Remote Backcountry DIY Elk Hunt - Crazy Weather | 212

2022 ж. 13 Қаң.
34 291 Рет қаралды

Backcountry elk hunts are a lot of work, especially when you're in a brand new area. But that didn't stop Erik from sending it on an old mature bull.
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EPISODE 029: Behind the Scenes Discussion of Erik's Backcountry Elk hunt "212"
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  • The trace shot and yall showing how truly difficult a backcountry hunt is, is refreshing. That 300 prc smacks

    @williambaldwin720@williambaldwin7202 жыл бұрын
    • Smacks hard!!!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Deep and steep with crappy weather something that you will always remember. When times are tough that’s when you find out who you are. Nice bull with some good mass.

    @coreysmith6515@coreysmith65152 жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely, nothing like pushing your metal toughness to its brink. Thanks for watching Corey!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • A pack out I won’t soon forget lol

    @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • Im sure you'll be doing it again in about 10 months lol

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha. I bought you guys dinner I think for that one didn't I!?

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • The things we do to go hunting, nice bull. I remember those years when I would stay out there too long and be shivering my ass off but now I’m getting older I think made me wiser

    @davidfleer5307@davidfleer53072 жыл бұрын
    • We needed to be two hours ahead of that storm and we would of been golden. Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • It's all fun and games until there's a big bull on the ground that you have to pack out 10 miles. Thanks for watching, David.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, David! Hopefully we get a little wiser haha

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • When that bull went down in the first 5 ish minutes of this video I knew something happened during the pack out. Glad everyone came out in one piece!!! That bull has a great story!

    @ethanroskey7626@ethanroskey76262 жыл бұрын
    • For sure, Ethan. Your hunch was correct. Thanks for watching the video.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Ethan.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • perfect time to kick back sip my coffee and watch this on my lunch break!

    @addictedtobearmeat@addictedtobearmeat2 жыл бұрын
    • Enjoy! Have a great day!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Enjoy it, buddy. We almost got lost in a storm to bring this video to KZhead. Ha ha!!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Hope the film was as good as your coffee haha

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • @@aaronvanwoerkom6401 haha every minute!

      @addictedtobearmeat@addictedtobearmeat2 жыл бұрын
    • @@erikvanwoerkom1896 we appreciate your sacrifice! haha

      @addictedtobearmeat@addictedtobearmeat2 жыл бұрын
  • Earned that one boys! Congrats.

    @primerevolution2307@primerevolution23072 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, PR!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, guys. It was a brutal pack out.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks fellas

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Don't be afraid to hang/leave the meat if it's that serious. It'll stay good for a lot longer than most think. Keep up the good work!

    @Adam_Bileckyj@Adam_Bileckyj2 жыл бұрын
    • We were already hiking before that storm hit so we tried to push through. We didn't know how long it would last or when we would be able to get back in. It worked out this time; however, I am not sure I would take that same risk again.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Definitely a good thing to keep in mind. We just didn't know it would be as bad as it was!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • @@aaronvanwoerkom6401 Yeah, I am sure you guys know that but I figured I would point it out since it wasn't mentioned. It's troubling what we forget in times of stress.

      @Adam_Bileckyj@Adam_Bileckyj2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback, Adam. I think they all just wanted to get out of there and not go back in lol. It worked out for them this time!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • I always enjoy the work the most. Seems to be what I remember most about hunts. But watching you guys pack out is more enjoyable for the short term.

    @nickjohnson6279@nickjohnson62792 жыл бұрын
    • It is the most memorable part to look back on, hopefully your fall is filled with more! Thanks for watching Nick!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Those scary situations suck but they always make for great stories 😂

    @carterblack6534@carterblack65342 жыл бұрын
    • Amen! haha the more miserable the more memorable!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • They always make for the best stories. Ha ha. I'm just glad everyone is safe.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Amen! Thanks for watching brother

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Talk about going from the best feeling to the worst feeling real quick! Glad you guys were able to make it out in one piece!

