Always great to watch your show. I always liked how you would take your Dad hunting and allow him a past on what ever deer he thought was right for him. My Dad helped me develop the love for the great outdoors when I was young. I also picked up the torch and started my children for a life in the great outdoors. As Dad got older and needed help getting in and out of the woods I new that it was my turn to help complete the cycle. Dad went home to be with the LORD on May 26, 2006. Dad left me the 742 rifle I bought him in 1972 for father day and that November of 2006 I shot the biggest ten pointer weighting 203 lbs. field dressed ( that big for Georgia) with his rifle at Piedmont National Forest in middle Georgia where it all stared out forty years earlier for me. I'm now 61and the same aging pain have caught up with me. I can't wait till my sons and grand children step up for me. Thank Again for all your hunts and knowledge that you pass along.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
John - Thank you for sharing! I sounds like you were raised right and I bet your children were also. If so, they'll be happy to hunt with you (and assist a little)! - grant
@tylerburger29492 жыл бұрын
“He’s behind the tree” 😂😂
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
It's tough as the cameraman's and the hunter's view are often very different.
@brawneyfrank4 жыл бұрын
That was one of the most exciting episodes I every watched!!!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Frank! - grant
@ipeytonjames_78934 жыл бұрын
This is what you call a team hunt your friends always got you back!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
I'm very blessed with a great Team! grant
@eugeneconner69344 жыл бұрын
A joy to watch as always. I really like the aerial views food plots and hunting properties it really gives you a full perspective of what you see
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eugene! - grant
@AnOKgardener4 жыл бұрын
Superb footage, a few thrilling hunts, a lesson on biology and a very touching moment between friends out in the woods. This is one excellent video.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Ryan - Thank you for sharing the kind words! - grant
@johnathonarnold90704 жыл бұрын
That is so cool seeing the history with mr hamby’s property. I can’t wait to try some of these things when I get my own farm. A lot of the land here in Virginia has been abused over the years before people really understood the consequences of the farming and timber practices they were using. I guess if I started in my 30s and the property is not the best I could have a gem 15 or more years later.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Johnathon - Tracy (my wife) and I have owned our place for 17 years and it's been a fun watching the habitat quality and deer herd improve! - grant
@frankscarpa59624 жыл бұрын
Grant, I own 120 Acres in NY and have implemented many good strategies that you have discussed on your channel. I have learned many great things and also wanted you to know that this was the most exiting episode that I have watched! Thank you for doing what you do.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Frank - Thanks for sharing the kind words! - grant
@anthonybanks46333 жыл бұрын
The 6.5 put in work
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
That was a fun hunt!
@joshclemons9975 Жыл бұрын
This video helped me decide on trying a 6.5 thanks
@Brandenuzis Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty solid imo. I have the creedmoor and prc
@bigfootfarmer4 жыл бұрын
Congrats to the 10 years. I love learning and watching.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! - grant
@Ghillie-bp6tl3 жыл бұрын
Just a reminder: Dr Grant gear spotlight. Would be a great episode.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ghillie-bp6tl3 жыл бұрын
Damn! Good comms. Calling green light/red light.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@Ghillie-bp6tl3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV Great channel. Learning a ton. Keep it coming.
@michaelandkermayotter40154 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 10 years! I've enjoyed watching for at least half of that.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Michael - Thanks!
