Toxie Givens

Well, the 2010-2011 deer season just came to an end. I started hunting September 11th and went through January 15th, which occurred in Georgia and Mississippi.

I was successful in filling both my buck tags in Georgia with mature 4 1/2 year old deer.

 

I was also with my Dad when he killed his Georgia buck.

Then I hunted with my Dad in Mississippi. Unfortunately, we could not find a mature buck to shoot but the property we are hunting just started a management plan and we were happy to help out with doe management. My Dad and I killed 8 does for the program.

This was my first year to video my hunts. I learned quickly how much of a commitment it was to do this. First, you have to carry all the equipment plus your regular gear. Then, it takes time to set it up and then tear it down at the end of the hunt. I only got 2 kill shots on video. One was my Big 7 pointer and the other a doe. I learned how hard it is to video and shoot at the same time plus the deer always seemed to come out right when camera light was fading. Even with all this, I really enjoyed it and I plan on taking the camera into the woods next year.

I compiled a best of video below of my 2010 – 2011 season.

I previously reviewed the Moultrie ReAction (you can read it here) and in my conclusion, I liked it and recommended fellow hunters to get one and take it to the woods when hunting. There is nothing better than capturing and then later sharing your hunt with others.

I wanted more resolution than the ReAction offers (720p) so I bought a ContourHD. It is a small point of view (POV) camera weighing 4 ounces and has a track mounting system that shoots video in 1080p HD. The videos are unbelievable. It has a 135 degree lens angle that shoots video up close. It has a microphone, but it is not the best and most powerful recording device.

I have 3 ways I like to mount my ContourHD and they are:

1. Goggle Mount – I used this mount as my POV to film what I see as the action is taking place. Sometimes I wear the goggles and other times I strap the goggles to the top of my hat.

2. Tripod Mount – I bought an adapter to where the ContourHD can mount on any standard tripod.

3. Gorilla Tripod – The camera mounts to the Gorilla like a stand tripod but the Gorilla has flexible arms that you can wrap around items and skew in different angles to get the shot you want.

 

Now, I have included a video of various clips to show off the ContourHD capability. I am very excited about the different ways I can use this POV during the upcoming turkey season. I am also looking forward to seeing all the different ways to use this camera to provide videos for this blog.