The silence is deafening! Must have struck some nerves!
Seriously folks, This IS the best hunting web site, bar none!
We do need to lighten up some though! This is a place to share, and learn more about hunting! Aplace to brag a little, and even debate issues!
But when we have one, or two threads that are light-hearted, and a dozen that question legal hunters ethics, and degenerate into name-calling, we get out of balance, and loose focus of what we are all about!

While "legal," and "ethical," are not always 100% the same things, there are times when "common sence," should prevail!
"Poaching," is a very strong term! Just because somone does things differently than we do, does NOT make them a "poacher!" In fact, many things that are illegal in one state, may be perfectly legal, and accepted in another state!
So again I say, "if it is legal, I WILL support it, or at least be quiet, and respectful of other hunters rights!"
Does anyone here seriously think for one minute, that the Anti's care aboutHOW hunting is outlawed?
Do you think that if one "style" of hunting is banned, that they won't try to ban other hunting styles too?
Do you think that if handguns are banned, that they will leave rifles, and shotguns alone?
Does anybody think that if guns are outlawed, bowhunting will be left legal?
Get real! Spend a little more effort, fighting the Anti's, andnot cutting our own throats!
Remember, reserve the word "poacher," for real outlaws! Not for Sportsmen/women who are trying to do the right things!
Again, Happy New Years, and Happy Hunting!