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Last night they replayed the scene where Elvis shot at the deer with his scope caps down. The old man said he missed because the scope wasn't calibrated. Last night they're deer hunting again and he has what I assume is the same rifle, but now the scope is removed. There are Weaver bases but no sights on the rifle. Low and behold the kid kills a deer with it. It doesn't look like anyone associated with the show has a clue about firearms.

The deer his sister shot in one of the shows looked like she shot it in the hind quarters this show is good for a laugh and that is about it it is a woinder they haven't all died from general stupidity

I noticed that too. I know these shows are fake, but if you are gonna fake it, don't be lazy about it! After watching this show a few times, I think it should be renamed, "Alaska Bush Nerds"

Whens the old man gonna lose the gut.....he's fatter than any fall grizzly I've seen.

They are total buffoons!
It is hilarious watching them try to pretend to know what they're doing.


I used to think the Kilchers(sp?) were halfway legit but the younger ones are dumber than chit. They obviously weren't raised out in the country.

Ye, I was really embarrassed for the Kilcher kid's when I watched the episode last week when they were trying to kill a deer.
They all need a lot more range time with their rifle's, especially Jane!

Was surprised at that scene with Jane as well. a 200 yard shot with a scope should have been a slam dunk. Also noticed that in most cases they don't use a rest. Even when stalking & needing to shoot fast I always carry a shooting stick.

Bush People has to be one of the most stupid reality shows on TV. I watch a few minutes when channel surfing for a laugh. No money for more than one chain saw or lumber, but they have a cruiser anchored in the bay. When the lumber was $10K dad paid only $5K & offered the boys as laborers. Next scene the boys shot a caribou & traded $75 worth of meat for the $5K
debt. It helps if viewers are as stupid as the Bush People.

Last Frontier is at least watchable. Bush people is beyond ridiculous. It's embarrassing, actually.

Kilchers and guns have not at all impressed me.
Atz Lee with that sod over his head like a sniper just irritates me every opener....

But as you can tell, we watch it some when nothing else is on, like Oscars last night...

Alaska bush people are a bunch of goofballs.
They are entertaining as hell tho--

I couldn't even watch Bush People, I got through the introduction and turned it off after how evident it was everything was faked. I enjoy watching Alaska Frontier, it's educational and not filled with people yelling at each other constantly. The "group hunt" episode was painful though, with Jane having a negligent discharge and then everyone missing deer repeatedly and taking 3 hits to put them down. It seemed missing was almost expected for them and they were proud of the "group effort" as if they were bowhunting bison or something.

Personally, if it was an issue of needing the meat to survive the winter, I'd have everyone in the hunting party shoot at the deer simultaneously, firing squad style, rather than taking turns missing it. They do seem like good people though, and perhaps they don't have the time/money for much range time, but I feel the deer deserve a clean death.

RE not enough time for range time... but they can afford to be flown here and there for a 150 pound deer... or take a boat etc...

They would be better served missing one trip and learning how to use slings, a rest, and some practice..

And even they have too much directed drama in the show for my tastes.... I suppose no one would watch it if not since most folks are ignorant to real life.

The flipping constant tweets or whatever drive me nuts.

The Bush People are ridiculous. During 1960 and 1961, I helped a family in their homesteading efforts. They were hard working but did not have much money. They used the chain saw to down trees for firewood but cutting into firewood was by hand. Of course, the splitting was by hand. Even though cash was scarce they made steady progress meeting the homesteading requirements. I was just a teenager but it was obvious the emphasis on improving the living situation. There was very little money to spend on ammunition. therefore emphasis was placed on getting close. It didn't take 35 years before the mother had a house.

I enjoy most of the shows set in Alaska, partly for the scenery, but also to see how some other people live. This Bush People show though, is completely unwatchable, IMO. Just a bunch of buffoons that certainly don't belong in the woods.

I somewhat enjoy the Kilchers, mostly for the wildlife and scenery. The people certainly don't seem exactly as the show portrays them. The 2 oldest women are full or mostly vegetarian and hate seeing something die. Did anyone see the episode where Atz senior shot the bear while his wife, Bonnie cried and agonized over it's death? Or how about Eve and Eiven cringing when they occasionally part a chicken from it's head? Jane seems to be about the most genuine of the bunch. That gal seem to be a pretty serious fisherwoman.

I enjoy Yukon Men and Life Below Zero with the exception of Sue. Like nearly everything on the tube, there's drama built into it. I just look at the scenery and some of the methods and enjoy those parts.

