Comments on: Why do we shoot ourselves in the foot? http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2006/06/29/why-do-we-shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot/ Hunting, Outdoor Photography, Wildlife, Fishing Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:49:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Moose Droppings » A Couple of Hunters Responses in Today’s N&O http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2006/06/29/why-do-we-shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Moose Droppings » A Couple of Hunters Responses in Today’s N&O Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:27:44 +0000 http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/?p=69#comment-25 [...] Last week in the  Black Bear Blog as well as here in Moose Droppings there was postings about an editorial in the N&O from Bob Reder of the Humane Society about his opposition to the study to allow  Sunday Hunting.  Today’s N&O published some response letters from hunters to Mr Reder’s editorial.  Mr. Reder asserted that if the Sunday Hunting ban was lifted that many families would be held hostage in their homes because it would be unsafe to go outside.  Kirk Port of Raleigh in his response correctly points out some of the major flaws in Mr. Reder’s argument.  Mr. Reder cited cases from outside of NC, the fatality in Maine was 20 years ago, and I know Maine did not and still does not allow Sunday Hunting. (The other Letter)  [...] [...] Last week in the  Black Bear Blog as well as here in Moose Droppings there was postings about an editorial in the N&O from Bob Reder of the Humane Society about his opposition to the study to allow  Sunday Hunting.  Today’s N&O published some response letters from hunters to Mr Reder’s editorial.  Mr. Reder asserted that if the Sunday Hunting ban was lifted that many families would be held hostage in their homes because it would be unsafe to go outside.  Kirk Port of Raleigh in his response correctly points out some of the major flaws in Mr. Reder’s argument.  Mr. Reder cited cases from outside of NC, the fatality in Maine was 20 years ago, and I know Maine did not and still does not allow Sunday Hunting. (The other Letter)  [...]

]]> By: Ric http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2006/06/29/why-do-we-shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Ric Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:56:15 +0000 http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/?p=69#comment-24 I support your sentiments it is a dilemma. However, if all hunters joined the NRA HSUS could not compete. The NRA supports hunters regardless of their means of taking an animal so long as it's legal. The anti's are joining forces & pose a much greater threat to sportsmen than in the past. HSUS have reformed & refined their approach to influencing & changing the hearts & minds of the average American without stooping to violence. They intend to turn the non-hunting/fishing/trapping public against us. They are making & spending money hand over fist to this effect. HSUS recently hired NRA's lobbyist in NC. He (McCleese)sp quit the NRA claiming their support of Sunday hunting went against his morals even though he is a hunter & is now working for the largest anti-hunting org. in the nation. HSUS's new CEO, Wayne Pacelle, (a vegan) was interviewed by SATYAN mag. Here's the link: http://www.satyamag.com/jun05/pacelle.html Here's a couple of quotes: "Early this year, the Fund for Animals formally merged with HSUS, and the leadership of one of the most successful grassroots animal advocacy groups, Compassion Over Killing, joined its ranks. Tireless vegan activist MD, Michael Greger, also moved to HSUS. With an operating budget of over $95 million and roughly nine million members and constituents, people are taking notice." "you’ve been quoted as saying your ambition was to create “a National Rifle Association of the animal rights movement" So I repeat, if you are truly concerned for the future of favorite pastime be it hunting, trapping, fishing, competitive shooting or anything to do with taking wildlife or guns, JOIN THE NRA! I support your sentiments it is a dilemma.
However, if all hunters joined the NRA HSUS could not compete. The NRA supports hunters regardless of their means of taking an animal so long as it’s legal.
The anti’s are joining forces & pose a much greater threat to sportsmen than in the past. HSUS have reformed & refined their approach to influencing & changing the hearts & minds of the average American without stooping to violence. They intend to turn the non-hunting/fishing/trapping public against us.
They are making & spending money hand over fist to this effect.
HSUS recently hired NRA’s lobbyist in NC. He (McCleese)sp quit the NRA claiming their support of Sunday hunting went against his morals even though he is a hunter & is now working for the largest anti-hunting org. in the nation.
HSUS’s new CEO, Wayne Pacelle, (a vegan) was interviewed by SATYAN mag. Here’s the link:
http://www.satyamag.com/jun05/pacelle.html
Here’s a couple of quotes:

“Early this year, the Fund for Animals formally merged with HSUS, and the leadership of one of the most successful grassroots animal advocacy groups, Compassion Over Killing, joined its ranks. Tireless vegan activist MD, Michael Greger, also moved to HSUS. With an operating budget of over $95 million and roughly nine million members and constituents, people are taking notice.”

“you’ve been quoted as saying your ambition was to create “a National Rifle Association of the animal rights movement”

So I repeat, if you are truly concerned for the future of favorite pastime be it hunting, trapping, fishing, competitive shooting or anything to do with taking wildlife or guns, JOIN THE NRA!

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