Hey guys, keep my son in your prayers. Was airlifted to the hospital today, trouble breathing. He is 6 and we watch your show every evening. Tonight he was laying in the hospital getting breathing treatments watching your show with me. Not out of the woods yet so please prayers are appreciated. His name is Dexter. Love the show. Thanks again.
Onearmedbowhunter I just said a prayer for your son Dexter...I pray he's ok... I have 2 sons 3 and 1 1/2 yrs old... I can't think of worse so I hope he gets to watch all the shows he wants..
Plain and simple.... that's a bad shot bro! I'm all for frontal shot but quartering to and bull is full alert, likely to jump your shot at that distance. Lots of folks sub or watching your guy's channel so with "great popularity, comes great responsibility" to the great wapiti and big game alike. Best of luck to your crew.
@@stinkyelk986 Great for target shooting but not on live animal. Does help greatly on your longer shot 40-60yd but I take great pride in calling. My frontals been less then 10yards each time. #TEAM TOP PIN type of distance for my crew.
It was full frontal, not quartering to. Trevor was to the right of the camera. Didn't they say it was only 24 yards away and were shocked it jumped the string that far at that range?
@@justinmailloux549 Justin Mailloux You must have missed the part when him and brother explained themselves on frontal "quartering" shot in the uncut... let me help ya! @47:24. Plus 24yd is beyond recommendations for frontal shot compounded by a fully alert bull.
I feel honored to be in the comment section with so many perfect hunters. Trevor thought it was an ethical shot, I imagine he has practiced plenty with his bow and he made a judgement call. It doesn’t always work out as we know, not much margin for error in archery. Everybody is so quick to throw hate and pass judgment but nobody was really there.
Yes.. oh man I thought the same thing! Cringe factor times one thousand! Then there was the shoulder rub... and all the comments about learning from it... nothing will be learned if you cant first call it what it is 🤦♂️
I want to thank you guys for showing the good, bad, and ugly. Making real TV like you guys are is amazing! We are all learning from you guys and I want to thank you again from the great videos.
Love the series and all of your other content. The raw honesty is what keeps me coming back for more, but, that elk had you pegged. Chances were very high he would jump the string. I am a novice bow hunter, and look to these videos for entertainment, but more so for learning. I’m sure that shot can be very effective, but it leaves no margin for error on the hunter or animal. One thing I learned for sure this episode-they lost a lot of time chasing other bulls looking for one badly shot.
I would have to agree with a lot of the comments, seemed like a quick pull of the trigger. I love this series and I admit things happen but it’s really sad that in 19 episodes there have been at least 3 bulls that have arrows in them that have never been found. I realize things happen but it looks like some of the shots may have been rushed and I wonder if it’s because of the pressure of making good videos for the viewers. If you had no pressure to make videos would you take these shot again?
I've learned so much in the last couple seasons and your honesty and vulnerability make the lessons all the better. The debate on efficacy of Trevor's decision tonight will go one for a long time but my admiration and respect continue to grow every time events like tonight's are shared. GOD bless and thanks again.
Appreciate that you guys bring real and honest hunting to film. Everyone is going to have an opinion and of course everyone thinks they are a pro as we sit at home and watch it unfold. I don’t think having the cameras there makes a difference. As a public land hunter myself, I love that you guys are open and honest. I love the content. Keep it up. Praying for you guys and your families. Thanks again for the inspiration and motivation.
Keep up the great work! It is easy for people to judge. Having been an archery elk hunter my entire life, I know first hand that every situation is different. The frontal shot is a tried and trued way to kill an elk in a quick and humane way. I look foward the films every day. I had my slowest season in over 7 years this year. It was a bit depressing to be honest. I dealt with high hunting pressure coupled with very little sign in my normal honey holes. Watching the series and the struggles that we as hunters share together is inspirational. It gives me drive to keep pursuing the these magnificent animals. Never stop doing what you are doing, and don't let people change what has made Born and Raised what it is. You can't please everyone
I feel for you Trevor, and everyone else who has wounded an elk. I wounded my first elk this year with my bow on opening morning of early season. I hit the shoulder blade with about 2.5-3 inches of penetration, a lot like Dirk's bull in Colorado. My dad and I spent all day tracking that bull, but never recovered him after losing blood several hundred yards in. I believe I saw the same bull a couple days later about 40 yards from where I had shot him. I hunted that area the entire season and never found a carcass, smelled anything dead, or saw birds. I know that elk is still alive. They're tough animals. I rushed the shot and I know I won't do it again. Live and learn from your mistakes. I appreciate how you share these moments with us, I feel that other folks just cover this up and pretend it never happens. Because if you hunt long enough, you're going to wound an animal. Thank you guys.
I love that you guys show the lowest of the lows and keep the videos as real and raw as it gets! I shot my first bow buck this year and the blood trail just vanished and we couldn’t find it after hours of searching. It was the most gut wrenching feeling I have experienced hunting. It is very refreshing knowing that everyone, even the pros, face the same challenges that I did. Keep up the great work guys!
You were born for this! It’s what you do. It’s a feeling that stays in your gut and heart but I agree with Trevor to get back on the horse. Good job boys
The number one thing I take from this video....be safe guys!! So thankful a stob didn't stab Trevor in the stomach when he slipped on that log. That could very easily turned into a huge emergency.
Don’t let people get you down Trevor! It was a decision made under pressure and I would have done the same. You can not anticipate how the animal is going to react. Keep up the great work!
