ORIGINAL: Pglasgow

Not that it applies here, but I was taught by my father that trust can only be destroyed, not earned. I was also taught that I could not trust one who could not extend trust.My father's wisdom in this matter, as all all matters to my recollection, has been dead on.

Now to your question. Even if they don't share my belief that hunting is a traditionwhich must be preserved and maintained through the maintenance and expansion of access, I do know that their funding largely comes from maximizing this philosophy. Money talks. Increased participation means more money at lower perunit cost which is what large markets are all about.