Ron, I'm really not too sure how to take the first paragraph of your reply. It sounds to at least imply that you would be in favor of the no restriction on compound let-off.
Again, I am with Mike on this. I don't shoot a compound and have no issues with those that do. I started out with a compound and enjoyed shooting it. Since then I have changed to shooting trad gear. I have no problems with modern archery gear except one. The pursuit of short cuts and an easier life. Now, for me, this is fine in most aspects of life but not in hunting. I believe that in bowhunting, especially, there should be limitations to the advancement of gear. Man has proved that there is little he can not accomplish when set out to. A 100% let off bow would not be impossible in my mind. If that were the case then even the quote you use would be negated. And, as Mike said, it would open the door to equipment that has no place in the archery season. Or worse, it may (MAY) lead to an ending of the archery only season. Our season comes under attack often enough with out us (those who enjoy an archery only season) giving them (those who would like to end the season) ammunition to use against us.
Now, I would also like to say that this is not an attack on you personally. I am discussing the issue which you have taken the time to bring up here. An issue that I happen to strongly disagree with but which is being considered by the EC and there for by you. So, it could sound personal (or read personal as the case may be) since I am addressing you in the first person here. Ron I would like to thank you for taking the time to discuss this on an open forum. I wish all our members could log on and read and participate in such a discussion. I also wish all of our EC had the time and such to come on here and visit with us about relavent and non-relavent topics. So, thanks again.
Losthawg, if you want to call me I'll take your cc number and other pertinant information. Not that it will help you get renewed but I may get a lot of new hunting gear out of it! :twisted: Tomme made the offer first but I will as well. PM me your snail mail addy and I'll get a renewal form to you. Tomme did it for me so the least I could do is to pass on the favor.
Linedawg
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