We have been filming now for as long as I can remember. We grew up filming everything from fishing to dove hunts. The older we got the more we turned to bowhunting and filming as a passion. We wouldn't dream of going out in the field now with out a camera. Most of the time we have a camera man in the tree with us but, there are times when you just can't sit on the couch. Here are some tips to help you film your own hunt better:
1. Make sure you actually hit the record button. Trust me when I say this, "you will get worked up trying to get the camera and your bow on the animal".
2. Get good footage of the animal coming in then worry about your bow at the last second lol! You will be able to edit this later to make the hunt more enjoyable.
3. As the animal approaches, set your camera to an area where you know you will be making the shot and get ready!!
4. See this is where it gets tricky. You have to forget about all the emotions you have at this point and try and follow the animal as it runs off. This will be part of editing later.
5 Make sure you have a tripod and capture every moment after your kill. You will not want to forget this stuff. Follow your blood trail and stop every so often to express your thoughts to the camera.
6. Once you find your game, set your camera up and describe in detail everything: the weather, the wind direction, your equipment, everything you can think of.
Have a good time in the wild! If you can't take a bow, take a camera and film a friend. You will soon find that it's as enjoyable as hunting. With a lot of practice, you can get pretty good but remember to never take the fun out of hunting.
Hunt hard & Hunt safe
EC&M Outdoors
