Summary of "THE SECOND WEEK OF DEER CAMP! UPPER MICHIGAN DEER SEASON"

Deer Season at an Off-Grid Camp in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The video documents the second week of rifle deer season at a small off-grid deer camp in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Rather than focusing on big game success, it highlights the hunting experience, camaraderie, and reflections on the season.

Key Lifestyle & Hunting Tips

Hunting Experience

The main rut is mostly over; deer activity is reduced due to mild weather and abundant natural food.
Hunters saw several bucks but did not harvest any deer this season at the camp.
Game cameras captured footage of some bigger bucks, though none were taken.
Michigan’s tag system includes:
- Single tag: Allows one buck with a minimum antler size of 3 inches or longer.
- Combo tag: Allows two bucks but with stricter antler requirements (3 points on one side for one buck, 4 points on one side for the other).
Hunters shared personal criteria for harvesting bucks, emphasizing respect for others’ choices.
Camaraderie and tradition are valued more than just the kill.
Deer processing and sharing meals are important cultural aspects of the hunt.

Camp Life & Gear

The camp includes a tiny off-grid house, a sauna, and a buck pole for hanging harvested deer.
Power is supplied by a lithium deep-cycle battery bank (Power Queen batteries), avoiding noisy gas generators.
Baiting is done carefully to avoid attracting raccoons; apples are used instead of corn.
Game cameras are set to video mode to capture animal activity and raccoon behavior.

Food & Drink

Hunters enjoy good food and drinks at camp, including:
- Kiwina Hefe Royale: A German-style hefeweizen beer with clove and banana notes.
- Red Ridge beer: Featuring citrus flavors like grapefruit and blood orange.
- Spotted Cow beer: A Wisconsin favorite.
Discussion about bacon quality, noting how cheap bacon can ruin good bacon.
Burgers served as a fallback meal when fresh lobster was unavailable at a local gas station.
Plans to cook pork butt using a recipe shared by one of the hunters.

Reflection & Appreciation

Despite no deer harvested at camp this season, hunters value the experience, good company, and time outdoors.
They acknowledge past seasons lost to weather or personal issues, emphasizing gratitude for being able to participate.
The video encourages viewers to respect different hunting choices and share their own criteria for harvesting deer.
A mention of a Ted Nent video discussing ethical hunting decisions, especially regarding shooting spike horns or smaller bucks.

Additional Notes

The host nearly appeared in the Orlando Bloom movie Red Right Hand, which features deer hunting and processing scenes.
Promotion of local hunting supply business Camaro’s Crawlers, offering:
- Deer urine attractants
- Used game cameras
- Tree stand rentals
- Guided road hunts
- Hunting license assistance
Future hunting plans include muzzleloader season and hunting near the home.

Notable Locations, Products, and People

Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan (off-grid deer camp known as the ThreePoint Lounge and Billiard Room)
Products:
- Power Queen lithium deep-cycle batteries
- Kiwina Hefe Royale beer
- Red Ridge beer
- Spotted Cow beer
- Promiscuous Doe deer urine (from Camaro’s Crawlers)
People:
- Host and hunters: Scott, Gary, Nick, and the narrator
- Ronnie Camaro (owner of Camaro’s Crawlers)
- Ted Nent (hunting ethics speaker)
- Orlando Bloom (actor in Red Right Hand movie)

Summary

This video captures the essence of deer season beyond just harvesting deer—highlighting the importance of friendship, tradition, ethical hunting decisions, and enjoying nature. It shares practical advice on hunting tags, baiting, camp life, and gear, while promoting local hunting resources and community engagement.