Heartfelt Message to the Outdoor Industry! FULL Michael Waddell Rant

In light of the recent incidents in the hunting industry, Michael Waddell gives his opinion on the subject in the form of a live video on Facebook. The hunting industry belongs to the hunters, the fans, and the good men and women that love the outdoor lifestyle. Given the recent incidents, Michael had to get a few things off his chest, and he does with a Heartfelt message to the hunting industry that he so passionately loves.
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[@rubberduckscott]

When a man isn't afraid to speak from his Heart and not worry about the fallout, is Exactly the person I Respect.

[@williammoeglin6191]

Tell it like it is, Michael! This video has been out there for a while, but it is just as pertinent today as when this video was made. I have hunted all my life and will do so until I no longer can. But he is right; follow the rules, do the right thing, enjoy our great outdoors and have as much fun as you can and every trip will be a success. The kill is great, no doubt. But when you get that chance to sit in a deer stand or a ground blind and it first starts getting light and you can watch the world come alive and all those colors paint the sky - - - - it just makes you feel alive! Enjoy it while you can.

[@keithhardee3839]

Thank you !! Killing a deer use to be measured by the hunt itself now it's measured in its score.I'm so fed up with this trophy crap.if i take the notion to shoot a small buck with my now or gun that's my dang business.Now days ol he would've been a good one in a few years....he's good one now to me.

[@benrinehartjr2345]

Fred Bear, Chuck Adam's, Frank & Becky Pearson, The Ragsdales, just to name a few I grew up and shot with. Forgot Randy Chappell, chappy boss release, 1st perfect score IBO, still use it today. These are who I grew up and was taught how to shoot. hunt& respect our sport. Thanks Mike it's about time someone stood up and tell it like it is. To many pretty boys on you tube.

[@johnblakewatson7083]

Michael Waddell is a rare breed. Never met him but he seems like a great and down to earth person. Keep up the good work. Always have been a fan and always will be.

[@raymondparks4734]

What you see is what you get. I've had the opportunity to meet and talk to him. Super nice guy.

[@willrowell3218]

@@raymondparks4734 Me too, he's exactly the same person in person he is on tv.

[@rickyferguson2362]

I have had the pleasure to talk with Michael a lot. He is a gentlemen super nice guy great family man who love Jesus. Never meet nick. But I have hunted with T-Bone Turner a few times. He is an amazing person! Michael is just like your best hunting partner! Just down to earth !

[@OhGeefishin71]

his team was the first tv show i ever saw where they went after meat not racks , instantly gained me as a fan.

[@michaelwilson6742]

Waddy... grew up watching your shows on Sunday mornings... absolutely love what you do for all of us outdoorsmen. Much appreciated man

[@mikeguy9668]

This is true today more than ever

[@JacobSchmittDeerHuntingSchool]

This video is another one of the reasons Michael Waddell is one of my all time favorite hunters you can tell he truly loves it

[@brandonjohnson1758]

Waddy your the best brother

[@moeb041]

You spoke the truth brother. We need more kids in the woods or a fishing pole in their hand VS having an iPhone glued to it. Preach on and just being the everyday good ole boy that you are!!

[@shaneblanchard8341]

***f yeah!!!. Thank you. As a black guy in New Jersey who bow hunts, I have always enjoyed your videos. Great video. You get it !!

[@valeriepaulos7939]

My favorite hunter hands down. Love his thinking of equality and EVERYONE is just a plain hunter. All equal.

[@ephiramfoltz3459]

Amen brother

[@Roberts810]

How this doesnt have a million views blows my mind! Perfectly said sir!

[@davidmassey7588]

Thanks for your passion of the outdoors

[@TexasOilTrash]

Been a fan since I was a kid watching you on the outdoor channel but I'm glad to see you're a real person and not afraid to let your opinion out

[@jakeyates2455]

Thanks Michael for standing up and telling the truth! I agree 100%!

