Bunjie's First Bear! CROSSBOW Bear Hunt!
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- Bunjie is really enjoying retirement, LOL.
This channel is about my love of the crossbow, hunting, and the outdoors. I hunt exclusively with the crossbow. I love it and I aim to help you love it, too!
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Now, I am not sponsored by anyone. I am a free agent. I experiement with different types of gear, but I'll tell you my honest opinion about everything out there. I am not sponsored by Excalibur or Scorpyd...read on:
Bunjie (The O.B.) is a 2010 Excalibur Axiom Crossbow. After a decade of killing deer, hogs, squirrels--you name it!--with the "stock" 20" Easton Firebolt arrows, Bunjie experimented with heavy arrows during 2020 but has since decided to hunt with 20" ProFlight arrows from Easton, for a total arrow weight of just under 400 grains when tipped with a 100 grain Rage Crossbow Hypodermic Broadhead. This keeps ol' Bunjie around 300fps. Is Bunjie retired as of 2021?
Bunjie, Jr., is my daughter Genevieve's crossbow, an Excalibur Micro Suppressor 355. She also shoots ProFlights (16.5" variety) with a 150 grain Rage Trypan Crossbow Broadhead, for a total arrow weight around 415 grains. This crossbow was a much appreciated gift from a Friend of Bunjie, and it changed Death by Bunjie forever by inspiring Genevieve to become a part of it as a second-generation crossbow hunter, and it also convinced me there is a benefit to a newer, faster crossbow (see our 2020 Maryland Doe Hunt).
Bunjie III (or Bunjie '21, Bunjie 3.0) is a 2021 Scorpyd Deathstalker, the result of trying various models and looking at dozens of them online for characteristics I liked. It is, in fact, another gift from a different Friend of Bunjie, which goes to show how important Friends of Bunjie are to this channel and what an impact they can have. Although I really liked what I saw online, I would not have even tried a Scorpyd given that no shops near me carried them. This was sent to me new, free of charge...with the only stipulation being that if I didn't like it, I would send it back to that FOB. After spending some time with it, I am convinced it is, in fact, the right crossbow for me in 2021, and I look forward to showcasing this crossbow in future videos.
So, I am not sponsored by these companies. I am sponsored by Friends of Bunjie! (I'm not asking for gifts whatsoever--please don't feel like you should send me stuff! But I do appreciate the support I've received over the years! I'm just trying to express my appreciation for that.)
Once again, this channel is about my love of the crossbow, hunting, and the outdoors. I hunt exclusively with the crossbow. I love it. Sure, like a lot of kids, I started hunting with a good ol' Model '94 Winchester .30-30 back in the 80's, but drifted away from hunting when I went off to college, law school, and started a family. As my daughter got older, I regained my interest in the outdoors, and I consider myself lucky to hunt on the same property today that I hunted on as a kid. I got the Excalibur Axiom crossbow in 2010 and I haven't looked back. This channel is the result of combining my interest in filming and hunting...
...and music, too! My related channel, Yankee Militia, showcases my music. Some of the music is hunting-related, so check that out, too! The soundtrack for this channel is provided by my band, so the two are intertwined. The albums "Live Free or Kill" and "Zombies Gotta Eat, Too!" are available on Amazon.com and elsewhere. A third album is in the works.
All Hail Bunjie!
--Rich Wilson, Death by Bunjie
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Hey... Love your channel. I picked up my crossbow after a long layoff. My expectation was to go through a bit of a learning curve. No curve...
I started to shoot a pellet gun regularly about 6 months ago. The type of shooting is called "Hunter Field Target". With a pellet gun you can take hundreds and hundreds of shots and do so daily. The skills that transfer to crossbow hunting are. 1. using a scope to lock on to the target. 2. holding the rifle steady in a seated, prone and standing position. 3. using the scope to "range" the target. 4. aiming "small" The targets are 1/2 - 1/8 inch at a range of 10 - 50 yards.
You and your daughter might want to check into it.
I appreciate all the help you have provided by making great video. Thanks again : )
Genevieve loves our Gamo air rifle, she's a squirrel killer! This is a good tip, though, helps lighten the load on stressed crossbow limbs for a lot of folks.
Congragufreakulations, what a story! I was really nervous my first time and I was using a rifle. I’m almost 52 and you’re right, as we age it gets harder to hunt far from home. Much respect to you from Alaska. Your channel is better than the hunting shows on television.
