Traditional Bow Hunting Mule Deer with Clay Hayes - spot and stalk 

clay my friend , your videos take me back to a time when the night before the hunt we sat across the campfire,no phone no yifi,just the hiss of old lantern a cup of coffee sharpening broad heads on cedar shafts in anticipation of the morning hunt , well done friend well done!

This movie captures the true essence of bowhunting. Thank you for creating this Clay. Truly fantastic.

Outstanding Mr. Hayes! As someone new to this (less than a two months with a bow in my hands) I keep coming back to your other videos to help keep me in tune with what it means to be a bow hunter a conservationist and a caretaker of the land and wildlife. It's not the kill. It's being outdoors and one with nature. Videos like this reinforce the relationship between bow hunters and the land they walk, the journeys they take, the miles and hours spent preparing for the hunt and being prepared to bring nothing home other than memories of the trek. And being happy with either outcome. I'll be watching this one over and over. Thank you. Richard.

I shared this film with all my members of the Federation of Swiss Bowhunters. I'm sure they'll love it.

@Clay Hayes Holy Moses at that ram at the end 13:33 ...beautiful sheep. Clay, you and I are from the same neck of the woods. I grew up in central FL hunting and fishing Green Swamp, Richloam, Croom, Citrus WMAs, Withlacoochee River. I've spent some time recently in Apalachicola National Forest around Sopchoppy looking for a place to move to. We've been overrun here in Zephyrhills by "progress".Oddly enough I lived in Idaho as well for about 6 years. Volunteered with Idaho Fish & Game and Hunted around the Boise basin as well as North Idaho based out of CDA. Your content and the parts of your life you've shared with the public caught my attention instantly for obvious reasons. So many wonderful memories of Idaho. Your videos are the next best thing to still being there and I thank you for them.

Clay - keeps raising the bar. A scholar and gentlemen, the trad world is damn lucky to have you. Thanks for these vids, and hopefully inspiring a new generation of bowhunters and conservationists.

Please don't ever stop making videos.... Appreciate what you do to keep us all motivated. Keep the content coming.

Very, very, very good movie. You captured the spirit of traditional bowhunting like not many people did before. Thank you!

This was incredible. I've been shooting trad bows for 34 years. Dad started me when I was 4, I'll be 38 in Oct. Point is I'm still learning and every years something different happens that teaches me something new. 2 years ago it was a miss on a massive whitetail spot and stalk that put me down wind with in 10 yards "soft ground". I blew the shot. Now I shoot 3 under which has helped my accuracy but I have added your lessons "tips" to my shooting routine. Just tonight I was "blind bailing" in the back yard with one arrow over and over and over getting to anchor, holding, head to arrow, then "push the hand away". I even was going through the motions in the shower like you did in the beginning of this video. I've been mostly instinctive with bad form....not any more...my goal for this fall.....shoot like you.

Wow what a wonderful video. A year ago, your videos inspired me to give archery a try. My family is very disconnected from skills like archery or shooting or even camping so I never knew anything about archery until I was in my 20's. I fell in love with it. 3 months ago I started making my own arrows per your instructional videos. A month ago I made a bow vise and set a few staves up to season. I just want to say thank you. Inadvertently you introduced me to something I thought would be a fun hobby but has become a passion.

Well done Clay. Awesome video! As a traditional bow hunter I believe you captured the spirit of traditional hunting.

Another excellent video. As a traditional archer who constantly questions why I use traditional tackle when I could pick off deer with a compound bow at 50 yards, it's good to be reminded that it isn't about fast results in a technology driven world it's about doing the work to get there. That means working on your shooting, tuning your bow, building your own arrows, getting closer, hiding better, reading the wind and making that final shot.

It's the time we love,to harvest something is a + yeah I've only hunted Oregon and I can't let that go, I've been building my own longbows for a year now and found part of myself that was waiting to come out, clay you help out a lot with your mind set and wild misdom,thank you for being you and always shoot sticks:)

Good to see you making another clip Clay, camerawork ,filming and editing heading to the next level. Some magnificent country must have been awesome just being a part of it all congratulations.

