LAST EDITED ON Aug-13-06 AT 08:00AM (MST)[p]Finally finished this months Eastmans' while putting in some time on the stationary bike. Unfortunately this was the last part of the magazine I read and it left me shaking my head. I was hoping for a response from Guy, but unfortunately there wasn't. For those that did not see it, I thought I would share. Maybe the author is in the crowd here.
hahah...maybe I should check my spelling before submitting.
FROM EASTMANS'
Would you consider a hunt for a 400 class bull elk fair chase if it was conducted on 7500-plus acres of very steep, rugged country? One thing, the perimeters are 'high fenced.' I am a dedicated hunter of many species and have a true passion for sheep hunting, which I am sure you would agree is one of, if not the most physically demanding hunt of all. However, I am fortunate enough to be able to do it at 41 years old while still in great shape. Guy, we are all hunters, even those of us who hunt 'high fences.' In this day of strong anti-hunting movements I believe we should seek to 'unite' hunters not 'alienate' them. You guys (Eastmans) have a couple of great platforms (T.V., magazine) to speak to 'all' hunters and unite them. Shame on you for missing the big picture. Remember that every future hunter lost or undeveloped is a lost customer for your business. Lastly I would hope you realize two very important facts. 1) People who hunt 'high fences' generally hunt many other ways as well. You are alienating yourself from them. 2) I don't see too much difference between having the freedom and resources to 'camp out' in the Wyoming high country and 'live' with the deer and elk while patterning them for days or even weeks at a time vs. going to a 7500 acre ranch with perimeter 'high' fences. Either way you know the animals are within the general vicinity and it is just a matter of time and persistence before you harvest one. I admire every hunter's kill and congratulate them. Provided the harvest was of legal means. I do this simply because they are fellow hunters who contribute many dollars to the sport I love. The sport I would like to see preserved for future generations starting with my children. Guy, pay attention to what you are doing, the anti-hunters must just love seeing you folks at Eastman's further THEIR cause by driving wedges into the hunting community with stupid slogans like 'no fences here' I do enjoy your magazine but the marketing 'genius' who came up with that slogan goofed up. Hoping you realize your platform.
hahah...maybe I should check my spelling before submitting.
FROM EASTMANS'
Would you consider a hunt for a 400 class bull elk fair chase if it was conducted on 7500-plus acres of very steep, rugged country? One thing, the perimeters are 'high fenced.' I am a dedicated hunter of many species and have a true passion for sheep hunting, which I am sure you would agree is one of, if not the most physically demanding hunt of all. However, I am fortunate enough to be able to do it at 41 years old while still in great shape. Guy, we are all hunters, even those of us who hunt 'high fences.' In this day of strong anti-hunting movements I believe we should seek to 'unite' hunters not 'alienate' them. You guys (Eastmans) have a couple of great platforms (T.V., magazine) to speak to 'all' hunters and unite them. Shame on you for missing the big picture. Remember that every future hunter lost or undeveloped is a lost customer for your business. Lastly I would hope you realize two very important facts. 1) People who hunt 'high fences' generally hunt many other ways as well. You are alienating yourself from them. 2) I don't see too much difference between having the freedom and resources to 'camp out' in the Wyoming high country and 'live' with the deer and elk while patterning them for days or even weeks at a time vs. going to a 7500 acre ranch with perimeter 'high' fences. Either way you know the animals are within the general vicinity and it is just a matter of time and persistence before you harvest one. I admire every hunter's kill and congratulate them. Provided the harvest was of legal means. I do this simply because they are fellow hunters who contribute many dollars to the sport I love. The sport I would like to see preserved for future generations starting with my children. Guy, pay attention to what you are doing, the anti-hunters must just love seeing you folks at Eastman's further THEIR cause by driving wedges into the hunting community with stupid slogans like 'no fences here' I do enjoy your magazine but the marketing 'genius' who came up with that slogan goofed up. Hoping you realize your platform.