Nybowhunter,

Who said it's the same as hunting free roaming animals.I certainly didn't. I contend that it, in many cases, can be much harder. Have you tried it?

I believe I have addressed the "why the fence question". If you think poachers do not reap havok on animals behind fence (and we're talking large tracks of land like the Triple Seven Ranch in Texas where many animals are born, live, and die of natural causes. These places are vast. They're a heck of a lot bigger than many of you think)you're greatly kidding yourself. As a New York hunter, I'm sure you've sat through the volleys of gun shots on opening day of deer season(unless you are one of the lucky families that has a ton of land to hunt on). Tell me that's a safe environment. I certainly wouldn't endanger my children in one of those free for alls. Talking about child abuse!While hunting in Hornell, NY., I feared for my life. I actually climbed down out of my tree stand and sat with my back to a tree. I figured Imight as well see the man that shoots me. The same thing happened to me in Maryland!

While behind high fence, I know exactly who and where poepleare at all times. The level of safetyis greatly increased. That reason alone is enough for me. I hope you don't make me elaborate...I will if necessary.

Hillybilly,

When you are ready to go on your first bison hunt, Let me know! I'd like to be there. You'll be among the 99% ofarchersthat thought they knew everything there was to know about bison. In the end, they were all given an education. That bull bison would be more than happy to turn you into blood pudding! I hope you don't mind when I tell you "I told you so"!

The problem, as I see it, arises when someone like you expects someone like me to do everything the way you do it. It would not even be an issue unlesspeople like you makeit an issue. Take away the TV cameras and the commercialization and HONESTLY what do you really care if someone is hunting behind a fence or not? How does it effect you? Give yourself a day to think about it-look deep. If you say "it portrays the wrong image", then you haven't done what I've asked of you.

Maybe our battle isn't with each other. Maybe we should focusour attention on the TV camera and the commercialization.Eliminating therecord books might not be a bad Idea either.