This is probably my favorite video I have ever had the privilege to film and edit. This film is about a gun and the owner of that gun, this whole film was a tribute to our Pappaw! My Grandpa, Kendal Roy Kiesel bought the rifle used in this film when he was just twelve years old back in 1954. During the time my Grandpa had owned the gun it had gone through a lot! He ended up cutting a couple inches off the barrel because it had blown up on him one year while hunting, because snow and mud had got in it. He shot a Boone and Crocket Mule deer, and had been on many hunts! He unfortunately passed away in February of 2012 and the gun was then handed down to my Father Kelly. The whole purpose of this hunt was to pay tribute to our Pappaw and shoot my fathers and the guns first Bull Elk! We had many elk encounters, saw plenty of wildlife, and had a roller coaster of a hunt!
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I'm not crying, you're crying! Beautiful Video! Thank you for sharing this!
Haha thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Great video! My dad passed away two years ago… we never got the opportunity to hunt together. I made a decision to go on my first deer hunt last year.. and harvested my first buck on my first day of hunting. I knew my dad was right there with me. It’s funny how personal and emotional and meaningful hunting is. Congrats to you and your family, and thanks for sharing and bringing us all along.
I have my grandpa 30.06 it's killed all my biggest bucks to date. Now just sits in my gun cabinet because to special to use. That's the way that hunt was suppose to be. Your pappaw fought to the last day and last hour with cancer. I'm sure he is smiling ear to ear seeing the people he loves chasing one goal together all season. Remembering him in the most special way together. Great job thanks for sharing.
Man, your comment got to me! Thank you very much for the kind words! Appreciate you watching!
The video got me my priced possession is my grandpa 30.06. He was the only person you would have taught me to hunt. He died when I was 4 and I've spent a life time self teaching myself and having good friends that took me with them.
I think that is one of your best videos to date. Awesome work on a very special hunt.
Thanks man! Means a lot! Appreciate you watching!
Made us all think about our grandfathers…. Great film with family. What it’s all about. Much love from Canada.
Thank you Clint! Definitely makes me miss Pappaw a lot! Thank you for watching!
My dad passed away this fall. He built muzzleloaders. I have several, and several of his center-fire rifles. I'm looking forward to notching tags with each one. Thank you for sharing this great story about our hunting tradition.
Sorry to hear about your dad, but I know you will accomplish that goal! Thanks for watching!
Great edit,footage, voiceover. I was 10 minutes in and it felt like 30. Great job Wes. Appreciate you showing us
Thank you sir! Means a lot that you’d watch and leave a comment! Appreciate you brotha!
Man I love this! My dad passed away due to cancer in 2019. I only had the chance to hunt with him a couple times because of health issues that didn’t allow him to get out in the mountains. In 2021 I dedicated my deer hunt to him and ended up taking my biggest buck. Definitely an amazing experience!
I’m sorry to hear that man. I’m sure he was proud as hell watching you do that! He was there, no doubt! Thanks for watching man!
Man oh man what a story. It says something about your film when you get the chills when you see the bull go down. I’m sure your Pawpaw is proud of you guys! Great job
I appreciate the kind words man! I sure hope he is! Thank you for watching!
Such a great story and definitely a special moment I appreciate the video to share to all of us
Thank you! Definitely a memory I will never forget! Appreciate you watching!
Very cool, Wes. Great editing/production too. You’re getting pretty dang good at this!
Thank you! Means a lot to have you say that! Thanks for watching!
Man this is awesome! I got a little teary eyed when your dad was facing away from you guys having a moment and taking it all in. This is what it’s all about! This is why we hunt 🙏🏼
Dude, gets me every time! Thank you for watching brotha!
Great video! There’s something different when your out there with family doesn’t matter what hunt your on but to go out with the people who taught you everything you know now
I couldn’t agree more or said it any better! Thank you for watching!
Very special video! Tugs at the heart strings👌🏼. Absolutely love the story and the meaning behind the video. Congrats to your father!
Thank you brother! Glad you loved it man! Appreciate you watching!
Man heck of a story wish they were all this good!!
One of my favorite REAL HUNTS!!!!!
