Post by: Larry O. Fischer on November 02, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Connie needs your help! After several attempts and much arm-twisting Gary and I convinced Connie to enter the Extreme Huntress Competition. The good news she is one of the top ten finalist. Now it is up to us, the general public to push her to the top. Connie is one class act and if you read her profile, her dedication to the ancient art of hunting with the bow and arrow sets her apart from the rest of the field. She deserves all recognition we can give her. So please vote at www.tahoefilms.com (http://www.tahoefilms.com) , under the Extreme Huntress Contest heading.
Thanks,
Larry
Post by: todd smith on November 02, 2009, 03:02:00 PM
She'll win the hunt of a lifetime.
Please visit the site and vote for Connie.
:pray: :pray: :pray:
Thanks!! todd
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on November 02, 2009, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: Whip on November 02, 2009, 03:04:00 PM
Connie is a great representative for the traditional archery community and will deserving of the couple of minutes it takes to vote for her.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 02, 2009, 03:08:00 PM
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Post by: Bear on November 02, 2009, 03:25:00 PM
Post by: Morning Star on November 02, 2009, 03:26:00 PM
I always enjoy her articles for TBM, hope she ends up winning.
Post by: Bowspirit on November 02, 2009, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: rushlush on November 02, 2009, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: L. E. Carroll on November 02, 2009, 03:36:00 PM
Gene :wavey:
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 02, 2009, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: John3 on November 02, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
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Post by: 2treks on November 02, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
First place Connie with 42.9%
Go get em! and Good luck
Post by: Todweelz on November 02, 2009, 04:29:00 PM
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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on November 02, 2009, 04:37:00 PM
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Post by: jcar315 on November 02, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 02, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: MnFn on November 02, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
Gary
Post by: northener on November 02, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
I have always enjoyed her articles in TBM, glad to see another one from her in the latest issue. Reading her past articles, I get the impression she the real deal.
Good luck Connie.
Post by: billy shipp on November 02, 2009, 05:11:00 PM
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Post by: CHAD on November 02, 2009, 05:19:00 PM
Chad
Post by: shick on November 02, 2009, 05:22:00 PM
Shick
Post by: George D. Stout on November 02, 2009, 05:24:00 PM
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Post by: BUCK-EYE on November 02, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
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Post by: trad_admirer on November 02, 2009, 07:26:00 PM
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on November 02, 2009, 07:32:00 PM
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Post by: oneshot-onekill on November 02, 2009, 07:35:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on November 02, 2009, 07:36:00 PM
This thread seems to be working - she's up to 55.6% when I cast my ballot.
Post by: sabas silva on November 02, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: tippit on November 02, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
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Post by: Big Sneaky on November 02, 2009, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: Tom Leemans on November 02, 2009, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: KHALVERSON on November 02, 2009, 08:02:00 PM
in the lead by 57.5%
Post by: owlbait on November 02, 2009, 08:05:00 PM
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Post by: Jeff D. Holchin on November 02, 2009, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on November 02, 2009, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: LA Trapper on November 02, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
Billy
Post by: Brian Krebs on November 02, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: split arrow on November 02, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Kenneth on November 02, 2009, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: ethan on November 02, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 02, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
PAY ATTENTION TO THIS!
This contest goes until the end of the year. Connie is going to need our help and much more than just us voting.
When I got the note from Gary last night, not only did I vote, but I forwarded his note on to EVERYONE on my e-mail list. You all need to do the same. Don't just send it to your hunting buddies. Send it to your wives and have THEM send it to their girlfriends. They should be proud to help a GOOD woman.
I've had the pleasure of spending some time with Connie. She deserves to win this contest and she can show how the masses how things truly should be done!
Also remember you can only vote once on your computer, but you can vote on as many computers as you can find ;) I've already voted on three of them!
All those other girls are going to be doing the same thing. We need to be on this for the long haul :thumbsup:
Post by: Hawkeye on November 02, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
Thanks for letting us all know about this!
