Western Hunting Self-Promoter Identifying Traits

[mtnprst]

Examples ....

 

[Dougfirtree]

Oy vey! On another note, I saw this the other day and thought, "I bet wllm1313 would like that."

 

[elkduds]

Oy vey! On another note, I saw this the other day and thought, "I bet wllm1313 would like that."

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[RobertD]

On subject of dinner, I've been home sick with some kind of weird illness. I am going to have bagel bites and Gatorade for dinner. :/

 

[hank4elk]

They only count if they have a gym gal hanging around,to eat cheese & crackers,off her shelf butt.

 

[rtraverdavis]

It’s not the first time I’ve posted this on Hunt Talk, probably won’t be the last. Somehow just feels right for this thread:

 

[Hunting Wife]

Hunting Self-Promoter = Any Person who produces hunting media (video/photos/podcasts) with the intention of monetizing it through advertising, product sales, memberships, subscriptions, etc.

Western Hunting Self-Promoter Identifying Traits:

- 2 or more of 5: Instagram Page, Youtube Channel, Website, TV Show, Podcast
- Self identification as a "Hunter" or "Predator" on Facebook, LinkedIn, website "About" section, Instagram page or Youtube Channel
- Same Hunting-Related Course, Gear, Product, Membership, Subscription or Service offered for sale across multiple social networks
- Individualized Logo-Wear
- Video/Podcast/Blog Post explaining how "I/we built my/our brand"
- Always wears a t-shirt one size too small
- Heavily photoshopped portrait photo for website, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube channel home page
- Multiple Heavily photoshopped Instagram stream portrait photos wearing Camo, and/or holding bow/rifle
- Huge volume of gear-related content including interviews/hunting trips with sponsor company employees/founders
- Training photo wearing his own or his sponsor's logo wear
- Any shirtless photo ... esp. training or shooting bow
- Any Gear Unboxing Video - esp. of sponsored-provided gear
- Individualized discount codes for sponsor's and/or advertisers products (i.e. "Cameron", "Gritty", "meateater", etc.)
- Huge volume of gear-related content including interviews/hunting trips with sponsor employees, founders.
- Obvious product placement in hunting videos and/or frequent product mentions in podcasts/blog posts
- Bag Dump video(s), blog post(s) or podcast(s)
- Bow Build video(s)
- Any Gear Unboxing Video
- Trusty, fawning video and/or podcast sidekick
- Photo of packout carrying huge antlers
- Sponsored by MTN OPS, Wilderness Athlete or Heather's Choice
- Photo with dead animal draped across shoulders
- Photo holding up a just-butchered elk back strap
- Appearance on Joe Rogan Podcast
- Hunting Video/photo/podcast content came before product development (Argali, Gritty Bowman, etc, Born & Raised Outdoors, Elkshape, Exo, etc.)
- BHA Membership and obligatory photo wearing "Public Land Owner" T-Shirt, preferably while drinking micro-brew

What did I miss?

But you left out the kicker...Napalming a western public land hunting forum with self promotional, anti-public land hunter posts in an attempt to exploit said forum’s viewership. Can’t get views on your own, so being a parasite on an actual successful hunting platform must be the next best thing?


Public land elk tenderloin with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola crumbles. Yum. Maybe I’ll put it on Instagram.

 

[TrumpkinTheDwarf]

This post makes me want to start a podcast. Anyone want to co-host? We'll discuss the best way to dehydrate IPA's for our DIY backpacking meals.

 

[bullbugle307]

 

[Ben Lamb]

But you left out the kicker...Napalming a western public land hunting forum with self promotional, anti-public land hunter posts in an attempt to exploit said forum’s viewership. Can’t get views on your own, so being a parasite on an actual successful hunting platform must be the next best thing?


Public land elk tenderloin with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola crumbles. Yum. Maybe I’ll put it on Instagram.

It's called astroturfing and is generally looked down upon by anyone who owns a media platform since the person doing it is essentially stealing bandwidth to promote their own cause.

Meanwhile, the owner of this site spent part of his day pushing back against the 3rd tag grab of the session.

 

[The Hedgehog]

I'm kinda starting to admire the guy.

 

[Shangobango]

But you left out the kicker...Napalming a western public land hunting forum with self promotional, anti-public land hunter posts in an attempt to exploit said forum’s viewership. Can’t get views on your own, so being a parasite on an actual successful hunting platform must be the next best thing?


Public land elk tenderloin with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola crumbles. Yum. Maybe I’ll put it on Instagram.

Had to google Gorgonzola… I’m kinda jealous.

 

[Nate Mode]

Here is a classic

 

[Doublecluck]

I'm having a fine meal provided by one of if not the largest private prison provider in the US. It'll taste ok going down, but right around bed time I'll probably have the BG's so bad I'll be wishing I went hungry instead. On the plus side, the food they feed us isn't as bad as what they feed prisoners, but in my couple of training sessions here I've seen prime rib with a disgusting green iridescent sheen to it, and I have to wonder if the unused beef dishes don't get turned into next meals taco meat .

Whew! I started getting nervous in the first couple sentences, thought you might be typing on one of those phones that was “smuggled” in. A comment coming from a butt phone could totally end my appetite for this thread.

 

[rwc101]

I can get behind a lot of what's on his website but he makes it hard on himself.

 

[Rzrbck918]

Proceeds go to hiring a lobbyist to advocate for more NR Tags.

 

[mtmuley]

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Proceeds go to hiring a lobbyist to advocate for more NR Tags.

I know the perfect guy over at MM. mtmuley

 

[Hunting Wife]

It's called astroturfing and is generally looked down upon by anyone who owns a media platform since the person doing it is essentially stealing bandwidth to promote their own cause.

Meanwhile, the owner of this site spent part of his day pushing back against the 3rd tag grab of the session.

Astroturfing. Never heard of it.

Had to google Gorgonzola… I’m kinda jealous.

Try it! It’s one of those strong cheeses so doesn’t take much. I like it for a change sometimes. Brings out a sweetness in the meat.

 

[come2elmo]

For me, dining alone at a hole in the wall Mexican joint I found down in Lake Charles. Best chalupa’s I have had outside the Rio Grande Valley.

You trying to get banned too?

 

[noharleyyet]