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State Bowhunters Associations
Simple question, as a Bowhunter, do you belong to you State Bowhunters Association??
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Yep, I've been the Secretary/Treasurer for the Mississippi Bowhunters Association for going on 3 years now. I personally think its pretty shameful for any bowhunter to not supporttheir state association.
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yesums
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Used to but then they started to degrade from what they were when I originally joined and I put my focus elsewhere.
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I've always been a member of (MBI) Minnesota Bowhunters Inc. but was told they might not be around In the next couple of years (lack of support). I figured then that I wasn't going to put money Into an organization that won't be around much longer. If what I heard was all false accusation's I'll then join up again and continue to support MBI.
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Of course I do.
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UBP member here. Archers have to fight for everything we can in this state(PA) its not very archer friendly compared to most.
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I had never looked for one up until just now, I'll be joining asap.
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no but it is on my list of things to do
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No, I have never really thought about doing it.
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ORIGINAL: Double Creek Yep, I've been the Secretary/Treasurer for the Mississippi Bowhunters Association for going on 3 years now. I personally think its pretty shameful for any bowhunter to not supporttheir state association. |
RE: State Bowhunters Associations
yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D
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ORIGINAL: virginiashadow ORIGINAL: Double Creek Yep, I've been the Secretary/Treasurer for the Mississippi Bowhunters Association for going on 3 years now. I personally think its pretty shameful for any bowhunter to not supporttheir state association. |
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ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D  |
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Schultzy, who is fighting for me here in Virginia? We have the WORST state in the country in terms of owning/maintaining/acquiring public lands for outdoorsman. I mean I just pay my $76 to hunt each year in the state of Virginia and hunt guess what......federal land. I do not even hunt Virginia's public lands because they are too far away from me and the areas are too small with too many people. I am forced to hunt on a federally owned military base. We have a large national forest but that is too far away as well. We have crap here in Northern Virginia.I would love to move out of this craphole one day.
I hear your point though Schultzy aboout being a part of an association that promotes/supports hunting...I will look into it. |
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ORIGINAL: virginiashadow Schultzy, who is fighting for me here in Virginia? We have the WORST state in the country in terms of owning/maintaining/acquiring public lands for outdoorsman. I mean I just pay my $76 to hunt each year in the state of Virginia and hunt guess what......federal land. I do not even hunt Virginia's public lands because they are too far away from me and the areas are too small with too many people. I am forced to hunt on a federally owned military base. We have a large national forest but that is too far away as well. We have crap here in Northern Virginia.I would love to move out of this craphole one day. I hear your point though Schultzy about being a part of an association that promotes/supports hunting...I will look into it. |
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I would, but I don't bowhunt in my own state...and I can't join another state's
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ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D
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ORIGINAL: MN/Kyle ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D
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life member , have served on board as director in two locations and on legislative committe.
i feel it is important to support the strongest organ. that increases my bowhunting opportunities. |
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ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: MN/Kyle ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D
Thanks for the compliment, Ihave a long ways to go. As for the original post, I am not, but I'm a very active member of an NWTF committee. |
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I'm a very active member of an NWTF committee. |
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Damn, I thought this would be the other way around!
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Do you belong to one Joe?
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I do not belong to one either, though i do support the local clubs. The Maine Bowhunters Ass. is located in Augausta which is a 3 1/2 hour drive for me. The closest club meeting is located in Bangor which is still another 2 hour drive for me. They have opened up some great opportunities here though. Like bowhunting in and around all our cities that allow you to just by all the does tags you want. You can shoot 1 buck in these areas as well. But all of them are a long ways away for me as well. So in reallity it really hasn't done me alot of good up here. We used to be able to take any deer with a bow, but this past year they changed that as well.I do not mind that for me. For as far as someone starting out though they should be able to shoot which ever they want for their firstbow killed deer. I think this would keep them interested in bow hunting if they could of. Instead we have an opposite sittuation going as bow hunting members are now dropping out of it. Not me though as I have shot a few deer with my bow so I am hooked I think..:)
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ORIGINAL: Schultzy Do you belong to one Joe? |
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ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool ORIGINAL: Schultzy Do you belong to one Joe? |
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When I get older and have more money I will become a life member probably. I have been/am part of DU, NWTF, NRA, NAHC...etc. Just don't renew every year in all of them. DU and NWTF are my favorite two orgs....just wish DU would do more public land projects instead of the private land (outfitter type setups) projects.