Dude, I too have wounded and animal before and never found him. Don’t beat yourself up Trevor. It happens to pretty much everyone who has ever hunted. You did all that you could do to try and find that bull. You all are fantastic hunters and even better men. I’ll be cheering for you the next time that you get a shot. Keep up the great work and don’t let the negativity get to you.
Great video guys. Keep on keepin on! You guys are a great group of hunters and this stuff flat out happens. Anybody that says different hasn't been involved in enough (successful) hunts to understand. Plain and simple.
Trevor, really tuff break. Thank you for modeling humanity in hunting. I have been really hard on myself for a similar shot. I almost gave up hunt. I know this was heartbreaking but so glad you kept hunting.
Hate to be the hater but guys you need to start thinking before you pull the trigger... I totally feel bad for you loosing the bull and know you do to yes it was not your intention . But when do you stop and think about it ? Yes it the heat of the moment and your amped up I get it. As a bow hunter we need to set the standard of when and when not to shoot. You hunt with you bow long enough you are going to find yourself in this situation more often then not maybe it it a brushy area and you think you can get the arrow through... I love what you guys promote and the otc tags dyi hunts. Respect the elk and the animal remember how many people you share with and how many aren’t the experienced bow hunter like yourself ... I will probably get hammered over this post and that’s fine... Sorry for being the negative guy just think it needed to be said.
Kind of agree....that is not a shot I would take or advise someone taking. But, sounds like they've had success taking that type of shot before so guess that's why he took it. Just think it's marginal at best at very small target window.
I've gone without a animal without taking a questionable shot. It is what it is. Do your best. I know a few guys who seem to let fly at will.. bow shots are bow shots..
With video taping your hunts you have a great responsibility to make good ethical shots. On your hunt in Colorado you found two bull sculls that was more than likely bad shots. You owe it to the animal and yourself to make a good clean kill. On another note where do I get a hat like the one Trevor wears? I've looked through all the hats on your website and don't see it. I REALLY want one like that.
Shawn Kelley - I’m a fan of notching the tag when blood is drawn. Out of state tags are not cheap and waiting for a “sure-shot” in my book is the only ethical choice. That quartering frontal never had the likelihood of a heart shot. Too late I guess to bite the bullet and notch your tag.
Ya'll did a great job of showing a tough situation. I have wounded an animal and not recovered it as well, and it is gut wrenching. You did the right thing by tracking and searching until you were confident that he was most likely not mortally wounded. Keep up the great videos.
Hey guys we (proshop) love the uncut advice you give about getting your bow set up right, getting your draw length adjusted, and trying multiple bows before you buy! We just started our own you tube channel and thats the kind of stuff we are trying to promote! We get guys every year that arent prepared and we do all that we can to get their equipment set up the best possible! love the videos! keep it up!
Great job with the follow up and staying with it. Shows all the new bow hunters that it is our responsibility to do our best to recover our game after a shot.
After nearly 20 years of archery elk hunting I took my first frontal shot this year. My bull was 25 yards up hill. He went 12 yards and I watched him fall over within 15 seconds of the shot. It’s not for everyone and it may be another twenty years before I take a frontal shot again but they are deadly. Trevor and BRO crew, thanks for sharing the highs and lows of archery elk hunting.
Its' a heavy hearted trudge back to camp. Worse when you are by yourself. Great to have such a positive, supportive team. Climb back in the saddle Trev.
I watched all of 1.0 last year and watched Treavor feel awful about a legit kill only because it didn't go quickly.....a guy who breaks down on camera about how a kill goes down is clearly thinking about the animal he pursues....the BRO crew has always practiced what they talk about and they DON'T preach....they teach, they share, they laugh, they cry....they are honest...EVERY hunter will face situations like this...most of us have the luxury to keep private....BRO has made their endeavors public, that is their choice.....I will not judge but i will say I have observed them trying to be ethical, team players, educators and I would say also ambassadors for archery hunting....they are a fresh breath of air compared to the outdoor channel and are promoting a family friendly outdoor content. STAY POSITIVE....keep it going....cant wait for rest of 2.0.....and oh man how about 3.0!
I can't agree with you more. It's easy to sit back and play keyboard warrior. Of course the person leaving the comment would never have taken that shot, well that's easy to say behind the keyboard and you don't have a camera recording your every move. Trevor has to live with that shot forever, and believe me, it will always be in the back of his mind. You never forget those bad days just as much as you never forget those good days. Love the honesty of the show. Please keep making them. If nothing else they are great lessons to be learned by all of us who watch.
Not gonna lie, I would have taken that shot too. We've all seen how extremely ethical and effective that shot can be. Unfortunately it just doesn't work out sometimes.. awesome video guys, keep up the good work! 👍
What’s up guys! Another awesome video show nothing but the truth and the up’s and down’s of hunting. Your honesty is always noted and appreciated. Still plan to make it to SHOT Show this year so hopefully I’ll get to see you guys again. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video! Sending Bro. Hug. Shoutout
I shoulder bladed an elk at 15 yards a few years ago and got no penetration. I feel your pain. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. Good hunt. Tracking is a whole different game than the hunt or shot.
I have a daughter and a wife!!! Will leave that one.. no seriously enjoyed videos and all the humour keep it coming great camera work shame about the elk but think most hunters experience it sometimes not nice or meant but it happens look forward to seeing more from you guys wish we had elk here in Scotland thanks guys.
