Originally Posted by
willyqbc
In my dealings with my local BCWF president it was made clear that while the BCWF will not attempt to block bow initiatives if they make sense, neither will they put forth archery proposals on their own....so if not for groups like the UBBC putting forth the initiatives...who would????
easy to say in your position GG, for most of us this isn't our full time job, we put in the amount of time and effort we can afford to. Myself, i have a full time job and a young family, I sacrifice as much time, money (my own) and energy as I feel I can to trying to do my part. Do not presume to look down upon my efforts because your situation allows for MUCH more time to devote to this.
You seem to think the only way things will change is if we as bowhunting advocates get involved with the BCWF and change it from within. Well I can tell you that there are many people who believe that there is another way to get our voice heard, and in fact we are getting our voices heard. In 4 short years we have gone from obscurity to sitting on regional advisory committees, advising the gov't on provincial level policies etc.
Sounds to me like the change is allready happening. Locally here in region 5 the UBBC and the BCWF work seperately, yet in the spirit of cooperation for mutual gain when it is needed....the Fed seeks opportunities, the UBBC seeks opportunities and we support each other when it makes sense for each of us....how in the world that can construed as dividing hunters is beyond me.
Still just my opinion
Chris