Primitive Hunting Tips, Tricks, and How-to.
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- In this video, Ryan Gill of www.huntprimitive.com shares some of his tips, tricks, and techniques for getting close to animals while primitive hunting to ensure good shot opportunities to deliver very efficient shots. This is Raw footage of real hunts with the focus being placed on primitive archery education for both hunters and non-hunters alike. Questions and concerns are always welcome, however most questions are answered in this video.
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Deer hunt featured in the above film. • Bow Hunting for Deer
For those immediately triggered about shooting the "mother" with out actually watching more of the video.... At 3:30 minutes in, we specifically talk about this. Keep in mind that I spend hours and hours putting videos together with a passion to educate people on many different subjects about hunting. Give me the benefit of the doubt and watch passed your trigger point.
I love ur Vida men keep up the good work
I generally love primitive bows and hunting
@@gizmoc9718 thank you very much!
Thank you for the amazing video it was informative and entertaining
I think you should do a video on all the destruction you have come across that pigs have caused.
I would love to hunt primitive one day its so natural and the animals can also have a higher chance of escape vs something like a gun! Great video bro.
I believe there's a quote from Fred Bear "you'll learn more in a season of bowhunting than a lifetime of gun hunting". And that was in the recurve and very early compound days, I wonder what a season of primitive hunting is worth!
Meh, maybe. I hunt with a 30-30, and the longest shot I've taken was
Ive been hunting warthog on two hunts prob about 20 hours so far and i can say with 100% confidence that had I been using a gun I would have 4 in the bag, learning so much 😂 maby tomorrow I get the bacon...
I have personally hunted and filmed for Ryan. In fact all but one of the hunts in this video I filmed. And to say that he is unethical is preposterous. I have watched him time and time again pass sows with piglets too young to fend for themselves. And pass on shots that he felt just wasn't fair to the animal. He is more ethical than most hunters I know.
I think you must feel privileged to film for Ryan in the field. After seeing a few of his superb flint knapping lessons, I stumbled upon this one. Outstanding video here; I think Ryan is a national treasure. He seems like an easygoing nice guy too. Well done. -Ted
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One only hopes that hunters know to respect the animal.
I personally made the decision to hunt based on my dislike of industrialized farming, and the cruelty animals in that setting are subjected to.
Based on that also, I decided to hunt with bow and arrow because it didn't feel right to shoot an animal from 50 yards, where I can't assess the animal.
@@suprememasteroftheuniverse You in 4 years when you turn 20: Why am I depressed? Life is all wrong. Why am I so lonely? Society is going to hell. Why does life feel meaningless?
Unfortunately, this is the internet, and someone will always find a reason to be upset. You could be saving a dozen todlers from an orphanage fire and someone would say you're mean because you yanked one out by the arm. Probably saying something ignorant and claiming its child abuse because it's bad for their shoulder joint. Don't take it to heart, keep up what you're doing.
I find myself ever more drawn to following this path
I appreciate that you explained to the non hunters how an animal dies when shot with a bow. This is not a slaughter house where the animal is brain shot and stunned for a stress free death. Animals don't know they are supposed to fall down dead at the shot, They just go on doing what they can, until they can't.
Although we may be at the upper end of nature, were are still a part of nature, and not outside of it, as so many seem to think we are. For the uninitiated, true nature can be a scary and unsettling place to find yourself.
@@CharlesHuse i find it a lot more honest than the realm of man and in that I feel safer weirdly enough
Adrenaline is one hell of a drug
What I find fascinating is that you're able to hunt using not only primitive tools, but without the benefit of fully camouflage gear. It's almost as if there is an industry dedicated to selling us things we don't actually need. 😅
thanks very much. Yeah that has always kinda been my thing. I found the hunting show sponsors to be so overbearing on what you "have to have" to be successful. I make suggestions on things that I think make a difference... but shorts and a t shirt with a fist full of sticks works too
Camo gear is only one small part of camouflage. Animals will smell you, hear you, and see movement long before they will see your camo pattern. Many people kill deer in bluejeans and plaid shirt.
Camouflage is a natural thing that can benefit a hunter (predator) what isn't natural is buying expensive Gucci clothes and structures with green coloring splotches. As long as you don't have bright colors that bring too much attention an animal won't be that alert. Snipers apparently make their own guile suit by sewing leaves and stuff so not a problem for a hunter to make their own DIY camo instead of buying
No camo gear, you're presenting as "available" to a cornholin' sasquatch.
It's also important to note that wild hogs, in the US, are extremely invasive, and destructive. It may sound cruel, but the environment would be much better off, if those piglets died.
True! Nothin' cruel 'bout it -- just fact.
Same here in the netherlands.
kind of true of you too?
bad logic, im not even against what he did, your response just makes no sense.
yup
merica
I bet it's a lot leaner meat than domesticated hogs too! These wild hogs aren't fed slop or grain.
I'm new to hunting and will be starting with a compound bow and a crossbow, but I think the techniques and mentality you're teaching will make me a better hunter. Thanks
I have watched quite a lot of you video clips and this one is about spot on. I am a rifle/ shotgun hunter and what you show is excellent stuff. considering that you have a camera person and a shiny reflective lens like a big eye the results are exceptional. A real experienced hunter with years of practical field operation. love from the UK.
Love the vid. I’ve wanted to do this ever since I was a child, used to make bows myself at 8 years old. Unfortunately here in U.K. hunting with spears or arrows is illegal so for now I use a slingshot to learn some skills
A sling works fine, although the skill curve is ridiculously high; but hey, if it's good enough to kill Goliath, it's good enough to kill a boar. And on top of that, no matter how regulated a country gets, they can never ban leather and stone.
I would love to spend 2 weeks with you to pick that brain and build primitive hunting equipment! Wealth of knowledge. You sir are the purest most complete definition of a hunter. Great job on the videos!
I've never hunted but am what you would call hunt curious. I really appreciate this video thanks.
The first animal (rabbit)I shot was with a basic bow.Mainly because my family and I live in a suburban area so no guns only bows and slingshots but your videos have sort of got me wondering about hunting again after putting it off for some time. Great job with your archery skills. Your light years ahead of what I could even conceive of doing with it.May Christ be with you friend.
A really niche hobby, and interesting to watch for sure, but the data points and advice in this video are absolutely applicable to regular hunters using modern equipment. Good stuff. If only there were public lands in Florida you could stalk on without running into a dozen tree stands with Billy Bob drawing down on you.
I learned the speed that a whitetail can react to a bow string years ago on my first bow kill. I was using a 40# recurve and had a perfect release and shot placement on a broadside doe at 20 yds. She turned 90 degrees stright away and instead of a double lung hit got a texas heart shot instead. When right up her behind burried to the fletching and she ran about 30 yds. With a Bear broadhead slicing up her liver and lungs as she ran. I was confused as heck when I got up there and saw that arrow sticking out the back end of her. Had to piece together what happened without the benfit of a video. (That was nearly 30 years ago). I went and bought a set of cat whiskers to dampen the noise at my uncles suggestion and they did help alot. Although I set my limit at 20 yds that day for any future shots.
yes for sure. Such a common thing for animals to react to the shot.
Another excellent representation of primitive hunting. Stalking within range and perfect shot placement. Well done
thank you very much
Excellent video!! I started hunting with rifles, then I "progressed" to traditional archery, now I find myself wanting more of a challenge! I'am attempting to build my first board bow today. I have accepted the fact that I will fail a few times until I succeed and build a proper hunting bow. I am determined and desire the challenge.
I have staves selected and need to start the bow builds for my wife and I this year.. hindsight 2020
IDC what anyone says, Your My Hero for the passionate way you use discipline and experience in the hunt !
Great shot completely ethical and awesome judgment .
