A Tale of Two Canadian Hunting Shows

For all you hunting enthusiasts that are well into withdrawal symptoms with the passing of yet another hunting season you’ll be happy to know that Canada now boasts not one but two great national hunting shows on the Global TV network.

Most of you are familiar with Canada in the Rough and host Thomas Pigeon and you are likely familiar with Taylor Wright who started off as Hunt Coordinator and then to host some of the CITR episodes over the past few years. Well Taylor has departed from Canada in the Rough and has started his own national show aptly called The Canadian Tradition.

Canada in the Rough has taken on a new format this year with a distinct country flavor and a new theme song sung by country singer Larry Berrio. Also, there are three new hosts – the Beasley brothers; Paul, Keith, and Kevin – who are now co-hosts of the show and will be sharing in the hunting adventures across Canada. Gone are the Rough Gear and Rough Cooking segments and there seems to be more focus on the hunt. Thomas created a show that many scoffed at, saying that there was no market for a national Canadian hunting show. He proved them wrong an continues to produce an entertaining, conservation focused hunting show.

Following in his mentor’s footsteps is young Taylor Wright who grabbed another national spot for The Canadian Tradition with the Global TV network. Taylor has come far in terms of camera presence and production over the past several years and has put together a great show in The Canadian Tradition. With veteran Doug Vopel behind the camera the camera work is first class. It seems that The Canadian Tradition is a little lower key and that will certainly appeal to many viewers. The show also provides viewers with consistent spots for outdoor gear and hunting tips and still manages to focus on the journey.

Hunting shows are always a work in progress and I recommend making time for both shows. Each has its own unique flavor but both uphold the high standards that Canadian viewers demand in a hunting show.

Canada in the Rough airs Sunday mornings at 8:00 eastern time on Global.
The Canadian Tradition airs Saturday at 9:30 eastern time on Global.

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