[@talynblack7271]

I see why so many people including myself respect you and look up to you man fr

[@TheBptang]

Great rant Michael! Hunting for me has been precious time in the woods with my father and brothers, and now with my sons. Thank you!

[@williamsears3040]

ty for all the hunts you do we it all

[@utamakimchi2599]

Bless to the bone collector family🙏

[@bradmakovy9892]

Michael, Well said. I’m not sure you’ll ever see this. It’s because of you and your show that my daughters get to see what hunting truly is. Keep up the great work.

[@rwilson208]

I just saw this video. I agree with everything that you said. I have been an NRA member for many years. I have watched the outdoor channel and the sportsman channel. I like the down-to-earth country talking good ole boys the best. That is just my opinion. I have not hunted nor fished in many years. I started buying guns because I felt like one day I would no longer be allowed to. I am not interested in killing the biggest of anything. I would be glad to if the situation came available, but I would love to be able to hunt to eat the food that the good Lord put on this earth for us to eat. I love to fish for the food to put on my table for my family. I have watched you guys for 16 years and I love watching you. I enjoy watching several different families on this channel. Keep doing what you guys do and keep being REAL. We are intelligent viewers and we can spot folks who are in it for the wrong reason. I enjoy your shows, please do not ever change.

[@therealjoediffie4225]

So much respect for you

[@jonstokes9502]

This video right here is the reason why Michael Waddell is my top favorite hunter.

[@mattm5676]

Thank you sir, and god bless

[@calebchrista2932]

You speak about getting the opportunity to shake the hands of the people who support you. It reminds me of the time when i first met you. I grew up watching you on the Realtree vhs tapes and i didnt turkey hunt but you were in north alabama at a turkey calling competition and i wanted to go just to see you on the stage and you took the time to sit down and talk to an 9 year old kid and sign a realtree license plate for me and too this day i still have that plate. You are one of the few genuine hunters left that we have in the industry.

[@mikesummers9081]

you tellthem brother. keep up the good work. god bless Michael W.

[@beasteboy3]

You are exactly right sir! Thank you for this. One of the best hunters I ever met was a man out in Cordesville, SC hunting public land turkeys this spring. I didn't know the area and he showed me the way in. We walked about a half mile together and he showed me his call that was made from a jagged piece of floor tile and an old wood "striker" (craziest thing I've ever seen). I will always be grateful to that man for showing me some kindness and restoring my faith in the hunting community when we see all these people who want to not help others and lead them the wrong way for their own benefit.

[@ryanmiller8512]

Thank you for the video made me smile to hear somebody stand up for the little guys.

[@taylorpetty5866]

That is an awesome message! I'm so glad that we have people in the industry that truly get it and aren't afraid to let people know! Thanks for putting this out there and standing up for what you believe! God bless amd happy hunting!

[@weldermike7017]

Mike I grew up the same exact way bud! And that Pro line was my first compound too. Everything you said was spot on right down to the Easton super slams. And chuck is my idol to brother. Met him once and he signed my life at full draw book

[@ronalexander4955]

Hunting is like any trade out there. You learn by listening, but you have to be willing to teach those who do want to learn.

[@jamesshockley4311]

I'm thankful for you and this video I've watched you thru your whole career and love that you have stood up to this crazy view that has been placed on hunting

[@chadconn875]

Thanks Micheal there are many like me that still look forward to the weekends and the week off in November! We are all part of the bone collector family...

[@jerrywells9654]

mike - just keep doing what you've always done the way you do it - its always worked for you & I'm sure you have a much bigger & loyal fan base. It is a pleasure to watch you ,T-Bone, Nick and the rest of the guys @ Bone Collector. Have a GREAT NEW YEAR 2018 - & good luck in your quest for the next 200"-r.

[@billymcdaniel4855]

Thank you brother, there's a lot of people that definitely needs to hear that! Whether they know it or not!! God bless y'all. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@trentontaylor2214]

AMEN!!! Glad and thankful for the words of truth Michael. If You keep doing you're thing I believe that you will always have a big fan base. Just Keep on Keepin on Brother!!!👍

[@MrKtm536]

Love it ! I got a friend that I'm trying to get into hunting ! If we all get just 1 friend involved. That gets us up to 4 million ! It only takes a small effort from all of us ! Thanks for putting this video out there !

