Post by: krapmit on June 22, 2012, 12:30:46 PM
Bowhunting’s Ten Commandments
I AM A RESPONSIBLE BOWHUNTER who understands and accepts the limitations of hunting with archery tackle. I embrace all challenges and rewards of that pursuit.
1. I SHALT NOT FAIL BECOMING PROFICIENT WITH MY PERSONAL CHOICE OF EQUIPMENT. I realize that bows and arrows are relatively short-range weapons, and I will not take any shots beyond my effective shooting range. I will practice diligently to hone personal shooting skills that enable me to consistently place my arrows within the kill area of game birds and animals.
2. I SHALT RESPECT ALL WILDLIFE I HUNT. I pledge to do everything humanly possible to recover all arrow-hit animals. Knowing that the taking of any life is always serious, I will strive to make only quick, clean kills and avoid all risky shots that could result in a wounded, unrecovered animal. If asked, I will assist others in tracking and retrieving their animals.
3. I SHALT OBEY ALL GAME LAWS AND THE RULES OF FAIR CHASE. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and adhere to all hunting rules and regulations in each area I bowhunt. Additionally, I will faithfully practice good sportsmanship and honor the unwritten laws and codes of conduct that ethical bowhunting demands.
4. I SHALT NOT TRESPASS OR INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF MY FELLOW HUNTERS. I will always respect private property and hunt only the public lands or properties where I have permission to be. I will never use unoccupied treestands or blinds belonging to other hunters. Neither will I knowingly place my own stands or blinds within proximity of others. I recognize that the Golden Rule applies to landowners and my fellow bowhunters.
5. I SHALT PRACTICE SAFE HUNTING AT ALL TIMES. I will never climb into or out of elevated stands while carrying my archery tackle. I will always wear fall-restraint vests or harnesses when hunting from trees. I will immediately replace worn bowstrings and cables. I will will routinely check arrows for cracked shafts or nocks. I will be especially careful when handling broadheads. I will avoid carrying a nocked arrow across rough, uneven, icy, or wet terrain. I will avoid any shot where a miss could strike another hunter or animal
6. I SHALT NOT VERBALLY ATTACK MY FELLOW HUNTERS. I will not engage in public attacks on gun hunters or fellow bowhunters by disparaging the legal hunting equipment they choose to use. I understand that equipment choice is a personal matter and divisive infighting delights antihunting organizations seeking an end to all hunting.
7. I SHALT CONDEMN ALL POACHERS AND SCOFFLAW HUNTERS. I will publicly speak out against outlaw poachers, game hogs, criminal trespassers, vandals, litterers, and other individuals whose mindless acts cast all law-abiding hunters and legal hunting practices in a bad light. I will make certain the non-hunting public realizes hunters do not condone illegal and unethical actions.
8. I SHALT NOT COVET THE SUCCESS OF FELLOW BOWHUNTERS. I will fully enjoy my own bowhunting experiences and
successes without envy or jealousy. I will offer a handshake or tip of my camo cap to others who share my passion for the sport and succeed in their own hunting endeavors.
9. I SHALT ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST ANY BEGINNING HUNTER I MEET. Understanding that not everyone is destined to become a bowhunter, I will resist the temptation to force my favorite outdoor pastime on anyone. However, when asked to assist a friend or relative get started in bowhunting, I will do all I can to help that individual.
10. I SHALT HONOR THE SPORT OF BOWHUNTING AT ALL TIMES. Although I am only one person, I am sufficiently committed to lead by example. I will serve as a source of information, inspiration, and encouragement that our sport’s days will be long in the lands our good Lord gave us so our kind will flourish and prosper.
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 22, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 22, 2012, 01:22:13 PM
Post by: krapmit on June 22, 2012, 01:38:47 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on June 22, 2012, 01:41:47 PM
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on June 22, 2012, 02:40:31 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 22, 2012, 04:07:26 PM
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Post by: bonkellekter on June 22, 2012, 05:19:50 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 22, 2012, 05:34:21 PM
Great rules to hunt by... However it always irritates me to see the separation between the different user goups! I primarily bow hunt but enjoy rifle and muzzle hunting equally as much when I do it... We are all the same one is not superior to the other!!
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What about this thread irritated you?
Post by: Rainier10 on June 22, 2012, 06:53:48 PM
http://bowhunting.net/2012/06/bowhunting (http://bowhunting.net/2012/06/bowhunting)’s-ten-commandments/#.T-TB7VtGZXA.facebookDon't attack other user groups.
