Tired of former pro athletes turned hunting celebs?

[Northernpiker]

I haven’t noticed it much but if they are I’m glad to see them promoting hunting. Hunter numbers (overall) have been declining since the 1960’s, I’d much rather see them out hunting than pushing gun control, P.E.T.A. ...etc.

 

[Dos XX]

I am not tired of it because I didn't know it was a thing. Try the not knowing it is thing thing. It works.

 

[def90]

 

[Andrew12gauge]

Isn’t it illegal to bait in MT? I won’t listen to anymore hunting podcast, but I find it hard to believe Eastman's would air a podcast like that… then again the “industry” promotes convicted poachers pretty often.

Yes it is, and I don’t even think he realized what he said but it was something to the extent of “I went out behind the house(referring to his outfitters place) we had thrown a dead beaver under a log, the bear came and I shot it”


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[Wellsdw]

What hasn’t been said on this topic, that hasn’t already been said about Afghanistan…. Bombed out and depleted!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Companies wouldn't partner with said celebrities if it didn't sell their products.

The easy fix is to stop watching/streaming/listening to and buying from these companies if you don't like it.

This. That positive association and profile brings brand awareness and drives sales. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. If it is still there in a while, then that means some people liked it and watched it and bought the products.

 

[ThisIsMyHandle]

I do think it’s pretty ridiculous the amount of attention the latest athlete is getting over his mountain lion kill…


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[Szwampdonkey]

Uhmmmm, this IS a social media account/site. Just saying.

I think when one speaks about the negative aspects of social media even the most rudimentary of thinkers are able to distinguish the stark differences between a forum like Rokslide and something like Tik Tok, Instagram, or FB.

And then there are those who apparently cannot see the difference? Honestly, that is astounding to me.

 

[bohntr]

I think when one speaks about the negative aspects of social media even the most rudimentary of thinkers are able to distinguish the stark differences between a forum like Rokslide and something like Tik Tok, Instagram, or FB.

And then there are those who apparently cannot see the difference? Honestly, that is astounding to me.

What’s astounding is you trying to justify to yourself that THIS is not a social media site. It is, plain and simple. Are there different levels of social media sites? Perhaps. But make no mistake, this is a social media site that CAN and HAS influenced others in the hunting community. We are ALL to blame there.

But hey, keep throwing those stones…..your glass house is probably plexiglass anyways.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

What’s astounding is you trying to justify to yourself that THIS is not a social media site. It is, plain and simple. Are there different levels of social media sites? Perhaps. But make no mistake, this is a social media site that CAN and HAS influenced others in the hunting community. We are ALL to blame there.

But hey, keep throwing those stones…..your glass house is probably plexiglass anyways.

I’ve seen clips of Tik Tok on Youtube. I am literally ASTOUNDED you’re unable to discern a difference.

Some peoples kids i tell ya.

 

[bohntr]

I’ve seen clips of Tik Tok on Youtube. I am literally ASTOUNDED you’re unable to discern a difference.

Some peoples kids i tell ya.

Straight from Merriam Webster’s Dictionary….but hey, I’m sure swampdonkey has its own published and credible dictionary too.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

My meaning by hunting credentials isn't meant to come off as uppity. I'm just proposing that it's strange for guys with minimal amounts of experience in the field to be telling other people how to hunt. To me it's no different than a guy who renovated his bathroom telling people how to build a new house from the foundation

How do you know their experience in the field?

 

[Pacific_Fork]

Straight from Merriam Webster’s Dictionary….but hey, I’m sure swampdonkey has its own published and credible dictionary too.

I get you are trying to prove a point about a definition but its not productive.

Forums have been around since the birth of the internet. You had to first be interested in hunting prior to finding a forum about hunting.

IG, FB, YT, podcasting, etc have changed the game in marketing to literally 100s of millions instantly.

To those who would rather we not "complain" on a hungting forum, where else? Our FBs and IGs we dont have? I totally see how it can be annoying, and I hate feeling like I have to, but I feel too strongly the message needs to spread. And I dont see the harm in spreading a message respectively, which probably at some point I failed on that part. Listening to the hunt quietly has help me through, there may be small movement that could enact some sort of change years down the road

 

[JjamesIII]

I feel like I can't be the only one getting tired of seeing all these former professional athletes/celebrities getting into hunting and being the new poster child for outdoor companies due to their following. It's one thing if they just enjoy hunting and want to participate like everyone else, in that case I'm all for it as everyone has a right to hunt and fish in my mind. However, it feels like every time I look there's a new former professional athlete starting their own hunting show, hunting YouTube channel, hunting podcast, on the cover of hunting magazines, etc. even when they have little to no actual hunting experience. It feels to forced and unauthentic every time I see it as many of them are just using it as a new stream of income. They always rep sellout brands known for using influencers and have to make sure to hashtag every brand they use.

So I guess my question is do other hunters actually enjoy seeing these people contribute to the overcrowding problem and profit off of an activity we love even though they lack the credentials as an outdoorsman? Who actually buys into their BS and follows these people besides brand new hunters who don't know any better yet? I can't be the only one who does an eye roll every time one of these guys starts a new hunting channel/podcast just because they shot one or two critters on a private land outfitted hunt and get free equipment from outdoor companies. I didn't name any individuals or companies by name as I don't love bashing, but it just feels like its getting out of control with the self promotion.

The only thing that I find lame is when some rich dudes that hire a guide to find success by hitting the easy button. Celebrities, athletes, racing team owners, ect…. Then they act like they are in the fraternity of hunters after they give it a solid three day hunt that “pushed ‘em to their limits@ . They haven’t earned their stripes in my opinion, even if a camera follows them around or if they have a full trophy room that took four years to fill and a $100,000 to do it.

No guides wiping their ass, DIY hunting and figuring it out yourself is makes you a hunter who respects what it takes to earn a “trophy”. Of which could be a public land doe for the beginner.

 

[Pdzoller]

We are posting about hunting. On social media, which in turn “influences” other people who see our posts, “content” to try hunting using similar methods. Especially when we post about success or give advice. Much smaller scale but I see no difference. This is actually pretty hilarious!

 

[Gobbler36]

Yes bothers the hell out of me
I hat the self promotion all at the expense of the avg Joe hunter on public land that has helped contribute to overcrowding fewer tags worse draw odds and an overall worse experience out west for sure

I’ve tried to cut ties with all the companies that support these egotistical fellows.

doubt it will do little but it at least makes me feel better.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

Straight from Merriam Webster’s Dictionary….but hey, I’m sure swampdonkey has its own published and credible dictionary too.

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[CMP70306]

My biggest take away from this entire thread is that it has very little to do with “celebrity” hunters and more about them telling everyone how great it is to hunt out west and people wanting to do just that.

Total hunter numbers are only slightly above the 15 year average for the whole country, the difference is that more hunters want to hunt out west and are less intimidated by the process due to the wealth of information now available.

 

[bohntr]

I hope you know I’m just ribbing you a bit……all in good fun. But also trying to make us realize that we all influence on these sites in some manner…..especially when we share successes.

 

[Colo4x4XJ]

God damn this site went to the birds