listening to No Reservations, Part's Unknown and such)
Your care and concern in this video content is apparent throughout, not just a quick disclaimer at the beginning. Taking the whole month is key, and really is what it is all about: time in the outdoors. Preseason time and observation will now be even sweeter. Each day is an experience and a gift, enough said.
Again this is a well crafted video, thanks for the journey.
I love how much heart baron puts into his hunt. He has a huge heart for animals and life in general and it shows! Sorry you didn't get an elk but the knowledge you now have will last you a lifetime ❤
That was the best video I watched on RUclips in months. Thank you for all that you do.
You have a new Paetron member.
I watch. I hunt. Still, I expected to skip this one because I thought it would be another “hunting video.” I am grateful that it actually documents the beauty of the hunt even without the harvest.
Your honesty finally made me an honest gal, to step forward and pay for my viewing. I hope you gain viewers from this, and all your videos.
Thank you so much 🤍
WOW!!!! A woodstove inside your tent!!! Ya'll were STYLIN' !!!!!
WOW ELSA!
You were SO RIGHT! I almost didn't watch tonight as I'm not super into hunting and thought I'd just watch it later on (I watch EVERY SINGLE VIDEO!) but then you said.... "YOU MIGHT JUST LEARN SOMETHING". You were SO RIGHT!! I truly learned so many things that I had ZERO CLUE about. I love all your guys videos. That being said, I think this is the most educational video you guys have posted to date! Oddly enough, being a girl from Seattle.... I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO and all I learned from it! Thank you so much for all the knowledge and education you put into this one. Not to mention the blood sweat and tears! It shows just how much WORK went into this video!
I LOVE IT!!
Happy Holidays to you two!
Big huge hugs and loves!!
Christine
Excellent video! Thanks for taking us along!
What a great story! Thank you so much. I kept thinking how exhilarating it must be for both of you to be in place physically, mentally, and emotionally where you are learning so much on a daily basis. That’s such a great place to be. Think how knowledgeable you will both be ten years from now, it’s mind blowing. Thank you very much for another interesting beautifully edited video.
Great video, beautiful views, documentary was insightful as well as informative. Barron, you have the most incredible voice and delivery. Here's to future hunts and making great memories.
~ PEACE~
That was so good!
I kept touching the screen to see how much time was left like it was a good movie.
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Who watched Kamp..??
I am in awe of all the work that goes into a hunt. Not mention the physical aspect but the mental and spiritual aspect. I loved this video, and thank you for sharing!
Sitting here watching this and towards the end listening to the elk calls and my 4y/o asked me what he was hearing so I told him. His eyes lit up and said "That is so cool. Can I listen again"
Thank you for the video of your experience. I hunt just black tail deer and empathize with not getting anything. The knowledge gained though is so invaluable. Merry Christmas and happy holidays
This was amazing.
Your narration and insight allowed me to experience your adventure. Loved the many explanations of the progress and the feelings of the process. Thank you both for sharing it with us.
Excellent video, one my new favorites of yours! It felt like a movie, the anticipation as we learned and followed along each step of the way. Stay positive about hunting, it’s the way to go!!
All the best, Barron & Elsa.
Such a great video of your hunt. Thank you for taking us along.
Sweet video, man! REAL hunting!! Great job, explaining it all.👍 It was awesome to see you all eating the grouse and the trout, and your camp looked so comfy! Beautiful 👍👍🙌🙌😃
Thank you for sharing and spreading knowledge on ethical hunting practices.
I appreciate so much and am impressed with your approach to hunting. Honoring life of all kinds is so important and we fail to be grateful for extreme bounty of foods to which we have access. I hope your hunting trips are more fruitful in future and thank you for sharing both your learnings and your adventure.
