“Dream big, because Gods reality is bigger than your dreams” - great words

“As hunters, we should be judged more by what we choose not to shoot than by what we do shoot.” Great quote. 7:43

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.

This man is the definition of a sportsman and a hunter

This video is so much more than hunting. Absolutely incredible.

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.

Never cried over a hunting video before. God has blessed us with your story - thank you for sharing God's work with us.

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

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

*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

This is the best documentary of a hunter chasing his dreams and the life of a buck dreams are made of. What a gift from GOD! Congrats Don!

This man is the best kind of hunter.

"It's all about the chase, not the kill" Amen SIR

“As hunters, we should be judged more by what we choose not to shoot than by what we do shoot.” Love this quote .

Best video I have every seen on KZfaq

Absolutely the best story i have heard, i am so glad to have watched this video. Thanks to you, and thanks for being such a wonderful human being. I am 67 years old and soon to be 68 my dream is to get one of those monsters and my hopes are my grandson who is 5 years old can follow in my footsteps. Take care and god bless.

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

This documentary is one of the most inspirational deer hunting documentaries I have ever watched! Great job and congratulations !!

The image of you sitting in the back of the truck looking at Mel was really powerful. Almost as if you were saying goodbye to a good friend.

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!🙏

We should all be so lucky to get to a point where "the chase means more than the kill". Such an amazing and inspirational story, thank you from every bowhunter that may never see this.

All I can say is WOW, what a great guy! No fist pumping or macho antics, and more importantly giving credit to God,. Thank you for an awesome video and God bless you and your family.

Congrats Don ! You truely are the blessed.

Congratulations on another amazing buck.

Don sure drives home what’s important in this life, awesome stuff!

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...

This is a great video ! It reminds me of one buck we saw almost every year on our dairy farm in upper central Wisconsin, Pops called him “ pistachio “ I asked why he called him that a pops answered because he drives me nuts every time I see um . He was what we called a swamp buck , and didn’t look like any white tail around , his rack grew more from the back of his head coming up over the front and was taller than wider, and his coloration was very dark almost black and was bigger than a regular deer , he was always out on our back 40 and we could see um from the house but there was no way you could ever get close , after about 7-8 years we didn’t se um anymore , he was the mystery buck that we always talked about , A legend ,

Thank you sir for the great video and sharing all of your feelings and information

"God's reality is bigger than your dream." An incredible hunt with a perspective and selflessness that is rare....and inspirational! Congratulations on your success, Don, and thank you for sharing this with us!

Sir,you are doing exactly what i dearly wish that i could do, im 37 and my passion and obsession for whitetail deer hunting is beyond explanation,ive hunted alot of small private properties on people's good graces throughout my life,spent alot of hours in stand without seeing a single deer and feeling so down and out about it,but god gave me patience in the hunting department and the deer always come through after days with no deer in sight,ive been blessed with some nice bucks that i have mounted but largest is 135 inches,nothing like yours but big to me and they are beautiful animals,i look up to you,god bless.

what a stud of a whitetail that is a dream whitetail. Your story is awesome.And love the quote.

i am a bowhunter from maui hawaii, i started bowhunting later in my life, your story is really what its about,the experience of being in the woods and enjoying this god given resource, aloha from maui

What a great example for men and other hunters!! I pray GOD continues to bless you!

What a great guy and ethical hunter. All sportsman should take a word out of this mans book.

69 years old and only deer hunted 3 or 4 times in my life. But through the magic of the internet I "hunt" vicariously through others. I've seen the beauty of those, young and old, male and female, that have shared that special time of their dream come true. And I've shed tears with them but no more so than watching you. Thank you for sharing your story and your heart. {yes, I'm shedding tears because I'm connected to people of heart}. Made my heart smile.

Thank you for sharing a part of you.

Literally shed a tear when he looked to the heavens and closed his eyes, as if to tell you he's ready and at peace. 😭

Great job don! Dream buck!

I keep passing deer, 3-year-olds, year after year, with the hope that someday I will get rewarded. Thanks for your inspiration

This is why heaven is going to be heaven...it will be filled with brothers like Mr.Higgins. I am very blessed after watching this.

Awesome story brought tears to my eyes...Praise God .

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!!

Great story. Keep the family tradition going!!

Hands down, the GREATEST whitetail hunting video I've ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience with us!

Congrats Don!!! You the man!! Humble and kind

This video was a Blessing. Good encouragement at the perfect time. I recently turned 60 this past Summer and then lost my Mother on October 30th. My Mother always encouraged my hunting drive, all the while knowing I’ve had very minimal success hunting public land. I broke the bank this year and scheduled a bull elk hunt in Colorado for mid-Nov. I was uncertain if I’d be going, due to my Mother’s condition, but I put it out of my mind and focused on her. As I said, she passed away on October 30th and on the 1st day of my hunt, I hunted my tail off and was able to fill my bull tag with a nice enough 5x5. The entire day, I had that feeling you get when you know God’s with you extra close by that day. It was the toughest physical one day hunt I have ever had, to follow up the 363 yard shot, find it and get back to camp. But it was all worth it. I’ve been hunting elk 30 years, bought at least 20 tags, some rifle and mostly archery on public land and never filled one. I’ve gutted and carried many for my buddies. Don’t give up your dream and dream big and trust God, not yourself, like he says.

Nice work. You are truely blessed.

Congratulations!! Enjoyed the story of Mel.

You sir , are the pinnacle of what we strive to be. Congratulations and God bless.

