I may get flamed for this...
 

But I have to say it. I'm starting to get sick of Tiffany Lakosky.

I know that there are some here that think she is all that and a bag of chips. But I've come to the point that I have now deleted all of her and Lee's shows from recording to my DVR. After watching the last two episodes of "Gettin' Close" and "The Crush", it has become plainly evident that the producers of those shows are only interested in portraying her as the trophy, and not the awesome deer they both harvest. Each show consisted of more than 15 minutes of the camera following her around acting like a 16 year old high school air head. And only 5 minutes of real, honest to goodness, in the field, hunting footage. I'm not saying she's ugly. I'm just more interested in the deer. But not at the price of having to listen to her babble.

I respect both of them as hunters and admire their trophy management principals. I'm just frustrated with the direction the producers have decided to take the shows she participates in. I wondered if anyone agrees with me? And that's why I post this here.

On a similar note....You think Lee minds all those viewers "oogling" over her?
Or does that TV paycheck offset any jealousy/protectiveness?

Ok, I've said it. Sorry if I offend anyone.

Thats whats great in America....you can choose to turn it off if you don't like it. I like the show so I will watch it....works great for the both of us.

I've just about stopped watching all the hunting shows. Watching them whack them in food plots, with high-priced outfitters, and on Texas leases is getting as old as watching Bill Dance fish farm ponds (he has since branched out into saltwater guides).

I have seen shows (Eastmans?) where the hunts were on public land. More of those, and I will start watching again.

I am the same way. I enjoy the Eastmans show because it is public land, working for the animal. They don't crawl out of a nice bed and cook eggs before walking out to sit over a deer feeder. They are out hiking in the mountains for a chance at an animal. Great show.

Yes, the producers I'm sure are reminding her to "work it", but besides that, she has to agree to that so she's willingly playing along too.

I like Kybuckhunter's reply the best. There's lots of good info there.(hint hint) Besides, what's the value of making such comments anyway?

iSnipe

You're just now sick of her? Man, I quite watching anything with her in it years ago.

I have her next catch phrases.

Hi, I'm Tiffany Lakosky.
Think you're man enough to "crush" this rack?

IMO, Eastmans is the best hunting show on TV right now.

She's selling what she has... looks.

I actually tire fairly quickly with many pro hunters. If I get too tired of them I just change the channel.

Except for the shows with her shooting the carp with her bow while wearing the small bikini I agree with you, maybe......:D

I totally agree, Tiffany drives me NUTS! The whole blonde airhead stereotype is applying to her....but that doesnt mean she has to act like it on TV. She makes us women hunters look stupid lol

Indeed, I have turned it off. And I really hated doing that because I remember what the show used to be like.

That is a perfect description of what has happened.

Agreed.

The only reason I posted this is to gauge whether or not I was being objective about it. I intended to send these shows some feedback from me, but wanted to see if I had any sympathizers first. Looks like I have a few.

I think my comments were fair and cordial.

Thank you KYDeerHunter03. My wife agrees with you 100%. Nice to have a female hunter's perspective on this.

I agree.

I like hunting shows that explain things, so you can understand how things really work in the field.
Like Roger Raglin, Deer and Deer hunting, etc, etc, etc.
If I want to see Blond Air Heads, I will watch ESPN, or some lame channel with the same ole lame Blond shows.

JMHO

No one is mad. Just disappointed. Never said she wasn't nice. Just annoying, now more than ever.

I think that there are few other shows that feature hunting couples that do a much better job. "Archer's Choice" for instance.

I pretty much hate all hunting shows including hers. However, I love Tiffany and I'm 100% prepared to step and fill Lee's shoes should anything happen to him. I would just have to check with my ol' lady first.:happy0001:

Really though, If thats what helps them be successful, more power to the both of them. I'm just not going to watch it myself.

Personally i think all of the so called video hunters fer pay are just that paychecks, money talks BS walks! I don't watch any of them.

I have meet them and they are truly down to earth people.I enjoy watching there show,but I also like the Eastmans and the Cameron Haines Rocky MT Elk shows the best.I guess thats because hunting the mts is what I enjoy the most.

Whats the value going on a forum and crying about hunting shows ? Every year you will read about how these people are not hunters and their shows suck...they have it easy...they should have to hunt the conditions I do.....blah blah blah......

Some seem to forget these shows are for entertainment. They do it for a living. If the show was about a couple guys hunting public land in Alabama and they killed few little scrub bucks then would people watch it? The answer is not many. There have been shows that tried the DIY and public land concept and they just don't stand up.....People want big bucks and want action. Much like guys want to go to a Hooters with really hot women rather than fat ugly women working there. Its all about entertainment and wishful thinking....

I remember the days when there were almost no hunting shows on TV. I'd rather not go back to those days....plus alot of young people have the chance to see hunting and get interested in the sport. So....like I said if you don't like them don't watch. Simple.

but guys......

I wouldn't believe that the Eastman shows are all on public land. I hunted WY a few years back and the guide that was taking me out pointed to some of the land that teh Eastmans and the Primos team hunted. Oh yeah, you could get on this land to hunt - for about $6000 and shoot a nice 6x6 bull.

