I’m not a new follower or a novice hunter happening upon your stuff. I’ve had similar health issues at the wrong time before and I wanted to leave a note that I respect the hell out of you telling a story like this. It’s years old now as a tv program, but it still strikes me in the heart to see you struggle with health, pride, and what it means to tickle that line between tough and stupid. I appreciate the full spectrum and I will make it a point to catch up on these older seasons as the winter wears on this year. Its a good reminder that I need to get working out to be prepared for my next opening day.
Thanks for that comment. It is a fine line, for sure. Sometimes my mind doesn't listen to my body and I end up in situations like this episode shows. It has happened a few other times. As I get older, I get a bit smarter in how I handle it and I seem to be better and knowing when it is time to let my liver rest. Thanks for watching.
As a new hunter, a fellow Nevada grad, an Elko resident, and someone who also suffers from a disease prone to flair ups, I feel for you Randy. Thanks for the shows, and best of luck to you on your next Nevada hunt.
I wish you did not have flare ups. But, my reason for showing that was to try illustrate that even though this hunt was a bust, I try my best to take each day as a blessing and take advantage of all future hunts that come my way. Best to you.
Well said, and you're right, it's part of the journey. Not every day will be sunshine and rainbows, nor every hunt for that matter. But it makes us stronger and strive to take advantage of the opportunities presented to us. Hope you have a good, healthy season.
Watching your dedication, whether good or bad is inspiring. Not only to hunters to hunt but for people to live. Thank you for capturing our country in way thats relatable, transparent and truthfully. From Osan AB, South Korea, shoot straight and God bless.
Randy, this a great lessons learned video for folks unfamiliar with western climate. People that have never hunted in this dry, arid climate do not understand how easy it is to get dehydrated; it sneaks up on you and by the time you feel it, it's too late. I've lived in AZ now for 13 years, and I still mismanage my hydration from time to time; this weekend on a mountain bike ride as a matter of fact! Plus we're not as young as we used to be!
+Jeremy Courtney - Very true. Add to that fact I have a strange liver condition where dehydration is very harmful and it was a tough few days. Hydration is key in arid climates, even in cold or heat, and especially at high elevations,
Much respect Randy. I searched this video out when it was mentioned in another of your videos. I too have a hidden debilitating disease that I work thru as I hunt public land and teach my twin sons how to hunt. You just became my top role model and most relatable TH-cam star. Thank you.
great video, randy. you connected the dot between yourself and us public land hunter. your job is not as simple as seen on t.v. me and my relatives here in CA have been supporting your sponsors ever since we starting watching your show. keep up the hard works.
Thank you so much for sharing your illness with us, I suffer from non alcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis my liver keeps me from going hunting which I would love to do one day so I kinda live through hunting videos I feel like I can understand what you are feeling. Thank you so much for posting these video.
I love everything I see you in from TV to your podcasts and as a guest on other's podcasts to TH-cam. I love the authenticity you bring to the story and the passion for DIY hunts on public land. Not all of us are in perfect shape nor young as we used to be. I learned hiking with my scouts years ago that we don't sip water in Nevada, we gulp with gusto, and that still might not be enough. I've seen you in a few Nevada hunts now and I'm glad about that! It seems to me that Nevada is treated as the red-headed stepchild of western hunting, so to speak, even though there are some real trophies to be had in some magnificent country throughout the state. I shot my first deer in an area not far from where you're hunting in this video. Great memories. Glad you made it out, and I hope to see you keep making fresh tracks.
I graduated from college in Reno and lived in Nevada for almost six years prior to moving to Montana, so I have explored much of that amazing state. I will take any tag I can get in Nevada. Thanks for the kind comments. Good luck this season.
I love that they show the so called failures of the hunt. Nevada is definitely a hard place to hunt and most of hunting is just that. It is hard. But I consider what people call failures a learning experience. Not all my hunts end in a successful hunt but really more lesson learned and preparation for the next hunt. Great show and keep up the great work.
This show mean s a lot to us regular hunters because iin the end this is what hunting big game is all about keep your chin and thanks for posting these real videos because there's so much more to hunting then killing be safe n have a great holiday sir
Your videos are the best Randy ! Can't get enough, I have to keep myself from binge watching all of em, forcing myself to just watch one a day so I don't run out of vids to watch....lol.
