nail has been hit on the head by tsoc.

I've just started DVR-ing shows, so I've been watching a bunch more lately.

To be completely honest, and this mayget off the track a little, butI'm almost sickened with the number of awful shots. In about five shows, I've seen two hindquarter shots (on Summit's show and Brenda Valentine's) and a gut shot (forget which show).

I know bad shots are sometime part of bowhunting, but it seems like they're so focused on getting a kill on camera, that they rush or take bad shots.

I've found myself actually rooting for a deer to walk the other way, just to make videos actually resemble REAL hunts and not just kill shows.

Todd, this is so true. Unfortunately since many of the shows being referenced are on TV there is a very finite amount of time to tell your story and get your footage in. Generally for a 30 minute show, you're looking at 17-22 minutes for your show, which also has to include your intro, credits, host lead-ins,and sponsor spots. So, that doesn't leave a lot of time for actual footage.

I know I don't need to tell you this as you already know, but most guys out there don't realize what goes into a 30 minute show. You guys do a great job of balancing the hunting action and scouting, networking, shed hunting, etc. on your DVDs. I'd love to see how you put it together into a show. I think you guys could do a good job of it, but many others just focus on that kill.

There are a few that have some balance in their shows, but to me, they are the elite. Some can't show balance, because they don't have any.