    @markhamilton4762@markhamilton47622 жыл бұрын
    • The elements can change quickly. That's for sure!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Crazy story! Congrats on the great bull! Mother nature tested your guys mental and physical toughness but y’all came out on top!

    @leonelmarin3747@leonelmarin37472 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, she did. I couldn't wait to get back to my truck and fire up the heater. Lessons learned. Thanks for watching, Leonel.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Mother Nature spanked us a little for being naughty and reminded us who's boss. We needed it though. Thanks for watching!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Leonel.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Like Grandpa always told us, "Can't hunt next year if you don't make it home this year" congrats on a thumper of a general season bull!

    @lukerasmussen28@lukerasmussen282 жыл бұрын
    • Your grandpa was wise, Luke. Thanks for watching, man! It was an adventure in a half!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Amen to that, Luke. Thanks for watching, brother! Catch you on the next video!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Dang. Hell of a pack out. Good work. Telling the truth about how bad it was and how sketchy the pack put was!!! Top notch!

    @josephparsons8177@josephparsons81772 жыл бұрын
    • Wish we could have captured more of the pack out on video! Glad you enjoyed the video Joseph!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great that you keep it real.

    @terrynorris5037@terrynorris50372 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Terry.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Terry! Glad you enjoyed

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! That's why respect you guys who hunt out west in the mountains. It can be so dangerous. Here in Michigan you can get into some bad situations too, but there's more to worry about and to have to deal with up there!

    @marythelen7480@marythelen74802 жыл бұрын
    • The West just hits different. Thanks for watching, Mary!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The monsters never come easy either the pursuit or pack out congrats great bull

    @amycartee1358@amycartee13582 жыл бұрын
    • They really don't, that's why it's a love hate relationship 😂 thanks for watching Amy!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Amy.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • 10 miles is a long walk. Glad y’all got out okay. The podcast end was nice. I think a lot of folks don’t realize the challenges of back country hunting, also the importance of being prepared for anything. Nature isn’t one to play nice nor predictable.

    @tradlifeoutdoors6459@tradlifeoutdoors64592 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Trad Man 😉 Hopefully people learn from our mistake and can be more prepared! Hopefully we see you at the Expo!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MuleyFreak I’ll be there Thursday!

      @tradlifeoutdoors6459@tradlifeoutdoors64592 жыл бұрын
  • Sweet public land bull. We hunted Montana this November in some pretty cold temps. We kept 2 propane heaters in the truck and extra clothes in the backseat incase we got caught out in it. Good job on getting out of there. I think most everyone can learn a lesson about preparedness when hitting the mountains in the winter.👍

    @marcusluna4238@marcusluna42382 жыл бұрын
    • These late season hunts can be brutal. And it seems like you learn something new on every one of them lol Thanks for watching, Marcus.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • There's always lessons to be learned in preparedness. This hunt was brutal. From the hike in...to the hike out...I was exahusted after cutting him up let alone packing him out. Thank you for watching.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Great idea. Wish I would have had all that extra clothing for when I got back

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • It's awesome to have great friends to help with a brutal pack out like that!! Great job fellas!! 😁🤙🏹🦌

    @nickdorroh1258@nickdorroh12582 жыл бұрын
    • You got that right! Thanks for watching Nick!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MuleyFreak of course!! 😁🤙🏹🦌 Thanks for sharing!

      @nickdorroh1258@nickdorroh12582 жыл бұрын
  • One that will never be forgotten. You have some pretty awesome friends that are always there for you.

    @archersfulldraw5456@archersfulldraw54562 жыл бұрын
    • Erik's got the world's best friends - that's for sure. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Pretty spicy position y'all got in, to say the least. Eric your crew is a blessing and I'm sure you guys came away with an upgraded game plan should things go south again. The mountain doesn't give a damn, it just exists. Great story with a core message. Thanks for your honesty in sharing the story.