Post by: artifaker1 on November 02, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
Post by: Bill Shepard on November 02, 2009, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: Ricker on November 03, 2009, 06:44:00 AM
Post by: Greg Szalewski on November 03, 2009, 06:54:00 AM
Post by: Pinecone on November 03, 2009, 07:07:00 AM
Claudia
Post by: Bow50 on November 03, 2009, 07:38:00 AM
Post by: Tom Phillips on November 03, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
Post by: turkey522 on November 03, 2009, 07:52:00 AM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 03, 2009, 07:54:00 AM
ak.
Post by: BowMIke on November 03, 2009, 07:54:00 AM
Post by: Horner on November 03, 2009, 07:58:00 AM
Post by: dragon rider on November 03, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
Is this election like Chicago so that having voted early we can now vote often?
Post by: centaur on November 03, 2009, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: Shaun on November 03, 2009, 08:37:00 AM
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on November 03, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
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Post by: Sharpster on November 03, 2009, 08:58:00 AM
Ron
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 03, 2009, 09:13:00 AM
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Post by: Missouri Sherpa on November 03, 2009, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: Mint on November 03, 2009, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Ryan High on November 03, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
Post by: Takedown on November 03, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
Harry.
Post by: Grizzlymike on November 03, 2009, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 11:25:00 AM
Post by: Hot Hap on November 03, 2009, 11:47:00 AM
Post by: non-typical on November 03, 2009, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 01:35:00 PM
Post by: House on November 03, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
Travis
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: mjc on November 03, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: acolobowhunter on November 03, 2009, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 03, 2009, 05:13:00 PM
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on November 03, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
Post by: ratgunner on November 03, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: JackP on November 03, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
Jack
Post by: Gordy on November 03, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
Post by: ethan on November 03, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on November 03, 2009, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: StickBowManMI on November 03, 2009, 11:35:00 PM
Post by: Ssamac on November 03, 2009, 11:40:00 PM
Go Connie
Post by: jimmerc on November 04, 2009, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: IndianaBowman on November 04, 2009, 09:29:00 AM
Way to go Connie! I just voted and she is still holding the top spot!
Post by: RightTrailWrongTime on November 04, 2009, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: George D. Stout on November 04, 2009, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: Whip on November 04, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
I don't know any of the others that are in the running, but Connie is no doubt the cream of the crop!
Post by: BWD on November 04, 2009, 10:36:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on November 04, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
I think you are way off base with this one.
IF Connie can win this contest it will be a huge PR windfall for Traditional Archery. SHE will be the one going on the hunt and being shown on TV, NOT the wheelie bow or rifle girls!
How can that not be a good thing or traditional archery/hunting related?
Connie is a great ambassador for tradtional bowhunting. She is a fine lady and deserves our help. Just because she is not in here posting does not mean she is not a great contributor; different people do different things--she IMO contributes by her speaking engagements and magazine articles. She is a true traditional bowhunter and we need to use this public forum to promote OUR traditional bowhunter.
Post by: acolobowhunter on November 04, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
Just checked and she is still in 1st place, but dropped to 38%.
We need to get everyone to vote!!!
Post by: Todd Brickel on November 04, 2009, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 04, 2009, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: PrarrieDog on November 04, 2009, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: Chortdraw on November 04, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on November 05, 2009, 10:09:00 AM
She is part of our community and I see no reason why we/TradGang shouldn't support her if any member wishes to do so.
If you have a reason not to, then fine, but don't come on here disrespecting one of our own.
Post by: Arrowslinger on November 05, 2009, 10:31:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on November 05, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
From: "Joe Lasch"
To: "Terry Green"
Subject: Connie Renfro
T,
I'm not sure if this is appropriate or not, so wanted to run it by you.
There is some sort of online contest to nominate the "Most Extreme Huntress"
with the prize being a filmed hunt for the winner.
Connie Renfro is a well known traditional bowhunter, and it sure would be a
cool thing if a traditional lady could win the contest and show case our
sport. There is a link to the website promoting the contest in the message
below.
I'll bet if we put a thread on Pow Wow about it we could sure help Connie's
chances. But I don't know if it might be seen as being out of line to do
something like that so I thought I would run it past you before starting a
thread. If you think it is OK I'd be happy to get it going. If you think
it shouldn't be on Trad Gang I completely understand and there is no problem
with that either. Just thought it might be fun to try to help her along.
She is a great ambassador for traditional archery!
