ALERT WHA so far and where we need to go ALERT

[vermonster13]

Here is a list of those who have come out against the WHA one way or another.

Pope & young
Safari Club International
Boone & Crockett
NFAA
USSA
NSSF
NRA
Cabelas
Bass Pro Shops
Matthews
ROSS
Newberry
Merlin USA
Martin Archery
Eastman Outfitters
G5 Outdoors
Xtreme Scents
Muzzy
Pinwheel Products
Outdoors Life
New York Post
Detroit Free Press
and a few I've missed

Looks like a pretty good list, not really. Even with all the noise being made over this to many companies are unaware or taking a wait and see attitude.

Now for some frightening facts. The CEO of the WHA has hundreds of millions of dollars in property in Michigan. The DNR, AG Dept and MVMA don't have official positions on this kind of "hunt" and are waiting for the Atty Generals office to clear up the legality for them. The Governor of Michigan has served on many committees with the WHA chairman. A prominent Michigan politician worked for him. He could be the next mayor of Detroit if decided to run or Congressman or Senator according to publications in Michigan. He is popular in Michigan urban centers where hunting isn't much of the populaces lives and many voters reside. It is an election year for the governor. He has made many contributions to political campaigns in Michigan and other states. They have a whole law office in their employ.

We need the big organiztions who have made statements to do more. We aren't going to stop this with just hunting sponsors walking away. Hunters aren't the target market and they want non-traditional sponsors, this is being aimed to draw in the urban yuppie who is bored with golf.

WE NEED LEGAL ACTION AND INJUNCTIONS STARTED BY SOME OF THESE GROUPS WHO HAVE BEEN COLLECTING OUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DUES FOR YEARS. WE NEED THEM TO STEP IN OR I FEAR THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN. THE MORE I LEARN THE MORE NERVOUS I BECOME AND MANY WHO SHOULD BE OUR ALLIES AREN"T TAKING THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH!!!!!

[vermonster13]

We need members of these organizations to start jumping on the leadership to get some opposition going. All of you guys have been great but there is only so much we can do.

can I count on you guys in this?

[Danny Rowan]

I have contacted the NRA, NRA-ILA and NAHC and asked that they come out publicly against this and bring legal action to help stop it both at a national level and state level. I am a life member of both organizations. Guess we will see if my dues are worth anything.

Danny

[Texasrecurve]

I will do anything I can to halt this misadventure. The NRA for sure needs to step up and start legal action.

TR

[Pinecone]

You can add Women Hunters, Inc. to the list.  As a Board member and VP of Communications for them, I've obtained concensus to send them a formal letter of non-support.  Further, that correspondence (with appropriate revisions) will also go to any sponsors.
I talked to the folks at Thompson Center and both Larry W. and Greg Ritz are in Africa right now.  Larry's assistant will get them the info, however.

Claudia

[Pinecone]

Here is the letter from Women Hunters, Inc.

Mr. Farbam:

The Board and leadership of Women Hunters, Inc. have recently become aware of your new organization called World Hunt.  Unfortunately, having spent some time researching your program platform, we have decided to send you a letter of non-support.

As an organization devoted to promoting our hunting heritage with women and their families, we can not endorse any program that verbally espouses the virtues of hunting while then endangering the lives of wildlife through tranquilization for the purposes of human entertainment.  Further, we believe that the false image of hunters and the hunt that such a program will covey to the non-hunting public is not only irresponsible, but in our view, unethical.

Please be advised that this correspondence will be further duplicated to any of the would-be sponsors of World Hunt in an effort to encourage them to reconsider any business alignment with your organization while your current stated objectives remain in place.

Sincerely,


Claudia A. Eisenmann
Vice President of Communications
Women Hunters, Inc.

[vermonster13]

Everyone needs to read this and get involved to the best of their abilities. This is one we could lose if we don't get some of the big folks moving on it.

[Don Thomas]

You can add the Montana Bowhunters Association to the list. I would suggest that everyone contact their own state organizations about doing the same. Don

[Hornseeker]

Why isn't NAHC on that list yet??

I agree Vermonster, there has got to be BIG action taken by the big guns... WE will have to contact everyone we can....every Michigan hunter that is against this needs to contact there representatives...ASAP.
Ernie

[MI_Bowhunter]

Looks like you can add Michigan Bow Hunters to the list of those opposed to WHA.  Email From MBH:

Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:55:29 -0400
From: [email protected]
Subject: WHA

Michigan Bow Hunters Association is preparing our statement against this organization to post on our web page and we will also be attanding the MUCC Convention this week to speak against the WHA.
 
