I'm so sorry you had to make this difficult decision. You said that you "feel like a failure", but seriously, the fact that you were able to look at the numbers and put your passion aside to make a calculated but painful change speaks volumes. Those are the kinds of decisions that winners make. Rooting for your new content to take off and that you'll be able to get back into the wildlife game as soon as possible.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. It was a very emotional, and difficult decision to come to. I was just hoping that a miracle would happen and I would explode and get tons of views, but it never happened haha. Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

Just wanted to say the thing that hooked me on your videos is that they are seriously cinema quality, and I'm excited to see the camping-centric ones!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I put a lot of time and effort into the quality, so I'm glad it showed. It also cost SOOO much, so that might of been both a blessing and a curse haha.

Hi Josh! I can totally relate this matter and it's unfortunate that an algorythm decided what dreams can we or not chase. However, I also have the same situation only that I started as a camping channel, but then I also have passion for photography (not just wildlife) but also LANDSCAPE which pairs with camping very well. And it's hard but I feel that even if you closed this door temporarily it's not all over for your path I believe, your content is great! and I am sure it will continue in the future.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I am really hoping to continue, and maybe this will open more paths than just wildlife ever did. Who knows! Thanks for the support!

Ive been watching because its been camping and photography! I love all forms of both, I’ll keep clicking play when you show up

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Love from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada! Camper and camping - perhaps that is the way to go and to top it off - the Great Lakes region, especially Wisconsin, Minnesota, northern Michigan, northwestern Ontario - not many people cover our region. Btw, when camping in northern Wisconsin, you may run into grey wolves haha. So be ready with whatever your camera equipment is, to get a photo or two of those elusive animals.

@FoxandFir

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m actually hoping to possibly see some wolves this fall if everything goes right! Thanks for watching!

Sorry to hear it man.. love your videos.. you made some Awesome Wildlife ones while you were at it.. I'm sure your camping videos will be just as good.. I'll stick around and I'm sure you'll be Great! Good Luck going Forward!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that, I really appreciate it. Hopefully I'll be able to make some wildlife ones again to share!

Dude, fully understand what you're going through. My channel has been feeling the hurt on account of life coming around too. Your content is great and you still got a viewer here! Looking forward to the new stuff!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Hopefully yours turns around soon too!

You’re not a failure Josh! Your wildlife videos are amazing and you should not feel badly about anything. The only failure is not trying at all! Best wishes for your future endeavors!!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Trish! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching, and I hope you stick around for the camping videos for now!

You are a very talented artist and I am SO pumped to see what you make going forward! I hope we get to do a camping collab this year too!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate you so much! And I hope we do also!

sorry to hear. Disappointment is a tough pill to swallow. Glad your wedding business is doing well.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I honestly came to your channel for the wildlife but hey I am here for the camping too! Just recently purchased a camp trailer for our family and for hunting between WA and ID. So I am here for it all! Can’t wait to see what you show!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Thanks for sticking along!

Sorry to hear but we understand. You proved yourself with the great videos you put out. We will be waiting!!! Good luck sir

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!

Stand tall! I'll be waiting for whatever you produce.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support!

Your videos have been great and I will continue to watch. I hope to see you back in the wildlife arena soon.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!

I don't think you failed! Too bad it didn't work out for you right now with wildlife, but im stoked for your future camping videos! Would love to get something similar myself! Looking forward to your next video!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I can't wait to do some camping videos and get back out there! thanks for watching!

thanks for the inspiring videos. All the best

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Sorry to hear. Keep your head up and it will get better. You are very talented.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

Sorry you’re going through a rough patch and I’m really sorry you had to sell your equipment. Hang in there my friend, I love camping videos, especially in Wisconsin, my home state!!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Than you so much, I really appreciate the support! Im glad you like the camping ones! Im hoping to really showcase how beautiful Wisconsin and the midwest can be!

Well done. What have done takes a lot of courage, strength and commitment, First, you can never just fail when you try to reach your dreams and ambitions. As painful as it was, I believer you do not regret making the effort. After all, you truly do create wonderful videos. And you solid value to enjoy and respect our natural world and its inhabitants. I am grateful for you effort. And you have inspired to do better in what I attempt of my photography. You have a plan, you have the knowledge, you have the skills. Do what you are able, grow when you can. And above all else, enjoy what you do. Thank, so much, for what gave us. I am sticking around for comes next.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Glen! Those are such kind words, and im so thankful for subscribers like you!

Keep your head up! Love watching your videos. Understand your disappointment but really respect crunching the numbers for your family and making the changes you did for this point in time. We live in northern IL and love taking our scout up into Wisconsin so excited to see your upcoming camping videos. Keep up the great content!!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im so glad you guys have a scout also! I can't wait to share some more videos!

Thanks for sharing a tough decision. I've enjoyed watching and wish you the best as you pivot at least in the short term.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!

I’m here for whatever comes next Josh! No doubt that was an absolutely agonizing decision but sometimes the bad times make room for the better times. Your videos are so beautiful and a joy to watch. I know you will make more and in the meantime off we go on a new adventure! Big hug 🤗

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued support! I can't wait to share more! Thank you !!

It has been a pleasure watching your videos. Wish you the best ...

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, thank you for watching!

Appreciate your candid video. This KZread adventure has definitely been a grind. The camping idea is great, and just really concentrate on shooting great camp videos!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. It really is quite the grind. Thanks for sticking around!

You have inspired me. Loved your Badlands videos. I just got back from my photo trip there and I felt like I had a good foundation because of the info you shared (the big horn pneumonia). I had a wonderful time. You’ll get back to it. Maybe not back to back trips but still worthwhile. If you love it, you will find your way back eventually. I will stick around too. You do great work! Chin up.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked the badlands! They are such a great spot, that is often overlooked! I really apprecaite the support!

