1st Snow of the Year, My Wife Joins me for Bowhunting Season in the North Woods

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7 ай бұрын

My wife joins me for deer season at the cabin in the north woods where we cook duck breasts for dinner on the wood stove, practice traditional archery and prepare for the first snowfall of the season.
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@CanadianPrepper 7 ай бұрын

This empire in the woods you've built is unparalled, and hunting with a recurve is the pinnacle of self-reliance. Hats off to you!

@rodfair5698 7 ай бұрын

Sorry, Shawn, been away for a bit , too many health problems, hospital stays ,tests ,scans and all sorts of other crap !!! BUT, the good thing is that there’s an awful lot to “Binge watch “ to catch up so it’s hard work but someone’s got to do it ! Thanks for waiting around for me. Very sincerely, Rod

@MGCMG980 7 ай бұрын

Take care Rod and God bless! I hope you are doing well!

@user-mz3xl5dr1c 7 ай бұрын

Your episodes are always filled with beautiful scenery, good food, a warm cozy cabin, wonderful Cali, and a lifestyle that all of us followers live vicariously with you. Truly a great experience. Thank You ! Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS

@briannagorman3119 7 ай бұрын

Having a companion to share life with is always a plus

@alexkasacous 7 ай бұрын

It's good to see your wife being more comfortable staying at the cabin (without issues from neighbours etc). Even if she doesn't like being on camera much, she definitely has a good eye behind the camera and gets some good footage of you and Cali.

@mariaowen3425 7 ай бұрын

Love to hear how many different ways do you preserve your deer 🦌? Sure hope you have videos of your hunting adventures, my husband just got his first crossbow this year and honestly I’ve never shot one yet but excited to try and learn! Would love to hear any tips, happy hunting 2023 for you, and your family!

@jwfinley7808 6 ай бұрын

I love your wife!

@ulferni 5 ай бұрын

@@jwfinley7808 why

@JasnaLjubetic-eh2ph Ай бұрын

@@mariaowen3425❤de

@paulbrowning1758 7 ай бұрын

Great to see Shawn's wife at the cabin again, and to have your wife hunt with you...I could only dream of mine going with me once in awhile. I really like the low-light shot looking out the kitchen window, where the Berkey filter is on the right. It already looks like a well-lived in home, even though it's only a couple or few years old. I've had a Berkey for a few years now. It's great. Since there's only two of us, I figured, based on the Berkey website, that the two filters in ours are good for 16 years...one gallon a day. Anyone else use Berkey?

@patriciatennery3021 7 ай бұрын

Yes. I have had Big Berkey for 40 years. Had given my folks the same and my son inherited it. Great investments. Several copies out there.

@tommychew6544 7 ай бұрын

I will have to check that out, thanks for mentioning it.

@Preciousaccordingto977 7 ай бұрын

We do, What kind of filters are those? I’d like to get some of those for us!

@annrhodes3544 7 ай бұрын

I have had the travel Berkey with 2 filters for 18 months. They are good for 6000 gallons. I am 80, so at 1 gallon a day which I drink it should last me the rest if my life.

@evalinawarne1337 7 ай бұрын

Paul,. Pray for your wife to join you in hunting. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

@peggydodson3413 7 ай бұрын

The drone footage above the cabin & beyond was breathtaking! Thank you for sharing the Canadian wilderness with us.

@rodneywroten2994 7 ай бұрын

I had my time hunting but now at 72 get to see through you is a honor. Please tell you wife it is so nice to see her in a frame here and there, I know you are happy when she is with you. and I hope she gets a nice deer. God Bless

@edmaurer5059 7 ай бұрын

At 74, I can only watch and let Shawn help me on memory lane.

@rodneywroten2994 7 ай бұрын

yes sir I agree. @@edmaurer5059

@deraltesoldat6594 7 ай бұрын

О ! То тут нас вже ціла компанія , які своє вже відпрацювали і можем лише насолоджуватись роботою молодого чоловіка. Мені вже 73роки, а в 2014році воював добровольцем з російськими окупантами в батальйоні Айдар. Вітання з України. Клаус Шваб. 🇺🇦🤝🇨🇦🇩🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸

@tommychew6544 7 ай бұрын

Really liked the hunting side of this video, it's harder than people who don't hunt realize. I've done it and it does involve a learned skillset. I could tell by the stain on the fletching that you hand made a through shot, and obviously the stain on the leaves for tracking purposes. Tracking a shot deer is harder than a city only dweller would ever understand. I wish KZfaq allowed you to show it in its totality. I really feel people in the future will need these skills again, this format should be allowed to be a teaching format more than it is. If some don't want to see such things, then just don't watch. It's that simple.

