Might Mite

Who has videoed hunts while by themselves? What has worked well for you. I have a new very small camcorder and am going to start this year. I got an editing program for my computer to make it look professional. My question is what has worked while trying to do this alone. Thanks.

Windwalker7

Back in the late 80's, I videoed some hunts. I had one of those big vhs camcorders.My buddies and I managed to get several "kill shots" on tape.

I made a bracket that fastened to my treestand, that I mounted the camera to. I'd aim it in the direction I expected the deer to be in when I'd shoot. As the deer approached I'd start the camer rolling.

Everthing was fine until I started drawing my bow. The deer got nervous and took a few quick steps away. I shot anyway. On the tape, you see the deer coming in, then its out of the frame, and then you hear the shot and arrow impact.

I have several other kill shots with gun and bow, that me or a partner worked the camera. Trust me, things are much better when you have a cameraman.

During some of the rifle hunts, I'd convince different girlfriends to go along and be my cameraman.

Mathewsboy

I use a Treepod , i also have a small Mini DV and it works for me.. But I'll tell you, If a monster walks in, you sure ain't gonna be worrying about where the camera is pointed..