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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2011, 05:36:22 PM »
I think they need another option - similar to Cali

They are only allowed during part of the season  :twocents:

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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2011, 05:39:58 PM »
It's one less expensive thing I have to buy  :dunno:
Everyone shoots three times per bird, right?

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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2011, 06:10:14 PM »
I say let'em in.  No reason not to.  If you don't like'em.... Don't use'em.

In the wrong hands, they flair birds just like a duck call does in the wrong hands.  They ain't magic.

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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2011, 06:59:53 PM »
Just more trash people will leave after a hunt :twocents:
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 08:27:09 AM »
Honestly I don't want an electric wing. I would like to be able to use my quiver magnets.   :twocents:

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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 08:30:18 AM »
I've never used one, but i would. If they make them for geese, that would definitely help the spread.
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2011, 08:39:17 AM »
They suk! but quivers are the cats azz
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 02:38:00 PM »
I would prefer no electronic decoys at all.

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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2011, 03:01:56 PM »
I would prefer no electronic decoys at all.
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2011, 04:40:47 PM »
Absolutely no way they should allow those damn things back...  Just makes for a bunch of guys that don't know how to hunt shoot more birds.  I think it's pretty unethical, and a line that shouldn't be crossed (again).  :twocents:
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2011, 05:06:48 PM »
I respectfully disagree with the lighted nocks analogy.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a lighted nock more of a post shot retrieval asset?

I guess I can understand the whole technology arguement...I mean, it's not like a hundred years ago guys were shooting with 50mm 20x scopes killing deer from a "mile" out, yet we do it today.

In my humble opinion, I just don't think it's ethical, or fair chase, to be using something motorized to trick birds.  I just think a guy should learn how to read wind, area, and tailor his spread accordingly. 
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2011, 05:19:44 PM »
I respectfully disagree with the lighted nocks analogy.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a lighted nock more of a post shot retrieval asset?

I guess I can understand the whole technology arguement...I mean, it's not like a hundred years ago guys were shooting with 50mm 20x scopes killing deer from a "mile" out, yet we do it today.

In my humble opinion, I just don't think it's ethical, or fair chase, to be using something motorized to trick birds.  I just think a guy should learn how to read wind, area, and tailor his spread accordingly.

Maybe we should do it like they hunted in the old days?  You know, with lead, live ducks for decoys, sink boxes and unlimited diameter bore guns?

I don't buy it. Leagalize them. Just another tool to use. They are worthless in the wrong hands just like a duck call or a shot gun for that matter.

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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2011, 05:28:36 PM »
I respectfully disagree with the lighted nocks analogy.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a lighted nock more of a post shot retrieval asset?

I guess I can understand the whole technology arguement...I mean, it's not like a hundred years ago guys were shooting with 50mm 20x scopes killing deer from a "mile" out, yet we do it today.

In my humble opinion, I just don't think it's ethical, or fair chase, to be using something motorized to trick birds.  I just think a guy should learn how to read wind, area, and tailor his spread accordingly.

Maybe we should do it like they hunted in the old days?  You know, with lead, live ducks for decoys, sink boxes and unlimited diameter bore guns?

I don't buy it. Leagalize them. Just another tool to use. They are worthless in the wrong hands just like a duck call or a shot gun for that matter.

I think your arguement lacks fundamental logic Jeep...  I think most knowledgeable waterfowlers would agree that they are a significant advantage, and thus outlawed.

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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2011, 06:08:58 PM »
I respectfully disagree with the lighted nocks analogy.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a lighted nock more of a post shot retrieval asset?

I guess I can understand the whole technology arguement...I mean, it's not like a hundred years ago guys were shooting with 50mm 20x scopes killing deer from a "mile" out, yet we do it today.

In my humble opinion, I just don't think it's ethical, or fair chase, to be using something motorized to trick birds.  I just think a guy should learn how to read wind, area, and tailor his spread accordingly.

Well said :tup:
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