I am just watching this episode so I have not seen the “bad shot” that you are all posting about...but here goes. 1st Everybody has a different max. effective range and angles, based on their skill and practice. 2nd use it as a learning opportunity for you...don’t take it if you can make it or haven’t practiced it. I love that the Bro Crew shows all of the highs and lows, kills, misses, and wounded ones. Not an edited out music track of the one bull they shot. Thanks for the great videos! Keep hunting!
Hey Trevor, that was a tough break. Seeing the initial shot and placement, I thought that was a dead bull. It was not until the replay, that I could see the bull's reaction, which changed the angle of impact and took most of the momentum away. This resulted in minimal penetration. Interesting to see all the comments. Been whitetail bow hunting for a long time and had many jump the string, resulting in questionable shot placements. Other kills have been textbook. The need to get close and making all the variable come together is what makes bow hunting much more exciting than rifle hunting. It is a much more gratifying hunt and would never trade in my bow for a rifle. Hunt on my Brothers!
insane chuckle calling! Pro tip #79,340.6 Dont shoot when they are looking right at you. Deer and elk are super quick and can jump the release. That bull was reacting to the release and it moved over 1 ft in the 24 yd arrow flight time.
That sucks Trevor, I had the same thing happen a few years ago. Hart wrenching. But you are right have to get back out and try. As long as you feel you did the best to recover.
That's a tough situation to be in. I've been there. Mine was a frontal shot and i watched my arrow disappear into his chest. I spent two days looking and went back a week later for another 8 hours of grinding. Didn't find anything. Thanks for the shout out Trent. Keep up the good work guys!
Tough day boys. A few lost bulls this year and it's been a little hard to watch at times, but that's the reality of true, "reality tv." Keep your heads up and I hope to see some more solid kills here soon!
I had a bull do the exact same 2 years ago. Tracked for 2 days. Same outcome. Thought about that bull all the time. I was fortunate enough this year to have some closure. Shot the same bull this season. Found the Broadhead scar just outside the color into the shoulder. Learned alot about shot placement and how much a bull can move!
Love the show guys. A tracking dog save you from that pain 95% of the time. It would've found it. If nothing else you could've seen that the elk was "ok". Keep up the good work
Tough luck on the shot , but it happens to all of us sometime or another bow or rifle. If you are in the hunt woods every year of your life that you are capable it will happen. Keep up the good work fellas you make my day!!!!
Keep hunting, keep filming, love watching your videos through your highs and lows while you guys are learning on the misfortune shots you are teaching us! You guys and the and the guys you hunt with are truly a inspiration
I believe, one of the hardest things to do is to NOT take a risky shot. Just a couple days ago I passed on a blacktail buck because the shot was just too risky, I let him walk. Frontal shots are deadly if very close but personally I would of not shot with that quartering towards scenario. If you guys were greenhorns then this might be understandable but you are not. So where are we now.....5 bulls shot and 2 recovered?
I think it's 5 bulls shot and 3 recovered, right? I thought Casey got one in Oregon, Steve got one in Colorado and Stubble got one in Montana. Dirk hit one with no recovery, i think? and now Trevor hit this one with no recovery. I'm not going to judge them negatively here. I've hunted over several western states with a compound over the last 15 years. I have practiced shooting hundreds of thousands of arrows. I can group arrows smaller than a pie plate no problem at 100 yards. I try my best to never release an arrow on an animal that i don't believe is an ethical shot. If I've recovered over 75 percent of the animals I've hit in my hunting experience i would be very surprised. I don't think these guys are doing to bad. Bow hunting these animals just isn't easy and there's a lot that can go wrong. BTW, not trying to pump my tires in any way with this post. There are many bow hunters far better than i am. I played back the shot on this bull many times. From my understanding of elk anatomy up front, this looks like a perfect shot to me. The only argument for not taking the shot that makes any sense to me is that the elk was alert and tense. Can be tough to gauge in the moment though. Like they said, they've had good success with this shot angle in the past. I very well would have taken the shot too so, personally, I'm not going to judge.
Isaac Kvistad I hear you. There was also the bull that Phelps lost. So I have actually lost count at this point, just sucks is all. I have been following these guys for years, since the first dvd. I also have been hunting hard and a way of life for about 33 years. Early was riffles and muzzleloaders and in the last 20 years has been my bow. I have lost animals...occasionally. But my recovery rate is very very high and would like to keep it like that. Like I said in my original post, the hardest is not forcing a bad shot. When I watched this episode, the bull tense and ready to spring, the hard quartering angle, I thought “don’t shoot” and Trevor let it go. When the bull turned I knew that they would never put a hand on him. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bro crew. I have met some of them and were wonderful. I will also continue to watch but this is getting bad with that many losses. Just saying is all. Happy hunting to you!
Casey does awesome job of taking Trent's spot for the team in the mornings😁 it's funny how much a like they are they could pass for brothers same for Trevor and Logan 😂 it's good to hunt with good people 👍👍👍
BRO crew you guys are real, this IS hunting. All the couch coaches think they “know” they wouldn’t take that shot and that is was a bad shot. Good shot Trevor! Hit bone, it happens. My dad killed a bull two years ago with a broad head stuck in its shoulder and had completely been absorbed by scar tissue. Bull was perfectly healthy, as is Trevor’s bull to this day. They are tough animals. Stop saying this and that unless you’ve had the experience and were with them. Thanks for keeping it real guys!
I believe you did what was right in that moment Trevor. From watching every episode time and time again you display the hunting ethics I tought my kids and now teaching my grandkids.
