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Episode 1 - Montana Mule Deer
Enjoy the very first episode from Pinnacle Fifty. Follow along as Shaun Thomson travel's to all 50 states, attempting to harvest a big game animal from each state, on film. In this episode you will learn a bit about the state of Montana, things to do, what kind of food to eat, and of course a bit about hunting this great state! Montana is the 4th biggest state and offers some amazing hunting opportunities! With over 30 million acres of public land, and some amazing outfitters, your options are limitless. Tag along as Shaun and some friends travel to Montana to hunt the mule deer rut in mid November.
Episode 2 - New York Whitetail
Episode two has arrived! This makes two states off the list and only 48 more to go! In this episode you will learn that New York State is not actually a giant chunk of land full of skyscrapers and subways, but in fact, New York truly is a sportsman's paradise. With roughly 1 million whitetails, an increasing bear population, excellent waterfowl, small game hunting, and of course some amazing fishing. This episode highlights things to do, places to stay and what to eat...especially Buffalo's famous chicken wing!
Episode 3 - Arizona Coues Deer
The state of Arizona is officially checked off the list, with 3 states down, only 47 remain! Enjoy seeing what the great state of Arizona has to offer, not only from a hunting perspective but also tourism, and what food is a must eat while visiting! Shaun will break down what you can expect to pay to have a similar adventure, and also dissect what it takes to get a coues deer tag in the state of Arizona. We hope you enjoy this episode of Pinnacle Fifty, and please take the take the time to subscribe on YouTube and check out our previous episodes as well!
Episode 4 - Colorado Pronghorn with the Bow
The state of Colorado is officially checked off the list. This makes four states down, and only forty-six left to go! The state of Colorado will always be near and dear to me, as I lived there for three years while serving in the United States Air Force. This video not only features four archery pronghorn hunts, but will also walk you through what else the great state of Colorado has to offer! You will also learn about the process of applying, buying preference points and purchasing a hunting license in the state of Colorado. I hope you enjoy this episode of Pinnacle Fifty. Please take the time to subscribe and hit the little notification bell as well!! Thank you and safe travels!
Episode 5 - North Carolina Whitetail with the Bow
On a mission to harvest a big game animal in all 50 states, the state of North Carolina is officially off the list. This trip was not only about the hunt, but the rich history of North Carolina, and of course, the moonshine! Watch as Shaun and Steve travel to North Carolina to bow hunt whitetails. While there, they visit distilleries, eat southern food and even hit up the Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers game. I hope you enjoy this episode of Pinnacle Fifty, and please take a second to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss state number 6 hitting YouTube!
Episode 6 - Idaho Elk on Public Land with the Bow
On a mission to harvest a big game animal in all 50 states, Shaun checks another one off in this 13 day public land adventure for elk with the bow! This archery hunt was a true grind for both Shaun and his camera man Fo! Hiking over 100 miles on foot through the mountains in over 13 days proved that persistence pays off...with a sprinkle of luck of course.
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Episode 7 - Ohio Whitetail with the Bow
On a mission to harvest a big game animal in all 50 states, Shaun checks another one off the list with the bow in Ohio. Shaun has hunted Ohio several times and has had great success on both private and public land. This episode showcases five whitetail hunts with the bow, two of them being deer over 170 inches, and one of those is on public land! Booner on public land!!
I hope you enjoy this episode of Pinnacle Fifty, and please take a second to subscribe and check out the prior episodes as each state gets Shaun that much closer to completing the American Big Fifty!
Episode 8 - Maryland Sika Deer with the Bow
On a mission to harvest a big game animal in all 50 states, Shaun checks another one off the list as he hunts Maryland for Sika deer. The journey continues with one of America’s most unique bowhunting adventures, chasing wild sika deer in the tidal marshes. From deep swamp setups and bugling stags to over-the-counter tags, and public land strategies, this episode shows the challenge and excitement of hunting Maryland’s elusive 'mini-elk'. The only place to find sika deer in the United States is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This makes this episode truly one of a kind when it comes to hunting all 50 states. This episode showcases two sika hunts with the bow as both Shaun and his wife Kristen get the job done in Maryland's marshland.
Episode 9 - South Carolina Early Season Velvet Whitetail
On a mission to harvest a big game animal in all 50 states, Shaun checks another one off the list as he hunts early season velvet whitetails in the state of South Carolina. The earliest deer season in the country kicks off in mid-August, putting Shaun in the tree stand facing 100 plus degree temperatures. But the group cools off on the boat as they try their luck at shark fishing! Hunting South Carolina in early August, makes this adventure truly one of a kind when it comes to hunting all 50 states. This episode showcases two velvet whitetail hunts as Shaun and friends get the job done on the coast of South Carolina!
