Rhino Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I got this in an email from Pope and Young Club on July 19th so I thought I'd share it with you. Pope and Young Club Denounces World Hunting Association Concept A recent announcement by the World Hunting Association has raised significant concerns within the Pope and Young Club. According to WHA publicity releases, a televised tournament series featuring "professional hunters" is slated for broadcast this coming fall. Competitors reportedly will seek to tranquilize deer within high-fence game farm properties. Lucrative prizes are to be awarded to individuals collecting the biggest or most captive deer during televised "hunts." Both bows and firearms will be used to deliver the tranquilizing agents. "Hunting is not a 'catch and release' proposition," said P&Y President M. R. James. "Nor is it intended to be an entertaining public spectacle. The Pope and Young Club certainly does not want its organization identified with this type of commercial endeavor, either directly or indirectly. That includes any reference to P&Y-class animals or the use of our measuring system to determine the score of captive deer. This idea flies in the face of the ethical, Fair Chase bowhunting challenges our organization embraces." Noting that the Pope and Young Club does not accept captive animals as record book entries, Executive Secretary Kevin Hisey added: "The idea that this concept is just plain wrong goes well beyond the issue of game farms and high fences. Many responsible hunters will view it as an affront to the values, principles and integrity of hunting so many hold dear." All I can say is....well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA This would only fuel the anti's cries against us. This is the kind of thing they are looking for. Hunting is a magestic sport that means way more then killing for contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA [ QUOTE ] I got this in an email from Pope and Young Club on July 19th so I thought I'd share it with you. Pope and Young Club Denounces World Hunting Association Concept A recent announcement by the World Hunting Association has raised significant concerns within the Pope and Young Club. According to WHA publicity releases, a televised tournament series featuring "professional hunters" is slated for broadcast this coming fall. Competitors reportedly will seek to tranquilize deer within high-fence game farm properties. Lucrative prizes are to be awarded to individuals collecting the biggest or most captive deer during televised "hunts." Both bows and firearms will be used to deliver the tranquilizing agents. "Hunting is not a 'catch and release' proposition," said P&Y President M. R. James. "Nor is it intended to be an entertaining public spectacle. The Pope and Young Club certainly does not want its organization identified with this type of commercial endeavor, either directly or indirectly. That includes any reference to P&Y-class animals or the use of our measuring system to determine the score of captive deer. This idea flies in the face of the ethical, Fair Chase bowhunting challenges our organization embraces." Noting that the Pope and Young Club does not accept captive animals as record book entries, Executive Secretary Kevin Hisey added: "The idea that this concept is just plain wrong goes well beyond the issue of game farms and high fences. Many responsible hunters will view it as an affront to the values, principles and integrity of hunting so many hold dear." All I can say is....well said. [/ QUOTE ] ditto, well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA Couldnt agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA I would have hoped they would have said something to this nature. But in this day and age everyone "needs" to take a position in writing. I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA We need to stand against it as well. Maybe Realtree will launch a campaign against it and we can all join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA Exactly why I sent my letter out yesterday to the Lost Arrow Resort in my area that is hosting the 1st event for the WHA. Hope Mr. Avery Sterling that runs that resort realizes the backlash that this is going to create!! Is Carbon Express still a sponsor in it? Most have pulled out due to concerns like ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA Very well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mcmullin Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: P&Y takes stand on WHA I couldn't agree more. Its sounds like BS to me. I will not buy any archery products that support the WHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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