Well done Bill, first time I've watched this clip-I love how you include your son. He'll remember that for the rest of his life, and a new conservationists is baptized!
What an absolute Monarch!! Those big boys don't just fall over unless it's perfect! He must have been one crazy fighter seeing all the bare patches of skin on him.
He was a super tough deer. We actually video of the fight where lost a bunch of that hair. He got routed, but it was late enough and dark enough we couldn't tell much about the other buck.
The story of this buck has always been one of my favorites. What an amazing buck! Really enjoying your blogs on your website. Hopefully you find that perfect property soon!
Awesome story Bill, if you’ve now hunted long you know the emotions you were feeling. The buck hadn’t been dead long when you found him, he wasn’t even stiff yet. Congratulations!
Missed your absence from midwest whitetail this fall. Pretty awesome to see this channel pop up! Your my favorite guy to watch, no fluff. Have learned alot from you in the past!
I like the subtle teaching to your son about tracking instead of busting through your getting your son involved to know what to look for. Tracking a deer can be a tough task when the blood trail gets sparse. Great hunt and mentoring Bill!👍 Cant wait to see some new vids but these older vids are great
Thanks Allen. Simple stuff like that - spending quality time with a son or daughter - really makes the memories that much better. To this day, I am so glad Drew was there with me on that recovery.
Thanks again for sharing your time and knowledge Bill. I always learn something from your videos. One of the great teachers of this industry. Good luck finding a new farm to purchase!
Hi Bill. I've learned a lot from you, read all your material and watched countless videos. I Can't wait for your part two of hunting creeks and ditches.
Thanks Paul. Unfortunately, that book series is dead. Petersen's Bowhunting published that and they went out of the book business a year or so later. (I guess my book wasn't enough to save them!)
My all time favorite deer story Bill. Thanks for sharing it again. I watch the MW two part every year before the season. Owning a family farm myself, I love the continuing chase of the same deer over a period of years. There’s just something about it that I really enjoy. I’d love to watch a Jim Shockey The Professionals type sit down show where you talk to all your old cameraman and hunting partners. I think people would love it.
As soon as I saw the hit I thought two issues: he's hit far back (probabbly liver and then no pass thru. Then didn't give him enough time. I say this from painful personal regret. Fortunately you are on a big enough piece of land, and had a good blood trail. Glad you found your giant!
Yes, it was dead square liver. It looked better than that on video. He only went about 150 yards total though. Not very far, but he was tough and lived longer than I would have liked.
Thanks Fred. I appreciate it. I have posted all of my own hunts that were filmed, I may start posting other hunts from our farm. I will start producing a few more "Tips" type videos and then see what the fall brings. Have a great day.
@@bill-winke oh man....my son got a liver shot on a younger buck. He ran pretty far too and we might have jumped him up in the process because we heard something take off. The excitement we had tracking him was unforgettable. We ended up finding him just inside the woods about 40 yards. In the dark it seemed so far though. It was his first buck. He was so pumped!
it didn't look like you got good penetration, were you shooting a mechanical head? 15 or 20 years ago i hit a big 9 pointer in the liver one evening, i knew it was a liver hit so i left and went back at first light and found him right away but unfortunately the coyotes found him first. my friend had a pet mountain lion so she got the meat. the coyotes started eating at the anus and tore the buck up pretty bad. that was the last quartering to shot i ever took.
So many deadlines and so many people who I had to interact with each day. It did wear me down. I think adrenaline is the only thing that keeps you going sometimes. It's getting to be that way again now, unfortunately. Something I was trying to avoid.
Thanks Wayne. I appreciate it. That shot was 50, but I had been practicing a lot of long shots that year and I was good out to 60. The main thing with shots past about 25 yards, though, is whether the deer will move when the arrow is in the air. That is really the big x-factor. In this case, if you look at it closely, the buck started to take a step as the arrow was in the air and that resulted in the hit that was slightly back (liver). It is hard to tell people what their maximum range is, but like I said, it is more related to the animal's movement than to the archer's pure ability. That is something to consider on every shot.
