First time I saw Tred was a short promo for his show.My impression,braggart,macho man, the type of person I wouldn't want to spend much time with.Flipping channels one day, there was Tred hunting with a Longbow.That's all it took.I came to realize Tred was just like the rest of us.He takes shots that are marginal,blows stalks,great sense of humor.I sensed he had a deep need to be liked,just one of the boys.I liked that he had a respect for the animals he hunts,they were not just a furry target to be used to sell merchandise.Reading different forums I came to realize he was loved or hated for various reasons ,some real some imagined.I loved that on his hunts you never knew whether he would be successful or fail.He was able to convey that failure was acceptable.Some of the best hunts end in failure, unless you have a sponsor to push.I had no doubt that Tred would keep on keeping on, after all he is the "Man".I've noticed that since his misfortune more people seem to be looking past the "Promo" and seeing the man.Shortly after his misfortune I sent him an email, Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others..I have no doubt he has bouts of fear,but if you watch his shows he will share his courage.