Worst Idea Ever...HUNTING ALERT!!! READ & EMAIL!

[knife river]

Vermonster13,  can you post the link to ESPN where they post the letter from the TradGanger?  I can't find it on their site.

[JasonV]

I've emailed polaris and not heard back - has anyone gotten any form of feedback from them?????

[Chad Sivertsen]

I've been sending emails.

Will WHA have the dubious honor of uniting animal rights groups and hunters? Maybe not shoulder to shoulder but at least on the same side of the street.

[Ben Tiller]

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  Cabela's will be releasing their statement against the WHA later today.  I just got off the phone with David Draper, director of PR, and he had just sent it off for approval from the VP's.  He is going to e-mail me a copy once it is approved, and I will post it here immediately upon receipt.  You are running out of patches for your camo, Mr. Farbman.  Beat it!  

ben **************************************************

[MI_Bowhunter]

I think a lot of people are missing the point.    I mentioned this to several people in my 3D league last night and none of them had any strong feelings one way or another.  

I also sent emails to my fellow board members at the archery club and, at this time, have not received a response from any of them. (I have received other emails from some so I know they checking)

I'm dumbfounded that these people don't see this as a threat...or a least a really bad idea.    

[MI_Bowhunter]

I emailed Polaris as well and have not recived a response.

[BigRonHuntAlot]

This is the response I got.
Dear Ron Andrews,


Thank you for contacting Polaris Consumer Service in regards to Worldhunt.


Unfortunately, I am only equipped to answer questions regarding the PurePolaris Online Store. Please contact our Corporate Office at 763-542-0500 between

8:30 am and 4:30 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.


We thank you for your inquiry and look forward to your next visit to

 http://www.purepolaris.com/Default.aspx


Sincerely,


John

Polaris Direct Consumer Service

1-800-304-6067

[email protected]

----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:34 PM
Subject: Other question/inquiry


From: Ron Andrews

Message:
I am writing to urge you to pull your sponsorship from World Hunt. This is not the way to teach our youth. I would hate to quit purchasing Polaris Products but will if your support for this is continued. RonCONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this email communication is confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and destroy all copies of this communication, including all attachments.

[BillyBobHowdieVern]

i e-mailed polaris on the link given earlier and got a response that they could only process enquiries through that e-mail and they gave me a number to call i stayed on hold for 20 mins. before i hung up (they wouldnt give me an 800 #) so i am trying to find a e-mail addy or an 800 # to them any help would be appreciated

[Arrow4Christ]

Got the same response from Polaris that Ron did.

[BillyBobHowdieVern]

thats the same one i got i still cant find a e-mail to polaris other than that one either

[Bill Carlsen]

Ditto on Poilaris

[vermonster13]

Guys we need to step up the e-mails to Bass Pro, they need to be shown that we support them making a public announcement of not supporting the WHA.

Gander Mountain
Dick's Sporting Goods
Sportsman's Warehouse


All need to be approached also.

We can convince a lot of manufacturers that the WHA is bad for business if the retail outlets they depend on let them know they won't carry products from WHA sponsors.

It's all about the money guys so lets hit them in the wallet where it hurts!

[hood_lum]

One of the problems we are going to have is that this has and is being still done in Africa on Safaris. If you do not have the money to shoot a Rhino or one of the other exotics/big 5 then you can pay to dart one and get your picture taken with it. This may be one reason why Safari Int. has experienced the infighting that was mentioned. I'm just happy that WHA came out the way they did with their mission statement so that we will have time to try and do something. Had they not attempted to say that they were what hunting was all about with their mission statement, they might have went under the radar until it was to late. Please don't think this just happened over night. The content and attitudes have been developing on our hunting DVD's and some of the hunting shows on T.V. for the past several years. It seems that a lot of people have forgot to heed what the Wenzel brothers so eliquently stated in Primal Dreams. We have to appriciate what these animals go through all year long and respect them for doing so. So keep this in mind when you see the outright commercialism of hunting as we know it with the assaults of advertising seen on most hunting broadcasts. Also keep this in mind when you see guys hooping and hollaring when they shoot a trophy dear and then run up to it to see how big it is and measure it on the spot. Keep this in mind when people sell products that state you can "Grow Your Own Trophy". Keep this in mind when your local club needs help with the kids program and you just don't have the time to help. Keep all of this in mind when you spend that almighty dollar on products. Bottom line is without money companies/organizations will not function or opperate. And like so many stated before me, do not under any circumstances give any of these people your hard earned money.
     Please do not be quick to jump on the people that voice there opinion that they can see nothing wrong with this. Instead take the time to listen to everything they have to say and then use it to better explain our stance. Then you have to break it down to them in the simplist form possible. This is the USA and they have the right to their opinion. After they have all the info most will see the WHA for what it truly is. The most important thing we can do is not let the WHA weather the storm and then go on to function down the road. I've sent the emails made the phone calls and will continue to do what ever I can to help. On the flip side, I suggest a trad gang shirt stating our oposition to the WHA with procedes going to the major organization that comes out and fights the WHA head on. I need a XXL and my brother needs a XXXL. Continue to strive brothers and sisters, nobody said any of this would be easy.

Adam Ott
Lincoln NE

[vermonster13]

Well said Ott. I agree whole heartedly. I have been striving to turn more to our side through educating them on the facts. As i have said in several posts here and elsewhere, I believe your thoughts may change as you learn more. We need allies not people who feel alienated for stating an opinion based only on what they have seen from the WHA. I have had numerous people come back to me within minutes of reading through everything and become a great help for us. Lets build this up together because many voices are heard much better my brothers and sisters!

[Ray Hammond]

One other thing, everyone. Has anybody thought to contact the WLFA in Ohio? Wildlife Legislative Fund of America. They are a group of lawyers that fight against anti hunting laws...but don't discount them if we need their help fighting to GET a law in place that keeps this sort of farce from being perpetrated on us.

I don't know anyone there...does anyone here have an access person they could get the ball rolling with?

[Aram]

Gander Mountain
Dick's Sporting Goods
Outdoorsman's Wharehouse  

Anyone have email or phone contacts for these?
Could you post?

[vermonster13]

Gander Mountain
Corporate Office
180 East Fifth Street, Suite 1300
St. Paul, MN 55101
Toll Free: 1-888-5GANDER
Phone: (651) 325-4300

[vermonster13]

My bad, should have been Sportsmans Warehouse

 http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/contactus.htm

[vermonster13]

Dick's Sporting Goods

1.877.846.9997

[Drifter]

Here's a link to the Sportsman's Alliance staff. They're a powerfull organization. I'll be sending emails....

 http://www.ussportsmen.org/interactive/features/Read1.cfm?ID=42

Here's a link to their partners and affiliates.

 http://www.ussportsmen.org/interactive/features/PARTNERLINKS.CFM