Re: Archery in BC
Originally Posted by
J_T
Perhaps this is because there is more opportunity there? Perhaps we should consider the potential for increased hunter involvement if we expand on current bowhunting opportunities?
I'd put money on this next statement. There is a lot of talk about the increase in the elk population in the EK, guys are listening and guys from afar will be planning a hunt to the EK this fall. I'm sure, there is a large percentage that will evaluate the opportunities before them and consider that the any elk bow only season is their best opportunity.
GG, not everyone has a degree in wildlife management, but just because their passionate about their hunt and they feel a desire to express it, that shouldn't be frowned upon. I feel personally you shouldn't be looking down on them or challenging them to walk in your shoes. You are consistently full of judgement. You obviously have the time to do research, perhaps others have work, or children.
Your perception.
Different people, different expectations. People with a background should be questioned when they put up opinions, particularly if they haven't collected available information. People with experience should also be questioned and asked to support arguments. People should also be asking questions.
If hunters don't ask tough questions of themselves and their role they'll end up with a diminished voice, out-competed with other stakeholders, and running behind the bus instead of driving it. Listening to the same campfire coffee discussion for 30 years certainly hasn't helped any of us. Like reading an LEH thread.
An unfounded 'perhaps' is only a short hop from not knowing.
I'm generally to the point.
Supporting an argument is part of life. I suppose that's part of the challenge and part of the effort that should be put into forming an opinion. We don't do ourselves any favours with anything short of that.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Mandela