"A day I never look forward to" // Hunting Dad's Tree 

This one hits at the heart. Lost a cousin during deer season after a long battle with cancer. I couldn’t hunt his favorite stand since he passed. But I’ll sit him this fall.

I feel you brother. My Mom and Dad died 11 weeks apart in 2020. Life has not been the same. There’s certain places I go, songs I play by myself so I can remember and pray and thank the Lord for what was and what will be when I am with Him and them again. Years of memories with my Dad, hours and hours spent hunting and fishing together. My first deer hunting trip after my Dad died my heart wasn’t in it at all but it was my wife’s first trip. She wanted to go for me to help me grieve and I went for her. I tried to teach her what my Dad taught me without breaking down. She took a big doe. The next season was my first solo trip. I shot the biggest buck I’ve ever taken with my Dad’s rifle. Couldn’t talk for 30 minutes afterwards. Just sat in the stand crying to myself and thanking the Lord for making my Dad my Dad.

I feel your tears…. Miss hunting with my dad, uncles and gramps…. Generations of memories Love them. Miss them.

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What jumps out at me in this video is God’s goodness. The very best, most priceless gifts in the universe can only be given from God. Very moving video and a beautiful prayer to our creator. My Labrador is nudging me right now to make sure I’m ok. 😂 God bless Justin Martin!

Thank you boys....tears shed with you again this year. Clay, thanks for taking care of your boy. That's what true brothers are about.

This hunt touches my soul every single year. God bless you and your family Martin, and god bless clay as well. His prayers hit me right in the throat every time I watch these videos. Thank you for all that you guys do.

we all miss our dads never forget.what they did for us,

Very well done. Great tribute.

I think about my dad every single time im in the woods. Its been over 15 years.. Most of the time its a really good feeling.

Thank you for sharing such a SPECIAL day with us!!!! Your Dad, is SO PROUD of you Martin, and with you every day, and every step of the way! Continue to honor and remember him, for the GREAT Dad he was! Him and God are watch'n for sure!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!👍😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

Love you brother. Thank you for showing this side of you. I watch duck call room religiously, am a nurse and new father. You’re a good inspiration. Thank you, Martin

Its been a year sice my dad passed. I want to go to hunt his deer stand but i know its going to be an emotional moment. A lot of good memories were made in the outdoors. Thank you for the video.

I have things in my house that i thought i wanted when i was younger. Now all i want is that time back.miss you mom

I’ll tell you what Martin… I’m gonna break down when my pops passes away. He genuinely saved me and my brothers life. We went from a broken home 10 years ago when my mother was an alcoholic and were practically living out a shed, to having paid off cars and now for me my beautiful fiance. At 19 years old i can truly say i wouldn’t be the man i am today without him and when his time comes idk what I’ll do. Yall at the duck commander over the years of my life have not only repaired my families relationship but my relationship with god. My condolences on your fathers passing and many blessing to your family for the coming years brother. Love from Texas❤

Mr. John Martin ❤! You the man buddy, I watch you and uncle so, stone, and JD EVERY DAY. May god bless you all in the duck call room and every man and women who take time to entertain us and share the love of Christ. Much love and prayers to you all. Your daddy has got to be one of the proudest fathers up there! He raised himself a good man!

Great video Martin, I remember when y'all were their last year. The Lord sure does supply Grace in those times of need . I lost my uncle afew months ago, he was the one who first took me bird hunting and crappie fishing. This scripture has helped me with some tough times lately. Isiah 26:3 KJV... " Perfect Peace"

Wow. Tomorrow is 24 years since my Dad died. Many days duck hunting with him. This video….finding it today…..Great stuff. Bless you….

There was definitely something special about this hunt. Wow.

What an eventful video. The Lord speaks through mysterious ways. Can’t wait to see you do this with your boys!

It's with a warm heart, because you shared this with us, that I thank you! I didn't have a good relationship with my father, so this helps me. It helps me to model my life for those God has placed in it. My two sons, My 3 granddaughters, and my 1 Grandson, so far. It reminds me that I can make a difference in their lives just like my grandfather was to me. To take them to church, tell them of our incredible savior, and help them find their calling in life. You guys just keeping bringing me back to what is important, and keeps the old eyes wet! May God bless all you do and continue to call you into a deeper walk with Him. He never stops giving does he!

