While filming, Josh Brolin stayed at local coffee house "The Cork and Bean" in Bryson City, North Carolina.
There are a few things in this movie heavily influenced by legendary whitetail deer hunter, Roger Raglin. BKF Productions is similar to Raglin's BKS Productions and there is a scene where this movie borrows music from Roger Raglin's actual hunting videos.
The Chariot band's skull logo sticker is attached to Jaden's acoustic guitar.