Very touching Wes !!!!!! There is nothing like having a gun handed down to posterity especially when that gun carries such a special meaning. Well done man
Thank you Jeff! Means a lot my man! Appreciate you watching!
Nothing like hunting with dad. Honoring past hunters. Awesome. #navajonation
Couldn’t agree more! Appreciate you watching!
That’s what memories are made of right there. It makes it all so special doing it all for a loved one that has came and gone. Great job with the video.
Couldn’t agree more brother! Thank you for watching and for all the support!
I could watch this 100 more times and still want more! Awesome work brother 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Thanks brother! Appreciate your help!
Great video! What a blessing grandfathers, and grandmothers, are to their families!
Thank you Jeff! They are definitely a blessing! Appreciate you watching!
This turned out so good!!!
Thank you for watching Sid!
Awesome job Wes truly the best !! Great video, great family, and story. i am so honored to say i shared a mountain top with ya and got to know you !!
Thank you Leonard! Means a lot that you would say that! I feel the same way about you my man!
Great job, Wes. This is probably my favorite video you've out out. Loved the story and loved your dad's emotion reflecting on your papaw.
Thanks my man! Definitely my favorite one thus far! Appreciate you watching!
How awesome Wes! You got a good family👊🏼 thanks for sharing this
Thanks my man! Very thankful for my family! Appreciate you watching!
What a bad ass video! Really brings out the true meaning of hunting. It’s all about the memories that will last a life time!
Thanks my man! I agree with you 100%! Appreciate you watching brotha!
Congrats on a fine bull, a good adventure as a family, and a cool video. It was pretty cool.
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate you watching!
Great video Wes moments like that are unforgettable and using guns that have been passed down and knowing the history behind them make it an even better moment!
Thanks my man! Couldn’t agree with you more! Appreciate you watching!
Great video. Awesome hunt
Thank you sir! Appreciate you watching!
Great video we need more like this
Thank you for watching Miranda!
Thank you for sharing this Wes, such an incredible video! Amazing job!
Thank you for watching man! I appreciate it!
Wes, I loved how you cut this entire video. This stuff is what it’s all about. I loved it!! Proud of you man.
Thank you sir! I appreciate you watching and the kind words!
Love the film man! Great job
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!
Your welcome 🙏
Hit the feel goods hard. Great story my friend and thanks for sharing it with us.
I feel ya there! Was hard to edit through the tears at times! Thank you for watching!
Awesome video! Love your passion and the reasons you hunt! Thanks man keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate you watching!
Man that one got me!! By far the best video I has seen in a while the color grading was worth it I think awesome job wes!!!!!
Thanks my man! Means a lot! Appreciate you watching!
awesome video!
Thank you Chase! Appreciate you watching
What a super cool hunt man! Heck of a way to retire the gun and make some timeless memories
Thanks brotha! Gotta love those mountain memories! Appreciate you watching!
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Chills man. Sucked me in and had me feeling like I was right there!! Incredible film🙌🏻👊🏻
Thanks brother! Appreciate you watching and for always supporting me in my dream!
Awesome job man! Loved it a lot! 🤝🤝
Thanks brotha! Appreciate that!
Great video Wes.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Awesome awesome video!!! I will be sharing on our channel my friend!
Great job Wes! This was amazing! I was able to use my grandpa’s old rifle to shoot a buck a couple years ago and it definitely brings a whole different feeling to the hunt!
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching! Feels like more than a hunt with those types of experiences!
Cool video man love it, it’s all about the family.
Couldn’t agree more man! Thank you for watching!
Solid work buddy
Thank you sir!
Definitely good man. It gave me the vibe of a Jason matzinger- into high county video or even the Western Hunter 👍good job man.
Appreciate that and very honored to be mentioned with those guys! Thank you for watching man!
Freakin awesome video
Thank you brother! Means a lot!
Awesome video! My dad passed in 2012 from cancer as well and left me his .06. I shot a couple deer with it. Brings back a bunch of memories❤
My grandmother was born and raised in Salina utah r.I.p
Sorry about that. Salina is a special place to our family!
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Did I just see a 4xspike muley? Weird headset.
Yes! Yes you did! Love the weird ones!
2 minutes in love it already
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the film!
Man heck of a story wish they were all this good!!
Thank you Lane! Appreciate that man!