    @harried.7122@harried.71222 жыл бұрын
    • We definitely came away with a good story and will be more prepared for next time! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching Harrie!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MuleyFreak love your videos!

      @harried.7122@harried.71222 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome bull. I love all the "type 2" fun you guys got to have.

    @panhandlepilgrim@panhandlepilgrim2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Blake.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The commentary at the end was great. Love hearing different perspectives about it after the fact. Good lessons in there too for those who are wanting to do this type of thing, stay safe!

    @gwilis@gwilis2 жыл бұрын
    • For sure, Garret. I wouldn't have changed much here other than hustled out of the backcountry a little quicker, but sometimes you just don't know and just can't prepare for certain things. I was sending prapers to heaven on the hike out. Thanks for watching!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed Garrett and thanks for watching!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • We are glad you enjoyed it. It was something a little different than we usually do, but we felt it would convey the story!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Mountain weather can be so unpredictable and change quickly! That’s just one piece that makes western hunting difficult!

    @daltonwarren@daltonwarren2 жыл бұрын
    • It really can be, it's also what makes it so addicting!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Being aware of what’s happening and could happen is the thing people need to take away from this video it’s not all sun shine and butterflies I’m glad to see everyone made it out and now got a story to tell it’s always the 2nd type fun that lives forever in us

    @codyduerksen9493@codyduerksen94932 жыл бұрын
    • Amen. Thanks for watching, Cody - appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Amen to that, Cody. I was really worried that I had potentially lost my friend and brother over packing out a bull. It all worked out and we couldn't of done anything much different. We're glad the good Lord was looking over us on this day!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Well put. Thanks for watching!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • Your welcome guys and the lord works in great ways

      @codyduerksen9493@codyduerksen94932 жыл бұрын
  • Great bull, being that far in the backcountry and getting it done has alot of unknown challenges. I appreciate you showing how it all unfolded, I would not of been able to keep filming under those circumstances. Respect 🤜🏼. Loving the content. #212 #steammovestrainstrainsmovemountains

    @pacwestoutdoors1693@pacwestoutdoors16932 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the comment, brother. It's challenging bringing these films to life and still trying to be successful in terms of notching a tag. It was a neat experience, but it was defintely a little risky in terms of conditions. Lessons learned for sure. Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • It was a brutal adventure to get that bull out of the backcountry, but it all worked out in the end. We had some angels looking after us that day.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Glad you all made it home safe. I have run out of water on a tough 9 mile hike, not a fun experience.

    @natvMan@natvMan2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Brice! Backcountry hunting is no joke, glad you made it out as well!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Thankfully everyone is good, thanks for the explanation...never would have know that happened without it.

    @aricbartlett7127@aricbartlett71272 жыл бұрын
    • Everyone was good luckily, could have been much worse! Thanks for watching Aric!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great story! congrats on one hell of a bull!! Glad you guys made it out save

    @sinjinbell9952@sinjinbell99522 жыл бұрын
    • Erik cleaned house on public land this day. Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • I'm super proud of him. Thanks for watching, Sinjin.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • That was a hell of a pack out in the worst conditions, hell of a job

    @doughill9828@doughill98282 жыл бұрын
    • It sure was bad, thanks for watching Doug!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Nice bull Eric. Like they say once you pull the trigger fun is over and the work begins. That's an under statement for what you guys went through congrats

    @vincetracy5469@vincetracy54692 жыл бұрын
    • Fun is almost always over when you shoot an elk, but this one was just different. It got scary quick. I thank the good Lord that I made it back for my family.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Elk suck. Ha

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Haha exactly! Thanks for watching, Vince.

