I agree, Huntingson.....and nobody worry about US being in a pissing contest (ain't gonna happen). We are friends, first and foremost.

I think I've made my "intent" clear.....I'm out.

agree

RIGHT ARM!

The complete lack of respect we show our fellow hunters speaks volumes about how others view us.
My personal experiences with trespassers has made me very cautious about sharing opportunities I have available with any other hunters.
My own land is off limits to all but a handful a life long friends and no one else is even considered.
I trap nuisance beavers from land where they are flooding timber or crops,many times these land owners ask if I would like to hunt deer or know some one who would shoot some of the deer that eat their crops. I always decline and I never tell any one because I'm afraid of whatsome onemight do or who they might take with them.

I cringe when I'm riding to work in the morning and I end up behind this one guy with a "If it's brown it's down" sticker on the back of his truck. I just don't get it.

Unfortunately, most of the time we are our own worst enemy. Ranging from idiots like the one in that article to the pi$$ing and moaning and bashing we do to each other. We're all supposed to be on the same team. Like it or not we are not the same society we were 50 years ago where hunting was accepted widely as a way of life and a tradition to be honored and respected. We have to represent ourselves to a differnt mindset of pepole these days. We have the liberal bunny hugger types that want to shed us in as bad light as possible and unfortunately people like the one in the article just reinforce that model.

Bob, LOL

Talking amoungs Hunters is one thing, LOL

Example
Dad as me how fast she went down I said "She got rubber legged real fast", I was ask the same question at work I said "Thankfully the doe went down quickly and expired"

I think very easy thing to realize, not everyone is a hunter, not every understands are lingo. I do not think GMMAT or anyone elsedisrepects animal we purse. Nor do I find his comment offensive.

Plain and simple it is common sense and the ability to read others and respect their views

Well Jeff here's the deal..And make it personal if you wish..but it's not! I read and reread your statement..It did not say I will never make a Whackem an stackem statementagainbased on this years events..It read, that you never have made these statements.

Don't get me wrong I knew there would be a price to pay for posting that..Heck I probably got another ass chewing coming.. Probably one thats aready posted as I type this.

I retypedthat reply5 times trying not to offend. While making a point!

I just get tired of everyone ringing their own horn when the time is right! Hell we have a memory..We even have search engines that sometimes work.

Down with this... Down with that..antis are killing us....we are killing ourselves...blah blah blah

Maybe the people making these statements haven't had thier "tough year" yet..maybe they too will see the light!

Who knows maybe someday I will...anythings possible!

Germ..I don't find it offensive nor do I find posting the pics offensive...I find the fact that now some yahoo wrote an article that we are our own worst enemy..and everyone is so quick to jump on board! Thats what is offending me at the moment!

I agree with most of what has been said and with the article originally posted. We as sportsmen need to be ever vigilant in our action to portray ourselves in a good light to everyone. We all are ambassadors of our sport and need to constantly work to allow it to continue. Playing into the hands of Antis only diminishes our credibility and gives them power. Using common sense in transporting your deer helps to keep a low profile and not cause undue stress to people who oppose our way of life. One bad move by any of us and a piece of land gets posted which is an action that is extremely hard to change. Being good stewards of the land and giving thanks to the people who allow us to hunt their lands is important. Unfortunately lots of land becomes unavailable due to disputes and theft between hunters. Many landowners don't really want to be a referee and stop all permission just to make it easy for them.