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High Hopes for Hunters Vs. USO In light of the recent discussions concerning the legal issues surrounding hunting in our great State, I would like to simply state my opinion for others and hopefully inspire some serious thinking amongst readers. To begin, the face of hunting is changing. This is fact and we must deal with it in our thinking. Any ideas of returning to “the good old days” are fallacy and will only serve to stir emotions and keep people from considering reasonable alternatives. We must come together as hunters in Arizona to conserve our hunting heritage. And, we must embrace the efforts of other States to do the same. We must be careful not to pit hunter against hunter as this will only serve to further the efforts of anti-hunters throughout all of the states. This issue is receiving press from around the nation. I have received several e-mails from out-of-state hunters expressing the same concerns we are dealing with here. Wyoming residents certainly want to protect their antelope hunting, and Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas hunters are most concerned for their Whitetail hunts. I hope to post some additional articles from hunters from the around the country to provide additional information on this subject. This is not an Arizona only issue. It is a HUNTING issue, and one that deserves our attention. We must realize that money and greed are at the heart of this debate from those pushing for changes. They simply want to guide more hunters and will be able to do so if more of their CLIENTS are able to draw a tag. And, when legislation is at question, money is a key factor as the loudest voice or best lobbyist is a powerful tool for both sides in this argument. Being active in this fight is a must, and information is key. Stay tuned-in and get involved. And now, I do have hopes for Arizona hunters. There are many good ideas in circulation that would provide adequate opportunities for both resident and out-of-state hunters. If you haven’t read them, go to the chat section of this web-site. The other major factor I feel we have on our side is the fact that other states are beginning to get involved and are facing similar problems. Together, hunters can and will overcome this set-back, and even if we can’t return to the glory days of the past, we will succeed in preserving our hunting legacy for future generations in Arizona. The key is for each hunter to stay informed and to become involved in the fight through appropriate means in a spirit of conservation and by demonstrating the great core of ethics true sportsmen hold dear to their heart.
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