ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag
I've never entered an animal or joined, but I should have. A great organization that was at the forefront for bowhunter rights and gave credibility to bowhunting more than any organization in history. I never understood them being labled as elitist. They established rules for their club which most bowhunters followed whether they were members or not and used as their standard for many years. It gave us structure.
Many modern day bowhunters scoff at their beliefs and standards because they truly don't understand the rules of fair chase...........its the anything goes mentality I suppose
. Thats sad.
The reason I said elitist is not because they won't allow crossbow entries into their club book. It is because they are actively lobbying to end crossbow hunting in archery seasons. I do find it sad because it really puts a shadow over the good that they do IMO. Luckily for them my opinion isn't worth the air I use to express it.