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Good video! Liked the follow up talk at the end. Felt like the hunting part was kinda short but hey good stuff

    @jonm3688@jonm36882 жыл бұрын
    • We didn't start filming until we got in there, but Erik located a bull pretty quickly the put the 212 ELD-X to work and then the adventure happened. The hunting part was just a sliver of what really went down. Thanks for watching, Jon.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • We didn't know any other way to present the chain of events that transpired so we are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • @@erikvanwoerkom1896 no problem man. I hope y’all didn’t take my comment negatively it wasn’t meant to be. Love the content and keep it coming! 👍👊

      @jonm3688@jonm36882 жыл бұрын
    • That's what happens when you kill a bull the first 10 minutes of the first day lol thanks for watching!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Glad everyone made it out unharmed. That’s the type of situation the reminds you who you’re friends truly are. Glad you put the podcast portion in at the end. We all learn from each other’s experiences.

    @justinadams9695@justinadams96952 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Justin! We definitely learned a few lessons, hopefully others did as well!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome shot!!! The packout story is wicked!!! Good job guys!!

    @downrangepursuit3799@downrangepursuit37992 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, it was an epic packout! 👊

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watchign, buddy!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • Great job and bull Erik!! Smile when it sucks!😂😂 I’ve always enjoyed your guys videos. Has a bit of everything in it!! Plus I really like the podcast at the end. Adds a nice touch.👊🏼

    @shawnparker80@shawnparker802 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed the podcast at the end, Shawn! We wanted to do something a little different - especially as we couldn't show what actually happened at the end.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MuleyFreak I hope you guys can continue to do that. It’s cool to actually see the podcast and listen.

      @shawnparker80@shawnparker802 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback, Shawn. We sure appreciate it!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you as always for your support, Shawn!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • @@aaronvanwoerkom6401 yes sir. Always! Dedicated fan right here.

      @shawnparker80@shawnparker802 жыл бұрын
  • That’s pretty intense! It’s crazy the situations we get in while hunting! Thanks for the good content and the lessons learned and taught! It makes us all better hunters.

    @kadecrouch73@kadecrouch732 жыл бұрын
    • For sure. Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Way to power through that, congratulations on a nice public land Bull.

    @bradenhardy4666@bradenhardy46662 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Braden. Crazy times!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • What an intense hunt. Talk about your massive high to low swing all in a day. Glad you guys made it out safe and are here today to talk about it!

    @jeffjewell6659@jeffjewell66592 жыл бұрын
    • For sure. It was a fun hunt, glad we all made it safe!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Damn talk about a hell hole! You definitely earned that one!

    @jarredplaner8653@jarredplaner86532 жыл бұрын
  • Shot looked a little far back but bull was clearly DOA what an experience thanks for sharing!!

    @justinbwelding7614@justinbwelding76142 жыл бұрын
    • It def wasn't Erik's best shot, but the old 212 gr eld-x made up for it!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Glad you all made it out safe. Definitely try to be prepared

    @hunterpeterson7.3@hunterpeterson7.32 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Hunter!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • I like the fallow up at the end. Most wouldn’t say that they made that big of a mistake publicly. I love the truth and rawness of the fear. Because I to have done things and drug friends into help. Love videos keep up the good work.

    @carsonmcvay2069@carsonmcvay20692 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the feedback, brother and thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful bull! Awesome content.

    @tgriffith45@tgriffith452 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Todd! It was an awesome hunt for sure.

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Todd. We appreciate it.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Much appreciated

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great general Bull, that isn’t easy!

    @joshuaedwards1395@joshuaedwards13952 жыл бұрын
    • It was a stud indeed! Definitely worth the sucky pack out

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • We feel fortunate for sure!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • This is a great video. My favorite part was the pack out.

    @nathanc.2641@nathanc.26412 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Nathan, wish the pack out was our favorite part haha 😂

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • It's one of those "Embrace the Suck" moments Guys!!

