I remember reading an article you wrote some years ago about coming from Minnesota to Montana and having to learn to hunt all over again. I'm originally from Michigan and I live in NW Wyoming now. It took me a few years to learn but as you point out in this video, there's nothing like the sweet taste of success... except maybe the sweet taste of wild game on the table that you worked your butt off to bring home. Every delicious bite is a reminder of that hunt. I must say though, you worked harder on this hunt than I had to on mine, but it was genuinely an "on your own" public land hunt and I took a nice 4x4 mulie at 9550ft, skinned him and took the meat off the bones right there on the mountain, then packed him out in one trip a mile and a half and over a thousand feet of elevation... all by myself. Oh, and the whole time I was rubber-necking for grizzlies as I had talked to another hunter who had seen 2 grizzlies in that area. Genuinely an "on your own adventure" and I loved every exhausting minute of it.
Great video. I'm from Wyoming and have never had a problem with the fish and game here. They have helped put me on the game and even helped drag a few out. Real good people.
Never ever give up! No matter what the weather is doing. I have had several other hunters quit on me pickup there tents and leave. I have tagged out most every time but the times I didn't I was glad I stayed there and made the attempt.
I guess I can’t call you Randy Noburger anymore. Just kidding you my friend, I really enjoy your humor. That Alaskan noose hunt when you went up the river was one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work.
Santa needs to bring you a set of Mattracks for the truck and trailer, just so the ice and those deep drifts don't eat up your days like that! The end of this hunt is life's lesson to all of us, and your portrayal of that lesson just plain rocked. Never give up! PS I'm a truck driver who crosses Wyoming every week on I-80, and it's not for the faint of heart. Elk Mountain will toss even the heaviest of rigs. It's a crazy place! Terrific video!
It was one of those years when everything seemed to be conspiring against us. I usually keep it a bit more subdued, but that moment seemed to encapsulate so much work to finally have success. Thanks for watching.
Great video and beautiful location to harvest a bull. 3 words of advise - Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. Pretty sure that is what the Wyoming DWR truck was sporting, worth their weight in gold in that weather.
Last deer season was a huge lesson: don’t hunt the day before and the day after a storm. Wind is strong and blowing all over the place. During a storm wind is consistent.
Love the videos Randy. I was hoping you might be able to give some direction as far as clothing/layering. I have been hunting here in Colorado a few years now. I am not afraid to get out in the woods or in the cold. I am just looking at how to do it better. I am originally a Florida boy and try my best to keep myself warm. Thanks
Layers are critical. What I was wearing here in 2011 is what I still wear today. Base layers or Merino. Then as many layers as needed to stay warm while sitting and glassing. With the same outer layers of a Jetstream Jacket and Timberline Pants.
I was going to give you crap for going hunting in Wyoming without 4 chains then I remembered hunting above Laramie on a beautiful fall morning, which is 50's and 60's, that by the time I got back to the vehicle the ground was covered in 8 inches of wet snow. I had parked in a cut-strip as I began to slide further down into the lopped brush in the cut strip I thought to myself those chains sitting in my shed would really be handy right now.
Have you seen the jumping jack trailer. You might like it. Do you have a list of equipment and clothing you use. Thanks always love watching your videos.
Being Patient is the Key to Elk hunting.. Think of it as trying to find a Needle in a Haystack.. you dig and scrap long enough eventually you will find it. : ) P.S. Make sure you are in Excellent Physical Shape . You will be in High Altitude Areas when you hunt these critters.
I am always hunting backcountry areas and it is the only way that I can get the elk to the trailhead. Gutting is unnecessary if you are hauling it out in quarters. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your reply. I was wondering with your expertise if you could help me choose a rifle I was looking between Remington and a Ruger . I am moving to Washington state and am interested in hunting elk, but I wanted to know which rifle between these two or maybe one that you like the most that won't make the animal suffer and with a good impact.
The rifle you choose is less important than the caliber/cartridge of the rifle. Of the two you mention, I think they are about the same. I shoot Howa rifles, which I think are best value in the rifle world. They are very reasonably priced and extremely accurate. Good luck.