@@bill-winke Yessir I believe that too. I did in fact notice the deer step forward. i've been doin saddle public land bow hunting for about 11 years now and ive realized that deer in open areas have alot less predictable movements than a deer in thick side-covered bedding areas so my maximum range i trust varies. I practice to 60 yards max comfortably, my sight goes out to 100 yards but I don't bother with it unless I'm in a controlled inside environment to train stability. Regardless, hitting a 4" circle at 60 yards I can do comfortably but I'd take that shot on a buck who's less tempted to move while sniffing around head down in one spot in bedding areas. However in an open area like yours, I'll trust myself to 40 only as theres so many distractions and attractions that can cause him to move after that yardage. most times if I can take a buck without bleating at him I'll do it. as they don't hear the release on my Mathews. If I stop them I'm afraid any sound after that may encourage a twitch so have never tried it. Good job brother. Wayne..... from Ontario, Canada
Chad, I think that had been planted to beans that spring but we had a drought that year and wiped most of the spring planted plots out. I believe it was some kind of volunteer grass that he was eating. Not sure what it was exactly.
Bill Winke oh ok, wow that interesting! Cause I remember you saying he was hitting that field on the regular, sometimes the first deer out there. Ok thanks, Bill! Appreciate you always replying!
No, that was a very small cutting diameter (1 1/4 inch) Rocket Steelhead. It hit the offside and bounced back slightly. I was a pure liver hit - center liver - so I am not sure why it didn't break the skin on the other side. It was a really big bodied buck, but it should have fully penetrated.
@@bill-winke good job. Really enjoy your content. Has very bad experience with rage in my past. Seems like they eother baisically cut the deer in half or don't deploy at all. I'm staying away from from them things for now on.
I appreciate that, but I do think the guys that are operating it now are doing a really nice job. I still watch it regularly. I like it better than any other whitetail content on the web.
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Well done Bill, first time I've watched this clip-I love how you include your son. He'll remember that for the rest of his life, and a new conservationists is baptized!
For sure. It was a great memory we shared. Thanks for the support.
What an absolute Monarch!! Those big boys don't just fall over unless it's perfect! He must have been one crazy fighter seeing all the bare patches of skin on him.
He was a super tough deer. We actually video of the fight where lost a bunch of that hair. He got routed, but it was late enough and dark enough we couldn't tell much about the other buck.
The story of this buck has always been one of my favorites. What an amazing buck! Really enjoying your blogs on your website. Hopefully you find that perfect property soon!
Thanks. That was a pretty cool adventure putting that farm together. Gosh, looking back on that, I am shocked that all that stuff actually worked!
Awesome story Bill, if you’ve now hunted long you know the emotions you were feeling. The buck hadn’t been dead long when you found him, he wasn’t even stiff yet. Congratulations!
I really appreciate what you do Bill. You’ve led the way for a lot of dudes.
Thanks. I do appreciate that kind word. I hope you are doing well. Have a great day.
Missed your absence from midwest whitetail this fall. Pretty awesome to see this channel pop up! Your my favorite guy to watch, no fluff. Have learned alot from you in the past!
Thanks Karl. I appreciate it. We will see where this leads. Have a great Easter.
I have watched this hunt the night before opener for the last 8 years. What a story. Thanks for sharing with us Bill!
I will never hunt another deer like that. It was once in a lifetime.
Love the way the boy smiles when dad reaches out before hitting the woods. Priceless
It was a special time for both of us. Have a great day.
I like the subtle teaching to your son about tracking instead of busting through your getting your son involved to know what to look for. Tracking a deer can be a tough task when the blood trail gets sparse. Great hunt and mentoring Bill!👍 Cant wait to see some new vids but these older vids are great
Thanks Allen. Simple stuff like that - spending quality time with a son or daughter - really makes the memories that much better. To this day, I am so glad Drew was there with me on that recovery.
Thanks again for sharing your time and knowledge Bill. I always learn something from your videos. One of the great teachers of this industry. Good luck finding a new farm to purchase!
