We have had these discussions on this site before, but divide and conquer is a strategy that PETA and the other anti-hunting groups are using and using somewhat successfully.
Examples of attempts include
Ban cougar hunting in California passed
Ban waterfowl hunting (using cripples as an excuse) in Canada
Ban Bear Baiting on Federal land
Ban Trapping
Ban spring bear hunting in Ontario passed
Ban all hunting on refuges and other public land
They pick on areas that are fringe hunting. Most hunters do not participate so they may not care what happens.
Hunters should probably take the NRA stance (radical - but I guess it is effective). NRA fights all legislation regarding gun control - even if it represents the interests of just a few in their ranks. Zero ground lost is their goal.
Hunters should fight this legislation even thought they do not participate in this activity.
Unfortunately - hunters really do not have a single voice like the NRA. Is the United Sportsmans Alliance already a large effect group ?
Examples of attempts include
Ban cougar hunting in California passed
Ban waterfowl hunting (using cripples as an excuse) in Canada
Ban Bear Baiting on Federal land
Ban Trapping
Ban spring bear hunting in Ontario passed
Ban all hunting on refuges and other public land
They pick on areas that are fringe hunting. Most hunters do not participate so they may not care what happens.
Hunters should probably take the NRA stance (radical - but I guess it is effective). NRA fights all legislation regarding gun control - even if it represents the interests of just a few in their ranks. Zero ground lost is their goal.
Hunters should fight this legislation even thought they do not participate in this activity.
Unfortunately - hunters really do not have a single voice like the NRA. Is the United Sportsmans Alliance already a large effect group ?