Kevin B. AskewExecutive DirectorHunters United for Sunday Hunting
As we end one year and begin a new one. It is very encouraging to look across the hunting community and see all the new hunters, boys, girls, men, and women. All the mentoring that is occurring, the re-engaged hunters that have returned, and the retired but interested who still remain. Here at Hunters United for Sunday Hunting we find this promising as we look to the future and what can and might be. Looking at why this interest has come about the answer is simple; opportunity and time. People are taking advantage of what is being provided to them by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and choosing what works best for them just as they do with all other things that pertain to their daily lives.
If you are paying attention to the hunting community you will find three things being talked about. Senate Bill 67 providing the ability to hunt on Sunday. The new capability to purchase antlerless tags electronically with the signing of Senate Bill 431 into law 2022 Act 148. Whether to choose or not choose to hunt on Saturday of the deer rifle season opener.
Winston Churchill once said, “If we open a quarrel between past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future." It is no secret that getting people interested in hunting is a challenge. But look at it as that kid, young adult, or adult that finds themselves interested or just starting out hunting. The minute they start looking, observing, or asking questions, what do they find? We hunters fighting amongst ourselves over benign and simple issues. Could or would that be a turn-off to you?
How does this situation get fixed? First, we as hunter-conservationists stop fighting amongst ourselves over such benign issues as the personal choice to hunt on Sunday, Saturday, or any other day of the week. We stop arguing over the use of crossbows, compounds, and longbows. We recognize no one has lost anything with rifle deer season opening on Saturday. We quit fighting the change of purchasing a doe license electronically. We cease pitting ourselves against the other on what weapon we choose or what season or species we decide to hunt. At the end of the day, we are hunter-conservationists participating in the world’s best wildlife system, The North American Model of Wildlife Management. Our country was founded on the bases of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom of choice. That is what the hunting culture is all about. This may very well be what is attracting all the newcomers. As a hunter-conservation community we have a choice; embrace what makes us great and showcase that or struggle against it risking turning people off or away.
The path is plain with Hunters United for Sunday Hunting. We will remain steadfast in our mission to help bring seven days a week hunting opportunities for everyone's personal choice of enjoyment. This is the way to advance and keep our sport alive, interesting, and growing so future generations can enjoy what we provided to them.
From the Hunters United for Sunday Hunting team. Hope your hunting season is going well. Have a safe, happy, and enjoyable new year.
Sincerely; Kevin B. AskewExecutive Director, Hunters United for Sunday Hunting
Kevin B. Askew
Executive Director
Hunters United for Sunday Hunting
If you are paying attention to the hunting community you will find three things being talked about. Senate Bill 67 providing the ability to hunt on Sunday. The new capability to purchase antlerless tags electronically with the signing of Senate Bill 431 into law 2022 Act 148. Whether to choose or not choose to hunt on Saturday of the deer rifle season opener.
Winston Churchill once said, “If we open a quarrel between past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future." It is no secret that getting people interested in hunting is a challenge. But look at it as that kid, young adult, or adult that finds themselves interested or just starting out hunting. The minute they start looking, observing, or asking questions, what do they find? We hunters fighting amongst ourselves over benign and simple issues. Could or would that be a turn-off to you?
How does this situation get fixed? First, we as hunter-conservationists stop fighting amongst ourselves over such benign issues as the personal choice to hunt on Sunday, Saturday, or any other day of the week. We stop arguing over the use of crossbows, compounds, and longbows. We recognize no one has lost anything with rifle deer season opening on Saturday. We quit fighting the change of purchasing a doe license electronically. We cease pitting ourselves against the other on what weapon we choose or what season or species we decide to hunt. At the end of the day, we are hunter-conservationists participating in the world’s best wildlife system, The North American Model of Wildlife Management.
Our country was founded on the bases of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom of choice. That is what the hunting culture is all about. This may very well be what is attracting all the newcomers. As a hunter-conservation community we have a choice; embrace what makes us great and showcase that or struggle against it risking turning people off or away.
The path is plain with Hunters United for Sunday Hunting. We will remain steadfast in our mission to help bring seven days a week hunting opportunities for everyone's personal choice of enjoyment. This is the way to advance and keep our sport alive, interesting, and growing so future generations can enjoy what we provided to them.
From the Hunters United for Sunday Hunting team. Hope your hunting season is going well. Have a safe, happy, and enjoyable new year.
Sincerely; Kevin B. Askew
Executive Director, Hunters United for Sunday Hunting
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