Hey guys....I was NOT a fan of the original concept. Here's a copy of my original e-mail to
David:
Mr. Farbman:
As a lifelong outdoorsman…..your fornication of a tradition that I hold dear (read – WHA) is simply……..sickening. You’re going to do more to HURT hunting…..than I could have ever imagined one man doing.
I hope you reconsider……
Sincerely,
Which was followed up by THIS response to him (When he asked if I had seen his latest press release).
David:
The fact that you’re now killing the animals does nothing to change my view of your endeavor (I assume that’s what you’re referring to when you mention your press release). I simply assumed you either found out…..or got word that the MI powers-that-be were going to deem your darting plan “illegal”.
As a lifelong hunter…..I can only hope that some day….my 14 yr old son will understand what I’ve been trying to teach him about: respecting traditions; respecting the game we hunt (THIS IS HUGE!!); ETHICS; respect for the land we hunt on; etc… . I’ll have become a “successful” hunter…..when he looks at me and says …”ya know dad….I think I ‘get it’”.
David….you just don’t “get it”. To coin a phrase from my days on a Harley……”If I have to explain it….You wouldn’t understand”. From the pages of forums I’ve read on the internet….I am NOT alone in my thinking. From the looks of things….the sponsors that were on board to begin with…..have thankfully bailed…fearing backlash from their involvement in such an endeavor. There’s nothing that this format stands for……that I would want MY son to learn from.
By the way……why did you take down the catchy trailer with the hot women?????....lol Now THAT is what hunting is all about!
I’m sure you’ll find other sponsors to support this…..I just won’t be buying any of their products.
Jeff
Now.....does THIS sound like I was on his side.....lol?
I'm not NOW, either....but I'll say it again....it took a lot of guts to call me after that exchange....and it was at HIS persistence. I'll give the man credit for wanting to open a dialogue.
jeff