I DID IT! First Self Bow Deer Ever!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- I've been building self bows and practicing traditional archery for many months to give my self a chance at a Texas whitetail at close range. After a failed attempt at 12 yards, I'm back again hunting a buck at close range to attempt a shot at my first self bow harvest.
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ABOUT LFG
Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other RUclips Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.
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As a Pueblo Native American from New Mexico. I congratulate you on your harvest.
I wish I could like this comment 2000 times. Heritage
Congratulations Justin. You deserve it. You’ve worked so hard. Thank you. You are a joy to watch.
Fun fact I did a research project over the pueblos in social studies last week
As a native Floridian from Florida I also prayed to the sailfish and sea turtle and
Bass gods for his harvest
The new camera lense is amazing. The picture quality filming that buck feeding was incredible
I was thinking the same thing as I watched it.
@@teamfreshfishing1154 Seriously. You could see the hair fibers of his fur coat and the rippling of his muscle striations in his shoulders.
Love the video! Also 10:34 water bottle covered in ants😂
INSANE video all around! Production, shots, and hunt! One of the most underrated RUclips channels that NEEDS more exposure!
A trick my grandpa tought me about putting recurve string on-
Obviously put one side on, with the bow facing you (the opposite way you shoot it) put your right calf at the grip. Then with your left shin, put it at the end with the string already on at the curve. You can then grab the non stringed end flex it with one hand and put the string on with the other. You'll end up with the bow and string around your right foot. Just step out and there you go. All you have to do is step out. It's way less work than trying to press it by hand and set the string.
After being a subscriber for 5+ years, this is hands down one of your coolest videos. Keep up the amazing production quality and PLEASE film more hunts with that new lens! You’re channel never disappoints.
All the hard work you put into these videos is greatly appreciated, thank you and congratulations.
And it shows 👍
Your excitement when you found him gave me a cold chill! I've never hunted in my life, but your perseverance to get a deer with your own made bow is amazing to watch.
Not gonna lie, I shed a slight tear of joy with you. Congratulations! I know you worked so hard for this. Next an elk!
Navajo Nation Native American sending warm wishes to you and your family LFG! Awesome job!!!!
God was definitely looking after ya on that deal!!! He gave you a gift your right to thank him for it ! That said nicely done !!!
Great job Rackley! Praise the Lord that you were able to harvest this buck!
Man the fact that you bounced back from your miss and your equipment issues is amazing in itself! That hunt definitely will be a lasting memory
I’m glad you’re willing to still share this kind of content on your channel and are open and honest about everything that happens. Congrats on a nice buck especially with a self bow!
CONGRATS! I knew you would do it. Now you've done something 99.999% of today's hunters have never and will never do. As for the shot being a bit off, I watched the shot over and over and to me, it looks like your nerves may have caused you to "choke" the bow. To me, the movement of the top of the bow on release makes me think is what threw the shot off, and was most likely caused by you gripping (choking) the bow pretty tight, which I used to have a problem with, and nerves will for sure cause you to do. Congrats again!
A prime example why sharp broadheads are so important 👌 congrats
the trials and tribulations of your videos make all of your content some of the best on youtube.
thanks for keeping it real. congratulations. a battle well fought.
You are the man LFG. love the series. Way to work hard. The trophy is in the eye of the beholder.
I smiled largely when you found him. Man, hunt of a lifetime. Congrats on an incredible harvest. You did it right.
Congrats Justin! That's a hell of a memory to keep for the rest of your life.
Got my first traditional bow kill this year. Thought I hit too low but he ran about 80 yards and was done nothing beats that excitement. Congrats !!
Congrats! Looks like you caught the artery that runs along the spine. The first deer on a trad bow is a memorable experience for sure!
I agree I also think it helped him that the deer ran the arrow into the leg of the feeder which turned that broadheads back into a lung
WOW! so happy for you! from tree to meat. thank you for taking us along your personal journey. this was a privilege for me to watch. i don't hunt but you, Steph and they kiddos are my favorite little youtube family and I am always learning something. Congrats Justin! 🎉🎉🎉
What an awesome story!! Congratulations
Totally awesom that you got to harvest the buck with your own hand made tools. Great job truly inspirational. Keep up the great content.
Congrats buddy! Proud of you for giving it another chance!
Watching this video gave me the confidence to get my longbow back out. Just arrowed a doe at 15 yards and watched her go down within 75 yards of me. Typing this comment from my tree in southern Missouri. Thanks Justin!!
I can understand your excitement. It is an entirely different feeling when you harvest a deer with a traditional bow. Congratulations.