Hunting out west, you will certainly be paying the dues as Schultzy says. They charge you an arm and a leg to just get a NR tag in most states....and to hunt FEDERAL land at that. What is funny to me, is the Wilderness law in WY where nonresident hunters MUST hire a guide to hunt in a "wilderness" area and they claim it is for safety issues and costs of search and rescue...You can go fishing, hiking, climbing, etc in these areas year round, but adding that bow in your hand makes you a liability? lol Oh well, I am straying now. back to the point at hand. No, I am not a member of my state's bowhunters association. |
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ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool ORIGINAL: Schultzy Do you belong to one Joe? |
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I need to check into WBA Joe and their stance on CWD.
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I've been a life member of the Pa. State Archery Assoc since 1975. I've been a life member of the United Bowhunter's of Pa. since about 1993.
Bowhunters are an apathetic group, thinking nothing will ever happen to infringe upon their chosen sport. Somebody has to look after the cookie jar or the ANTI's will certainly get their way. Frankly I find it kind of disappointing that with a state of approximately 300,000 bowhunters there are less than 10,000 that see a need to join an organization that looks after their hunting priviliges. |
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Frankly I find it kind of disappointing that with a state of approximately 300,000 bowhunters there are less than 10,000 that see a need to join an organization that looks after their hunting priviliges. |
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The sad part is a membership in most cases means nothing but a window sticker and a newsletter for 20.00.
How manymembers stay up on the issues that are being put on ballots? How many members normally carry petitions around to be signed or attend department meetings to voice opinions? What initiatives are being worked on right now in your state? Which ones missed by a margin this time? Guess what, if you don't find out now, it may be too late as it could pass on the next go around and change everything that you have ever known. Joining your state organization is only the first step, it is every member and non members responsibility to keep in touch with reality AND COMMUNICATE!!!! Just because you join an organization doesn't mean that you have done your part and can prove it by your fancy window sticker.................... I encourage everyone to visit their game departments website at least once a month to find out what is new and what is not..... Ask questions if you are not sure and take part in open discussion. Someone should do a poll to find out who has spoken with a biologist, department representative, blm comissioner, etc etc to find out how laws are going to effect the way we do things. Often times the biggest whiners are the ones who had no idea that this issue was open for discussion for the past two years....I would be willing to bet that there is something going on in each and every state right now that is a detriment to what you do, and most have no clue............. This thread hit a soft spot with me right now as the Owyhee Initiative passed here in Idaho while many were asleep at the wheel!!!!!!!!!!!! How many life members and non typicals on this forum took countless hours to bash fellow sportsman and did not take the time to write one or two e-mails to commisioners or congressmen on fragile topics. I would bet there is a few..................Believe me, you normally get a reply! Joining your state organization is a huge step, but don't let it stop there, your 20.00 didn't protect your rights................. |
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Yes, 2 as a mater of fact.
