Entering your trophys in pope and Young or other record keeping programs

[Flatstick]

OK,,I’m going to take a shot at this but most likely I won’t say it right ; ).

   Dennis, your curiousity about this subject has kindled a flame that will burn forever. As long as men/women have a right to their own opinion,, we will all never agree 100%. I thank the men,women and (in my opinion, the man above) who have given so that we may have that choice.

   Like many on here, I started bowhunting at a very early age. I can remember a time when I dreamed of taking an animal that would actually quailify for the P&Y “book”. At the ripe old age of 18, I did just that, I was lucky enough to take a black bear that would make the “book”. I also remember after some years claiming that I would never do so again! I had become involved in the taxidermy and archery business. Anyone in this type of business can tell you, you will meet some of the worst, and some of the best people around. The problem is at times you will not be able to tell them apart, especially if there is a “big” buck involved! I have seen the best of friends become enemies because of the “book” status given to the animal.

   Today, when all that seems to matter is the “size” of  anything, (examples: automobiles, houses, viagra, breast implants etc…) it seems that today’s generation of hunters lack the knowledge of their origin. Organizations like P&Y began record keeping to prove the hunting efficiency of the bow & arrow as a viable tool in big game conservation and management. Today the “name” of the organization is USED by many who wish to promote themselves or their business.  

   At this point in life, I do believe it is necessary to have a history/archive type of “book” that list the traditional types of equipment that are used to take big game today. So now I’ve changed my mind again and I will enter an animal that qualifies but only to prove that my chosen type of equipment is a viable hunting weapon and a part of archery history.

[Mark U]

I've always looked at record books about like I look at obituaries.  If you didn't know the person personally, the name is kind of meaningless, but the particulars of their life and accomplishments are usually interesting.

  Compton's is more interesting than P&Y, in that regard, but I really wouldn't mind if the names were absent.

  I quit P&Y when the voting membership relaxed the equipment rules.  Figured the manufacturers had enough influence to get their way, and it would be a downhill slide.

  On the other hand, when you guys post pics of your animals on here, I'm more interested in the picture of the hunter than the animal.  Go figure.

[waknstak IL]

I've never had an animal scored. But I don't really look down on those who have either. Guess I'm just kind of neutral on this one.

[coaster500]

Here’s my Pope and Young library. No point deductions here....no cheaten just good eaten  

 

The biggest buck I've taken didn't eat any good at all. Don't get me wrong if I get a crack at a monster I'll take it but I am just as pumped up when some good eats steps out