220 inch whitetail buck shot at 7 yards!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- This amazing story chronicles the life of a giant whitetail deer Don named "Mel" after Mel Johnson's world record typical whitetail deer. However, this deer becomes more than just a trophy. Follow along as Don Higgins makes choices that very few, if any, deer hunters would make. Not only is the story amazing, but it becomes a time of reflection for Don as well. Years of preparation turns to success but not without choices. This story will really give the viewers a glimpse into the man that is Don Higgins.
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“Dream big, because Gods reality is bigger than your dreams” - great words
Just shared this video with my 14 year old son. I wanted him to hear those words .
@NavDocRet I pray that before you leave this earth that you will say God is real because once you leave this earth you will know 💯that He is, but that will be too late❤️
@NavDocRet not attacking you friend. I understand that doubt and fear give some the feeling that God isn’t real. I urge you to talk to someone. Reach out to us - praying you find peace and that something spikes to learn more about Jesus. He died for you and loves you
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Words to live by
This man is the definition of a sportsman and a hunter
Shooting an animal for no reason is not a sport
Just sent a prayer God would bless you for another. Every person I prayed would get a deer has and their biggest one yet. So thankful and more prayers sent
I'll take that prayer 🦌✝️🦌
I would not mind a prayer myself friend. I'll send some your way as well. 🙏🦌 name is Matthew, God bless!
@@Alpha-move thank you Matthew. I'll look for that big one 😉 I'll be out with my bow this week.
-Drew
Don Higgins, if you ever see this comment, I just want you to know, you are a great man! You have values that, I’m afraid, are not too prevalent in this day and age. You are a good role model for young people, and even some not so young people, too!lol thank you. Ya got a good name too! Same name as mine!
-Don
You have done what most hunters can’t do. Being patient enough to allow growth. Hats off to you and God bless! I appreciate your story. Total respect to anyone whom can pass on a buck to allow growth of that nature. Just awesome.
The most Humble Man I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to as a 25 yr older these are the role models our young ones need loved the video!🙏
Wow and Amen! Congratulations! We are all blessed to have been part of this through this amazing footage and narration. Truly speaks of God's amazing wonders and how HIS blessing for us is always MORE than what ours may be. HE always give you more than enough.
That's got to be "THE BEST" if not, one of the best hunting videos I've seen . Simply and just beautifully narrated. Sir me thanks you most kindly. Stay forever blessed.
You sir are a Good bow hunter, but you are a Great Human Being !
Thank you, Butch from Ashland, Ohio
Thank you so much for this video...I have a 14 pointer for 2 years on my land and if I get him will cry...nobody understands how much a hunter loves mature deer and the respect.
Congrats Don! Couldn’t happen to a better guy and a better team.
Extremely inspirational- God has got it! The best is yet to come!
This man is the best kind of hunter.
Amazing. It truly is all about the chase. Thank you for taking us along. God bless you.
Congratulations on another amazing buck.
“As hunters, we should be judged more by what we choose not to shoot than by what we do shoot.” Great quote. 7:43
but why is that ? are antler size the only thing we judge by ? It should be the moment, each deer big, small and in between are the best to me... I shot a 181" buck with my bow and 3 days later my 12 yr old son shot his first buck a small fork horn and I was more worked and excited about that then the 181.. go figure.. I have no problem with someone chasing antlers, just do not judge others that do not take the time, effort or have the resources to chase the big boys.... and I am not knocking Don.. just giving another perspective....
@@UncleBuckysOutdoorAdventures if you listened in the video, he chose not to shoot because of the deers age, not the antler score which was over 200 at the time. As for a first buck for a child, nobody is going gripe about a kid shooting a spike or a 4 point as a first buck. That’s an amazing feeling for a child. But as I was always told, your next buck should always be bigger.
@@jazzdude904 no one has a right to gripe no matter who takes any legal deer.. and why should your next buck always be bigger ? that puts you in a box.. some folks will never shoot bigger bucks because of genetics .. does that mean if they shoot a smaller buck they are less a hunter ? not arguing, just debating, love to hear others views
@@UncleBuckysOutdoorAdventures I hunt with the mentality that I’m always going to make sure my next buck is bigger than my last. I’d like to see deer live a good long life and I’d rather let younger, smaller bucks live on to get bigger, breed, and enjoy their life. My mentality is that if you harvest smaller deer, eventually you’ll thin our your herd since less bucks are rutting and your genetics will be unfavorable.
