The Way It Was TV follows hunters Sid McCullin, Lynn Beaty, Gevan Spinney and Hank Parker as they share their hunting knowledge with the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts!
The Way It Was TV follows hunters Sid McCullin, Lynn Beaty, Gevan Spinney and Hank Parker as they share their hunting knowledge with the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts. The vision for The Way It Was TV is to show others the way things were when they were learning about the outdoors, and to positively impact a society that is filled with instant gratification and technology. The Way It Was demonstrates that a strong foundation of faith, family, and outdoor traditions can still impact a person’s life for the better, just like it did when they were growing up.
Get to know the guys, Lynn, Sid and Gevan also known as Pa, Goat Rev, along with Hank Parker.
Lynn takes his grandson out raccoon hunting. Sid and Gevan join in the hunt. The guys use their trained hunting dogs to track the raccoons. Lynn gives a valuable lesson.
Lynn and Sid show you a few different kinds of fishing. From sitting on a bucket at a pond, to hoop nets and even in a fancy boat with technology.
Turkey hunting doesn't always work out the way you plan, but that doesn't stop us. We keep going because we love it.
Lynn and Sid take The Rev, Pastor John and Pastor Reggie turkey hunting.
Lynn is in the pursuit of one particular buck in Kansas. He will be hunting with a muzzle loader, and this will be his biggest buck to date!
Lynn and Sid travel to New Mexico for an elk hunt with their long bows.
The guys to to Kansas for some whitetail hunting with good friend Hank Parker.
In this episode you'll see host Sid McCullin's 2 sons hunting and Sid's granddaughter, Quinn. It's a family tradition with the McCullins.
Lynn Beaty has spent a lifetime hunting. He passes this tradition down to his kids and grandkids.
Every pastor needs to get away sometimes. The Rev gets away to Illinois for some rest and relaxation, and to hunt for whitetail.
Hank Parker goes whitetail hunting with the Patriot Warrior Foundation.
Join the guys on a late season whitetail hunt in Oklahoma at good friend Kenny Covington's place.
It's a new season! The guys have their WTL banquet to raise money for the show, and they also look back on this past season and look ahead to what's coming up.
Turkey season has started and the guys start their season off in Florida.
Our buddy Mr. Hank Parker goes to Mexico to try and complete his world slam with a bow.
In 2007 Lynn and Sid were able to complete a grand slam with their bows, so we decided to try it again this year!
Let's go fishing! Join the guys for some good old Louisiana fishing.
Sid is keeping family traditions alive. Join the fun whitetail hunting with the the McCullin family.
The Rev is in Kansas with his muzzleloader hoping to get it down on a Kansas whitetail.
Mr. Beaty and his son Flea are in New Mexico, each wanting to take a nice bull elk. This is Flea's first elk hunt.
Hank Parker joins the guys in Kansas for some whitetail hunting. He gives traditional archery a try and finds out that it isn't so easy.
Pa takes his grandson on a hunt of a lifetime, a sheet hunt in New Mexico!
The Rev takes a much needed trip to Illinois for some whitetail hunting.
It's Thanksgiving and Pa is very thankful for his family. A bunch of the kids and grandkids spend Thanksgiving in Kansas in hopes of bagging a whitetail.
Hank Parker joins the guys in Oklahoma in hopes of taking a whitetail with traditional archery.
In the season kick off the WTL banquet takes center stage, providing the majority of the funds needed to spread the message of Jesus Christ across the world. This banquet is not just about hunting, it's a ministry dedicated to sharing hope and faith. Special guest Hank Parker delivers a powerful message of hope, inspiring all who attend.
Join Sid and Gabe McCullin as they embark on a memorable turkey hunting adventure in Kansas. Using traditional archery, this father-son duo showcases their deep-rooted family tradition and skill. Sid takes down a turkey on the opening day of the season, followed by Gabes own successful hunt. Experience the thrill, the challenges, and the bond of a shared passion for archery and hunting.
Sid takes his granddaughter Quinn to Oklahoma, hoping to get her a turkey at his good friend Kenny Covingtons place. Then, Mr. Beaty tries his hand at getting himself an Oklahoma gobbler. The guys mosey on down the road to New Mexico to see if they can get it done there. Finally, The Rev and his son Jude go turkey hunting at home in Louisiana
It’s the opening of youth season in Kansas. Sid’s granddaughter, a seasoned hunter, adds to her impressive record of successful hunts. This year, his 6-year-old grandson joins the hunt for the first time with his daddy, Gabe. Meanwhile, Mr. Beaty’s seasoned grandson, Brooks, is in pursuit of a buck named Elvis, a name given by Hank Parker. Brooks gets the first chance at this elusive deer.
The Rev heads to Kansas with a muzzleloader tag, joining Lynn and Sid in pursuit of a legendary deer they call “Andre the Giant.” Lynn is giving the longbow a rest and opting for a compound bow this time.
Lynn and Sid head back to New Mexico with one goal in mind, doubling up on an elk hunt! But first, Sid has to convince Mr. Beaty to leave Kansas and stop obsessing over one elusive whitetail. Despite Mr. Beaty’s unfinished business with the whitetail, Lynn and Sid make history by both tagging elk, achieving their first double kill! It’s an action-packed adventure full of suspense, persistence, and the thrill of the hunt.
Hank Parker is determined to harvest a buck with his longbow and capture the entire experience on camera. Meanwhile, Mr. Beaty is temporarily setting aside his longbow to do something he rarely does—hunt with his compound bow. The boys are back in Kansas, ready for another adventure.
Sid is on the hunt for a Kansas buck with his longbow, while Hank Parker returns to South Carolina, determined to take a buck on film with his longbow. The challenge is on, and the action is intense!