Most ethical hunter on RUclips... If I could do all of my hunting like this I would but my wife and children are not fans of tag soup.... Keep up the great content
Gill, I read the comments, some people are just to damn closed minded to actually listen to reason. Most non hunters don't get it, I'm sorry for that. Love your videos, great tips👍👍
thanks very much. I suppose I should try less to even educate the triggered... they typically have their minds made up before ever watching. Thanks much for your support
And for all the big city boys out there, hunting is merely contributing to the natural cycle of life and death. Hunting is far more wholesome and natural than anything you do in your work a day life especially when you stock your freezers with the high-quality protein you harvest.
Exactly, I don't even want to go primitive, but if YOU can hunt primitive and be as successful as you are then your the guy I want to learn hunting basics off
I appreciate that, and that was always the message I hoped to convey.
I really like this video. I am a compound hunter working on my archery skills to start hunting with a long bow then eventually a primitive self bow. I want to be you when I grow up.
haha thanks very much. Leaning to get super close makes you a great hunter with any weapon
I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos. I'm currently looking into sustenance hunting as a way to cut down on my supermarket meat (I hate the way animals are industrially farmed). I actually love how quick your kills go down, it seems a way better fate than most meat animals face. From all your videos I've seen, I have no idea how anyone can call you unethical, especially when you care about even animals that damage the environment like wild pigs. Keep up the educational and amazing content!
This man is 100% in Communion with nature. Beautiful.
Another great video, love to see your skills proving you live what you teach.
much appreciated. Thank you for following along
Im gonna have to go buy a dozen arrows now and a new string so I can dust my old recurve off. Fling some shafts at the traget to see if I can get my skills back. I used to practice stump shooting and small game from the time I was about 12 to 16. Your right about the allocation of time.
That's what I love to hear! getting inspired to get out in the woods
Resisting the ‘maybe’ shot comes with wisdom.
Absolutely right. Most people who don’t hunt see hunters as individuals without morals who don’t care to kill, when in reality we are the ones who are most concerned with it
You are easily my new favorite channel. I have recently gotten started back into archery after many years. Still working on getting my form and technique down. My current collection of bows include a Martin Jaguar and a Hoyt Satori with DAS longbow limbs. I hope to be able to take in a hog hunt later this year here in Texas. That being said, I may not be using primitive equipment, but I believe that when I do take to the field, it will be with a primitive mindset with modern materials.
excellent, thanks for following along and best of luck on your hunts!
This is an excellent video... i think we have all been waiting to see how to vids like this!
thanks very much. I figured there wasn't another like this one so I hoped a few folks would appreciate it
You are deadly with a bow. Years of practice are evident. Great video!
Just another stellar example of Skill, effort and education!! Great job Ryan!!
Way to cool, Ryan! Hunting the hard way has so many benefits for learning and patience and offers an appreciation for when things do finally come together. But it also drives home the fact that being “successful” can mean a whole lot more than bringing home the bacon! Very well done my man!!!
Thanks Joe, very much appreciated!
Busy watching and rewatching this trying to soak it in.
excellent, thanks for following along
Very enjoyable video. I'm not a hunter, but watching really helps me to see the appeal and how rewarding of an activity it can be.
Think the world of your videos I have made a few Atlatl and darts no river cane so mostly dowels and bamboo from stores.
thank you very much, and best of luck on your builds and hunts as well
Awesome video! I've been hunting here in new zealand with friends using their dogs, we send the dogs out and run for the pig when they bale it then stick the pig with the knife. It's awesome but nowhere near as articulate as stalking and using a handmade weapon, consider me a convert. I have yet to learn knapping so I will make broadheads with old saw blades. Thanks for the great info and footage. I'm subscribed and will follow your Instagram
thanks very much, I greatly appreciate it!
