A Hunting Expedition in Search for a Mega Deer

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A Hunting Expedition in Search for a Mega Deer

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Ай бұрын

How I hunted this mega huge deer on a solo hunt in the mountains of New Zealand. It was a tough hunt and I nearly gave up. But perseverance is key and I was extremely happy with the experience.
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@PokeGaz Ай бұрын

I was literlly looking at your channel the other day... wondering where you have been! So good to see you back mate!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man, yeah been very busy filming but now time to get on the computer and get the editing done

@PokeGaz Ай бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting awesome mate can’t wait to see more

@Smellza Ай бұрын

Really appreciate the time, effort and quality of your content Joe. Looking forward to this season and the new format with the outro is a great way to wrap the vid. Cheers

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks mate yeah I wondered if people would like the outro or not, I will try it a few times and see what the feedback is

@walterrie3075 Ай бұрын

Waidmannsheil, one of my favourite hunting channels, great to see you back. Greetings from Germany.

@nullrunner2251 Ай бұрын

perfect timing mate, been having a bit of a tough time, these videos always chill me out

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Glad to help out of course, and glad to hear they help you like that

@justinhobbs3635 Ай бұрын

Another great video. Glad to have you back cant wait for the rest of the season.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Cheers man!

@RachGrant-h5x Ай бұрын

We've all been waiting for this! Ripper start to the hunting season 🦌

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Haha I reckon, about time aye Rach

@motboyzie2982 29 күн бұрын

New series sounds epic Joe. Good stuff, looking forward to it 😎

@shed_fish_hunt9896 Ай бұрын

Love the channel! One day, I will get to New Zealand to hunt. Living in the US, it is fun to watch the diversity of animals that NZ has to offer. The hunts look amazing, as does the landscape. Love it all

@MrMetalhead33 Ай бұрын

So good to see you back mate! Awesome as always

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@travise618 Ай бұрын

This channel is my favorite hunting channel for sure. Amazing country you have there. I am excited to hear more about this season. Thanks for the quality content!

@nickmax3039 24 күн бұрын

So glad you’re back into it bro, me and my sons love tuning into the videos! Gives us keep of inspiration to get out and into it!

@j.e.wilds-hunting 24 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it mate that's awesome, yeah I generally spend 6 months or so filming for this channel and have just started to release the videos I've filmed so far. Say hi to your boys for me

@shahidzabu3187 Ай бұрын

love every second of this post . It was like watching a movie where you dont want to miss a blink . Good on you, keep to it up , you are are an inspiration of many

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words! This is why I spend all these hours and days and months creating the content, to inspire people!

@GreenFarmingDocumentaryUS 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this epic journey and reminding us all of the rewards that come with persistence and passion. Can’t wait to see what’s next on your channel!

@Artifishal1 Ай бұрын

Always setting the bar high with your videos mate. looking forward to the rest of the season!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate it a lot!

@scottbaird7084 Ай бұрын

Awesome video Joe. Great to see you back. People can learn a lot from you on the process of tracking and hunting. Nice job Joe and thanks again

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks Scott I appreciate your comments as always mate!

@BarnyR Ай бұрын

Does anyone else hold their breath when Joe's about to pull the trigger or is it just me haha Awesome vid mate. Looking forward to the next one !! (Outro is a great idea too!)

@meatavoreNana Ай бұрын

Yep,I'm 73,never hunted,and I still hold my breath😂

@grozzatoyotaprado6659 Ай бұрын

Great stuff that kept me on the edge of my seat . Perth Western Australia watching

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Awesome glad to hear man!

@ReubenMacalister Ай бұрын

Yesssss, Ive been waiting for this for ages😂 Thanks for another awesome vid bro, What a reward aye.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you man! Thanks for hanging in there haha, more coming real soon

@derekedgley5074 Ай бұрын

What a great shot and a well deserved and earned monster stag. Can’t wait to see the West Coast hunt. Really admire your determination to achieve success

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks Derek, stoked to hear this man, cheers for the comment

@KyleOrton14 25 күн бұрын

Good to see a JE video pop up on my feed! always loved the JE WILDS hunting and fishing hats. Went to NZ recently and popped in with fingers crossed to find one, but no luck. Loved the place

@RepublicofTX Ай бұрын

Beautiful Stag! I shot a 330” here in Texas, but getting a chance at one in New Zealand is my dream hunt. I was excited the whole video, subscribed!