Lou Leavens
President, MBH

[vermonster13]

If any members of the Michigan Bow Hunters here could get the group to contact the Michigan States Atty Office with concerns about this event, it would be greatly appreciated. My not being a resident seems to effect how much weight they give my e-mails and such.

[IB]

TTT

[Ray Hammond]

ttt

[LouCompton]

The MD Bowhunters Society voted at the meeting this past weekend to take a position aginst WHA and to send a letter saying so to WHA and any sponsors.

[vermonster13]

Here is an updated (mostly) list and some articles out against the WHA.

Tradgang.com
Quality Deer Management Association
Pope and Young
Safari Club International
Boone and Crockett
North American Bowhunter Coalition
Untied States Sportsman's Alliance
National Field Archery Association
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Alberta Bowhunters Association
Montana Bowhunters Association
Michigan Bowhunters
Maryland Bowhunters Society
Millenium Tree Stands
Summit Tree Stands
Cabelas
Bass Pro Shops
Women's Hunters, Inc.
Bowtech
Martin Archery
Mathews Inc.
Merlin USA
Newberry Bows
Ross Archery
Eastman Outdoors
G5
Pneu-Dart
Xtreme Scents
Muzzy
Mossy Oak/BioLogic
Natural Gear
Pinwheel Products
Bowhunt America
Wild TV
Whitetail Fanatic Magazine
Outdoor Life Magazine
New York Post
Detroit Free Press
Archerytalk.com

     http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...1233/GPGsports    
     http://www.altoonamirror.com/Sports/...articleID=2726    
     http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...TS09/606220306    
     http://washingtontimes.com/sports/20...1335-3440r.htm    
     http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pb...06200334/1003/    
     http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pb...606180369/1127    
     http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports...17weighin.html    
     http://www.columbian.com/sports/loca...6news36146.cfm    
     http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13529124/site/newsweek/    
     http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2...6152006/199218    
     http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/14815229.htm    

And Website Blogs:

  Will replace when I get the chance. Not working for some reason at this time.

and Many many etcs........

Also can anyone get me a TBM statement so I can officially add them to the list?

[jindydiver]

The blog links are incomplete and don't work

[vermonster13]

I removed them. I'll try to hunt them down when I get back in a week. Sorry about that.

[Aram]

I had sent the letter bellow to mossy oak a couple of weeks ago. I just received their answer (in bold bellow.) If they just came out they need to be congratulated on it.
Thanks all,
Aram


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 10:36 PM
To: Joedee Henry
Subject: WHA

I have a quick question regarding Mossy Oak's stance towards the World
Hunt Association. I have not heard MO decrying this abomination publicly
and I have even heard (though not officialy) that MO might even support
WHA in their shameful enterprise. I will not bore you with a lecture on
what I think huntig is or is not, I believe I have made my position
clear. Please let me know what yours is.
Be assured that I will share your response, or lack thereof, with anyone
who will listen. Also be assured that should you chose to support the
WHA I will not only stop buying your products but will also stop wearing
any and all products I own that carry your logo.
Thank you for your attention,
Aram Oarcea
Accord, New York

Joedee Henry wrote:

The Mossy Oak family would like to respond to recent questions regarding
our stand on the WHA. We would like to state, unequivocally, that Mossy
Oak has never been, nor will ever be, directly or indirectly connected
to the World Hunting Association.

Joedee Henry
Public Relations Content Manager
Mossy Oak
Post Office Box 757
200 East Main Street
West Point, Mississippi 39773
(662) 494-8859 ext.234
(662) 494-8742 fax

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I thought so. Congratulations!!!  Soo good to hear from you. I will make sure your answer is heard. I know many who will feel releaved to hear your answer and happy to continue supporting Mossy Oak.

Thank you,
Aram Oarcea
Accord NY

[2-BIG]

I received the same e-mail earlier today. They have a lifetime supporter in me now!

[killthewabbit]

IDHA Indiana Deer Hunter's Association Statement:

"The Indiana Deer Hunters Association is against any shooting of deer behind a high fence that is not "Fair Chase". Military installations, National Wildlife Refuges as well as some ranches do offer "Fair Chase" opportunities. We also are against any drugging of an animal short of medical treatment or scientific study."
Joe Bacon
President Indiana Deer Hunters Association