@dennisolive4741 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree with this person. Everything they said is so true! I used to live in Wa. State just on the border with Canada and lived just like this. This is knowledge that is crucial to know. The world now is so dependent on corporations, fossil fuel, chemicals, that we have lost touch with Mother Earth! We all know that everyone can't be out there hunting and overfishing, but it is our right to enjoy this life and have this knowledge. We have to be able to teach people this way of living in a respectful manner, so we don't abuse the Earth! Thanks Shawn, please give us more.

@JohnSchneidersWildLife 7 ай бұрын

Dennis and Tommy…wonderful to see non-hunters commenting like this. Everything you said is true. They are skills that are useful. If nothing else to help folk’s understand the process of “making meat”…maybe it would become as precious as it ought to be.

@tommychew6544 7 ай бұрын

@@JohnSchneidersWildLife I actually grew up hunting in Missouri. Squirrel, rabbit and deer mostly and of course fishing on the edge of the Ozarks. I could survive off of forgotten trotline spots that used to be overrun with people in the 70's that no one goes to anymore.

@elliotwalton6159 7 ай бұрын

It's looking more and more like a lifelong dream come true. My dad made a similar move to the shores of lake Temagami. He never looked back. You are blessed in that your family were able to make the move with you.

@tameradavis4973 7 ай бұрын

Shawn, I've been watching your videos since the 1st year you started building the first cabin. I'm so glad that it worked out to your advantage for you to build a bigger one in a better location. You did a great job building them both. They're so beautiful and cozy. I hope the new owners of the first cabin are enjoying it and that they appreciate it. I have always had a love for log cabins. I have enjoyed all of your video's, you alway's have great content. Love and GOD bless to you and your family & sweet little Kali.❤🦃

@markrtoffeeman 7 ай бұрын

What a lovely cabin that is now Shawn. Cali clearly loves it too.

@lwanelejilaji466 7 ай бұрын

What happened to the 2020 cabin?

@kathrynwitte3398 7 ай бұрын

So Shawn is now a cabin? I’m confused.

@peterzeller5736 7 ай бұрын

Seeing the shots of the inside of the cabin and how cozy and filled out the space is does my soul good. It’s amazing how much you have accomplished.

@davidcornish6877 6 ай бұрын

Hi Peter….fancy seeing you here!! :) Sad about Steve’s wife eh!! Anyways thanks for all you do for Randall….I love this guy….Shawn…. I haven’t watched him for a long while….since the main build…outdoor kitchen etc. Love his life!!! I heard you mention moving….all seems well for you and V….I hope to see you both again some day!! ❤

@aneozivota5699 6 ай бұрын

Work always pays off.

@waltergottschalk9878 7 ай бұрын

Hello Shawn, the photos turned out beautifully again, they remind me of my childhood. For me, being outside after dark and the soft light of the houses coming out has always been the beginning of the Christmas season! Today I'm still walking in the darkness at the edge of the forest and looking at the lights of the houses from a distance, especially when it's quiet, I enjoy this time. Thank you very much for showing it! Stay safe and healthy until the next video. Greetings from the Northern Black Forest - Walter 👍🏻 👍🏻

@krappykro 7 ай бұрын

You are a treasure. Your wife is lucky to have found such a good and talented man. Your cabin is amazingly beautiful.

@carolynryals4776 7 ай бұрын

I just wanted to let you both know how glad I am to see you both enjoying the beautiful life and home that Shawn has created! I just wish someone could invent something that could let us smell all of the wonderful aromas with you!😊

@Pizzageek-jc4xp 4 ай бұрын

yes, that must be wonderful.

@tinyt6330 7 ай бұрын

Your channel brings me so much peace, hope, and joy. Thank you for the vids!

@vanessagodiin770 7 ай бұрын

Shawn you capture the natural beauty of Northern Ontario so well with your camera. Every season there is so wonderful. The meals you cook for yourself and your wife are amazing. It must be so hard for your wife to leave when you cook her those 5 star meals. You must feel so proud and content now you are living in your cabin. All that work definitely paid off Shawn. I know there is more to do, but it is great seeing you relax and enjoy your home in the forest. .Every day is an adventure when you live among nature. Your location reeks of everything wonderful when living in the wild northern country. Enjoy!

@almathees3839 7 ай бұрын

The Cabin looks beautiful in the Snow covered woods. 🍁🍂❄️🦌 Incredible journey w/ the new build! Happy to see you & ur family enjoying it

@aneozivota5699 6 ай бұрын

Maybe there are forest spirits?

