Ivan's new show

06 November 2015, 01:00

larryshores

Ivan's new show

I was watching some shows that I had recorded. I saw a trailer for Ivan's new show. Carter's W.A.R..

Since Ivan has let this out on Facebook,I will make some comments here. I have been privileged to view the first 2 episodes when they were probably 90% done. The show is nothing short of fantastic. VERY intense.

I am not sure when it starts . When it does start, it is worth your time to view it.

The only problem I see is this would be better suited for the Discovery Channel or Nat Geo. Where a lot of non- hunters could view it.

06 November 2015, 01:14

MJines

I agree. I only previewed the first episode but it was very well produced and edited. When you compare the shows to other shows like River Monsters, etc., it fits right in with that genre, sort of a blend between a documentary and a reality-like program. They are a great vehicle for delivering a positive message on the benefits of hunting through a mainstream media channel. Hopefully after the first season we will see this show migrate to Discovery, Nat Geo or The History Channel. That is where I think the show can have its maximum benefit and really fits best.

06 November 2015, 03:50

boarkiller

Lets hope so
It would be great

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06 November 2015, 04:21

A.Dahlgren

Sounds great! I really like Jim shows as well, we need more shows thats just not shooting.

06 November 2015, 07:32

Marty

The Outdoor Channel website says it will air sometime in January. Looks very wonderful.

06 November 2015, 08:18

Saeed

So nice to hear a hunting show being liked by hunters.

Makes a bloody change from the shows we have been seeing on TV made by utter idiots!

Well done Ivan.

I wish you all the best.

01 December 2015, 03:47

ivan carter

thanks all - i appreciate the positive comments

01 December 2015, 06:17

Gayne C. Young

Might have to get cable so I can watch

19 December 2015, 19:21

retreever

Ivan it will be an exceptional addition to the outdoor channel.

Mike

20 December 2015, 19:49

boarkiller

As some said before, more likely suited for NG Channel or animal planet
It would reach the audience that needs to be reached otherwise it is nothing but an entertainment for us hunters who already know about hunting and conservation.
Ivan and his team know what they are doing I hope

20 December 2015, 20:18

Marty

Outdoor channel's web sight says 12/28 at 2100 EST. I can't find it on the satellite schedule grid at that time, and the search function comes up blank. Therefore I can't set the DVR. Hopefully this will get sorted out.

21 December 2015, 03:08

LionHunter

Also unable to find the program.

21 December 2015, 06:38

bwana cecil

Same here.

21 December 2015, 18:11

505 gibbs

What exactly is a "wildlife investigator"?

21 December 2015, 18:23

boarkiller

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21 December 2015, 20:12

505 gibbs

I was afraid of that...

21 December 2015, 21:47

cal pappas

i have to say i agree with john -

"may the wind stay true for us"
Ivan Carter

With the above endorsement of John Sharp's request to remove hunting photos from the net, I assume Ivan won't be showing any shooting of animals on his new show. Tracking, spotting, discussing strategies, mentioning of fine rifles, conservation etc., is all fine. Just no shooting at animals.

Unless, of course, it is just us who are to remove hunting pics. Most of us don't make any money from our pics and postings.

Sorry for the negativity, but I saw Ivan's post as "do as I say, not do as I do." I hope I'm wrong on this as the only way we will delay the close of most hunting is for unification. (Look to my other thread of writing to the author of the Wall Street Journal). But for someone to agree for us to stop posting photos but to continue to sell videos of killing elephants rubbed me the wrong way.
Cal

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21 December 2015, 22:54

MJines

I would suggest watching the show and then making up your mind. In my opinion the message is one that would be entirely appropriate for mainstream cable outlets. I hope it eventually ends up on Discovery, History Channel, NatGeo, etc.

21 December 2015, 23:23

Jason P

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
i have to say i agree with john -

"may the wind stay true for us"
Ivan Carter

With the above endorsement of John Sharp's request to remove hunting photos from the net, I assume Ivan won't be showing any shooting of animals on his new show. Tracking, spotting, discussing strategies, mentioning of fine rifles, conservation etc., is all fine. Just no shooting at animals.

Unless, of course, it is just us who are to remove hunting pics. Most of us don't make any money from our pics and postings.

Sorry for the negativity, but I saw Ivan's post as "do as I say, not do as I do." I hope I'm wrong on this as the only way we will delay the close of most hunting is for unification. (Look to my other thread of writing to the author of the Wall Street Journal). But for someone to agree for us to stop posting photos but to continue to sell videos of killing elephants rubbed me the wrong way.
Cal

You are 100% correct!

22 December 2015, 23:21

Marty

The show appeared on the satellite search yesterday.

22 December 2015, 23:44

LionHunter

Got it now.

24 December 2015, 04:31

K Evans

This show is going to put forth a very powerful message, not only to hunters but also to those who do not understand all we, as hunters, do to protect and conserve wildlife. More good stuff to come regarding this.

24 December 2015, 04:40

MJines

I completely understand why the show is starting on The Outdoor Channel, but it will be a real pity if the show does not ultimately migrate to Discovery, NatGeo, etc. It is completely in keeping with the docu/drama genre of many outdoor shows on those cable networks. To be able to reach viewers other than hunters and fishermen would be a huge boost given the message the shows convey.