@artfranz2273 27 күн бұрын

You put together a first class show/video. Huge kudos to you! So envious of what you do, and where you do it. I’ve hunted here in Canada for the last 25 yrs, taken some nice animals, just wished I could have started earlier when I still had the physical ability. Looking forward to this season coming in Sept, most of it will be in Nov. Got an elk, a moose, and Whitetail and Muledeer tags.

@rodgeorge7244 Ай бұрын

That was fantastic Joe and I can't wait for the next one ,congrats on taking that big old stag

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks mate I appreciate it! Cheers for the comment

@ronjeremy6128 Ай бұрын

Finally, huntiiiing vids. Good stuff man, pumped for this next series. Thank you

@claphamboysoutdoor Ай бұрын

Awesome stag with great character Joe. Some great, but tough looking country too. Looking forward to the upcoming series.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks mate yeah it was steep country aye but that fog was the real challenge

@ClayTallStories Ай бұрын

Hope you refueled your creative batteries while taking a break for your last film/edit Joe. Good to see you back again with a stonka vid. These self film/hunts are hard work.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

I did things a little differently this year, I have filmed all my season's content and now going to edit them all together. Instead of editing in between hunts. This time I smashed out all the filming back to back and now time to create the films. I hope your going well bro, it was probably 15 years ago when we were on the hunt forums together aye

@EmmaAndSeanOutdoors Ай бұрын

Fantastic content as always Joe. Very peaceful and makes me want to get out hunting and fishing. I'm looking forward to your next episodes.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Hopefully you can get out real soon and get into the wild!

@gregoryross.303 Ай бұрын

I much enjoy your videos JE. Hunting has changed quite a bit since I hunted in the 1960s and 70s when there was no internet, no digital photography, no cell phones, no voicemail, no GPS, no range-finders, no LED lights, no locator beacons, and very very few helicopters flew recreational hunters around. We hunters tramped for days sometimes to get into remote blocks, and then usually had no communications with the outside world because 2-way radios back then were heavy beasts needing heavy long wire aerials, all of which most hunters did not bother with. My NZ hunting memoir RED DEER WRITING has recently become available in a NZ-edited, NZ-published (by Opaoa Publishing), 2023 edition, available from all NZ book shops, and if they don’t have it in stock they will order it for you.

@outdoorswithalex164 Ай бұрын

You are living the dream man. Keep em coming

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man you only get one life

@ScottysGoneWalkabout Ай бұрын

Awesome vid mate and what an epic animal. I’ve only just begun my hunting journey, recently doing a beginner hunting course. Lots to learn but can’t bloody wait. I’ll have to get over to NZ on a hunt one day!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man and thats cool to hear your getting into it, last time we spoke you mentioned you were interested to learn, I will see you here one day no doubt

@nathanwood3029 Ай бұрын

Wow! Very cool trip! I have hunted and fished my whole life. Your hunts help me re-live my hunting and fishing trips and bring back so many memories! I have been in Hawaii for 20 yrs., Idaho for 25 yrs., Alaska for 5 yrs., and now am in Washington state for the last 12 yrs.. I say you gotta build memories!!! Thanks for sharing yours and doing what you do!🤙🔥 BTW Good to see the family. At the rate that kid is growing, it will soon be able to tag along with you and Katherine cause I took my 2 girls and even now in their late 30's they mention those days with a smile on their face... Good job and keep up the good work! I love your story telling way. Looking forward to the next one... always!!

@tylerfalcon2162 23 күн бұрын

watching from the states, absolutely love New Zealand beautiful hunt man!

@joelberry2293 Ай бұрын

Absolutely makes my day when I get that notification pop up saying JE WILDS has posted a new video. Love the videos man!

@MrDeanonline 29 күн бұрын

Your hunting videos are absolute gold for me. I could watch this stuff all day 👌🏼

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 29 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed that mate, and great message at the end about motivation for others. Cheers for the effort to film these videos in such rugged terrain.

