Re: BCWF to push for CROSSBOW BAN
Originally Posted by
Marsh Hawk
Time to put this to bed.
Being as we are all adults, I decided that it was time for us to have an adult conversation about the use of crossbows. No one can deny that crossbow technology has evolved very rapidly in the last 20 years. And is very different from most other archery technologies out there. Coupled with today’s optics, a crossbow today is far more capable than those of even 10 years ago. This regulation change has already been established in Alberta so I was not proposing anything new.
What I wanted to do here was start a conversation. Not ban anything or take away anyone’s right to hunt. Those that know me know that I’ve fought for hunter access in Delta and the Fraser Valley for most of my life.
I just find it sad that we cannot have a real conversation about something these days without everyone getting their panties in a bunch. As this shit storm has progressed, I’ve decided that I will not be proposing this resolution at the Region 2 AGM next weekend. It’s dead. Seems as though free speech and open discussion are as well.
Jim Fox (Foxton Gundogs) you of all people have been around long enough to know this is NOT how procedure is supposed to work around resolutions coming to the table. Usually what happens is that a resolution comes forward and gets discussed (both for and against) and then it gets voted on. This shouldn’t be happening in the court of social media as it quickly becomes a circus. Shame on you for the way you’ve handled this Jim.
I’m out.
Strange, only the people sitting at the table are able to have a civilized conversation. Even stranger that those of us who expressed an opposing opinion are not having a civilized conversation as we try to make sure the people sitting at the table have an some idea of the number of people who are not in agreement with their prejudices and why.
As far as the evolution of cross bows goes, much the same can be said about compound bows and the arrows, sights, mechanical rests and such accessories that go with them. They are new fangled contraptions that take unfair advantage in the opinions of some of of us that still hunt with recurve bow or even more primitive equipment.
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