24 December 2015, 05:01

boarkiller

That's just it
In some ways it is technically wasted on us hunters but like I said before and so did others, NG, animal planet , hallmark and others, it might work. It might it might not

24 December 2015, 05:09

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
i have to say i agree with john -

"may the wind stay true for us"
Ivan Carter

With the above endorsement of John Sharp's request to remove hunting photos from the net, I assume Ivan won't be showing any shooting of animals on his new show. Tracking, spotting, discussing strategies, mentioning of fine rifles, conservation etc., is all fine. Just no shooting at animals.

Unless, of course, it is just us who are to remove hunting pics. Most of us don't make any money from our pics and postings.

Sorry for the negativity, but I saw Ivan's post as "do as I say, not do as I do." I hope I'm wrong on this as the only way we will delay the close of most hunting is for unification. (Look to my other thread of writing to the author of the Wall Street Journal). But for someone to agree for us to stop posting photos but to continue to sell videos of killing elephants rubbed me the wrong way.
Cal

Cal:

When you see it , I imagine you will change your mind. Personally, I would not call this a hunting show. I say this having seen 2 episodes.

24 December 2015, 06:48

cal pappas

I have no problem with anything shown on hunting videos and support Ivan or anyone else in their endeavors. My point was for a PH to tell us not to post hunting pics when he makes his living hunting and selling videos of doing so. It read a bit of hypocrisy.
Cal
PS. I don't have television reception at my home so I can't watch anything here. By choice. I listen to the news on the radio.

24 December 2015, 20:50

bwana cecil

quote:
PS. I don't have television reception at my home so I can't watch anything here. By choice. I listen to the news on the radio.

Here lately I find I watch TV less & less.

25 December 2015, 01:55

df06

Unfortunately I don't get that channel.
had the pleasure of meeting Ivan in the joburg airport couple years ago. He sure seemed like a heck of a nice guy.

27 December 2015, 01:32

Texas Blue Devil

I just set my DVR.

27 December 2015, 17:10

Bill C.

unfortunately Verizon cable has dumped the Outdoor channel due to Cecil the lion and I dumped the sports package because they did.

29 December 2015, 10:35

GunsCore

I just watched it and it was superb, but many of you are right about trying to get it to the other mainstream channels. We already know the message. This show was just about Rhino poaching in South Africa and as far as I could tell....there was no mention of legal sport hunting, but I can see the value of slow playing this part until it gets a bigger audience. You have to bring people along slowly for the message to sink in and it is better if they figure it out on their own rather than being lectured with facts and logic.

One small thing and I might be wrong about this, but when they found the carcass of the mother rhino they acted as if it had been shot only a couple of days earlier, but it looked to me as if it had been dead awhile. It would have been more dramatic if it was the mother, but maybe it was just another rhino victim.

29 December 2015, 11:02

DCS Member

I like the man and the show, but is it different than Paul Watson and "Whale Watchers"?

Ivan is a great spokesman for us, but Cal has a good point.

29 December 2015, 11:05

DCS Member

I do love Ivan's work. He's a great one.

29 December 2015, 11:17

DCS Member

For those who watched it, the barren ground is saddening, especially at Kruger.

29 December 2015, 11:37

Pondoro

I have only seen the trailer but I think what Ivan Carter tries to do here is extremely important, foremost to show the world how bad poaching has become AND teach the world the difference between poaching and legal hunting and showing the world that legal hunting really is conservation..

I hope his programs will hammer into people these simple facts and I believe/hope that Carter is the right man to do it.....because he is both balanced and straight to the point.

I really hope that this series end up on National Geograhic/Discovery etc. because the World really needs to be educated on these matters..

Ivan...I think what you try to do is extremely important and your programs ougth to be shown to the mainstream public, ie like the aforementioned channels.

Will these programs be available on DVD...?

29 December 2015, 13:40

470EDDY

It was a VERY GOOD show, Well Done Ivan...and team!!....actually aired twice on OUTDOOR Channel today. I see the Shockey clan had some involvement too....I really hope the Anti's tune in and begin to understand the role of hunters as conservationists...and who provides the funding for this work...specifically ANTI-POACHING in the first show!!

Cheers,

29 December 2015, 15:15

larryshores

I agree it was a good show. However , of the 2 shows I was asked to preview, I thought the croc show was the best.Stay tuned.

29 December 2015, 16:04

nhoro

Powerful show. As Mike said from his early viewing - this belongs on a mainstream channel to reach a much broader audience. The OUTDOOR channel is a good start - there are plenty of "hunters" who can benefit as well. Branlin Shockey may be the best outdoor producer today.

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you properly respect what you are after, and shoot it cleanly and on
the animal's terrain, if you imprison in your mind all the wonder of the
day from sky to smell to breeze to flowers—then you have not merely
killed an animal. You have lent immortality to a beast you have killed
because you loved him and wanted him forever so that you could always
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29 December 2015, 22:12

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30 December 2015, 00:08

Thunder Head

I watched it thought it was well done. Only thing I can complain about is the recap after every commercial. Lots of shows do it. Im not sure if the general public cant remember what has already happened after a couple of commercials and they need this. I don't and it gets on my nerves.

I too wish it was on natgeo or history channel. The average person has very little insight into what's actually going on in Africa.