Trail Camera Placement & Location There are several important factors to consider when placing your trail cameras, and the first one isn’t glamorous—it’s reality. How much did the camera cost, and can you afford to have it stolen, especially on public land? Unfortunately, theft does happen, and it’s something every hunter needs to factor into […]
Camera Set-up…. Which One? When it comes to choosing a camera for your hunts, there are several solid options available. The debate between a traditional video camera and a point-and-shoot model with strong video capabilities ultimately comes down to personal preference and the type of hunt you’re filming. Is one better than the other? In […]
The Chase is On Self-filming a hunt is challenging under the best conditions. Trying to capture the full essence of the experience—the landscape, the wildlife behaving naturally, the tension of the moment, and ultimately a successful harvest—can feel overwhelming. You’re not just the hunter. You’re the cameraman, producer, and storyteller all at once. Are some […]
Elk Lasagna Soup….. Um Um Good! Who doesn’t appreciate a good bowl of soup—especially after a long day? With today’s nonstop schedules, preparing a home-cooked meal can feel unrealistic. Too often, we default to restaurants and spend far more than we should. The truth is, you can probably cook better than 99% of the places […]
There is nothing easy about self-filming while hunting. Anyone who has tried to do both at the same time understands that immediately. Yes, during a rifle hunt you may be able to get away with a little more movement and noise compared to sitting twenty feet up in a tree with a bow in hand. […]
The use of trail cameras extends far beyond simple scouting. While they are invaluable for observing wild game and preparing for a hunt, they can also become powerful storytelling tools within your short films. As self-filmers, we are limited by time, presence, and manpower. We can only capture what unfolds in front of us while […]
The value of trail cameras acting as your 24-hour set of eyes in the field cannot be overstated. They help us observe wildlife patterns, understand movement, and ultimately increase our chances of success. They document the unseen hours—the midnight visits, the early morning crossings, the subtle shifts that shape a season. However, they are only […]
Do you really have hours of uninterrupted time each night to sit in front of the television and catch up on recorded shows? Most likely, you don’t. And if you do, it’s worth asking—why spend that much time there? What happens when your DVR misses your favorite hunting program, or you forget to set it? […]
Arizona is widely recognized for its outstanding hunting opportunities. What many hunters may not realize, however, is the remarkable quality and variety of color phase black bears found on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. This region is truly a mecca for exceptional bears, offering not only strong population numbers but an impressive range of color […]
You have to be at least half crazy to self-film your own hunts—but embracing that challenge is well worth the reward. As if pursuing big game wasn’t demanding enough, adding a camera to the equation introduces an entirely new layer of complexity. When the moment of truth unfolds, hunters already have a dozen variables racing […]