    @joeythechin8870@joeythechin88702 жыл бұрын
    • There was a lot of suck on this hunt! Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Sucked it did. ha ha

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • Great bull, and thanks for the awesome content. Glad everyone made it out safe

    @jacksonfromm8365@jacksonfromm83652 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Jackson! It was definitely sketch haha

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • I was pretty worried when that gnarly storm moved in. The good Lord was looking over us that day. Thanks for watching, Jackson.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you are enjoying my man!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • That was a crazy ending to a awesome hunt. Those 212 ELD X are unbelievable

    @brentkeith80@brentkeith802 жыл бұрын
    • They are a fantastic projectile.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing, would have been a scary pack out for sure. It's an amazing hour fast weather changes in the mountains.

    @Cdpurcell78@Cdpurcell782 жыл бұрын
    • It def adds perspective to how small and minuscule we are in the grand scheme of things!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Chad.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • Man those types of conditions really test a guy. The hard pack outs are the ones you remember the most. I always carry an InReach just in case. Way to grind through it guys 👍🏼

    @rodger602@rodger6022 жыл бұрын
    • Now that I think about it I believe I had an inreach, but you hate to use it unless you really have to!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • They put you and your buddies to the test. Ha ha. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Rog! I had my inReach just in case haha

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • @@aaronvanwoerkom6401 no buddy wants to be that guy that uses it in a bad situation but I think sometimes people can wait too long to use it. Sounds like you guys had a wild ride. I don’t think I’ve ever been in blizzard conditions like that while hunting.

      @rodger602@rodger6022 жыл бұрын
  • I like that you were hunting with a suppressor and that you used what you had to to make a shot.

    @mikephelan1566@mikephelan15662 жыл бұрын
    • Suppressors are awesome, they don't blow your ears out or the canyon! Thanks for watching Mike!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Just listing to your voice now you can really tell how you felt in that moment, glad you guys all made it out safe! Awesome bull

    @guslowe911@guslowe9112 жыл бұрын
    • It was a little scary. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Glad all of you made it, it's really scary when this kind of stuff happens. I had this happen on a deer hunt one year. We were new to the area, first time hunting there. We had to dump the deer and luckily we got a fire started. When you get that exhausted and you know life is in the balance it's a scary thing. Glad you're able to talk about this now, for all to learn. Thank you for sharing your hunts with us.

    @gamehunter07@gamehunter072 жыл бұрын
    • It really is scary when things get out of your control, glad you made it out as well! We hope people learn from our mistake and can be more prepared in the backcountry! Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Nice Bull and great video!! Already looking forward to the next one!

    @greglaw934@greglaw9342 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Greg, new video this Friday!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Incredible hunt and story guys!

    @marcusyoder6165@marcusyoder61652 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great video and bull. I like the camera catching the actual shot. It showed how realistic it is in the real world that you can't always get a comfortable shooting position, sometimes due to time or terrain you just have to take the shot you have. Nice real life video.

    @Teebar555@Teebar5552 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you noticed how awkward that shot was, with terrain like that it's hard to get a perfect shot. Sometimes its all you can do to get a shot off! Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Shout out from Florida. Good video and a reminder how dangerous things can get in a hurry. An Elk hunt is a bucket list of mine. Been on the fence to do a public hunt. Good to see you can still take a nice bull without spending a ton of money with a guided hunt. That 300 PRC smoked him!!!

    @wiljo748@wiljo7482 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching! The opportunity for public land bulls is still available just getting harder each year. Hope you get to check an elk hunt off your bucket list!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • “212” looks/sounds like a humbling hunt. Really enjoyed the podcast at the end!

    @levigutierrez509@levigutierrez5092 жыл бұрын
    • Very humbling for all of us. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The pack out was my favorite part

    @benjaminfraundorf8046@benjaminfraundorf80462 жыл бұрын
    • The pack out is when you find out what you are made of!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Wow lucky you boys made it out, stud bull!

    @RandyHunt19@RandyHunt192 жыл бұрын
    • Yessir. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Love how hard you’re willing to work. 10 miles in to pack out an elk is no joke. Great elk. Jealous. I need to get after another elk again this fall! Congrats!

