As the woods awaken & come alive at daybreak, the sighting of and the sounds accompanying  the movement of  the  animals and birds enables the undetected hunter to totally immerse himself in the outdoor experience.  Any day that he or  she sees wildlife is a successful day and the taking of game is not required for the outing to be considered a success.

One way that many  hunters are enhancing and extending their outdoor experience is through the use of mini-camcorders and cameras.  The time frame involved in the shooting, preparation and consumption of game is relatively brief - then all that remains of the experience is the memory.  On the other hand, if the day's occurrences (game seen, and the views of the woods, fields or water) are recorded, the sights and experiences can be enjoyed again and again in the future and be shared with family & friends.

A bonus is the fact that the high zoom functions available provide a much larger view of the wildlife, face to face-so to speak.  Success in the field is not judged just by the game brought home but by the satisfaction derived from the total experience.  A camcorder or camera adds very little to the hunter's load and their use can be quite rewarding.