I tell you what the real shame. In my opinion its ignoring problems that arise in the Hunting world in the name of us all being banded together. Its the fear of discussing issues that directly affect hunting because we don't want to hurt other peoples feelings. Its the fear of bringing to light issues that are killing Hunting as we know it because we don't want to rock the boat.

Rocking the boat is good. Asking questions are good. Discussions are good.

Being unable to stabilize the boat, answer the questions or respond to the discussions is what kills us as a Hunting community. We have lost much in the past 20 years as a Hunting community. Bear hunting, cougar hunting, trapping, dove hunting ........... why ? Becuase in large part we as a Hunting society didn't address the glaring issues at hand - and because we did nothing, the other side did. Being inactive in whats going on in the world of hunting is one of the worst things we can do. Its so easy to sit back and say "well, it doesn't affect me " but I'm telling you it DOES affect you, and your children. Rarely does anything happen in this world that doesn't come back to affect you and yours in some way.

Canned Hunting is a huge issue right now. You might not think it is - but it is. PETA and animal rights groups love them because they can sway public opinions by using them as poster child's to represent Hunting. Of course, canned hunting places do NOT represent Hunting ......... but 90% of the population doesn't know that. Sitting back and doing nothing will lead to exaclty the same places that doing nothing to help preserve cougar hunting led, or spring bear hunting, or dove hunting or trapping.

So while I believe in being a close knit Hunting society, I also think there should be some things that are not acceptable. The POD shouldn't be allowed. Night Hunting shouldn't be allowed. Canned Hutning should not be allowed. Deer farms and the transportations of cervids that can spread CWD and other diseases should not be allowed to go unchecked and unregulated.

These things and many more the Hunting Community needs to address, even if it means monitoring our own and policing our own and calling things that are NOT in Hunting's best intrest out for what they are.