This was totally cool ! Im so glad I listened to Elsa and watched it. It was so interesting and when they were communicating with the bull, how cool that was. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
I absolutely love waking up to one of your videos….so interesting 🤔
Keep trying man. It a labor of love. There are just a few great elk hunters and few people get lucky. You have what it takes. I ve been elk hunting for 26 . I Love it
What a great video. Watching my son, I see hunting takes a gross amount of patience! It was wonderful that you had an experienced hunter to guide you.
Keep then comin!
Welcome to hunting here in Colorado - an excellent video. BTW, thank you for putting your campfire out when you were done with it (18:20)...
My dad is one of those people that pay thousands to be taken onto private land and have a guide show him. He's come back with 3 elk. I often wonder the amount of work that would go into it without the hide or private land. Thank you baron for showing the world the harsh truth of Hunting. Thank you Elsa for the editing and sticking by your hubby for that moment.
Also, thank you for putting this material out despite people who are against hunting. I too believe it is the circle of life and sometimes the truth is we respect the animal even if we use it at fuel for us. Thank you again, both of you!
Epic episode! I loved your scamp video series but your channel has gotten very interesting since you've landed your land! keep up the good work!
Great Video! OTC isn't easy, have archery elk hunted 7times , have yet to kill an elk. But can't wait to go again! Learn something every time out,and you will get it done. Good luck in the future!
The thumb nail looks like an epic movie. Good work Elsa x
Your best video yet? What an epic story! Very documentary!!
You encompassed it all: mental, physical and spiritual! Beyond awesome.
Excellent presentation!!
What a beautiful video! You guys made it wonderful.
I learned that u 4 r so lucky living the life ur living BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY u live in. Thanku for showing it
Fascinating video 👈🏼
I have gained a different perspective
about hunting because of your film😊 Thank You
I have been following you on RUclips and Instagram for a couple of years now, I appreciate all the time and effort that you put into making your channel, I especially feel enlightened by watching this , thankyou so much 💓
How intense and exciting for you guys. Thanks for sharing. 🖖
I love love love this! Congrats! It's such an honor and pride to know you can be self sufficient in harvesting organic protein! God bless y'all!
Just amazing! Thank you all for an exceptional video!❤
Love this! Thanks for all your hard work sharing this! Sidenote… I love how much you both think of each other like Barron gathering feathers etc. Such a cool couple to follow. You guys are the best! Can’t wait to see more if your hunting adventures!
So many positives out weigh the one disappointment of not getting an elk. I'd take a few days out in nature verses chained to a desk hands down. IMHO, there's a huge difference in subsistence hunting and trophy hunting. I really enjoyed the video and I hope you continue to do you and not worry too much about pleasing the masses. Barron, no need to explain anything to us. I've learned so much today and I, for one, will always be grateful the experience.
Great job getting this out! I know you've been working on it for a while. I've been so excited to watch!
Great video! I've been waiting for it for a long time. Lol. It was worth the wait.
One thought I had watching your videos is to have your caller in the back. That bull if you can get him coming is going to be looking for an elk. It means you call the bull into the shooter. Much shorter shots.
Wow this was amazing, will definitely show this one to my son's, thanks Elsa & Barron
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks fur putting the time and effort into producing them.
Thank you for watching!
You two have so much class!
Great video! Hunting your own meat makes you realize it is a sacred gift to be appreciated. Big step towards self sufficiency!
Having a mentor is priceless.
Happy Happy Holidays!!!👠🚌👠
The tension and vibe when you’re out there with them close, surreal.
I recall there was a bit of trepidation in putting this video together, but truly it was a wonderful portrayal of your experience. Very enjoyable video to watch. Thank you.
“Sniffing pee and poking poop!” Love it!
Great video! Thanks for sharing with us! 💗
By far my favourite video from you guys!!!
What a great video, I too started hunting later in life and it took me a couple years to harvest my first elk. You will get there!
all I can say is wowwww. What an experience to watch this video. I appreciated every second of it. thank you
Good presentation.
Great experience, it was so rewarding I am sure. I have four hunters in my family and that would be very envious of the hunt.