Ya, once we were giggling and ..........

Seriously, it never cost us a deer. We weren't real hard core about getting video. But it did force us to quit hunting earlier then normal-- lack of good light. We viewed it as an end of season -- fill a few tags -- have fun w/ a friend thing.

That's what we used to do.

But we NEVER Giggled!!

Dan

I was going to ask withwhom was he giggling but nevermind it could be ugly.

I'm sorry to hear that Dan

I have been offered positions by two different production companies (both nationally televised) to video with them (not going to post who on the open forum)... Honestly, I have no interest in doing so at all.....[/align][/align]Actually, a good buddy I used to have andI are no longer friends because I wouldn't join one of the production companies with him. He did end up signing with and partnering up with one of their original members though.... So he did achieve his "dream" I guess. To bad a friend was lost over something so petty.[/align][/align][/align]As for "old hat", I don't know.... But the talent pool seems awfully thin when I watch many of the shows on TV.However, I do like to watchquite a few oftheshows and videos for sure, but it is 100% not for me. [/align]

i think that it is at its peak right now and its getting to the point where you are a little late to join.....the drury brothers joined at the perfect time in the late 80's becuz thats right when filming hunts took off

Buckeye I feel the same way, it's not for me. The encounter is between meand the deer, and that is way it should be IMO.

There are a lot of good points in this thread. I personally watch very little hunting shows on TV because I really don't have a huge interest in Texas whitetails or African wilderbeasts. The last hunting video I bought was "The Truth" turkey hunting video by Primos, hoping the video would show me how to use thier calls and become a better turkey hunter (what a disappointment).

I have, however, found a new and exciting interest in filming my family and friends in hunts (as well as videoing other events). I've been studying filming techniques from lighting & sound to shot setups, and hope to upgrade my camera when money allows. I am even going as far as purchasing editing software to create DVD's for enjoyment. I am going at this with story telling in mind, not just getting the kill on film. If it works out to be a part time job,and a few "sponsors" like my work, then maybe I'll make a little extra cash on the side. For now, I'm keeping my day job

Absolutely

All i can say if a Camera cost me a deer, any deer. It would be on a on way trip to the bottom of the river[:@]