dg Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 After the publicity of the bear being killed in a pen, I just watched the Today show and they had a clip on a duck swimming somewhere in a lake with an arrow stuck through it. The duck was swimming around unfazed but it was in the center of the body. It also was sticking out with equal lengths of arrow on both sides. I hope it's a fake, but the publicity has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters I would agree. You never hear about the 100's of thousands of good things hunters do, only about the one or two idiots out there. The press is looking for those people. They don't want to hear about the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters Boneheads make the news. Hunters killing deer legally doesn't make good headlines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters Got to love the media, play up all the bad stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters About three weeks ago, up where I work somebody shot a hawk with an arrow. They finaly caught the hawk to remove the arrow. What are some people thinking??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] What are some people thinking??? [/ QUOTE ] That's the problem...they're not thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters What kind of bow are these people using that won't even get a pass through on a bird? LOL Sorry, I know that the idiots out their give the rest of us a bad rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters I heard on the radio this morning that he was hunting a fenced area. It wasnt infact a pen. It was pot hunting. While I would personally avoid pot hunting it was very much legal for him to do and not nearly as bad as shooting a bear in a tiny pen (if the report is factual, who knows in todays world). [ QUOTE ] Got to love the media, play up all the bad stuff. [/ QUOTE ] There is no money in the truth..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters Had seen a deal with a duck with an arrow through it like that several years ago. A shame the media is so driven to make a story into something that they more often than not neglect to tell the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] What kind of bow are these people using that won't even get a pass through on a bird? LOL Sorry, I know that the idiots out their give the rest of us a bad rep. [/ QUOTE ] It's obviously kids, using a very light poundage bow with field tips, and using live animals and birds for target practice. It does give all of us a bad name, but it shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What kind of bow are these people using that won't even get a pass through on a bird? LOL Sorry, I know that the idiots out their give the rest of us a bad rep. [/ QUOTE ] It's obviously kids, using a very light poundage bow with field tips, and using live animals and birds for target practice. It does give all of us a bad name, but it shouldn't. [/ QUOTE ] Thats exaclty right. How many people are killed in drunk driving accidents yet they dont blame Ford, Chevy, or people in general.... Yet one guy does something considered stupid and the stereo types flood the 6'oclock news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters I wouldn't assume its kids...there is a pretty popular hunting show on the Outdoor channel (sponsored by one of the big blind Manf. in the industry). They did an entire show on bow hunting geese. They killed some...however, they didn't show if they hit any and got away! Good shot or not....a bird is a pretty small target to be taking a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] I wouldn't assume its kids...there is a pretty popular hunting show on the Outdoor channel (sponsored by one of the big blind Manf. in the industry). They did an entire show on bow hunting geese. They killed some...however, they didn't show if they hit any and got away! [/ QUOTE ] Ill name it, Tred Barta.... I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I wouldn't assume its kids...there is a pretty popular hunting show on the Outdoor channel (sponsored by one of the big blind Manf. in the industry). They did an entire show on bow hunting geese. They killed some...however, they didn't show if they hit any and got away! [/ QUOTE ] Ill name it, Tred Barta.... I saw it. [/ QUOTE ] Yes the IDIOT that has to do things the hard way, or its the highway! I dont like him or watch his show!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters Even though I wasn't there, I believe (if anything) he was duped by the owner/guide into thinking this was legal, otherwise I don't think he would do something he thought would have legal ramifications. JMO. Here's the letter: To Montgomery Gentry Friends and Fans: You are probably aware of the allegations made against Troy Gentry in a federal indictment filed in Duluth, MN yesterday. Unfortunately, the false accusations made against Troy in the indictment have been reported in the media as a statement of fact. These charges are very serious, and the potential penalties are very severe. Troy has hired the best trial lawyer in the state of Minnesota to represent him in this manner. Accordingly, Troy's attorney has advised him not to make any statements about the facts of this case. Since Troy cannot speak for himself, I feel it is important to give you some perspective on this case that has not yet been reported in the media. Troy is accused of conspiring with a professional hunting guide to improperly fill out a hunting tag. To back up this charge, the indictment claims that Troy shot a tamed bear in a cage, then made a video to appear that he did not shoot the bear in a cage, but in the wild. These claims are wildly inaccurate. The bear in question was never in a cage or pen; not when it was killed or at anytime prior to that. This wild bear occupied its own habitat (consisting of several acres of woodlands) on a game preserve owned by the codefendant. Troy shot the bear with a bow and arrow from a tree stand mounted on the private game preserve. Troy did video tape this hunt for his personal use, but did not edit it to make it appear anything other than what it was. He did not distribute the video for commercial use or intend to use it to mislead anyone. Troy is an avid environmentalist and hunter who supports and follows all game laws. Before he killed the bear he was told by the bear guide that it was proper and legal to kill the bear which again was not a tamed bear and was never in a pen or cage. Troy reported the kill to the wildlife authorities and tagged the bear per the guidance of his professional guide. This all occurred in October 2004. Troy is disheartened that he has been falsely accused, and looks forward to speaking with the US Attorney's handling this case. A press release regarding the indictment was serviced to the media by the US Attorney's office in Minneapolis immediately following the arraignment. Although they were aware of Troy's legal counsel, they did not include his contact information in their press release as is customary. Thus the media ran with the false information on Tuesday evening without contacting anyone on Troy's behalf. The result is that Troy has been convicted in the court of public opinion without fair representation. A true travesty of justice for a guy who truly loves God's creation, treats it with respect, and obeys the laws designed to preserve and maximize its splendor. Please continue to support Troy and Montgomery Gentry in this time of crisis. Sincerely, Johnny Dorris Hallmark Direction Company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters I'm surprised they didn't mention anything about Troy buying a tame bear, or explaining where that so-called, tame bear is now ? I'm on nobodies side right now, until I hear the evidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters i hope everything he did was legal, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What are some people thinking??? [/ QUOTE ] That's the problem...they're not thinking. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, but he'll wish he had now, they found out who did it and he was cited for it. John, I think I heard he is from out around Robesonia or Womelsdorf. That was right down the street from where I work. He claimed he was groundhog hunting and shot it then. Only problem is he was on the golf course owned by the township and they don't allow hunting at all. Almost forgot. The hawk has recovered and been released back into the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters The duck I mentioned was a Canadian Goose and it's in some lake in Jackson, Miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: This is a bad week for real bowhunters what? the news media showing bowhunting in a poor light? I'm shocked i tell you. we see a similar story every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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