I have video taped turkey hunts for several years and have found that the slik u212 deluxe tripod works very well. It has a fluid head and the legs will adjust to about any position which is very important. I used a como cloth cover that was large enough to drape over the camera and the tripod to make the setup look like a stump. An old camo t-shirt also works good. Last year I went to an insulated, waterproof cover but they are expensive and you need to paint/tape the tripod. If your camcorder has a mic jack, I would suggest getting a wired mic and put it out on the ground in front of you that way any noise you make with the camera or call will not over power the natural "outdoor" sounds.