Lived in Southeast Alaska for 12 years, shot several mountain goat's, 11 bears, and about 40 deer, caught many salmon. If you can handle the rain and the jungle, it's a sportsman's paradise...

Great video. You captured the hunt perfectly. As a young man fresh out of Desert Storm and aircraft school I found myself chasing the Sitka Blacktail Deer in Southeast Alaska. Now 52 years old I long to get back to my old stomping grounds. This video reminds me of how much work lies ahead to get into the shape needed to hunt the alpine. A great motivator. Thank you for sharing your hunt. I remember reading stories about Jim and his muzzleloader back then. His hunts gave me inspiration as does this hunt. I shall return.

Blacktail deer is pretty much the only thing I hunt, here in Western Washington. Very cool to see a pro like Randy take on the challenge few celebrity hunters are willing to attempt to video document. That place is absolutely beautiful, and Jim Baichtal is obviously a legend Sitka blacktail deer hunter.

Randy...Your videos are how videos should be made. You show no ego what so ever......, just thankfulness to be able to be alive and experience such a great place. You are who I will try to emulate. Your video guy does a great job of gathering footage and producing an inspiring experience. I am a fan, and I hope more guys can strive to be as humble as you. I have been hunting Southeast Alaska since 1984 and will hunt there until I die. Kirk

I did a DIY Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. I hiked from the ocean to the alpine through alder jails and devil's club hell holes. I was successful in tagging a buck, and from the climb up to the pack out, it was the single hardest thing I've done in my life. The Devil's Club made me look like I had been in a fight with a rabid alley cat. Just like you said, the greatest part of the pack out was the relief that nobody got hurt. I was just glad to get out alive. I came out on fumes. I had to dig deeper than I ever had at any point beforehand. I can't wait to do it again. Your videos reminded me of how bad I want to get up there and hunt those fat little deer.

This is by far THE BEST VIDEO HUNT EVER !!!!! RANDY THANKS FOR DOING IT REAL !!! PS THANKS TO JIM !!

this never gets old.

I think these two episodes really capture the Alaska blacktail deer hunting experience.

At least you didn't mention mosquitoes. Nice job, great episode.

Another great video. Just remember Randy, you are someone's "Jim". I'd say don't sell yourself short. I hope I can relearn and give back to my kids on future hunts as well as you articulate and narrate your hunts/ videos.

My names shane I grew up here hunting these deer my hole life a guy almost takes it for granted but I love these blacktail

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these two episodes. It is mind boggling to think that such places even exist. Talk about being rewarded after that cumbersome trek up the jungle hillside. This place is like the Jurassic Park Island of Sitka black tails. So incredibly cool!

Outstanding video!

What a great video. Me and my friend Jim also hunted Black Tail in Alaska, and watching someone go through all the pain and suffering that we endured brought back so many good memories of those hunts. Thanks for capturing the full effect!!

150 yrds from camp... You just can't beat that. What an awesome place! Great video.

He was a beauty!! You did a great job and I respect you making him go first. You are a good man.

these two parts are hands down my favorite, i am from this area and have done shore to alpine hunts... pain in the ass for sure hands down.... but more than worth every bit of it..... i believe all hunts have an emotional stand point to them... but a shore to alpine hunt... words cant describe the exhilaration... awesome series for sure.... im still blown away by the muzzle loader shot.... gorgeous bucks for the both y'all ...

Loved every minute of it .The funny thing is if someone would of asked you to go back the next day you would have. love those days

such a cool hunt and place. Thanks for sharing!

Great work

That’s how it is in the South Carolina mountains-real thick with very few open spots. I know that feeling you got-trapped and never going to make it. The difference here is the canopy is heavy as well and it holds the humidity and sucks all your energy out. A good shower and meal and ready to hit it again. At least you can see the deer. Here, if you see them you were at the right place at the right time.

