Wimpy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Did any of you see yesterdays episode,did you see that in one shot you seen Greg Miller in the tree with his safety harness hooked in and then in another shot when he was preparing to shoot a buck he had undone his safety harness.Just wondering if any of you would or have undone your safety harness to shoot a deer.Curious on your all's opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Guess I missed it. Didnt think about it being on yesterday. Should come on again Saturday morning, maybe it will be the same epsiode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Didn't see the episode, but I don't think any deer is worth a potential fall. I've had to let a few deer pass because I could not get around my harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I use to not wear one at all but will never be that dumb again. Taking one off to shoot a deer is a bad deal all the way around, especially if youre in front of a carmera..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I saw the same thing and pointed it out to my wife. I have faced the same challenge while trying to draw on a deer, sometimes the safety harness gets in the way; but I don't know that I would ever undo it while in the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I definitely wouldn't take off my harness to make a shoot. You know, sometimes the re-shoot scene sequences for video editing purposes. Maybe the second scene (without the harness) was a re-shoot. Still though...I wouldn't be taking off my harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Missed the episode. But i wouldnt take off my harness to shoot a deer. I would fall out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail BTW...I didn't get to watch that episode but I have it Tivo'ed so I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail [ QUOTE ] I definitely wouldn't take off my harness to make a shoot. You know, sometimes the re-shoot scene sequences for video editing purposes. Maybe the second scene (without the harness) was a re-shoot. Still though...I wouldn't be taking off my harness. [/ QUOTE ] My thouights exactly ... wonder why we have to try and find fault with all these hunting shows ... why cant we just say man ... what a great buck and leave it at that ... its not our place to critique the shows ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I must admit, I would probably take off the harness to shoot. I'm not saying it's right, but I will say it would probably happen. Of course I've done dummer things, Almost drowned after sinking a little john boat in flood water hunting ducks. My mom raised good looking boys, but we ain't that smart. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I am tied in 100% of the time. That being said........ a harness cost me the biggest buck I have ever seen in the woods in my life. If I could have gotten it off, I would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I saw the episode but never noticed that until now. I see no problem in slipping it off for the shot, although it may not be the most intelligent decision ya do what ya gotta do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Got me curious now, will definitely have to watch Thursday night or Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Though I have not seen the show your refferring to...it just does not make any sense! If the strap is at the correct hieght your elbow should be able to go underneath it. It's easy to learn how to draw with your elbow down and then raise it out and up after you get close to your anchor. It's only needed to be done this way if the shot is hard to the right(for right handed shooters-and opposite for lefties). Since the best way to practice is the very same way your going to hunt, clothes and all, that should include at least a few times with a harness as well. Then these little glitches come up and you'll know how to deal with them. Even when a harness is set so that you can sit down...there should be enough. I place my harness so that its only going to allow me to drop a total of 3" from the sitting position before it comes to a complete stop. That way I can always get my feet back onto the platform. Practice the Exact way you are going to be when your hunting...Treestand,gloves, face mask,...even the harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I definitely wouldn't take off my harness to make a shoot. You know, sometimes the re-shoot scene sequences for video editing purposes. Maybe the second scene (without the harness) was a re-shoot. Still though...I wouldn't be taking off my harness. [/ QUOTE ] My thouights exactly ... wonder why we have to try and find fault with all these hunting shows ... why cant we just say man ... what a great buck and leave it at that ... its not our place to critique the shows ... Steve [/ QUOTE ] well said...seems like this happens after darn near every other show just enjoy the hunts instead of getting stressed out over them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Its a shame that TV shows don't see the importance of treestand safety. They could have edited it better and showed him with it on. Now more than ever we are seeing safety harness commercials, just wish some would practice what they preach. The problem about just letting it go and enjoy the show is a young person who sees this and is in the same position himself, he might say I seen it on TV why not do it myself so I can get the shot. Lots of little eyes are glued to these shows, we all know better and all we can do is tell others that is not the right thing to do! No buck is worth dying or being paralyzed over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildotter Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I'm not a bit scared of heights, BUT I am pretty scared of hitting the ground from that high up (especially with broadheads and loaded guns around) so NO I have not and will not undo my safety harness to get a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest finnlander Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I saw the episode but NOW would like to see it again. You can see him pull back on the buck and then let off to reset himself. Maybe I saw it wrong but at first glimpse I thought he was taking his quiver off ?? At the time I thought it was bold to take that chance. I must have seen it wrong.?? Personelly I don't see why its a big deal. Its his life and I don't do things differently because Greg Miller choses to remove his belt. I may consider removing my belt if I had too. I never get enough time so its typically not an option for me. No biggie either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail [ QUOTE ] I definitely wouldn't take off my harness to make a shoot. You know, sometimes the re-shoot scene sequences for video editing purposes. Maybe the second scene (without the harness) was a re-shoot. Still though...I wouldn't be taking off my harness. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with the re-shooting for editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail If the opportunity presented itself on a buck like that I would. I slipped the shoulder straps of my SOP on a couple occasions. I am still tied in with belt on my waist and legs in the harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Guys please correct me if I am wrong but didn't Greg Miller have a treestand accident a few years and hurt his shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail Yah know what on these retakes a lot of times the tree stand isnt even as high as it was the first time it coulda been a real poor job of editing what is the big deal anyhow I personally have forgotten to put on my harness till I got to the tree it happens its what makes us human ... Im not saying I wasn't wrong for going up the tree without it but common we have all messed up hunting one way or another ... I still dont see why we have to focus on the negative of every one of these hutning shows ... seems like more and more ppl look for soemthing wrong in these shows ... try and find a RECENT post where someone says ... wow did you see that buck on NAW last night ... you wont find one ... but go back and look for post about "problems" we can find with these guys who work very hard to bring us the entertainment we all enjoy ... sheesh common guys this isnt what hunting is all about .... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail I am an avid fan of naw tv i was shocked at the shot placement on that buck he said it was bad and it was. I think why I was shocked was because Greg is a great shot with a bow, i know i am not as good of a bow shooter as he is and i make some bad shots. Its kinda nice to see these guys are human and they still get there deer great Job Greg!!! As for the harness im not sure i saw that part. Where is the best position to put that harness strap I put it so that when i sit it just has a little tenstion on it. What about you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail i didn't see the show, but i'll do whatever it takes to get a shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Re: North American Whitetail i use my safety harness the entire time i'm in the tree. period!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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