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RealHunters Ryker and Keith Ross go on a season of hunts together as Keith teaches his son Ryker how to hunt and learns a whole new set of skills himself, including how to get his 6-year-old son into hunting. In this podcast-style video, you will see many hunts and challenges experienced through the season, much gear reviewed, and everything culminating in Ryker shooting his first deer, a 10-point buck! 00:00 RealHunters Intro 00:38 Video intro and summary of podcast-style video 05:13 Shooting range video practicing for the season 08:21 First hunt in West Texas (tips on spot and stalk and using the wind) 17:03 Second hunt in West Texas, Ryker tries to shoot a doe, but they wind us 20:31 Axil Trackr Blu Ear Muff Hearing Protection review 23:34 CamelBak Mini M.U.L.E. Hydration Backpack review 26:00 Third hunt in North Texas, Keith takes a Turkey with his bow 29:58 Fourth hunt in West Texas, a flop since Ryker got sick 31:50 Fifth hunt in North Texas, Ryker tries to shoot a doe but cannot get the scope dialed in and a shot off in time (tips on keeping composure) 35:35 Sixth hunt in North Texas, Ryker gets a shot on a hog 37:08 Seventh hunt in North Texas, Ryker gets a shot on a doe (tips on hunting with a kid and blood tracking) 48:19 Eighth hunt in West Texas, first three days of hunt where Ryker finally shoots his buck 52:27 Eighth hunt in West Texas, Ryker FINALLY GETS HIS FIRST BUCK! 57:06 Recovery of Ryker's of his buck and our deer harvest tradition 01:01:24 Closing thoughts on the season and ways we used the hunting to help Ryker to become a more well-rounded person Like, Subscribe, and check out realhunters.com for more quality content, reviews, and tips! ------------------------------------------- PRIOR BOG DEATH GRIP AND 6.5 GRENDEL VIDEOS ------------------------------------------- The Best Gun/Crossbow Tripod? BOG DeathGrip Carbon Fiber: https://youtu.be/kYaqkHoGkkc?si=nzHdqBjCSmVE18Fd 5 year old's first AR-15, 6.5 Grendel vs. 350 Legend a hunting rifle we can share, and BOG DeathGrip: https://youtu.be/ASBVhcjWWgw?si=ZHG7t2CP8FAh_whK ------------------------------------------- *Affiliate Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, but the links below include affiliate links, and we may be compensated if you purchase a product using one of our links. ------------------------------------------- KIDS GEAR (not including clothes, which mostly came from Academy, except the Sitka jacket/sweater) ------------------------------------------- Accmor kids gloves: https://amzn.to/4c1CdZH Smartwool kids socks: https://amzn.to/436w3n2 Thermajohn kids long johns: https://amzn.to/3T3ueCV Kids lined Crocs (these work great for the hunts and camp unless it is muddy or extremely cold; I had him wear these most of the time as they were easy to take on and off): https://amzn.to/4a2TNux ------------------------------------------- HEARING PROTECTION ------------------------------------------- Axil Trackr Blu Ear Muff Hearing Protection: https://goaxil.com/collections/ear-muffs/products/trackr-blu Axil XCOR Ear Bud Hearing Protection: https://amzn.to/4a1R7xj ------------------------------------------- HEATERS ------------------------------------------- Mr. Heater F215100 Little Buddy 3800-BTU Propane Heater (this is the one the base kept falling off AND I STOPPED USING, but I know many people like this one): https://amzn.to/3V87Vyt Mr. Heater F232000 Buddy 4,000-9,000-BTU Propane Heater (this is the one I SWITCHED TO, and I love it): https://amzn.to/433udDD ------------------------------------------- RYKER'S PACK AND HEADLAMP ------------------------------------------- CamelBak Mini M.U.L.E. Hydration Backpack: https://amzn.to/3TmWcLc Blitzu i2 LED Headlamp: https://amzn.to/49I0Uc3 ------------------------------------------- WALKIE TALKIES ------------------------------------------- Rocky Talkies: https://rockytalkie.com/products/mountain-radio ------------------------------------------- SPOTTING SCOPE SETUP ------------------------------------------- Vortex Razor HD Spotting Scope: https://amzn.to/4a1aUgp Sirui VA-5 Ultra-Compact Video Head: https://amzn.to/4c7ORq3 Feisol CT-3441S Rapid Carbon Fiber Tripod: https://amzn.to/433q9Dj ------------------------------------------- BOW SIGHT ------------------------------------------- Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/garmin-xero-a1i-auto-ranging-digital-bow-sight?irclickid=zIXWLmU5uxyPUo-Q-X05yzfnUkH37P1tr3Kdzw0&irpid=3139941&irmpname=Keith%20Ross&irsharedid=&irgwc=1&hvarAID=impact&cm_soc=Keith%20Ross ------------------------------------------- BLIND CHAIR ------------------------------------------- Millennium Ground Blind Chair: https://amzn.to/4a2pmEG Kingphenix Lumbar Support: https://amzn.to/4bYjxdz Therm-a-Rest Z Cushion: https://amzn.to/436AlLe ------------------------------------------- TRACKING BOOK ------------------------------------------- Tracking Dogs for Finding Wounded Deer book: https://amzn.to/3T8WCna
How to get your kid into hunting… 6-year-old shoots first deer, a 10-point buck!
RealHunters Nick Zinsmeyer takes his kids Riley and Ryker hunting, and Riley shoots her first buck, a monster free range 146" South Texas whitetail deer. Nick then proceeds to walk us through his latest jerky batch and recipe. Like, Subscribe, and check out realhunters.com for more quality content, reviews, and tips! *Affiliate Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, but the links below include affiliate links, and we may be compensated if you purchase a product using one of our links. RIFLE SETUP BOG DeathGrip Carbon Fiber: https://amzn.to/43vJBaR Magpul MOE SL Collapsible Stock for AR-15 https://sovrn.co/1g2rrpn SilencerCo Hybrid 46M https://silencerco.com/silencers/hybrid-46m/ Ruger AR-556 MPR Semi-Automatic Centerfire Rifle https://sovrn.co/d4d1b5z JERKEY INGREDIENTS AND COOKING RACK P&P Chef Cooling Rack Pack: https://amzn.to/41RzD43 Kikkoman Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/41X7isX Heinz Worcestershire Sauce: https://amzn.to/3tzoI2g Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade: https://amzn.to/47xBVGp Lane's 16 Mesh Ground Black Pepper: https://amzn.to/48qTn0z Morton Iodized Salt: https://amzn.to/48H0rpJ All RealHunters links and a coupon code are below: https://linkin.bio/realhunters
Riley's first buck, a 146" South Texas monster free range whitetail, catch & cook jerky recipe
RealHunters Keith Ross reviews the Phelps un-Rival-ed Bugle Tube after successfully bugling in several bulls on his 2023 archery Elk hunt in Colorado. Like, Subscribe, and check out realhunters.com for more quality content, reviews, and tips! *Affiliate Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, but the links below include affiliate links, and we may be compensated if you purchase a product using one of our links. Phelps un-Rival-ed Bugle Tube: https://amzn.to/4agOmt3 All RealHunters links and a coupon code are below: https://linkin.bio/realhunters
Bring in the bulls with the Phelps un-Rival-ed Bugle Tube
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