When I saw you draw back, I was like “Don’t take that shot”. Glad you got it done.
I've never been hunting but have a deep love for archery, I imagine that's an awesome feeling harvesting something with a bow you made!
👏 Congratulations justin, proud of you , primitive way
I think when it ran and the arrow hit that metal pole it increased the internal wound channel.
Definitely. Very lucky
Exactly it also turned that broadhead back into that left lung as well
Awesome observation .. I struggled for years trying to allow for space to make bow harvests in all types of situations n blinds with recurve , long bow compound n even stout cross bow you gotta watch for late stage shot after string n limb flex n contact ...beautiful arrows ..enjoy your channel n episodes big fan from way back , keep up the commitment 👏 sweet harvest!
Congrats chief! You did what not many do with a bow like that! Nice buck!
Awesome man. Congrats on your hard work. Must mean a lot. Very cool!
We always knew that you were incredible and very committed to everything you do LFG. Hence why many of us follow you since 2014. Thank you for the relaxing and awesome content
This is one of the best RUclips videos I've ever watched. Everything about this was fantastic from story to footage, production and the hunt. Been considering getting into hunting myself and this is very much pushing me to give it a try. Thank you LFG!
LFG, you so dogged, so persistent, so talented, so deserved. You are a man who loves you're family and your trade so intensely, LFG you are inspirational so thank you from South Australia.
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The footage with that new lense was amazing. Also with the determination and hard work you put in you deserved that deer and earned it. Congrats LFG
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Congratulations! The look on your face when you saw him is amazing! Im so happy for you, your drive and persistence to do this is truly inspiring.
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Congratulations Justin! You deserve it brother. Hard work pays off
Man congratulations! Been watching you since the beginning, seeing you grow and achieve so many goals, fight tumors, build an amazing family, and inspire so many people the excitement on your face when you first saw that buck down was hands down one of my favorite moments you have shared!
All I can say is WOW! My heart was racing, and I felt all your emotions. Congrats LFG you deserve it. God Bless
Congrats LFG! This was a huge accomplishment. Feeling privileged that you brought us all along for the ride!
Congratulations my friend. A real lifelong acomplishment! You are justified in being proud. I'm sincerely happy for you.
Congrats my friend. That is an amazing accomplishment that you will remember forever. Well done, LFG!
Nope Justin, we ain’t kid’n you! Congratulations on your dream quest and thank you for sticking to it and making it happen……job well done.
Now, on a side note… would it be possible to see what Steph comes up with in the kitchen for some of this venison? Really interested in what she’ll throw together for it. Once again, Congrats… we are proud of you!
Congratulations. Great job. All good stories too.
Congratulations brother!! Glad to see that you didn't give up!!
Not gonna lie, your excitement gave me goosebumps when you found that buck. Congratulations buddy on a awesome hunt and harvest.
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What a cool accomplishment! 😱😎🏹 Well done and way to keep at it! Congrats! 👏🏼🙌🏼
I'm sorry I just now watched your video. I've been depressed and in a dark hole and to top it off I went and got sick. But watching you take your first selfbow deer and the pure elation when you found it and the hard work you put in to it. Do I dare say brought tears to my eyes, it was like I was right there with you. So a very well deserved congratulations. You have brightened my day so much for that I'm grateful. Your Grind is very much appreciated ❗👍😁✌️🤟🤘
LETS GOOOO the moment he seen that downed buck I got chills the first reaction is the beat
Congrats man! Way to stick with it to accomplish something awesome.
Congrats on the successful hunt! Any deer with a bow is a trophy but taking one with your homemade equipment is really something to be proud of!!
Congratulations LFG! Way to be! Way to be! I knew you would get it done!
Congratulations on the deer!!!! It's been pretty awesome to see how far you and your family has overcome so much and how much happiness is still in your heart. It really makes me happy as a fellow hunter, and to see the dedication you have put into it and the sacrifices you have went through to get right where you are. I hope the best for your family and you the rest of hunting season.
As a guy with half Choctaw Indian blood in my veins this video is incredible to me, because I grew up watching my grandpa make his own bows and hunt with them! Congratulations on the amazing harvest and accomplishment that not many people will experience!
Congrats on 1 million subscribers!
Welcome to the club!! Nothing more satisfying than taking an animal with something you made your self. 💯
Genuine,honest, entertaining. Raw passionate life at it's best.
Congratulations LFG!!! Love to see the progression of this journey!
Huge accomplishment! congrats and keep the vids coming bud.
Self bow!!! Every bow hunters dream! Congratulations man!!!