Never give up, keep working, and before you know it things will start looking up.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Im not giving up, just taking a huge pause for right now

I am really sorry to hear your news, I have really enjoyed watching your videos especially the Yellowstone and Teton videos. In fact I am planning on a trip very close to what you did in those videos. I will definitely be watching for your camping videos and will be looking forward to you getting back to wildlife videos. Your videos are very well done and you have shown a real talent. I am a wildlife photographer as well but I don't have the talent that you have to make such excellent videos. Good luck in the future and lots of success with your current business.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, You will love the area! It's almost a spiritual place because of all of the beauty. I hope you enjoy it so much! I appreciate all of your support!

I’m sorry you are having to make this decision but I understand. I’ve always enjoyed your wildlife videos. We love camping so I will continue to watch. Stay safe

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sticking around!

Good luck with it all. Good thing I like camping videos.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for sticking around!

Man! I only recently found your videos and I really like them. I’m bummed for you. But, keep in mind you could buy all the equipment in the world and it wouldn’t mean a thing if you didn’t have talent. You may have sold your gear but your talent is still there. That’s the important thing. You are still better than before you started. Before you had no gear and no experience to pull from. Now you have experience and the knowledge that you can turn out a great product. Regroup and attack it again. Eventually you’ll find the recipe to make it financially viable. Good luck. I look forward to watching your future videos.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support, and sticking around! Its a tough pill to swallow at first for sure, but im really hoping that its just a small bump in a long road of success 🤞

I’m sticking around and I’m sure many will. The ability to make a tough decision, especially one that hurts, shows a level of maturity that many don’t have. Hang in there. I look forward to seeing your camping videos!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sticking around! I can't wait to get back into the woods and make some new videos!

I'm sorry you had to make this decision. Sending positive energy. I will miss your beautiful videos

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I hope to post wildlife again someday. But I am hoping to make beautiful camping videos!

Your videos are excellent! You are not a failure! The videos prove that. Your talent shines through! Sending my love beautiful boy.❤️❤️❤️

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mom! Love you!

You are not a failure! It took a lot of courage to work towards your dream and do wha you love ❤️ Don’t give up! 🤗

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Laura! I really apprecaite it! I am not giving up, just taking a long, extended pause haha

Don't beat yourself up man. Times are tough right now for a lot of people. I think things will turn around soon so don't give up on that passion. You do good work. Again, none of it is your fault!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Brian, I really apprecaite it. I am not giving up, although it feels like it right now. Im just going to take a break, and hopefully come back soon to it. Thanks for the support!

Sorry to hear, I have enjoyed your videos. That being said, I am in Western Wisconsin and Dude, we have so many places in Wisconsin for you to do videos, so much wildlife on DNR land, state land, state parks, how about northern Minnesota? There is already enough big game photographers on KZread…….explore Wisconsin!!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark. Oh, I am totally aware. I love Wisconsin! Unfortunately no one wants to watch those videos haha. I have done some pretty good ones in the area, and obviously its far more challenging, but they just don't really get any traction, and the camping ones are more consistent and do better around here.

I sold everything last year because I got over extended and my company announced it was closing. Luckily I found a great job and got some extra signing money to buy back my gear. I hope it comes back to you.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Im sorry you went through that also. Im very happy you were able to get back to it so quickly! I hope that happens for me also!

So sad to see you have to push the pause button on your wildlife videos. I really enjoyed them. They were a way to get away without the 18 hour drive. I am sure you will find a way to keep us entertained with your videos. You are great at making videos.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support dad, ititss for sure difficult.

I think you made a good mature decision….Thanks for your videos.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you for watching!

Sorry that you’re needing to take a break from the travel/wildlife videos, but it’s very understandable. If you head back over to Wind Cave NP, let me know. Best of luck!

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob! I really appreciate that! Meeting you was one of the best things that happened to me this year so far, so thank you for that! I for sure will be back, im just not sure when haha.

You had super quality work. Sadly now days that does not always mean success. I had a similar issue with a real estate media company. Wrong timing on several levels. Spent 2-3 yrs learning non stop and frankly was not impressed with realtors for a boss as I neared retirement. after 45 yrs in the work place. I retired and my photo hobby is very alive and well. My business model did not work as planned. You have skills so simply pay attention and you are young. New chances are probably on God’s drawing board as you post this video.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I know that this is not a sprint, but a marathon and im just going through a rough part right now. I still have hopes and dreams that this will be a career at some point, but I'll just have to wait a bit longer.

Did you have fun? I think you would say yes. So move on and do what ya gotta do. I appreciate what you have done. Just have fun and do what ya gotta do to pay the bills and if you do wow so many people can’t say that.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

It was one of the best years of my life, for sure. Thank you for the support, and thank you for watching!

Good luck. Maybe you can add owls or loons into your camping adventures.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig! I would love to find loons. I did do a short eared owl video if you want to check that out!

Southeast Wisconsin? Have you checked out Horicon Marsh? Beautiful place to film rare birds

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

YES! I have been there many times, and it's gorgeous! Unfortunately, every time I go, it's very difficult to film a video there. I usually just end up taking a few photos.

You should feel no shame at all - we all do what we can afford to do - I hate you had to sell your equipment though - much luck and success in the future

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I know I shouldn't feel that way but sometimes it just sneaks in. Thank you for your support!

The business may have failed, but you didn't. You tried your hardest and produced better than good videos. Don't beat yourself up over it. We take our knocks, learn our lessons for the next time and move on. I'm betting you'll be back. Good luck.

@FoxandFir

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that Mark, I really appreciate it. I am betting I'll be back too! Thanks for the support!