Any updates on Tred Barta?

**Ty S** · 10-01-2009, 08:20 AM

Been surfing the net and cant find any updates on the man. Guy is an inspiration to many. His show is my favorite by far.

A guy who builds his own longbow and arrows then shoots that many trophies with it is in my mind a legend. He brings hunting back to the way it should be.

UPDATE: Tred Barta | Outdoor Life

thedarkarcher · 10-01-2009, 08:34 AM

tred barta rocks!

Evenflow · 10-01-2009, 08:38 AM

His show is awesome, plus his theme song is not in any way self involved

**Ty S** · 10-01-2009, 09:00 AM

So anyone hear if he is doing any better? He had a spinal stroke and it pretty much paralyzed from what I get out of it.

Been thinking about naming my next kid Tred. Middle or first name. Thats a sweet name.

Mark B · 10-01-2009, 09:04 AM

Stickbow has another interview with him. He is home and shooting a bow. Will do his show out of a wheelchair. Tough man.

huskerbowhunter · 10-01-2009, 09:54 AM

Tred Barta four months later - a Bowsite.com exclusive

Scotty · 10-01-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark B

Stickbow has another interview with him. He is home and shooting a bow. Will do his show out of a wheelchair. Tough man.

Talk about "doing it the hard way"

**Ty S** · 10-01-2009, 11:19 AM

That final message was pretty good and something we all should listen to.

Willhuntforfood · 10-01-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty

Talk about "doing it the hard way"

For every guy that likes Tred there is one that doesn't. His doing it the hard way has been an argued topic for many years. He has injured and lost a lot of game over the years because of his "Look at me mentality".

Personally I have mixed feelings on the subject. He has accomplished a great deal in his lifetime. Probably more than I could ever dream of. His show has also given the animal rights activists a lot of ammo against hunting. The show where he kills the boar with his knife was a little over the top. He got a ton of bad press over that little incident. He has endangered his life and the lives of others on a few of his "doing it the hard way" hunts where the guides have saved him and his crew. Lots of articles on the net about Tred, some good...some bad. I say good for him if he's gonna get back after it from a wheel chair. Personally I hope he uses a crossbow from now on. Hard enough just hunting outta a chair I'm sure.

thumpper · 10-01-2009, 03:13 PM

I enjoyed his shows.. I agree though the pig thing was a bit much.. Unfortunately loosing an animal is going to happen..

The two shows that REALLY stood out in my mind with him was his moose hunt where they had to portage a canoe over the land to the moose that was in the water.
And the ELK HUNT and the Trout fishing in Colorado

luvsitall · 10-01-2009, 05:29 PM

I liked the drake mallard in the feedlot with his crossbow. The guy hunts just like the indians use to. I know I couldn't. good health to all

**Ty S** · 11-21-2009, 04:22 PM

Found an update.

This guy takes hunting to the next level. Makes you appreciate a hunt even though you dont get anything. Seriously watching his shows have inspired me and changed the way I think about hunting.

Great show for kids to watch to as his messages are something to live by.

If you havent ever seen his show I suggest you check into it. He is on VS. The best and worst of Tred Barta.

In Tred's Own Words | Outdoor Life

**Ty S** · 11-21-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Willhuntforfood

He has injured and lost a lot of game over the years because of his "Look at me mentality".

Barta doesnt have a mentality like that. He is trying to convey his message of get out there and hunt the hard way and actually appreciate the taking of an animal. Hunt hard and put in the time and dont forget to stop and smell the flowers on the way.

I can only think of one episode where he cant find his animal and that was the bull elk that he shot too far back in the guts. You make it sound like he is some type of moron that doesnt know how to use his weapon. All Tred does is practice. He even sets up "play hunts" in realistic situations just so he is ready when that small window of opportunity presents itself.

Someday I would love to spend 9 years after a grizzly bear with a homemade longbow. Talk about an accomplishment.

jabNE · 11-21-2009, 05:00 PM

thing I always love about his shows, he is not afraid to show "misses". That episode of crane hunting and the one of duck hunting was full of misses, just like it is.
Jim

LiquidSteel · 11-21-2009, 08:30 PM

Tred Barta Recovery Update

uglymike · 11-22-2009, 04:12 AM

To me he comes across as someone who's arrogance is only surpassed by his ego. Big eye tuna and the stick+string accomplishments aside, I'll bet he's gotten popped in the mouth more than once in his lifetime because someone took exception to his class A, in your face, aggressive type persona.

LASTCRAWLER · 11-22-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterfowler84

Sounds like you know this guy personally Ty....how can someone say they know what someone's mentality is? I have never seen his shows so I can't judge one way or another but I have heard quite a few negative things about the guy. Heard some very impressive things as well. All I can say is your pretty much telling Willhunt he is dead wrong about his perception of the guy...and unless you know him personally I don't think you can tell anyone how he really is. My .02c

First off OMG. Thanks for posting this Ty. I switched to Direct TV and don't get VS tv anymore. I used to DVR Tred. I had no idea.

I have watched his show for years. To say that the man is unconventional is an understatement. I personally don't agree with everything that Tred does or says, but he appeared to support all sportsman regardless of your personal beliefs or pursuits.

I can't speak for TY, but I will say that part of the appeal of Tred's show is how personal he gets and how close he lets the show come into his own life. There really is no other outdoor show like it. For gods sake, he let them film him in the shower in one show.

