I think Vette makes an excellent point:Ever notice that those shows are on first thing in the morning, when hardcore hunters are afield?
I have respect for some of the tastefully done programs (which are few and far between), but the majority of deer and big game shows are done by those Drugstore Cowboy types.
I did see a cool grouse hunting video made by amateur hunters in Pike County, KY back in the 80s.As you know, getting a grouse kill on film is extremely difficult.
I'm guilty of watching those redneck hunting programs on The Men's Channel sometimes.Some of them are entertaining and some of them are the pits. It's kinda like watching Jerry Springer or rasslin.
Things that purterb me about outdoor programs:
The lodge:Where the servants give you a massage, a 5 star banquet, and a shoeshine. How about something more realistic to the average sportsman like, "Let's get him field dressed and go back to the house and watch the second half of the game."
I cannot stand all the whispering to the camera- if you need to be quiet, be quiet!After the deer is dead, you can talk freely.When the host is still whispering over the carcass of an animal that is obviously "hors d' combat" I'm left scratching my head.
The phrases "Awesome" "He's down" and "That's what it's all about" have been used ad nauseum.
Don't pet the dead game. It doesn't enjoy being petted at this stage and it's creepy, like petting a dead dog or something.
Less machismo and more humility I say.