Well now No one gave me a chance to say anything . I have not been to that thread in a while I did not know that there was a question about what it was shot with. I posted this cat on there before and Told everyone what I shot it with>> the admin. are makeing the stink its just bull. I just was happy I got in the books. I can't believe the way I have been trashed over there. Somone should have PM 'd me and asked for clarification>>> This suck's I never ment to decieve anyone!!!!! Im done with all this trad BS going back to wheelbows forever you people Are to holy for me

First off, congrats on the cat. I would love to do that some time.

Dont portray all trad shooters as being elitists. I shoot trad, and also shoot compound. Big deal, I dont think I am better than anyone because I shoot a longbow. Some people take things to the extreme on their views. Dont let them get you down.

I also had a post pulled on that board. I simply asked a question what a hide was worth that I had. I recieved no less than 4 emails from the admin telling me that I was a commercial fur salesman, and was not welcome to post on the board. I never offered the hide for sale, only asked what it was worth. There was another thread in the same forum from one of the "old timers" asking the same question about a hide he had, and there were lots of offers and deals going on in the thread, but that was allowed to stay.

If you get a chance, I would like to hear the story on your cat, and see some pics. Congrats again.

Kip sent you a pm with the pics and what not. you are right your all not bad but If you went to that site and didn't intend for it to be taken that way and All the sudden everyone is calling you a liar and that you decieved them >>> WHICH I DID NOT!!!! you would be a little po'ed to. All it would have took is one stinkin pm I mean dang ( If this was the old west I would have been hung before I could explain) I don't check every post I make everyday Man They must all just sit at the computer I have to work.. I check whats new and move on. This hole thing stinks. I'll tell you what tic's me off the admin is lieing to the members trashing Me some buch of guys they are. Good old boy net work and that is what will be the end of hunting . that is what the anti's like to see devid and split it into small groups so when the vote comes out you will get clobbered at the poles . IE the next vote you will see a push to outlaw trad gear. And the wheel bow guys will be all for it , more for them right. the it'll be bow hunting altogether , and the rifle guys will say great more for me the its the end. it's comming. you watch. it has already happened to trapping. Hunter didn't want there dogs caught in a trap so the heck withthe trappers. Here They come boys. just watch. very sad world we live in when you got pic on the new guy

Rich, I understand your aggravation, believe me. I can see some of the moderator's side, but in my opinion they went way overboard, taking everything the most negative way possible. Don't judge us all by the tiny sampling there. I've talked to some of those guys several times over the years, met some of them too. I like the board for the most part, but the inconsistency of how the rules are enforced really bugs me. I know it can be hard to keep up with everything that goes on, and I know how hard it can be to enforce a rule when a buddy is bending or breaking it, but rules are rules and should be enforced on an even keel.

I didn't see all of what you, or anyone else posted there--I didn't look because I'd already gotten the full story via e-mail (thanks!).

From what I have seen, and what I do know, I don't think any apology is needed here. You shot a fine animal, and have every right to be proud of your accomplishment.

Don't let anyone's attitudes or ignorance drive you away from a great sport. Given a little time, hopefully the mess will get sorted out. In the meantime, you are more than welcome here.

Chad

Chad You are a true friend< !!! I respect you very much. and you are always welcome at my camp fire. I like this board I just wish more people posted here. The guys that posted on this thread are good people. I just wish there were more like you guys, To heck with the Tradgang . You guys are great!!! Again sorry if I over stepped my bound I was just so darn Proud

Wow chad I read what you wrote over there .Thanks But I think they have already hung me. ope they don't ban you . I may have to send you a beer LOL

Wasn't sure you could still access the site (I was banned from one years ago, and couldn't even read it), so I e-mailed you with what I wrote. I don't think I'll get banned, but if I do I'll deal with it.

Sometimes I wish this board got more traffic, but sometimes I'm glad it doesn't. Being smaller keeps it more personal, and helps avoid cliques forming--that hurts a lot of boards, I think. We've got some well seasoned guys that are loaded with information here, so we aren't hurting in that department. Might not have as much to read, but you can find out what you need to know just as well.

Chad

Thanks again Chad !!! Just tic's me off the way they!! are makeing it sound over there and I can do notheing but read that trash many of those people belive what has been said and I have no recourse. sucks!! if it were true I wouldn't give a rip id just go hang my head in shame but this is a good old fashioned linching. those Mod suck they should have just sent me a pm but they didn't. I think there must have been more to this. somebody didn't like the dead Kitty or something. who know but all those sheep will just keep on keepin on.

Rich I think you got a bum rap on that deal to! You did post what type of bow was used on other threads there. I read and enjoyed the story and knew full well that a compound was used. Keep your chin up.

Thanks buddy , Hows them chek-mates treating you??? lucky S#$t