Originally posted by BREW...: [b] If the "IWDHM" wants to put the Deer Herd first they need to stake a firm stance against HIGH FENCE KILLING of Deer and CWD, then move in the right direction to end it!!!
There stance of NOT being AGAINST it is SAD...
I agree that this is a major issue and am disappointed with their current position on it if they are not against it. That alone though does not mean that their organization alone and working with others on other issues isn't without merit. Don't forget that there are a lot of big national organizations that haven't become actively involved with the canned hunting issue. Folks have to find common ground and work towards successful conclusions and while I agree that canned hunting is something that all organizations should be against, there are a lot of other issues that also need attention. [/b]
The big national organizations won't pitch their tent because of places like South Texas and South Africa....where high fence facilities are measured in square miles, not square acres, and contain self sustaining resident herds. For most, "high fence hunting " and "canned hunting" are synonymous...and until that changes, don't expect the big boys to take the hard line.
That said, it is completely ridiculous for a deer hunting organization in Indiana to take a neutral stand on this issue! High fence operations in this state only offer canned hunting. Indiana has small tracts, often sub-divided, and the pens require artificial stocking with farm raised animals. THAT is 100% canned hunting IMO.
Unfortunately, that "IMO" is where the train gets derailed on the national/world stage. Opinions are like a**holes...everybody has one.
There are none so blind as those who will not see.