Thanks,
Joe Lasch
Post by: hormoan on November 05, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
Post by: Snakeeater on November 05, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
Online Voting
Connie Renfro 31.7%
Rebecca Francis 19.7%
Rachel Burke Stewart 15.9%
Shelley Ailts 10.7%
Amy Martin 7.1%
Marcy Harris 6.2%
Donna McDonald 5.7%
Renee Zahniser 1.3%
Diana Rupp 1.1%
Sheila Link 0.5%
Post by: duncan idaho on November 05, 2009, 12:23:00 PM
Post by: snag on November 05, 2009, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: ChuckC on November 05, 2009, 12:54:00 PM
She has done things that I could only dream of, and a lot of the time has done them herself, no help.
If she wins this, it will be because she deserves it and out did the other candidates. Read the bio's Most of what she did was by herself or with her husband, not an outfitter, and she did it all with a stick and string. Lately. . literally a stick and a string.
Congrats Connie, however this plays out.
ChuckC
Post by: Longbow Jake on November 05, 2009, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: TRAP on November 05, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
Trap
Post by: Colotrad on November 05, 2009, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: Shakes.602 on November 05, 2009, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: frank bullitt on November 05, 2009, 08:40:00 PM
And I'm sure she's proud and honored of the support from the "family"!
Post by: LPM on November 05, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
If you read this reply please respond. We have something in common. We both found life after NWA.
Loosing that job turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. It will be for you as well.
Connie, next to my own daughter and best hunting pal Alicia, you are my favorite female hunter.
Like Alicia you hunt for the right reasons and with class. Thanks for being an inspiration for other gals out there.
You got my vote..................Hunt safe.
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on November 05, 2009, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: hill boy on November 05, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 05, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Wannabe1 on November 05, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
Post by: Ron Foley on November 06, 2009, 12:03:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 06, 2009, 02:01:00 AM
Post by: Mack Marine on November 06, 2009, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 06, 2009, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: Warberg on November 06, 2009, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 06, 2009, 02:12:00 PM
Post by: Pierre Lucas on November 06, 2009, 02:32:00 PM
Good Luck and God Bless, Pierre and Jean-Pierre
Post by: waknstak IL on November 06, 2009, 02:37:00 PM
Post by: Emilio on November 06, 2009, 02:47:00 PM
Good luck Connie, you are at 27%..
Post by: Ted Fry on November 06, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on November 06, 2009, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: jeanpaul3006 on November 06, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: wingnut on November 06, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Now get out the vote!!
Mike
Post by: Mountainboy on November 06, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: northern trapper on November 06, 2009, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Travisc406 on November 06, 2009, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: Homebru on November 06, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
homebru aka nathan in parker co
Post by: BowMIke on November 06, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
She has 26.8% of votes
Rebecca Francis is coming up she has 22.2%
Come on Trad members!! Let's get one of our own to get us some valuable Trad exposure.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 06, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 07, 2009, 10:09:00 AM
Post by: Nakohe on November 07, 2009, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: John Dill on November 07, 2009, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: Steve Crowl on November 07, 2009, 04:52:00 PM
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on November 07, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 07, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
Post by: Hickory on November 07, 2009, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: always89s boy on November 07, 2009, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 07, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: Wiley Coyote on November 08, 2009, 08:02:00 AM
Post by: Buckhorn47 on November 08, 2009, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: Taiga Recurve on November 08, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
Post by: WTT03 on November 08, 2009, 04:22:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 08, 2009, 06:29:00 PM
Here is the link again:
http://www.tahoefilms.com/
Post by: Steve O on November 08, 2009, 06:41:00 PM
Since I know Connie and Gary do not participate in any forums, I got a hold of her today and sent her the links to the threads I saw Larry had started so she could see how we were trying to help. She is going thru her clinicals right now for her new medical career and it involves a lot of studying, exams, and working at the hospital till 1:30 a.m., so she is not getting in much hunting right now and certainly does NOT have time to come in here and follow along!