@TexasJungle4 жыл бұрын
Live action!! I’m watching you and deer hunting in my blind now! Texas Jungle 🤠🤙
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chasincreation85384 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it boys! Fun stuff!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! - grant
@kennynewell854 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 10 years. Love the channel. Been a fan for years and I’ve learned a lot.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Kenny - Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words! grant
@j3-in-ga4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have learned so much
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
J3 B - Thank you for watching! - grant
@ryanaandre4 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic hunt. It must have been extremely rewarding returning for a hunt on that property.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Ryan - I did have a great time! - grant
@jacksoncooper82254 жыл бұрын
Good video dude! I’ve learned so much from watching you! I love your channel and your growing everyday!!! Keep up the good work!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jackson! - grant
@matthewmshell90997 ай бұрын
I bet that freezer is full 😂
@josephbennett44424 жыл бұрын
That video even made my adrenaline pump haha
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Joseph - Thanks for watching! - grant
@tylerblakely8484 жыл бұрын
I wish I had hunts like this. Sometimes you should just take the shot and not worry about the camera.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Tyler - then we wouldn't have good footage to share. - grant
@Esmith87874 жыл бұрын
Tyler Blakely i think he normally has a camera man with him
@kentuckyearl8202 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV We could see 👀 🤣. I'm not going to lie, it was frustrating watching that buck hunt. I almost shot the buck lol. I was yelling at my phone man. Congrats on all 100 or so deer you dropped in one plot 😁. That's the dream man. I could feed my house and my siblings houses with all of that meat for a year. I'm giving you all a rough way to go but I love this channel and the glory and credit the good Lord receives from it. I'm pretty sure I subscribed after just one show. I've learned so much in a few videos and I've been hunting for about 15 years. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and yours.
@american1702 Жыл бұрын
He’s gotta get videos somehow
@Rippinmolips4 жыл бұрын
How cool is that! Congratulations
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! - grant
@cadesatnan9364 жыл бұрын
Nice
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@coreyj28784 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I was tore up just watching the buck but good team work and the land looked beautiful there
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Corey! - grant
@jameshorodyski8014 жыл бұрын
What a buck congratulations
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! - grant
@AntlerPursuit3 жыл бұрын
This vid made me have an adrenaline rush
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@banditthecoon50124 жыл бұрын
Great video
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kawasakifb88024 жыл бұрын
Congratulations I also shot a big 8 mule deer it was 27 inches wide
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a big mule deer! - Congratulations! - grant
@Cgoody954 жыл бұрын
Love yalls channel. Good work!
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Connor! - grant
@jonathanfunnell41674 жыл бұрын
beautiful deer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love hunting/
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan!
@pizzathings013 жыл бұрын
I watch all of your videos so helpful for me I plant four access food plot in my back part of my property works out really good for me but this year was very hard to get anything to grow no rain for a long time here in northern Indiana all I could get to grow is winter rye thanks for all the information..?.?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Angie - It's dry here also. I hope it rains soon at your property and you have a great season!
@johnbeechy29134 жыл бұрын
Congratulation Grant on the 10 yrs. and that Ky. hunt. I would love to come out there to hunt if I had the time and money . But with our business growing we might just get there someday.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
John - I'm glad your business is growing! - grant
@haroldcale47673 жыл бұрын
Like to get my truck and go hunting with my camera and shot as many deers as I can... LOL...
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Harold - Sounds fun!
@Joe-lk6oc4 жыл бұрын
Grant, I've watched deer hunting programs all my life. Without question, GrowingDeer.tv is the absolute BEST! It is so refreshing to see your family's commitment to God and your dedication to deer hunting! May our Lord and Savior continue to bless all of you! As a side note, in your experience, do you prefer the 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor for deer? Which has been the most accurate and which has been the most effective on deer? Is your max range about 300 yards? God bless you my brother in Christ! BTW, this episode is awesome.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Joe - I like both calibers! The accuracy of either will be based on the shooter and rifle. I'll stick with the 6.5 for now.
@Bowhunter114 жыл бұрын
I tell ya what!! Tyler is a great camera man! How many doe tags do you get in Kentucky? Or did you get a land owner crop license?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Austin - Hunters can purchase as many antlerless tags as they want in most of Kentucky! - grant
@cajuncoonassoutdoors12514 жыл бұрын
Dude I had a adrenaline rush
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you watched!
@dylanbenenhaley16044 жыл бұрын
I have killed a small buck but have not seen a buck that big
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Dylan - The trophy is the meat and experience! - grant
@randomoutdoors67942 жыл бұрын
Try out the 6.8 western this year
@GrowingDeerTV2 жыл бұрын
We have and have tagged several nice bucks with it! That's a great caliber!
@randomoutdoors67942 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV ok. That is a bullet I’ve been very interested in. There is not very many other videos on KZfaq so y’all are doing a good job keep it up.
@jeremymitchell12414 жыл бұрын
My kind of hunt
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! - grant
@shout36574 жыл бұрын
This was a really good video, and this straight sold me on the 6.5 Creedmoor, and I gotta question, what bullets did you use in this video for the creedmoor?