Wow I can not believe the bull moved that fast and far with 24 yards of distance. That arrow is probably traveling at close to 300ft per second. If my math is right it took .25ish seconds for that arrow to hit. While I don't think i personally would take a quartering to shot on an elk knowing how tough elk are. I wouldn't fault anyone for taking that shot at that distance. It's easy to bag on someone for that but until you've walked in those shoes you don't know how bad he feels. Great video guys thanks for showing the good, bad, and fugly.
Shot a whitetail last year when Trent had his was a great help in dealing with it. I kept hunting and had an opportunity a week later and couldn't get myself to take the shot was still hoping to find him. It's hard on your soul when you do that. I feel for you Trevor!! Sorry it happened and good luck on the rest of your season!
It is what it is. You did the most humane thing and he's going to be sore for a few days but you have to realize it's all part of the hunt. Win some lose some. I can only say, great job boys.
Thanks for keeping it real, if you hunt long enough it will happen. This years archery hunt I found 2 dead Elk that some one shot and could not find in time. It sucks.
It's such a sinking feeling not knowing what happened to him. That shot has kept me awake at night, thinking about 'what if he went..' Thanks for bringing us everything guys. The highs and lows, even though I wouldn't have taken that shot.
I am an avid elk hunter and think between you guys and elk 101 this year you are giving the anti hunters too much fuel for their fire. I’m sympathetic to a bad shot but there have been waaay to many
Trevor it sucks, I know. I had it happen to me my first elk season 7 years ago. I was sick to my stomach. I kept hunting and then got shot shy. Kept passing shots because they werent perfect. It still haunts me to this day. Butbi am now able to make great shots again. My moose only went 50 yards last year from a perfect shot. Keep your chin up and drive on.
Nothing always works out exactly the way you want but you have to learn as you go and the videos help us all learn more than self diy season by season. It even happens to rifle hunters so not to fret keep it up
Hey guys all these guys that a bad mouthing the shot need to really keep their opinions to themselves because they weren’t there. The fact of the matter is hunting with close range or primitive weapons is so different then these guys who strictly rifle hunt or sit in blinds and have all day to wait for the perfect broadside shot. When the animal is there and the shot window is presented each hunter has to know their ability and confidence level and that way they are the only ones who can criticize their own shot choice. I’ve hunted for nearly 25 years and bow hunted for 10 and I’ve seen way more animals wounded and lost with a rifle than a bow. So Trevor keep your head up and keep pushing forward and don’t let these comments from others hinder your confidence. Great video I really appreciate the honest footage because we all have experienced tough shot and misses and if people say they haven’t they havent hunted hard enough or long enough!!!
Please consider putting an "event timer" on the screen from when an "event" starts until it stops to give the viewer a better idea of the passing of time during an "event'. It would be nice to better understand how long various things take (since the footage is edited.)
Just recently took my first deer with a bow. Such an exhilarating experience. Been bow hunting Colorado for a few years and haven’t tagged a bull yet. By far my biggest bucket list item is to tag an elk with a bow. So terrified to have an instance like this occur. Can’t let it stop you though. Tough break Trevor. Get even next time bro!!!
Im a Veteran from TX and it would be awesome to come up and hunt or go fishing bud. Maybe like a “Vet Special” or something? I really need to get away from the everyday grind. It’s been tough lately and would be so cool. The content is so raw and real.🤙😎💪🦌
Good tip for the potential new bowhunter- It's got to fit correctly. I've spent hours trying to help new guys with garage sale bargains- more effort convincing them to start over and do it right
Have you guys tried CarboMask camo face paint? I've got a shout out to you guys, for doing these projects and sharing them with us. I've lost a few animals as well, 2 bad (non-lethal) hits, 1 other hunters, and a couple times to lions.
Hey guys, keep my son in your prayers. Was airlifted to the hospital today, trouble breathing. He is 6 and we watch your show every evening. Tonight he was laying in the hospital getting breathing treatments watching your show with me. Not out of the woods yet so please prayers are appreciated. His name is Dexter. Love the show. Thanks again.
Onearmedbowhunter I just said a prayer for your son Dexter...I pray he's ok... I have 2 sons 3 and 1 1/2 yrs old... I can't think of worse so I hope he gets to watch all the shows he wants..
Praying for your son man!
Thanks for the prayers. He pulled through and is doing much better
I wish Dexter a speedy recovery!
One arm awesome : I'm totally against hunting, but I'll certainly be praying for Dexter.
Plain and simple.... that's a bad shot bro! I'm all for frontal shot but quartering to and bull is full alert, likely to jump your shot at that distance. Lots of folks sub or watching your guy's channel so with "great popularity, comes great responsibility" to the great wapiti and big game alike. Best of luck to your crew.
What is your thought on 100 yard shots?
@@stinkyelk986 Great for target shooting but not on live animal. Does help greatly on your longer shot 40-60yd but I take great pride in calling. My frontals been less then 10yards each time. #TEAM TOP PIN type of distance for my crew.
It was full frontal, not quartering to. Trevor was to the right of the camera. Didn't they say it was only 24 yards away and were shocked it jumped the string that far at that range?
@@justinmailloux549 Justin Mailloux You must have missed the part when him and brother explained themselves on frontal "quartering" shot in the uncut... let me help ya! @47:24. Plus 24yd is beyond recommendations for frontal shot compounded by a fully alert bull.
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I feel honored to be in the comment section with so many perfect hunters. Trevor thought it was an ethical shot, I imagine he has practiced plenty with his bow and he made a judgement call. It doesn’t always work out as we know, not much margin for error in archery. Everybody is so quick to throw hate and pass judgment but nobody was really there.