[@bobmosley9139]

Michael I been watching you all my life and have loved ever sec next to my dad ur my hero iam a grown man and u just made me cry love u man please never change and good luck on this upcoming season

[@Justin_JuJu_Smith]

Michael your an awesome guy I/we appreciate you standing up for us ! If your ever in or want to come to Ohio to hunt I have access to a 200 acre farm with tons of turkey and deer it would be an such an honor and learning experience to watch you hunt in person thanks again

[@pecosray]

Awesome post, Very moving.... God Bless

[@GopherHayes]

Too late the outdoor channel has ruined the hunting show experience . I remember buying the realtree monster bucks dvd and inviting friends over to watch it. I love the original realtree cast but I’m done with outdoor channel. There are some great vids on KZbin passionate hunters with no product to sell.

[@vlacula]

My Outdoor channel lasted just 2 months until I found what you said on KZbin. I saved the suscription money for buying more arrows...

[@sbhcmcc]

Me too man I bought all those dvds and couldn’t wait to get home from Walmart to watch it. Still got em and still watch em sometimes

[@dennyramsey8774]

Im with ya bro..

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

Thanks Michael.

[@Tyler-wp3ns]

Totally agree. The majority of hunting and fishing shows on tv are little more than 30 minute infomercials.

[@jamessimmons2773]

I have to admit, I stopped watching you years ago, and it was for a certain reason that I will not add on this comment. After watching this video though, you have reclaimed this viewer. I used to be one of those hunters in Talbot County, GA on a Mead lease praying to see a squirrel and not worrying about wind direction and such. This video hits the nail on the head in so many ways. Thank you for doing all that you do to preserve this right that we love. Hopefully, one day I will get to meet you and shake your hand.

[@rajuyelbey]

Michael, I started watching your videos almost 2 years ago. Man , I tell ya, I love your passion for hunting. I was a rifle hunter, who bought my first earlier this year. Looking forward to hunting with a bow. God Bless you brother!

[@dabeast6923]

Great words. Have seen you at the NWTF and heard you speak. You can tell they are heart felt.

[@arhoghunter01]

Spot on sir! I've always enjoyed watching you hunt but now I enjoy hearing you preach. Keep doing you

[@carterdippold2513]

Roger Raglin spoke the truth for 40 years and now you are taking up the torch. Congratz.

[@dswish1730]

Thanks Michael for keeping it real.Been watching you since you started with Realtree.We are getting older.And wiser.I live in northeast Pa. They are finally letting us hunt Sunday..

[@jeffherron3844]

I would absolutely appreciate to go on a hunt with you Michael. Thanks for being a true sportsman

[@cdawg_692]

God bless you man! You speak the truth and I love ya for that! U are my BIGGEST inspiration in the hunting industry! I hope I can live up even half the hunter u are through out my hunting life! Dont ever stop being the great and honest guy you are! Damn I admire the heck out of you!

[@alexciraulo]

I have the utmost respect for you after watching this Michael . Telling them how it is!

[@charliewilliams5107]

I appreciate the honesty in recognizing the roots of the sport and not all who participate are wealthy and do good just to get out and hunt on weekends. I am glad to see that you are keeping it real. Thanks Michael

[@jasonnetzer97]

well said! Thank you for representing the true hunting and conserving communitie

[@ghunter2250]

Amen Michael, straight from the heart, message much appreciated and necessary, keep doing what you're doing, stay your course.

[@markbailey2612]

Amen brother Michael Waddell... Wish I knew u personally man... I feel the same passion u do for hunting and fishing and keeping our rights to do so in tact... gotta keep the youth involved as well...

[@alvinbaker1193]

Thank you Michael.Well said and true.

