Behind the Lens of a Drury Outdoors Cameraman | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.445

Behind the Lens of a Drury Outdoors Cameraman | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.445 Step behind the lens with Matt Drury, Forrest Bonin, and Aaron Bennett as they gear up for a Western archery elk trip in Idaho.

This episode dives into what it's really like being the "camera guy" on the road, from missed shots and tough critiques to the mental game of balancing hunter vs. filmer.

The crew also breaks down early-season whitetail plans back home in Missouri, talks drought, food plots, and the bucks they've got their eyes on, then wrap it up with a round of "Factor or Folklore," tackling elk myths from wolves to moon phases. 

Timestamps:

0:13 – Matt opens; in-studio with Forrest Bonin & Aaron Bennett; why they're together—heading to Idaho for an archery elk hunt.
1:14 – Rehashing last year's elk shot and the "pin gapping" comments.
2:03 – Packing, travel plan, and the cameraman vs. hunter mindset for a Western trip.
4:44 – Conditioning, packs, and why they pushed the hunt a week later this year.
5:08 – Last year's low-pressure system vs this year's forecast; watching for the cool-down window.
6:02 – Idaho update from a local buddy—rut action despite heat.
10:09 – Missouri drought talk → early-season plan: ponds, "Lobster Claw," and clover food plots.
15:29 – How deer adapt when conditions shift; keeping flexible strategies.
20:39 – Filming Terry & Mark—war-room critiques, the "loose mic" lesson, and thick skin required.
25:50 – More war stories from filming hunts in tough conditions.
30:55 – Transition into elk prep mindset; carrying packs, elevation challenges.
36:15 – Discussing filming challenges on Western hunts; balancing gear and hunter focus.
41:31 – Breaking down what goes into their bags for the trip—packing lists, what to carry vs leave.
46:31 – "Here's what I do and don't do"—personal elk hunting routines and rituals.
51:34 – Lighter banter: jokes about life advice, balancing hunts and personal commitments.
56:35 – Final prep talk: dialing in shooting, pins, and practice habits before the trip.
57:02 – Safety reminder for treestand hunting and closing notes.
57:22 – Wrap-up: subscribe call-to-action and outro.

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