Ritch my wife children and i have been watching you for years just wanted to say we truly appreciate and enjoy the content its a great family show when we are not out in the field hunting….well my kids watch you in the blind from time to time as well…
Hi, just wanted you to know. My sister watched your video on where to shoot a deer, the triangle. I took her out opening day Saturday here in Texas. 30 mins on the stand, she nailed her first ever deer, perfect shot. Went through one lung and nicked the spine and the deer went down where it was standing..she is 67. She wanted me to thank you for the great video!! Thanks!!!
A lesson learned. Patience, patience, patience. Glad it all worked out.
Man I always tune in during deer season u get me pumped
Bunjie going to take that shot!
Is it just me or is Rich the cure for depression? I could hang out with him all the time never get bored.
Thanks, glad to hear it
Congratulations Rich on a Maine bear. Im from Maine and have taken 4, 2 with Xbow,1 with Compound and 1 with Rifle all exciting hunts such as yours. I enjoy your channel and especially liked the episodes on ground blind hunting, one easy method we use in the dense woods in Maine is to make a ground blind using 50lb fishing line strung horizontal between trees and then cut brows or limbs and place on the horizional lines to form our blind, easy to move branches for shots or back drops. Works slick and easy to set up on the move. Good Luck and if you ever come to Maine let me know. Ex caliber Micro 355 works excellent with 100g Grim Reapers
That's great, love the grim reapers LOL
Watched the bear hunt a second time. The brief drone footage really captures the beauty of that area of Maine. You have hunted some amazing places last 2 years.
Thanks been pretty lucky, I know it
Great Job for Rich and Bunjie !!! I as a Maine resident and Bow hunter welcome experienced hunters to experience our rocky and hilly forest. I am glad for you and am sure your daughter will enjoy mounting it.
I'm moving to one of the prime hunting area's in Canada in four weeks. Got 2 deer tags, a wolf tag and a bear tag.
Bought a 21 acres property, long and skinny.......life is going to be good despite this covid bs.
Can't wait for the rest of your videos.
Awesome good luck
Love it. That is what it is all about. Congrats.
The editing has gotten so much better than in the beginning great job love the videos
Thanks so much!!
Congrats!!!!! Been waiting for this video!!!! BTW you are NOT OLD....im 2 years older then you.....you have many good years left in the tank. Barring any disease or major injuries....you can still get after it into your 70's....possibly longer...and if your daughter stays into it...she can help you out like I did for my late father and my Boys will do for me. Once again CONGRATS!!!!!! and good luck this coming season.
Congrats Buddie !! Awesome hunt
A great way to tell a story. Thanks.
That boarder issue you speak of, we're taking care of that right now so you will be able to come up in the fall.
Congratulations... Ole Blue sounds like one fine pup.
Indeed!
Congrats on a nice bear Rich!! I felt like I was there with you. You are a great story teller. That little bit of movement was the difference between a quick kill and a longer search. The long shot guys should watch this and see what little movement it takes to make you question your shot. Again congrats and thank you for sharing.
Yeah and this was 20 yards...movement was not in response to string but still there was movement affecting shot for sure
Congratulation`s on Yours and Bunjie first success able Bear Hunt .
My family and I love your videos !!
Great video, exciting hunt, really good story. You have entered the list of Bear Stalkers! It is quite an ordeal to be the one sitting patiently under all those adverse wilderness conditions and be the one to fatally wound a bear at all; you were the one who stuck him with the arrow, and with your team you were able to recover the animal. Congratulations. Bunjie has done us all proud.
Way to go Rich! That had to be an emotional roller coaster! Glad it all came together for you. All hail Bunjie!
Wow Awesome my friend. Excellent
Congratulations on your first Maine black bear. At least now you have a better understanding of the woods that I hunt for deer and Bear every season. It's amazing to think thousand pound moose walk through those woods every year!! Jackman, Greenville area??
I have no idea how Moose get through there, amazing!
Good for your daughter! Wonderful small business.
Congratulations Rich!!!!
Hey Rich! I'm so glad I found you! I just started hunting! Did my first two sits with a buddy 3&4 days ago... With rifles, but I just bought my first crossbow and am excited to get out there alone with it.
Your videos are exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. You're so articulate and informative, they are a pleasure to listen to.