32:30 "there's nothing you could have done different in that situation."
Uh, yeah, there was! Wait for a better shot!
Yes.. oh man I thought the same thing! Cringe factor times one thousand! Then there was the shoulder rub... and all the comments about learning from it... nothing will be learned if you cant first call it what it is 🤦♂️
I want to thank you guys for showing the good, bad, and ugly. Making real TV like you guys are is amazing! We are all learning from you guys and I want to thank you again from the great videos.
Love the series and all of your other content. The raw honesty is what keeps me coming back for more, but, that elk had you pegged. Chances were very high he would jump the string. I am a novice bow hunter, and look to these videos for entertainment, but more so for learning. I’m sure that shot can be very effective, but it leaves no margin for error on the hunter or animal. One thing I learned for sure this episode-they lost a lot of time chasing other bulls looking for one badly shot.
I would have to agree with a lot of the comments, seemed like a quick pull of the trigger. I love this series and I admit things happen but it’s really sad that in 19 episodes there have been at least 3 bulls that have arrows in them that have never been found. I realize things happen but it looks like some of the shots may have been rushed and I wonder if it’s because of the pressure of making good videos for the viewers. If you had no pressure to make videos would you take these shot again?
I've learned so much in the last couple seasons and your honesty and vulnerability make the lessons all the better. The debate on efficacy of Trevor's decision tonight will go one for a long time but my admiration and respect continue to grow every time events like tonight's are shared. GOD bless and thanks again.
Appreciate that you guys bring real and honest hunting to film. Everyone is going to have an opinion and of course everyone thinks they are a pro as we sit at home and watch it unfold. I don’t think having the cameras there makes a difference. As a public land hunter myself, I love that you guys are open and honest. I love the content. Keep it up. Praying for you guys and your families. Thanks again for the inspiration and motivation.
Keep up the great work! It is easy for people to judge. Having been an archery elk hunter my entire life, I know first hand that every situation is different. The frontal shot is a tried and trued way to kill an elk in a quick and humane way. I look foward the films every day. I had my slowest season in over 7 years this year. It was a bit depressing to be honest. I dealt with high hunting pressure coupled with very little sign in my normal honey holes. Watching the series and the struggles that we as hunters share together is inspirational. It gives me drive to keep pursuing the these magnificent animals. Never stop doing what you are doing, and don't let people change what has made Born and Raised what it is.
You can't please everyone
Just want to say I am LOVING the longer videos!
I feel for you Trevor, and everyone else who has wounded an elk. I wounded my first elk this year with my bow on opening morning of early season. I hit the shoulder blade with about 2.5-3 inches of penetration, a lot like Dirk's bull in Colorado. My dad and I spent all day tracking that bull, but never recovered him after losing blood several hundred yards in. I believe I saw the same bull a couple days later about 40 yards from where I had shot him. I hunted that area the entire season and never found a carcass, smelled anything dead, or saw birds. I know that elk is still alive. They're tough animals. I rushed the shot and I know I won't do it again. Live and learn from your mistakes. I appreciate how you share these moments with us, I feel that other folks just cover this up and pretend it never happens. Because if you hunt long enough, you're going to wound an animal. Thank you guys.
I love that you guys show the lowest of the lows and keep the videos as real and raw as it gets! I shot my first bow buck this year and the blood trail just vanished and we couldn’t find it after hours of searching. It was the most gut wrenching feeling I have experienced hunting. It is very refreshing knowing that everyone, even the pros, face the same challenges that I did. Keep up the great work guys!
B Mac speaks words of wisdom "stay positive until we have reason to be otherwise " or some variation of that
Pro tip : watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Nelson Samir yup, I have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :)
You were born for this! It’s what you do. It’s a feeling that stays in your gut and heart but I agree with Trevor to get back on the horse. Good job boys
The number one thing I take from this video....be safe guys!! So thankful a stob didn't stab Trevor in the stomach when he slipped on that log. That could very easily turned into a huge emergency.
Don’t let people get you down Trevor! It was a decision made under pressure and I would have done the same. You can not anticipate how the animal is going to react. Keep up the great work!
Dude, I too have wounded and animal before and never found him. Don’t beat yourself up Trevor. It happens to pretty much everyone who has ever hunted. You did all that you could do to try and find that bull. You all are fantastic hunters and even better men. I’ll be cheering for you the next time that you get a shot. Keep up the great work and don’t let the negativity get to you.
Tough break Trevor. I feel for you and the elk. Hang in there. Thanks for posting all of these videos. I enjoy every one of them.
Great video guys. Keep on keepin on! You guys are a great group of hunters and this stuff flat out happens. Anybody that says different hasn't been involved in enough (successful) hunts to understand. Plain and simple.
Trevor, really tuff break. Thank you for modeling humanity in hunting. I have been really hard on myself for a similar shot. I almost gave up hunt. I know this was heartbreaking but so glad you kept hunting.
Great teamwork in the mist of public judgment.
Tough loss. Heads up and move forward. Been there did that. Prayers and be strong. You’ll get another chance. Love the show!
Hate to be the hater but guys you need to start thinking before you pull the trigger... I totally feel bad for you loosing the bull and know you do to yes it was not your intention . But when do you stop and think about it ? Yes it the heat of the moment and your amped up I get it. As a bow hunter we need to set the standard of when and when not to shoot. You hunt with you bow long enough you are going to find yourself in this situation more often then not maybe it it a brushy area and you think you can get the arrow through... I love what you guys promote and the otc tags dyi hunts. Respect the elk and the animal remember how many people you share with and how many aren’t the experienced bow hunter like yourself ... I will probably get hammered over this post and that’s fine... Sorry for being the negative guy just think it needed to be said.