@larrysmith1568 2 күн бұрын

This is something you see on a postcard. He is truly a master craftsman.

@harrietcarr307 7 ай бұрын

Shawn, you have built such a work of art; a blend of handicraft and utility, with love. What a joy it must be at the end of a long day, to sit by a fire in your beautiful home built with your own skilled hands. I really enjoyed watching you build and stock your awesome root cellar! I know it is very satisfying to have a multitude of satisfying foods stored away. I enjoyed this episode; especially the discussion of the wildlife you’re hunting and their habits. Good luck with that buck from your new tree stand! Stay safe and as always, I’m enjoying your woodland life from small town North Carolina!! Love and hugs to you and sweet Cali, 🤗🤗❤️❤️. Harriet

@justingulick6747 7 ай бұрын

Shawn I bet your wife thinks she is the luckiest woman in the world. I don't think she's wrong. You're a good man I've got much respect for you in so many ways. Enjoy your life and God bless

@nursemettsmsn 7 ай бұрын

Loved this video. As usual never disappointed in watching your daily life. Great to see your wife there and enjoying with you. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery with us. Stunning

@AlexTodd-60s 7 ай бұрын

Hello Debbie

@johnwasula5907 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see you and your wife spending time together!

@joanntucker2742 7 ай бұрын

Oh the snow is so beautiful and seeing Callie ❄️❄️🤩

@franklyterrence4860 7 ай бұрын

Look at this incredible Home this Man has hacked out of the Wilderness.

@andreamalik2961 7 ай бұрын

Your property is breathtakingly beautiful in the snow.

@AlexTodd-60s 7 ай бұрын

Hello Andre

@susanneward7029 7 ай бұрын

Gotta love a man who cooks for his woman.

@angelsolitaire6456 7 ай бұрын

We can't wait for you and your family to spend very soon on your first Christmas/ Thanksgiving in your new cabin. I remember watched the old video on your old cabin with your family.....Love it so much.

@risingsun49 7 ай бұрын

You've done such a great jobs building your off grid abode it's so inspiring thank you.

@shirts2003 7 ай бұрын

Shawn, thank you so much for the immense efforts you put into making your videos. The cinematic quality of your content is comparable to a production studio. Amazing that a man with a passion and damn good camera, can pump out productions that George Lucas would have been jealous of back the 70s/80s!

@chuck3238 7 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn, It seems your preferred potato is (looks like) Yukon Gold. I grew some French fingerlings this year and they are now my favourites. Very nutty flavour. Nice to see your homestead is getting further established and closer to being fully functional. 👏👏👏

@adeildealves8798 7 ай бұрын

Que encanto de vídeo, cada um mais lindo que o outro. Parabéns !

@simonemoreno4324 7 ай бұрын

Are you and your wife going to spend Thanksgiving at the cabin or you can spend Christmas too it’s beautiful your cabin is the most beautiful thing on earth. I wish you would decorate for Christmas and do a KZfaq channel on it.

@timepasses3380 7 ай бұрын

@@simonemoreno4324 Thanksgiving was almost a month ago. A Christmas video would be great!

@Roheryn100 7 ай бұрын

@@simonemoreno4324Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.

@linedanzer4302 7 ай бұрын

Nice setting. Warm and cozy. Thank you for giving life to what I imagine for myself: *comfort, peace and solitude.*

@sherilambertson2239 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks for this precious gift Shawn and Mrs Shawn 😄

@167curly 7 ай бұрын

How beautiful the woods look with the early winter dusting of snow now. Great to see you sharing a good meal with Mrs. James, and laying in more firewood and kindling before the heavier snow covers everything.

@malarie11 7 ай бұрын

As a canadian deer Hunter, (in quebec) thanks for letting us see your hunting sessions. I hunt bear, moose and deer, seeing more videos of your hunts would be amazing.

@charleshill71 7 ай бұрын

It's nice to see you both there. Really nice, Thank you both.

@B-leafer 7 ай бұрын

Cabin is beautiful. Honored to see your wife share some of the video.

@donaldhofman5257 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Those views with the fresh snow are incredibly beautiful!!!

@jimjohnson7764 7 ай бұрын

Everything you do takes me back to my early years spending summers and winter holidays on my grandparents farm in northern Wisconsin. My grandfather kept his 30-30 Winchester deer rifle hung on the wall by the door as you do with your bow and arrow. Thanks for sharing. Cheers..

