Outdoor shows in general
11-24-2004, 07:10 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Outdoor shows in general
I think you have to be really on your guard with all these outdoor shows. I believe all have some legitimate points to them as far as advice goes, but the marketing aspect is suspect.
When these "pros" catch a big bass or shoot a big buck; you have to take some things into consideration. That big bass took DAYS to catch. That big buck is not only fenced in but possibly killed by other means or people and put on the ground right after you see the guy shoot "it".
How do I know this? Well, a friend of mine has hosted outdoor shows on his land and has had some pros we all know by name up there to hunt (and fish.) Believe me; they pulled all the stops out to make it look like they killed a trophy buck. They went out, spotted a buck, used whatever grunt call, and whatever scent, and then finally lured one in to get a shot.
Of course a minute later you see the dead deer laying there and the "pro" celebrating another trophy buck kill. Let me tell you, this guy didn't shoot any deer. They didn’t even listen to my buddy who gave him advice on how to set up on his land. I could go into further detail on what lengths they went to have this buck appear as shot by the pro, but it's not necessary.
They do the same thing with the fishing shows, believe me, and they laugh all the way to the bank. Just a memo to give you perspective on these outdoor shows.
When these "pros" catch a big bass or shoot a big buck; you have to take some things into consideration. That big bass took DAYS to catch. That big buck is not only fenced in but possibly killed by other means or people and put on the ground right after you see the guy shoot "it".
How do I know this? Well, a friend of mine has hosted outdoor shows on his land and has had some pros we all know by name up there to hunt (and fish.) Believe me; they pulled all the stops out to make it look like they killed a trophy buck. They went out, spotted a buck, used whatever grunt call, and whatever scent, and then finally lured one in to get a shot.
Of course a minute later you see the dead deer laying there and the "pro" celebrating another trophy buck kill. Let me tell you, this guy didn't shoot any deer. They didn’t even listen to my buddy who gave him advice on how to set up on his land. I could go into further detail on what lengths they went to have this buck appear as shot by the pro, but it's not necessary.
They do the same thing with the fishing shows, believe me, and they laugh all the way to the bank. Just a memo to give you perspective on these outdoor shows.
11-24-2004, 07:28 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton County, IL
Posts: 482
RE: Outdoor shows in general
As much as I love watching some of these shows, I certainly have to agree w/ most of what you said. You just hear too many stories from credible outdoorsman for some of these "pros" not to practice unethical means to take their animal.
For instance, two years ago, our hunting group was questioned by game wardens (and other IDNR officials), checking for firearms (mainly rifles) because some local outfitters were housing "film-makers"/hunting pros, etc. This took place in Brown/Adams counties in West Central IL.
A) it was bow season only
B) can't hunt deer w/ rifles
Not to condemn all hunting shows, but sometimes you have to use a little common sense on these. Especially those that list every single product they "used" to take their animal.
For instance, two years ago, our hunting group was questioned by game wardens (and other IDNR officials), checking for firearms (mainly rifles) because some local outfitters were housing "film-makers"/hunting pros, etc. This took place in Brown/Adams counties in West Central IL.
A) it was bow season only
B) can't hunt deer w/ rifles
Not to condemn all hunting shows, but sometimes you have to use a little common sense on these. Especially those that list every single product they "used" to take their animal.
11-24-2004, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 638
RE: Outdoor shows in general
I dont care. Its sounds like your trying your best to nock all hunting shows just to make your self feel better. Besides I would rather turn the T.V on and see a hunting show rather then an info commercial for the Food Saver.
11-24-2004, 08:58 PM
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RE: Outdoor shows in general
I have to agree with chaz! I like to watch hunting show's on tv to but you have to read between the line's because if i believed all of the stuff on them show's i would buy me a big camera and get a lot more trophy deer . LOL
11-25-2004, 04:57 AM
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RE: Outdoor shows in general
my dad actually got onto a fly fishing show about 30 yrs ago. the celeb athlete couldn't fish for dinner if he had to. they showed my dad's arm casting and catching a nice rainbow and said it was the athlete. they didn't even have the same shirt on.
11-25-2004, 07:08 AM
#9
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 19,137
RE: Outdoor shows in general
I like alot of them Eastmans, Bowhunter,real tree road trips and a few others.
I don't like Texas trophy hunters(let's go to Samson's ridge again,ok),Spirit of the wild,NAHC, Keith Warren,Jimmy Houston etc.
I'm strating to dislike the"Dream Season"
Many shows are infomercials for products and that's about it. Some of the hosts on these shows I really don't think could go on a peice of land scout it and get a deer. Well maybe the could if they just sat by the feeder or fence long enough.
I don't like Texas trophy hunters(let's go to Samson's ridge again,ok),Spirit of the wild,NAHC, Keith Warren,Jimmy Houston etc.
I'm strating to dislike the"Dream Season"
Many shows are infomercials for products and that's about it. Some of the hosts on these shows I really don't think could go on a peice of land scout it and get a deer. Well maybe the could if they just sat by the feeder or fence long enough.
11-25-2004, 07:09 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 187
RE: Outdoor shows in general
I look at most of these outdoor shows as entertainment only because on most of them you can't learn a whole lot from them. I got to watching one yesterday and this guy was in a box stand all comfy and watching several deer out in the food plot. This guy had all his camo stuff on and had his face mask on and my 8 year old grandson asked why he had all that on if he was hunting from a house.