Like the time she went halibut fishing and took out what appeared to be a 9mm automatic pistol and began to blast the schit out of the fish while it was still in the water, and then casually dropped the loaded and cocked pistol on to the floor of the boat. I can only hope that she had the good sense to put the safety on before she dropped it. However, from her interactions with firearms as shown in the show, I kinda doubt it.

Yeah, we've seen a couple episodes that show that while she's game to use guns, she's not that well versed in being safe with them. Unlike the other chick on the boat who squealed in near panic at the sight of the gun.

Agreed, I don't understand the 200-300 yard off hand shots when there is a tree to rest against right next to them or they can kneel and brace their elbow on their knee, etc. One would think that would be part of growing up out there. From what I've seen, the two groups of people who really know how to shoot are Texans and Alaskans.

About the float planes, etc, the chances of them paying for that are slim to none. People that live there help each other out or trade to get what they need. It's the tourists that show up with money!

I don't know what the Kilchers are being paid, but whatever it is, I'd make a complete ass out of myself too, Hollywierd directed/scripted.

Hell - I do that for free most times.

Maybe why I like to hunt alone?

Atz is already quite successful and has plenty of money.

http://www.therichest.com/celebnetworth/celeb/musician/atz-kilcher-net-worth/

What I don't get, if you have lots of cash, why would you do anything scripted that makes you look like an idiot?

I guess money you have to have to pay bills and such, but its never meant enough to me, to portray a lie.

I guess these shows should be labeled soap operas though, I could understand it a bit better then.

The same with his brother Otto. See: http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/business-executives/otto-kilcher-net-worth/

If you factor in the value of all the prime land that comprises the "Kilcher Homestead" they are certainly worth even more. These folks have more tools-n-toys than you can shake a stick at! And, half the episodes seem to be involved with some sort of expedition "to the head of the bay" often times to deal with the 40 or so head of cattle that make up Otto's cattle ranching empire. You also have to keep in mind that the "Kilchers Homestead" (such as it is) is just down the road from Homer. The show is shot and edited in such a way to lead you believe that the Kilchers live far out in the sticks, and, as the opening of the show reminds us, "Hunting Is Essential For Survival OnThe Homestead." What the producers don't want you to know is that there are plenty of grocery stores, fast-food joints, and restaurants in nearby Homer, just in case the Kilchers' freezers get a little low.

The Bush people have kept that sightless bolt action around since the show first aired. I can't figure what its for? I liked how Gabe "got" that deer with it though. As far as the scope cap incident, Gabe used the see throughs for that shot so the Butler Creeks being down wasn't an issue. From what I've dug up Billy Browns hobby has apparently been marijuana cultivation in the past. They certainly look like stoners. Their show is short lived since they're facing class III felonies in court this Spring and they will lose their gun rights and you really can't live in the bush on Chichagof with no guns. They'll have to live in town which I believe is more familiar to them anyway. For "Bush people" they apparently spent a lot of time living in the lower 48 which is why they're in trouble with the state of Alaska. I find the Kilchers to be genuine and actually enjoy their show.

And Jewel is a Kilcher so of course they have money.

One member of a family having money has nothing to do with the other people. Unless its the parents and the youngsters mooch off of them. ED K

The thing to remember about Homer is many of the people there have a Berkeley California mindset. Homer is anything but Bush Alaska.

We've got some places near here like that.

Yup we call em flatlanders what a bunch of pain in the azzes

Learned something today ... you can even have good old Atz officiate at your wedding! See: http://atzkilcher.com/wedding-officiating/

Never heard of the show.
Folks, many youngsters, look surprised when I say I don't have television reception.
From the posts here, I'm not missing much.
Cal

To me if you live in Alaska and sit around watching TV, you missed the reason for living in AK.

No TV, can't really comment that much then from lack of knowledge on the subject?

We have TV of course, but don't watch it near as much as others... only for news, the wife does, I won't watch the news much. Or it is something to do if its dark outside or the weather is wet and we won't go outside.

Gave up on this a long time ago... Makes one wonder how stupid these folks are.. Or how stupid they think we are, but the country did elect Obummer.. I guess that says it all.

The Bush People are anything but Bush.
Anyone that believes anything about what they are doing is completely dupped.
The show is totally staged.
I don't think they have ever killed anything in their current location. Anything dead has been purchased, by the production company. It is amazing they lived through the first season on Chit, it is unforgiving of morons. Must help to have 20 baby sitters constantly.
They make Alaskans look bad.
Still can't figure out the costumes. Pretty weird.
Too bad the production company doesn't use the real people to do the show, there are plenty of great ones, with real life experiences and real adventures.
The morons prevail. Oh, well.
The production does bring funds in, and it helps the locals.

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