Im watching Swamp People tonight on the DVR and I see a preview for Chasing Tail a new show on History about a bunch of dudes bow hunting whitetails in rich neighborhoods! HAHAHA This looks awesome but Im afraid of what kind of message it would send and people will start to get shot.
Hollywood can come up with some stuff for sure.
Watched 2 episodes tonight. Really enjoyed it.
I watched it and I laughed my butt off. Those guys are funny. I really liked the guy hunting off the deck of the folks house. And she is raking leaves when he is hunting. So he gets mad and rakes the leaves to get her back inside. Took him about 20 min. Then she wanted to fertilize or sew grass seed. LOL! He did get a doe off the deck.
As a serious bowhunter myself, I think it's a black eye to the bowhunting world.
This is why i am cancelling my cable!I am SICK of "reality" shows!There is no HISTORY on the history channel any more.And i see now they are in the process of ruining the Military channel,too.Not only that they have slowly turned every channel into "marathon programming"Same shows all day and nite long on every channel.So now for the same price i get ONE show per channel,on every channel,to maximize their profits.I used to like the "WILD" channel for watching shows on animals,but i guess its cheaper for them to put on marathons of dog trainers and vets than put a film crew out filming wildlife.So i'm voting with my wallet and they can keep their garbage.And these so called hunting shows are nothing but thinly veiled infomercials.No offense to anyone,but how many times can they hunt in Texas,out of a permanent blind over a food plot and act like it's exciting?Don't even get me started on the fist pumps and high fives(mandatory formula)or supercool slang used like "shooter"they are denigrating the very act of hunting by reducing the game to a target,not a living creature to be admired and respected.Anyways,sorry for the rant,this subject has been under my skin for awhile now,and is Not directed at any members,just the cable co.Just venting my opinion,maybe i shouldn't drink so much coffee in the morning,lol!.....ward
Quote from: Treeninja on April 14, 2013, 08:27:41 AM
As a serious bowhunter myself, I think it's a black eye to the bowhunting world.
I could not agree more. I seen an episode last night and hated it. Just seemed like a bunch of idiots running around. Sad thing is people who know nothing about hunting will see this show and think all bow hunters are like this.
That's what most of these shows are,edited in fake drama meant to show the people in as bad and controversial light as possible for ratings.Some of these shows could actually be good if they would stop with the fake drama and include some "how and why" in them.Don't think people yelling and screaming at each other all the time qualifys as entertainment to me,i get enough stress at work without having to watch it everytime i turn on the tube.Oh well,sooner or later some other type of show will become popular then all the networks will jump on the bandwagon and that is all they will produce, imagination is not one of a tv's executives' strong point!.Lol! Once again,just my opinion,not that its worth anything lol!....ward
:TrainWreck1: personally think its very dumb to promote hunting that way
Quote from: MrB0000M on April 14, 2013, 09:49:34 AM
:TrainWreck1: personally think its very dumb to promote hunting that way
:agreed:Just look at the suggestive title they chose for the show
Quote from: buck_hunter21 on April 14, 2013, 09:07:18 AM
Quote from: Treeninja on April 14, 2013, 08:27:41 AM
As a serious bowhunter myself, I think it's a black eye to the bowhunting world.
I could not agree more. I seen an episode last night and hated it. Just seemed like a bunch of idiots running around. Sad thing is people who know nothing about hunting will see this show and thing all bow hunters are like this.
Agreed!
there are more an more of these shows coming out!!!! alot of well to do people with more money than they know what to do with and spend thousands of dollars to get these huge bucks on film and what it is really doing is glamorizing it!!!!!!!! I will be lucjy as 1#@$##@# to shoot a big buck like these guys on tv are shooting everyday sometimes more than one ... they need to downscale it!!!!!! show some real working mans deer hunts with shootin some average deer that we guys kill.. (but i guess) they wont be popular as watchin these guys shoot these 170+ plus deer all the time... This tv crap is gettin outta hand!!!!
Quote from: buck_hunter21 on April 14, 2013, 09:07:18 AM
Quote from: Treeninja on April 14, 2013, 08:27:41 AM
As a serious bowhunter myself, I think it's a black eye to the bowhunting world.
I could not agree more. I seen an episode last night and hated it. Just seemed like a bunch of idiots running around. Sad thing is people who know nothing about hunting will see this show and think all bow hunters are like this.
:agreed: It does nothing more than give the Libs more reasons to shed negative light onto us "real" hunters. So much is already going against bowhunters & this just adds fuel to the fire...
This show is a two edged sword, it can be construed as a bunch of hapless rednecks and cast a bad light, but it can also help promote that way of herd control. I am one of those guys who hunts in a neighborhood. Many of the residents are tired of their hard earned yards being destroyed, but they are not aware of people like me or may be scared of having someone in their backyard with a bow. As long as these guys can promote safety and good management practices, it will help
Quote from: archery1 on April 15, 2013, 07:08:31 AM
there are more an more of these shows coming out!!!! alot of well to do people with more money than they know what to do with and spend thousands of dollars to get these huge bucks on film and what it is really doing is glamorizing it!!!!!!!! I will be lucjy as 1#@$##@# to shoot a big buck like these guys on tv are shooting everyday sometimes more than one ... they need to downscale it!!!!!! show some real working mans deer hunts with shootin some average deer that we guys kill.. (but i guess) they wont be popular as watchin these guys shoot these 170+ plus deer all the time... This tv crap is gettin outta hand!!!!