    @justindownes7578@justindownes75782 жыл бұрын
    • Elk hunting is tough, but always rewarding in the end. Good luck this up coming fall Justin!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Hypothermia is bad news. I experienced it once whitewater kayaking in the winter. I didn't care if I made it out or not. Fortunately, I was with good friends who pushed me on 1 stroke at a time. I'''m glad you all made it out safely. Thanks for the reminder that Mother Nature can be unforgiving at time. That's a dandy bull. Good job.

    @davidreed3647@davidreed36472 жыл бұрын
    • That's the crazy part, David. You don't care what happens to you because your brain isn't working correctly. We are lucky to have pushed through it all.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The title tells me everything that’s the phrase I try to live my life by. Just send it bud

    @bowshott007@bowshott0072 жыл бұрын
    • Send it!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent content. Showing the shooter using pack as rifle rest then making a truly great kill shot. Thanks for these videos

    @stephenmathis924@stephenmathis9242 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you noticed the pack being used as a rest, much harder shot than people realize! Thanks for watching Stephen!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great hunt! Way to be tough!

    @zachyoung8854@zachyoung88542 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Zach!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Zach.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • So scary. Glad you all made it out ok.

    @bthennis@bthennis2 жыл бұрын
    • Things like to go bad in the backcountry, thanks for watching Bob!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Every year I think of cutting safety gear, clothes, etc from my pack and then I see a video like this and thinks what's a couple extra #s. Glad everybody was safe

    @nolanschwartz0818@nolanschwartz08182 жыл бұрын
    • Sometimes it's hard knowing what gear and items to cut and also what not to cut. Glad this video could offer some insight. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Wow. Thanks so much for sharing this one and being as candid and transparent as possible. Being a hunter myself and honorable discharge service member, I have experienced some right situations. You guys made it seem like I was right along with you. Even though no one wants a tragidy to strike, you guys were spot on in your delivery of this experience and from that point nicely done. To be honest I felt emotional watching this because eod the sincerity and realness. Again because of your honesty and beyond hard work. Way to keep it real guys. Glad no one died.

    @brandonkiesser8271@brandonkiesser8271 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the kind words and the feedback, Brandon. Welcome to the channel!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak Жыл бұрын
  • Nice work once again!!

    @jacobwyss6874@jacobwyss68742 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for following the adventure!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Nice bull, Good job!

    @masonaiken5980@masonaiken59802 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Mason. Watch until the end if you already haven't!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, Mason!

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Intense!! Glad you all made it!!

    @jefferywilson3899@jefferywilson38992 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Jeff. It was a little scary, but the team pulled through!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • My favorite part was seeing the drive you guys had to get the sucker out, then the podcast at the end explains and opens your eyes on how tough it really was! Congrats Erik, keep up the good videos guys

    @beaustrain90@beaustrain902 жыл бұрын
    • We went hard in the paint getting all of that bull out of the backcountry. Thanks for watching, Beau!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video. Not one I’ll share with my wife.😳. Never let me hunt again. Glad you’re safe.

    @randyredmann5690@randyredmann56902 жыл бұрын
    • 😂 Yeah better not share it with her!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Sketchy....glad you all made it out OK. Hypothermia ain't no joke.

    @stevejohnston1272@stevejohnston12722 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Steve, hypothermia really isn't a joke. Hopefully people can learn from are mistake!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Bull down! Packout looked tough, well worth it in the end. I shoot 225 grain out of my 338 win mag and they sure fly true I also just put a bull down at 527 yards with heavy wind and had no problems!

    @kendallleighton2757@kendallleighton27572 жыл бұрын
    • Those ELD-X's hit hard, even when the shot isn't perfect, that's why we use Hornady! It was worth it in the end, thanks for watching Kendall!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Def scary situation! Glad u all made it out ok and are able to tell the story!

