Appalachia - A Life Chasing Mountain Bucks

As a mountaineering hunter myself, this is spot on. Giants do exist, but they are tough deer and it requires tough hunting. It's like hunting an entirely different type of whitetail. Here in the mountains, deer are hard to spot over any type of longer distance, and they are much more cautious as well. I'd love to see more videos on this guy or what he's killed.

Enjoy while young, I'm 40 and I know that some people will say 40 is young. But I chased Mature Whitetails all over the Danielle boone NF, still do. But my knees don't work as well as they did 10 Years ago. I was always by myself, Now my son who is 15 goes with me. Nobody was crazy enough to climb the hills, or take the hikes I do or did. Lookin back on some of the spots I got into by myself, there's no way I would have been able to drag a deer out. But then again, when faced with a challenge you adapt and overcome. Great video, I'm glad there are still a few guy's out there like me, who aren't just playing video games at the house.

Glad to be able to call David my friend. You won’t find a better guy than him!

I've hunted with Dave and you'll never meet a more authentic guy. Great work on this piece, hope to see more!

My homeland!!! Nothing will ever top this..

Good video. I’d like to see more of this quality showcasing hunting in Appalachia, especially on public lands.

Wow...This one was well worth the watch...Ive hunted GA all my life and to us the only big deer is midwest or "Iowa". So to us, we have the least amount of knowledge of where the big deer are. There are big deer everywhere. GA, MS, AL, AR, VA, NC, TN...and WV....They are just where the people aint....

A fine example of a true Mountaineer. The bow hunting only counties hold world class deer if like to work hard and earn them.

I"ve hunted the KY Appalachian Mountains all my life. It's not for the faint of heart, buts it's a hunt that will never be compared to another. Very rewarding when consistent.

Just started hunting public land in Appalachia and it’s definitely the best place on earth.

Privileged to call David friend. This film is the raw truth about him and our state. Love it!

Him only hunting a handful of times a year is why he is successful. You only get one chance at a mature mountain buck. Great work 👍

Grew up hunting these bucks. Giants are here but they’re extremely difficult to find more less kill. It is such an awesome experience

Good job. The spirit of the wild is alive. Hunt on. Southern Michigan bowhunter.

Great video and story and he truly gets it on every level. Love this more than anything I’ve seen in awhile. Thanks because so many of us can relate to it.

Hunting Western NC bucks in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a challenge. Steep terrain, swirling winds, and mtn weather make the reward of being outdoors all that more rewarding. Respect for the land, animals, and people...spot on, and it makes ya a better hunter/person. Thank you for your video and for representing mountain folk.

Enjoyed watching this agree with everything he said. My experience is similar to his. I’ve hunted the mountains of East Ky since I was a kid. Late 40’s now. I want to experience hunting other places but my heart will always be in the mountains of East Ky. Great bucks here but it takes hard work.

Outstanding video. What a montaineer. More validation on just how important scounting is, learn some, and so able to relate to his need for the outdoors in terms of unplugging. Here's to a great season.

Thank you 🙏

Great video,brother, you are a real hunter, and gifted communicator. God bless you