Flat out awesome! What a perfect picture of what traditional bow hunting is all about!

look like a documentary but better than documentary, love it

Enjoyed the video very much! Thanks, Clay, and keep them coming. Thanks, also, to your PBS sponsor and the other donors!

excellent work Clay ,this is the perfect time of the year to release that.I've considered that trip for several years.

This is truly an inspiration. I don't know whether you'll read this or not, but I'm the only traditional archer in my area (everyone "upgrades" to compounds) and this means a lot to me.

I just got into traditional archery about 3 weeks ago and man you're a big inspiration. You've got a new fan. don't stop doing what you're doing.

Awesome documentary, Clay. Still blown away by the beautiful images. And you really managed to depict an attitude , that got almost forgotten these days. One that is precious and respectable. ATB, Bernhard

One word: INSPIRING. Thanks for sharing with us.

Clay ole Fred Bear is smiling down on you.Keep making them great vids and keep ole Fred happy.

Fantastic film and so many true words spoken. Thanks for this.

Clay, simply awesome. Thanks for expressing so many of the feelings and emotions that I have while out bowhunting. Keep up good work and I can't wait for the next video.

Great documentary into a Bow Hunters life. Loved how you talked and described about that distance with in the strike zone. Carl.

Well done Clay. Brings back memories of Idaho in my youth. I lived there in the late 50's and early 60's. Bet I'd have to go a bit further now than then to get into 'nobody around' country..:-)

Well worth the wait to see this film! Amazing film!!

I'm laid up for archery season, so I've been compensating by watching many hunting videos. Yours have some of the best cinematography of all I've watched! Great!

Awesome video that truly captures the spirit of the hunt.

Another bullseye, Clay. Outstanding! Thank you for putting the essence of bowhunting to film.

Well worth the wait Clay!

Really enjoy watching someone who gets it! Thanks for a great film!

Another truly incredible film Clay! There is something about your films that just ring "true" to the real spirit of hunting and the outdoors. Outstanding!

That was great Clay. Thank you so much.

Beautiful. I will be sharing this video on my page & other groups. Thank you Clay. Many blessings.

I love your videos bud. I could watch them all day!

Congrats on another exceptional film Clay.....and on the Mulie!

inspirational as always...top notch. thanks for putting this together Clay.

I personally feel like a hunter that chooses a traditional bow and equipment in a sense has chosen to expand/enlarge his world 🌎 make the trails longer the hunt harder and thus more rewarding... I love bow rifle all of it but traditional archery will always have a special place in my heart.

Everything about this was absolutely spot on. I was glued to the screen the entire time!

You never disappoint Clay! Great work yet again!!!!

Awesome stuff Clay! Thank you for reminding us all what a wonderful world we live in and our connection to it. We came from the earth. We are molded by the earth. And we will return to the earth. I wish more would realize these simple facts and embrace the tremendous gift we have all been given and cherish it as you have so powerfully done. All I can say Thank you my brother. I does my heart good to know there are people like you on this journey with me. Steve

This will become one I will watch over and over again. Absolutely beautiful work Clay! Thank you for bringing this to us! All the best brother!

Another amazing video on what hunting is truly about. I love hunting with my recurve. It's not the easiest but it's the most rewarding. Well done.

Kept waiting for this video to come out. Awesome job, not only on the cinematography, but the words were true to the core.

Once again Clay, you have out done yourself!!

Awesome video man. Couldn't have said it better myself. Nothing like when everything comes together, that perfect moment when everything lines up and all the hard work pays off. All the hours spent getting to that moment are the real magic.

Outstanding video, a pleasure to watch, cant bow hunt in England will have to use an outfitter in the US to complete my dream before I get to old (61yrs). Many thanks for your traditional bow shooting tips they have worked wonders with my shooting. Keep them coming.

Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful country!

Great film Clay! You have a real talent for making these films.

Great video Clay, what an adventure!

yet again. another awesome video explaining what the hunt is truly about. good job man! looking forward to the next!

Amazing Video! I loved every minute of it. Loved reading your book as well!

Outstanding hunt and video. I'm glad to see that there are others who enjoy the challenge of the hunt and not just the trophy on the wall. Thanks for sharing what we do and why we do it in such great videos. If you ever find yourself in Virginia, bring your bow and hit me up.

Awesome video!! Please keep making these, man.

Awesome video and music. Videography was top notch! Glad to see you got your tag filled. Thanks for the content! 👍🏻🏹

This was one of the best hunting vids I've seen on youtube. Awesome story and story telling. Well done, I enjoyed it.

one of the most amazing hunting videos i have ever found online..

Now that is real hunting! Awesome video!

Once again, Fantastic Clay!! :-)

Yes I have been wanting to watch this!

Awesome video Clay......I thoroughly enjoy your work! Such beautiful country too! You and your crew are really fortunate to experience the outdoor adventures that have come your way. Thanks so much for sharing your work. Have a great, safe hunting season this year.....can't wait for your next film! Best of luck, Cade.

All i can say. Is WOW. That was an awesome short film. Great work.

All I can say is "WOW" that was a great video I'm in aww the footage and the message you were sharing , it hit home ! Nice work and congrats on your trophy !!!

A truly awesome film. Well done.

Absolutely stunning, well produced, and made with complete love of the wild. Well done, brother. Well done

Awesome video Clay, it's all of the elements of the true adventure where the journey not the end result is what counts most, and outdoorsmanship and camaraderie are valued as much if not more than a trophy or the size of the horns! Well done!

Breathtaking work!!

The cinematography of these films is great 👍 love it

Awesome! Truly inspiring... Can't wait for the season to open this Fall!

As always Clay, phenomenal video. Thanks for the traditional motivation, I will be out in Idaho Unit 39 with the longbow this season.

What a great film. It represents everything i want out of a hunt.

Mr. Hayes, That is an amazing video. Great job, well done and a great representation of our sport. I love it, please keep up the outstanding work.

"..... killing is the least of it ..."! Ah, beautifully said - you guys are true hunters!

Most excellent video, I've hunted that tall country in Idaho and you captured it spot on with this film, thank ye kindly

awesome been waiting for this video did not disappoint

Thank you for this outstanding and honest video. Awesome!

And that my friends, is what it's all about. Actual hunting, real stalking, real skill honed over the years. Well done!

Very well put together,Loved it..

Absolutely Stunning film work. Loved watching every second. I shared it on the 3Rivers Facebook page so hope you get some more eyes on it. Great work!

Excellent video. Just starting into longbow hunting. I'm focusing on developing my skills this next year and making a goal to get out in two years.

This was a great video. Thank you.

Man that is one of the best video's I've seen in a long time🍻👊👍 keep up the good work Clay. I really liked the part with the tent at night time. That was amazing.

Wow, congrats on a great buck! You definitely earned that one. Awesome video as well.

Great video. Looks like it was an amazing trip.

Brillant just Brilliant many thanks to all involved

Outstanding, inspiring video.....Bravo

Wow, that's was a great video!

Mad respect for you Clay

Outstanding video!

Thanks for the encouragement...

Great video, love your stuff. Real inspiration for us traditional archers who want to hunt trad. Think hanging around compound guys you get a real complex about how much you should draw back, the speed of your arrow, etc. I'm new to archery in general and started with a traditional longbow. Never saw the appeal in a compound, never shot one, never intend to. Thanks for the inspiration and reminding us trad guys about the meaning of "hunt" and the connection to mother Earth.

Superb video guys . You lot got me in .

I thought id seen all your videos, man this one was awesome

absolutely wonderful thanks

absolutely amazing video.

Excellent video.

Nicely done. Like your tee shirt too.

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