| Although Mark is on the film crew for Guns & Ammo TV on the Sportsman’s Channel, he rarely gets good footage of his own hunts. “Filming yourself on video is difficult because you don’t want to jeopardize your hunt. My suggestion if you are taking video of someone else is to always think a step ahead and be prepared for what you expect the hunter to do. Anticipate their next move so that you’ll be ready for the kill shot. You do have added difficulty when you are filming someone else; keep in mind you have double the movement and scent.”
Mark speaks about his experience prior to Base Camp, “I hunted on public land, transitioned to private land, owned family land, and now I’m leasing. Private land is now almost obsolete. Public land is loaded down with people; there’s a lot of pressure. Owning your own land requires a lot of maintenance, especially as parents age and you don’t live close by. Leasing land is the best option. Now I can just show up, I have a well taken care of cabin to stay in, and I don’t have to mow the grass. It’s the best of all worlds.”
On Mark’s bucket list: Elk hunting out west in Colorado or New Mexico.
Well done Mark! |