I almost bought your crossbow, used off a guy, but he quoted 50 bucks more than it sold for off the shelf. I ended up getting a CenterPoint sniper for more than half off, barely used.
Been watching where to shoot, tree stand vs blind, and some other ones. I've got the reticle zeroed at 20 yards for a bullseye.
Sounds good good luck!
Rich, thank you for sharing. Awesome video and I appreciate the honesty commentary.
Awesome!! Congratulations sir!! And thanks to ole Blue for the track job.
Congrats Rich!! 👏 Great hunt and All Hail Bunjie!! 👍
Emotional rollercoaster. Exactly how I describe hunting to people that don't hunt lol. Congrats on the Bear!
Great video and narration, Rich. At times, I felt like I was right there with ya'. I can only imagine the emotional roller coaster you described. Congrats on getting the job done, and a fine bear, at that.
All hail Bunjie !!
Hurrah! Tomorrow we are out there. Opening day in OH
Oh yeah GOOD LUCK!
Good luck LA!
Congratulations Rich on your first black bear. A successful Maine bear hunt is one to remember forever. (Edit) What a great story!
You had me on the edge of my seat at the end.
Take care
Donut Dan
thanks, man! glad you liked it!
WOW! Congratulations, Rich! Great (true) story! Can't wait to see the mount!
What a Rollercoaster of emotions that would have been. So awesome to see you get a bear, congratulations! I can't wait to see the mount.
Thank you!
Great video, and great story… I can see how much that meant to you. So happy it worked out.
Congrats Rich
Mounting a bear takes skill and patience,
The first couple times ........I almost got bit
bwahahaa
Thats gonna be a cool trophy room. Work provided by your own family is pretty special.
Agreed it makes it pretty special
Can't wait to see more! Down in 5D We have been open for a couple weeks. I put the second doe in the freezer last night! Going to be a great season.
First bear the addiction has begun just like crossbow hunting it is a addiction that has no cure
Great bear hunt story, Rich! Look forward to your videos after discovering your tremendous skill in adventurous storytelling in your book “Death by Bungie”. What a great read. New to bow hunting this year after getting the required exemption due to my rotator cuff injury here in ND. Your informative tips have been a great bonus to my crossbow skill. Thank you for sharing.
Best of luck to you out there, thanks for this!
I enjoyed watching it! What an adventure!!!! Congrats on your first bear!!!!!!!
Just found your videos today. This one had me on the edge of my seat haha. Congratulations on your trophy bear! I just bought a crossbow, never shot one, so I’m here to learn more. Thank you for making that possible.
New subscriber after that great story. Glad you got your bear . I have a place in Maine and there are some great people and exceptional hunters and guides up there. Hope you make it back to Maine and your daughter didn’t have to buy a pelt either 😁👍
Thanks, this is still one of my most memorable hunting experiences, that's for sure.
Congrats on your first bear Rich! Great story. 👍 Been there on the emotional roller-coaster of uncertainty after a shot. Not a good feeling but glad it worked out for you brother. Great job!
Congratulations lad.
Good telling. Been there done that in Maine. For me the one bear I saw was past last light. Couldn't get a shot. My first daytime sighting of a bear was in New Jersey on state land. Bummer that NJ has outlawed. That will change again.
You and Bunjie done real good, Rich. Ya'll should be proud!
Congrats!
Just got my second bear. Like you the Guide finished the first. This year I did it on my own...pass through and death moan. No blood trail. The Guide I was using found the bear. Definitely an intense experience..... I love it.
Great video thank you Rich that your first Bear under your belt the pressure is now off in the future.
Please consider waiting longer before shooting , and smaller Brodhead for a total lung passed through. They only go 20 yards or s with double long pass through. Makes for a great recovery. Unlike Deer when bears get hit they just get bumped a short distance and reassess the situation by then they feel like a dirt nap and take one.👍
Well done. Congratulations
Congratulations!!!!!! :)
Very nice, good on you for sticking with it and getting that bear.
In most states u gotta be licensed to use a dog to track. Some u don't! The dogs are universal so can be used for deer and bear. In NY I am legally allowed to track deer and bear with my dog and carry my pistol at night. Congratulations on the bear! Love the videos I been watching alot lately! Keep it up
what a incredible adventure ! thanks for sharing and take care dude .
