Medalist Blog

I have been told…Never forget about the little guy, or never forget those who have helped you in the past…I live each day by those words. I feel like I am never alone in this busy lifestyle of traveling, and filming in many different states. I feel like where ever I am someone is always with me. I truly do have friends in low places, and You, can find out who your friends are. Seven years ago when I had the idea of starting a video production company, that would be dedicated to the outdoors man, I met a man who had great influence on me and where I may be heading. Jim Gaccione who at the time was a Pro-Staff member of Outland Sports, was doing a seminar at a local Bow hunting fair. When the seminar was over I approached him about how I could be a player in the Hunting industry. His New Jersey attitude, came out quickly as he Replied” Who are you”…

That October (2001) I filmed Jimmy on many occasions trying to bag a buck for TV, it never happened but what did happened was I grew close to Jimmy as he showed me the ropes of filming and he helped in all my decisions on what, where, and who I filmed. The Outdoor street smarts he taught me, about how to act, and the places and people he introduced me to, is something I could never re-pay. In fact we were so close, two years later Jimmy was at my side as best man in my wedding.

The future: Ever since Innerloc’s Out-There TV began, Jimmy has shown interest in helping with the success of the show. So this spring we lined up a few New Jersey hunt dates that would highlight both Jimmy and I hunting in a place he calls home. Last month I headed to NJ, and filmed for a few days, shooting doe, and just getting Jimmy up to speed on how we film Innerloc’s Out-There. with Mike my field producer catching some rays in Cancun with his wife, I headed to NJ alone to hook up and film Jimmy. We were very successful in each shooting nice doe, and laying the foundation for what will be a great TV program. This past week, I hunted again with Jimmy trying to find a few bucks that wanted to be movie stars. Jimmy and I were both geared in Medalist , and kept a low profile in the woods, but were unsuccessful at shooting a respectable NJ buck. Never the Less, we did re-kindle the friendship, and It was neat to have Jimmy over my shoulder with the camera, as the circle made full swing. I think with the full moon, and the pre-rut just now starting, that maybe we were a week early, for big buck sightings. We did however manage to see plenty of deer at close range, just not what he or I wanted to take. I look forward in coming back this winter with my wife Joy, and try again at bagging some NJ deer. Thanks to Jimmy and his family for taking me in, for the week, and allowing me and Jake (Jimmy’s Boy) to share double stuff cookies all week, and play video games.

Never forget those who have helped you in the past, and don’t ever forget the little guy. Me and Mike are heading to Alabama on Thursday and will report in next week…Pick a Spot….Wear your Medalist….and always be safe —-> Corey Brossman www.Innerloc.com/tv