Author Topic: Worst Idea Ever...HUNTING ALERT!!! READ & EMAIL! (Read 60059 times)

kawika b · « **Reply #440 on:** June 16, 2006, 11:57:00 AM »

got a response from mrs.belyea. her and her colleagues sound to be genuinely interested in making an effort to halt WHA's intentions. thank god for good people. soldier on gang.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #441 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:04:00 PM »

Pope & Young have finally released their statement.

Pope & Young Club Nixes
Proposed “Hunt” Tournament

CHATFIELD, MN — A recent announcement by the World Hunting Association has raised significant concerns within the Pope and Young Club. According to WHA publicity releases, a televised tournament series featuring “professional hunters” is slated for broadcast this coming fall. Competitors reportedly will seek to tranquilize deer within high-fence game farm properties. Lucrative prizes are to be awarded to individuals collecting the biggest or most captive deer during televised “hunts.” Both bows and firearms will be used to deliver the tranquilizing agents.

“Hunting is not a ‘catch and release’ proposition,” said P&Y President M. R. James. “Nor is it intended to be an entertaining public spectacle. The Pope and Young Club certainly does not want its organization identified with this type of commercial endeavor, either directly or indirectly. That includes any reference to P&Y-class animals or the use of our measuring system to determine the score of captive deer. This idea flies in the face of the ethical, Fair Chase bowhunting challenges our organization embraces.”

Noting that the Pope and Young Club does not accept captive animals as record book entries, Executive Secretary Kevin Hisey added: “The idea that this concept is just plain wrong goes well beyond the issue of game farms and high fences. Many responsible hunters will view it as an affront to the values, principles and integrity of hunting so many hold dear.”

Glenn29 · « **Reply #442 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:09:00 PM »

Thanks Pope and Young!

vermonster13 · « **Reply #443 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:11:00 PM »

We still need the e-mail address for PSE though. We can't let them go undecided.

We also need for all Michigan members to really start jumping on their politicians and everyone else to start contacting their own.

This is real important, if you want explicit reasons why PM me.

BigRonHuntAlot · « **Reply #444 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:48:00 PM »

Hey guys, We might get more of a response if the Stop World Hunt was at the top of all of the forums. It seems like some of the people dont visit the POW WOW often. Can we get this out to some of the other popular forums?

Emmons · « **Reply #445 on:** June 16, 2006, 01:03:00 PM »

Sorry that was an old e-mail address the new is [email protected]

vermonster13 · « **Reply #446 on:** June 16, 2006, 01:04:00 PM »

States of concern at this time are

Michigan
Colorado
Kansas

To keep you aware of possible venues folks.

MI_Bowhunter · « **Reply #447 on:** June 16, 2006, 02:21:00 PM »

I've been trying to hit all the MI contacts. As a resident (and a voter) I want them to know my feelings.

So far I've sent mails to the Governers office, DNR, Legislative representatives, MBH, .... Anyone I can think off ...

If anyone has a specific local (MI) official, office or business that I can target as a resident let me know.

For local offices we should get as many people in the respective states as possible to write/call in.

Marvin M. · « **Reply #448 on:** June 16, 2006, 02:21:00 PM »

Don't forget Polaris. I tried to call them, like some have said here and was put on hold. I'm going to find my local dealer and make a personal visit to talk to the owner/manager.

If we start from the bottom instead of the top, we still might be able to do some good with them. I know that they are already on the WorldHunt web site for giving away an ATV, but maybe we can shake them up a little by going to the local dealers.

Redfeathers · « **Reply #449 on:** June 16, 2006, 02:59:00 PM »

All signed up, let's keep this rolling!!!

Brent

Terry Green · « **Reply #450 on:** June 16, 2006, 03:16:00 PM »

Ron.....have at it!!! Start a thread on any you want, and put a link to this page in your topic.

We are covered up at the moment sir.

Terry Green · « **Reply #451 on:** June 16, 2006, 03:33:00 PM »

BTW......I meant to address Clint's post.

This thread at the moment is better served not being stuck at the top....aint got time to explain sir!....I'll try to later.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #452 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:09:00 PM »

Guys we really need to start hammering on Michigan. All PMs on the subject are welcome.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #453 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:32:00 PM »

The Boone and Crockett Club does not support the WHA in what they are doing as it violates our basic positions on fair chase and ethical hunting.

Thank you for your thoughtful inquiry.

Regards,

George

George A. Bettas
Executive Director
Boone and Crockett Club
250 Station Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
( 406-542-1888 ext. 206
Fax 406-542-0784
* [email protected]

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #454 on:** June 16, 2006, 07:50:00 PM »

I think all these notes of support are great, but you know what...those guys need to start putting their money where their mouth is and get their high powered lawyers working on the MI legislature, Kansas and Colorado legislatures too..and in Washington as well. These groups have all the bucks to run a campaign like this and make it successful.

I hope they are all beginning to understand that this thing is close to being out of our hands, Vermonster.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #455 on:** June 16, 2006, 08:33:00 PM »

Yes Ray, it is getting very close to being an issue for the courts unfortunately. We have people lined up aganist us that are being dug out of their holes that it will take more than letters to fight unfortunately. legislative action may be are only recourse soon and this is why we need Michigan members to be very involved right now as well as Colorado and Kansas to start some preventive measures.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #456 on:** June 16, 2006, 09:56:00 PM »

USSA Statement on New Tournament Hunting Organization- (06/16)

A new tournament hunting organization has been announced, the World Hunting Organization. It will outfit tournament participants with tranquilizing drugs and darting equipment. The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance has concerns about:

* The potential for misuse of dangerous drugs by lay people,

* The potential for their misuse in the case of unrecovered animals,

* Their impact on non-target species who might feed on carcasses,

* The scattering in the field of syringes that could be found by children,

* A competition that treats wildlife solely as a commercial commodity.

There appear to be a number of legal issues to be overcome (IE. the distribution to participants of drugs tightly controlled by the Food and Drug Administration).

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance will have no part of the organization.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #457 on:** June 16, 2006, 10:20:00 PM »

An article from the NY Post on this thing.

http://www.nypost.com/sports/hunting_tour_has_no_shot_sports_ken_moran.htm

Timberghost · « **Reply #458 on:** June 16, 2006, 11:08:00 PM »

Good Article and OUTSTANDING position!

vermonster13 · « **Reply #459 on:** June 17, 2006, 10:00:00 AM »

Bass Pro Shops has posted their stand on this on their web site now.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.CFPage?appID=34&template=news_display.cfm&newsID=179

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