She asked me to post the following following for her:
To my traditional bowhunting family.......WOW -- you guys are amazing - I'm touched and humbled at the outpouring of support! Seems like that is how the traditional community works - someone asks for help and help floods in from every direction. THANK YOU seems too small of a phrase to adequately express my appreciation. I read through all the posts - I am truly honored by the kind words on my writing and hunting -- Gary and I are just regular "joes" who happen to love traditional archery and bowhunting. Some of the posts made me laugh and others tugged at the old heart strings -- to my fellow NWA friend -- I hope you are right about leaving the "flying world" being the best thing that could happen - it's been a tough road through school but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I guess in the end - someone will win this thing so wouldn't it be great to have the traditional world represented -- THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!! Connie
Post by: Guru on November 08, 2009, 06:49:00 PM
Post by: GameGetter on November 08, 2009, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: TimZeigler on November 08, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: J-dog on November 08, 2009, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 09, 2009, 12:01:00 AM
Post by: Johnny Reb on November 09, 2009, 01:31:00 AM
Dont know the girl but if she's shootin traditional equipment she get's my vote.
Post by: Missouri Sherpa on November 09, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: BowMIke on November 09, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
Come on Gang! Let's get Connie to the top so she can represent us!
Post by: acolobowhunter on November 09, 2009, 12:47:00 PM
Post by: Steve H. on November 09, 2009, 05:27:00 PM
I should reply to all to vote for Connie instead!
Post by: Steve O on November 09, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
I'd take your name off of it first of course...
Like I've said before, everybody should be passing the link on to everyone in their mailbox. I don't think that is happening and we are not going to get the job done just with folks registered here...even if all 20,000 did vote.
If anyone wants the original e-mail from Gary to pass along, e-mail me and I will get it to you.
Post by: Steve H. on November 09, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: BOWMARKS on November 09, 2009, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 09, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: JoeM on November 10, 2009, 07:50:00 AM
Post by: b.glass on November 10, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
Post by: Ricker on November 10, 2009, 09:08:00 AM
Post by: Talondale on November 10, 2009, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: hunt it on November 10, 2009, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: Mr.Vic on November 10, 2009, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: Larry O. Fischer on November 10, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
Maybe it’s the old lineman in me that wants to be on the winning team. I find great pleasure in helping others reach the goal line. So please let’s all help push Connie towards her goal.
Post by: HornHunter on November 10, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
connie is a very serious hunter, but if you read her bio carefully you will see' she wants no special quarters.
thats the kind of class act she is, trust me she wanted no part of this, but when your elected class president you feel a responsibility to your people.
I wish her the best of luck,
Scott George
Post by: antler chaser on November 10, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
you got my vote.
Post by: White Oak on November 10, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
Man it looks close.
Connie needs your vote!!!!!! :help:
Post by: paleFace on November 10, 2009, 10:55:00 PM
Post by: elkken on November 10, 2009, 10:56:00 PM
Post by: Kevin Dill on November 11, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: fnshtr on November 11, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
Post by: Steve H. on November 11, 2009, 11:32:00 AM
(maybe the poll is in Chicago?)
Post by: crookedwoody on November 11, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Post by: griz#1 on November 11, 2009, 04:21:00 PM
Post by: tradtusker on November 11, 2009, 06:04:00 PM
Post by: BowMIke on November 11, 2009, 06:16:00 PM
Keep voting as often as possible. I think I can vote every three days or so.
Post by: buckracks7 on November 11, 2009, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: Tim Fishell on November 12, 2009, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: Taiga Recurve on November 12, 2009, 02:43:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 12, 2009, 08:38:00 PM
I got a note from Connie today--all the contestants got the following from the contest people:
I was hoping not to have to deal with the issue of cheating, but accusations have recently come to my attention. I sure hope you are all urging your friends and family to vote for you ONE time and ONE time only.
The on-line voting is set up so only one vote can be registered from each IP address (Internet Protocol which is a number assigned your computer when you log on via your internet provider). Yes, sometimes when you log on your internet provider may provide a new IP address, thus you can vote again. That said, anyone on a network computer system will find that if someone in the system has already voted they can't vote. I tell folks who complain to go home and vote on their personal computer.
