I know a lot of stuff is bought on-line. Shoot, 99% of my business is done on-line.

However, I know what I'm talking about here--it doesn't take a genious to figure it out. I used to work in construction--I was around a lot of different people. September rolls around, people start talking about "dusting the bow off" and getting ready. I live out in the country as well--again, around September, I'll start seeing the occassional 3-D target or bag target start appearing in a yard here or there. When Wal-Mart does put out their archery gear, if they put it out a little early it just sits there for the most part, then for 2-3 weeks it dissapears, then what's left gets put on clearance. Again, it doesn't take a genious to figure it out.

Back when we had a lot of local shoots, I'd try to round up folks I knew bowhunted to give it a try. Most wouldn't go--their bow was already "put up" and wouldn't be out again until next season.

Not trying to imply everywhere is the same as here, but my guess is there isn't a lot of difference--hunters are hunters, people are people. I know how it is in my area anyway.

What's the deal with this "limiting opportunities for other hunters"? Who said nobody should be allowed to hunt with a crossbow? My personal feelings are there are separate seasons for different weapons. I haven't heard anyone protesting because they can't use a 30-'06 in muzzleloader season because--is that not limiting opportunities?

I see it like this. I have a bad ankle--I'm stuck in a brace for the rest of my life. Due to this, I'm limited on how far I can walk, and the terrain I can walk on. Do you think that I should be able to take an ATV into places that normally allows foot traffic only? If not, why not? Wouldn't that be limiting my opportunities?

How about hunts I can't afford--should I get gov't help or a cheaper tag so my opportunities aren't limited? I'd really love to go to Hawaii and hunt wild goats, but I can't afford the air fare (and ATV rental when I get there). Should I be offered help?


Life ain't fair--some folks won't be able to hunt Bighorn sheep, some folks won't be able to hunt elk, some folks won't be able to hunt with a bow. I hate it for anyone who can't enjoy the sport, but I don't think the sport should be changed to accomodate them, any more than I think I should be allowed to use an ATV in elk country or have the gov't pay for a hunt in HI I can't afford.

Chad