I knew where you were coming from all along. Its great that you have come to realize that you are membersomething bigger than yourself and bigger than one person. All of the hunting community are necessary to the continuance of hunting and hunting traditions, whatever those traditions may be.

Considering the fact that there are so many differing views and understandings among individuals, I think it is beneficial, every now and then, to reflect on the image (and the images) we project to the non-hunting public. It also beneficial for all to realize that there isn't just one way to be a hunter, and more than one viewpoint on what is ethical.

Canadians may be sighing relief to electing conservatives who favor hunting rights of citizens, But unlike in Canada, conservatives (supportive of gun ownership and hunting) are currentlyin decline politically and the coming years are going to be challenging regarding the maintenance of our hunting and gun ownership rights. I believe we will succeed only by sticking together and presenting an image which shows we do what we say, (as opposed tosaying what we do).