Television was a bit of a different animal. We actually made our living on selling slots to sponsors. "TV Hunting" was our day job. When Dave wasn't out hunting/filming shows he would be in the office editing footage with us. When I was still with the company, Bushnell was the title sponsor of one of our shows. Naturally, they paid a "premium" for top billing and their name in the title.From there, we had other sponsor levels. Naturally, sponsors would also provide gear to be used in the productions.I won't mention any dollar amounts, butwhen it was all added up we had enough for operations, gear and salaries. Nobody was complaining except for maybe having to work really long hours. For the most part, hunts were barter deals. (Hunt was "free" in exchange for televising/showcasing the outfitter. Of course, you always still tipped any guide you had etc.)

End of the day, it wasn't the type of living for someone who has a family and wants to "settle down", IMO. (I was and still am single. I had nobody to answer to but God and myself.) I guess it's just like anything, one has to prioritize. It takes a big sacrifice.Obviously, I got a bit "tired" of it myself or else I wouldn't have left.