@FDR350 Ай бұрын

Hope you keep the video's coming. So glad you're back !!!!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Theres plenty more on the way, I know ive been slow on the uploads but ive been filming my hunts since March to get a good backlog of footage. Now its the editing time!

@flashgordonrox2102 Ай бұрын

Man hearing that intro made me so happy, missed the vids brother and can't wait for all these new projects you got coming up! Getting me hyped for getting out and doing more photography every time I see a video!

@jasonbates1407 Ай бұрын

Choice vid, feels like it's been ages. Can't wait to see the upcoming series

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, theres a heap on the way now that im back in the editing room

@martinhanslow1700 Ай бұрын

Hey Joe, absolutely awesome video, hanging for the mini series now but in saying that all your videos are exceptional 🍻 hope Katherine and bubs are going great👏👏

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks Martin I appreciate it man! Im working on the next episode now so keep your eyes peeled

@samwilson836 Ай бұрын

Finally, WE ONNNNNNN!!!! Been waiting for this to come out. Great first video to get the season started 🤙

@connorRodley Ай бұрын

ive been waiting for this good to see you back Joe

@guywhosleepallday8194 Ай бұрын

Congrats, Je Wild. I enjoy every video that you put out for us to see.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you and I am glad to hear!

@jamdwan Ай бұрын

Awesome to have your amazing videos back up online for this coming season. Can't wait for the following videos. Simply amazing content bro and it has def inspired me to look into getting out there and doing a hunt for the first time. Also, with the new chat setup at the end of the videos is a master stroke to make the content even better. Bring on the 2024 season of JE Wilds!!!!!!

@Hunt_Downunder Ай бұрын

Absolutely stoked you’re back hm pumping out the Vids for all us lads back in Oz reminiscing on old hunts and planning future hunts 🫡🫶🏼 Scotty from HeliRural producing the goods again. A buddy and myself used his services last year and were stoked with his services and will be using him again next year for the roar 🙏🤙🏼. Keep it up bro

@firstglass1 Ай бұрын

Fantastic as always, waiting for the next podcast in anticipation. Thank you for your efforts.

@timmyanderson1576 Ай бұрын

mate grab some of the coffee satchels by Marcona they have the milk etc all freeze dried in (unless you like it black) come in latte and cappuccino. they also have caramel latte. THE ABSOLUTE BOMB!!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

I havent seen them mate, I will have a look for them!

@kristiewallace1988 Ай бұрын

great content i listen to your podcast, i lost my grandfather two years ago. he was a hunter from central north island listening to you reminds me of him and all his stories thankyou 😃also great clear shots your camera is great !!

@heinrichstoltz1356 Ай бұрын

An amazing hunt and well presented. Much appreciated from a fellow hunter in Africa. Keep up the great work.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@chrispyskiwiadventures3583 Ай бұрын

Haha was seeing a few reels on instagram and wondered if you were back. Been hanging out for your videos. Love your style and enthusiasm. Looking forward to the season 🤙🤙

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Haha thanks man and by the way your on a video right now! Cheers bro 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

@chrispyskiwiadventures3583 Ай бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting what video??🤔🤔

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

@@chrispyskiwiadventures3583 you'll see haha

@chrispyskiwiadventures3583 Ай бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting bro now I’m nervous 🤪🤪

@nathanmckernan6224 Ай бұрын

Wow wow WOW! As always an inspirational vid that simply makes you want to get out there and DO IT!

@mdv2043 Ай бұрын

Awsome animal and clean harvest. Keep doing what you do awsome video.

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you and I appreciate the comment

@benhealy3401 Ай бұрын

Man, I've waited so long for this video and it didnt disappoint. Bloody awesome mate. Would love to get a closer look at that big boy you couldn't get to, he looked epic.

@lomonpuru8012 Ай бұрын

Mad video man love your mahi dude well done can't wait for that mini series nga mihi bro!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks bro! Stoked you like it, cheers for the comment 🙌🏻

@tarewarota6128 Ай бұрын

Chuuuur mean to see you back in your habitat😂😂😂 it's funny how I was just whinging to my wife about no new JEWILD vids... but in saying that in that moment, Nek minute BOOM new vid up....