Congratulations on the bear. Quite the adventure. Glad it worked out in the end
Nice video bud...I'm putting in my points together on a guided hunt here in a few years with my buddies in mn ...I got a new KI Ripper 425 stoked to take it up north for bear
Good luck!!
Nice, as we say in "Michigan Go Blue "
Congrats! Sounds like you had a memorable hunt! I'm very happy for you! Next a moose?
Lol we'll see! Thanks!
Your the reason I looked into crossbow hunting and chose a Excalibur
Good luck!
Top shelf video Rich!
Congratulations
Dude you’re awesome. Thanks for the lessons and story.
Congratulations. Well done on this and the story was great.
Thank you so much!
Great story, Rich. Loved the whole video and I am so happy for you. Here in Oklahoma the season starts in 6 days. We have continuous crossbow until Jan 15.
cool good luck!!
Can we get the Bunjie Jr. repair vid to hold us over???,lol
Hahahahah right?
Lol 😆 that's coming next week
@@Deathbybunjie lol i look forward to that one too.
congratulations!
Your first bear reminds me of my first deer! I didn’t have a dog but I’m glad I had good tracking snow was able to catch up and finish the job
Congratulations 👍
Congrats
nice shot rich.
Awesomeness!
Congratulations on your bear. They are tuff animals, glad you got it. They are one of the best-tasting animals as well. Maine North Woods Hunter (Shane) Good Hunting!
Congrats Bunjie!
it is like a plot twist in a epic novel. Unfortunately I have not bear hunted since the pandemic.... I like hunting from ground blinds, very effective! I am sure that bear would have been dead as door nail if you gave it an over night as we sometimes do in Canada in a similar scenario. We have never gone in with a gun with our particular outfitter.
Congratulations Rick on your bear.
Great bear hunt Rich : All Hail Bunjie .
Iv taken 2 bears with a bow , nothing is better in my opinion ,, I know have a crossbow to try and harvest one with , I love seeing bear's in the woods
Great video and thanks for the content. Would you have found your harvest without the guide and his dog?
I don't know. The blood trail was pretty good, that's true. We did have blood to follow, but wouldn't have trailed it nearly as quickly without the dog. The dog was amazing--able to follow that bear without stopping, pretty much as fast as he could go! Plus, with rain coming overnight, without the dog, if we didn't find it soon enough we'd lose blood in rain. So chances were slim. Maybe, but I'm glad I didn't have to find out!
Great video, Rich. Congrats on the first bear. I know it won’t be your last.
What a hunt! That had to be satisfying when the guide said dead bear!
greatest relief ever
Great video thank you Rich your first bear under your belt the pressure is now off for a future bear hunts.
Please consider waiting and enjoying the bear before shooting. Some sows don’t bring their Cubs out right away. I’ve experienced this myself. A broadside double lung shot kills fast. Unlike deer , bears run a few yards and stop assess their situation and usually stop traveling. This makes for short recovery. Consider smaller broadhead for a full pass-through over a big broad head with no pass-through.
Look forward to the next video Richard. Congratulations
I live in western North Carolina and we are eat up with bears our bear tags for residents is 10 dollars
Wow! What a story. I think you touched on ever possible aspect of bear hunting. Nice.
Thanks, i've been digesting bear hunting articles, videos and podcasts for two years haha
Thank goodness
Congratulations on your first bear!
I’ve been watching for about eh 2 years but I love your content! I like how your in Pennsylvania
Congratulations very happy for ya brother
Congrats on the bear.. How much did it weight..really like watching your videos of you and Genevieve.. Have you ever wanted to go moose hunting in Maine? I believe in Maine they have drawings for moose hunting permits? but that would be a fun hunt with a crossbow
160 pounds, and Moose would be cool some day!
Well good for you. Congratulations Nice story.
whoa awesome into. only 33 seconds in and had to comment. BACK TO THE VIDEO!
Great Job! Sometimes things don’t go perfect. Curious what sidearm caliber the guide was carrying? I’m 55 and have been hunting and shooting with a compound bow for 32 years. My eyesight and lots of things, shoulders, stiffness, and pragmatism are drawing me to a crossbow now. I’m in Georgia and they have been legal since 2003 I think. You have a gift for articulation and I appreciate all of your no nonsense yet entertaining videos! CONGRATULATIONS!
Nice, I can’t wait to see a bear
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations buddy. My uncle killed a 350 pounder years ago in pa. They are good eating