Guest NJSPBowhunter Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Take a look on the recent Realtree video of M. Wadell shooting a buck at 45 yards. A great shot I might add. My point isn't one about the shot or the deer, it's about the reaction of Wadell and most of the others on the video.(This applies to other popular videos as well. I only choose Wadell because his reaction was so descriptive. Wadells reaction was not one of excitement but one of relief. You could see the recognition on his face when he realized he had to "snap" out of it. He put his face against the tree and you could almost hear him thinking. Then it's the old, "Yea baby, I put the judo chop smack down on mac daddy." Did I use all of Wadells euphemisms in one sentence?? Most of the "excitement" on the videos/hunting shows don't seem sincere. Between Jordan's, " Would you look at this deer folks." and Blanton's, "what a huuunt."), things are getting a little ridiculous. At first, I was kind of envious of those guys hunting all over the country almost every day of the season, but I think the reality is something altogether different. How would you like to take something you love, and be made to HATE it. Imagine when hunting becomes a JOB. These guys(minus Jordon) are probably home about 4 weeks a year(if that). Take deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck hunting, et. al. and you have a lot of time away from home. Sometimes the only real excitement these guys show is when they shoot a deer on the first day. Their expressions tell of someone not having to get up the next day and take a few days off until the next "hunt." I know I'm coming across as being way too critical. It just seems like these guy look TIRED on their videos anymore. Was wondering if I'm the only one seeing this???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK [ QUOTE ] Take a look on the recent Realtree video of M. Wadell shooting a buck at 45 yards. A great shot I might add. My point isn't one about the shot or the deer, it's about the reaction of Wadell and most of the others on the video.(This applies to other popular videos as well. I only choose Wadell because his reaction was so descriptive. Wadells reaction was not one of excitement but one of relief. You could see the recognition on his face when he realized he had to "snap" out of it. He put his face against the tree and you could almost hear him thinking. Then it's the old, "Yea baby, I put the judo chop smack down on mac daddy." Did I use all of Wadells euphemisms in one sentence?? Most of the "excitement" on the videos/hunting shows don't seem sincere. Between Jordan's, " Would you look at this deer folks." and Blanton's, "what a huuunt."), things are getting a little ridiculous. At first, I was kind of envious of those guys hunting all over the country almost every day of the season, but I think the reality is something altogether different. How would you like to take something you love, and be made to HATE it. Imagine when hunting becomes a JOB. These guys(minus Jordon) are probably home about 4 weeks a year(if that). Take deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck hunting, et. al. and you have a lot of time away from home. Sometimes the only real excitement these guys show is when they shoot a deer on the first day. Their expressions tell of someone not having to get up the next day and take a few days off until the next "hunt." I know I'm coming across as being way too critical. It just seems like these guy look TIRED on their videos anymore. Was wondering if I'm the only one seeing this???? [/ QUOTE ] First of all Welcome to the forums ... as far as your post ... I think you are really looking at the negative side of this ... and there is always to sides ... these guys whoever they are put a lot of effort into making these videos for us ... A lot of effort ... I think the enthusiasm we is is as real as it gets ... its sort of like ther signature so to speak ... I personally love the emotions they show ... I could find all kinds of negatives to nit pick a hunting episode but I dont do that ... it takes the fun out of it ... but if I get into it with them ... that shot is totally worth my time I just putinto watching the episode Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I've met Micheal in person and he really seems to have sincere passion for what he does! I'm sure guys like the RT staff get totally worn out from all the traveling and hunting---hours and hours in the deer stand. But face it---this is their job! However--I bet there are a lot of people on the forum that would love to have their job. Welcome to RT! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK gotta say, it's hard work , but doing what you love makes it fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I wouldn't trade places with those guys on a minute. Hunting does become work. They're under a presure that we can't understand. Yep it would be a nice job 1 month out of the year, but being away from family, siting in a tree can see to can't see. Having the stress of the camera, all this goes into this is there Job. Although they love it, it can get to them at times. By the way, welcom to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK Welcome to the forums. Kind of an odd first post, but oh well...we're all critics , right I guess being as old as I am, and remembering the days(not to long ago, I might add) when we never had hunting shows of any kind on TV, for us to enjoy in the off season, I never understood why everyone would complain about the hunting videos. I can understand some of the legit complaints about unsafe practices and unethical stuff, but to sit around saying the guys excitement just wasn't genuine enough, I have no time for. Maybe we should all complain that Stan Pots gets way too excited ...LOL In many cases, all we had back before hunting videos, was old wives tales to base or hunting knowledge on, until we put in years of hunting ourselves, only to learn otherwise. Now a person can sit down, pop in a DVD and actually learn a few things about hunting along the way, while watching someone else do what we are yearning to do ourselves. I think I'll reserve my condemnations on guys reaction on video, for the day I am in their shoes, doing what they do. It can't be easy doing something as demanding as hunting, and having a camera hanging over your shoulder, watching your every move and recording your every word all the time. My hat's off to Realtree for putting together some great videos, and always trying to make them better, for you and I. I'm glad we have a little more these days, than Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I watched that same episode of the deer following a doe out into