Mario Motta not sure if you're still looking for a rifle...but new Remington's are garbage. Old ones are nice. I'd buy a Tikka or a Howa longg before a Remmy. Savage and Ruger also make good budget guns
I remember reading an article you wrote some years ago about coming from Minnesota to Montana and having to learn to hunt all over again. I'm originally from Michigan and I live in NW Wyoming now. It took me a few years to learn but as you point out in this video, there's nothing like the sweet taste of success... except maybe the sweet taste of wild game on the table that you worked your butt off to bring home. Every delicious bite is a reminder of that hunt. I must say though, you worked harder on this hunt than I had to on mine, but it was genuinely an "on your own" public land hunt and I took a nice 4x4 mulie at 9550ft, skinned him and took the meat off the bones right there on the mountain, then packed him out in one trip a mile and a half and over a thousand feet of elevation... all by myself. Oh, and the whole time I was rubber-necking for grizzlies as I had talked to another hunter who had seen 2 grizzlies in that area. Genuinely an "on your own adventure" and I loved every exhausting minute of it.
Great video. I'm from Wyoming and have never had a problem with the fish and game here. They have helped put me on the game and even helped drag a few out. Real good people.
+kenneth nelson - Yes. Aaron is a great guy. They have always been helpful when I have met them. Good luck in 2016.
….the parting words are Spot On!!!
Appreciate you guys!!
We appreciate you!
"Not be back at camp when the dice finally roll your way" awesome!
Randy I never get tired of watching this epoisode. thank you for hanging in there
One of those hunts where I was so tempted to quit, but eventually pushed through and was rewarded.
Never ever give up! No matter what the weather is doing. I have had several other hunters quit on me pickup there tents and leave. I have tagged out most every time but the times I didn't I was glad I stayed there and made the attempt.
I'm not good at a many things, but refusing to give up is probably my strong point.
That was a well earned trophy for a very hard hunt , congratulations Randy your hard core stick with it till the end paid off ! 👍
Great episode. Nice job, Randy!
" I broke the curse!!!" So awesome.
I guess I can’t call you Randy Noburger anymore. Just kidding you my friend, I really enjoy your humor. That Alaskan noose hunt when you went up the river was one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work.
Glad you enjoy these. Thanks for watching.
one tough hunter, my favorite episode
Wonderful! Thank you ever so much for enduring and for showing us your endurance. You have both instructed and inspired me.
Thanks for watching. And good luck this season.
Congratulations!!! Great video!
thanks for posting these, Big Finn! can't wait to draw my Wyoming tag
This video is what folks love the real hunt hardship and continue on till ya finish hope we see more like this
Santa needs to bring you a set of Mattracks for the truck and trailer, just so the ice and those deep drifts don't eat up your days like that!
The end of this hunt is life's lesson to all of us, and your portrayal of that lesson just plain rocked. Never give up!
PS I'm a truck driver who crosses Wyoming every week on I-80, and it's not for the faint of heart. Elk Mountain will toss even the heaviest of rigs. It's a crazy place!
Terrific video!
Thanks for watching. Giving up is not something I'm very good at, thankfully.
Love the celebration Randy, great episode!
It was one of those years when everything seemed to be conspiring against us. I usually keep it a bit more subdued, but that moment seemed to encapsulate so much work to finally have success. Thanks for watching.
Your perseverance through those first few episodes was pretty admirable, great to see you get rewarded with a beauty bull! Thanks for the response!
Randy, a man that travels like you, should always have a good set of tire chains, among other things, with you every time you go off road.
Yeah, the embarrassing part of this hunt is that my chains were back home in Bozeman. Teach me to rely on the long-range weather forecast.
Heck of a shot Randy! The curse is broken.
I did the same thing when I finally got my first mountain buck last December. Three very loud Yeehaws.
You were not prepared for that snow. Chains. Winch. Something?
That was a thrilling hunt
Fantastic story & video!!
Thanks for watching.
Curse broken, well done Randy!
+Chris Holmes - Not the biggest bull, but one my hardest-earned bulls.
Great video and beautiful location to harvest a bull. 3 words of advise - Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. Pretty sure that is what the Wyoming DWR truck was sporting, worth their weight in gold in that weather.
wow, that took guts!
