Bowhunters Banquet

[Hindtit]

I figured I could use this as leverage to get more people to join WSB....only way to see the picture is to join and get the newsletter.

[boneaddict]

LOL

[boneaddict]

Yes, I won it a couple of years ago for a muley and a couple of years before that for my Shiras moose.   I'll dig up some pics.  I was hoping for a threepeat one of these years.  I didn't think my 160 muley had a chance this year.   

[Chase 1]

Bone,
I won the St. Charles award with a non-typical whitetail that scored 193 7/8....grossed 201 2/8.  Overall the banquet was good and it was great to see all the hunting buddies...just wish they had a larger turnout.

Well deserved, that was an awesome buck! Don't forget to send a pic to the magazine editor to get it in the next issue. Turnout for the banquet was more than the past few years but with a big push this year from all of us, it should continue to grow. They need our help and it's time for all of us to step up and get involved. The WSB should continue to be one of the strongest organizations in the state and with the plans the club has for this year and an infusion of new energy for all of you, it will be. 

[boneaddict]

Honestly, there has been a little bit of dicontent with the WSB as I imagine there is with anything political.  I didn't enjoy them taking a stance on illuminocks and "speaking for all bowhunters" and then when disagreeing with them made me an "elitist" trad hunter, that kind of torqued me off.   I know as a club I suppose they need to take stands and they need to lobby for things, but in this case it made me back way off from the WSB.  I still think its a good organization with worthwhile goals and I am sure I will come around and be more supportive.  I am not a member of the Trad organization in this state either.

[Chase 1]

I paid for the banquet at the Sportmens Show when I joined but got very sick on Thursday  Didnt get out of bed til Sunday afternoon. Completely sucked I was really looking forward to going. Definitely going to check the next WSB mag issue and show up to the next meeting. Great organization, website is getting better as well which will really help them/us grow.

That's a bummer AK. I meet you at the Spotsman's show and looked for you at the banquet. The next meeting is Sunday, April 1st at the Sunset Cafe in Cle Elum, 10am. Also the summer rendezvous is set for July 13-15, this is a great shoot and a way to get involved and support the club.

[fishinmike]

 Killbilly and I were there. He picked up a nice prize in the raffle. There was a good turnout compared to the last few years. Alot of money was raised for the organization. Ryan Benson from Big Game Forever did an excellent job with his presentation as did Nate. Ryan was very courteous and to the point when opposing the states ideas and numbers.
 WSB is one of a few bowhunting organizations in the state. All of us will never agree on everything but they do fight very hard for our bowhunting opportunities. I know the lighted nock issue is very sensitive but everyone has different views. Whether you join WSB or not, I urge you to join at least one of the organizations. There is strenght in numbers.

[Chase 1]

Honestly, there has been a little bit of dicontent with the WSB as I imagine there is with anything political.  I didn't enjoy them taking a stance on illuminocks and "speaking for all bowhunters" and then when disagreeing with them made me an "elitist" trad hunter, that kind of torqued me off.   I know as a club I suppose they need to take stands and they need to lobby for things, but in this case it made me back way off from the WSB.  I still think its a good organization with worthwhile goals and I am sure I will come around and be more supportive.  I am not a member of the Trad organization in this state either.

Glad to see you are softening your discontent. Every issue has two sides and sometimes the outcome and process can cause rift but when you look at the big picture, the WSB is vital to strong archer representation. When the department has an archery related change they want a position from the WSB. The club puts the issue to it's members and then reports the findings. As with everything political, decisions rarely make everyone happy. 

[Chase 1]

I figured I could use this as leverage to get more people to join WSB....only way to see the picture is to join and get the newsletter.

Good thinkin!

[boneaddict]

[Chase 1]

Nice Pic! 

[Todd_ID]

Bravo Bone!  That's a beauty of a buck!  Come one Hindtit, your coordinates will be posted here soon.

[Hindtit]

 

[Chase 1]

Borrowed this from another forum because it was so well said...

Info for the bowhunters that are not involved with WSB, way back in the beginning Chuck Bartlett, Gerald Egber, and Al Rinaldi founded the WSB club, back then we only could hunt Nason Creek, Long Island,and maybe one other area. threw the years these men and many more  fought hard , donated many long hrs and lots of money to have what we have today for the bow hunting seasons in Wa. many thanks to all that have donated their time. Now we have most of the state although we have lost a lot in many areas, cow hunts, area 101 late season used to end  Dec 31 (when the big bucks would come in),lost 5 days in the early deer season, our early elk dates are changing for the worst . And the Dept still try's and does take away more  from us. So for you non members do yourself a favor and step up to the plate and join the club and fight for what we have so we don't loose more,Power is in numbers. We are having a board meeting April 1  at the Sunset Cafe at 10:00AM, in  Cle Elum . All are invited to attend non members too. Hope to see some new faces


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[boneaddict]

Some great company.  I have never met Gerald.  I met Al at the last two banquets I went too.  Seemed like a stand up guy, even for a lawyer.    I had the priveledge of talking to Chuck on the phone one day.   I am not much of a phone talking type of a guy, but I would bet I could spend a week in the woods BSing with this guy, listening to his stories and experience and advice.   I was in a horrible mood when he called.  Struggling with something in the back 40.  It was a very uplifting conversation.  What a great photographer.  Someone I really look up to.