@@jazzdude904 yeah
I’d say after two or three deer you should be chasing at least 6-8 points
My favorite video in years, integrity in more than just hunting is on display. Thank you!
Complete respect for this guy and congrats on the deer
Bar none one of the best if not the best deer videos I have ever watched! God Bless Don! Well done.
Inspired stories is what I love about your success. The humbleness, thankfulness to God, and your patience makes you one of a kind. Congrats on Mel and the start of a new chapter.
An excellently produced video. That was an enormous buck harvested by even a better, enormously charactered man.
This video is so much more than hunting. Absolutely incredible.
I could not agree more I have now watched his video three times in a row for some reason this video means a lot to me and it’s not even my video
This *is* what hunting's all about for me
You have truly capture the joy of hunting in God's good creation. So blessed to have watched the video. I will pass it on to others to enjoy. Thanks for sharing your passion and this story.
Just watched it again. Gave me the chills, again.
Incredible story and incredible buck! I remember as a young hunter harvesting every deer i could. With over 30 years of deer hunting now i find the piece in watching the deer pass by my stand unharmed to live another day. My time spent in the deer woods these days are to reflect on life family and all the blessings God has given me!!
This time of year I watch a ton of videos on the passion we all have around deer hunting. This is by far the best video I have seen, hands down. Exciting, thought provoking and character all in one video and amazing editing. Thank you!
I've just discovered Don and his videos and advice. I'm so impressed, not so much because of the incredible bucks, but more the quality, wisdom and perspective insights of the man himself.
People that are against hunting should be able to see this incredible video! We're not a bunch of heartless bastard out to shoot anything that walks. Most of us are in tune with nature and really care about wildlife like don! This video hit home with me. I'm 58 and just watching wildlife sometimes is more satisfying than the hunt, unless the freezers empty!
Couldn't agree more I'm 59 and just took two Beautiful bucks this year both 8 points. The first was my first buck to mount a 4yr old not crazy big 18 3/8 wide 200lb but a beautiful animal for me to feed my family. My second was only 15" wide nice time length but tipped the scale at 245 lbs. By far the bigger of the two in every way except width. If all I see is a 1st year spike that's a good hunt I absolutely Love being in Nature and seeing God's beauty in its natural state
What a great grandpa, great father, and friend
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Great story! That was a true majestic giant. The footage at 3yrs old while he's staring at the camera put me in a trance! Keep it up, love all the content you're putting out there.
That’s an incredible story. I’ve never had the opportunity to take or even see a Buck of the size, but this past hunting season here in Nova Scotia Canada I was able to harvest a nice 8 point buck. I had hoped my son could be there with me this particular evening, but he wasn’t able to join me at our hunting camp until after the hunt. Long story short, I took the buck, and like you watched him run just out of sight and could hear him expire. I left my stand without going to find him and headed back to camp to wait for my son to arrive. Then we went together about four hours later. With flash lights in hand, I let him walk up and find the deer. It was special, but really wish he could’ve been there with me when I took the shot.
Cheers.
Clean, Honest and Awesome ! Thanks for sharing the story congrats again!
Man when he was walking at the tree😳🤩
I could listen to this guy tell hunting stories for a hundred years!
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Fantastic documentary, more than a few life lessons included. Thanks for the upload
Absolutely the best hunting film I have ever witnessed!
What a great story chronicling the life of "Mel." Thank you. God really does bless us with His goodness and the taking of Mel is but one more demonstration of this truth.
Incredible. All I can say. Thank you for this video.
Great video. I’ve been following you for over a decade now. You sir, are a class act. Well done.
That’s a great man right there , that’s a great hunter, and a great outdoorsman ! And you can tell by this video alone that he is a man that I would love to meet and just be a sponge and soak up all the tips and info I could not many men like this anymore this was by far my favorite TH-cam video I’ve ever watched! And Idk if you will ever see this comment but I hope you do one day cuz you are changing lives and minds of other young hunters sir god bless you!