I would urge each and every one of you to promote a fair contest. If I can substantiate anyone participating in the promotion of additional voting or cheating they will be disqualified — no questions asked
The goal of this contest is to promote women in hunting and, hopefully, get more woman (and kids) involved in the sport. As the son of a long time outdoor writer, the outdoor heritage is paramount in my life. With it has come a traditional lifestyle which includes being honest and respecting others.
Let's not give our efforts a black eye due to someone's greed.
So, you can see how important it is for all of you to send out an e-mail to all your friends and family. We want Connie to win fair and square and that will be the only way we can get it done. Take five minutes to put the link out there to your address book :campfire:
Post by: Bobby Castello on November 12, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 13, 2009, 09:59:00 AM
Post by: acolobowhunter on November 13, 2009, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: BaldingEagle on November 13, 2009, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: CJ Pearson on November 13, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
Just to let you all know what a class act she is. Ten years ago while we were still living in Colorado my daughter who was 8 yrs. old at the time was dealing with classmates who was telling her she was wierd. Only because all she wanted to do with her time after school was shoot her recurve and talk about being able hunt when she became of the age that she could do so legally. She would cry telling her mother and I about this. At our annual club banquet my wife was sharing this with Connie and she took it upon herself to come over and talk to my daughter and encouraged her to follow her dreams. Needless to say my daughter was beamimg from ear to ear and came running to me explaining that she knew nothing was wrong with her and that she was going to keep on shooting and hunt when she got old enough. When Horn Hunter stated her being a class act, I could not agree more with his statement. Her and Gary both are top knotch individuals and great represenatives of our sport. God Bless you Connie my vote is for you.
Post by: 2treks on November 14, 2009, 10:08:00 AM
Thanks for cluing us in Mr. Fischer.
p.s. maybe the multi-vote posts should be edited by the poster. I just thinking it would be a shame to get a class act like Connie DQ'd
Post by: J. Adams on November 14, 2009, 10:16:00 AM
ttt
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 14, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
Post by: Tyler2045 on November 14, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 14, 2009, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: Jason Lester on November 14, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: albertan on November 14, 2009, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: Canyon on November 14, 2009, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: homerdave on November 15, 2009, 12:31:00 AM
Post by: JavelinaHunter on November 15, 2009, 02:11:00 AM
Post by: wapitimike1 on November 15, 2009, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: riivioristo on November 15, 2009, 10:10:00 AM
Have been reading about Connies hunting trips from TBM and she seems to be a very good hunter and a very nice person! So a vote from Finland to her...and she was the first just minutes ago. GO Connie!
Post by: Steve O on November 15, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Keep up the good work gents :thumbsup: We've got to keep it up.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 15, 2009, 11:43:00 PM
Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on November 16, 2009, 01:28:00 AM
Post by: Gerardo on November 16, 2009, 01:37:00 AM
Post by: Chris Surtees on November 16, 2009, 06:00:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on November 16, 2009, 06:25:00 AM
Post by: 2treks on November 16, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
TTT
Post by: mmgrode on November 16, 2009, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 16, 2009, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 16, 2009, 09:53:00 PM
The has been a post on the LW since the day it started here. It's got around 200 posts. I keep telling you, you have GOT to e-mail the link to the people in your address book, let them know what it is about and why Connie should be the winner. Ask them to pass it on too. That is the ONLY way we are going to get enough votes to help Connie.
Here is the link to the poll, pass it on:
https://www.tahoefilms.com/poll.php
Connie is 1.4% behind now...
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 16, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 16, 2009, 11:35:00 PM
Post by: 2treks on November 17, 2009, 08:25:00 AM
TTT
Post by: Missouri Sherpa on November 17, 2009, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: Curtis Haden on November 17, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
Sometimes a good thing can get out of hand and become something else. I wish her luck. Hope she keeps writing.
Post by: Steve O on November 17, 2009, 04:28:00 PM
Please take the time to read page 16 and page 18 of this thread. You will see Connie does not want to win by anything less than ethical means.
Obviously the video company wants people to visit thier website. They are definitely getting something out of this. We can get something out of it too...the point is, Connie is a great ambassador for us, traditional bowhunters, and if we can help her win, we know she will show us in a positive light.
I just looked up the vote and Connie has fallen behind by almost 4%. Like I said, we are not going to help her here unless people start getting the word OUT.