[@bon4659]

Well said Michael. Been watching you hunt for sometime now. You and Nick and T Bone are my heroes true hunting ambassadors. Keep hunting alive and above all safe Brother. I work at a Plastic Injection Molding company working 70hrs a week, I would really love to be part of a hunting team like yours. Seldom I get to hunt due to work, watching your hunting shows keep me looking forward for fall. Sincerely Bon.

[@johnwycoff5529]

Dang Michael good speech. That is the best rant I've heard in a while. You have come a long way from when we were neighbors in Waverly Hall. Keep up the great work.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Outstanding! I'm 62 years old and couldn't have said it better myself! I've followed you since you started in this industry, and like you, Chuck Adams , Noel Feather, The Wetzels, Fitzgerald's, and a host of others inspired me along with my Daddy, and Pap paw...I am one of those regular guys, getting a little long in the tooth now , but my Passion is as strong as yours. Thank you Michael for this video and a very HEARTFELT statement! I have been and definitely will be a BONE COLLECTOR FOR LIFE, GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, and staff...

[@joeysilva7398]

Amen brother and I love you right back!! God bless you, your family, Bone Collector family and America! United WE STAND and DIVIDED WE FALL!! I've always got your back brother!!

[@wirancher1825]

My favorite video man, honestly. I greatly appreciate how you are and I’m glad to have met you in West Bend, WI Deerfest!

[@sslaskevich9146]

Thank you Sir.... This is how it is... Keep on Keepin' On !!

[@sharonstufflebeam2151]

I would give anything to meet Mr Waddell. The way you talked about your hero's growing up, is how it was with me. I would love an opportunity to hunt with you one day! I just keep hoping and praying! God bless and keep on doing what you're doing!

[@tracyhumphries3545]

I've had the opportunity to watch Michael since he started with real tree. I've loved his sincerity and honest to God love for the outdoors. I've never met him but pray I get the chance one day. But for now I say Thank you Michael for all you do to help grow the love of the outdoors.

[@troyjohn8871]

That is , the most honest and heart felt words I've heard , in regards to the hunting industry.. Thank you , sir.. T.V hunting shows , is not reality for most.. You have hero's, well now your my hero!!!!! God bless.

[@patrickkunder8196]

Love what you said and what you stand for keep it up. Thanks.

[@gunther1fd]

Michael very well said,as a retired deputy game warden that has met you at the harrisburg show i am very proud of you Michael its about time some one says the truth about the outdoors and the hunters.

[@usnationalist8150]

You are an ex Pa game commission? The board directors in PA are some of the most corrupt incompetent trash out of any state. For about 15 years they let my unit be an unlimited tag area and it got hit hard, not counting that disease that happened twice. Telling you they are getting money from car insurance companies to reduce the population. Unlimited doe tags, introduced coyotes in this area which the population exploded...nobody traps anymore because fur isn’t worth the bait and gas. Our Turkey population has decreased 75% in the past 7 years...what do the game commission do? Allow hunters to purchase a 2nd tag. Mark my words there won’t be any Turkey hunting in Pa (Atleast in my unit) within 15 years. Areas I use to see hundreds of Turkey 10 years ago I now only see half a dozen at most. I can’t stand game commission, “let’s fine some little kid because he doesn’t have 250 square inches of orange on”. They are like state cops....when they stop they look for every little violation, like fuzzy dice on your mirror.

[@kevintriola7959]

GREAT WORDS!!!!

[@stevetaylor2512]

I've been watching you and following you ever since You were taking video for David Blanton working for Realtree. You started Roadtrips and then The Bonecollector started and Not once have you, Nick, or Bone ever said you're the best out there. All you guys try to do is get others to go outdoors and go hunting fishing and enjoy the outdoors. Where the saying comes from take a child hunting. I've met you all several times over the years but what an honor it would be to Hunt along with you. Keep doing the job you're doing. hands down you all are the greatest. Thank you for everything

[@joshwillard6535]

Amen! Thanks! Come on a "ROAD TRIP" to the great state of Maine ! You are a great guy , I still look forward to your show's , it was great to watch your boys hunting together and film that hunt! There is nothing in life more important than family , and a family that can supply back straps...even better! KEEP ON KEEP'N ON !!!!