@blakecantrell24944 жыл бұрын
They use the Winchester deer season xp
@arttrumbo94964 жыл бұрын
Winchester deer season xp 125 grains.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
TS - Blake is correct. I've used Winchester Deer Season XP for years. They are extremely accurate, effective, and are inexpensive! - grant
@shout36574 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV alrighty, I'm gonna have to try them out myself, I just picked up my 6.5 creedmoor today, it's the first fun I've ever bought and I can't wait to shoot it
@cameronwhitehead8684 жыл бұрын
Where do you shoot deer because youve dropped most of them
@shawnmorgan25564 жыл бұрын
Cameron whitehead everyone I know who shoots a 6.5 drops them! It’s a wicked fast round!! But looks like he’s shooting them front of the lungs!
@cameronwhitehead8684 жыл бұрын
@@shawnmorgan2556 my uncle always uses a 6.5 im thinking about getting one myself after this video
@loganhockenberry50264 жыл бұрын
I use a 12 gauge and that hits them with more energy than a 6.5 I have never dropped one but they never make it out of sight.
@arttrumbo94964 жыл бұрын
@@loganhockenberry5026 a 12 gauge maybe has more energy than a 6.5 CM if you are shooting a deer at 25 yards, but probably not much further than that. The 6.5 will have more than double the energy of a 12 gauge slug at 100 yards.
@loganhockenberry50264 жыл бұрын
@@arttrumbo9496 I shoot all my deer preferably inside of 50 and no more than 75 so I really dont have to worry about that to much
@JohnRobinson_Oklahoma4 жыл бұрын
I need some friends like Mr. Hamby.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
John - We all do! He's a great friend and very humble guy. - grant
@JohnRobinson_Oklahoma4 жыл бұрын
GrowingDeer.tv thank you
@ElverGalarga-tw4cc4 жыл бұрын
Only see raccoons and squirrels at my feeder 😭😭😭
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Gabino - Deer learn to avoid areas around feeders they associate with danger or only use them at night. - grant
@ElverGalarga-tw4cc4 жыл бұрын
I see that on the trail cam lol
@eugeneconner69344 жыл бұрын
Hello Grant. was wondering what a buck to doe ratio you should have on your property
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Eugene - Fawns are born at a 1:1 ratio and that's the ratio I prefer. - grant
@donald64274 жыл бұрын
Hey guys just wondering if mr hamby will be implementing any grass land bedding habitat?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Donald - He has some native grass stands we didn't show. There will be more grass and forbs after the pines are thinned and the hardwood saplings are controlled. - grant
@nolanwoltersdorf66874 жыл бұрын
Hi growingdeer
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@that_riflehunter31654 жыл бұрын
Sweat buck and I got my first buck/deer this year
@baseballenthusiast11964 жыл бұрын
Jurassic 31 good job drop some more
@that_riflehunter31654 жыл бұрын
@@baseballenthusiast1196 thx man and plus it was a 10 point
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! - grant
@hankethridge33904 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know what rifle he is using??
@masonsteele58574 жыл бұрын
Hank Ethridge Winchester model 70 I think in 6.5 creedmor
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Hank - Winchester Model 70 Creedmoor! I really like that rifle! - grant
@Scott-vo5eb4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Grant, in the food plot that you were hunting in, their is a trail camera that looks to be 8-10 ft up a big pine tree. What kind of trail camera is this? I would love to purchase a trail camera that I can mount this high, so that I can monitor the entire food plot
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Scott - That's a Reconyx. However about any trail camera can be mounted on trees as high as can be reached! - grant
@iamnoah_4 жыл бұрын
Where in Kentucky did you guys go? Because I’ve never seen bucks like that when I hunt
@wbsurfer1234 жыл бұрын
ThatOneVloggerKid 123 they’re on private land that’s obviously well maintained and they do QDM
@iamnoah_4 жыл бұрын
Coastal Diff thsnks
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Near Cadiz
@hallsadventureschaos61214 жыл бұрын
You all need to get ahold of me so i can do some hunting with you all with my sons! Im here in KY
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
I hope our paths cross soon! - grant
@byronjohnson34874 жыл бұрын
I use a Winchester model 70 to but I shoot a 270 with a wood stock
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Bryon - That's another great setup! - grant
@bullrun14 жыл бұрын
Grant - what was that big plot planted with? - also how does someone discuss with you what you charge for consultation...? I am in south western PA
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Chris - It was planted with Eagle Seed's Fall Buffalo Blend. That's a great deer attractant blend that also improves the soil! I'll be speaking at three events in eastern, PA this winter including the Great American Outdoors Show! For information about our consulting services email us at info@growingdeer.com. - grant
@jaehanson7814 жыл бұрын
Which plot is it that you have with the 1 white oak on the one end and the 1 red oak on the other end? That was my favorite episode.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Jeremy - We call it the 3 Oaks plot. - grant
@carltrano13253 жыл бұрын
I would just like to know how you were able to harvest that many does as one Hunter in Kentucky
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Carl - In that unit folks can purchase as many doe tags as they wish.