This was with out question the best story ad hunt that i've ever watched! The testimony that was shared as well the hunt was just incredible! I hope and pray that someday, i'll be able to share a story like that with someone. Not just in taking a buck like that, but sharing the message of God's greatness through it! Just amazing! Thank you Mr Don!
I can’t describe the feeling I have right now I’m 43 years old This video is changed something deep down inside that I cannot describe just to let you know I want to thank you and Mel and your family and God for letting me come across this story in video I just wish I could describe the feeling that I have right now. Thank you again. God Bless you 🙏🫡
Brian Moore sending much love and respect to you and your family from Jourdanton Texas
Thank you for sharing this, all the informative videos and your testimony.
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed the quiet dignity you show and the respect you have for the game you hunt. You, sir, are a rare man. Enjoy your life.
By far the best hunting documentary I've ever seen. Prior to the shot when Mel stops, looks to the heavens and closes his eyes. Was he saying thank you and it's time? I don't know, but so amazing. Fantastic tribute to a true woodsman/man and a deer.
I am 72 years old and I have always dreamed of seeing a buck like this much less taking one this big. I learned years ago that the woods are my second church because when I’m there I feel closer to God as I look at his creations and marvel his universe. May God bless you with a big heart for helping others .
I have also let many bucks pass for I also believe in deer management. I have feeders that I run year round just to give them an option of different foods to eat. Plus mineral and salt blocks. I enjoyed the video and will look forward to the next one. God bless you and prayers for all.
Very inspiring. Class act and a truly great deer
what I like most about this video is how you give God the praise he deserves! congratulations ! and God bless
First time watching your channel. I've not shot a buck in 6 years now.. and that's fine with me. I enjoy the hunt as much if not more than the kill. You have a new fan here.
I went 11 years without taking a good buck up until last season,and hes my biggest so far,i know what its like to wait,brought tears to my eyes to make that connection again,such a powerful feeling,its all god!
What a Whitetail, beautiful story, God bless you! ❤
Many different lessons to be learned in this video! This is what you call a “Real hunting” show/video! Congrats, you definitely deserved that deer and whatever else you decide to harvest!
Sitting in the back of the truck towards the end with Mel got me..it hit home and I can imagine what you were thinking. You're a good man. Thank you for sharing this AMAZING experience!.."Not all great days will go without some hurt"
This is easily one of the greatest deer hunting stories I've ever seen. Absolutely awesome content! Keep doing what you're doing! You guys are living the dream!
I just got my brother into archery hunting. He's excited and hungry to learn. I'm trying to help him prepare to set off on this journey. I figured, what better inspiration, for him, than you Don. You have a strong faith/ walk with the Lord. Your love for Life comes through in family, friends, farming, as well as how you hunt. I figured it will only help encourage my brother in this adventure. Great show! And Thanks.
Great message Don. I hope you have regained your health. Thanks for sharing and being a role model for someone such as myself raising young hunters. God Bless from MT.
Your stories are as good as the bucks you kill. Almost better. Thx for sharing. Congrats
*In the process of chasing a 220 inch deer*... “I just can’t turn down the opportunity to shoot a coyote.” 😂😂 I feel ya there Don
What an idiot. Who does that.
@@jacobschweitzer2954 a true outdoorsman, coyotes are terrible for deer beards, turkeys, quail, pheasants, you name it! Furthest thing from an idiot bud... how many 200” deer you killed?
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@@dirt2bike1kid7 I’m very aware what yotes do to the game we hunt. My point is simply, if I’m hunting a 200” buck, I’m letting a Yote walk to get to him.
@@jacobschweitzer2954 how’s he an idiot? He killed the deer. He hunts the correct way and for the correct reasons. To see Gods Creation. Killing big deer is great, but that’s not the reason to hunt.
I absolutely love the story of Mel. It’s inspiring me in my growing as a hunter. Thank you
Awesome video congrats on #3 well deserved!
Hell of a story! Thanks for sharing it!!
