Farmer Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Per email got tonight..... "Welcome to our newest groups, Arizona BASS Federation Nation, Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International, Arizona Houndsmen's Association and South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Club! Anglers United Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona BASS Federation Nation Arizona Bowhunters Association Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Arizona Deer Association Arizona Flycasters Club Arizona Houndsmen's Association Arizona Trappers Association Ducks Unlimited Phoenix Chapter Mohave Sportsman Club Outdoor Experience 4 All South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Club Southwest Walleye Anglers" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Did you notice that they are having a banquet hosted By Gov Brewer? Who they call their honorary chair. Sounds like the big money guys are winning.....as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Got the same email. Apparently all the groups listed approve of AZSWC's lobbying tactics. An issue that concerns me is the fishing groups. AZSWC can claim fisherman numbers & organizations when lobbying for hunting issues. I wonder if our legislators know the difference. I doubt AZSWC has EVER lobbied a dedicated fishing issue at the legislature. Fishing groups could unknowingly buoy AZSWC's existence. Do you suppose AZSWC is pursuing fishing groups for this purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Obviously they have bought off the Governor. It's a done deal IMO. Big money wins again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted March 26, 2012 It would appear AZSWC has our Governor's ear. Not good in this particular instance. We must keep any bills giving tags away off her desk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Typical political butt kissing going on. These people have no shame! Looks like the SFW cancer will be spreading to Arizona soon. Coming soon to a wildlife theater near you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzHuntingAddict Report post Posted March 26, 2012 I am game on showing up to stage a peaceful protest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 26, 2012 It might be possible that the event was organized, Gov Brewer and Charlie Daniels enlisted, before SB2072 came to light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Gov Brewer was the cohost last year at the azsfwc banquet and also was at the azsfw banquet when Palin came a couple years ago, she has a relationship already built. I think we have covered this before. It's a difficult situation in that we wanted her support before and got it... now we want her to disavow that very support. One of the reasons I truly despise politics involved in conservation, the mix can turn on you in a split second. I don't blame Gov Brewer in this, I blame sfw for backstabbing us. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donniedent Report post Posted March 26, 2012 Hit the nail on the head Kent. This just shows what happens when our ranks get split. The love of money is the root of all evil. All we can do now to counteract this is keep contacting our legislators and join good orgs that are against this garbage. Find a good org guys. And JOIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedGoat Report post Posted March 27, 2012 For a fact AZSFW has not helped anglers or the GFD. Last year and this year the Rotenon bill that was introduced never got a wink of notice from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archerycrazy Report post Posted March 27, 2012 For a fact AZSFW has not helped anglers or the GFD. Last year and this year the Rotenon bill that was introduced never got a wink of notice from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archerycrazy Report post Posted March 27, 2012 Speedgoat is absolutely correct and I know why but won't post here. George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedGoat Report post Posted March 27, 2012 AzHuntingAddict, About that protest, is anyone willing to protest at the Capitol "when" Arizona Sportman's Sweetheart, "Crazy Suzanne" gets her amendent sent to the Governor's desk? I think it is time to start organizing. The Boss man Hamberlin did say "What Ever It Costs!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzHuntingAddict Report post Posted March 27, 2012 AzHuntingAddict, About that protest, is anyone willing to protest at the Capitol "when" Arizona Sportman's Sweetheart, "Crazy Suzanne" gets her amendent sent to the Governor's desk? I think it is time to start organizing. The Boss man Hamberlin did say "What Ever It Costs!" I am in! Hopefully others will take a stand for this and join the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
