Getting our Black Brothers involved

Holy Smokes · 01-23-2007, 06:40 PM

You know I have only seen 5 black fellows shootin archery. I really enjoyed those I got to now.
We need to find some way to get em involve in the sport for someday there is gonna be a vote on these hunting privilidges and we want them on our side. So talk it up with them, just bring that into a conversation,,and let them know they are welcome. Just doing that will go a long way whether thay do or not. Now that is $10 worth there. HS

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Smokes

You know I have only seen 5 black fellows shootin archery. I really enjoyed those I got to now.
We need to find some way to get em involve in the sport for someday there is gonna be a vote on these hunting privilidges and we want them on our side. So talk it up with them, just bring that into a conversation,,and let them know they are welcome. Just doing that will go a long way whether thay do or not. Now that is $10 worth there. HS

I dont even know how to respond to this......if I brought this up to some of our African American Neighbors around here they would probably pull out a nine and bust me a cap.......or my cap.....

have you guys ever been to poughkepsie or newburgh NY??? thats a rough hood.....

we have a few fellas of the "black" persausion that shoot around here and they are very good....I have always enjoyed shooting w/anyone who will have me......

Holy Smokes · 01-23-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BOWMAN

I dont even know how to respond to this......if I brought this up to some of our African American Neighbors around here they would probably pull out a nine and bust me a cap.......or my cap.....

have you guys ever been to poughkepsie or newburgh NY??? thats a rough hood.....

we have a few fellas of the "black" persausion that shoot around here and they are very good....I have always enjoyed shooting w/anyone who will have me......

Boy I will tell you they ,the powers that be sure pulled on on us when they got us divided back during the reconstruction 1865-1873 and some of these guys today that IRRATE it,Jessie Jackson and The right rev Sharpton. plus others sure amke it hard to get along. But somebodys gotta try. HS

Holy Smokes · 01-23-2007, 07:10 PM

Maybe we could figure out some way to get a ball on the bows. or sell em with a dew rag

HS

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Smokes

Maybe we could figure out some way to get a ball on the bows. or sell em with a dew rag

HS

no you didnt........

Holy Smokes · 01-23-2007, 07:38 PM

I wear one to and from the stand. Just got a scent shield one. and that is spelled Do HS

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 07:41 PM

you know the sad part is if they were talking amongst there selves the way we are talking, it would be fine....but if they were to se this we would be labled as racist......its still a sad sad world....

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 07:43 PM

you know Archery kinda reminds me of hokey......

Holy Smokes · 01-23-2007, 07:50 PM

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you know the sad part is if they were talking amongst there selves the way we are talking, it would be fine....but if they were to se this we would be labled as racist......its still a sad sad world....

Yeah I thought about that but my heart is right and I would not want to offend them and hope thaey would jump in and have a laugh with us. One of my black brothers H K Eggerton has amrched across the south and gone to the defense of many a young folks and hold lectures and is everywhere with his pro souhtern agenda carryin a Confederate Battle flag. See we fought for the right to keep the polotical system small where the people, us, could have it work for real freedom from heavy handed rulership and make them accountable to the people not big intrest or $$$.. He knows what the score is and wants to unite the people agian. That is real patriotism. Ask George Washington. HS

bullspotter · 01-23-2007, 09:12 PM

Ummmm wow first off, i dont know quiet what to think about this, I would think if someone, regardless of race, age, gender. ext.... had an interest in archey they would be involved with it.....

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 09:14 PM

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Ummmm wow first off, i dont know quiet what to think about this, I would think if someone, regardless of race, age, gender. ext.... had an interest in archey they would be involved with it.....

I will say without a shadow of a doubt we meant nothing bad by any of this.....

maybe this thread needs to go away.....I knew it was going to be a problem as soon as I read it.....

Grady · 01-23-2007, 09:16 PM

Now that you mention it, it is kind of odd. I have never met a black man that hunts, much less shoots a bow. I wonder why that is? Is it that they have other sports of preference? I have seen alot of them fishing, but it is typically the older guys. If anyone figures out what the deal is here, please post.

BUNNYMAN · 01-23-2007, 09:18 PM

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Now that you mention it, it is kind of odd. I have never met a black man that hunts, much less shoots a bow. I wonder why that is? Is it that they have other sports of preference? I have seen alot of them fishing, but it is typically the older guys. If anyone figures out what the deal is here, please post.

i know of quite a fewand they are all accoplished at there chosen weapons....

and please I dont want anyone thinking bad of this thread....I know what his intent was and mine....and it was not bad......

bullspotter · 01-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Some people just dont have the intrest or passion for things, as far as archery goes, i would say that its got to be one of the most open sport to everyone, meaning, almost anyone can do it, i know 2 guys that do it in a wheel chair, and at a state shoot, their was a guy that had 1/2 his arm missing, had 1/2 fake arm with a u shaped clamp deal on it and he would hook his bow up and shoot away.... and ill say he was good too. But they have a passion and love for it, thats why they (and We) do it...

brokenarrow · 01-23-2007, 10:25 PM

Nothing good can come of this...

I know what the intent was smokes and hats off to ya...

