RE: Do you people think the hunting shows really represent us average hunter?
No, they don't represent me. At least about 99% anyway. The one I like the most is a western hunting program by The Eastman family that specialize in DIY hunting.
Here is the standard set up: XYZ outfitter scouts out giant animal and gives hunt to celebrity hunter who is filmed killing said animal on t.v.
Outfitter gets in return a flood of hunters who want he same thing but more than likely end up with 120"-140" animal. Outfitter rapes his lease and takes profit to lease your family's 3rd generation hunting lease out from under you.