@tree922784 жыл бұрын
does anyone know what he use to drag the deer out of the woods? he wrapped something around the front leg.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Tremain - It's called a Buck Cuff. They make dragging deer MUCH easier! Checkout: www.buckcuffs.com/ - grant
@AceBase510 ай бұрын
I’m planning on buying land in about as far east as you can get in Kentucky would the same land management apply on say 40-80 arces in a area like that
@GrowingDeerTV10 ай бұрын
Land in eastern KY is usually much steeper but the same principles apply.
@joshsinglefooter Жыл бұрын
Ive probably viewed this video 3 times a year. Sorry!
@GrowingDeerTV Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it!
@kyletyre22824 жыл бұрын
Do you get an exit hole when shooting the deer season? I haven’t with my .308.
@tbrown9134 жыл бұрын
No exit hole means all the bullets energy is used to kill the deer. If you dont have to track one far it's a great bullet characteristic.
@kyletyre22824 жыл бұрын
Tim Brown shot one last year never found blood but watched him drop. Switched from core loc because I never could find blood
@tbrown9134 жыл бұрын
I switched from core lokt to federal, to winchester, to barnes, to Remington $40/box, and have since gone to hornady american whitetail. I have shot about 15 with the hornady. Half were neck shot does, the other half were behind the shoulder shots. Of the behind the shoulder shots about half of them ran. Furthest was about 40 yards. Two had no blood trail at all. One I could tell from its reaction that it was going to be dead quick and when I stood where I shot it I could see its belly. The other I found after a 3 minute half moon walk in the direction it ran. I love the bullets and dont plan to switch.
@kyletyre22824 жыл бұрын
Tim thanks. I may switch to something else if the next deer I shot doesn’t have a blood trail. Shot 2 last year and both dropped dead at about 40 yards.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Kyle - I was using Winchester Deer Season XP and they frequently make an exit hole. I've tagged a lot for deer with that ammo and it works great! - grant
@biohazard007talismen54 жыл бұрын
What type of grunt tube did you use??
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
It's called the Messenger! Checkout:www.hookscalls.com/inc/sdetail/messenger_grunt_call/17364 - grant
@biohazard007talismen54 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@603Hunting_Fishing4 жыл бұрын
What ammo are you shooting out of that rifle? That a 308 223???
@alexstephenson10574 жыл бұрын
603 Hunting & Fishing he said it was a 6.5
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
I'm using a Winchester Model 70 chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. That's a great deer gun and it works for elk, etc. - grant
@joshwoodley27624 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, i have a question. Do you guys ever harvest bucks with bad genetics?
@tbrown9134 жыл бұрын
Search his videos for comparing genetics and nutrition. I watched it yesterday! There was a controlled study done on deer from the same state where body size and antler inches were compared over a few generations. What they found was that genetics plays a far lower significance than nutrition when it comes to growing bigger bucks. The comparison was done on 3 year old deer.
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Josh - Does carry 70%+ of the genes for antler traits. There's no way to know with wild does if her past offspring had large antlers (no pedigree or breeding record like with captive deer or cattle). So culling never works in the wild. We simply try to harvest enough does that all the herd has plenty of quality groceries and allow bucks to mature to at least 3 if not 4 years old. - grant
@joshwoodley27624 жыл бұрын
GrowingDeer.tv thanks!
