A loosing battle
 

Ok I try to keep my mouth shut but thats it, i had it up to here[:@]. We are in a crutial time with out sport, our past time and to many of us our culture. We are being attacked from every angle, now ive seen it from with in our own circle. I was chattin to some friends in this site when I was critisized about my sign in name. No one mentioned. People the only way to win this one is to stick together and give up not an inch!!!. Some aspects about what we do may not apeal to everyone but it is what we are and whoe we are, I for one will not change to fit what is "acceptable" so it does not offend any one. We have a huge following with many members (hunting, fishing, trapping) and the only way we will win is to stick together and be ourselves. How would the bow hunters like it if the gun hunters said "yeah they are not as ethical as us so...." or "Yeah get rid of the spring bear hunt, we dont really hunt them at that time". Well that is whats happening and as a result we will lose. So NO!!!!!!! I will not change my log in name or any other part of who I am, Iwill not let the PETA, Humane Society, Animal Rights Etc..... win.

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hehe

This was a great post.


Makes me want to change my name to "Bull Eye".

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Spot,

Don't sweat it, I have seen worse on this very site. To me it's just that a screen name, it means nothing. Becides just because you visit a bow hunting forum does not mean that's all you do does it? No if you are a multi animal hunter like myself and most outhers here, a spot light is legal. For instance while hunting coyotes here in Illinois during the 24hr period you can use a hand held spot light to hunt with. Maybe this person should explore other hunting avenues eh?

There are some people here that think the sun rises and sets on bow hunting only and never experience other types of hunting. It's narrow minded people who say such things before thinking first. And your right, people like that (I like to call them elitists) will only provide ammunition to the anti's of the world by infighting.

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Hey dont get me wrong the name is for the humor value only, but if there is (in any state or province) a law that alows you to hunt with a ligh then by all means go for it. Im just saying that if you hunt there for you are, having said that by god stick together and dont forget that what we do is all the same on all ends of the scale. Stick together and we will be able to pass what we are down to our grand kids, worry about fitting in and be afraid to offend someone that does not agree with what we do, then its lost.

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I must be a real bad dude. I spot deer for fun ,it is legal in pa. and a family recreation to jump in the car and show the kids deer

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We can all sit here and discuss the pros and cons of personal hunting choices (ex., dog hunting, deer drives, crossbow hunting ...etc).

But I agree with Spot Light.

If there's a law for it, then by all means everyone should feel free to do it without remorse.

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Yup, a spot light is a handy tool for finding the buck you want to hunt in the fall. I have one in the back seat of my car right now:eek:

I'm not sure who's throwing stones at you but it appears to have you Fired up a bit and IMO that's great if it adds another hunter who's going to stand up for the sport and be heard. I'm forever preaching how the average hunter takes for granted what we have and makes no attempt to preserve the heritage we hold so dear. After a couple of close brushes with the anti's (we've won sofar but they're back at it again) I know just how important it is to be active and a spokes person for the spot 24 hours a day if neccesary.

After defeating a referendum on baning bear hunting over bait just this last Nov 2, the antis are trying to push that same crap legislation through the state house to ban baiting and the use of hounds and if I'm not mistaken they are trying to ban bear trapping as well. It is obvious they will push this until they get it through but still the normal Joe hunter isn't informed and certainly isn't active in defeating the sport.

I urge all of us to get rowled up over this. Uniting simple isn't enough anymore. The key to our soprt lies in getting informed, being active, and adding to our number with our best resources, our children.

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other names that you could have chosen

Poacher
Gut Pile
Gut Shot
Hit & Lost
Missed Again
0 fer 12
lung blood
guts & blood & gore
I Killed Bambi
I ate Bambi
Leghold Trap with teeth

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That might be pushing it Data:eek::D

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some people are just bored and have nothing better to do. it is all around us, everyday

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I have found Archers tend to be more confrontational about their particular type of hunting. I see more name calling and berating in archery forums than any other. I addressed this once in a post and found it is not everyone, or even the majority. But a handfull who keep the pot stired.

dont sweat it

By the way, I spot light hogs. Perfectly legal, and perfectly ethical, being I shot them to eat.

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I spot light deer every chance I get..........It's a great scouting tool. It is legal where I live as long as you have no weapons handy.

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I go spotlighting as well. As Cardeer mentioned, it is legal in Pennsylvania to recreationally spotlight for scouting purposes, etc... .... as long as it is done before 11 pm, not at any buildings or livestock and as long as there aren't any weapons in the vehicle....

...oh, and not during our gun season.

:)

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i've spotlighted hogs here in florida for scouting. i odn't see the problem. if it's legal someone shouldn't criticize another for doing something that they feel is wrong. yes you're free to an opinion but some people take it way to far. as long as it's legal i don't have a problem with. i may not agree with it but that doesn't mean i'm going to put someone down about it.

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oh, that's priceless stuff right there. 0 fer 12 had me rolling.

how about
'the pod'
'out of season'
'hitemnfergetm'
'i don't eat it'.

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oh, that's priceless stuff right there. 0 fer 12 had me rolling.

'hitemnfergetm'
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That's just as good.

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Don't pay any attention to the crap Spot Light ,we know a name is just a name and it really doesn't matter what other's think of it as long as your happy with it . We're all here to share info and stories ,so if you want to enjoy yourself here don't let the other's get to you. Everyone get's alittle rousing from time to time you just need to ignore them.

Nubo

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(LMAO):D I agree with the others don`t sweat it Spot light. Its not legal where I hunt but if it was I most definitely do it..rta47

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I read that and a universal name comes to mind... G. Taulman!

But yet many here support him. There will always be a few that will hurt the sport they live to love, for greed and/or jealousy. This is a great site to become aware of the issues that threaten the sport and create real problems. I wouldn't sweat the little ones, a name is just a name.

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ATV Rider
Crossbow Shooter
Brown & Its Down
Doe Killer
I shot at a deer at 112 yards
mechanical head lover (my gawd wouldn't THAT get some attention !)
***** Bowhunter
strapped to the hood
wasted the meat
Muzzy's Suck
Thunderhead's Suck
Magnus's Suck
Cabela's Suck
Peta Member
HSUS
I hate P&Y
I Luv Chuck




- Taulman was a good one !


a couple more good ones

- USO Outfitter Supporter
- I love non-resident fees
- limit non-residents more
- what the hell was THAT ?
- poached a sheep
- I love baiting

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Ouch,that hurts my ribs I'm laughing so hard.