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

I heard you bro thats why I posted haha

@StarngamKelly Ай бұрын

Wow , always love watching your style of hungting , All the way from India ✌️

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stevedonovand2351 Ай бұрын

Je can you hunt at forest again..we love to see it

@HuntWithUS1 Ай бұрын

Cheers joe you are an absolutely lengend can’t wait for more to come

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

More on the way at the moment, Im editing right now

@HuntWithUS1 Ай бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting can’t wait to see them

@AmySmith-g5r Ай бұрын

Another solid episode, has been well worth the wait!!!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Theres many filmed as over the past 4-5 months ive been hunting a lot now time to edit haha

@SamP27750 Ай бұрын

I can see why that big stag that got scared off by the plane got so big, that is some gnarly country in there. Awesome to see young animals with a lot of potential too, that bigger spiker had some serious length to him. Great result in the end, awesome public land warrior.

@christianbryant2611 24 күн бұрын

Always get hyped when I see a new video! Keep 'em coming

@sgulden6276 Ай бұрын

Outstanding! Looking forward!!!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks and glad to hear!

@stevegarland9063 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video, exceptional detail of NZ's wilderness. And what a stag! Back straps must have been close to 1mtr long (each). Really appreciate your commentary, isn't too much, great you dont have music blaring, just good natural sounds in the hills. Well done!

@kingkevdog Ай бұрын

Epic! Love your hunting content look forward to it through all the off season!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man theres plenty on the way!

@9906sinky Ай бұрын

Great video good to have you back!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man now time to get on the computer and get more out for you

@richardhiatt3420 Ай бұрын

Love your enthusiasm and dedication total respect

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Cheers man I appreciate the comment!

@jamiemarquiss6065 Ай бұрын

Hi Joe, another epic video, love the way and locations that you hunt in. The podcasts are top draw too. Ive been to your beautiful country, but alas didn't hunt. When I return I definitely will. The hunting and fishing stores are amazing too. Got my hoodie that I wear all the time fishing. Keep up the amazing work. Stay safe man. Jamie, England.

@thehuntersquestwhuntermcwa3475 Ай бұрын

killer video bro! That stag was a beast. the terrain and videography were beautiful. congrats man, keep crushing it dude!

@slowlychew Ай бұрын

Hes back! Been looking foward to it!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks for hanging in there!

@slowlychew Ай бұрын

@j.e.wilds-hunting always mate! Can't wait until you drop your next one!

@josephmarciano2584 Ай бұрын

Greetings from Sausalito, California. Breathtaking beauty in those mountains. My Northern Calif hunting environment is very different, but many thanks for taking me along on your hunt. I learned, again, the virtue of patience. What GPS do you use to trackback to your camp and landing site?

@CatFarmAgriculture 16 күн бұрын

He has an impressive ability to stay quiet and still for long periods, a crucial skill in hunting.

@daveymatthews2251 Ай бұрын

Wow, your content is nothing short of amazing and getting better each video.. you need to consider coming to Aus to hunt the mighty sambar, keep up the great work..JE wilds😎

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Hi Davey cheers for the good words there mate, one day I will visit Aus for a hunt!

@IMPACTSHOOTING Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, wild scenery! Bucket list hunt for sure! Not many people know the effort self filming a hunt, never mind in terrain like this! 👍🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

@WildNZOutdoors 28 күн бұрын

Loved it man! Quality video right there! looking forward to what's coming up!

@Svj63dreamcar Ай бұрын

love your videos so much, no quality like your videos. Never stop!

@SamBarton-o9e 8 күн бұрын

You da man JE Wild!! Thanks

@markmckenzie1605 Ай бұрын

So inspiring. Great to have you back hunting.

@troyozzy9942 Ай бұрын

So stoked to see the stag videos are back! Planning for my first hunt ever this year, I appreciate all the tips you include along with the effort that goes into these videos! On a side note, do you ever show the process of packing the stag out? With your pack filled for a days worth of goods i'm curious how you fit that large of animal into the pack. Does it take multiple trips or is there a technique to fit all the meat without needing an empty pack? Keep up the great work Joe, another amazing video! Cheers!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it! I dont show the video of me processing any meat as yt does not like that type of footage which sucks! Generally it takes me multiple loads for the meat but if its a colder time of year I space those loads out over a couple days

@troyozzy9942 27 күн бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting Totally understandable! I appreciate the comment man, makes a lot more sense!