Fred Bear said it best... "A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be". You truly proved it in this episode Randy. Great show and fantastic country. I'm glad I found your channel and am looking forward to watching many more great episodes! PS...Glad to see someone else shootin' a Bowtech!
How often do you come across rattlesnakes on these desert hunts? All those rocks looked like perfect habitat - this Canadian would have been on high alert looking for snakes as I'm not a fan ...
Good to hear. I think I would be worried about putting my hands up on a ledge or stepping over a rock/log. But then many people are very concerned about bears up here in Canada and for the most part I don't give them a second thought!
Another great video Randy. Keep em coming. My boys and I love your videos. I live at the base of the Ruby Mountains and know how steep they are to hunt. I love having them in my backyard. Take care of yourself.
Thank you. It is part of what I deal with each day. But, I know a lot of people with much worse conditions, so I am grateful for what I have. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for doing this show, its because of these episodes i feel better about getting into hunting, i'm doing it all on my own, just bought my first rifle and put in for some tags this year. i'm learning so much, i have a long way to go, but i'm learning so much. i'm glad to see in this episode, how its really done. Any advice for someone just learning?
Thanks for watching. So much to that answer. I would sign up on our Hunt Talk forum (www.hunttalk.com) and research there. Thousands of serious hunters willing to help.
Great vid Randy, I know how hard those mountains are my dad had a tag there last year. All I can say is cardio training is needed before a hunt on these mountains!
That Nevada high country really wreaked havoc on your liver condition. I am glad you made it out ok. That is some big big country that is very deceiving and steep. I hiked that same area two years ago scouting. I was above Greys Lake. I found some quality bucks. I ended up hunting that season more into the Ruby's rather than the Humboldts. Thanks for sharing your story. I plan on going back in there this season, should I draw a tag in the second draw.
Good luck if you go. I should have rested at our truck camp another day or two. My liver was giving me fits before we left, and the hike, dehydration, and altitude only amplified it.
There is nothing wrong with showing hunts that you go bust on It's not new to hunting, but I think for non hunters they need to see the joy is not in the kill, but in accomplishing a goal and that hunting isn't what all the rest of the hunting shows lead people to believe!
Wow, tough hunt, but you did what you could. Amazing. That's what I love about your videos, no BS, stand up man. Looking forward to many more fresh tracks.
Thank you. I continue to struggle with this liver condition. I wish it could be fixed, but when I look at some of the problems others deal with, I smile and give thanks that I am still upright and able to hike the next ridge. Best of luck to you.
Randy - I am not sure what exact liver disease you have but I hope by now you've done extensive research into the benefits of CBDs on liver disorders. Especially since you get flare ups and swelling everywhere. I can't help but believe during those painful periods a solid joint or pill of CBD alone or with THC would have helped you during the hunt and/or sitting at home. Check other natural supplements as well. Hope you're better, keep up the fight on public lands and state land transfers. You've inspired this 31 year old public land hunter to get off my butt and actually call and write our congress to express my feelings as well as donate to the likes of BHA. I am pushing this agenda to every public lands recreater I know!
I have lost my portal vein system. Thanks for the thoughts. I have other meds that do help me get through some of it. Thanks for being a public land advocate.
Lots of great things Randy…like…spirit/ethics/grit/honesty…quite an effort…my Salute to you Sir 👍
I love your honesty and love for the game. You are a hero in the likes of Fred Bear to me.
Thank you Shawn.
I’m not a new follower or a novice hunter happening upon your stuff. I’ve had similar health issues at the wrong time before and I wanted to leave a note that I respect the hell out of you telling a story like this. It’s years old now as a tv program, but it still strikes me in the heart to see you struggle with health, pride, and what it means to tickle that line between tough and stupid. I appreciate the full spectrum and I will make it a point to catch up on these older seasons as the winter wears on this year. Its a good reminder that I need to get working out to be prepared for my next opening day.
Thanks for that comment. It is a fine line, for sure. Sometimes my mind doesn't listen to my body and I end up in situations like this episode shows. It has happened a few other times. As I get older, I get a bit smarter in how I handle it and I seem to be better and knowing when it is time to let my liver rest. Thanks for watching.