Absolutely and quite literally breathtaking. I definitely enjoy and appreciate your perspective on each hunt, especially when it involves family and or friends new and old. Even though one didn't technically use/pay for an outfitter or guide service having a friend that trust you and is so knowledgeable and experienced in this area is like having a guide but so much better. Congrats to the both of you and your cameraman Tyler. Alaska is a Sportsman's Paradise and a bucket list place to visit.

thanks for sharing the your adventures

I love your vids awsome job guys

Definitely a experience

What a dream hunt!

Thanks for the great preview (and warning), as I'm heading from NM to Sitka Nov 3rd for a blacktail hunt. Time to dust off the rain gear and treking poles! Expecting the deer to drop with the snow, but preparing for the high alpine just in case.

Randy, I love your shows. You are a true hunter that had motivated me a lot. I would love better if you bring your set of skills to California and hunting here where there weren't many wildlife like other states.

Randy Newburg, I grew up in south east Alaska and look forward to the hunt every year, lots of planning and preparation goes into a hunt like this, let alone the fact that you got the opportunity to hunt with Jim, I've read stories by Jim numerous times and I can say that he is most certainly one of the greatest, definitely a world renowned blacktail Hunter and you couldn't have picked a better hunting partner, great job with your nice buck! That's some beautiful country you guys are hunting in! I have my own KZfaq channel of hunting in the fall here in southeast Alaska I most certainly enjoy watching your videos

That was great! Nothing else is needed to be said.

They're so cute together...just messin but this was a great episode!

Awesome

Beautiful place insane hunt not easy but amazing buck

Randy, did you by chance get yours and Jim's deer scored B&C from this episode? Thanks for all you do!

I'm going!!!!

I'm glad to know a Paradise like that is real

👍very nice

It now being Sept 18 2016, i sure hope you have your guys editing some footage from this year. Hope you had the chance to get back up there. looks like a place that would make for a great bow hunt.

Just a thought…. Twice randy has shot “steep” up hill I’ve seen. And the Howa shoots right. Two different vids. Is it randy or trajectory?

Randy how many trips did it take you to figure out the ins and outs of getting to and from Alaska hunting and would you share some info with me I want to go but there is no way I am going to pay the high prices

Randy, curious as to what caliber you took to Alaska for these deer? 308/7mm08?

Looks like you have about $1200 invested in just clothes. Do they keep you cozy and dry? I’ve just used my Simms coat and pants for hunting. But if you think Sitka Gear is worth the exorbitant price- I’ll pay it.

On hunts like this how do you keep the meat fresh over several days in what appears over 40 degree temps?

Hello Randy, Do you use hearing protection when hunting?

Wow,what a hunt! did you guys have to worry about bears?

Why didn't you guys follow the GPS trail back down??? Wouldn't that have been easier than blazing a new trail?

If I wanted to go on the most affordable public land elk hunt with the best chance of success what state would you recommend ?

The best hunts i've ever done were the most painful. If you love it, you have to be willing to pay for it.

For those of you that know , how does Blacktail taste in comparison to Whitetail ???

Do you think a Winchester model 70 Remington 222 is a good deer rifle?

randy, how kind you don't film your show in CA or hunt in CA.

Seems like a bigger mule deer

Randy, do you name your animals you kill? I name every single one of mine. Thank you for the inspiration of naming my 2015 buck, "Sitka", because he look a lot like those bucks. He's a 6x8 Wyoming muley. Not wide or tall, but massive and scores 161 5/8". I wish I could share a photo with you somehow... KZfaq doesn't seem to allow commenters posting pictures.

6:45 he got shot by the deer

I think I would have hired a helicopter to to get me in and out!

These black tail deer don't seem to have very big racks like a whitetail or mule deer... I've never seen one since I live in PA but every hunt i watch they don't have big racks besides this one lol

the deer population in this area is really bad now, the wolves are getting out of hand. wolves can wipe out deer populations down to next to nothing...jim happens to be a wolf lover...