@charlesparker23693 жыл бұрын
Would love to book a hunt on Mr Handy's property, how would I go about doing that?
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Charles - He doesn't sell any hunts - sorry!
@hookedonfish45324 жыл бұрын
what do y’all have planted in the plot?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Eagle Seed's Fall Buffalo Blend! It's a great attractant and soil builder. - grant
@hookedonfish45324 жыл бұрын
@GrowingDeer.tv ok thank you
@ethanhogan84194 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised by how skinny he is
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Me or the buck? Ha! Bucks lose a lot of weight during the rut!
@ethanhogan84194 жыл бұрын
GrowingDeer.tv I know they do but I meant you because by how many backs straps you get a year 😂😂
@SecrawOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
At 12:53, why do they have a camera so high in the tree?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Because the field slopes! - grant
@josephbennett44424 жыл бұрын
We’re I live in ky I got me a big 8 point on November 9 around 9 in morning , there was 7 bucks on one doe , I walked within 10ft of the bucks when I was looking for the one I shot , I shot 7 times and they didn’t even move they was to worried about fighting and chasing the doe , it was one of the best hunting days I have ever had I was in a bench over looking a ridge
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Joseph - Wow! That was a thrilling hunt! Congratulations on tagging the buck! - grant
@micahculp13034 жыл бұрын
What county in Kentucky?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Trigg! - grant
@micahculp13034 жыл бұрын
GrowingDeer.tv thanks i don’t live to far from there
@klayredifer54204 жыл бұрын
Has anyone on growing deer staff hunted va?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Klay - I've worked in VA and two of my past interns are from there. - grant
@bobbycrowe3464 жыл бұрын
I’m in Tennessee
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Bobby - Great! I have many friends in Tennessee! - grant
@brooks59624 жыл бұрын
What caliber is that gun?
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Brooks - 6.5 Creedmoor. Basically a .26 caliber. There's no need to shoot big calibers for whitetails. grant
@loganwatlington45383 жыл бұрын
where do i shoot like this to drop a deer with .270 ?
you know the game wardens are rough in Ky when he keeps saying nov 9 like 12 times
@kathycrase79774 жыл бұрын
Kentucky season did start the 9 November
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
I wasn't concerned about the game warden, just excited about the hunt! - grant
@haroldcale47673 жыл бұрын
at 74 I never could afford camo so just ware my blue jeans and jacket and dress for the weather, got just as many as most camo hunters out there, so why the expense in camo is my question. can some one answer me why camo.? Thanks.
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Harold - Sounds like you've had a great hunting career! Camo helps in many situations. However, sitting still (no movement) is great camo!
@codygallagher67094 жыл бұрын
Can I have a link of the gun Grant has??
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Cody - Checkout:www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-70/model-70-Current-Products/model-70-extreme-weather-ss.html This gun is very accurate and easy to shoot! - grant
@codygallagher67094 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV thank you so much sir.
@DAHTRUCKER3 жыл бұрын
Old guys with more money than they know what to do with
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Dahtrucker - Who are you calling old??? If I had that king of money I would work 52 weeks a year - we publish a new episode 52 weeks a year and never show a repeat.
@DAHTRUCKER3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowingDeerTV Let me correct my comment for you. Those 2 whippersnappers don't look like they have a pot to piss in. Good thing they shoot 10 deer a day. Better?
@skipfitz40174 жыл бұрын
why not recite the gettysburg address whike whispering in the stand
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Skip - It requires some coordination when the cameraman and/or hunter's view is blocked most the time. - grant
@joelpeck8734 жыл бұрын
When are you guys gonna start posting trapping videos
@GrowingDeerTV4 жыл бұрын
Joel - We put coyote traps out last week! More soon! - grant
@joelpeck8734 жыл бұрын
GrowingDeer.tv I just seen that on your Instagram I can’t wait for the videos of trapping and congrats on a hammer
@clintroth93123 жыл бұрын
They never showed the buck after it was shot
@GrowingDeerTV3 жыл бұрын
Clint - Sure we did! Did you watch the entire video? The buck was shot, kicked and made it about 50 yards in the timber.