Welcome to Bobby's Bucks RU-vid channel, your go-to destination for real-world whitetail buck hunting. You won't see leased properties with low pressure or managed camps with big bucks crossing every blind. Instead, videos on scouting public land & how to take down mature whitetails in areas where other hunters are competing.
From habitat improvements & stand placement videos to processing your deer at home, we cover every step of the hunt. Our focus is small property management, but the techniques shared can be applied on a larger scale too. Michigan's hunter density presents unique challenges, especially on public land, and Bobby will show you how to overcome them. With over 20 years of hunting experience, he's here to help you up your game and bag a deer you’ll be proud of.
Tune in to see videos explaining how to scout and correctly prepare for your hunt so your ready when that whitetail steps out.
Thanks for joining Bobby's Bucks-let's make this season the best one yet!
Thanks for asking, if another hunter is there, they will signal you in most cases, with a whistle mimicking a bird. If you’re a little farther than hearing distance, they may waive in order to capture your attention, especially for safety during gun season.
In Michigan, e-bikes can only go where off-road vehicles can go and those are no shooting zones and in most cases it’s not where public hunting is allowed.
Haven't hunted yet, but I'm a fly fisherman. I don't catch to keep. I catch and release except for the occasional meal. I've been invited to hunt with people who'd rather sit in their stands and wait years for the perfect buck. But they'll take the occasional doe for food.
I love fishing as well, hunting with your buddies is a good time and they can show you the ropes but you’ll have the rest of your life to wait for a trophy. I recommend to new hunters to harvest Deer and fill their freezer and Enjoy the pursuit. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
PERFECT..... I'm doing a garage that needs water only... no toliet and this is what I was looking for... sink and running water without having to trench and connect to the main water line... Thank you!!!
I just clicked on the bike link and it goes to a foldable bike that is def not the one you are showing...Can you please confirm make and model for us...
thanks for reaching out. idk what happened or how it got switched but it’s been fixed. here’s the link www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8Y6BF14/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9RK9B9Q7M2VRBV2RT6C4?linkCode=ml2&tag=therabbitryce-20
Thanks man. Yea Chris is always funny and entertaining. It’s hard to get him to take the camera out though. But it’s always good when he does. Here’s an ice fishing video if your interested ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EvJQrLsQWNY.htmlfeature=shared
I’ve got a 10 acre estate in the inner city that I made into a deer haven. I’ve got some willow hedges and apples trees. A creek runs trough my property giving me a good corridor for deer. I only hunt with a recurve, compound, or crossbow on my property because I’m in the inner city and my neighbors wouldn’t take to kindly to gunshots. I would say I have better luck on my property than I did at my grandparents property out in the country. I had a deer combo tag last year and filled both tags in October. Both with a recurve bow.
I think that’s terrific, at our last place we had 6 acres in the city backed up to undeveloped commercial land, and I couldn’t believe the Deer that we’re coming through. It can be very rewarding bow hunting in suburban areas. Most people would love to get a crack at a 5 or 6 year old deer hiding out in suburban forests. Best part is while filling your freezer with heart pounding deer encounters, your improving the deer population and reducing car crashes. Heck of a job!
No sir, not for this project. This isn’t a water supply that’s permanent. It’s a quick hook up guide for processing in the garage when needed. This is a less labor intensive water supply install to help someone process livestock, fish or deer when temperatures are 32F or above. Basically when Mother Nature is cooperating. Good luck this fall!
Just be careful. Hunting Private land is very different than hunting public land. I can’t speak for other states but In Michigan, you can use a bicycle but you can’t use a motorized e-bike on public hunting ground, period. In most cases judges will state, Any hunter that intentionally disregards hunting rules and regulations should be prepared to loose their e-bike as well as their hunting equipment. I personally aim to avoid fines, court fees, and court dates to attend. I’d rather be deer hunting!
@@bobbysbucks i know how they make things hard but the point is if u are legally able to use a bicycle you should be able to use a standard ebike and until they make Regulations Is categorizing e bikes to a motorcycle then thats when it should stop even tho i under stand they will cost more damage Especially the high powered ones but a standard ebike with peddle Assist or Some type of traction control that wont tear up the ground would be the ideal but like i said before as the law is now just take them to court and after u win then sue untill changes are made.