Kind of agree....that is not a shot I would take or advise someone taking. But, sounds like they've had success taking that type of shot before so guess that's why he took it. Just think it's marginal at best at very small target window.
I've gone without a animal without taking a questionable shot. It is what it is. Do your best. I know a few guys who seem to let fly at will.. bow shots are bow shots..
With video taping your hunts you have a great responsibility to make good ethical shots. On your hunt in Colorado you found two bull sculls that was more than likely bad shots. You owe it to the animal and yourself to make a good clean kill. On another note where do I get a hat like the one Trevor wears? I've looked through all the hats on your website and don't see it. I REALLY want one like that.
Shawn Kelley - I’m a fan of notching the tag when blood is drawn. Out of state tags are not cheap and waiting for a “sure-shot” in my book is the only ethical choice. That quartering frontal never had the likelihood of a heart shot. Too late I guess to bite the bullet and notch your tag.
You need Jesus
Ya'll did a great job of showing a tough situation. I have wounded an animal and not recovered it as well, and it is gut wrenching. You did the right thing by tracking and searching until you were confident that he was most likely not mortally wounded. Keep up the great videos.
Hey guys we (proshop) love the uncut advice you give about getting your bow set up right, getting your draw length adjusted, and trying multiple bows before you buy! We just started our own you tube channel and thats the kind of stuff we are trying to promote! We get guys every year that arent prepared and we do all that we can to get their equipment set up the best possible! love the videos! keep it up!
Great job with the follow up and staying with it. Shows all the new bow hunters that it is our responsibility to do our best to recover our game after a shot.
After nearly 20 years of archery elk hunting I took my first frontal shot this year. My bull was 25 yards up hill. He went 12 yards and I watched him fall over within 15 seconds of the shot. It’s not for everyone and it may be another twenty years before I take a frontal shot again but they are deadly. Trevor and BRO crew, thanks for sharing the highs and lows of archery elk hunting.
Its' a heavy hearted trudge back to camp. Worse when you are by yourself. Great to have such a positive, supportive team. Climb back in the saddle Trev.
Tough shot to make for sure. Good video, and a good lesson for any hunter. Keep it up guys!
I watched all of 1.0 last year and watched Treavor feel awful about a legit kill only because it didn't go quickly.....a guy who breaks down on camera about how a kill goes down is clearly thinking about the animal he pursues....the BRO crew has always practiced what they talk about and they DON'T preach....they teach, they share, they laugh, they cry....they are honest...EVERY hunter will face situations like this...most of us have the luxury to keep private....BRO has made their endeavors public, that is their choice.....I will not judge but i will say I have observed them trying to be ethical, team players, educators and I would say also ambassadors for archery hunting....they are a fresh breath of air compared to the outdoor channel and are promoting a family friendly outdoor content.
STAY POSITIVE....keep it going....cant wait for rest of 2.0.....and oh man how about 3.0!
Couldn't agree more. Awesomely written. #BROCREW
I can't agree with you more. It's easy to sit back and play keyboard warrior. Of course the person leaving the comment would never have taken that shot, well that's easy to say behind the keyboard and you don't have a camera recording your every move. Trevor has to live with that shot forever, and believe me, it will always be in the back of his mind. You never forget those bad days just as much as you never forget those good days. Love the honesty of the show. Please keep making them. If nothing else they are great lessons to be learned by all of us who watch.
I’m with ya Trevor! You did all you could do. I respect all that you did.
Not gonna lie, I would have taken that shot too. We've all seen how extremely ethical and effective that shot can be. Unfortunately it just doesn't work out sometimes.. awesome video guys, keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks for showing all sides of the hunt. Means a lot.
What’s up guys! Another awesome video show nothing but the truth and the up’s and down’s of hunting. Your honesty is always noted and appreciated. Still plan to make it to SHOT Show this year so hopefully I’ll get to see you guys again. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video! Sending Bro. Hug. Shoutout
I shoulder bladed an elk at 15 yards a few years ago and got no penetration. I feel your pain. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. Good hunt. Tracking is a whole different game than the hunt or shot.
Thanks for answering question on the face paint just order it can't wait to give it a try thanks guy.. sorry about the loss on the bull..
I have a daughter and a wife!!! Will leave that one.. no seriously enjoyed videos and all the humour keep it coming great camera work shame about the elk but think most hunters experience it sometimes not nice or meant but it happens look forward to seeing more from you guys wish we had elk here in Scotland thanks guys.
I am just watching this episode so I have not seen the “bad shot” that you are all posting about...but here goes. 1st Everybody has a different max. effective range and angles, based on their skill and practice. 2nd use it as a learning opportunity for you...don’t take it if you can make it or haven’t practiced it. I love that the Bro Crew shows all of the highs and lows, kills, misses, and wounded ones. Not an edited out music track of the one bull they shot. Thanks for the great videos! Keep hunting!
Absolutely love you guys..hoping to see a fellow woman hunter win that amazing hunting trip with you guys... watch the series every single night....
Thanks for sharing this side of your hunts too, and your thoughts in the uncut.
I was made for this. My BROES. HAVING MY DINNER AND WATCHING MY FAVORITE SHOW. thanks guys👍😜
Thanks for the shout out guys!!! But in all seriousness wounding and loosing a bull is prob the most awful feeling I have ever had.
Awesome deep chuckle and grunting! Haunting but so amazing!
