Stone Sheep Hunt in British Columbia: Marathon of Dreams
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- 11 days. 51 miles on foot. 29,643 vertical feet. That's what it takes for Jason Hairston, Donald Trump Jr., and Brendan Burns to achieve their goals of hunting Stone sheep with Gundahoo River Outfitters in British Columbia. Climbing through visually stunning yet punishingly difficult terrain, Marathon of Dreams celebrates the challenges of hunting the mountain ranges of North America.
Awesome.. great to see Jr whom could financially afford to do anything test and punish himself in Gods bounty.. kudos and much respect. Great shooting to all..
I've watched this hunt five times now. I watch it with my three year old son and he just loves it. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I thank Kuiu for an excellent product and everything you guys do for us hunters.
RIP Jason! You revolutionized the gear Industry!
Wow. I just recently got around to watching the Joe Rogan Podcast he was on a few weeks ago. Seemed like a real great guy with everything going for him. Smart, athletic, motivated, handsome and business savvy. I saw your comment and was like, what does he mean RIP? Googled it. So sad.
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There is nothing easy about a sheep hunt like that- congrats to the hunters and thanks for bringing us along.
Its nice to know that Don Jr. is a respectful sportsman, and a hard core one at that! Don, Good shot sir....there are a lot of us out here wishing you and your family the best- we are with you!
The camera work in this video is top notch!
Thanks for coming to BC and contributing to the conservation and protection of our sheep.
Explain how this group, Kuiu Hunting and Donald Jr contributed to the conservation and protection of British Columbia Stone Sheep. Donald Jr.'s Old Man signed the bill that allowed hunters to murder bear cubs in their dens in Alaska State, no doubt at the urging of the Junior.......I am sure Junior could have convinced his Old Man NOT to sign it if Junior wanted really to defend bear cubs.
@@corbenm418 ----Most of you trophy hunters think you are big real life warriors shooting unarmed animals, using spotting scopes, telescopic sights, and weapons that can kill at 500 yards or more. Now apparently you even like to kill them and even their babies by flushing them out of their dens. Total Little Complete Punks.
@@corbenm418 --- I am NOT totally anti-hunting. I am about 50-50. If hunting, even for trophies, is done ethically, responsibly, if conservation of the species and quick kills of the target is foremost, if the meat is eaten / donated, and if it is the "Hunt of a Lifetime" for the hunter with the rules of "fair chase" adhered to as defined by Teddy Roosevelt, then I can accept it. I trek and climb all over Western Canada and some in the USA, I am the first to admit that if I was born in some previous era, I would have to hunt to survive in the wilderness. That said, I do NOT consider the shooting of bear cubs or adult bears in their dens in Alaska to be "hunting" or "sport". I call it blatant animal murder. Simple as that.
@@corbenm418 ----And as far as me being a "keyboard warrior", you youngster, people like me through the power of the word have successfully banned the hunting of the Grizzly Bear in British Columbia and Alberta Provinces, Canada. The Grizzly is nearly extinct in the Continental USA when it once roamed from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. In Western Canada it is threatened, and people like me have no intention on allowing people like you to exterminate it here like you have done in 99% of the Western Continental USA. It took 100 years to eliminate the Grizzly there, it may take 100 years to bring it back, I suggest you hunters put your money and your efforts into bringing it back in some remote areas of the USA Mountain West - which do exist - and getting ranchers and townspeople on your side in the conservation of this species.
Whenever I need motivation I watch this video! Stone sheep is my #1 bucket list. Beautiful country and animal!
R.I.P. Jason. I know as a fan I miss you and we never met. Keep looking down at your family and friends to keep them safe.
Breathtaking camera work. Great job to the whole team.
Great video guys! It was a pleasure meeting all of you up there!
Respect to all those involved. Special props to the camera crew. Top Notch work in difficult and unpredictable conditions.
amazing
this is my style of hunting. nothing should come easy, and how much sweeter is the feeling knowing how hard you worked for it?!!?! Thank you for sharing and please keep doing what you're doing. Regards Jamie
Thanks for taking us along....
Keep Hunting Great!!!🦅 Congratulations on them beautiful tropheys!!! Great job guys!!!
Great camera work and story telling. What an epic hunt. You guys are your own best promotion.
One hell of a fine ram!! Great footage could watch that bullet wash all the way in. Fantastic quality, this will be legendary one day!!
