I was trying to find an image of Barry smashing watermelons into his face (Bowhunting October Whitetails 1&2) to post here, but discovered the sad news that R.G. Bernier passed last August.
The author of the Deer and Deer Hunting tribute wrote "I had the honor of sharing a seminar stage with (R.G.), the Benoits, Hal Blood, Gene and Barry Wensel, Craig Dougherty and Alan Probst at the monster Whitetail Summit event held by Outdoors Magazine in the Adriondack Sports Complex in Queensbury, N.Y."
I'm not naturally star struck, but that's an impressive group.
Now, to not totally PO OP by bringing more names into the fold, I'll get back on topic.
I can only presume what John E or Dan are like as people. Celebrity has a way of camouflaging that essence. I mean isn't this exactly why Mitch Rompola went into hiding? lol.
There are some things that annoy me about both of their celebrity personalities, but I see some things that are maybe a bit closer to who these guys are deep down and there's some things I really like.
Since I goofed on Dan some, I'll tell ya I'm quite impressed that he features unproductive hunts and shares his feelings of gratitude and enjoyment of just being in it...in the moment...in nature...in the wild. And it's something to watch chipmunks climb about the "Big Buck Serial Killer" like a gentle giant and his calmness in nature.
Now, if John was to come and hunt with me that would be great. We drive the same van, so having a decoy could really help me ditch all the followers trying to steal my secret spots.