Ryan Towle
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2021 COLORADO ARCHERY ELK: SOLO BACKPACK HUNT
This is my 2021 elk hunt. I backpacked solo into the Colorado backcountry with my bow for 15 days. My first experience both elk hunting and backpacking.
This is a self filmed vlog-style video, so I hope your able to follow along and enjoy what I was able to capture with my iphone.
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MY FIRST BUCK - 2020 CALIFORNIA ARCHERY DEERMY FIRST BUCK - 2020 CALIFORNIA ARCHERY DEER
MY FIRST BUCK - 2020 CALIFORNIA ARCHERY DEER
มุมมอง 8363 ปีที่แล้ว
IT FINALLY HAPPENED! Still in disbelief that I was able to successfully harvest a deer with my bow here in Southern California. I’ve been preparing for this moment for years and putting in the physical work since the beginning summer in my hunting spot to locate the deer. This by no means is an easy thing to do, but anyone can do it if you’re willing to put in the time and effort. I took my dee...
SHOOTING BROADHEADS WITH MY BOWSHOOTING BROADHEADS WITH MY BOW
SHOOTING BROADHEADS WITH MY BOW
มุมมอง 2564 ปีที่แล้ว
VLOG 02 Getting ready for season opener coming up in a couple weeks. I picked up a pack of QAD Exodus fixed-blade broadheads and tried to sight them in. Also, making sure the lawn stays hydrated!! IG: ryan towle

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  • @curtisgore1611
    @curtisgore1611 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can tell your beat up and tired and talking yourself out of it but you did pretty good.

  • @joehodgen7728
    @joehodgen7728 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your still a greenhorn .solo means your camp goes with you.it takes a lot of time and dedication to learn the elk ,and the country ,along with your limitations and abilities.good luck and stick with it . stay in the bush .you wont turn into a killer watching videos .

  • @joehodgen7728
    @joehodgen7728 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    if you packed in solo you dont pack out a bunch of bones . take the time and bone it out.

  • @lukebozeman-gr6vy
    @lukebozeman-gr6vy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoy the time alone; it’s invigorating and a great trip. Good on you! Why does everybody whisper? Speak up.

  • @bornhunter6171
    @bornhunter6171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cow call more often.

  • @knuckledragger2412
    @knuckledragger2412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Home starts screaming to your mind after a few weeks alone out there. Not to mention the physical abuse over a 2 week period. Nice work👍 Was out there for 8 days at beginning of season this year, was 90° everyday but 2. Hunting partner got sick and couldn't hunt. Heading back solo for the last 5 days.

  • @tatesmith6888
    @tatesmith6888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I’m going in two weeks and hope I’ll be as driven as you. What kind of boots were you wearing?

  • @brandonkelly2951
    @brandonkelly2951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man buddy you were hunting in one of my use to be favorite places to hunt! I know all those canyons killed lots of bulls in there. I'm 99% sure I know the guy who killed the big bull you were chasing.

  • @jaydubb8445
    @jaydubb8445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man, love to see the hard work you put in!’

  • @fishingwithphil2582
    @fishingwithphil2582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video buddy

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Appreciate it

  • @sethchitester5205
    @sethchitester5205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! One of the best I’ve seen yet. Looking forward to this seasons video!

  • @kylerreed3895
    @kylerreed3895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What camera set up/battery charger did you use for this! Enjoyed the footage

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Video was all shot on my iPhone 11. For batteries I used an Anker 20000mAh and a fold out solar battery I got on Amazon

  • @thetintwizardsllc3128
    @thetintwizardsllc3128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That my plan for this year go solo over the counter in coloroado thank you for sharing man

  • @joeybennett1491
    @joeybennett1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lapponias: it is the way. 👊🏹

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cant beat em for early season

  • @yergsadventures5198
    @yergsadventures5198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video👍🏻

  • @chriscolwell2691
    @chriscolwell2691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finished the video before reading it was your first try at packing in....crazy man...lol. Alone can be a big mental game...kudos for powering thru! Glad you had encounters cause that is a big boost to keep going for sure! Packing out that far back would have probably not been what you wanted to do! Thanks for sharing and good luck next year!!