As a new hunter, a fellow Nevada grad, an Elko resident, and someone who also suffers from a disease prone to flair ups, I feel for you Randy. Thanks for the shows, and best of luck to you on your next Nevada hunt.
I wish you did not have flare ups. But, my reason for showing that was to try illustrate that even though this hunt was a bust, I try my best to take each day as a blessing and take advantage of all future hunts that come my way. Best to you.
Well said, and you're right, it's part of the journey. Not every day will be sunshine and rainbows, nor every hunt for that matter. But it makes us stronger and strive to take advantage of the opportunities presented to us. Hope you have a good, healthy season.
Watching your dedication, whether good or bad is inspiring. Not only to hunters to hunt but for people to live. Thank you for capturing our country in way thats relatable, transparent and truthfully. From Osan AB, South Korea, shoot straight and God bless.
Thank you. And thanks for watching.
Randy, this a great lessons learned video for folks unfamiliar with western climate. People that have never hunted in this dry, arid climate do not understand how easy it is to get dehydrated; it sneaks up on you and by the time you feel it, it's too late. I've lived in AZ now for 13 years, and I still mismanage my hydration from time to time; this weekend on a mountain bike ride as a matter of fact! Plus we're not as young as we used to be!
+Jeremy Courtney - Very true. Add to that fact I have a strange liver condition where dehydration is very harmful and it was a tough few days. Hydration is key in arid climates, even in cold or heat, and especially at high elevations,
Much respect Randy. I searched this video out when it was mentioned in another of your videos. I too have a hidden debilitating disease that I work thru as I hunt public land and teach my twin sons how to hunt. You just became my top role model and most relatable TH-cam star. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. I hope your health allows you many fun days afield with your sons. Best of luck.
great video, randy. you connected the dot between yourself and us public land hunter. your job is not as simple as seen on t.v. me and my relatives here in CA have been supporting your sponsors ever since we starting watching your show. keep up the hard works.
Thank you very much. That is greatly appreciated. Best of luck this season.
Thank you so much for sharing your illness with us, I suffer from non alcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis my liver keeps me from going hunting which I would love to do one day so I kinda live through hunting videos I feel like I can understand what you are feeling. Thank you so much for posting these video.
My condition has very similar symptoms, but I do not have cirrhosis. My best to you. I hope things turn around and you can get back out hunting.
I love everything I see you in from TV to your podcasts and as a guest on other's podcasts to TH-cam. I love the authenticity you bring to the story and the passion for DIY hunts on public land. Not all of us are in perfect shape nor young as we used to be. I learned hiking with my scouts years ago that we don't sip water in Nevada, we gulp with gusto, and that still might not be enough. I've seen you in a few Nevada hunts now and I'm glad about that! It seems to me that Nevada is treated as the red-headed stepchild of western hunting, so to speak, even though there are some real trophies to be had in some magnificent country throughout the state. I shot my first deer in an area not far from where you're hunting in this video. Great memories. Glad you made it out, and I hope to see you keep making fresh tracks.
I graduated from college in Reno and lived in Nevada for almost six years prior to moving to Montana, so I have explored much of that amazing state. I will take any tag I can get in Nevada. Thanks for the kind comments. Good luck this season.
Thank you for being brave enough to tell us this story!
Wish it had a different outcome, but it is how it happened. Thanks for watching.
I love that they show the so called failures of the hunt. Nevada is definitely a hard place to hunt and most of hunting is just that. It is hard. But I consider what people call failures a learning experience. Not all my hunts end in a successful hunt but really more lesson learned and preparation for the next hunt. Great show and keep up the great work.
Watching these a second time.....has made me not feel so bad missing out on my fresh tracks hunts. Thanks Randy and crew!
4 yr Amateur!
This show mean s a lot to us regular hunters because iin the end this is what hunting big game is all about keep your chin and thanks for posting these real videos because there's so much more to hunting then killing be safe n have a great holiday sir
Thank you and thanks for watching. My best to you and your family this Holiday Season.
Very good video Randy my prayers are with you.
Thank you. Best to you, also.
Man you needed lamas then
Love you videos Randy!
+Bart Benson - Glad you like them.
Your videos are the best Randy ! Can't get enough, I have to keep myself from binge watching all of em, forcing myself to just watch one a day so I don't run out of vids to watch....lol.