I have watched this several times. Each time I celebrate with you when you dropped him (spoiler alert!). Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Last deer season was a huge lesson: don’t hunt the day before and the day after a storm. Wind is strong and blowing all over the place. During a storm wind is consistent.
Love the videos Randy. I was hoping you might be able to give some direction as far as clothing/layering. I have been hunting here in Colorado a few years now. I am not afraid to get out in the woods or in the cold. I am just looking at how to do it better. I am originally a Florida boy and try my best to keep myself warm. Thanks
Layers are critical. What I was wearing here in 2011 is what I still wear today. Base layers or Merino. Then as many layers as needed to stay warm while sitting and glassing. With the same outer layers of a Jetstream Jacket and Timberline Pants.
This hunt definitely showed me, you have to stay out there, congrats
Being as below average as I am, the only way I make up for it is to never give up. Thanks for watching.
I was going to give you crap for going hunting in Wyoming without 4 chains then I remembered hunting above Laramie on a beautiful fall morning, which is 50's and 60's, that by the time I got back to the vehicle the ground was covered in 8 inches of wet snow. I had parked in a cut-strip as I began to slide further down into the lopped brush in the cut strip I thought to myself those chains sitting in my shed would really be handy right now.
Glad to know someone else has been there.
I Drew A elk tag here in Oregon this year in a very hard unit to draw.took 4 years
Good luck on that hunt.
Have you seen the jumping jack trailer. You might like it. Do you have a list of equipment and clothing you use. Thanks always love watching your videos.
I've seen the Jumping Jack. Interesting concept, though we need more space than that provides. Thanks for watching.
Hey, there's still some good folks out there. :)
I run into a lot of great folks out in the hills.
HELL YEAH!
Being Patient is the Key to Elk hunting.. Think of it as trying to find a Needle in a Haystack.. you dig and scrap long enough eventually you will find it. : ) P.S. Make sure you are in Excellent Physical Shape . You will be in High Altitude Areas when you hunt these critters.
Yay
The worst part was that a DODGE had to pull out the Nissan! ;)
But DODGE/RAM gets it done!!
good job last day elk
What bullet were you using on this hunt? and What grain?
.308 Win 180 grain.
What’s your tripod?
Randy who was shooting the video.? Do you always hunt alone.?
+fasx56 - A camera guy was shooting the video. I hunt alone maybe half the time, but always with a camera guy, so maybe that is not "alone."
Determined
you are awesome
Thanks for watching.
you awesome
You are a tough one
Mostly stubborn 😄
Why do you always use the "gutless method"?
I am always hunting backcountry areas and it is the only way that I can get the elk to the trailhead. Gutting is unnecessary if you are hauling it out in quarters. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the reply. I enjoying watching your videos and the gratitude towards hunting.
Get some chains Randy.
i love you randy i want to hunt with you sum day
what caliber is the rifle?
.308 Win.
Thank you for your reply. I was wondering with your expertise if you could help me choose a rifle I was looking between Remington and a Ruger . I am moving to Washington state and am interested in hunting elk, but I wanted to know which rifle between these two or maybe one that you like the most that won't make the animal suffer and with a good impact.
The rifle you choose is less important than the caliber/cartridge of the rifle. Of the two you mention, I think they are about the same.
I shoot Howa rifles, which I think are best value in the rifle world. They are very reasonably priced and extremely accurate. Good luck.
Thank you for taking the time to help me out. I enjoy your videos a lot best of luck on the next one.
Mario Motta not sure if you're still looking for a rifle...but new Remington's are garbage. Old ones are nice. I'd buy a Tikka or a Howa longg before a Remmy. Savage and Ruger also make good budget guns
LMAO,,,, AWESOME JOB, Way to go. Happy for you, and who cares,,,,It's meat in the freezer. :)
That's what I was thinking. Not my biggest elk, but surely one of the most rewarding. And tasted really good. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing and all you do. Have a great one. :)
His friend was looking at him. Hey skip, did you loose your footing, hey skip, OOOhhh Sh@tttt im out of here