I will pray for Tred and hope they find a cure for him. He can say what he wants on camera, we know he is a mans man, but this has to be killing him.

God Bless Tred.

**Ty S** · 11-22-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LASTCRAWLER

There really is no other outdoor show like it..

This is why I like the show. Its not a show about blasting animals and the same ol crap you see. Its about the hunt and lots of times he comes up empty handed. Hmmm....... sounds to me that its like real hunting.

Thats why I love it.

arrowhead · 11-23-2009, 06:08 PM

I think the guy is a great hunter. Yeah he is arrogant and his theme song is about him but other than that who hunts that hard with a wooden bow and homemade arrows. He might loose a few animals on the way, but even with a high power you loose game every now and then. He supports hunting no matter what the weapon, but his message is very true. We have gotten very lazy as hunters, box ladder stands, rangefinders, electronic sights, amazing rifles that shoot 1,000 plus yards. Tred you the man.

obert · 11-23-2009, 06:50 PM

Who is Tred Barta?

10-01-2009, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	Any updates on Tred Barta? Been surfing the net and cant find any updates on the man. Guy is an inspiration to many. His show is my favorite by far. A guy who builds his own longbow and arrows then shoots that many trophies with it is in my mind a legend. He brings hunting back to the way it should be. UPDATE: Tred Barta \| Outdoor Life __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

10-01-2009, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-01-2009, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	So anyone hear if he is doing any better? He had a spinal stroke and it pretty much paralyzed from what I get out of it. Been thinking about naming my next kid Tred. Middle or first name. Thats a sweet name. __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

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huskerbowhunter huskerbowhunter is ready for turks 2008 Outdoorsman of the Year Finalist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 576 Thanks: 60 Thanked 84 Times in 62 Posts	Tred Barta four months later - a Bowsite.com exclusive __________________ "I love bass fishing, but bowfishing has my heart right now." -A lovely quote from DAN SMITH

10-01-2009, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	That final message was pretty good and something we all should listen to. __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

10-01-2009, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Evenflow Evenflow is Wishing I was not at work Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 596 Thanks: 86 Thanked 171 Times in 85 Posts	His show is awesome, plus his theme song is not in any way self involved

10-01-2009, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mark B Mark B has no status. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 110 Thanks: 27 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Stickbow has another interview with him. He is home and shooting a bow. Will do his show out of a wheelchair. Tough man.

10-01-2009, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
thumpper thumpper has no status. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 372 Thanks: 4 Thanked 47 Times in 38 Posts	I enjoyed his shows.. I agree though the pig thing was a bit much.. Unfortunately loosing an animal is going to happen.. The two shows that REALLY stood out in my mind with him was his moose hunt where they had to portage a canoe over the land to the moose that was in the water. And the ELK HUNT and the Trout fishing in Colorado

10-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
luvsitall luvsitall is sitting in the basins for 3 weeks listening togrrr Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: county with NO ducks Posts: 446 Thanks: 281 Thanked 90 Times in 77 Posts	I liked the drake mallard in the feedlot with his crossbow. The guy hunts just like the indians use to. I know I couldn't. good health to all

11-21-2009, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	Found an update. This guy takes hunting to the next level. Makes you appreciate a hunt even though you dont get anything. Seriously watching his shows have inspired me and changed the way I think about hunting. Great show for kids to watch to as his messages are something to live by. If you havent ever seen his show I suggest you check into it. He is on VS. The best and worst of Tred Barta. In Tred's Own Words \| Outdoor Life __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

11-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
jabNE jabNE is climbing that corporate ladder at the hairclub for men Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hickman, NE Posts: 329 Thanks: 2 Thanked 184 Times in 72 Posts	thing I always love about his shows, he is not afraid to show "misses". That episode of crane hunting and the one of duck hunting was full of misses, just like it is. Jim

11-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
LiquidSteel LiquidSteel is listening to Metallica Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 900 Thanks: 370 Thanked 79 Times in 40 Posts	Tred Barta Recovery Update __________________ I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me to do.

11-22-2009, 04:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
uglymike uglymike has no status. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 209 Thanks: 78 Thanked 60 Times in 37 Posts	To me he comes across as someone who's arrogance is only surpassed by his ego. Big eye tuna and the stick+string accomplishments aside, I'll bet he's gotten popped in the mouth more than once in his lifetime because someone took exception to his class A, in your face, aggressive type persona.

11-23-2009, 06:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
arrowhead arrowhead is laughing at the state senator Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 184 Thanks: 124 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	I think the guy is a great hunter. Yeah he is arrogant and his theme song is about him but other than that who hunts that hard with a wooden bow and homemade arrows. He might loose a few animals on the way, but even with a high power you loose game every now and then. He supports hunting no matter what the weapon, but his message is very true. We have gotten very lazy as hunters, box ladder stands, rangefinders, electronic sights, amazing rifles that shoot 1,000 plus yards. Tred you the man.

11-23-2009, 06:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
obert obert is thinking Reddogs loves figure skating. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 100 yards from Reddoggs boat Posts: 2,635 Thanks: 153 Thanked 243 Times in 180 Posts	Who is Tred Barta? __________________ I'll keep my money, my guns and my freedom and you can keep the "change."

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