haha there was no "and if you're going to dig, make sure to use a "dig-o-magic" patented outhouse shovel?" i'm impressed. of course i speaking generally to the more mainstream popular shows most watch on weekend mornings.
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I stopped watching that show along with the others such as Angler & Hunter and the Bearsly Brothers three years ago. So boring to watch and create my own adventures.
... or, if you don't like the show, don't watch.
You never see me complaining about hunting shows, because I don't watch 'em. ;)
It's easier to watch things like this without thinking about how the sausage is made. These guys pay to play and the sponsors get them on the air. It's not really a good production model, but the fact is, they make the show that the market will bear.
I was lucky enough to have won a chance to fish with Mike Miller 2 years ago and he is exactly the same in real life as on the show. I asked alot of questions about making a show and was stunned at how much cost and work is involved. Just because he goes somewhere does not mean he gets any footage for a show. Still must pay camera men to come along and rest of the crew. Without sponsors definetly be no show. He be the first to tell you how nice it would be to have a full half hour of just hunting, but not reality.
Wait till March roles around and the 'Pick and Play' system kicks in....only the strongest will survive....most of these shows will disappear due to lack of interest.
Hopefully the will use their channel on YouTube and stream their shows there..they may even do better there.
Same old "debate".
People don't realize what goes into making a show. How much camera's cost, that someone (their camera guy) has to lug 20,30, 40 pounds of equipment into marshes, across fields, up mountains. Then likely that same guy spends ungodly hours once home editing, putting it together. He does it all for free of coarse. That sometimes its pouring rain, or the game just don't show up on demand. and on and on.
Had the pleasure of spending a week in a camp with CiTR.
When OOD met CiTR and some of the people often in the shadows.
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s6/v143/p1762754336-4.jpg
Of coarse in truth it's not all work. Just regular guys like anyone else. Doing what they love.
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s3/v42/p1266193673-4.jpg
Completely agree with you.
And for those of you who are doing the complaining, there is an opportunity for you to show us how a show should be in your mind.... WildTV is now accepting demos... here's you chance! https://www.wildtv.ca/contests
Either do something by showing us how its done, or turn the channel.
I just wish Canadian Traditions and CITR would hurry the hell up with new shows. All I've seen in the last few months are old ones from 5 or 7 years ago..