Closing in....... Tic toc tic toc

 

A good alligator story with pics would be very cool op:

 

op:

 

I'll have a review on GG's string... And if red will ever send me a sling i'll have one for it too!!

 

:laugh: You only had it for 2 days before you sold the bow!

 

:tu:

 

A successful gator hunt would be sweet op:

 

If someone wants to volunteer a gator hunt I'd be happy to go and write about it!!! ::

 

Ive sent ya a few! Illl send more asap!

 

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I had the bow longer than that!! It was a week!! And I still got the string man!!

 

gotcha! :tu: Excuse me,a week!

 

Probably some of the following issues that have been on BFC recently should be in the issue, minimal mention or links

Colorado
http://coloradobowfishing.wordpress...wordpress.com/2011/07/07/salmon-snagging-season-bowfishing-citizen-issue-paper/
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?10287-Bowfishing-for-Salmon-citizen-issue-paper

Michigan
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?12336-Bowfshing-Year-Around-in-MI
http://coloradobowfishing.wordpress.../29/stop-invasive-species-improve-fisheries-and-support-bowfishing-in-michigan/

 

Any content would be greatly appreciated of this is gonna be a short issue.

I'll take anything at this point, bowfishing stories, bowhunting, stories, etc..........

 

op:

 

pm sent

 

Below is some content on important regulations changes that bowfisher's need to be aware of: If possible please re-use this content for all subsequent BAA journals until these regulations change decision processes are finished (hopefully by end of year). We need to get the word out on these efforts and drive support in as many ways as possible.

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Bowfishing Regulations Update: Act Now!

There are currently two important regulation change proposals facing the sport of bowfishing in Michigan and Colorado. We are asking that all bowfishermen across the nation to PLEASE send in your letters of support on these issues! Bowfishermen need to make their voices heard in the off-season as the passage of the following regulations changes will benefit fisheries, the sport of bowfishing and participants for years to come!

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COLORADO
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A citizen issue paper was presented to the Colorado Department of Wildlife (DOW) earlier this year asking the DOW to permit archery as an additional valid method of take for Kokanee Salmon during the designated snagging season where permitted. Given these fish are at the end of their natural cycle and will die if not harvested, the issue paper looks to maximize the harvest of these edible fish by adding bowfishing as an additional method of take.

You can get more details on this issue at: www.coloradobowfishing.org at http://coloradobowfishing.wordpress....n-issue-paper/

AND at: http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums...en-issue-paper

Do you ever bowfish in Colorado or do you support such an effort to permit archery as a method of take during the snagging season? If so please take 5 minutes out of your day and write in a comment of support to the addresses below.

wildlife.comm@state.co.us

You can also mail in a letter of support to:

Colorado Wildlife Commission
6060 Broadway,
Denver, CO 80216


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MICHIGAN
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Currently Michigan bowfishing regulations have complex regulations which has a limited season, restricted waters and does not include all available rough species. Currently the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is deliberating on a major regulations change which in effect would expand the available lakes, expand the rough species available for harvest, and greatly expand the season for bowfishing in the state of Michigan. The proposed regulation is FO-219 and this issue is currently under consideration for a NRC vote by end of year. The NRC needs to hear from interested bowfishermen with letters of support!

You can get more details on this issue at: http://coloradobowfishing.wordpress....g-in-michigan/

AND at: http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums...r-Around-in-MI

Do you ever bowfish in Michigan or do you support such an effort for an expanded bowfishing season, additional rough species and more open waters? If so please take 5 minutes out of your day and write in a comment of support to the below, specifically mentioning that you support the passage of FO-219.

Debbie Whipple at the Michigan DNR: WhippleD1@michigan.gov

PLEASE CC: millerelectric@wildblue.net (the lead of this effort)

You can also mail in a letter of support to:

Natural Resources Commission
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909

 

Just took a look at the December issue and didn't see any mention of the two major bowfishing legislative updates affecting the sport around the country? The one in Michigan and Colorado mentioned above in previous content/copy comment. Note the Colorado one has passed since the content submission was posted in early Oct. Its possible though I missed the Oct/Nov issues where it was mentioned?

Thanks

 

That was the Bowcountry.com Dec Issue I'm working on the BAA E-Journal now :tu: