Sunday, December 13, 2015

Carter’s W.A.R. - Wild Animal Response


A few months ago I spoke with my good friend Ivan Carter regarding a new undertaking of his in collaboration with the Outdoor Channel and Shockey Productions. We discussed various aspects of the project that sounded quite interesting. I believe it will be an exciting production of great value. Those of us who believe in wildlife conservation through hunting and the challenges to wildlife in Africa will be able to relate in some instances and also learn more.

Just last week I was speaking with Ivan again. He noted that the first episode of Carter’s W.A.R. - Wild Animal Response will air on the Outdoor Channel December 28, 2015. Ivan was completing filming of the last and final episode for season one. The final episode of the series will be exploring the lion cattle conflict in various parts of Africa.

Ivan mentioned how this project started to take on a life of its own and sadly how he saw and experienced some very harsh realities. Realities that strengthen one’s resolve to do as much as possible to try and help expose the issues and support those engaged with the solutions on the front line.

Reflecting, Ivan shared that possibly the most memorable and at the same time humbling thing about filming this series was getting to know the incredible people on the front line. These individuals fight the fight every day often pushing hugely long hours on small budgets. He noted that it was and is an honor to represent these people. Ivan hopes that by highlighting what’s truly happening it will in some way translate into support for those engaged in the battle.

Here is a quick glimpse into the new series. Carter’s W.A.R. - Wild Animal Response is the untold story of one man’s quest to save his homeland—the world's most wild continent. Africa is dying. She is dying from the unrelenting poachers butchering elephants for their tusks and rhinos for their horns, to her exploding human population that is pushing itself into conflict with dangerous animals. One man in the middle risks his own life to expose the truth and make a difference. Watch as wildlife detective and professional hunter Ivan Carter takes you inside the real Africa. Journey to the front lines of the wars being waged against its wildlife and those fighting for it. Can Carter's quest to save Africa succeed? Tune in to Carter’s W.A.R. - Wild Animal Response to find out.

carters WAR season 1 trailer from Ivan carter on Vimeo.