@katwilds3148 Ай бұрын

Whaaaat a tank of an animal! 😱😱😱 Great hunt!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Biggin aye!

@craigedkins Ай бұрын

Yep another epic video mate. Be interested in ya sit down video and a break down of what you take with you hunting and ya fishing would be cool to see

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks man, I will give the outro a few goes and if people enjoy it I will make it a regular thing

@JamieWestCoast 25 күн бұрын

I was missing your vids, good to see a new one.....obviously a good hunt is a day or 4, but the time to edit and produce the finished video must be a huge amount of hours!. My wifey is from Hari Hari and that's where I hunt for my animals....really looking forward to the upcoming West Coast episodes mate.

@markclaydon1213 Ай бұрын

Best hunting content out there!! Look forward to the next one 🤙 can’t wait for my next hunting trip in NZ .

@ouradventures4042 Ай бұрын

Wooohoooo about time je , can’t wait to get too nz myself

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Hopefully soon you do!

@owenelliott1889 Ай бұрын

Just wanna say keep up the good work love watching your content and getting tips and tricks to better succeed in my own hunting trips

@aussieredneck818 Ай бұрын

Great video. Glad your back we haven’t seen a hunting clip for a long time. Hope the family is well. You’re 100% spot on with back packs. I personally went with exo k3 a couple of years ago. Took me a year to pick one. Why? Because of the 💵, now I don’t regret it. Just come back from NZ, did a wildness tahr hunt. 👍 Guided “The Hype of the Hunt”. Your spot on listen to what your guides says. I also went to hunting and fishing Kaikōura store. Think it was Anton store? What a top bloke. You guys in NZ don’t know how lucky you are. Keep them videos coming.

@benbouston577 Ай бұрын

Love watching your videos as someone who doesn't have access to the landscape you have. Would also love to see how you strip and move the stag after it's been shot (if youtube allows it)

@richardbroun Ай бұрын

Welcome back!! Have been missing the hunting episodes 👌 you've definitely put the NZ hunting trip on my bucket list! I just need to go back and tick off the great white dive, then I'll be booking a trip. Cheers!

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Definitely come to NZ, Its an amazing place!

@SwitchbackOutdoorstv 29 күн бұрын

Such a great video and that country is amazing!! Great production!!

@CaitlynTurner759 Ай бұрын

Awesome Footage, Epic Stag

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Cheers Caitlyn!

@err0r9189 Ай бұрын

Amazing videos you make 😄🖤

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@adriangadd6888 Ай бұрын

Glad to see you back!

@sonofanarchy7265 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the new hunting video! Felt like an eternity

@AaronWilkinson-e4y Ай бұрын

Great to c some more awsome footage looking forward to c more keep up the great work

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

@user-ti9ib6wu1w Ай бұрын

Thank you been waiting for very long🙏🤌🏽🦌

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

More coming real soon, I am now home so can edit them all

@user-ti9ib6wu1w Ай бұрын

@@j.e.wilds-hunting thank you

@loumaclennan5805 Ай бұрын

You the man joe. Vids always get me keen to hit the hills

@kirin4421 Ай бұрын

Great video as always 💪 Cant wait for the next ones 🤩

@mikebarone4902 Ай бұрын

Awesome hunt Joe good to see ya hunting videos again well done on a trophy

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, more vids on the way!

@Kroonhuntingadventures Ай бұрын

yes you are back. lovit from south africa

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Cheers bro!

@kadz.huntress Ай бұрын

Amazing, congratulations and great hunting video 🎉

@j.e.wilds-hunting Ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

@ShamusOConnell Ай бұрын

Wow magnificent animal bro congratulations! Massive work put in, bet that was a sweet sleep that night . Can’t wait see rest of season, appreciate everything you bring to the hunting community I wish more shared the same view and values ! Good luck for rest of 2024 season 🤙🏻⛰️