  • @korycarson07
    @korycarson07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are you going to pack 250 pounds out by yourself? Hope you had a packer set up. Something to think about. We all like born and raised outdoors, but don't have to pack camp around all day everyday. Cool adventure, man. 👍🏻

    • @korycarson07
      @korycarson07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AH-mw8vi and I wasn't the only one who made that comment. 🖕🏻

  • @calineman
    @calineman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to you. Solo elk hunting isnt easy. Just the mental grind alone is tough. Maybe 2022 will be your year.

  • @nathanb79
    @nathanb79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff. Im planning my first elk hunt in Colorado for 2022. Do you mind sharing what unit this is?

  • @gbaughman3348
    @gbaughman3348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking of going solo next year. I often think of the pack out if I get one by myself. Perhaps may be line up a packing service in case. Interesting to watch your video, I always try and learn from videos like yours.

  • @rizi2187
    @rizi2187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ryan, I know what unit you where hunting and area, scouted that unit all summer needless to say that is a rough unit to hunt, my hats off to you thanks for sharing!

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Did you hunt the unit this year or end up deciding on a different one?

    • @rizi2187
      @rizi2187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryantowle9234 I turned in my tag and went OTC, after seeing your video I should've stayed in your unit. Where do you live?

  • @five9eight
    @five9eight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanted to do it solo or buddies back out? I did a solo Antelope in WY. Went solo but have friends out there. (I did get one, with the bow)

    • @five9eight
      @five9eight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was it intentionally a solo hunt?

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@five9eight Yeah I planned on doing it solo from the get go. Congrats on your antelope!

    • @five9eight
      @five9eight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Everyone is surprised when I talk solo backpack hunting. Think im nut because its "dangerous" and "what if something happens?" Hahaha

  • @Mntnere
    @Mntnere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. But try to focus more on one or two areas you've heard or seen them. You move too much and revisit some areas. Better off staying in one spot. Elk move and cover alot of territory. May have better chances. Glad you shared your adventures with us. Don't give up bud

  • @garyo4456
    @garyo4456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The odds will never be in your favor! That just part of what makes hunting so great…(beating the odds that are stacked against you!)

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival2064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks for sharing your adventure 👊🏻

  • @danny_the_K
    @danny_the_K 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your hunt. Locating elk is the biggest issue and you have learned a ton by the errors and choices you made, not just by the right choices. E.G. When the big bull got killed, where did his cows go? Who is tending them now. the 2 to 5 satellite bulls would become instant opportunities, but again, you have to find the cows. Oh BTW, you need to fix your mic audio levels, half the time I could barely hear your commentary. You can adjust the levels in post production to normalize the levels and increase them to make the video better. Good luck next year.

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! A lot errors to reflect on and lessons learned this year. Thanks for the heads up about the audio levels, and for checking out the video

  • @starkedifferenceoutdoors
    @starkedifferenceoutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Congrats!

  • @mountainbound
    @mountainbound 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome! Do you always hunt mule deer in the tree stand? I'm considering it for next CA bow season.

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude! This is my first year hunting but the stand is super effective

    • @mountainbound
      @mountainbound 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryantowle9234 This is my second season, and I got my first buck. check out the video on TH-cam @4600 0utdoors

  • @BowDisciples
    @BowDisciples 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man! Congrats, big accomplishment to harvest a big game animal with a bow!

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it man! Still feels crazy

  • @scual760
    @scual760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice Ryan!!

  • @mateos8083
    @mateos8083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is in CA? Congrats on your 1st buck. Must been easy to blood trail in fresh snow.

  • @travisbowman1743
    @travisbowman1743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What broadheads were you shooting, and why was it bent?

    • @ryantowle9234
      @ryantowle9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were the QAD Exodus full blade. Just from hitting my target a few times, and almost all of the blades chipped

  • @joemartinez4846
    @joemartinez4846 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video