Muley_73
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As I have read the many posts and followed this debate talk I decided to take a little deeper look at real issue at hand. I have come to the conclusion that this debate really does not come down to the North American Model at all. It comes down to a bad blood fight and power struggle between two conservation organizations. Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and Rockey Mountain Elk Foundation.
As some know in the beging it was the RMEF that helped SFW become established in Utah. In 1993 Bill Christensen (RMEF State Rep) and Don Peay approached the Utah Wildlife Association for support in cutting Utahs deer tags. This united front was never questioned until the SFW and RMEF had differences over the wolf issue and BGF was formed. The RMEF and SFW/BGF have not been very friendly since that time.
So now you may be asking what this has to do with the debate. Well from everything that I can see by googling Randy Newberg it have everything to do with the debate.
On Sept. 7, 2011 RMEF released an artical on its News and Media page. The artical introduced Randy Newberg as being added as a new volunteer position on the conservation issues/government relations committee of the RMEF.
David Allen, RMEF president and CEO had this to say. "We're excited about Randy working with RMEF on this committee. He brings a wealth of knowledge and great prespective on relevant issues facing conservation and hunting. He's a great asset for our organization." The artical also mentioned Randys TV show On Your Own Adventures.
These are all great things and I am 100% sure that Randy is just that, a great conservationist with great prespective.
This is my concern. Prior to his appointment I also found a press release talking about RMEF signing on as a sponsor of Randy's hunting show, On Your Own Adventures. I do not know if sponsoring brings in any money for the show? I just found it intresting. I also notice that several press releases to newspapers mentioned Randys TV show when RMEF released the info about his new postion. I noticed that RMEF's Twitter page sent out a message to all of its followers about Randys TV show. Again not really a big deal. But advertising is expensive and starting a new show can be difficult, especially without big name sponsors like RMEF.
So while I am sure Randy is a stand up guy and may very well be about protecting the rights of the average joe. I believe his really purpose of challenging Don is his loyalty to RMEF and the position he has been appointed to by RMEF concerning conservation issues/government relations. This concerns me because if you read the mission statement of the RMEF is clearly states that they are NOT a hunting organization. So now why are they so concerned with the North American Model? Well I beleive it is only to grind an ax with SFW/BGF. Not because they care about the average joe. But because they have personal issue with Don and how the whole wolf issue is playing out. If they can put SFW/BGF in question they feel it will be a BENEFIT TO THEIR ORGANIZATION.
I guess my question would now be. Why is the debate not with Don Peay and David Allen? Why is the RMEF sending Randy out to challange Don or accept a challenge. I believe the answer is they feel they have a better chance of damaging SFW/BFG with Randy acting as an average joe hunter. Rather than with a challange from a group that has had as equally of shady past as the SFW.
Its all about politics and nothing else folks. The average joe talk is nothing more than to gain the support of the voters. Two powerhouse organzitions fighting to keep membership and dollars flowing in. If RMEF looses membership they lose political power and dollars. If SFW loses membership they lose political power and dollars.
So I'll ask UTAH hunters. What organiztion has done more for your state RMEF or SFW. Even the haters know the answer!
I may be completely wrong on this view, however it did give me a little more to think about. Take a look for yourself its only a google search away.
Im going to go ahead and crawl in my bomb shelter now.
As some know in the beging it was the RMEF that helped SFW become established in Utah. In 1993 Bill Christensen (RMEF State Rep) and Don Peay approached the Utah Wildlife Association for support in cutting Utahs deer tags. This united front was never questioned until the SFW and RMEF had differences over the wolf issue and BGF was formed. The RMEF and SFW/BGF have not been very friendly since that time.
So now you may be asking what this has to do with the debate. Well from everything that I can see by googling Randy Newberg it have everything to do with the debate.
On Sept. 7, 2011 RMEF released an artical on its News and Media page. The artical introduced Randy Newberg as being added as a new volunteer position on the conservation issues/government relations committee of the RMEF.
David Allen, RMEF president and CEO had this to say. "We're excited about Randy working with RMEF on this committee. He brings a wealth of knowledge and great prespective on relevant issues facing conservation and hunting. He's a great asset for our organization." The artical also mentioned Randys TV show On Your Own Adventures.
These are all great things and I am 100% sure that Randy is just that, a great conservationist with great prespective.
This is my concern. Prior to his appointment I also found a press release talking about RMEF signing on as a sponsor of Randy's hunting show, On Your Own Adventures. I do not know if sponsoring brings in any money for the show? I just found it intresting. I also notice that several press releases to newspapers mentioned Randys TV show when RMEF released the info about his new postion. I noticed that RMEF's Twitter page sent out a message to all of its followers about Randys TV show. Again not really a big deal. But advertising is expensive and starting a new show can be difficult, especially without big name sponsors like RMEF.
So while I am sure Randy is a stand up guy and may very well be about protecting the rights of the average joe. I believe his really purpose of challenging Don is his loyalty to RMEF and the position he has been appointed to by RMEF concerning conservation issues/government relations. This concerns me because if you read the mission statement of the RMEF is clearly states that they are NOT a hunting organization. So now why are they so concerned with the North American Model? Well I beleive it is only to grind an ax with SFW/BGF. Not because they care about the average joe. But because they have personal issue with Don and how the whole wolf issue is playing out. If they can put SFW/BGF in question they feel it will be a BENEFIT TO THEIR ORGANIZATION.
I guess my question would now be. Why is the debate not with Don Peay and David Allen? Why is the RMEF sending Randy out to challange Don or accept a challenge. I believe the answer is they feel they have a better chance of damaging SFW/BFG with Randy acting as an average joe hunter. Rather than with a challange from a group that has had as equally of shady past as the SFW.
Its all about politics and nothing else folks. The average joe talk is nothing more than to gain the support of the voters. Two powerhouse organzitions fighting to keep membership and dollars flowing in. If RMEF looses membership they lose political power and dollars. If SFW loses membership they lose political power and dollars.
So I'll ask UTAH hunters. What organiztion has done more for your state RMEF or SFW. Even the haters know the answer!
I may be completely wrong on this view, however it did give me a little more to think about. Take a look for yourself its only a google search away.
Im going to go ahead and crawl in my bomb shelter now.