The best hunting video I've seen. We've become obsessed with distance to the detriment of the stalk. I've always enjoyed close stalking rabbits with an airgun where 40yds is a reasonably long shot. Recently on a deer hunt I stalked a Chinese water deer to within 40yds with only a hedge behind. The timing of movement (unslinging the rifle etc) was critical making it one of the most satisfying hunts for a while
You are a fine hunter. Very impressive.
Thank you for hunting ethically
Wow Ryan, another great video!
Thank you very much for posting it and sharing the knowledge that goes with primitive hunting, it's like a window into the past, I very much enjoyed it!
I've always wondered why don't you hunt with mesolithic (microlithic) stone points? Is it because you are trying to emulate bifacial technology of the native americans in your area? A matter of personal preference? Or, is it more efficient since (I presume) bifacial points are more easily repairable?
I am glad your channel is seeing more attention and is growing steadily!
Thanks again, cheers!!
I'm not a hunter. I don't even care that much about meat. I wouldn't want to kill an animal, whether for food, sport or population control, no matter the weapon either. I have however, after watching many of your videos over the last few weeks, developed a strong admiration and respect for you and the candid and respectful way you conduct your hunting.
Your living the dream my friend
Great video, one of your best yet regarding the realities of primitive bowhunting. And if someone has to ask why hunt primitive they wont understand the answer.
I really believe this is your best video so far oh, I am trying to make the transition from compound to Longbow and or recurve, I made the biggest mistake possible that being over bowed, when you shoot a 70lb compound bow you think you can shoot a 60 pound recurve and longbow totally different ball game but I'm working on it and getting better my worst fears to make a bad shot on an animal when hunting some days you shoot good some days you shoot great some days you can't shoot worth a flip this is what I found out practice makes perfect
Hi! I watched this and I also watched the video where you and some friends took a bison down in a Stone Age replica hunt. Great videos.
What I really liked was that not only were you able to hunt the animals down, you were also lucid enough to explain in plain speech what you were doing and why you were doing it. This makes it more enjoyable for the lay person.
Thanks Ryan great hunts and great info.
Great video Ryan!!!! Hunting close is the way to go for sure. I definitely learned some stuff to help my ground hunting. Absolutely great information and thanks for sharing
Best video ever! You do such a great job of showing the realistic side of hunting. Keep up the great work sir!
I won't be impressed until you kill something wearing Daisy Duke short shorts and a pair of Thug Life sunglasses. Lol jk love the videos man
I love spot and stalk hunting, but I'm not very good at it... I guess I'll have to live vicariously through your videos! LOL
thank you very much this litery safe my life i learn a lot on this channel thank you... i live in the forest for a long time ....thank you
Thank you very much for all of this valuable knowledge, it really makes me want to build my own primitive bow or custom recurve to get into this type of archery and bowhunting. I currently use a compound and started within the past two years and it's been a heck of a time learning. Thanks again for all the great info.
that's great to hear. I hope you do make your own bows! lots of fun. have fun on your bowhunting journey and thanks for following along
Nothing more satisfying than shooting a self bow you made yourself👌,. You'll break a few but it's a blast when you let that first shot go. Can't get proper bow wood easy in Australia, I just use what I can get, all practice and it's is actually a lot of fun👌🔥🙏🙏
Nice kill! Got within spear range of that one.
Awesome video please do more small game huntin videos
Aidan Denton yup I agree
These videos are amazing. They have inspired me to get back into the woods and lake with my spear and how. Thank you Hunt Primitive.
excellent, glad to hear it and thanks for following along
That first shot was magnificent too spot on in the heart. I don’t hunt (yet) but I do know biology and where the heart is placed and that was a clean kill you can see you do it more often.
I'm a terrible tracker and a terrible shot so I don't shoot outside 15 yards. Works really well.
You talk about using compounds and such for hunting, but I grew up with a longbow. I tried compound for the first hunt last season and missed my shot. I think over and over that if I had one of my self bows I would never have missed. I'll be back in the woods with my longbow next season for sure
I think to a large degree it's what we are used to and comfortable with, isn't it?