Heavenly Father, I miss my dad dearly, but I know that your timing is perfect so I respect your decision to take him home to you. But life is hard without him.

The hardest part for me losing anyone is when you just want to call them and talk and you can't

Lost my dad in 1976 I was 15. I'm 62 yr now and still miss him in the duck blind and fishing boat

Good job Justin, I always feel my Dad is near when Hunting our old spots. May God bless you and your family this new year

Who’s the other guy, the one with the long hair and lopsided hat?

😢😢😢😢I was crying 😭😭 and I didn't even know know Martin or his dad never meet them either ❤❤ God bless this men and Amen

Yep.

Thanks. For sharing JM cherished memories with dad. Are things that last. A lifetime. I lost both. Parents with in a year of each other about 12 years ago. But. I inherited our farm and they are. With it and me they are buried on it. And there wishes are this ground be passed on to my kids and their kids forever to stay in family. God bless brother

The guy thats doing the praying is pretty good looking just saying. Hope u guys had a good hunt

It's a feeling I'll never get use to either. My daddy went home to heaven less than two years ago. Yesterday would have been his 73rd birthday. I was his only child, daddy's little girl. He made sure I grew up to be tough though, i didn't grow up thinking i was a princess. Before he got sick with dementia, I was blessed to hear him tell me he was proud of the woman I had grown up to be. Best words I've ever heard. I have a small piece of paper on my mirror that my daughter wrote I love you on, right after I had blown a kiss to my daddy's urn, told him happy birthday and I love him very much, I walked to my mirror to wipe my tears. That small piece of paper that says I Love You came off my mirror and landed at my feet. It's been on my mirror for the longest without moving at all. The calmest feeling came over me, after waking up yesterday morning with tears already pouring from my eyes the moment i woke up. My daddy's name was Jerry as well. By the grace of God I know our loved ones watch over us. I love the duck hunting video. Sadly here in the Arkansas delta the duck hunting just isn't going to well for us this season.

Awesome experience you shared Brother 💯🦆🦆🦆

Lost my dad when I was 19. In 35 now it gets easier but never goes away

I need to show props to that great wife of yours Martin. I know she married a “Hunter”. But, she is the real boss….when you have shows to make, traveling…etc; You guys together are awesome. Love the duck show, love how you keep them all controlled….(JD/Si) Martin is the true duck commander!!!

Beautiful words! I don't have memories of my Dad like that (he died too early) but I have a son who I get to hunt ducks and fish with when we get in the same town. I can only hope he has those feelings for me when I'm gone.

I never thought I would hear its terminal or that the kidneys have shut down or come home to an empty house finding my wife of 18yrs and kids gone at 3am on Sunday morning after working night shift. I never thought I would be in complete isolation but I haven't lost my faith matter of fact these roots sunk deeper! I found myself on my knees under every rock tree and bush finding that hunting ment nothing to me something i loved so dear. I had to read the book of Job almost daily and am reminded that Satan walks this Earth looking for whom he may destroy. Never take for granted anyone around you. I can't hardly stand to drive by the cemetery a few ridges over from my house where 2 of the greatest parents and so many more have been laid to rest including that Viet Nam vet I was fortunate to call my dad. Every memorial day I turn that ar-10 south and fire a salute to the greatest family the Lord blessed me with. I was having a rough evening today but the Lord put this on my screen with tears running I sent up a prayer for everyone commenting on the lost loved ones. Never take this life or anyone for granted but most of all never forget Who The I Am is was and is yet to be! May God bless each of you as He has this man and me!

Touching moments with this vlog, and I bet every time you come in that spot. Jerry looks down and gives you the opportunity to have a good hunt. Also, great hunt as well.

Got my eyes sweating big dog. Thankful your dad taught you to be the man you are and now you’re encouraging not only your boys but us as well.

2 days from now my dad will have been gone 16 years and it still gets to me so bad. Luckily I had a great deer season and I know he was by my side the whole time rooting me on

Ill never forget the day my dad passd away brother!! I had calld him with no answer that day..And as i stood in my kitchen cooking dinner for my wife i got the call......it went exactly like this " hello...jimmy?...yya watsup?.....its karen i stopd by your dads to check on him and......jimmy hes gone hes passd away" .. I dropd phone got in my pickup and raced over there where my sweet father laid dead in his bed!! Lord i cried god i cried for a week and i mean sobbing!! I loved him so much man and the love i seen in you for your dad brought me back for a min!! I just litteraly cried like a babey its almost anniversary for that day jan 29 2018!! God i miss him and i talk to him in my dreams!!