Amazing story, put together so well!!!
So well done and documented!!! We as hunters are all truly blessed and you prove this beyond a shadow of a doubt!! Congratulations
He Brother, what a hunt and a story of a lifetime. First , I am glad your doing better with covid . What a Brusier man! Congrats on a Giant . But most importantly you have the bestest friend a man could have and that is God and wanting to share him and giving a great Testimony.Love your story and would love to meet up with you one day.
I would say This is the best deer hunting video on the face of this planet. And berry great words that you have. Thankyou for the advise you have given us.
Great video! So cool to see the family values along with a great hunt!
that was the best hunting story i ever heard GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
you just got another FAN
This was a great story, I got emotional lol thanks for sharing it! I’m recovering from Covid also , my 81 year old dad is in the hospital very sick with it now, my little brother has it as well god bless you my friend 🙏 I subscribed!!
Congratulations Don! Thanks for being an inspiration to us Hunters!
Incredible story and video Don! If that don't get one fired up!
All I can say is hats off to you sir. I have an immense amount of respect for the way you hunt and the decisions you make while in the woods. I only hope to become as wise as you one day. On behalf of all ethical hunters out there, thank you for making this video.
Congratulations that’s a buck I could only dream of
One of the best videos I've ever seen.
I done the same with my 200" deer. My brother in law and I hunted him 4 years and wanted to experience the recovery with him. It is a bittersweet moment.
Amazing video. The way you hunt and the way you speak of such love for the bucks you hunt reminds me of the teachings my grandpa gave me growing up. I know i will be watching this again with my kids. Congrats on another great buck.
This documentary is one of the most inspirational deer hunting documentaries I have ever watched! Great job and congratulations !!
It's not even hunting anymore when you see the same deer every year for 4 years. That's like raising cattle.
Agreed its a nice buck for sure but that's where it stops,public hunting is not even remotely the same, but anyway congrats to have the resources to get yo this point
You blessed guys who have the time, talent and resources to see deer like these and have opportunities have no idea how much some of us would love to have had one chance like this in our hunting lives. Amazing. God bless you. You obviously have your priorities in order.
Prolly one of the best documentaries I’ve ever watched ... Congratulations on a world class buck . The story of “Mel” from your perspective just lets everyone see the integrity the passion the kind of person you are. Keep doing what you do and chase the Giants . Thanks again for the footage and the story of Mel and the other videos as well. Hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving and a merry Christmas...
amen to that
Love this video and the story behind the buck. Wise quotes that are very true. Thank you for the reminders as well.
Getting ready to head into the woods and the part where you waited for your grandkids brought tears to this 32 year old fathers eyes. Thats what its about my friend
There is no crying in deer hunting you baby. Lol!
@Octavian The Hooper well my response to him must've been deleted by youtube or something. Good luck little man. I'm getting ready to head to the woods myself. And on a side note just realized I said I'm 32..... im 33 lmfao. Enjoy the time ya have cause sooner or later you start forgetting how old ya are lol
Absolutely
I was blessed with a 184 inch Saskatchewan white tail that weighed 215 pounds no head hide or hooves a week later my son was blessed with a 205 pound white tail no head hide or hooves count your blessings and be thankful God is good can I hear an Amen !!
"It's all about the chase, not the kill"
Amen SIR
Then go hunt next season all season and don't kill anything. Some of these comments are so ridiculous. And people are sheep. They just like it.
No, it is not all about the chase. The chase makes the kill that much better, but that comment is nonsense.
@@petedogg369 exxxxxactlyyyy
@@petedogg369 If it's not high fenced, the buck stays because it is preferable to it. A person who buys land and pays his taxes on it should be able to post it. The deer may roam wherever, but people may not. The man created a habitat that attracted and held deer, even if he bought the seed stock of the herd from a high fence farm.
Land is always for sale or lease, get you some.
Rick Stark and pete dogg, your ignorance and jealousy are showing.
@@Rrailroad3 alright bro, whatever you say. Typical TH-cam comment stupidity. Anyone who feels any type of way contrary to the masses is jealous, ignorant, etc.