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ORIGINAL: Elkcrazy8 The sad part is a membership in most cases means nothing but a window sticker and a newsletter for 20.00. How manymembers stay up on the issues that are being put on ballots? How many members normally carry petitions around to be signed or attend department meetings to voice opinions? What initiatives are being worked on right now in your state? Which ones missed by a margin this time? Guess what, if you don't find out now, it may be too late as it could pass on the next go around and change everything that you have ever known. Joining your state organization is only the first step, it is every member and non members responsibility to keep in touch with reality AND COMMUNICATE!!!! Just because you join an organization doesn't mean that you have done your part and can prove it by your fancy window sticker.................... I encourage everyone to visit their game departments website at least once a month to find out what is new and what is not..... Ask questions if you are not sure and take part in open discussion. Someone should do a poll to find out who has spoken with a biologist, department representative, blm comissioner, etc etc to find out how laws are going to effect the way we do things. Often times the biggest whiners are the ones who had no idea that this issue was open for discussion for the past two years....I would be willing to bet that there is something going on in each and every state right now that is a detriment to what you do, and most have no clue............. This thread hit a soft spot with me right now as the Owyhee Initiative passed here in Idaho while many were asleep at the wheel!!!!!!!!!!!! How many life members and non typicals on this forum took countless hours to bash fellow sportsman and did not take the time to write one or two e-mails to commisioners or congressmen on fragile topics. I would bet there is a few..................Believe me, you normally get a reply! Joining your state organization is a huge step, but don't let it stop there, your 20.00 didn't protect your rights................. |
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ORIGINAL: Schultzy ORIGINAL: Elkcrazy8 The sad part is a membership in most cases means nothing but a window sticker and a newsletter for 20.00. How many members stay up on the issues that are being put on ballots? How many members normally carry petitions around to be signed or attend department meetings to voice opinions? What initiatives are being worked on right now in your state? Which ones missed by a margin this time? Guess what, if you don't find out now, it may be too late as it could pass on the next go around and change everything that you have ever known. Joining your state organization is only the first step, it is every member and non members responsibility to keep in touch with reality AND COMMUNICATE!!!! Just because you join an organization doesn't mean that you have done your part and can prove it by your fancy window sticker.................... I encourage everyone to visit their game departments website at least once a month to find out what is new and what is not..... Ask questions if you are not sure and take part in open discussion. Someone should do a poll to find out who has spoken with a biologist, department representative, blm comissioner, etc etc to find out how laws are going to effect the way we do things. Often times the biggest whiners are the ones who had no idea that this issue was open for discussion for the past two years....I would be willing to bet that there is something going on in each and every state right now that is a detriment to what you do, and most have no clue............. This thread hit a soft spot with me right now as the Owyhee Initiative passed here in Idaho while many were asleep at the wheel!!!!!!!!!!!! How many life members and non typicals on this forum took countless hours to bash fellow sportsman and did not take the time to write one or two e-mails to commisioners or congressmen on fragile topics. I would bet there is a few..................Believe me, you normally get a reply! Joining your state organization is a huge step, but don't let it stop there, your 20.00 didn't protect your rights................. |
RE: State Bowhunters Associations
ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter yea..they do a lot of good. They help keep IA as the only state in the midwest or nation as far as that goes, with NO GUNS ALLOWED during the rut. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why MN and MO doesn't get as big as bucks as IA, when the genetics and food is the same as IA. maybe NO GUNS DURING THE RUT you MORON MN and MO DNR biologists.:D In Wisconsin's defense, gun season isn't until the weekend before Thanksgiving. Ususally that is at the end of the rut at best depending on the calender year. When is Iowa's gun season? |
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NOPE!!! I did forabout 15 years here in Michigan and then the bickeringstarted and if you don't shoot trad. you suck attitude and then theres thethey want baiting and I think it is or was one of the number one problems with Michigan. Then just because I want to see more big bucks in Michigan I am a horn porn guy and after you get called names for years you just finally say have a nice day guys!!! Go shoot your spike horns and forkies and I will go spend my money in illinois where they get it!! Walt
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ORIGINAL: GFY_Camp When is Iowa's gun season? There is an early muzzleloader season in the middle of October and a late muzzleloader season after the second shotgun seasons. The early season is limited to 7,500 tags. Party hunting (shooting deer and tagging it with someone esle's tag) is not allowed during the muzzleloader seasons but is allowed during shotgun. And back to the thread topic, I am a member of the http://www.iowabowhunters.org/ and did attend a lobby function once. There has been lots of crazy legislation introduced lately that will radically alter the hunting climate in Iowa for ALL hunters. The IBA is active in attempting to moderate this legislation. I will probably become more active in the future. |
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