    @gregjackson878@gregjackson8782 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Greg. It got scary quick, but the good lord was looking out for us!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Congrats on the bull Erik! Crazy listening to the backstory afterwards! Glad all made it out okay! Insane how quick a hunt can turn for the worse! But like I said good to hear no one was hurt!

    @dannyvlanich7923@dannyvlanich79232 жыл бұрын
    • Also huge eye guards on that thing!!

      @dannyvlanich7923@dannyvlanich79232 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Danny. We appreciate you!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • That's a wild pack out. Heck of still though. Way to get it out.

    @destrywilcox6534@destrywilcox65342 жыл бұрын
    • It got a little Western there towards the end, Destry. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The comment you couldn't be more pumped cracks me up. If it was a 6x6 or 400 class bull you would be more pumped :)

    @radardkooy@radardkooy2 жыл бұрын
    • An old stud like this deep in public land. It could of been a 260" 6 point and I would of been stoked.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • Grind it out 10 miles deep and your level of pump changes. Especially on general season public land hunting.

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • glad you made it out ok; been in sim situations myself

    @ves5110@ves51102 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, man. It was a little touch and go there for a bit.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • My favorite part is the friendship y’all have that they drop what they are doing to help out and of course the nice bull you shot!

    @benpayneford@benpayneford2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, buddy! We all learned a lot from this one.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Hell yeah boys!! Great bull and story line! I've had 2 similar experiences where packing bulls out. One of them on a legit razor back ridge where if I took 2 steps either way, wrong. I was falling 700' to my death. I had a hind and front of a mature 6 point bull and 2 other buddies had the rest of the meat and head. It was a 6 mile pack out, with 2 miles of razor back ridge. We took the wrong way out, thinking it'd be faster where it was already 12am when we started the hike back out. Ended up taking longer than the original way in and alot more scary. Ended up getting back at 7 30 in the morning. It was a hell of a night ill never forget!

    @idahoslongrangepredators57@idahoslongrangepredators572 жыл бұрын
    • Dang, brother. That's an insane story as well. I'm glad you guys were okay. I was extremely nervous for my crew on this hunt. The good lord was looking over us this day. Thanks for watching!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like you've had an adventure or two yourself. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • insane!! Glad you made it back safe

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
  • Man you have some awesome friends

    @sterlingwilkey2124@sterlingwilkey21242 жыл бұрын
    • yeah he does!! lol

      @aaronvanwoerkom6401@aaronvanwoerkom64012 жыл бұрын
    • We have a good group!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MuleyFreak yes you do,

      @sterlingwilkey2124@sterlingwilkey21242 жыл бұрын
  • This should be a very good video to show to all hunters that are thinking on going into a wilderness area like this! Ya'll for the most part were very experienced hunters/hikers and were pushing the limits! In this type of terrain you need to be experienced and prepared! And be aware that the weather and conditions can changes very quickly! Know your limits! Maybe do a segment on how to be prepared for a situation like this and maybe critique it a little more. Also play Murphy's law into it a little. Might just save someones life one day! Good elk, good job on surviving this. Ya'll were definitely running on the edge on this one! Glad it turned out good.

    @fjg61@fjg612 жыл бұрын
    • A hunter preparing for this type of hunt should for sure know and realize his or her limits. This hunt was insane and the crew knowing their limits made all the difference. A lot of other folks might not of made it, but being together, in shape, and knowing when to push hard made all the difference.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
    • We are far from perfect and regardless of weather forecasts you can always get surprised on the mountain. Thanks for watching!

      @erikvanwoerkom1896@erikvanwoerkom18962 жыл бұрын
  • Glad you guys made it out of there packing out that big of an elk ! Scary situation. Liked the explanation at the end .

    @brentallred6423@brentallred64232 жыл бұрын
    • Def a humbling situation. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Dang good video guys it sucks that the weather moved in glad you all made it out ok

    @russellpeterson5865@russellpeterson58652 жыл бұрын
    • We feel fortunate as well. Thanks for watching!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Sweet bull thanks for sharing and sounds like you got some buddies that you could ride the river with. That's awsome and hard to find.