I love this and thank you for sharinf

I watched this video with tears in my eyes I have allways liked martin he is a great person a great duck hunter and has alot of knowledge about duck hunting I'm writing this because I've been waterfowl hunting since I was 7 years old I killed 3 ducks in one shot on the water buffle heads my dad said nice shot you got one and I was laughing and said nope I got 3 he was amazed that day and has never really talked about that day but one day he will pass & hopefully send me a few ducks from the clouds above ... mr Martin god bless you your faimly & your father... 🦆🦆🦆🙏

It sucks losing a parent my dad just passed December 27 2023 of this year it hurts so bad I’m only 38 😢

Lost my dad July of 23. Im still texting him pics of my bucks.

Great video made me tear up lost my Dad when I was 25 which was 19 years ago miss him everyday going hunting is stull hard without him sometimes I forget he's gone and be like can't wait to tell him how this hunt was then its hits me I see you with good people so I know uou will be good take care brother

Martin I met you many years ago at Cabelas in Pa idk what mafe this video show up first in my feed at my gf house this morning. I came home from hospital last night after suffering a mild stroke Monday night. I watched this video and half way through my eyes welled up with tears. I have MS also and can't do what I could when we met. My son does not nor did he ever enjoy duck hunting like I did. But as a 31 year old man I still buy him his license and duck stamp every year fir the very rare case I get him to come out. But he said after my episode thus week he better get used to waking early. There may not be many more years or times left to enjoy a morning on the river with me before he is there alone releasing me and all my prior hunting dogs free like my wishes are. Etes welled up again typing. Anyway thank you for sharing your video. I have forwarded it to my son as well. Stay safe God bless.

Hey there jm thanks for the awesome content! I am trying to find a good guided hunt with lodging near Monroe. Do you have any recommendations?

I similarly know how you feel. I tragically lost my son in 2015. He was by hunting buddy. Everywhere I deer hunt, I have memories of him there hunting with me. Seems no where I can go in that forest where there are no memories. It took me 3 years to start hunting again. I tried to hunt with his rifle but could not do it. I have been getting back into hunting a little more with each passing year. I did manage to get a very nice 8 point buck this year. I put in a lot of time and effort into getting him. It was a great feeling.

That was a great tribute to your father Martin. 😢 You and the boys look just like your dad.

Not one minute into video and already, lump in my throat and tears flowing. Blessings Justin.

What an awesome video man! Loved it. Wish I was around you to be able to learn some from what you know with duck hunting

God Bless You My Friend

man, i lost it at the prayer. my dad is still here and im in tears. i can’t imagine those feelings in that hole.

Sir I know your pain , my son died of cancer and I just hunted his tree after a few yrs., think of this, we,re the only ones who can go here and sit and stand and maybe see a limb he cut or a place our feet stood together, I was sitting their and noticed a small hanger he screwed in , makes your knees buckle, but take solace in the fact you and him are still in the same spot.

3 generations of martins that all resemble each other in looks and actions i love that you hubby that tree ever year and remember him my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I lost my dad 23 years ago he was my hunting buddy to the soul i was surprised this year for christmas my aunt and uncle gave his deer rifle for christmas i never new they had it they said they new i would appreciate it they dont no how much i do

True men...are humble men. These men bleed the blood of Christ Jesus!

you need to keep your father in your heart and in your mind so why not hunt his spot after he passed I hunt my dad's treestand and he's been gone since 2014

Lost my dad best friend in October her was 61 lost mom 10 years back at 52 cancer

Thanks for sharing! Awesome video!

Hello Martin...glad you have your own channel

Sorry for your loss bro , I heard those snow geese

Who knew a duck hunting video could make a grown man cry

I love the bravery you pulled, it's hard to do but it's a memory worth keeping brother, I fish all the spots my mother fished when I were growing up and all the memories come back but it's the happiest memories you wanna keep. God bless you martin, the Lord works in the best of ways and will always provide, keep that in mind.