No need to actually found those assertions in any sort of objective reasoning. Just claim that we're ignorant and jealous, because we disagree 🤷♂️
Sir, listening to our words, I got the strong feeling that you are very much ONE with nature. Please, don't change. . .
What an astounding video on every level... the music, the story, and most importantly, the message.. it encapsulated everything that represents what hunting is all about! Don your integrity along with your humbling Godly views put this story over the top for any true hunter! Thank you and your team and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Congratulations on a nice ole buck
Outstanding video of a giant buck and an ethical hunter. Love the respect shown for such a magnificent animal, family and most of all to the God that created it all. Well done.
Amen Halleluiah.
Dream Big, because God's reality is bigger than your dream. This is absolutely amazing. I stumbled across a hunting video that turned into the BEST hunting documentary that i have had the pleasure of watching. Thank you..
Never cried over a hunting video before. God has blessed us with your story - thank you for sharing God's work with us.
Great man…Great products…Great lesson for all hunters - “As hunters, we should be judged more by what we chose not to shoot than by what we do shoot.” - Same lesson applies for events and opportunities in life. I will pass both lessons along to my sons. We need more good men (and women) in this world who can set an example for those that follow, as the trail to doing the right thing in life seems to get more diluted every day. BTW, I wholeheartedly agree with your comment on the bittersweet feeling after taking Mel. Several years ago, I took a non-typical 5 year old buck that I had followed on camera and hunted for several years - I had over 100 pics of him. The day I shot him, I was so excited, but also filled with such grief. My sons also helped me recover him. However, when we got to him, through all the excitement, we knew we would never see him again on camera or in our fields and woods. My sons had named him “Goofy Horn” because of his atypical rack with 3 main beams. It was like losing a friend. It’s great to see your honesty and compassion for the animals we hunt and love. Best wishes. Mike D.
Wow! What a story. Wonderful job retelling the story of Mel and the journey it took to get to where you are today. Don, you are a great role model for all!
Awesome buck all blessing to you and your family I really love that you involved your grandkids in on it so they could experience it with you
All I ever wanted in a hunting video. Love the story of the deer more then anything. Please keep these videos coming. They are absolutely the best. Congrats Don!!!
What a beautiful person he is. Awesome buck!! Congrats!!!
Yes different phases of ones hunting career. As i could only dream of being in a place of life you are, i definitely set goals and after 20 years decided i want to move to the next phase of my personal hunting. What a challenge, but the love makes it worth it. Things you want will not change unless you commit to your goals. Congratulations
You are a great man and this was a very inspiring video. God bless you
This was the first year in 10 years straight that I did not harvest a whitetail (doe or buck) and I have been pretty bummed about it and lamenting my close calls and misses for a couple weeks now....after watching this I am reminded that it is about "the chase" and not about the kill, and that is why we hunt. That brings me peace and closure on this hunting season and I want to thank you for that as a reminder Don. Congrats on Mel...I will always remember to dream big and be thankful for every opportunity I have ever had to harvest a whitetail by the grace of God. Subscribing now for more wholesome future content.
Stay strong brother you'll get ya a biggin im praying for you 🙏
hey man ive been there and im there this year 1 remeber you cant eat antlers as much as we all love to kill a big buck when it comes to putting meat in the freezer gotta do what you gotta do. and 2 youll get your biggen were all in it for the chace and that one day when it all comes together youll appreat it so much because youve seen and passed up deer. just remember if you dont feel comfterable or dont think that deer needs to be harvested dont shoot it and i commend any hunter that is able to do that. im 18 ive shot my fair share of small deer now i just enjoy learning from them and waiting for the moment i am able to get my big buck. good luck this season and to everyone else reading this!!
This video is awesome. What a great story! Thanks for sharing!
I hope to shoot bucks like that one day. Great lessons and great harvest
What a great deer congrats on a true blessing
Don sure drives home what’s important in this life, awesome stuff!
What a great 25 minute watching and listening to your story of Mel! Big Congrats to you sir!
This almost had me in tears 23:00 on telling us to chase are dreams and sharing everything with his family great way to get it done!!
What a GREAT Story!!!! Great context to your vision! Thanks for sharing it the way you did.