Scbasshunter Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've been watching alot of hunting shows as hunting season has approached, and I've noticed everytime they turn around they are endorsing a product. I realize that they have to have sponsors and have to sell the product, but I don't need to see a closeup of Hoyt on your bow or hear:"You've got to spray down with Scent Killer before you go out." while shoving the bottle in the camera to show you that is is in fact Scent Killer (or whatever product it is that they're using). I get that you have to have these sponsors and endorse and stuff, but that is why I have been getting away from bass fishing, especially the elite series. I would just like to see a show where they simply tell you what they do on a regular basis and show the hunt, like the rest of us see hunting. I don't need you to make me think that you saw a big buck just because you put some green slime on a tree. I don't mean to get on my soap box, but I just thought I would share that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't watch too much of anything anymore honestly. I think I've gotten fatigued on watching bow kills of deer in the 6.5 y/o 180+ category. I still enjoy a few shows from time to time, but certainly nothing on my DVR timer. Many years ago when VHS was getting started you could go out an rent/buy hunting shows that generated income strictly from the sale of the video. Sure they were cheesy, in comparison to today's highly edited show, but you can believe when a guy told you what he really liked, he truly believed in it. And when they killed a 130 class buck on public land it was more enjoyable to see IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Part of the reason I don't watch much of the shows on tv anymore. A lot of the shows seem to be nothing more than an infomercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueGrit72 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Just tell us what works! Scbasshunter: check out major league bow hunters they have the commercials that endorse products but try do a really good job of explaining their hunts last weeks episode didn't even show a buck getting shot it showed encounters with deer and how they set up and what they did to learn more about deer movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've watched them. They are better about it than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I agree that advertisements and products being pushed on hunting shows are quite annoying. But we must keep this in mind. This is how that world turns. Sponsors make it all happen for our favorite hunting personalities. Heck... None of us would know who Michael Waddell was if Realtree didn't sponsor him. Ads are a necessary evil to producing these shows. Many shows are over the top with this. I don't know of any hunting show that is a "how to" show. Most are just filmed exploits of famous hunting personalities. Shows that show doe shooting and coyote killing while deer hunting interest me the most. Fred Eichler and Inside Outdoors seem to do this the most. 2 of my favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just tell us what works! I only watch a select few now. Midwest whitetail, real tree tapes, drury, primos, and mlb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama boy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Drury outdoors Well what it sounds like is that u would like tge drury outdoors videos. They tell u all about the hunt and how they prepare for them before season. Its the only hunting videos I can sit down and watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 One reason I don't watch to many hunting shows anymore. I know they have to show there products and sponsors but get old. Very few shows I watch anymore. Then again I don't watch much tv to begin with anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Part of the reason I don't watch much of the shows on tv anymore. A lot of the shows seem to be nothing more than an infomercial. Yup.... Something else that is really getting to me is the need to turn hunting shows into modern entertainment. I love music of all sorts but I do not need to hear a Drop D tuning and power cords while a guy pulls his bow back. Its also turned into the "wild and crazy bunch" deer hunting. A lot of shows have over the top antics and its getting old... Buck Commander is a great example. I love duck commander because they look like the kind of guys I would hang out with and just about anyone can kill a Mallard if you put the work in but Buck Commander is more about being in the club than anything.... or at least thats what I glean from the show. Thats the kind of junk I bypass... Now that Direct TV has made changes I only have the outdoor channel and half of the time its this over the top junk so I rarely watch a channel I pay for. That may change before long, they are losing me quick with this type of show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Probably my favorite show right now is Midwestwhitetail online webisodes. it's the most informative show i've ever watched. they do plug stuff from their sponsors, but they show and tell you how they're using it and why it works. they show deer on there that are bigger than i could ever imagine hunting. yet it's still enjoyable. the summer velvet footage they get is just cool to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Probably my favorite show right now is Midwestwhitetail online webisodes. it's the most informative show i've ever watched. they do plug stuff from their sponsors, but they show and tell you how they're using it and why it works. they show deer on there that are bigger than i could ever imagine hunting. yet it's still enjoyable. the summer velvet footage they get is just cool to watch. Yep I watch Midwest Whitetail webisodes alot too. Bill Winke is a great host and they really seem to care more about teaching, and not so much about the killing. I really like how they show them hanging stands, and they pull out the aerial maps and breakdown what they are doing. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yep I watch Midwest Whitetail webisodes alot too. Bill Winke is a great host and they really seem to care more about teaching, and not so much about the killing. I really like how they show them hanging stands, and they pull out the aerial maps and breakdown what they are doing. Good stuff. Im going to have to check this out. Sounds pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer slayer Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 We don't even have tv lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohunter1977 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just tell us what works! That is how everything is now, if it is enjoyable people will make a dollar off of it which is cool but what kills me is when they charge a arm and a leg for something next thing you know all the same items are so expensive a guy like me can't afford anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Part of the reason I don't watch much of the shows on tv anymore. A lot of the shows seem to be nothing more than an infomercial. Yup X 2 William. I especially hate it when they break for a commercial right before the shot opportunity, then bring you back & replay part of the hunt up to that point...like we forgot. I'll 2nd what Ethan said about Midwest Whitetail. Good, informative show! If you want to get away from commercials, your best bet is videos though. The only reason you're able to see hunting shows on TV is because of sponsors. I personally like Drury's videos best too but also like RT's & some others that have been in the business for a long time. The main thing you need to have to be a successful hunter is woodsmanship skills. Learn as much about the game you're going to pursue as possible. You're not really going to learn that from TV shows. Sure, some will give you some tips but your best bet is learning the basics (if you don't already know them) from books, magazine articles, videos, and mentors and then hit the woods. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Im going to have to check this out. Sounds pretty good Midwest Whitetail | The Original Semi-Live On-line Hunting Show They are just now starting it back up! Yep I watch Midwest Whitetail webisodes alot too. Bill Winke is a great host and they really seem to care more about teaching, and not so much about the killing. I really like how they show them hanging stands, and they pull out the aerial maps and breakdown what they are doing. Good stuff. I've been watching it for about 4 years now. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Antler geeks is pretty good at doing tips and they only hunt public land. Its a real good show and they shoot nice deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedjunkiejp Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I enjoy the MLB show. They do a good bit of explaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Midwest Whitetail | The Original Semi-Live On-line Hunting Show They are just now starting it back up! I've been watching it for about 4 years now. I love it! yup i've been watching it since it's development. Some big bucks on hitlists for ALL the regions, not just in the midwest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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