the field, seeing the decoy, coming in with its ears back, and then bolting out to 45yds....then the Judo Chop landing right on the money It's a dream...that I'm sure all of us would not mind having happen more than a few times in our life! My take on his emotion at the time was that he felt relief. Relief because he accomplished what he had set out to do after days of trying hard to get it done! Warm Weather and lots of bucks moving around...then it finally happened! I'd feel relief too! I wish T-Bone had got a shot on that 160+ deer that they got on video but some things are meant to happen. My take on his choice Not to take a bad shot spoke volumes about whats Right in hunting videos (I took the chance to pause that on the DVR and talk to my wife about proper shot choices-she's a new hunter this year) My wife told me awhile back that I could pick apart any movie and find those little things that are wrong. I'm one of those people who can watch something and see a wrench missing from a table in the backround from scene to scene, lighting being different, etc... Then she told me to just sit back and attempt to enjoy it for what it is....Entertainment! Hey Buckee...Dont be a hater I grew up thinking Marlin Perkins had the best job in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK id say that was well put buckee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK [ QUOTE ] Hey Buckee...Dont be a hater [/ QUOTE ] Not me man...I don't hate anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I think one of the points NJSP was trying to make is sympathy for these guys and the hard work that they put into every hunt. I personally think these guys could use a year off and hunt just for the fun of it when and where they wanted to without the cameras for a change. I feel for their effort of entertaining us all of the time and how stressful it must be to present a good front even when things in their personal lives may be going wrong. They have been elevated to star status in our world and it's tough for anyone. I think every one of us would love to be on a hunt with any one of the RT guys but how many of us would want to do it for a living day in and day out year round? It's a whole different ballgame. I admire them for their work and entertainment but more for the lessons they teach and bring into every season with genuine concern for others to learn from both thier successes and failures. I know it didn't start out this way but I'd just like to say thank you to all the pro staffers everywhere but especially to Bill, David and Michael for having the vision to bring the fun and enjoyment into my home year after year. Thank You Fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK Welcome to the forums. Interesting first post. While I agree that I do think some of the for TV show and video we see is not always genuine, I have yet to see Waddell in a situation where he did not come across to me as sincere and as really appreciating and enjoying what he is doing. btw Steve, on Stan Potts, anybody see the yesterdays NAW episode. Stan on his hunt after the shot looked to just about have tears in his eyes. Seriously doubt that was for the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK Yes William, I saw that too..Stan's son was behind the cam first time together, EVER! Then he scores on a great buck!! Theses guy's may have a "game face" for the video...but I dont want to see someone bashing these guys for what they do. Heck ya, its work....and it gotts wear on ya Im sure...wish I had an office like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK Welcome to the forums. I definately feel like that. I am glad I don't work on guns for a living. I work on guns and shoot to relax from the stresses and drawbacks of work. If it were my day to day job, I probably would not hunt or shoot. It gets old after a while. To hunt like the "pros" do is definately not something I would want to do. I enjoy hunting and shooting too much to do that. I don't want my hobby to become my job. You could not pay me enough to become a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I love my job. Do I get tired and worn out sometimes? Yes. But it is a job I chose because I have a passion for it. This is how I see all different kind of jobs. You put in hard hours to accomplish your goals, and you get burned down at times, but the reward is worth the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I would kill to have their jobs.... you can say it would be work and would take the fun out of hunting all you want, but it beats being stuck in an office all day( and getting to hunt just weekends because of work). I am currently a senior in high school and undecided of a major... people trying to help me find one ask me what i like to do and of course the answer is to hunt... but the only thing i can think of to do is be a wildlife biologist, however i am told I have way too much brain to make that little of money.... but anyway my point is that what Bill, David, and Michael get to do is my "dream job"... They've got to be the luckiest people in the world.... i think that everyone is different after they succeed (have a kill)... personally after i mark where the deer went, i bury my head in my hands or the tree and usually just reflect on what just happened and thank God it did... Of course i'm not on camera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I think they should chose people from this forum to do some hunting on film for them.This way we all get to enjoy what they so love.I can be the first to try this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mathews4 Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK [ QUOTE ] maybe we should all complain that Stan Pots gets way too excited ...LOL [/ QUOTE ] i thought his head was goin to explode on this years MB video...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK I can somewhat comprehend. I was watching Hunters Specialties show on the Outdoor Channel tonight and they were waterfowl hunting. It was 9 degrees and almost dark when they finally got their limit for ducks and geese. They closed the show but you look in the background in the river they were hunting and there were still several dozen decoys to be picked up plus all the waterfoul they took, guns, ammo, and everything else. They had a good couple hours of just picking up in them fridgid temperatures. I hate cleaning up...let alone doing it in the dark and in the water with those fridgit temperatures!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: When play becomes WORK That kind of a "job" would get old very fast! They can have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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