I'm not going to debate what another poster said. Whether I agree or disagree, I'm not him and he's not me. I'm also not going to discuss the Michigan Bowhunters. I don't live there, and am not a member.

As far as me...I hunt with folks that think all real bows are whittled from trees, and I hunt with some who make P&Y's equipment restrictions look like a Model T.

About some trad shooters being a-holes towards compound shooters...I've been seing that for almost 20 years now. It's nothing new. I also just had the "pleasure" of seeing a high-tech shooter on the Bowsite IL Conference basically say that 99% of all trad shooters should stay out of the woods because they wound everything. I suppose ignorance cuts both ways.

As far as P&Y's rules of fair chase and equipment restrictions...I only know a small handful of people who bay and caw over it. With rare exceptions, the rest of the "bowhunting wisdom" that comes out of their mouths turns my stomachs. Some of these folks would need two promotions just to rise to the level of slobs. I'm not saying that the two are mutually inclusive. But rather, that I've noticed a certain trend here.

And by the way, P&Y is a private organization who's rules and restrictions govern no wildlife laws in any state. They are set up exclusively for members, and those wishing to enter animals for recognition from their organization. No one is legally bound to anything they say, just because they say it.

Arthur, pal, we've played probably 22 rounds of this game already. In the end though, I still respect you, but we just have a different opinion. I agree, the bath water needs a change. I'm just not ready to shove the baby down the drain in the process.

JRW