Ira's 1st Deer Hunt - 2021

Published on October 17, 2021
Duration: 23:10

This video documents Ira's first big game hunt in Southern Idaho, focusing on the challenges and successes of deer hunting. It highlights the importance of range practice before the hunt, showcasing shooting from prone and sitting positions at various distances. The narrative follows the group's efforts to locate mule deer and whitetail bucks, including a successful badger hunt and observations of elk. The video emphasizes patience, perseverance, and the emotional journey of a first-time hunter, culminating in Ira's successful harvest of a large mule deer buck.

Quick Summary

Ira's first big game hunt in Southern Idaho involved extensive range practice with rifles like the Sawtooth Rifle 301 (.243) and a Mini-Fix (5.56). The hunt focused on mule deer and whitetail, with successful harvests including a badger and a large mule deer buck, emphasizing patience and accurate shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ira's First Deer Hunt
  2. 00:24Pre-Hunt Range Practice
  3. 01:16Shooting at 300 Yards
  4. 01:36Firearm Details: Rifle 301 & Mini-Fix
  5. 02:50Arrival in Southern Idaho
  6. 03:01Morning Glassing and Wildlife Sightings
  7. 04:09First Big Event: Badger Hunt
  8. 05:29Badger Engagement and Tenacity
  9. 07:14The Next Day: Hunting for Deer
  10. 08:06Driving Around and Visiting Amish Market
  11. 08:41Spotting Mule Deer and First Harvests
  12. 10:40Morning Hunt and Breakfast Break
  13. 11:12Evening Hunt with Ira
  14. 13:01Stormy Morning Hunt
  15. 13:54Observing Whitetail Bucks Fighting
  16. 14:30Snowy Morning Hunt and Buck Sightings
  17. 15:15Frustration and Renewed Hope
  18. 16:02Pursuing a Large Mule Deer Buck
  19. 17:17The Shot and Tracking the Buck
  20. 18:13Recovery of the Mule Deer Buck
  21. 19:10Details of the Buck Harvest
  22. 20:38Celebrating the Successful Hunt
  23. 20:52Overall Experience and Gratitude
  24. 22:08Reflecting on the Giant Buck

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in Ira's first deer hunt?

During the hunt, a Sawtooth Rifles Rifle 301 chambered in .243 with a Trash Panda silencer was used by Jada. The narrator utilized a Mini-Fix rifle chambered in 5.56, equipped with a Jumbo Shrimp silencer.

What kind of practice did Ira do before his first big game hunt?

Before the hunt, Ira engaged in range practice, shooting at steel targets from prone and sitting positions, both supported by tripods. This practice extended to distances of 200, 300, and 380 yards to build confidence.

What wildlife was observed during the Idaho hunt?

The hunting trip in Southern Idaho offered abundant wildlife sightings, including moose, antelope, numerous deer (mule and whitetail), and a herd of elk. A badger was also successfully hunted during the expedition.

How was Ira's first big game animal harvested?

Ira's first big game animal, a large mule deer buck, was harvested after a well-placed shot to the lungs. The group waited approximately two hours after the shot before tracking and recovering the buck.

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