I see two kinds of hunters. There are the traditional hunters for who hunting is a culture, a way of life or even an expression of spirituality. For these hunters, everything about hunting is a personal relationship and deeply meaningful.

Over the past 15 years or so, a new kind of hunter has emerged. This new hunter is a recreationist and is a boon to the "industry". But the recreationist hunter, if denied the annual traditions of the hunt, would be just as happy playing golf or tennis or water skiing.

Recreationist hunters have no problem with the WHA just because it's all aboutentertainment and a fast buck. Traditional hunters are deeply offended exactly because it's all about entertainment and a fast buck.A personal relationship is being turned into somethingpornographic.

The WHA has no respect. As I see it, it's the difference between love and prostitution.