What do you think of Toni Macris as host for the show. He is posibly a nice guy but my friends and I have a problem with him as a host.
We like the show but, he has an air about him we can't figure out.

Take all of the shows for what they are, entertainment! Shots are staged, some hunts are canned, high fences, more sponsors than hunting, some show the kill some show an after kill. I don't subscribe any more, but like I said they are just entertainment. You can learn the same tricks and techniques from folks on this forum with out haveing to watch 3 minutes of commercials about the doe in heat lure, or the fawn bleat, or my favorite, " The cough silencer" Give me a break! PT Barnum was right!

By "Air", what exactly would you mean?

If you mean assertive, one must remember he was once in Law Enforcement and also a very aggressive supporter of gun owners rights when he hosted the NRA's own public media.

Being very active within the NRA for a number of years and having to deal with "Liberal Perks" trying to swipe our gun rights may have made him a little direct in his appeal and views.

I haven't personally watched "UNDER WILD SKIES" in quite sometime, but the few times I have it seemed quite well organized and he always gave a history view and some insight about the area he was hunting and the animal he persuade. I found this very informational for those that may be interested in a hunt to the same area.

He's certainly less grating than Tred Barta...

IMHO,

-Steve

My only real problem with Tony Makris is that he has more neat old guns and more great hunting opportunities than I do.

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Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
My only real problem with Tony Makris is that he has more neat old guns and more great hunting opportunities than I do.

Hey Charles, I cut his Shirttail off a number of times before he finally collected his first Whitetail.

His Mom would always ask (with a little wink of the eye) when we came home from our endeavors Afield, "Does Tony still have a Shirttail".

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Originally posted by kudu56:
Take all of the shows for what they are, entertainment! Shots are staged, some hunts are canned, high fences, more sponsors than hunting, some show the kill some show an after kill. I don't subscribe any more, but like I said they are just entertainment. You can learn the same tricks and techniques from folks on this forum with out haveing to watch 3 minutes of commercials about the doe in heat lure, or the fawn bleat, or my favorite, " The cough silencer" Give me a break! PT Barnum was right!

Couldn't have said it better myself. FWIW, I also laugh at the "cough silencer" - do people actually buy these things?

Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

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Originally posted by Steve:
He's certainly less grating than Tred Barta...

IMHO,

-Steve

Anybody is less grating than Tred Brata. That guy will just wear you out!

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Originally posted by M16:
Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

I really do not want to know about your R&D.

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Originally posted by M16:
Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

Yeah, but is there and activated carbon version?

-Steve

I am not a big fan of Makris. He is an attorney that runs the firm that handles the NRA's PR. There was quite a bit of discussion about him and his firm some years ago.

I would like to see one thing on that show that doesn't have his mug plastered on it. As my grandfather used to say, "I think he has a high opinion of himself."

To each his own I guess.

Telly

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Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

Now that I could use! Does it filter them to?????? I have this guy I work with that is a human bio-digester!

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Originally posted by M16:
Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

I can't wait for the commercials.

I enjoy the show and have no problem with the host. But it does kind of rub me the wrong way that they have NRA bigwig Wayne LaPierre and his wife hunting on the show. I guess I would rather see some "regular" NRA member get the hunt instead of the bigwig who probably has the cash (paid from our memberships) to go anyway. I do not mean to sound like I am jealous, but I like the average guy to enjoy some perks too.

FWIW,
Tony began hunting at Moyowosi in western Tanzania on August 9th of this year. I suspect they'll get most of the shows for next year from this hunt with TGT. I was hunting at Moyowosi for a couple of weeks in mid July right before he got there and think he'll have some great shows for us from this trip.
One thing that's interesting is that for some reason his show has been reluctant to have any cat hunting in the past. I was told they have now gotten over that, so I suspect we'll see him try to get a leopard and lion, which should be great to watch.
They also told me that he'll have some "very good looking girl" with him on this year's hunt. Have any idea who that might be?

I'd share a camp with him any time.
Why is it we have this need to beat up on people all the time?

Beating up on these people and the NRA's Wayne Lapierre is just bad for all involved. So just stop it and control your insecurities. The Fart Silencer, now that's damn funny. I had a great laugh, thanks,

Maineguide

I really don't have an opinion of the man himself. What I do find interesting is his wearing of "dated" clothes. I suppose they go with the fine old guns he uses, but when it is 100 degrees and he has on knee high leather boots, long canvas pants, cnvas shirt with leather vest.....when does it get to be a little bit nutty. It kind of looks silly when he is dressed up like this and his PH is in shorts, shirt and tennis shoes and sweating..... but hey if it makes the man enjoy himself...more power to him I guess.....

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Gee thanks fellas, I was just finishing up R&D on my new invention the "Fart Silencer". If you feel the urge coming on you just drop your pants and plug in the "Fart Silencer". I was ready to go to market but with your negative vibes I may have to wait awhile.

That is funny, but it won't work. The old lady has tried everything she could think of, but I've "blown" away every thing she has put together. Your not messing with a amateur here.

When I started this question it was not with the intent to beat up on him. I asked a simple question , what do you think.
I also said he might be a nice guy.
Lets face it he has big money, The people that he has around him have big money.This show is very quetionable to an average joe smo like myself. I think there are a very few shows who show an average joe like me hunting or as a host. I like the show ,I enjoy the show, one can save their money or dream from watching the show. Save ones money in the way of picking to go on one of the hunts seen on the show. I enjoy hunting around the world , I work damn had for my dollar. I am a auto mechanic or grease monkey to you simple Minds. I am a life member of NRA, SCI, NAHC

Have any of you that disparage his appearance & methods ever met him? He's a very affable individual, and I kind of like his attempts at re-creating a by-gone era. He's the real deal, he even admits his foul-ups on camera. It think he portrays a very conciencious, polished and well-heeled side to our sport and on a channel that is not strictly devoted to hunting, he makes for a good ambassador. At least a lot better than some of the bumpkins on other hunting shows. jorge

Jorge,
Well put, the man is an asset to our ranks.

I liken his wardrobe to those who enjoy reenacting (civil war, cowboys, etc) except I think he actually uses real bullets...lol

Hey, why not, if he enjoys that aspect of the sport, history, etc.... more power to him.