6. I SHALT NOT VERBALLY ATTACK MY FELLOW HUNTERS. I will not engage in public attacks on gun hunters or fellow bowhunters by disparaging the legal hunting equipment they choose to use. I understand that equipment choice is a personal matter and divisive infighting delights antihunting organizations seeking an end to all hunting.
Post by: bonkellekter on June 22, 2012, 07:07:59 PM
Great rules to hunt by... However it always irritates me to see the separation between the different user goups! I primarily bow hunt but enjoy rifle and muzzle hunting equally as much when I do it... We are all the same one is not superior to the other!!
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What about this thread irritated you?
Just the fact that it is "BOWHUNTING" commandmants rather than HUNTING commandmants.... Not really a big deal... Just sayin!
Other than that I think it is great!!
I did miss the line on #6 since I was trying to read this on my phone tho... :sry:
Post by: bonkellekter on June 22, 2012, 07:27:26 PM
Hunting’s Ten Commandments
I AM A RESPONSIBLE HUNTER who understands and accepts the limitations of hunting with my weapon of choice. I embrace all challenges and rewards of that pursuit.
1. I SHALT NOT FAIL BECOMING PROFICIENT WITH MY PERSONAL CHOICE OF EQUIPMENT. I will not take any shots beyond my effective shooting range. I will practice diligently to hone personal shooting skills that enable me to consistently place my shot within the kill area of game birds and animals.
2. I SHALT RESPECT ALL WILDLIFE I HUNT. I pledge to do everything humanly possible to recover all hit animals. Knowing that the taking of any life is always serious, I will strive to make only quick, clean kills and avoid all risky shots that could result in a wounded, unrecovered animal. If asked, I will assist others in tracking and retrieving their animals.
3. I SHALT OBEY ALL GAME LAWS AND THE RULES OF FAIR CHASE. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and adhere to all hunting rules and regulations in each area I hunt. Additionally, I will faithfully practice good sportsmanship and honor the unwritten laws and codes of conduct that ethical hunting demands.
4. I SHALT NOT TRESPASS OR INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF MY FELLOW HUNTERS. I will always respect private property and hunt only the public lands or properties where I have permission to be. I will never use unoccupied treestands or blinds belonging to other hunters. Neither will I knowingly place my own stands or blinds within proximity of others. I recognize that the Golden Rule applies to landowners and my fellow hunters.
5. I SHALT PRACTICE SAFE HUNTING AT ALL TIMES. I will never climb into or out of elevated stands while carrying my hunting tackle. I will always wear fall-restraint vests or harnesses when hunting from trees. I will immediately replace worn or damaged hunting equipment. I will will routinely check all hunting equipment to ensure it is in good working order. I will be especially careful when handling weapons. I will adamently avoid dangerous situations when moving across rough, uneven, icy, or wet terrain. I will avoid any shot where a miss could strike another hunter or animal
6. I SHALT NOT VERBALLY ATTACK MY FELLOW HUNTERS. I will not engage in public attacks on gun hunters or fellow hunters by disparaging the legal hunting equipment they choose to use. I understand that equipment choice is a personal matter and divisive infighting delights antihunting organizations seeking an end to all hunting.
7. I SHALT CONDEMN ALL POACHERS AND SCOFFLAW HUNTERS. I will publicly speak out against outlaw poachers, game hogs, criminal trespassers, vandals, litterers, and other individuals whose mindless acts cast all law-abiding hunters and legal hunting practices in a bad light. I will make certain the non-hunting public realizes hunters do not condone illegal and unethical actions.
8. I SHALT NOT COVET THE SUCCESS OF FELLOW HUNTERS. I will fully enjoy my own hunting experiences and successes without envy or jealousy. I will offer a handshake or tip of my camo cap to others who share my passion for the sport and succeed in their own hunting endeavors.
9. I SHALT ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST ANY BEGINNING HUNTER I MEET. Understanding that not everyone is destined to become a hunter, I will resist the temptation to force my favorite outdoor pastime on anyone. However, when asked to assist a friend or relative get started in hunting, I will do all I can to help that individual.
10. I SHALT HONOR THE SPORT OF HUNTING AT ALL TIMES. Although I am only one person, I am sufficiently committed to lead by example. I will serve as a source of information, inspiration, and encouragement that our sport’s days will be long in the lands our good Lord gave us so our kind will flourish and prosper.
I hope you all can see what I am getting at and realize this was not an attack of any sort!
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 22, 2012, 07:35:43 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 25, 2012, 09:10:18 PM