@bryanvyse3333 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, when not building i love the hunting and fishing, part of land and providing. More please

@salprestige2577 7 ай бұрын

As always I'm relaxing and loving the best KZfaq channel. Thanks Shawn !

@Rom15v4 7 ай бұрын

The OG at it again,...always an experience watching you Shawn. Love and appreciate MSR.

@franzsupan4907 7 ай бұрын

Thank god...wife is with your side again am happy to both of you.

@jankubis8941 7 ай бұрын

Zdravim Vás..sledujem Vás roky... Ďakujem.. Ján.... Slovakia

@tomstepp6945 7 ай бұрын

What a wonderful life you have built. Unbelievable consistent hard work and a dream. Congratulations.

@denisfrancine3221 7 ай бұрын

I just love the first snow falls of the season.. So very beautiful.

@user-li7pp3im6l 7 ай бұрын

My goodness your space is beautiful. And through this video I vicariously gain a bigger sense of freedom. For which I am thankful ✨

@sharonnewman7848 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much! I envy your lifestyle away from this crazy world. My husband was a avid hunter and this especially made me smile, watching you get dressed to go out reminded me so much of him, takes forever, pants, boots, hat gear etc., it was like watching him! Love Callie, our dog hated it too when my husband left for deer hunting since they generally we’re inseparable.

@LLjean-qz7sb 7 ай бұрын

How proud your wife must be of you, building this beautiful cabin and this productive compound in nature that will be your future home for you both!( I think) ❤ God Bless!

@Said.Benfares-ik 7 ай бұрын

I cannot express this thing that I feel while watching you and I am proud of myself while watching you and I hope that I will live long enough to follow in your footsteps I love you and I love your humility and the way you share with us this beautiful quiet and comfortable life❤❤

@user-xe4qm5bn6i 7 ай бұрын

Watching your channel always brings me joy.

@jpats6124 7 ай бұрын

Love, love , love the cabin. It looks so cozy and friendly. I really admire your skills and persistence, and your passion for the lifestyle you have chosen, which is the most labor-intensive I have ever witnessed. It would also be the most satisfying. Much respect to you.

@angelitaabrematea3013 7 ай бұрын

Miss everything all about the cabin, the family, Emily, Cali and the food being prepared and gardening. A place away from the pollution and bad issues. Stay safe always ✌🇵🇭

@tvfrance3667 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your protection of the family in the way you edit your presentations, yet delighted to see however brief Mrs. James. it is for our families that we work so hard! What good is a pleasant environment and the results of that work, if it is not shared.

@pipperxxx 7 ай бұрын

I love the first snow, thanks for sharing. God bless to you and yours

@lorenkindschy7153 7 ай бұрын

Im very happy the cabin build is done and now we're back to daily cabin life videos.

@dennisbeaver5958 7 ай бұрын

Nothing better to do on a Friday evening than watching you enjoy your cabin! And what was that canned meat? Great drone footage. So peaceful and serene!

@SJC49 7 ай бұрын

Corned Beef - sauté with potatoes. Put a poached egg on top. Salty so you need ketchup on hand.

@annrhodes3544 7 ай бұрын

Corned beef (from Argentina) hash is what the Uk survived on in the 2nd World War and all the rationing of the ‘50s.

@thegranmama 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for again another great share. Appreciate much-nice to see your wifey with you there. Happy hunting

@wayne160267 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr Shawn, I asked to put the subtitles in Portuguese and you responded, very good, now it's easier for us from South America to understand your videos, thank you

@reginamatheus9499 7 ай бұрын

Hello from Brazil 🇧🇷, good afternoon to the happiest man in the world 🏞️🐕❤

@alecastilho 7 ай бұрын

Também acho!

@rickmuir7616 7 ай бұрын

Just wanted to comment on your last video on this years deer hunt. I’m not a hunter but a very close friend was a bow hunter & shared with me, our love for the outdoors. He & I spent many good times at his cabin on the Mainland River. Unfortunately we lost him to cancer some years ago. But watching your videos, are a wonderful reminder of those special times. For that, I thank you.

@valeriaproductions 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful job you did on the cabin. Cali, as always, is adorable !

@marthapettengill4042 7 ай бұрын

We are so happy to see your wife there with you to enjoy the beautiful cabin that you have built there enjoy.

@tracybrowne4665 7 ай бұрын

Hi Shawn another great video thankyou. Beautiful landscape. Your & your wife’s meal looked very tasty.

@iris1501 7 ай бұрын

JUST BEAUTIFUL..THANK YOU JAMES

@ltanthrax8435 7 ай бұрын

The roof looks to be well insulated without any melted snow spots. All that hard work in spring , summer and fall hopefully will give you a break during the winter time.