Tough go! I feel for you Hollywood, good on ya for exhausting all options for where the bull might be
Wow tough one guys . That was brutal . Great video series . You guys keep it real and keep working it !! 👍
Hey Trevor, that was a tough break. Seeing the initial shot and placement, I thought that was a dead bull. It was not until the replay, that I could see the bull's reaction, which changed the angle of impact and took most of the momentum away. This resulted in minimal penetration. Interesting to see all the comments. Been whitetail bow hunting for a long time and had many jump the string, resulting in questionable shot placements. Other kills have been textbook. The need to get close and making all the variable come together is what makes bow hunting much more exciting than rifle hunting. It is a much more gratifying hunt and would never trade in my bow for a rifle. Hunt on my Brothers!
insane chuckle calling! Pro tip #79,340.6 Dont shoot when they are looking right at you. Deer and elk are super quick and can jump the release. That bull was reacting to the release and it moved over 1 ft in the 24 yd arrow flight time.
That sucks Trevor, I had the same thing happen a few years ago. Hart wrenching. But you are right have to get back out and try. As long as you feel you did the best to recover.
That's a tough situation to be in. I've been there. Mine was a frontal shot and i watched my arrow disappear into his chest. I spent two days looking and went back a week later for another 8 hours of grinding. Didn't find anything. Thanks for the shout out Trent. Keep up the good work guys!
when you carry your camp on your back for 3-4 days straight, how do you keep your phones charged in order to use your on X maps
Tough day boys. A few lost bulls this year and it's been a little hard to watch at times, but that's the reality of true, "reality tv." Keep your heads up and I hope to see some more solid kills here soon!
I think Trevor knows that was a bad shot to take. Learn from it and keep on trucking.
No Doubt!
Keep.you heads up boys loving every minute. This has my blood pumping I need to go right now!!
Elk mania!!
Everyone that has hunted long enough has been there. No fun, but part of the game. Keep your head up Hollywood and keep doing what you guys do best!!!
I had a bull do the exact same 2 years ago. Tracked for 2 days. Same outcome. Thought about that bull all the time.
I was fortunate enough this year to have some closure. Shot the same bull this season. Found the Broadhead scar just outside the color into the shoulder. Learned alot about shot placement and how much a bull can move!
The suspense is a killer! It's hard to not skip ahead to see what happens!
Quick question do you guys use flagging or anything to mark the trail? Seems would be easier if and when you loose the trail..
I dig this channel..the hour long daily hunts is so cool. You guys are the best keep it up. God bless all of you
Good shot, crazy to watch a big animal like that move so quick
Hate that, its reality but it never get any easier! Thanks for showing this even though it didn't turn out the way we all wanted it too!!
Sometimes the beat down hurts awesome video keep em coming one call at at a time I love watching
Love the show guys. A tracking dog save you from that pain 95% of the time. It would've found it. If nothing else you could've seen that the elk was "ok". Keep up the good work
Tough luck on the shot , but it happens to all of us sometime or another bow or rifle. If you are in the hunt woods every year of your life that you are capable it will happen. Keep up the good work fellas you make my day!!!!
Another awesome video guys. Love how you show it like it is !!
Keep it up
That's a hard one, great job on sticking with it..
Keep hunting, keep filming, love watching your videos through your highs and lows while you guys are learning on the misfortune shots you are teaching us! You guys and the and the guys you hunt with are truly a inspiration
Nothing like watching some Born and Raised after a long day of work!
I believe, one of the hardest things to do is to NOT take a risky shot. Just a couple days ago I passed on a blacktail buck because the shot was just too risky, I let him walk. Frontal shots are deadly if very close but personally I would of not shot with that quartering towards scenario. If you guys were greenhorns then this might be understandable but you are not. So where are we now.....5 bulls shot and 2 recovered?
I think it's 5 bulls shot and 3 recovered, right? I thought Casey got one in Oregon, Steve got one in Colorado and Stubble got one in Montana. Dirk hit one with no recovery, i think? and now Trevor hit this one with no recovery. I'm not going to judge them negatively here. I've hunted over several western states with a compound over the last 15 years. I have practiced shooting hundreds of thousands of arrows. I can group arrows smaller than a pie plate no problem at 100 yards. I try my best to never release an arrow on an animal that i don't believe is an ethical shot. If I've recovered over 75 percent of the animals I've hit in my hunting experience i would be very surprised. I don't think these guys are doing to bad. Bow hunting these animals just isn't easy and there's a lot that can go wrong. BTW, not trying to pump my tires in any way with this post. There are many bow hunters far better than i am. I played back the shot on this bull many times. From my understanding of elk anatomy up front, this looks like a perfect shot to me. The only argument for not taking the shot that makes any sense to me is that the elk was alert and tense. Can be tough to gauge in the moment though. Like they said, they've had good success with this shot angle in the past. I very well would have taken the shot too so, personally, I'm not going to judge.
Isaac Kvistad I hear you. There was also the bull that Phelps lost. So I have actually lost count at this point, just sucks is all.
I have been following these guys for years, since the first dvd. I also have been hunting hard and a way of life for about 33 years. Early was riffles and muzzleloaders and in the last 20 years has been my bow. I have lost animals...occasionally. But my recovery rate is very very high and would like to keep it like that. Like I said in my original post, the hardest is not forcing a bad shot. When I watched this episode, the bull tense and ready to spring, the hard quartering angle, I thought “don’t shoot” and Trevor let it go. When the bull turned I knew that they would never put a hand on him.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the bro crew. I have met some of them and were wonderful. I will also continue to watch but this is getting bad with that many losses. Just saying is all. Happy hunting to you!