Best video yet.

You said it best. Watch GOD work

I have not been duck hunting since my dad died… its just not the same…

someone please tell me why i’m crying right now

Maybe your father saying hello?

I lost my pops 3 years ago as well they say every year will get easier but it only gets harder.

Love ya brother i listen to yall everyday stay blessed

What a story. I would live to find a hole half as good as that

Justin, Jerry was a great man. You and Jeremy should treasure his memories forever.

I get it, I lost my mom back in April.

That prayer gave me chills

You have your dads hunting spot..... i have my dads pickup and haven't been able to touch it in 3 years......... miss him everyday

Throw a dip in and cowboy up!!!!

Hugs Maryin your a precious son

I know what you mean it sucks

That was pretty raw. Thanks for sharing this video clip. Isn’t funny how things work out. No ducks on your trail cam , then heaps while your there. Then nothing again. Unexplainable. 100% has to be a higher power then us and lucky. Have a happy new year and a safe 2024

Why do our Louisiana ducks do not come here anymore ?

THANK YOU FOR SHARING

Loved this video. Got emotional myself as did i when you posted the one last time about losing him. My dad doesn't hunt but was there years ago when I got my first deer. its always somber in the woods. Love the world of the woods when everything is waking up around us. Love the tree and the prayer and the constant faith and family that you always keep visible. Thanks for the video. On a side note though @jmartinduckman, what back pack are you running? After flooding my waterproof blind bag last weekend,..... Enough said...... Thanks

😢 blessings and respect

Powerful. Inspirational. Legacy. God is good.

I pray some day you can go into that hole and just remember all the good times with your dad. It is a long road.

Awesome but yet Beautiful video Justin... Thanks for sharing and God Bless

Greetings from Colorado! The best thing for you to do in order to keep his memory alive is to hunt that spot and cherish old times. I lost my parents in 2008 and 2012. Not a day goes by when I don't think of them. When dad passed away in 2012, I lost three relationships, my father, my hunting partner and my best friend. However, I still hunt with my wife and daughters and talk about good old times and cherish fond memories. I share your pain but please fond memories alive. God bless!

Man this one hits hard!

I found all your 1sts are the hardest😢. He is always gonna show signs❤🙏 Justin. Happy New Year 🎉 To you and your wife and kids! JO JO IN VT 💞

Mr Justin id say there's absolutely no question your pops throws ya a bone as you said. I firmly believe those we love with all our hearts never fully leave. Some things may seem like a coincidence but I don't think so, I think GOD loves us sooo much that HE allows those that love us to continue to bless us even when they're gone. GOD bless every one of y'all and happy new year boys💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️

Martin....my Dad was my best friend (Pastor Claude) he loved Jesus, my Mom and hunting birds with his sons, brothers and nephews. I feel your brothers prayer. Let's continue to pass it on!

Great video brother 👍

I get you brother and those commenting. I’m walking a similar trail. Hunting and life continues but not the same. Gods good and in control. Thanks.

God bless brother!!

Lost my dad April of 2019 and I still struggle every buck season when me and my brother and our boys all go to camp. It’s the oddest feeling every year of the place seeming empty but feeling him there. The first 2 seasons were the worst and I sat many a hunts with an unloaded bow or rifle. The crazy part is those were the 2 best years of my 40 years in the woods as far seeing and taking the best bucks of my life! I often think that was my old man telling me to get off my sorry rearend and get to hunting lol. I look forward to seeing him again someday.

Consider yourself very blessed to have had a father worthy of publishing this video. I was similarly lucky to have great parents. Too many people don't, which causes a huge part of the problems with this country right now.

Praying for you

Thank you for sharing this video 😢 lost my dad in 2011 and my mom in 2022. But im glad that they are not lost, they just changed their address. God bless you and your family.

I want to thank you for sharing your memories with each of us. I hope I provided for my kids what your father clearly did for you. And what you will provide for your little boys. I said this on your instagram post, i know they have the best angel God has, to be watching over them and protecting them. God knows what to put on your heart each year and on that day, to show you heaven is real and you will see him again. Until then, he is shining down on you in very special ways that make perfect since to you.. God loves us. Bryant jernigan, Pintail Construction llc, Hernando MS