I understand the allure of Tred Barta because he hunts the old fashioned way, but he still hunts with outfitters just like all the rest of the "Pro Hunters" mentioned. Every single show he does he has someone guiding him to his animal and most of the time he scares it away before he gets a change to take a shot. And then if he does actually take a shot, he misses the majority of the time. I've seen him make more bad shots on animals than any other person on TV. I think it's a little unfair to classify him as a real hunter simply because he uses a stick & string with stone-tipped wooden arrows. Anyone can pick that gear up but it doesn't mean they're a real hunter.

And I know he's having medical issues but that doesn't mean I can't call it like I see it.