Freel was on a mule deer hunt with some industry partners along with OL’s Shooting Editor @john_b_snow in October. The crew was having a great hunt, with Freel taking an old mule deer buck and Snow shooting a big bull elk. But on the horse ride back to the trailhead, Freel was thrown from his horse. He crashed to the icy ground at full speed, and though he knew he was hurt instantly, nobody quite knew the extent of his injuries at the time, which turned out to be extremely severe. On the latest episode of Outdoor Life podcast, Freel explains what exactly happened on that hunt, and how the accident could have been much worse. Plus, he and Snow outline what we’ve all learned from the experience.
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a year agomccallum_cale
Get better Tyler. Appreciate your word on your subject matters. Trustworthy, experienced, authentic voice.
a year agon_kerestus_
@thetylerfreel I just got back from the Idaho backcountry when the news of your wreck came out. We had one as well. The guide was thrown off down the side of the mountain, the packer bailed his horse, my feet were stuck in the stirrups and I couldn’t get them out to bail and just had to hold on. I had some scrapes and we lost the pack horse with the rifle and gear. Caught it later. The packer seeing what was happening jumped his horse quick. He was able to grab ahold of my reign when I lost it while the horse bucked. Guide was hurt pretty bad. I thought he was dead. When I found him down the mountain he had a stick through his cowboy hat going up towards his head and his hat band stopped it. Pucker factor. Glad you both made it! I am not an experienced horse rider but even those guys who were said that was not a good time and I think that was an understatement. The lead horse came around the trail and caught sight of a wolf we think and it just went to shit from there.
a year agocarsonkeys
Glad to see you back home and doing well. I had the same thing happen to me in BFE Canada a few years back and am now realizing how lucky I was to walk away with only my wind knocked out. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
a year agojourneys_hunting_adventures
@thetylerfreel Dude, terrible ending to such an awesome hunt.. happy you’re finally back home in AK. Hit me up next year and we’ll do it again without the horses. Happy you’re getting better brother 🍻
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