I disagree. We all know the outcome of most shows will be a whopper buck. What keeps my attention span is Fred Eichler whacking the first buck that comes by. He held out for a good one this morning, but I hope he's not a die-hard trophy hunter from now on, because I like watching him get fired up about the smaller bucks he kills.

Im glad you guys are entertained by your hunting shows, but to me the whole concept is a little peculiar , I mean isnt the idea of hunting and the outdoors about turning OFF the boob tube(pun intended), getting off the couch, and into the woods?

The first season that the show was on the air, it was one of my favorites. It's gone down hill in a hurry since then.

Anyone else notice that some things about Tiffany seem to have been "enhanced" since the early days?

Tyler

What's the value?? When people come here and post....we have something to read, talk about and even argue about. If people don't post what they are feeling, it would be very boring around here.

I would take your own advice, if I were you, and apply it to reading threads. If you don't like what it's saying, then use your mouse and go to another thread. What's the value in flaming someone that is within the rules posting what the heck he wants to talk about.

I have to tell ya if that pic of her is what you call hot , a lot of people need to get there eyes check . Maybe she looks better with clothes on . As for the show i seen it one time she was out there hunting with a gold watch gold ear rings and red lip stick on ,I mean come on is this a hunting show or a fashion show.Plus she made the comment that her hubby puts up her stands so i guess all she does is get up sit in the stand someone else put up then shoot the deer .I guess that's what you call a great hunter .

I change the channel every time I see her hunting as well. I don't mind the hunt, hate everything up to and after it......

If you like her, then watch her, if you don't like her, then don't watch her. It really doesn't matter. Believe it or not, I've never seen a single hunting show with her in it, so I really can't agree or disagree with any of you. Yeah, she's good looking, but if I want to watch a hunting show, I'm watching it for the hunting. I really don't watch deer hunting vids very often anyway, even though I love to deer hunt. I still do enjoy watching turkey vids, but I'm a little tired of the staging and sound effects even with them.

Like you wouldn't hang your wife's stands?:confused0024:

I just figure they're just trying to make a living doing something they enjoy doing. If they were on welfare we would be complaining about that too. I personally won't watch the Eastman shows because they think their way is the only way and I won't watch any one with that attitude. There are many methods of hunting and one isn't any better than another as long as it is legal.

So on one hand you want people to argue with and on the other hand you tell them to leave....real good argument there Einstein. I was flamed first for making a simple statement. If you don't like my comments then you can mouse over to another thread yourself chief.

The hunting shows anymore are way out of hand. I for one love watching the old hunting shows. The only true hunting show I enjoy watching anymore is Primos. Everything is about shooting huge deer with big racks anymore. Sure everyone wants a giant racked buck, but actually its not gonna happen for most. Why argue over these shows. Everyone has an opinion and are entilted to it.

Arguing your side of a particular subject is one thing. Roasting someone for posting what they want to discuss is something else. There is a difference but I expect it to go right over your head.

If the best you got is name calling, no need to respond.:hit::poke::hit::party0005:

I believe I said some people cry about hunting shows.....is that your idea of "roasting" someone ? Wow someone is sensitive. Sorry to hurt you little feelings friend. Next time I post my opinion I'll go over it with you first so you can protect all the other memebers from my harsh attack....

Does anyone actually take those type of hunting shows seriously? Yes Tiffany is hot, yes almost all men on those shows including waddell and his buddies are goons. The only hunting television celebrity I think has any sense is Tom Miranda. Though you dont see him all the time Im also a big Larry Weishuhn fan. Those other dingleberries wouldnt last a day without the high priced guides that do the real work.

Lets not forget about the great Ben Lee. He was a pioneer of the industry as well. I loved watching any of his shows. If Im not mistaken he played a big part in getting Tinks started.

I believe wadell and ted are buddies:D

TV hunting shows are for entertainment. I used to watch Tiff all the time. Now, put Megn Fox or a couple of the Divas off WWF in a treestand and maybe I'll start watching again. If not, I invite them to hunt on my land and see how their success is. They only show success and not everything it takes to reach success. Lets see the hours of "I didn't see a deer today" Then it may be more real life.

Here we go again....lol. IMO anyone that is in a position like Waddells based on no particular talent of his own ( oh sorry he won a turkey calling championship) is useless. They portray a style of hunting that most hunters will never be able to afford and causes young hunters to be down on there own hunting options. Dont even get me started about what theyve done to make hunters obssessive about the "score" of a game animal....

Arrowmaster, I have some friends that knew Ben Rogers Lee personally, lived in the same small town, and they didn't have a lot of good things to say about him.

No Kidding. Im a big Ben Lee fan. But then again I didnt know him personally. But its ok Im sure there are others who dont like me personally as well. :)

Just goes to show ya. What i've said all along... What they do is not hunting... A 10 year old can do what they do...

When they go elk hunting, there is even a green field involved lol

What a joke...

And all the green field hunters think there god...

Mr. Longbeard
 

I was just cruising through and saw your bottom line. I am from Pa. and public land did not make a turkey hunter out of me. Something got to them in my area and now there are less turkey than deer on the public lands I hunt, which is hard to believe.
Anyway I agree, those guys on T.V. couldn't find their butt in the dark if they used both hands. There is a lot of people that don't hunt but think hunting is O.K., until they see those T.V. shows. The so called "hunting" they do on T.V. has caused more damage than good from a public image view.