[@kentac1911]

WOW!! Awesome to see Michael hasn't forgot where he came from! And he is 100% on point. Great job Michael!! You just got me as a new fan!

[@tracyavery1345]

Amen Preach it thank you keep it real

[@waynestevenson9613]

Michael! Telling it like it is! I hope you keep collecting bone! God bless you brother!

[@midwestoutdoorenthusiasts9432]

Man you spoke from the heart and your an awesome person for it. I learned turkey calling from you way back when you had a baby face lol. One thing is you can't forget the kids!! Get their butts off the phones, video games, tablets whatever they play on and put a fishing pole or something else in their hand that they can have fun doing. Thank you sir for being you!

[@wesaxley7074]

I’m jus now seeing this and a must say Michael Waddell I never met you but I must say ur the man an bone collector are kick ass I love the feeling I get watching or listening u really fire me up plz plz keep it up

[@jasonbehlke7653]

Great too see, could not agree more. Well said, Micheal earned my respect🦌🏹

[@fatrabbit32]

This should have been said several years ago. Good job and very well said Micheal. I’ve been a big fan of yours since you started. Keep it up!

[@coalcrackeroutdoors3632]

I know this is an older video, but I swear I felt like you were talking to me! Keep doing what you do waddy! We will keep supporting you! Thanks from northeast PA!

[@mauricetimmons2462]

I appreciate you bringing up that we need some people who reach out to the inner cities to get kids into hunting and off the streets This message is so strong I got to feeling like I can do more There are kids in the inner cities that would love to hunt With that being said I would want to hold each and every hunter accountable for his or her actions We want to make hunting fun and enjoyable That way we can keep the gift gave us and pass it on to the kids in the inner cities It just might be what saves their life I thank you Mike for doing what you do You are a true ambassador to the sport and I'll always watch your shows because it's the real deal God bless you and your family Thank you

[@GetLucky1989]

Well said Mr. Waddell! How well said? So well said you changed my wife's mind...and that takes some doing. I bought the Bone Collector sticker at a gun show today and intended to put it on my truck rear window. My wife said no. She liked the deer head but did not like the "spooky skull eyes". She heard this video and was impressed with your message and heart. She did not know the sticker represented your show but found out with this video (the pillows in the background). She changed her mind. Keep up the good work in your mission of hunting evangelism.

[@tomcierijr.1448]

Amen, Always do the right thing in anything you do.....

[@ryanrenshaw1213]

Love this waddy! I hunt 13,000 acres of public land. My family have been hunting that land for 56 years. Been watching you since I was a kid! I’ve killed spikes just over 3 inches and I killed a 130 in public land buck. I will shoot whatever I want to feed my family! Stop shaming hunters!

[@Palmerdesignandcustom]

Waddell I have followed you ever since I was 11 years old have videos on vhs at the house and love them all. My kids now watch your alls vhs. You are one of the best there is in the outdoor industry and you are a inspiration to all of us outdoorsman thank you for all you do Waddy.

[@michaelkelly8304]

Thank you !!!! Well Done !!!!!!!!

[@mikecobello7245]

MICHAEL you are 100% right luv your show and videos .Enjoy Culpepper quite the turkey hunter I've been hunting for over 30 years have enjoyed every hunt. Keep up the great job you and all your people do. God Bless you all.

[@mcgovernoutdoors33]

I will forever remember waking up on a Saturday morning and turning the tv on to find the hunting shows that would play or watching a monster bucks dvd and since then my favorite outdoorsman was always Michael Waddell!! His excitement on camera is second to none! Luke Bryan is a close second lol!! Keep doing it right brother!! I’m 37 now and been a fan since you started! Hopefully one of these days I can get the chance and bag me a big ol South Georgia monster!