I figure the sound, and what must be an obvious sight of the jolt, when a compound bow is fully drawn, must be more noticeable to an animal than drawing a selfbow.
Then again, it's much easier to keep a compound bow drawn much longer than a selfbow.
@@josephnebeker7976 I think that's exactly it. I am more comfortable with my longbow than my compound. The incident where I missed this deer happened as a result of failed aiming. I shoot instinctive on my stick bows, and the concept of aiming with a sight led me with a false sense of security, so when I shot at the deer at closer to 10 yards, I accidentally used the wrong pin, and shot straight over her back. If I had been shooting a compound as long as I have been a longbow, I'm sure that would have been meat in the freezer.
Outstanding video. Outstanding.
Some very good advice on hunting, in general. Great video. Even rifle hunting, I have passed on some very nice mule deer bucks because I wasn't 100% sure of the shot. In retrospect, maybe I could have made the shot, but I feel I made the right choice. The memory of seeing those bucks will stay with me always.
Thanks for sharing!
Great video man!
I’ve never been a hunter. I’ve had myself some time shooting at targets. Never thought much of it. But after being introduced into bow building. I’ve been heavily attracted to bow hunting. How much I’d love to have my first real hunt with a bow I created myself.
Good hunt. Carry on wayward son.
Camo bug netting is my favorite Gilly suit, squinch your eyes animals see the shine of your eyes. Always wait for the shot.
Muzzleloader is my favorite, cap and ball.
Good luck ahead keep sticking them pig's.
Where's you short sword or spear?
Thank you so much for endless hours of dedication to this art/lifestyle. Great stuff Man! Only thing I'm triggered about is that those piglets didn't line up perfectly in a row so you could get a bunch of them with one arrow.......Cheers from Tampa.
Thnxs for uploading and sharing this
👍🏻🇺🇸
So would a trek like this but with a more modern recurve and a modern broadhead still be considered somewhat “primitive?”
How do you inlay the snake skin on your bows? Those are awesome.
When young, I certainly did my share of killing things and even enjoyed my skill in doing so. I think it wasn't until I went into the military at 15, that I arrived at the emotional impact of what killing was all about. Sadly, I arrived at a state of mind where killing actually became abhorrent to me. A state where the cost of a "life" was simply the cost of a bullet, which in the military, bullets were free. Life became very cheap!
Pro-life, for me, is a personal choice and while I occasionally eat meat, (hunting in a supermarket is much easier than going after something with a gun or a bow), I in no way pass this judgment call onto you or others. I understand a person's commitment in becoming a vegetarian, that something must die in order for a person to live, that doesn't mean that I don''t understand the necessity of it.
I am quite impressed with your abilities, skill, and moral decisions in your approach to hunting. I don't know what boy doesn't fantasize about hunting with a bow in growing up but most I feel only approach hunting with a rifle as a weapon and most only hunt with the intention of "bagging" the biggest and bestest animal rather than as nature intends as per your approach.
Being an avid rider of both horses and mules I was really impressed with the video of hunting from horseback from your channel. Both my horse and mule were used to hunt things with their exceptional noses, my mule more so.
I respect both you and your commitment to what you do and your approach in doing it. Hopefully, a few nay-sayers won't get you down with their personal judgment of you. Personally? I wish I could learn from you!
thank you very much for your heartfelt response and also you dedication to service.
Your feelings Sir or Miss is exactly the reason why I have great difficulty hunting with other people anymore these days. I too see the cost and cheating of the soul that simply going out and killing critters. I enjoy hunting today with a bow far more than firearm. I do a lot of small game hunting with my dog and gun but to be truthful, I do it for the dog as she is a Aussie healer and very high strung. When I got her my wife was in grad school hundreds of miles away and the Dog and I spent loads of hours afield to the point-where I cannot not take the dog afield or she becomes very depressed. I had to stop hunting with family (and even the land we “own”) because of the attitudes and mentalities of most of the senior and junior family members. Even friendships are sometimes challenging as many hunters here in NY are just not good and simply want to kill stuff, drink and throw away.