    @lone.sage77@lone.sage772 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Corey! Good hunting buddies are hard to come by, but we got a pretty good group over here! Hope you do as well 👊

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Tough set up on that shot. Guess that's why you send 212 grains at em. I'm really liking what I'm seeing from that 300 PRC. Good job not dying boys. 👍

    @tikkashane513@tikkashane5132 жыл бұрын
    • That's exactly how Erik felt. It was a difficult shot set up, but the 212 made up for Erik's error.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • The Grind Pod cast discussion reminds me of marriage...cold, rain, blizzard, slipping, falling, hypo, dark, in the valley....your brains shuts down, you don't make good decisions...you were shaking...but like Adam and men for thousands of years post marriage, you survived and morning came

    @erichutton8411@erichutton84112 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha ha ha. Truer words have never ever been said lol

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • awesome bull and video boys thanks for sharin and the podcast at the end i dont think any of us knew what the shit show of a packout you all went through I always look forward to your videos

    @kurtlawson6995@kurtlawson69952 жыл бұрын
    • Wish we could have captured more on video to show how bad it was! Glad you enjoy the videos Kurt!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Great hunt glad to hear everyone made it out safe. We learn every time we go out in the back country everything can change in a matter of seconds. Hunt on brother.

    @marcianodiaz6505@marcianodiaz65052 жыл бұрын
    • We for sure learned some lessons from this hunt! Thanks for watching Marciano, good luck this upcoming fall!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Congrats, nice bull Erik! 300 PRC hits like a hammer

    @jstraus34@jstraus342 жыл бұрын
    • She hits like a hammer! Thanks for watching, Jeff.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Congrats on a dandy stinky wapiti!!! We can all learn something about survival from listening to y'alls commentary about the hike out in nasty conditions!

    @matt2hansen@matt2hansen2 жыл бұрын
    • For sure! More to come on the full length podcast!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Glad you boys made it out safe! Nothing like some buddies that will dig in deep with ya to get things done! Nice work!

    @cgbigballa07@cgbigballa072 жыл бұрын
    • For sure. Super grateful for everyone involved who helped out.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Been in a similar situation, had to pack a friend's bull out two days after he'd shot it after a major snow storm. Waist deep snow going up to the meat and back off the mountain getting us soaked, then darkness hit with temps dropping. Both of us were in very rough shape before a third friend met us at the road pushing us the 3 miles back down the snow filled road to the truck making sure we didn't stop.

    @nathanielv9539@nathanielv95392 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like you have some good friends! The backcountry is unpredictable and it takes that mental toughness to keep going. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and glad you made it out safe!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Hey man. Great bull. Shot looked a little back but still worked. Good job

    @winterwolf13@winterwolf132 жыл бұрын
    • Definitely not the shot we hoped for, but he died quick. The conditions were steep and getting set up quickly was tricky. Thanks for watching.

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Definitely a scary sounding packout. Always be prepared for the worst hoping for the best.

    @bradsiler1180@bradsiler11802 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah could have been more prepared for sure!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Heres my genuine comment, sure the heck glad i didnt have to pack that out with you haha!!! But i would have, times like that make you smarter and stronger, and the experience more memorable, once your back to the truck at least haha!!!

    @alexfeltz3209@alexfeltz32092 жыл бұрын
    • They are the worse while it's happening, but do make for the best stories! You're right that it makes you stronger and smarter! Thanks for watching Alex

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
  • Super awesome commentary. Its so awesome to be able to learn from your guys' experiences! It makes all of us better and better prepared, even just watching/hearing about your guys' experiences! Glad everyone made it out ok!

    @danmcguire60@danmcguire602 жыл бұрын
    • It's neat country for sure. We appreciate you watching, buddy!

      @MuleyFreak@MuleyFreak2 жыл бұрын
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