The longterm effects of repeated head trauma from football and other contact sports is really devastating. RIP Jason Hairston.
why?
youtuber Repeated concussions can cause CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and lead to unexpected mood swings and depression, even to the point of suicide, as in this case. Many military veterans and professional contact sport athletes end up getting it to some degree. RIP Jason, your inspiration and drive to be successful lives on in all the lives you touched.
Great and meaningful film and hunt in an amazing place on our planet. Take it for what it is , there is no need to look at it through a political lens. Very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hairston.
Wow.... Simply just beautiful! Amazing film!
Karl here in Denver. Beautiful experience, beautiful production. Well done all.
Thanks for watching, Karl!
Fantastic video guys! Definitely a bucket list item for me!
NEVER have I seen DTJ hunt. AWESOME! Don, if you read this, GREAT Job brother! So proud of you and your Father and the great things both of you do. I am disabled now and can not hunt as once I did but live through you guys. Thank you so much! And To KUIU, Another Great video. Love it.
Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it. It's top notch.
Cracked me up Paul Bride, Smoking after all that!!! Great hunt gentlemen. Thank you for sharing the experience as well.
Best film yet!
That is some amazing country....I hope to someday hunt sheep....well done guys!
Great video, kept them coming
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Great footage! Makes me wanna go scrambling in the mountains...
Amazing video, what an experience!
Great video good people good places and good times that's what it is all about.
Loved it Jason can only envy you with that sort of hunting on your back door.
Super sweet video, that country is so gnarly! Gorgeous scenery and STRAIGHT UP
Love how that gear looks and performs! Just wish i could afford it 😬
my respect for the cameraman!
Awesome video. Congratulations! 👍👍
Anyone else catch the "super sonic" (not sure the right name for it) of that shot? It was amazing. I've only seen that when jet fighters zoom by 😂🤣😅. Phenomenal shot.
AMAZING VIDEO !!!
So So good guys I loved every minute. Thank you very much for sharing
One day.....👍🏻 awesome video! Rip Jason
Great video!! And excellent camera work! Not a fan of the shot on the second ram, chasing a wounded sheep is nothing like chasing a wounded moose or elk, but, you got’m! Congrats x2! Can’t wait to be chasing BC stones this coming August :D
Thank you.
Great filming only have one problem and I only say this because I know you are an absolute and dedicated sheep fanatic .so my brother, don't you think you should let the shooter touch him first,seems only fair to me.love your enthusiasm and also your stage presence .you represent your company products as convincing and professional, just like we like it down here in South West Louisiana. Keep 'em coming
Wow! Very well done.
Our family friend Shane Dronett (lineman of the Falcons)
He had several concussions threw out his football career and also tragically took his own life. You can Google Shane's story and it may shed light on Jason and his career, No one knows what it brings in your life but apparently its not good. RIP Jason, you lived it large!
Awesome! Congratulation!
Unbelievable rugged terrain to navigate great job all !
hats off
Awsome hunt!
More videos please! I’m loving my new Kuiu gear
We miss you Jason
brenden must be a cousin - good going - that much tougher with a bow
great photography too - here is where you earn it
Don's sheep was..."YUUGE"
Damn fine work!
Awesome video
What was all the fumbling around with the sheep still at 100yards only to then have to shoot him on the move?
keep at it don jr defie the haters and keep on hunting
hunted dall in the wrangel mts of alaska - no horses
RIP Jason!
Very Cool.
So cool hope I can do that one day
We hope so too--good luck, and call us if you need help with a gear list (our customer service reps have some that they can give you)!
Sure proud of ya
awesome video, a dream hunt, except for the part where you ruin your heart lungs and legs getting up there. that's hard hunting and great shooting.
The greatest American Presidents were dedicated to our country and the preservation of its national treasures. I'm so thankful that Donald Trump Jr. has such a strong connection to the outdoors and can help our American President make sound decisions when it comes to wildlife, public lands, and the security of American citizens. Only fools leave their doors open for thieves to come in and steal; The Trumps are no fools. True Americans wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks Jason for showing the human side of such a prominent figure.
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dudertube1 thank you. I realize there is a struggle between industry and conservation, but those wild places were protected for a reason.
A little heavy on the slow-mo, dramatic music, and product placement, but I love sheep and sheep hunting.
Product placement? Oh. You figured out the subliminal messages about Pepsi, didn't you.
@@kuiuultralight butthurt.
Awesome.
