Countless hunters hit the woods each fall with high hopes of capturing their hunt on camera. Motivated by their favorite outdoor TV show or YouTube channel, they grab their phone or GoPro and set out to produce the next great hunting show.Â
Unfortunately, most of these hunters return to the house to discover great disappointment in the hunt they captured on camera.Â
Filming your own hunt is not easy. In fact, a video camera just might be the greatest conservation tool of all time. The lives of many animals are spared each year thanks to the video camera. But, if you’re ready to take the plunge and get started filming hunts this season, we’ve got you covered. Check out the video below for a look at how to get started filming your own hunts.Â
The Bare Minimum – Use a bow-mounted GoPro, Tactacam, or smartphone on your stabilizer or riser. This is the lightest and simplest setup, however, the production results are typically very disappointing.Â
Entry Level Setup – Use your smartphone, GoPro, or pocket camera mounted on a Fourth Arrow Baton Arm tree arm. This is a basic setup that’s light, compact, and affordable. The production results can vary depending on the camera used and operator skills.Â
The Solid Self-Film Setup – In the video above, Justin Zarr shares his personal setup that includes an older Sony FDR-AX100 video camera. The camera has a RODE microphone on top and is mounted to a Fourth Arrow Talon Micro Triple Arm for solid and steady filming. A remote control device from Vari-Zoom makes one-handed operation possible so you can easily handle your bow in the other hand.Â
What about you? What camera gear do you use, or hope to have for filming your hunts this season? Comment below, and let us know.Â