you have the right ethics and sadly not all ppl are the same I live in North Idaho & grew up in North Calif [rode motorbikes there] horses tear up a trail more than a bike will. [can] (is capable of) But! not everyone rides that bike the same [sad] I used to ride with others, Buut their idea of fun was to throw mud behind them & rock you in the face while you ride behind them [thats just stupid behavior, but they wont learn, So I ride alone] recently on ebike and "if" you ride right it will do no harm. my 4 wheeler does less harm, Buut not everyone rides these right either. [sad] I ride alone as I like to "see" the wildlife NOT scare them! I want to ride there again & again & see ive no damage [other than bent grass] done by me. I go low n slow, I want to explore not wreck the area. Im in North Idaho and our roads n trials are now used for hunting - so the rest of the year I ride them. the logging trucks are on other jobs [at this time] I ride the reservation land & Idaho land without being bothered by the "watchers" those type are looking for trouble makers [abusers] I ride by or up to them and often chat with them, my aim is to show myself Not to be a threat. they know where I live & we know where the trouble makers live. here we can still ride responsibly and not be bothered nor are we a bother to others. the Golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated really!?! would you spinout & throw mud on your grandma!?!
thank you for taking the time to write your comment. l hope with the rise in e bike users, things change a little for example I’d be willing to purchase an e-bike specifically built for public land possibly engineered with a governor so the DNR wouldn’t have to regrade anything. Best of luck this fall!
Here in West Virginia we have a couple WMA properties close to me. I talked with a game warden about riding my e bike on it and he told me no. I really don't understand why not. You can take any vehicle that is licensed on the property but no ATV's or side by sides or now that I ask no bike with an electric motor on it. You can take a regular mountain bike on it though. But we must obey the laws weather we like it or not. There are no side trails. It's just a drive road from where they reclaimed a coal strip mine that worked out. I'm just glad I have other trails I can use it on.
it’s a shame because you can run these on low speed which would make it safe for use but after speaking to the Dnr in Michigan, their explanation for the no-E bikes rule is they tear up terrain and have a negative impact on the land and wildlife -thanks so much for sharing!
I think it’s great that you reached out -most hunters don’t even read the rule book or make the phone calls to find out the regulations - good news for Kentucky!
I have an ebike and I wanted to warn you against mounting your weapon on the handle bars. At some point in time you will lay the bike down. Plus there’s too much vibration from the terrain. I use a sling for bow and gun. Because your body will absorb the bouncing around
thank you for the warning and taking the time to comment. I’ve used a bow mount for nearly 10 years now, i’m in my 3rd mount. So far haven’t laid it 🤞🏻down( probably cuz i ride slowly) and in order to get off my bike, I carefully lay it down sideways (cuz I can’t swing my leg over my pack on the back) but -your rifle should be able to absorb bounces, as well as recoil it helps me to ride off the seat when going over rough terrain. Hey good luck this season !
eBikes are allowed in Utah. Just make sure your eBike is the right class for the trails you ride. Logging roads are great to ride as long as its not specifically posted for no eBikes.
In California as long as you stay on a logging road you are legal. As for sierra pacific property witch owns hundreds of thousands of acres they also allow ebikes
I guess I am not really understanding. Are you saying that ebikes are not allowed anywhere on public lands or just off of approved atv or bike trails on public land (ie WMAs Wildlife refuges and such) ? I think if I were setup hunting in the woods well off a trail and an ebike or an atv or a regular bike passed near my stand I would be upset too. The gamble with hunting public land is you might see other hunters while on stand but having a bike or atv off an approved trail is a no go.
Worst part is E bike companies are advertising there own lists of states that allow them that aren’t accurate. There’s folks out there selling E bikes saying you you can take them anywhere but unfortunately, in Michigan and several other states, E bikes are not allowed on public hunting grounds. I’m a hunter who hunts strictly public hunting so this was very disappointing. You can (and always have been able to) use a manual pedal bike. Quads and E bikes are only allowed on ATV trails. You can use them on private and some hunter access programs and that’s about it. I wanted to upload this video to help prevent folks from making an expensive mistake.
Im with you on that. I like to ride, buut when I hunt from a stand or a hide. Id prefer not to see a guy park his ebike & chain it to the tree im in [seen it done] I ride ebike & a few other rigs. I park them by the road or established trail & walk in by foot. [ssh] BEFORE season opens I scout on my bike & pack in my stand & the tools to put it up. but a few weeks before season opens so I dont spook the game nor annoy other hunters, yup public lands, well ALL lands should be respected & the golden rule ALWAYS applies! gee I hate to hear 4 wheelers [I still got one tho] the noise they make can travel for miles. had a guy park his 4 wheeler in front of my hide and he walked away, hunting {I was in it at the time} it blocked me view, So I came out - and rolled it far away, then back in my hide. saw several deer n other critters [none I wanted] later the hunter came back looking for his wheeler {I stayed put and silently chuckled as he searched} now that was fun to watch from my unobstructed view :) Oh his wheeler was back on the trail and was gone when I walked out. I call that a "teachable moment" ;)
I believe you because damn near everything in Michigan is illegal. I used to be able to small game hunt on my own land without a license. Now I can't hardly walk out the back door without one.
