UPDATE: Sheriffs sue over COLORADO gun laws

[Heredoggydoggy]

You wanna make an omelet, you gotta crack a few eggs. I am voting against Co. policies with my discreationary income. Less spending with bizness in Co. means less tax revenue for state coffers, which means everything to politicians.

   The one truth I've learned over the years (among many lesser ones) is that EVERYTHING revolves around the Dollar.

[bobcat]

Dan,  I'm now thinking of renting a bus to haul us and all the other hunters on our Colorado deer and elk hunt. Sounds like you're still in? We actually may want to contact an outfitter, as we could possibly get a guided hunt at a fraction of the normal cost, since everyone's bailing out of their Colorado hunts this year.   

You may be fooling some of the members on here Bob but those of us that have seen your posts concerning the costs of applying for even a sheep permit realize you are just stiring the pot and have zero chance of applying in Colorado, nice try though.

Hey, I might go, not for sure yet, but it's a possibility. And I will be putting in for that sheep permit this year (with my 16 points.) Should be a sure thing!

[huntnphool]

Dan,  I'm now thinking of renting a bus to haul us and all the other hunters on our Colorado deer and elk hunt. Sounds like you're still in? We actually may want to contact an outfitter, as we could possibly get a guided hunt at a fraction of the normal cost, since everyone's bailing out of their Colorado hunts this year.   

You may be fooling some of the members on here Bob but those of us that have seen your posts concerning the costs of applying for even a sheep permit realize you are just stiring the pot and have zero chance of applying in Colorado, nice try though.

Hey, I might go, not for sure yet, but it's a possibility. And I will be putting in for that sheep permit this year (with my 16 points.) Should be a sure thing!

So you were not completely honest when you said you don't apply for sheep hunts. Which season are you planning on applying for in Colorado?

[bobcat]

Dan,  I'm now thinking of renting a bus to haul us and all the other hunters on our Colorado deer and elk hunt. Sounds like you're still in? We actually may want to contact an outfitter, as we could possibly get a guided hunt at a fraction of the normal cost, since everyone's bailing out of their Colorado hunts this year.   

You may be fooling some of the members on here Bob but those of us that have seen your posts concerning the costs of applying for even a sheep permit realize you are just stiring the pot and have zero chance of applying in Colorado, nice try though.

Hey, I might go, not for sure yet, but it's a possibility. And I will be putting in for that sheep permit this year (with my 16 points.) Should be a sure thing!

So you were not completely honest when you said you don't apply for sheep hunts. Which season are you planning on applying for in Colorado?

I never said I don't apply for sheep. I only didn't apply last year. Haven't done the research on Colorado yet. Would prefer otc tags.

[bearpaw]

I have not posted on this topic, I have mixed feelings as I understand both sides of this discussion.

However, I question the integrity of some who are posting in this topic, right now we have a chance to affect the makeup of the Washington Wildlife Commission who decide hunting seasons and policies for the WDFW here in Washington and only a handful of H-W members have even participated in the conversation. I'm not quite sure what to think.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,121284.0.html

[turkeyfeather]

Just cause someone doesn't comment on a thread doesn't mean they haven't read thru it or even sent out some emails trying to do something about it. And secondly I wasn't aware one had to comment on one thread to be able to have an opinion on another. 

[huntrights]

We are being attacked on many fronts.  We need to work together with a unfied voice to support or oppose proposed legislation that affects hunting or gun ownership.  We also may get rare opportunities to give input regarding the makeup of the WDFW Commission; they obviously have a significant amount of influence over everything having to do with hunting and fishing in this state.  Our unified voices need to be heard loud and clear; we have to work together on all of these issues.   

[bearpaw]

Just cause someone doesn't comment on a thread doesn't mean they haven't read thru it or even sent out some emails trying to do something about it. And secondly I wasn't aware one had to comment on one thread to be able to have an opinion on another. 

Sorry if I offended you. 

If a person had not seen that topic I understand, and you are correct a person may have contacted the senators and not posted about doing it. Obviously nobody has to comment anywhere, but that is not what I said.

I am saying that if a person saw the topic and did not act and then that person posted some of the comments I see in this topic it would call into question their integrity to complain about the hunters in Colorado doing nothing and then doing nothing themselves about the makeup of the commission that sets our hunting seasons and policy for WDFW. 

Just sayin....

[bearpaw]

We are being attacked on many fronts.  We need to work together with a unfied voice to support or oppose proposed legislation that affects hunting or gun ownership.  We also may get rare opportunities to give input regarding the makeup of the WDFW Commission; they obviously have a significant amount of influence over everything having to do with hunting and fishing in this state.  Our unified voices need to be heard loud and clear; we have to work together on all of these issues.   

   Thanks for all your hard work, it is an inspiration. 

[csaaphill]

I voted ya on the boycott because I think it's important but to those that asked about bait and hound hunting no I didn't vote for those things if I got a chance I'd vote to re-allow them.

[Special T]

If you really want to pinpoint your attack, send messages to businesses in co to move out of state. Also tell the state you are doing so. I don't disagree that by not hunting there, collateral damage will occur.

I don't blame PNW arms for leaving WA to ID... do you blame businesses for leaving CO? If you really want to get surgical, talk to all the companies that don't have to be in CO or go there. Out door channel has said they will no longer film there.

Boycotts don't normally work, but they can if there are enough motivated people AND the are suitable substitutes. Since there are lots of other states with good elk hunting I would think that it may work.

My statement about Time, Vote,$ Is NOT a hard fast rule. IF you think something is wrong and needs to change, or prevent it, those 3 things are how YOU can influence the out come. Many people do not focus on what they can do to effect immediate change. I believe that that many of us look to far out trying to magnify our actions too much. We pass over the more immediate returns on our actions. Since MY state reps seem to always vote the way i think they should it COULD be easy for me to take them for granted. IF i take the time to re-affirm their good works it makes it much easier for them to stand up for me. By the same token many choose not to talk to their state reps BECAUSE they know they will never for for them...

[Karl Blanchard]

This will be the last year for me in colorado.  I have too many points to just say screw it!  Burn my points for elk and deer and then by by colorado!

[bow4elk]

I will be planning to cash in my points and do the same.  Got way too many to just bail. They already screwed me out of over a dozen antelope points!  Long story but the Commission would not budge on their own mistake.

[wt]

Pianoman, you got it right 100%, our ilk have kept to themselves, and kept their nose to the grind stone, their head down and minded themselves for to long while others have been the constant squeeky wheel. YOU MUST TAKE WHAT EVER TIME AND MONEY YOU CAN FIT INTO YOUR CURRENT LIFE TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE LIFE! The ship is slowly turning and it need constant input on which way you would like it to head. Make them feel it.

[BullMagnet76]

I would boycott this year but the tag has already been paid for.  Goin for trophy pronghorn out of Trinidad.