"THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE" BY DOUG BORLAND


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alaska bowhunters association needs our help

    The Alaska Bowhunters Association has asked for our help in support of a few proposals, and against one that legalizes crossbows for anyone over the age of sixty for use in bowhunting seasons even though there is already a process that allows the handicapped to get a permit to use a crossbow.   The entire text of the proposals are below with an easy link so that you can make your opinion known.    Please take the time to  check this out and help our Alaska brothers to keep the hunt in the hunt.     Time is of the essence on this one – all comments must be registered by February 21, 2020.

tennessee fish and wildlife commission considering legalizing airbows during archery season

UPDATE:  THE COUNCIL MADE THEIR DECISION AND LEGALIZED THE AIRBOW FOR HANDICAP PERSONS WITH A QUALIFIED PERMIT

an excerpt from news channel 9's report:

"​There are other changes which are likely to be discussed at this week's meeting including. . .The legalization of "airbows" during Tennessee's archery-only deer season. An airbow is a pneumatic weapon which like a crossbow but instead is powered by compressed air.
​Commissioner Bill Swan said, 'I think that's a good idea. Lewis & Clark carried an airgun with them on their travels. They killed game with it'."

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how can i get involved?

  • Email a Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissioner to let them know your opinion on the proposal.
    • Email addresses for all the commissioners can be found by clicking here
  • ​For Tennessee residents:
    • ​Hunters are allowed to make comments in person at TFWC meetings.  Committee meetings begin at 1 pm on Thursday at the TWRA Ray Bell Region II Building of the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville