I like videos in the instructional category. Calling, equipment innovations, or technique. Pretty tough to find one that doesn't sell brand names though.

When I draw a tag/decide to hunt a new species I generally buy/borrow videos having to do with the animal. You can learn a lot about field judging, habitat, hunting technique, weapon choice, etc. In some cases, they'll lead you right to a general public land area known for better quality game.

Not to mention the off-season. I don't care for industry videos, but that's the bulk of it right there. By that I mean, made for the camera money shows. I found Mike Lapinski's early public landelk bowhunting stuff to be pretty good. I think they all compromise for the camera in one way or another, but you can tell that Mike is passionate and works hard.

Another group I like is Eastman's hunting videos. They have no compunctions about letting you know they are with an outfitter, or have access to private ground you or I would not normally find available to us. They really lay on the goods as far as tactics, field judging and equipment needed to be successful. As far as the mule deer hunting goes, about anyone can take this info and apply it to accessible public ground.