You know, Connie did not want to do this in the first place. She is not doing it for herself. She's taken all the animals offered on the hunt..BIG ones at that. She's doing it to promote traditional bowhunting. Voting for this contest is something that takes very little time and effort and it is a shame more folks can't take a few minutes to help promote something they love.
Thanks though to all that are helping, and to those that are not--take a few minutes and lend a hand!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 17, 2009, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 18, 2009, 02:24:00 AM
Post by: Don Stokes on November 18, 2009, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 18, 2009, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: Fishnhunt on November 18, 2009, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: Mountainboy on November 18, 2009, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: Hooper on November 18, 2009, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 19, 2009, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: Mack Marine on November 19, 2009, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: Quickblood on November 19, 2009, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 19, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: Gila Mike on November 19, 2009, 11:59:00 AM
Right now, she's in a strong 2nd place in the balloting but over 300 votes behind the leader.
Connie needs YOUR vote.
Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 19, 2009, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 19, 2009, 05:27:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFaeYOuYvQA
Post by: BCWV on November 20, 2009, 06:14:00 AM
Post by: Mountainboy on November 20, 2009, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 20, 2009, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: Bowferd on November 21, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Ballistic
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 23, 2009, 02:42:00 AM
Post by: joebuck on November 23, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 24, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
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Post by: BCWV on November 24, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: b.glass on November 26, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on November 26, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Post by: 2treks on November 28, 2009, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: COOCH on November 28, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: longbowray on November 29, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
Post by: Dave McDaniel on November 29, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on November 29, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
Post by: Yellow Dog on November 29, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on November 29, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: Tahoe on November 30, 2009, 01:31:00 PM
Thanks for supporting one of our entries in the Extreme Huntress Contest. After receiving several emails and reviewing this thread I'm going to ask you all a favor. In order to have a fair contest I would ask that you be honest and vote ONLY once for your favorite Extreme Huntress! The contest is set up to only allow one vote per IP address. If you go to another computer you now can vote a second time. Some internet providers will give your computer a new IP address the next time you log on. PLEASE be honest and only vote once! If we discover any contestant cheating or promoting any type of cheating they will be removed from the contest.
The idea of the contest is to promote hunting - more specifically spotlighting woman who hunt, hoping more woman and CHILDREN will get involved.
Don't ruin a good thing by over voting or cheating. We want you to ask all your friends and family to vote. Just vote once, please.
Thanks,
Tom Opre
Executive Producer/Host
Primal Adventures™ with Tom Opre
Tahoe Films, Ltd.
Post by: Ron LaClair on November 30, 2009, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: Colotrad on December 02, 2009, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on December 02, 2009, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: champ38 on December 02, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Jesse Minish on December 02, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on December 03, 2009, 12:14:00 AM
Post by: JPE on December 03, 2009, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 03, 2009, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: Andy WJB on December 03, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: Yellow Dog on December 03, 2009, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: Jesse Minish on December 03, 2009, 08:40:00 PM
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Originally posted by Yellow Dog:I'm not sure but she has contributed to the traditional community in TBM.
Has Connie ever posted and contributed her input on this site?
Post by: donnyjack on December 03, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
she's running in second place right now. Lets keep the votes coming in>
DJ
Post by: Steve O on December 03, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
Have you read page 16 and 18 of this thread? There are comments from Connie there. She doesn't "do" forums per se, but she sure has contributed quite a bit thru her magazine articles and speaking engagements at many local, state, and national events.
Post by: George D. Stout on December 03, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Post by: Jesse Minish on December 03, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
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Originally posted by George D. Stout:I voted multiple times from different computers for my family members who wanted to vote for her but couldn't vote from my computer because I did already. I think that is fair.
So have we resorted to voting multiple times to give her an advantage? That is not what should be going on. Fairness should be at the forefront on this forum.
Post by: homerdave on December 03, 2009, 11:50:00 PM
pretty shameless imho.
maybe everybody should vote "early and often" for miss #1, and call lots of attention to themselves :eek:
whoops... i never said that .... it would be against the "rules" :readit: :D
Post by: Steve O on December 03, 2009, 11:58:00 PM
Then, every one of the 20some thousand members here should take the ten seconds it takes to make two clicks on the computer to vote for the lady that hunts the right way, on her own with traditional equiptment.
