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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I've seen them both. I prefer Taylor's because it seems to be more loaded with tips. It's probably more a reflection of where I am in my journey than what appeals to the masses. CITR has a slicker feel to it. More along the lines of some of the US shows. That's good too. I think it stands a chance to up the "coolness" factor which will help the sport in general. Of course I haven't seen enough episodes of either to fully decide if my initial impressions are correct.
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just wondering why they never show the animals dying slow, in confused agony.
ReplyDeleteI expect the reason is the same as why the nature documentaries don't show a pack of coyotes eating a deer while it is still alive or a polar bear disemboweling a seal and eating it alive. Death in the wild is ugly but most animals killed by hunters have a much more dignified death that domestic animals that are herded into trucks and carted off to slaughter houses.
ReplyDeleteHunters kill animals! But so does every other person that eats meat of any kind. The difference is that hunters kill their own animals; others pay someone to do the killing for them.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a fan of CITR, although at times I did find Thomas' personality a bit much, but as a Canadian show, I think it was very well produced. Taylor brings a different generation in front of the camera and from what I'm watching right now, holds much promise. The camera work is superb and Taylor is credible and I think most can identify with him. There is enough of a base to support both shows - hopefully beyond a few more seasons. I wish him much luck. Fall is in the air!!!
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ReplyDeleteCanadian tradition is my vote! Great camera work, tips and I really enjoy the music :) its a little more hip for me anyways.
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