Interesting. Yea, There’s a lot of rules. Last time I checked you can still hunt your private for small game. Much of the land in Michigan is privately owned. Except for pheasant, Hunters can typically freely take game animals hunted on their own private property. What county? I’ll look into it and report back.
Two track roads in the UP of Michigan is legal! Most National Forrest property is also open in the UP! Lower Michigan is an always will be a Cluster fk that’s why I don’t hunt down there an never will!
I have a question it really made me aggravated about after many many years of successful bow hunting first deer whith a 40 pound Parker Bow 2 shot nice couse deer dropped on the spot I was addicted .. but this year I shot a doe I guess a little hi high complete pass though waited overnight when I walked up she just jumped up an bounced off i could see dry blood from each side as she turned im shure she lived..week later stuck something to be proud of 30 yards just before sun down there was good amount of boold from site of impact and good trail for 30 yards but didn't want to push him came back first thing in the morning unexpected rain washed all the blood away looked for days its been several months now still bothering me
Always be cautious before squeezing any trigger. I assume you’re referring to hunters that would mistake you for a moving deer? E bikes aren’t legal on public hunting ground in Michigan. But Bicycles have always been legal to use on public land in Michigan but You must wear blaze orange during firearm season. Surprisingly there’s still hunters that don’t or wear very little and for those that don’t are really underestimating the risks. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KCdlLunGWqM.htmlfeature=shared
Best thing I did was add an eye bolt to the handle on the Hawk deer cart to which you can wrap a strap around the deers head. Only problem I had with that cart was the cargo area was not big enough to haul deer. They eye bolt solved that
Excellent video. Tracking is an art. It takes experience and skill. However you’re making it easier. Sometimes it can really be frustrating. Need patience!
So based on the comments, it should be rock solid after double bolting the handle and upgrading the tires to solid ones from harbor freight. If it can be bought cheap enough to stomach the $85 upgrade for tires I plan to buy one.
I’ve had good luck with mine. Stored it in my garage. I’ve had my cart for a couple seasons now -still has the original tires. I’ve had zero issues after in flating them on arrival.
Which state? That sounds nice. Are you referring to hunting public with your ebike? Here in Michigan The orv trails are the only trails allowed which are no where near public hunting ground.
Yes, used mine ,stored it the next year all 4 tires were flat and cracked, this was stored under shelter, replaced all tires with flat free from freight harbor!
Well if you’ve had to replace your washing machine and buy a new one, it’s a good idea to buy new hoses too so you don’t end up flooding your house reusing an old hose. That old hose is a female on both ends. There you go, you can finally tell the wife you had a good reason to save all those old hoses, lol.
Great video there eh! Never though of slicing the backstraps into steaks that way i always freeze them in 6 " long pieces then cut them cross the grain into steaks... tbe rest is grinded into burger and cubed and bottled... thanks for sharing
11.4 million acres of public hunting 99% of it has fire trails all thru it.. video kinda miss leading could surely ride my ebike down those .. we use our ice fishing alot .. got snow chains from slipnot
I hope your rules and regulations allow you to ride your E bike, This video was made to help folks avoid fines and confiscations. It’s always best to check with your local Dnr to avoid any confusion When it comes to riding your e-bike (motorized vehicle). Here in Michigan, we are only a loud to ride on ORV trails. I wish you the best of luck.
Check MS state wma regs, also you are ignoring fed refuges. In MS over 65 on state wma can use ANY marked trails, fed refuges anwhere you can use a bicycle. Must check specific wmas, regs vary.
This video doesn’t pertain to private lands of any sort(specifically those open to public). Also beware of e-bike companies which post a list of legal states that allow an e-bike on hunting land, it’s not 100% accurate.
Yea bad day for sure. It’s a hard lesson that really scars you but at the same time makes you wait for better shots in future and in the end it ultimately makes you a better hunter.
Ive ditched the deer cart for a sled, waay better in the woods, the sled glides over logs and brush...the deer cart cannot do that...and its a pain in the ass just to get the deer to sit properly in the cart....anyone want life alot easier, get a sled!!!
thanks for taking the time to share! it’s really personal preference. I got a buddy that says the same thing he just tries to keep the bottom of the sled wet but if you have trouble holding the deer in place, using a cart just use a pull tight strap. If I need to get over some mud or creeks, I’ll use a sled too and in some cases I’ve used both to get him out.