Don, I've been a fan from day one! Never commented on a post or a video. First congratulations on a beautiful deer and the story that came with it. I woke up extra early to watch this. This just wasn't another video it was a side of Don not to many get too see. Thank you! You inspire me every year to not only a better hunter but a better man though God. You keep it real and unlike some of these celebritie hunters you don't care what people think. This industry needs more Don Higgins. Thank you Don and Terry and everyone that has a part in what we get to enjoy.

Great story. I understand what you mean about finding the joy of checking trail cameras and watching the deer come by your stand.

Incredible. All I can say. Thank you for this video.

All I can say is wow. True inspiration

If anybody listened to the Podcast earlier in the month, there is more to the story. For those who have integrity there is never an alternative. You simply have more than a responsibility but an obligation. Especially when it comes to a buck of this stature. There are many big 🦌 but only a very few have the antler traits & the body conformation to make a deer like Mel. The pics of this deer with the corn behind him while Don holds up his one antler is something you just don't see. The fact that he shot him @ 7 yards after he had to wait for him to stop doing a lip curl is a memory I'll never forget about this tremendous animal & the top notch hunter who wouldn't do it any other way.

Ethical and disciplined. Very impressed. I'm a very beginner hunter at the age of 52. Haven't had any success in my few years hunting.

God Bless you Don! Many can learn by your example.

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.

Just watched it again. Gave me the chills, again.

This will be my first hunting season without my grandmother. She was the most important woman in my life for so long, and I was her hunting buddy. I'll miss having her shuffle around in the morning, making egg sandwiches before our hunt, helping her get her gear on as she got older, and getting her set up before I head to my stand. She was a wise woman and an incredible hunter, I thank her for her wisdom that I hope to pass down to my nephew and future children. I love you, nanny.

Bittersweet is the perfect word. Had that feeling watching you place the perfect shot.

Wow.! Mr.Don Words in no way shape or form can express how I feel after watching this! What a fantastic job Steve the way you capture things is completely phenomenal and you have touched more deer hunters with this video than you will ever know! God Bless you Both

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!

You are amazing Don!!!! Thank you.

This is one of the most powerful hunting documentaries I’ve watched not only entertaining but very knowledgeable

Thank you Don and congratulations.

Thank you for sharing your story of that fantastic buck Mel. I understand that bitter sweet part of when after the shot the game is over. Its the thrill of the hunt, not the kill and the time outdoors that i love. I hunt on some property up here in Michigan's Thumb that i finally purchased at 66 years old. I have been hunting that land for over 40 some years. Lots of hunting pressure around me. Still hope to someday have a shot at something big. Time will tell. Thanks again for your awesome story of Mel.🦌

Congrats Brother! Honored to be a part of your blessings! May you continue to be blessed in everything you touch!

Amen very well said

You sir are a Good bow hunter, but you are a Great Human Being ! Thank you, Butch from Ashland, Ohio

Congratulations Don, this is one of the best videos telling the story of a buck that I’ve ever seen

Unforgettable story , congrats Mr. Don

Your stories are as good as the bucks you kill. Almost better. Thx for sharing. Congrats

Congrats Don on another great buck! Wow!

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.

What a great grandpa, great father, and friend

Wow I came to watch a big buck get smoked and left almost in tears 😳 fantastic story with a great ending. You have captured the true essence of the hunt and everyone who hunts should see this video. It's almost sad once you do finally stick him. Knowing that he is expired and there is no more chase. Great buck and even better story!

Don, thanks for sharing that hint of a lifetime & being so candid throughout. Glad to know there are still good God fearing folks around!

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!!!

Such an inspiring story. Thankyou Don and Mel

This guy is the real deal!!!

Complete respect for this guy and congrats on the deer

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!

Wow, this video is deep......thank you.

When this video is over, it makes you not even no how to feel or think. I feel like there’s nothing I can put on, no hunting videos or channels, that will top this story. Mel was a unbelievable deer. And don just a great man

Fantastic documentary, more than a few life lessons included. Thanks for the upload

I appreciate you sharing the story and even more so sharing your faith. I was one that had a couple more critical opinions of your company a couple years ago but as I've listened to your podcast and got a better idea of who you are as a person I gladly eat crow and apologize for jumping to conclusions like so many of us do in the world of social media. You clearly are a man of integrity and have made an eternal impact on many lives. Keep being bold in your faith and sharing the good news we have in Christ Jesus. Take care brother.

Like I have always said, deer hunting is great getting a buck is iceing on the cake. A classy guy, to wait and share the deer with friends and family, very cool.

Thank you for your story. It was truly what Deer hunting is about . This year was our best on my place we took 4 nice Buck

Congratulations Don! I'm headed out to a property I just purchased earlier in the month for the 1st time. It has tremendous potential. I hope to build a legacy there much as you have on your ground.

Congrats Don another great buck!

Excellent presentation. Not every day you hear a story like that.

Congratulations on a nice ole buck

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.

Thank you for sharing this, all the informative videos and your testimony.

Great buck Don,and even better story!

Mr. Don, Thank you so much for sharing this one of a kind deer but must of all that you for sharing your love for the outdoors.

Very humbling.. best one yet!

That’s great! Congratulations Don!

Hell of a story! Thanks for sharing it!!

" As hunters , we should be judged by what we choose not to shoot , than what we do shoot...... What an awesome ethos to set for ones self. I ve never heard that before but I can bet you I won t be forgetting it. Well said my friend.