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Post by jackc99 on Jul 8, 2008 20:33:14 GMT -5
Received this via email today (note item #C for waterfowlers):
Natural Resources Study Committee
Some topics they charged with studying:
A. Forestry conservation (HR 36)
B. Merits of completing the Knobstone Trail (SCR 3)
C. Discharging of firearms on bodies of water in densely populated areas
In addition, they are to receive the report from the Invasive Species Task Force
Members:
Sen. Ryan Mishler, Chairperson
Sen. Greg Walker
Sen. James Lewis
Sen. Richard Young
Rep. Robert Bischoff
Rep. Paul Robertson
Rep. Robert Cherry
Rep. Dan Leonard
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Post by jwkimber45 on Jul 9, 2008 11:42:06 GMT -5
Watch out!!!! Define "body of water" define "densely populated" Flooded corn field on a county road with a few houses on it?  Its just the begining...... |
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 9, 2008 15:27:03 GMT -5
Guys..... I've asked Jack for the committee schedule so we can be there in force to fight this again.....only this time we need to be there face to face. I can promise you that Delta Waterfowl will be there to give input, and hopefully the "other" waterfowl group will be there, but I honestly doubt it as they typically do NOT get into battles over hunter rights. Whether you are a member of Delta, DU, Waterfowl USA or not.... we must be there as WATERFOWL HUNTERS to put this to rest again!!! Please spread the word on this. When we get a date the committee meets we need to be there in force!!!!
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Post by gundude on Jul 9, 2008 15:31:36 GMT -5
Watch out!!!! Define "body of water" define "densely populated" Flooded corn field on a county road with a few houses on it? Its just the begining...... Woody can you give this guy a Star or a smiley face or a coupon for a free cone at the local dairy queen???...... SPOT ON!. I saw this thread when it was first posted and I just wanted to see how long it would take for someone to see what is going on here.... Guys we ALL need to stay on top of issues such as this and there are many others.. BUT I guess thats another thread...... |
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Post by Decatur on Jul 9, 2008 15:46:56 GMT -5
You know this was probably brought on by the people that live on Geist Reservoir. Money talks!
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Post by danf on Jul 9, 2008 16:00:20 GMT -5
Actually, I believe it would probably be Pigeons "friends".  Travis/Jack, let us know what we can do to help, if we aren't able to attend. If it starts with waterfowl, it will soon spread to other hunting activities.... |
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Post by Decatur on Jul 9, 2008 16:16:49 GMT -5
Actually, I believe it would probably be Pigeons "friends". You lost me. Who are Pigeon's friends? |
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Post by Decatur on Jul 9, 2008 16:18:13 GMT -5
OHHHHHHH, nevermind. I remember him having some trouble with people on the Joe. Disregard previous post please.
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Post by danf on Jul 9, 2008 16:20:18 GMT -5
Yep.  |
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Post by pigeonflier on Jul 9, 2008 16:26:38 GMT -5
The easiest way for them to close the St Joe down is to anex all those house's into the city limits.. Maybe we should all push for them to be anexed,, and see how they like them apples??
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Post by Decatur on Jul 9, 2008 16:52:23 GMT -5
The easiest way for them to close the St Joe down is to anex all those house's into the city limits.. Maybe we should all push for them to be anexed,, and see how they like them apples?? They'd probably be all for it until the taxes started rolling in. |
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 9, 2008 18:40:50 GMT -5
Don't be fooled about it........ the easiest way for them to close the St. Joe is to lump it into this "populated" area theory and knock down the St. Joe, White, Wabash, Tippy, Big Blue, Eel, Kankakee, Mississinewa, OHIO, et al.. If you hunt any of Indiana's rivers OR creeks you need to help out on this! The forces of evil would rather dump hunting in these rivers all at once rather than dealing with them river by river. This bill would be just like the Marion Co. ban on hunting (since Marion Co. is "heavily populated") only on a statewide level. Today waterfowl, tomorrow deer!!!!!
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Post by hoosierdhr on Jul 9, 2008 18:56:50 GMT -5
Keep us informed!!! Ill do what I can.
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Post by huxbux on Jul 9, 2008 20:28:01 GMT -5
I remember these people from last year. I e-mailed the representative responsible for introducing a bill in the state legislature as did several others. IIRC, someone received a rather condescending and nasty reply. May a huge gaggle of geese take up residence on his patio deck!
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 9, 2008 21:11:34 GMT -5
John Collins received a VERY nasty and unprofessional response from Rep. Craig Fry (D). I still can't believe how rude and childish his response was to John's professional letter to him asking him to reconsider his bill proposal. Fry is a thug IMO!!!!!
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Post by gundude on Jul 9, 2008 21:27:18 GMT -5
I can be nice and professional and deal in the facts or I can FRY him............ His choice. This thing is going to get shot down!..... " no pun intended".....
Step up guys. even if you don't chase waterfowl because YOU ARE NEXT!
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Post by jackc99 on Jul 10, 2008 7:25:34 GMT -5
Special note: the chairman of this committee is Senator Ryan Mishler (R) Bremen. I think he takes in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. You might think of dropping him an email voicing your concerns about this bill. Please be civil!!!! s9@in.govJack |
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 10, 2008 9:52:24 GMT -5
I've got a gazzillion things to do today, but I'll send him a letter tomorrow. Thanks for the info Jack!
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Post by jackc99 on Jul 10, 2008 20:24:42 GMT -5
Very special note: Carlos Hathcock is dead.
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Post by pigeonflier on Jul 10, 2008 20:28:05 GMT -5
Is it possible for us to fight this?? I am a complete moron on this POLITICAL game.. I have no idea how this works? Someone can help and tell me who/what I should say/contact? lay it on me gents......
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Its just the begining......