@laronda3195 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your daily life and adventures with us Shawn!

@user-nc2cn8dc6c 5 ай бұрын

Спасибо, Шон, за съемки, береги себя, в такую погоду ☔дождь ❄снег ,холод сидеть на засидке, на дереве, даже 3-4 часа это уже подвиг. Не простужайся, одевайся теплее. К стати лось бы мог прийти в момент гона, хорошие у тебя поделки из рогов лося и оленя -но помни, ты нужен здоровый жене и дочери , да и нам твоим подписчикам.

@juliesmith1565 7 ай бұрын

Ah, thats so nice you have your wife there to enjoy some down time together,I love the snow,no snow here in Scotland u.k at ground level yet,canr wait,enjoy quality time & Callie

@palomamartin90 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, always so nice and warm!

@janinewelle4429 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery Shawn good luck in the hunting season ❤️🙏👍💖🇺🇸🥰

@chrisblack8390 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. The 1st snow was beautiful

@maryannanaya7126 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful to see your wife. Blessings to the family. Hello from Phoenix , Arizona

@ronbeckmann6420 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenes and music! Goose bumps here!

@InaThurman 2 ай бұрын

I love that you are narrating this one. Please do more of that! It accelerates the learning.

@catherinecooper2360 7 ай бұрын

On the 31st we had 3+ inches of snow in s.e. Wisconsin! Luckily it's all gone now with temps in the low 50's and upper 40's. Glad to see your wife has joined you and will enjoy bow hunting too. Wishing you safety and good results!

@dougpeak7591 7 ай бұрын

I’m also from southeastern Wisconsin

@weldonsavoie3613 7 ай бұрын

I started watching your videos from the last cabin you had built, and your craftsmanship has no limit at all . Great work, indeed .

@JohnSchneidersWildLife 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see the Black Widow getting some exercise in the woods Shawn! oh…for those that are wondering about this comment, that is the make of Shawn’s recurve.

@mxbreed20 7 ай бұрын

You have finally finished a truly great "man cave." I used to kid my colleagues to come over to my "man cave" in New York City after a rough and tumled week in the ad biz but it was always said in jest. Especially now that I see what you/ve created. I'm jealous. Congrats. Have a cozy and comfortable winter Sean.

@jonduthiel7399 7 ай бұрын

Can’t believe its snowing already 🥶 . Hope you get your deer soon . Hugs for Cali. She was so patient ❤

@JEHOVAH485 7 ай бұрын

He did. That was blood on the leaf he picked up.

@2Elkhounds 7 ай бұрын

Love seeing your snowfall!

@Sharona-21 7 ай бұрын

You have the life and place I'd love to live. Sure like your videos. So relaxing. Thank you.

@objektivone3209 7 ай бұрын

Whether it's a degree of escapism or a new interpretation of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Le retour à l'état de nature", peace and quiet are a relief for the soul.

@spicyasianbabe26 7 ай бұрын

It’s great to see the husband does all the cooking’s while the wife just sit there and looking all beautiful.

@Pizzageek-jc4xp 4 ай бұрын

every woman should be so lucky

@garycasey175 7 ай бұрын

Well done shown you made a great video .. A big thank you from the mountains of KENTUCKY ..

@aubiecatt 7 ай бұрын

Shawn, thanks for the long form video. I love them! Congrats on getting a dear too!

@monte21228 7 ай бұрын

Awesome view of the snow-covered forest .

@spc3461 7 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos, they are so inspiring and relaxing. You have a great connection with nature and each other. The first snow of the year looks magical, and your bowhunting skills are impressive. Keep up the good work!

@deborl7278 6 ай бұрын

I so love the music Shawn . THANKYOU so much for the stress relief

@2WheelsNcoffee 7 ай бұрын

First snow! The snow videos are my favorites.

@suominick 7 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos very much. You must have a great feeling of accomplishment for what you have created. I look forward every week to your Friday videos. Built a log cabin I was pretty proud of back in the 80's but a bit too long in the tooth to take it on again now. So, I get to enjoy yours.

@HWK4LFE76 7 ай бұрын

That first snow is beautiful! Gets me emotional.

@ForbiddenChocolate 7 ай бұрын

I'm always a little sad when your videos end. This one seemed to go by so quickly that I feel the way Cali looked when you left to go hunting without her. ~sigh~ The cabin and surrounding woodlands are so beautiful. Thank you again for inviting us to visit.