This video was taped primarily in the ‘05/’06 season,it includes 2 black bear hunts from northern WI. A couple of turkey hunts from south western WI. and some whitetails also sw WI. Keeping in mind it’s our first attempt and a little rough around the edges……….but it’s 100% Fair chase and 100% real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Target- First off, I like the effort. It’s tough for the average Joe to produce a full length DVD and market it while trying to compete with the big dogs. (REALTREE, PRIMOS) Not everyone has the big sponsors and budgets to put the necessary dollars into a top notch production.

The DVD is an over the shoulder look at normal guys hunting, self taught camera work, and basic editing. Nothing fancy here. It is always nice to see a natural hunt without all the flashy graphics and overwhelming music.

Off Target- Again, I hate critiquing newcomers to the industry. I think Pronghorn hits the nail on the head when they say “Keep in mind it’s our first attempt and a little rough around the edges”. Hey, you have to start somewhere.

I think on their future DVD’s I would like to see a shorter open and not show every animal that is in the DVD. Also, I would work on the camera work and get it a little steadier. A few hunts I thought I was going to need some Dramamine for the motion sickness.

If your looking for something a little more real and not so much Hollywood check out Pronghorn Productions DVD’s. www.pronghornproduction.com

Take another ride with the FMP team as they are put on a mission. With twenty five thousand dollars on the table, they’ll have to enter the Utah high country and harvest the illusive mule deer. One ultimate goal, out smart the opponent. Man’s mind against Animal’s. With many exciting mule deer hunts, a moose harvest and bonus footage of a single coyote taking down a young buck, just feet from the hunter and cameraman.

On Target - Have you ever watched a movie where you’re following a characters life and all the sudden you bounce to the characters past and then back to the present? This is sort of the pattern FMP is taking in their outdoor filming meets the cinema production style. I like the fact that they are doing something different and thinking outside the box. Not to many outdoor productions do this. I think they did a good job on giving you that big screen movie feel.

Off Target - I’m not one to harp on someone trying to go outside the norm. Personally, that’s what I strive to do. I will say this though. I was a little disappointed in that when you start watching the video it feels like a movie but when they go to a hunt it is filmed just like any hunt is filmed on the Outdoor Channel. I would of thought they could of given the hunts more of a movie feel. It felt like I was switching the channel from a mobster movie to a Sunday afternoon hunting show.

If your looking for something a little different check it out at: www.fmpfullmoonproductions.com

The Realtree Team has set the bar even higher with this latest edition of the most popular turkey hunting videos ever offered. All-Stars of Spring XIII packs all the action you’ve come to expect and more into 27 exciting hunts.

Watch as Bill Jordan, Michael Waddell, David Blanton and friends use old tactics and new tricks to score big on toms across seven states in North America.

On target- The Realtree crew does it again. They are almost perfect in every aspect when it comes to providing the viewer with great hunts, close up action and solid camera work. The video was very well done. I like how they pumped up the natural sounds and didn’t add any unnecessary music. I really felt like I was right there with them.

Off target- Finding flaws in Realtree’s work is always tough but not tough enough. I had already seen Waddell’s hunts on his own show. Also, Jordan and Blanton’s boys had no excitement in them, and the bows were hardly brought out. I like the hunters to act as if they really enjoy the sport and I’d like to see the videos broken up with bow kills.

www.realtree.com

You’ve got to love a DVD packed with nothing but bowhunting and Will and his team are the ones to pull it off every year.

-On Target- Bow hunting is what people want and a full DVD of nothing but is what you’ve got. The jokes and high spirits between the guys helps keep me watching when not much else is going on.

-Off Target- Now Will, do we have to see you and your boys on the porch every time? Those rockers have got to be getting old. And do you think you could fit maybe 3 or 4 more guys on the porch?

www.primos.com

T.K. and Mike were the pioneers of funny hunting videos. If you haven’t seen any of their videos I suggest you give them a shot. They are full of rib-tickling humor that any hunter can connect with.

-On Target- T.K. and Mike fit the parts. The low-end cheap production made the series that much better. It’s nice to see a team make it without spending tons of money and over-producing.

-Off Target-Mike’s partner, T.K. Browning, has passed on and it just won’t be same without him.

Bill Jordan has a solid background in the industry and knows a little about video production. He didn’t get where he’s at by letting bad products hit the shelves. If you started watching the Monster buck series when “Monster Bucks of North America” was released, you will see that they’ve come a long way.

-On Target- Bill has brought consistence to a whole new level. Each year, viewers can buy the Monster Buck videos and know that they are getting hours of well-put together whitetail hunts.

-Off Target- Over the years, the energy level from some hunters has decreased considerably. Some of the hunters seem to have ”oh, it’s just another deer.” mentality. On another note, I like Bill. He has done a lot for the hunting community. Though I don’t know how many more deer I can watch him kill or miss. Barbwire, stickers…I’ll quit there. Also, do you think we can have another 3D archery competition for the MBXV?

www.realtree.com

The Kisky’s just plain and simple are in the playground of giant bucks. I would love to hunt in their backyard. Don and Kandy have assembled a good team of hunters and cameraman which results in some killer content.

-On Target- Location is always a plus, and we all know that the Kisky’s live in big buck country. The Catch-a-dream avenue is a great touch toward future productions.

-Off Target- Pretty much year after year we watch the same guys kill great bucks. I love watching big bucks go down but when you see Don smack 170’s every year it gets old. Try pulling out a recurve bow to bag a big buck Mix it up a little.

www.kiskys.com

This action-packed video is overflowing with bowhunting action, including everything from antelope to zebra! This DVD is a must for the bowhunting fanatic. The Double Bull team redefines “ground blind” hunting. This heart-pounding, breath-taking, adrenalin-rushing, eye-level hunting excitement gives new meaning to a “level playing field.”

-On target- This video is packed with over the shoulder ground-level action, which provides a unique perspective. You won’t believe some of the killer footage the Double Bull production team has compiled. This DVD incorporates all types of game and leaves no dull moments.

-Off target- After watching several hunts, I noticed the music audio levels were a little loud. I think this takes away from the real hunt. Other than that, I found it to be a very exciting hunting DVD.

www.doublebullarchery.com

(GRADE: B)

When it comes to high-quality action-packed videos, very few can compete with the H.S. Video Department. H.S. continues to produce solid hunts every year. This video actually features three bucks grossing over 170 inches. That always grabs my attention.

-On target- I know when I pick up a H.S. video I’m going to get my money’s worth. The H.S. team really does make the most of every season.

-Off target- If I hear one more guy say “It’s Primetime” I’m going to stick that little earth scent wafer they got hanging from their cap up their you know what.

www.hunterspec.com