Hunting as portrayed by most of these shows is no different than yachting. Instead of a test of skill between man and game it has become a quest to see who can spend the most money to achieve the desired result. If you're willing to pony up the cash you can be guaranteed a buck of a certain size. It's a free country, so I have no problem with anyone doing it. Just don't expect me to pay to watch it or to be impressed by it.
Quote from: misfire on April 15, 2013, 09:48:56 AM
This show is a two edged sword, it can be construed as a bunch of hapless rednecks and cast a bad light, but it can also help promote that way of herd control. I am one of those guys who hunts in a neighborhood. Many of the residents are tired of their hard earned yards being destroyed, but they are not aware of people like me or may be scared of having someone in their backyard with a bow. As long as these guys can promote safety and good management practices, it will help
I have to agree Misfire...I actually was somewhat interested in the show and it surely will open the eyes of some suburbanites that it can be safely done...On the other hand, some of the antics perpetuate the idea that hunters are dumb rednecks...I'm kind of torn about the whole thing...I know it's ratings, and intelligent, safe, well spoken hunters wouldn't get ratings but I sure would like to see a show that portrayed hunters in a more positive light...I guess we have to take what we can get on prime time media. At least they're not framing us as ruthless, wanton killers...
I would like to start off by saying these guys in no way shape or form are rednecks. They are simply a bunch of city guys trying to act the part. I think if you stuck these guys out in real woods they would have no clue what to do. I agree with the huntin in town that needs to be done. As far as the show goes it seems all scripts and more acting then huntin.
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Well I'm looking at it on the other end of the spectrum. I know they are trying to be funny, and it is a comedy show when you stop and think about it with those characters. Now I know they are trying to be funny making it no doubt. But it is a show about shooting deer in urban areas with over populated deer numbers. But I can tell you that these guys would make most people laugh. And they are killing deer along the way. I still enjoy watching it.
But I do understand what you guys have said.
Your either funny or your not, you shouldn't have to try to be funny and that's the bad part.
Quote from: dlewis82nd on April 19, 2013, 05:40:06 PM
Your either funny or your not, you shouldn't have to try to be funny and that's the bad part.
I guess time will tell if they will be back next year. But I still enjoy the show. My favorite show is still Pawn Stars, and American Pickers.
Quote from: misfire on April 15, 2013, 09:48:56 AM
This show is a two edged sword, it can be construed as a bunch of hapless rednecks and cast a bad light, but it can also help promote that way of herd control. I am one of those guys who hunts in a neighborhood. Many of the residents are tired of their hard earned yards being destroyed, but they are not aware of people like me or may be scared of having someone in their backyard with a bow. As long as these guys can promote safety and good management practices, it will help
Lee the problem with this show is everything. Indulting kids, insulting land owners, leaving cigarette butts in the trees, sneaking onto peoples land, showing off a piss filled toilet living, like slobs, can't wait to see the dead deer on the pool cover. Dang, I'm a Yankee and this show is insulting. Hard enough to find private land around here without a show like this. If I didnt hunt and owned land after watching this show no one would get permission from me.
Also I'll get that wood out to you soon.
I think some folks are taking this show to serious. Just like the lady who told the main guy on the show no deer hunting and acted like a real you know what when he knocked on her door to try and obtain permission to hunt on her property. Then one of his buddies kills a doe and it ends up dying in this lady's backyard. And the main guy gets one of the tree service guys I believe to knock on the lady's door and distract her long enough so him and the guy that shot the doe could get the deer loaded into the back of the truck. Now do you think for a moment that lady didn't know what was going on. It's called acting and she was playing the part. Most folks know this and don't take this show as serious as some think that this show is doing towards hunters by giving them a bad name. I don't take it that way at all.
Quote from: dlewis82nd on April 19, 2013, 02:09:28 AM
I would like to start off by saying these guys in no way shape or form are rednecks. They are simply a bunch of city guys trying to act the part. I think if you stuck these guys out in real woods they would have no clue what to do. I agree with the huntin in town that needs to be done. As far as the show goes it seems all scripts and more acting then huntin.
Well, you're right in a strict sense. I guess they are an insult to a real redneck...What I was referring to with respect to my redneck comment was the derogatory definition of redneck ie. stupid, uncaring, narrow minded...Please all you real rednecks out there, people who live off the land and have real conservative values, don't jump me. I'm down wit' cha'!
That being said, my idea of a genuine look at what hunting is and how it should be portrayed would be Meateater or Dead Meat on the Sportsman Channel...These guys are honest and accurate about hunting and "real" hunters...I'd love to see these shows on prime time...
Quote from: ILIKEHEVI-13 on April 19, 2013, 07:57:36 PM
My favorite show is still Pawn Stars, and American Pickers.
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