The day I start believing anything an outfitter says...is the day I sell all my hunting stuff, buy golf clubs, and join PETA.
Eric, dont you think if Randy was so anti-outfitter...wouldnt all your outfitter buddies be on here posting up all their "evidence"?
Why are you "reserving judgement"? Like my friend BRI said you've been on this forum for a long time...if Randy was anti-outfitter you'd know by now.
Its a pack of fuggin' lies. Randy isnt anti-outfitter..he's pro DIY. His message, along with his website and hunting show, have sent shock waves through the outfitting community for a couple reasons.
1. He's empowered hunters to do things on their own. If hunters choose to ditch their outfitters with the new knowledge and confidence they find in public land DIY hunting...so be it. In the long run, hunting will only survive for the average guy if theres urgency in protecting public lands, public wildlife, and the hunters that want to maintain that heritage. Not those that would further privatize and commercialize the sport.
2. The outfitters and guides can no longer run rough-shod over the average DIY hunter any more. For decades land owners and outfitters attempted to control everything in regard to hunting, the MTFWP, the Legislature, and even infiltrated the boards of many hunting organizations.
The arrogance displayed by MOGA/WYOGA on this issue is a classic example of how the group(s) work. When they feel threatened, they lash out with distortions, lies, and threats.
Your judgement reserving only confirms your alliance with the rest of the pack...and the pack mentality.
What a joke.