Grady · 01-24-2007, 06:06 AM

I dont know about everyone else, but I never thought anything except honesty in his wording on th orignal post and mine as well. I have no racism in me. I have several close friends that are black and have had for some time.

tek · 01-24-2007, 06:40 PM

I work with a lot of black people and almost all of them are my friends. Most of them know that myself and others at work are involved in archery but most of them seem to have very little or no interest in it, Other than joking around. If any of them would like to try archery I would be more than happy to help them in anyway I could.

brokenarrow · 01-24-2007, 07:39 PM

Oh no...I completely understand and agree there was nothing racist about anything here...It's just these days some subjects are TABOO...I have several African-American friends and I know a few archers as well... I just think this thread might open a door that's difficult to shut...

jmho

BUNNYMAN · 01-24-2007, 07:44 PM

that was my first thought also.....

Holy Smokes · 01-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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Oh no...I completely understand and agree there was nothing racist about anything here...It's just these days some subjects are TABOO...I have several African-American friends and I know a few archers as well... I just think this thread might open a door that's difficult to shut...

jmho

I am sorry to say that it could be called PC and this exactly what they want to do to us .Divide and keep us at each other. Let us live in ture peace and enjoy each others brotherhood.

HS Oh by the way for those who might think of me as a racist. I keep to young black college boys and feed them while they were in my city cooping with the Eastman co, They LIVED in my home. They still call reguarly and come to vist with thier familys. Both are makeing big $$$$$$$ now 1 did'nt even have a car when he started living at our house. HS

brokenarrow · 01-25-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Smokes

I am sorry to say that it could be called PC and this exactly what they want to do to us .Divide and keep us at each other. Let us live in ture peace and enjoy each others brotherhood.

HS Oh by the way for those who might think of me as a racist. I keep to young black college boys and feed them while they were in my city cooping with the Eastman co, They LIVED in my home. They still call reguarly and come to vist with thier familys. Both are makeing big $$$$$$$ now 1 did'nt even have a car when he started living at our house. HS

Smokes I love you brother. I don't believe you have a racist bone in your body. I think that bowman and myself (living in Sharpton Land) are just alittle gun shy...

Holy Smokes · 01-25-2007, 05:51 PM

I can see why on that account. Man if folks would just let us get along. HS

whitetail99 · 01-26-2007, 09:01 PM

Culture changes? I am a blue collar worker. I live out in the country. I work my butt off. I have a attractive wife. I have two young and very promising children. I have two dogs. I build things and fix them when needed. I try to be kind to all unless I have to be other wise. When I look around I see many of the same characteristics in my neighbors. Over time we make choices and those choices steer our destination in life. The color of your skin is only one factor in life. Hunting for most is expensive and only getting more expensive as years pass. I would like to think the instinct to hunting was something i was born with. As a adult I persuaded it.

BUNNYMAN · 01-26-2007, 09:10 PM

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Culture changes? I am a blue collar worker. I live out in the country. I work my butt off. I have a attractive wife. I have two young and very promising children. I have two dogs. I build things and fix them when needed. I try to be kind to all unless I have to be other wise. When I look around I see many of the same characteristics in my neighbors. Over time we make choices and those choices steer our destination in life. The color of your skin is only one factor in life. Hunting for most is expensive and only getting more expensive as years pass. I would like to think the instinct to hunting was something i was born with. As a adult I persuaded it.

this thread is useless without pics......

just so you know, I am only kidding.....

Holy Smokes · 01-27-2007, 04:31 AM

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this thread is useless without pics......

just so you know, I am only kidding.....

You jokester you .HS

two_shoes · 01-27-2007, 11:15 AM

I think part of the problem with getting anybody involved is the stigma that bow hunting and archery have. That is it's part of the GOB network. Think about it... lets go huntin' with Bubba & Cooter....... scenes of Deliverance play in my head..... How inviting is that??? No some could contend that Deliverance was a love story.... but that is another thread. I know that really isn't all like that but what does the general public see or perceive?
I wish we had some TV coverage of a FITA event maybe from overseas.... We'd see all peoples represented. I believe that the NASP program will help tremendously but is it being brought to city schools? Could the NASP bring some 3D targets to get kids interested in shooting animals? I know my kids LOVE shooting foam (mmmmm... foam, it's what's for dinner!) There will also be a time lag between when the kids in the program become adults.

Just a couple of thoughts.

BUNNYMAN · 01-27-2007, 07:52 PM

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I think part of the problem with getting anybody involved is the stigma that bow hunting and archery have. That is it's part of the GOB network. Think about it... lets go huntin' with Bubba & Cooter....... scenes of Deliverance play in my head..... How inviting is that??? No some could contend that Deliverance was a love story.... but that is another thread. I know that really isn't all like that but what does the general public see or perceive?
I wish we had some TV coverage of a FITA event maybe from overseas.... We'd see all peoples represented. I believe that the NASP program will help tremendously but is it being brought to city schools? Could the NASP bring some 3D targets to get kids interested in shooting animals? I know my kids LOVE shooting foam (mmmmm... foam, it's what's for dinner!) There will also be a time lag between when the kids in the program become adults.

Just a couple of thoughts.

you are a wise man.....and very smart also.....