Casey does awesome job of taking Trent's spot for the team in the mornings😁 it's funny how much a like they are they could pass for brothers same for Trevor and Logan 😂 it's good to hunt with good people 👍👍👍
BRO crew you guys are real, this IS hunting. All the couch coaches think they “know” they wouldn’t take that shot and that is was a bad shot. Good shot Trevor! Hit bone, it happens. My dad killed a bull two years ago with a broad head stuck in its shoulder and had completely been absorbed by scar tissue. Bull was perfectly healthy, as is Trevor’s bull to this day. They are tough animals. Stop saying this and that unless you’ve had the experience and were with them. Thanks for keeping it real guys!
I believe you did what was right in that moment Trevor. From watching every episode time and time again you display the hunting ethics I tought my kids and now teaching my grandkids.
The first bull sounds so awesome chuckle master
Wow I can not believe the bull moved that fast and far with 24 yards of distance. That arrow is probably traveling at close to 300ft per second. If my math is right it took .25ish seconds for that arrow to hit. While I don't think i personally would take a quartering to shot on an elk knowing how tough elk are. I wouldn't fault anyone for taking that shot at that distance. It's easy to bag on someone for that but until you've walked in those shoes you don't know how bad he feels. Great video guys thanks for showing the good, bad, and fugly.
Shot a whitetail last year when Trent had his was a great help in dealing with it. I kept hunting and had an opportunity a week later and couldn't get myself to take the shot was still hoping to find him. It's hard on your soul when you do that. I feel for you Trevor!! Sorry it happened and good luck on the rest of your season!
Good job gentlemen. Love the real world sharing...
Love the videos, I would have taken that shot all day at 25 yards. You never know if they move regardless of how they're standing
It is what it is. You did the most humane thing and he's going to be sore for a few days but you have to realize it's all part of the hunt. Win some lose some. I can only say, great job boys.
Great Video Boys more intense action first bull beautiful dark horns....🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks for keeping it real, if you hunt long enough it will happen. This years archery hunt I found 2 dead Elk that some one shot and could not find in time. It sucks.
I’m behind you on this Trevor!
What a ruff situation I feel for you Trevor. Thank you for sharing the good bad and ugly. I totally agree with you Trevor.
It's such a sinking feeling not knowing what happened to him. That shot has kept me awake at night, thinking about 'what if he went..' Thanks for bringing us everything guys. The highs and lows, even though I wouldn't have taken that shot.
I am an avid elk hunter and think between you guys and elk 101 this year you are giving the anti hunters too much fuel for their fire. I’m sympathetic to a bad shot but there have been waaay to many
Trevor it sucks, I know. I had it happen to me my first elk season 7 years ago. I was sick to my stomach. I kept hunting and then got shot shy. Kept passing shots because they werent perfect. It still haunts me to this day. Butbi am now able to make great shots again. My moose only went 50 yards last year from a perfect shot.
Keep your chin up and drive on.
Nothing always works out exactly the way you want but you have to learn as you go and the videos help us all learn more than self diy season by season. It even happens to rifle hunters so not to fret keep it up
Hey guys all these guys that a bad mouthing the shot need to really keep their opinions to themselves because they weren’t there. The fact of the matter is hunting with close range or primitive weapons is so different then these guys who strictly rifle hunt or sit in blinds and have all day to wait for the perfect broadside shot. When the animal is there and the shot window is presented each hunter has to know their ability and confidence level and that way they are the only ones who can criticize their own shot choice. I’ve hunted for nearly 25 years and bow hunted for 10 and I’ve seen way more animals wounded and lost with a rifle than a bow. So Trevor keep your head up and keep pushing forward and don’t let these comments from others hinder your confidence. Great video I really appreciate the honest footage because we all have experienced tough shot and misses and if people say they haven’t they havent hunted hard enough or long enough!!!
What Yeti coolers are you sitting on in the un-cut
Thanks for the shout out
Please consider putting an "event timer" on the screen from when an "event" starts until it stops to give the viewer a better idea of the passing of time during an "event'. It would be nice to better understand how long various things take (since the footage is edited.)
Just recently took my first deer with a bow. Such an exhilarating experience. Been bow hunting Colorado for a few years and haven’t tagged a bull yet. By far my biggest bucket list item is to tag an elk with a bow. So terrified to have an instance like this occur. Can’t let it stop you though. Tough break Trevor. Get even next time bro!!!
Im a Veteran from TX and it would be awesome to come up and hunt or go fishing bud. Maybe like a “Vet Special” or something? I really need to get away from the everyday grind. It’s been tough lately and would be so cool. The content is so raw and real.🤙😎💪🦌
Good tip for the potential new bowhunter- It's got to fit correctly. I've spent hours trying to help new guys with garage sale bargains- more effort convincing them to start over and do it right
Truly enjoy watching every night
Hope the rain holds up this episode! Good luck stubblenuts!
KILLIN TIME AT WORK. WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO DO SO!
Treavor is one of the few who actually pronounced our last name correctly.
Sorry I'm late , I'm at work so I have to watch 15 min at a time until 4 am then I can finish watching it
Have you guys tried CarboMask camo face paint? I've got a shout out to you guys, for doing these projects and sharing them with us. I've lost a few animals as well, 2 bad (non-lethal) hits, 1 other hunters, and a couple times to lions.
Good mic picking up the bull and the fighter jet overhead