One of the most exciting videos I've watched. Congratulations Justin, well deserved. God bless
Man I'm glad you've reinvigorated my passion for the outdoors been watch your older videos from like 5 years ago and man I glad you've kept the same passion wishing you a great season man
Congrats man. I’m so happy for you. Your hard work pays off. Super proud of you bro!
Congratulations man, major accomplishment
I had to do a double take and saw it splatter blood on the pole it ran by. Definitely not lung but I'm sure you caught the artery that runs along the spine. Once I saw that much blood just after impact I knew he wasn't going anywhere.
Glad you didnt edit around the shot and owned up to the need for more practice. Congratulations on a self-bow deer! Really enjoyed the journey and i'm sure it will continue! Maybe if you haven't already been doing so, have someone outside the blind place a full body target in different positions for you to practice from inside the blind. Also, the camera makes it SOOOO much harder but we all appreciate the shotgun seat to this adventure. Can't wait for the next one.
Now that’s an accomplishment! Congrats man!
Congratulations Justin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Wow what a incredible experience for you. So happy for you 🏹 ~ Texas
GREAT video , I got the same rush as I get when I harvest a deer with a bow. I can’t imagine the feeling you got with a homemade bow. Thanks for taking us along from start to finish. You over came so many problems , it would have been so easy to trash the plan.
This is awesome. My dad starting making self bows about 5 or 6 years ago, he’s harvested 5 deer with them so far! His Osage orange bows are beautiful. Congrats LFG!
Awesome series. Loved watching the first few ones. Great job making bow, practicing, and getting one. It’s my first season bow hunting using a compound. Great job
Congrats! That’s sooo cool you were able to accomplish that. I remember watching your first bow making video. Great to see it come full circle
Congratulations man! You put in the time and the work to get to this point! Great job!
Hats off to you for putting the time and work in making and hunting with a self bow and glad you recovered the buck! No way you hit a lung but must have hit an artery.
That being said I wouldn't make it a habit of taking quartering to shots especially with privative archery gear. It'll go your way some but for the most part it won't.
Congratulations LFG, you have every right to be ecstatic. What you did in making the bow and arrows is no small feat. Lots of time and effort. Then, you get it all on vidja. Much respect Sir!
So happy for you !! As you’ve been waiting for this moment so have we!!! Top notch favorite RUclipsr 🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations LFG.....amazing hunt
Awesome journey. Thanks for taking me along
Congratulations LFG! Been a fan for years glad you made it happen. I really think you hit the femoral artery (that’s why there’s darker blood) and it runs exactly where you hit! Either way, great accomplishment and truly happy for you!
For sure artery hit!
100% correct sir
There is no more gratifying feeling than taking an animal with equipment made by your own hands. Getting them close, giving you time to observe, brings you closer to their spirit than any other method. Congrats on your harvest. May the archery gods keep smiling on you and your family and you stick with the stick and string.
Congrats!!! Way to go!!!
Heck yeah Justin!!!! Hard work pays of brother, you deserve it!!! Keep up the fire content🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations!! You have done yourself proud! Once again you have completed the cycle of life. Can't wait for a little grill time with your bounty!!!
Congrats LFG! It has been great to see you go from a piece of wood to a buck in the truck! 🥳🥳👍
Haven't hunted in years, but you brought back the thrill. Great filming, editing, music, and ability to capture your raw emotions. Thanks for the years you've spent honing your skills. I thought I preferred your fishing videos. But now . . .
Thank you so much for that
Wow that was amazing. Love the reaction when you found the buck what we life for
Awesome, congratulations.
Congratulations your hard work paid off big time you are the perfect example of what can happen when you work hard keep up the good work brother
Good work man. Only Googan I follow because of your content. Keep the great outdoors coming.
Congrats LFG, that’s one heck of an accomplishment, and a hunt for the books, one that you’ll never forget !
Congrats bud. Another great video/series from the 🐐
Congratulations on your accomplishment, That is something that I would love to do but I am disabled I can walk and move around but if I breathing is not so good but maybe one day I will be able to accomplish thaccomplish that God-bless stay safe out there and have fun
Congrats man! My first recurve harvest was a bad shot as well, I connected to this video way more than you can imagine.
Great job!! I'm excited and happy for you. What an amazing accomplishment. You have me wanting to achieve this myself.
Congratulations on a great cull buck. I've been watching all the videos of you making traditional bows and I must say that recurve bow is a good one and it is super quite. Once again great job
Congratulations, Justin! You're a true hunter and outdoorsman.