HuntPrimitive thank you for the content and great thoughts
This is what I like to see more than modern hunts.
Because its his own creation's.
Fantastic video ryan.
Thanks buddy, much appreciated
I blowgun hunt extremely wary and flitty bird species, and his point around 24:00-26:00 is especially true with them. One could say with certain species at a certain range, in his case on this pig, “aim lower” based on that reaction being a more predictable one. It isn’t that easy.
Notice the Flemish twist bow string on the bow just how ancient or primitive is this particular string, by the way awesome kill shot.
Great hunting and pest control.
Hi Ryan, you realy present very educational videos about primative pathways, realy love them. I am not any vegan/vegeterian freak and i just love pork meat but i want to ask if those little ones will syrvive to grown up without their mum ? Ok you already give the answer into the video(just in a hurry to ask before i see the whole video), well you are gteat hunter and "primitive" artist in one, good for you, ...keep rollining these nice videos.
thanks very much. Glad you made it into the video far enough to see the answer. thanks much
@@huntprimitive9918 I admire your skills both hunting and crafting !
@@dkoriss1 thanks very much
Do you have any shelter building videos??, so far these are great, been watching them all
Why dont u make a video about primitive cook or how to prepare the body and meat?
The arrow bouncing back and forth from the heart beating was pretty neat.
What a great helpful video. Some great tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Where is this at? Looks beautiful.
So I bought a 60 pound draw revert bow will that kill?
In my country the number of people who hike around in the woods went drastically down after the internet came. This means that most tracks and trails I see in the forest are traveled by animals and not humans. I have found a couple of small hills that overlook a game trail that must have been used in the past as you can get really close but still have great cover. Gonna see if I can find any stone tools there. I also found a place with 3 "shooting positions" dug out next to the trail with covered acsess from a creek bed. All these trails have lots of moose and deer tracks as the terrain funnels the animals onto the trail.
There have lived people in this district for almost 10 000 years.
When eating what you hunt is it true to avoid rabits and squirrels during the hotter months? I want to get started woth my first hanade bow on some small game because its a lower poindage bow but i dont want to wait till september unless its more than an old wives tale.
Awesome videos...great hunting tips and skills...may God bless you abundantly in the name of Jesus amen
Love it... :) Great info
Seeing you sweat in those swamps, how do you deal with the mosquitoes ?
sometimes they are just intolerable. But for truly primitive methods, rubbing crushed beautyberry leaves is a surprisingly good repellent, and for modern products, a very strong DEET will keep em at bay
I started hunting using primitive archery! As I aged I progressed up to shotguns and rifles for deer!
Technically, If the heart is still beating she is not dead. In this case she has lost consciousness and is dying. Loss of pulse is one of the criteria for death. Good shot!
Love hearing people talk to primitive hunters or even hunters in general about how unethical, how cruel it is to hunt. Funny thing is these are the same people that are eating meat from wal mart, and have no idea how that animal lived, where the animal came from, or how that animal had been treated on some company farm. Where as we are out stalking and hunting animals that lived life exactly as it was intended to live, got the chance to live a free life. There is always someone that has something to say
Fantastic hunting footage Ryan and I love that bow!
thank you very much!
Excellent video!
Wonderful shot sir congrats.
thank you very much
Amazing videos, keep up the good work!!!!
Excellent video!!! I don't understand the 20 thumbs down though. This is a great educational video. Keep up the good work :)
I am curious if you have ever tried camouflage in the form of wearing pieces of foliage?
People who have no hunting experience shouldn't criticize hunters.
I'm new at this so I was wondering what draw weight is good for bigger game like elk? I have a 45# longbow is this weight good for all animals or just pig and deer.
Some good hunts Gill and some good information