+XxJalelxX -Thanks. Hope we have many more to satisfy the interest.
Fred Bear said it best... "A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be". You truly proved it in this episode Randy. Great show and fantastic country. I'm glad I found your channel and am looking forward to watching many more great episodes!
PS...Glad to see someone else shootin' a Bowtech!
Thanks for the kind comments. And thanks watching.
you deserve way more subscribers. I've been binge watching waiting for my opening day.
Thank you for that kind comment. We are growing, so if I keep working hard, hopefully we will get there. Good luck this season.
How often do you come across rattlesnakes on these desert hunts? All those rocks looked like perfect habitat - this Canadian would have been on high alert looking for snakes as I'm not a fan ...
Quite often. They usually move along with no worries.
Good to hear. I think I would be worried about putting my hands up on a ledge or stepping over a rock/log. But then many people are very concerned about bears up here in Canada and for the most part I don't give them a second thought!
Another great video Randy. Keep em coming. My boys and I love your videos. I live at the base of the Ruby Mountains and know how steep they are to hunt. I love having them in my backyard. Take care of yourself.
How do you guys communicate between each other when you split up?
Great episode. It's encouraging for the rest of us!
Thanks for your story and letting us share it. Thanks again for your determination on not giving up ,best of luck in the future.
Thank you. It is part of what I deal with each day. But, I know a lot of people with much worse conditions, so I am grateful for what I have. Thanks for watching.
I live in spring creek my dad was a hunters guide he has killed 1 48 inch wide buck in the Ruby's I love hunting there
Wow, that's a great buck. Good luck this season.
Thanks for doing this show, its because of these episodes i feel better about getting into hunting, i'm doing it all on my own, just bought my first rifle and put in for some tags this year. i'm learning so much, i have a long way to go, but i'm learning so much. i'm glad to see in this episode, how its really done. Any advice for someone just learning?
Thanks for watching. So much to that answer. I would sign up on our Hunt Talk forum (www.hunttalk.com) and research there. Thousands of serious hunters willing to help.
Great vid Randy, I know how hard those mountains are my dad had a tag there last year. All I can say is cardio training is needed before a hunt on these mountains!
Can you post some of your very first videos. I remember watching you before this.
That Nevada high country really wreaked havoc on your liver condition. I am glad you made it out ok. That is some big big country that is very deceiving and steep. I hiked that same area two years ago scouting. I was above Greys Lake. I found some quality bucks. I ended up hunting that season more into the Ruby's rather than the Humboldts. Thanks for sharing your story. I plan on going back in there this season, should I draw a tag in the second draw.
Good luck if you go. I should have rested at our truck camp another day or two. My liver was giving me fits before we left, and the hike, dehydration, and altitude only amplified it.
There is nothing wrong with showing hunts that you go bust on It's not new to hunting, but I think for non hunters they need to see the joy is not in the kill, but in accomplishing a goal and that hunting isn't what all the rest of the hunting shows lead people to believe!
9000 feet is no joke.
No, it's not. Especially when you already have a bum liver and you get dehydrated.
Wow, tough hunt, but you did what you could. Amazing. That's what I love about your videos, no BS, stand up man. Looking forward to many more fresh tracks.
Thank you. I continue to struggle with this liver condition. I wish it could be fixed, but when I look at some of the problems others deal with, I smile and give thanks that I am still upright and able to hike the next ridge. Best of luck to you.
Ya, not looking to have your job but would love to hunt with you some day.
please take care of your health Randy, cus this TV show suck 's with out you
Randy - I am not sure what exact liver disease you have but I hope by now you've done extensive research into the benefits of CBDs on liver disorders. Especially since you get flare ups and swelling everywhere. I can't help but believe during those painful periods a solid joint or pill of CBD alone or with THC would have helped you during the hunt and/or sitting at home. Check other natural supplements as well. Hope you're better, keep up the fight on public lands and state land transfers. You've inspired this 31 year old public land hunter to get off my butt and actually call and write our congress to express my feelings as well as donate to the likes of BHA. I am pushing this agenda to every public lands recreater I know!
I have lost my portal vein system. Thanks for the thoughts. I have other meds that do help me get through some of it.
Thanks for being a public land advocate.
Now how do you expect to take care of your soon to be adopted son. Lol . Take care of yourself my friend