Was that an Ultra 6500 Jason was using? I'm just wondering because I thought there was only an Ultra 6000
Good eye! The ULTRA 6000 is currently the largest pack in the ULTRA line--the one Jason is wearing in this film is a prototype ULTRA 6500 that he was field-testing. No word yet on whether it's going to be in the line.
amazing
I would be your wing man any day DJ. R.I.P JH.
Great Rams!
Why is there a bow in the thumbnail? It was a rifle hunt, right?
Epic!
Closest thing to mountaineering.
A well earned trophy that any hunter would be proud of. Good to see Trump junior is interested in hunting and the production of a first class video with a top notch Outfitter.
Nice video and hunts. I knew Jason's ram was going run....way too much movement for sheep. Those suckers have insane vision and don't tolerate anything out of the normal. Congrats again!
Sweetness!
How do you get the meat out? Or do you?
On their backs until they get back to the horses. Just like any other sheep hunt😁.
Great camo pattern. If your ever in fort nelson and need some advice holler at me
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What caliber was Don using to take that sheep?
I don't have the info on what Don was shooting--Jason was shooting 7mm Magnum on a borrowed rifle (his 6.5 Creedmore got caught up in customs).
Gorgeous country, good rams and good on the hunters and the crew. I am glad the administration affiliates are for and not against hunting and trophy hunting in particular. However, as a veteran sheep hunter, I am sure the late JOC is trembling in his grave and cussing at himself for Romantasizing sheep hunting to such elevated levels where it has now become a rich man's sport. I suggest the viewers to read chapter 13 (The famous head hunters) of JOC's last book "Confessions of a gun writer".
Amen
What happened to all the wild sheep in the USA??? Hunted out?? Or to use a less politically correct term, massacred and slaughtered ??? Nothing wrong with the habitat, most of the USA mountain west is still pretty wild.
What guns and calibers were you using,
SO SAD TO HEAR OF JASON TAKING HIS OWN LIFE! EVEN WHEN SOMEONE SEEMS TO HAVE IT ALL, YOU NEVER KNOW THE DEMONS THEY FACE ALONE! :( RIP JASON, MAY THE LORD FORGIVE YOU!
Great video, loved it! My only suggestion would have been to edit out the running rear shot.
Thanks for watching! We understand the sentiment, but we believe in showing the events of a hunt, warts and all, and not pretending to be some unattainable standard. We've done the same on other hunts, when our guys haven't made a perfect drop--it'd be dishonest not to show it, as long as it's not promoting recklessness. We appreciate your comments and your support!
Thanks for keeping it real. When those parts get edited out, it contributes to the unrealistic, popular view of hunting most non hunters possess.
Amazing hunt! Whats rifle?
Jr.'s a decent shot.
But what's wrong with tree stands.....
Nothing! It's just...challenging to set them up near sheep.
Because there are no trees at that elevation.....
DONNY BOY.dont come back too Canada,because we will make that experience a living HELL.this is not a threat,but a promise.
Shut your pie hole commie.
Lol such a awkward handshake/high five at 6:45 😂😂😂
It's only awkward if you make it awkward, Chicken Joe. A solid 80's-movie high-five is hard to pull off.
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It's called adrenaline my friend
I would love to know how much they spent on gear
Not much at all since Jason (the primary Hunter, narrator and editor of this video) was the founder and president of KUIU - top shelf mountain hunting apparel.
@@johnbruder4055 not even a 1/10th of what a Stone Sheep hunt costs NOW! tag - $10,000.00 (State or Province), + $10,000 for the hunt (Outfitter), + $10,000.00 for the kill (Outfitter), + tips to the guides (average of 20% = $2,000.00 - $4,000.00), + Air fare $750.00 - $1000.00 (EST.) = FOR A TOTAL OF BETWEEN $35,000.00 -$50,000.00!!!
@@MrMITCHELL959 As a resident of BC I just have to pay $60 for a tag and then get myself out to the mountains...
Great video, what calibre rifles were they using?
Jason was shooting 7mm Magnum on a borrowed rifle (his 6.5 Creedmore got hung up in customs). I'm not sure what Don Jr. was shooting.
I think its funny how he was whispering with a ram 530 yards away, anyways, this was actually a pretty good film
Thanks for watching, Andrew! They whisper because (a) sound carries in surprising ways in the open mountains and (b) in case there are any nearby sheep they're not aware of, they don't want to spook those ones and scare off the ram.
Thanks for great video, guys! Which cameras do you use to create your incredible movies?
