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If you dont belong to your states bowhunting organization why not? It should be required like a license .I belong to the U.B.P., SCI, and the Izaack Walton league. What clubs do you guy's belong to?
What's your excuse?
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Not a member of any archery club. If I were to join one, it would be a local/state club and not a national/international one.
U.B.P. does have my interest though, they have done a lot for bowhunting in PA.
Only excuse I have is that being in the environmental field, I don't necessarily agree with ALL the things some national organizations try to do/want to do. I would like to have a lot of information on local/state clubs as well before I would join as well. I would want to make sure that there is not something they stand for that I personally would be against.
U.B.P. does have my interest though, they have done a lot for bowhunting in PA.
Only excuse I have is that being in the environmental field, I don't necessarily agree with ALL the things some national organizations try to do/want to do. I would like to have a lot of information on local/state clubs as well before I would join as well. I would want to make sure that there is not something they stand for that I personally would be against.
I was a member of Michigan Bowhunters, but all they were interested in doing was arguing about traditional vs. modern equipment.
One group constantly pushed one side, another group pushed the other, and they always fought over the one topic. With everything else out there to focus on, that was the topic of the majority of their publications and their rendezvous.
Never again...
One group constantly pushed one side, another group pushed the other, and they always fought over the one topic. With everything else out there to focus on, that was the topic of the majority of their publications and their rendezvous.
Never again...
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I think with any organization you have to look at the larger picture. I am a member of the NRA. DO I agree with all their views? NO!! But I am a member and I do support them because they oppose the people who want to take away my rights to do what I love, that is hunt and participate in the shooting sports.
Now, I am a member and County representative for New York Bowhunters, INC. Do I agree with all their views? NO!! As I mentioned above, there are always some internal debates going on that I don't agree with, like the never ending crossbow debate here in NY, etc. However, myself and other representatives and officers of this organization are out there all the time working to support bowhunters and bowhunter's rights. We are at the state meetings, we call the papers, we call our congressman and women, we organize youth programs and teach bowhunter safety. We are doing what is needed to be done to protect our sport, so that our children can continue to do what we love so much.
Let me tell you, and I can probably speak for most state bowhunting organizations here, New York Bowhunters is the ONLY organization in NY that stands up for bowhutners. If you are not supporting your local and state organizations because of differences in opinions you have on certain issues, or becasue you dislike certain members etc, then you should either JOIN and help to change people's minds, or you should start your own organization and work to protect the sport. Its easy to sit back and complain. Thankfully, I work with dedicated bowhunters every day, people who make tremendous personal sacrifices to help our sport. These men and women are able to see the forest through the trees, and they know what has to be done to protect the sport we love.
Now, I am a member and County representative for New York Bowhunters, INC. Do I agree with all their views? NO!! As I mentioned above, there are always some internal debates going on that I don't agree with, like the never ending crossbow debate here in NY, etc. However, myself and other representatives and officers of this organization are out there all the time working to support bowhunters and bowhunter's rights. We are at the state meetings, we call the papers, we call our congressman and women, we organize youth programs and teach bowhunter safety. We are doing what is needed to be done to protect our sport, so that our children can continue to do what we love so much.
Let me tell you, and I can probably speak for most state bowhunting organizations here, New York Bowhunters is the ONLY organization in NY that stands up for bowhutners. If you are not supporting your local and state organizations because of differences in opinions you have on certain issues, or becasue you dislike certain members etc, then you should either JOIN and help to change people's minds, or you should start your own organization and work to protect the sport. Its easy to sit back and complain. Thankfully, I work with dedicated bowhunters every day, people who make tremendous personal sacrifices to help our sport. These men and women are able to see the forest through the trees, and they know what has to be done to protect the sport we love.
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You dont think you should belong imagine watching dvds telling your grandkids or your kids telling theirs "Yea i used to hunt just like that man that was the good old days" Dont think for a second it cant or wont happen.Every club argues amongst themselves but i bet they do more good that no one notices. Take Pa for instance 4000 members in the UBP and PA has 200,000 plus bowhunters something is wrong with that.But we got a bow only season this year for bears yea its only 2 days but its a start.They also kept crossbows out of bow season mostly ( sore subject everywhere) and got a longer season into the rut.
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I belong to several other organizations but Michigan Bowhunters is one that I decided I was no longer in agreement with. Sorry if you thought I was bashing all orinizations.Meleagris1 said:
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Absolutely not, just my thoughts, I wasn't directing my comments at anyone in particular.old Graybeard said:
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More regulations on bowhunters
Many may not agree with the state organation and its elected officials.
That should be a choice.
I can donate money to many state organztions without being a member of a club.
State Wildlife Officers Assc. works for me. Those guys need the support.
Many may not agree with the state organation and its elected officials.
That should be a choice.
I can donate money to many state organztions without being a member of a club.
State Wildlife Officers Assc. works for me. Those guys need the support.
Also note that just because you are not a member of an organization (like Daniel Boone said), you can still support that organization. I attend benefit shoots for state bowhunting organizations, have attended NRA dinners, etc. yet I am not a member of any groups.
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UBP, as you can see by my avatar. Also NRA, as by my trucks liscence plate which reads NRA4USA. Also Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited.
A LAW that requires a bowhunter to belong to a club?? The LAST thing the sport needs is another law. I belong to NO clubs, no excuses. Maybe I should.............but I don't as of today. I'd sooner quit hunting than support anybody that would advocate a law requiring a person to belong to an organization in order to obtain a license.WATERFOWLER said:
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Your exactly right we don't need another law governing our hunting. Last time I checked this is a free country and if you decide to join a club then go for it but, you don't have to try and shove it down others throats that they HAVE join just because you did or because you want them to. I understand the reason you feel the way you do or why you posted the subject but, you need to let other decide for themselves instead of forcing something like that onto others. Hope you know where I'm coming from as well.pizzle said:
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So you guys that dont support our sport what do you do for it ? Do you donate time and a youth field day? Do you donate meat that you wont use or have excess of?That a pretty poor attitude " Id quit hunting if they made me join " Whys that, so you would rather quit that give up in a fight? (To protect your sport). Man i hope you dont carry much money in your wallet !
Just remember if your not part of the solution your part of the problem. So you cant complain!
Just remember if your not part of the solution your part of the problem. So you cant complain!
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I used to belong to a butt load of state and national/international oranizations. But unfortunitly that can be very expensive, especailly when one is not working. So I had to narrow it down to one state org (UBNJ) and one national org (Bowhunters Defence Coalition)
Plus I try to do what i can with my website and speakin to people.
I know alot of people are turned off to helping because they think its gonna take too much effort or life changing events. Guys this simply isnt true; you can can in the little way.
Plus I try to do what i can with my website and speakin to people.
I know alot of people are turned off to helping because they think its gonna take too much effort or life changing events. Guys this simply isnt true; you can can in the little way.
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