Norm Johnson's remarks on the future of bowhunting

[Brian Krebs]

Gerep
    In the fifties and sixties and early seventies; Marion Johnson; who had a habit of lighting matches with his thumb; used to go to the Michigan legislature and warn that the chemicals being dumped into the marshes and waters of Michigan was a horrible thing that needed controls.
  Every year he testified to that; and every year he was laughed at; and then; when the situation was that he was right; others stepped in and became the warriors.
  He was forgotten. He was a 'nobody'. He also was right.
   He lived at least part time near the Chippawa river near Barryton; where I met him through my Uncle Dan Robbins; who was a leader in conservation movements in Michigan. When he had a disabling stroke that in time led to his death; he was totally forgotten.
  I say what I say; not to gain notority; I have learned that its just not the point; and way to seldom to your credit.
  I know Gene Wensels movie is really good; but its already seemed to fall from our attentions.
  And it is really good for all hunters; and traditional hunters the same.
             Brian

[korn stalker]

I agree with Louis, he nailed this thread back on page #2.....

[Brian Krebs]

Korn stalker: yep.

[doctorbrady]

Huckleberry,
My guess as to why some of the "who's who" are not talking has to do with the politically charged nature of this debate.  When you earn part of your living from trad folks, you stand to alienate yourself from either the self described "purists" or the "big tent" guys by taking one side or the other.  
As for me, I am who I am.  I have my own beliefs as dose everyone hear, yet I respect the beliefs of others...even when I think they are a little misguided   .  I continue to agree with GEREP point for point.  I commend you for clearly stating and supporting your beliefs.  I continue to see some of the same old "we're better than them" mentality which saddens me for our sport.  Some, I believe, do things simply so they can feel a little superior than another.  It's human nature, I guess, but unfortunate.
I guess, in the end, this will be a debate often argued, but never settled.  There will always be strong opinions on both sides.  The best that we can do is respect one another's choices and beliefs, and live as good stewards and examples of our sport.  Best wishes to everyone who participated in this discussion.