[@briangammons8081]

Thank you for telling it like it is. I enjoyed this and feel the same way brother. I watched you as a kid dreaming of the day I’d be doing what you do. But as life has it I’m married with two great kids and work full time and I love it. Hunting is my passion my release my therapy my right like you said and I love it as well. Keep hunting. I have lots of respect for you and what you represent. Thank you

[@forillakilla1317]

just grew to love Waddell even more than already did. Way to go brother

[@N3VIUS]

God bless Michael and the BONE COLLECTOR crew

[@Southernguitar74]

Newfound respect for you, Michael. It is like a breath of fresh air hearing this. For years I have thought the "industry" has hurt our sport more than helped. I have 3 outdoor channels on Dish and I don't watch any of them. Hunting is not what it used to be. At least you are trying to salvage a piece of what it's really all about. The "industry" goons could use a little more humility. There has been a lot of damage done. What I wouldn't give to go back to the days of simply being thankful to sit early morning on a hardwood ridge in November. My little piece of dirt in Marion County, Ga isn't a giant plantation, but it's mine, and I do pretty good there. Deer and turkeys. My lord, you would be hard pressed to find better turkey ground, anywhere. Thanks for making this video. My son will start hunting with me next season. That's what it's all about for me, and I haven't been this excited about hunting since I was a kid. God bless

[@indyhunter9541]

Thanks for being our voice man. We need you and we got your back. #Keep It Real!

[@SgtDvldawg]

Outstanding my brother!!!! Truth told for sure! Too many times the allure of the “professional “hunter and all the fancy gadgets and gizmos that most of us can’t afford keep many from attempting to try. I am 42 and have limited funds for what I would like to have. With what I do have which I have always done is buy a bow that was last years new which is new to me and works fine. Buy clearance scent blocker or lock most is too big. I am still successful, but at the same time I have scored more meat for the family in my work boots and pants with a flannel on top when I stop in the woods for a couple hours after work and fill the fridge with countless does. I am just happy and blessed to do that and brain dump and enjoy Gods creation and thank Him for being able to do so! Thank you for doing what you do and telling your truth telling rants! Keep up the great work!

[@erniebucher7494]

Good speech, great perspective!

[@davidhunn5926]

I knew when I met you in Florida at a Gander Mountain Grand opening years ago, that you my friend were genuine and that had true conviction for what you talked about. Michael, that speech you talked about, it hit the nail on the head man! You just keep doing things the way you always have brother and ill do my best to make sure on my end, that I promote "Our Right" to the best of my ability! David Hunn

[@darrellmayo9066]

I don't get to go hunting much as I like, but I can sit down and watch your tv shows and for a 1/2 hour or an hour and man IAM right there with y'all.

[@therichie9916]

I am one of those guys your talking about. Hard to afford it, hard for time, always struggling to have a place to hunt. I love it. This year..2018 I was tickled to death to get a 4 year old 123 class 9 pointer with a broken g3 and g4. Michael...you David and Bill...were some of my biggest inspirations. As much respect as I thought I had for you...I now have much much more. This vid should be viral in ever Hunting/Fishing/Outdoor circles.

[@nathanstrickland6508]

I use to love to watching hunting shows when I was a kid. I'm 46 now, and its lost its original luster for me. Now it's not about the hunt, or the blessings of being able to be out in the peaceful solitude of God's creation, its about what can I sell you. I dont have a land lease, I dont have top of the line anything, but I put multiple deer on the ground every year. Why, because my dad and his brothers taught me how to HUNT as a kid. Mike I dont know if you will ever see this, but I have the upmost respect for you and your show. I watch your show, because you keep it real and you truly love and respect the blessings of being able to hunt.

[@talynblack7271]

Man I’ve watched it seems like a lifetime but never get bore watching or hearing y’all succeed keep up good work bub

[@tomjones7285]

Right on Waddell. Grew up in Jersey till i was 30 and couldnt go dove huntin i loved bird huntin but couldnt do it. Now im almost 50 and live in Nebraska no bears but thats life. Ive been a hugh fan since you drove the old K-5 blazer on road trips. So ill always be with ya man.