I cannot for the life of me understand why this is so much trouble :banghead:
What does it hurt to take 10 seconds to do something nice for someone who has contributed a TON to the education and entertainment of just about every single person here wheter it was done here on this board or thru TBM or a bowhunter banquet , festival, or show.
Post by: George D. Stout on December 04, 2009, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on December 04, 2009, 12:20:00 AM
I posted info from Connie on PAGES 16 and 18.
Please go read PAGES 16 and 18 of this thread.
I don't want anybody cheating, Connie doesn't want anyone cheating! And it says so on page 18.
I'd like to see Connie, who I feel has been a fantastic representative of traditional archery, win this contest and she could if guys would take the 10 seconds to vote for HER and pass it along to thier friends and family.
Post by: Steve O on December 04, 2009, 12:23:00 AM
Post by: broken bow on December 04, 2009, 02:11:00 AM
I haven't wanted to enter into this discussion, but I feel I need to make a couple of comments. First, the heading of this forum it says:
"Tradgang.com has a zero tolerance for disrespect directed to anyone. If you want to disagree, then please do so in an adult manner".
I don't feel it is necessary to run down one contestant just because you prefer another one. (Elkherder and HomerDave) My wife does not pimp herself!!!
Disparaging remarks, especially if they are untrue, do not make your preferred competitor look better, but make you look small. I really believe that if my wife were not in this contest, Connie would be mine and my wife's first choice, as we have had a lifelong interest in traditional archery also. Both me and my wife think Connie is awesome and has collected magnificent animals that anyone would be proud to have. She is obviously a great hunter. My wife and I would love to meet her! But I don't believe that Connie is the type of person that would encourage or condone this type of behavior. My wife has never spoken an unkind word about any of the other contestants. In fact, when asked, she has always made very positive comments about them.
For your information she has been a traditional archer for the past 15 years ever since I built her an antler tipped recurve bow. She has also taken trophies with her recurve. But not yet her long bow, but we hope to remedy next week in Texas.
Rebecca has also contributed countless hours in our community with conservation groups and womens and childrens groups, instructing them in archery.
I want to commend those in this forum that have integrity and honesty (George D. Stout and others) who vote for the person they choose because they think that person is best. You don't have to run others down.
The point of this contest obviously is to bring in exposure for Tahoe films. The only way these girls can get their votes is to let everyone know who they are and what they are about. Hopefully this can be done by building up your contestant of choice rather than degrading others.
Lee Francis
Post by: broken bow on December 04, 2009, 02:15:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on December 04, 2009, 03:39:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on December 04, 2009, 03:54:00 AM
Post by: The Whittler on December 04, 2009, 04:23:00 AM
Post by: Greg Szalewski on December 04, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: broken bow on December 04, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
"Elkherder- as a matter of fact, I was just reading on another forum and there is one woman who admittedly is posting to every hunting forum she can, and soliciting for votes by posting pictures of herself (including one of herself in a bikini) and promising to come hunt with many of the men on that forum. Sadly, she seems to have taken the lead by doing so. Connie is as real as they come and I hate to see her lose to somebody who has resorted to such dirty tactics. I guess it doesn't really matter who the real "huntress" is, but rather who can garner the most hits for their website.
Sorry for the vent, but I really really want to see Connie get the recognition she deserves.
-Cheryl"
This was addressed to you, not written by you.
I am very sorry, I can admit when I was wrong.
It's great that are gung ho for your the contestant of your choice.
Post by: broken bow on December 04, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
I will send some pics of my bow because I am having a problem with the sinew backing on my bow. I would really like to use tradgang as a resource. I feel that all the really knowledgeable bowyers are members of this site.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on December 04, 2009, 01:06:00 PM
larry
Post by: Steve O on December 04, 2009, 03:06:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebecca-Francis/168059914591
I still think Connie would be a better representative.
Post by: homerdave on December 04, 2009, 06:53:00 PM
i rest my case and i ain't taking anything back
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Post by: Yellow Dog on December 04, 2009, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on December 04, 2009, 10:44:00 PM
Vote for Connie :thumbsup: