seems like we have a new sherif in town!!! you go david knipes    vermonster13 has taken the fight to WHA'S doorstep and i for one commend him for his "balls to the wall" efforts to keep us up to speed and informed!!!

The difficulty is that the sponsors he is showing- you can bet they aren't the "first tier" ones he is TRYING to get, like Primos, Realtree, Mossy Oak, etc.

If you know folks at these places, like I do at Mossy Oak, you need to alert them to what is happening and proactively advise them why this is a bad idea and why it shouldn't happen BEFORE they agree to sponsor. Once they commit, a company that large is like a battleship and will be difficult to change course, believe me.

Here is the website for the first location, Lost Arrow Resort. We should let them know how we feel too.

http://www.lstarrow.com/index.htm

Well folks keep an eye on G5's site. Some big news to be released real shortly!

Man, that resort looks nice except for the canned hunts and fact that they are going along with this.  Too bad.

David, good job.  I sent G5 an email earlier based on your encouragement.  If you want to get personal with Mr. Farbman, there seems to be some interesting stuff available about his dealing with the Old Wayne County Building lease.  You might check the Wayne County Auditor's webpage.  I didn't spend a whole bunch of time with it so I don't know the full skinny.

Thanks.

    :mad:     Just saw this thread.   I live in MI and this is the first I have heard if it.  The idea doesn't surprise me, I'm just amazed that anyone actually made it this far and got people to sponsor it.

Its all about the $$$$$.  

I'm ashamed that my state is the root of this. I'll definitly do my part to let the sponsors know how I feel.

From G5:

"Dear Matt,   Thank you for your e-mail.  We at G5 outdoors are very interested in your concerns.  As of today we have withdrawn our support and sponsorship of the WHA.  Our only intent was to grow archery.  This is clearly not happening.  Please explain to your friends and fellow hunters that G5 in no way intended to offend anyone and that we have listened to your voice.  Thanks again for your correspondence.   Sincerely,   Peter Crawford G5 Outdoors, LLC g5@graceeng.com"

Good job with the e-mails guys.

"G5 Outdoors would like to formally announce that we are withdrawing our sponsorship of the World Hunting Association (WHA).

It was our intention to strengthen bow hunting's foundation by broadening the appeal of archery to the public; however, based on communications, via email and phone, we have received from fellow bow hunters, we have come to the conclusion that the WHA is not the vehicle to achieve this end.

G5 would like to thank all those who have shared their thoughts, comments and concerns with us.
"

I was told this a couple of hours ago but they asked to be allowed to break the news. When we stick together we can accomplish much. Now Xtreme scents needs to get a clue!

vermonster - shucks if I'd a known G5 wanted to announce, I'd a been quiet.  Good on 'em

G5 has announced...

http://g5outdoors.com/main/RecentHeadlines.aspx

Thank goodness!  I like their Montec head and use it, but let them know I wouldn't have been a customer of theirs given the continued support of the WHA...

Good on them for coming to their senses!

PHEW.  

I am glad to see that one man's insanity can't overcome a thousand men's reason.  Thank you guys, and good work.  The fight is not over, of course, until we get to watch a three minute clip on the WHA  website of the bozo sitting in his tree-stand apologizing for his lapse in. . . well, just about everything.  It's funny, because I remember seeing a 20/20 special about "paintball" safaris in Africa about 7 years ago that had the ARAs in a tizzy... can you imagine if this made it mainstream?!

ben

Just got my reply from G5 too;). What sponsors are remaining? TM

Xtreme Scents and the drug manufacturer Pneumo

Wow! I would like to thank each and every one of you who responded to my initial alert. First, many of you provided sound factual information that I will certainly do my best to share. Second, as you've already seen, stirring up a hornet's nest can produce some immediate and spectacular results! As more good news, I received some info today that confirms that several major sponsors who were thinking about it are now distancing themselves as much as possible from the whole lunatic idea because of just the kind of outpouring we've seen here. Will try to keep everyone posted with whatever news I learn, and thanks to everyone for stepping up to the plate in defense of hunting. Cheers, Don

Darn... I thought this would be the perfect place for traditional archers to gain some international attention. After all, the slower velocities of trad shot arrows would be a natural fit for arrow delivered tranquilizer systems. Less danger of accidental penetration etc....

Oh well, guess I won't quit my day job.

         

I sent an E-mail thanking Gfive for thier withdrawal of support.

Hello Andrew,

Thank you for your e-mail.  We at G5 outdoors are very interested in your
concerns.  As of today we have withdrawn our support and sponsorship of the
WHA.  Our only intent was to grow archery.  This is clearly not happening.
Please explain to your friends and fellow hunters that G5 in no way intended
to offend anyone and that we have listened to your voice.  Thanks again for
your correspondence.

Sincerely,

Peter Crawford
G5 Outdoors, LLC
g5@graceeng.com

-----Original Message-----


If you become a sponsor of the WHA I will cease to buy your products.
Thanks,
Andrew Parker


Yeah!!!!!  I like the Montec

I second the opinion that we should thank and support G5 and other sponsors who realize that this is not something they want to promote.  Whether their response is generated by finance or reason, the fact is they listened and responded.

I sent an email thanking G-5 and Carbon Express for withdrawing their sponsership and received a reply from both stating that they appreciated the input and welcoming any future emails concerning this issue.