Thanks for the comment and the well wishes. I appreciate it and hope you have a great day.
Appreciate you Bill! You really are a pioneer in the sport and a great person.
What a journey on the double G4
It was an awesome hunt for an awesome buck. Thanks for the support.
Bill, that was the most impressive shot I have ever seen.
Thanks for the nice comment and the support. I appreciate it. Good luck this fall.
Glad you started up another channel Bill, this was by far my favorite deer hunt
Thanks Zachary. I appreciate it. That was quite a buck. He was so much fun to hunt.
Good to see you again Bill! This is my absolute favorite hunt to watch. Unbelievable story behind this buck
Thanks Jeremy. I appreciate you finding me. Have a great day.
I have watched this hunt I don’t know how many times on MWW. It never gets old. Awesome video
Thanks Chris. Much appreciated. Have a great day.
I have watched this video like a million times. Of course I just watched it again!! Lol
Thanks Chad. I wondered where all those views came from! Kidding. I appreciate the support. Have a great day.
Hi Bill. I've learned a lot from you, read all your material and watched countless videos. I Can't wait for your part two of hunting creeks and ditches.
Thanks Paul. Unfortunately, that book series is dead. Petersen's Bowhunting published that and they went out of the book business a year or so later. (I guess my book wasn't enough to save them!)
Ive watched this a bunch of times on MWW and it never gets old. Awesome job Bill
Thanks David. I appreciate the support. That was a very special deer.
My all time favorite deer story Bill. Thanks for sharing it again. I watch the MW two part every year before the season. Owning a family farm
myself, I love the continuing chase of the same deer over a period of years. There’s just something about it that I really enjoy. I’d love to watch a Jim Shockey The Professionals type sit down show where you talk to all your old cameraman and hunting partners. I think people would love it.
I sure could fill a few volumes of videos with stories from all these hunts. What a great way to live! All the best.
The knowledge you have for hunting is amazing.
Thanks Jacob. I appreciate the comment. I hope you have a great day.
As soon as I saw the hit I thought two issues: he's hit far back (probabbly liver and then no pass thru. Then didn't give him enough time. I say this from painful personal regret. Fortunately you are on a big enough piece of land, and had a good blood trail. Glad you found your giant!
Yes, it was dead square liver. It looked better than that on video. He only went about 150 yards total though. Not very far, but he was tough and lived longer than I would have liked.
Just watched this again Wow what a buck. Great shot at that distance great tracking job.
Thanks Robert. Much appreciated. He was a once in a lifetime buck.
Congratulations Bill ! Awesome buck to share with your lil Podner! Love Your informative videos ! Deo Vindice
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it. That was a good memory - hopefully for both of us.
My absolute favorite buck story and hunt.
Thanks Cody. It ranks high up on my list too! Have a great day.
It’s great to see you back. Really enjoying watching some of these old clips and looking forward to new ones.
Thanks Brad. I will keep them coming. Have a great day.
Been really enjoying your videos! Woods are gorgeous where you hunt and deer ain't half bad either😂
Thanks Fred. I appreciate it. I have posted all of my own hunts that were filmed, I may start posting other hunts from our farm. I will start producing a few more "Tips" type videos and then see what the fall brings. Have a great day.
@@bill-winke Will definitely check them out! You have a good day too.
Welcome back Bill !
Thanks Ralph. I appreciate the support. Have a great Easter.
@@bill-winke I to am very glad to have you on your new channel!
Congrats bill you are my inspiration hunter
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it and I appreciate your support.
Great Video really enjoyed it thanks for sharing Congrats!
Thanks Michael. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
Congratulations on that one Bill! What a buck! How far do you think he ran? I didn't catch that part?
Thanks for the comment. Total distance from shot to recovery was about 150 yards. It ended up being a dead square liver hit.
@@bill-winke oh man....my son got a liver shot on a younger buck. He ran pretty far too and we might have jumped him up in the process because we heard something take off. The excitement we had tracking him was unforgettable. We ended up finding him just inside the woods about 40 yards. In the dark it seemed so far though. It was his first buck. He was so pumped!
Them old bucks are tough
it didn't look like you got good penetration, were you shooting a mechanical head? 15 or 20 years ago i hit a big 9 pointer in the liver one evening, i knew it was a liver hit so i left and went back at first light and found him right away but unfortunately the coyotes found him first. my friend had a pet mountain lion so she got the meat. the coyotes started eating at the anus and tore the buck up pretty bad. that was the last quartering to shot i ever took.
How much stress and pressure did you have to deal with during your Midwest whitetail run? I can’t even imagine how hard it was
So many deadlines and so many people who I had to interact with each day. It did wear me down. I think adrenaline is the only thing that keeps you going sometimes. It's getting to be that way again now, unfortunately. Something I was trying to avoid.
I really like Bill Winkle's attitude toward hunts. how many yards was that shot?
Thanks Wayne. I appreciate it. That shot was 50, but I had been practicing a lot of long shots that year and I was good out to 60. The main thing with shots past about 25 yards, though, is whether the deer will move when the arrow is in the air. That is really the big x-factor. In this case, if you look at it closely, the buck started to take a step as the arrow was in the air and that resulted in the hit that was slightly back (liver). It is hard to tell people what their maximum range is, but like I said, it is more related to the animal's movement than to the archer's pure ability. That is something to consider on every shot.
@@bill-winke Yessir I believe that too. I did in fact notice the deer step forward. i've been doin saddle public land bow hunting for about 11 years now and ive realized that deer in open areas have alot less predictable movements than a deer in thick side-covered bedding areas so my maximum range i trust varies. I practice to 60 yards max comfortably, my sight goes out to 100 yards but I don't bother with it unless I'm in a controlled inside environment to train stability. Regardless, hitting a 4" circle at 60 yards I can do comfortably but I'd take that shot on a buck who's less tempted to move while sniffing around head down in one spot in bedding areas. However in an open area like yours, I'll trust myself to 40 only as theres so many distractions and attractions that can cause him to move after that yardage. most times if I can take a buck without bleating at him I'll do it. as they don't hear the release on my Mathews. If I stop them I'm afraid any sound after that may encourage a twitch so have never tried it. Good job brother.
Wayne..... from Ontario, Canada
Hey bill what do you reccomend is the best light for blood tracking
I love camera lights. They are small and work great. Here's an example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1487528-REG/ulanzi_0647_w49_mini_led_light.html
Hey Bill, just curious what was planted in that field he was feeding in?
Chad, I think that had been planted to beans that spring but we had a drought that year and wiped most of the spring planted plots out. I believe it was some kind of volunteer grass that he was eating. Not sure what it was exactly.
Bill Winke oh ok, wow that interesting! Cause I remember you saying he was hitting that field on the regular, sometimes the first deer out there. Ok thanks, Bill! Appreciate you always replying!
What Broadhead did you use to shoot him with
Missed you this year on MW, you are a living legend. Hope all is well Sir
Thanks I appreciate the kind words. I am doing well and will start to gradually start creating content again. Have a great day.
Was u shooting rage expandable when u shot this deer?
No, that was a very small cutting diameter (1 1/4 inch) Rocket Steelhead. It hit the offside and bounced back slightly. I was a pure liver hit - center liver - so I am not sure why it didn't break the skin on the other side. It was a really big bodied buck, but it should have fully penetrated.
@@bill-winke good job. Really enjoy your content. Has very bad experience with rage in my past. Seems like they eother baisically cut the deer in half or don't deploy at all. I'm staying away from from them things for now on.
Midwest Whitetail is just not the same without you big guy
I appreciate that, but I do think the guys that are operating it now are doing a really nice job. I still watch it regularly. I like it better than any other whitetail content on the web.
What did he end up scoring???
203 and some change if I’m not mistaken. World class frame.
Will has it. Roughed around 205, but 203 is close enough!