About your first point, yes my buddy (as all cameramen) should have made sure that their contract covered ANY footage used. This happened back in 2003 and my understanding is that Drury contracts have changed since then to include payments for other footage other than kill footage. However, when Drury used his footage, he asked why he was not being paid for it. He was told the contract stated only a pay scale for kill footage. I still think this was pretty dirty, even if it was not in the contract. The fact is, they made money off of footage he shot and he was not paid. It was his time off work, his time in the stand, his own camera and nothing to show for it except money in their pocket. My buddy has always said that when you go into business with Drury, only Drury will come out ahead.

About your second point, I am not talking about my cousins, girlfriend's daddy. I am talking about a buddy of mine that owns land next to their Adair County Missouri Farm. I am not talking about 3 miles down the road; I am talking about them sharing property lines. This is a farm I have hunted several times and seen what my buddy has been complaining about for several years first hand.

Also, I do not discredit them; I am giving them credit for everything they deserve. I agree they have done an outstanding job building their company, an empire really. They are with out a doubt very knowledgeable hunters and do a great job of managing their land. The videos and T.V shows they produce are quality shows and are very entertaining. However, their business is no different that any other business. To get to the top, you have to step on a few small people along the way.[/b]