We're big fans of the Sony Alpha cameras. The primary camera on this film was the A7, with backup from a Canon 5DIV and a Canon SX60 for super long-distance shots. Previous films were shot on the A7S, which is better for low-light. We have had a good experience with the SX60 for long-range stuff, and recommend it to anyone shooting film of animals at long ranges.
Thanks again!
Thats a long walk back
I do believe Jason drops the F bomb at 17:41 Hahahaha
My uncle got one about 10 years back. Won the tag in a lottery.
I hope guys that good meat doesn't go to waste 😊
Jr's the man!!!
Ill vote for Don T. Jr. when he runs for prez........Simply because he knows the value of earning your meals.... Well done.
Congratulations nice trophies🤨
RIP
It's not a sheep, it's a stone bighorn !
they are more beautiful alive than dead
Actually, Stone’s and Dall’s sheep are thinhorn sheep, not Bighorn sheep.
I really enjoy your products and have turned many of my hunting buddies onto them. They are tough and get the job done in the mountains. I understand there is nothing political in this film, from what has been stated previously, but I feel as a company you are still representing the hunting community when you put out media. A majority of the hunters buying your products hunt and rely on public land. This would have been a great time to see how DJ stands on public land issues, such as the current re-evaluation of the sage grouse policy. His father's policy and drill baby drill mentality it definitely not in line with good habitat conservation. I would like to think I am supporting a company that stands and represents conservation when given the opportunity. If things do not change I will definitely be supporting another company that supports funding public lands, access and habitat conservation. Thank you.
Hey Mike, thanks for your comments, and for your support! While we understand that you have questions on these policies, our focus when putting out a film like this is to tell the story of the hunt, and an interview about (for example) sage grouse policy would derail the flow of the story entirely.
This is not to say your questions aren't legitimate--they are! We can't speak to top-level policy, because we aren't THAT close to the President; however, what we do know is that Don Jr. is a strong advocate for public lands conservation and has lobbied the President hard to support policies on public land access that are favorable towards hunting. It's Don Jr.'s absolute favorite activity, and so for him, at least, it doesn't make sense to support policies that would harm it.
As for KUIU's stance on public lands: KUIU is, and always has been, strongly in support of public lands access, both in our mentality and in our charitable giving. Most of the questioning of our support has been from marketing campaigns from our competitors, trying to make the claim that we are somehow less committed because we don't brag about what we do. KUIU financially supports a number of organizations that we believe are effective at lobbying for public lands access, and frankly, we don't believe that we should have to make a big deal out of it: we're all in this together, after all. It would be insane for us not to support conservation and land access: we'd be reducing the number of potential customers out there...which would be bad for our business!
Jason's relationship with Don Jr. is primarily based on their shared love of hunting, not on political expediency. However, know that Jason, KUIU, and (as far as we can speak for him) Don Jr. are all advocates for hunters, and that we're doing as much as we possibly can to ensure that anyone can go hunt our public lands for years to come.
@@kuiuultralight -----It is all very nice that Donald Jr likes BC and it is very nice he worked his butt off in this hunt and respected the rules of fair chase and respected our laws in not taking an illegal ram, but everyone should remember this hunt took place in Canada and the US President Does NOT have any jurisdiction here. Although I mostly like the Trump Family in many ways, I was SEVERELY unhappy with Trump Senior (US Prez) signing the bill that allowed hunters to kill bear cubs in their dens in Alaska, that issue alone makes me NOT TO WELCOME Trump Junior to my country and province.
Splendor Sine Occasu I understand your concern and likewise don’t support killing bear cubs in their dens. However, wouldn’t it be wiser to let Trump Jr.’s opinions and actions speak for themselves instead of assuming he holds the same view as his gather? And, even if he does, showing him respect as a fellow human and directly asking him about his views on the subject would be much more convincing to other people than attacking him with claims based upon faulty reasoning. If Trump Jr. has made any statement himself regarding killing bear cubs in dens, please let me know.
@@josie4065 ---Trump Sr does not hunt. Trump Jr does. Therefore it is reasonable to assume Trump Jr counselled his father on signing that Alaska Hunting Bill. If Trump Jr disagreed with that Bill his father signed, he should have said so publically loud and clear. He sure is in the "limelight and spotlight" about a lot of other things, so he could have at least addressed the Hunting Community about it, of which he is a very prominent member. And I did ask Trump Jr about that Alaska Hunting Bill on his Twitter Page, but got no response.
The millionaires are about the only people that can afford to hunt sheep these days...