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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 6:38 AM | ||
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
BY FRED J. AUN For the Star-Ledger At a private meeting tonight in Monmouth County, a group of sportsmen will gather to discuss battling the formidable energy of those who oppose hunting in New Jersey. One of the topics at the meeting of the new Monmouth County Concerned Sportsmen will be the formation of a political action committee, said Ed Markowski, the main organizer. Markowski is also the president of the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. But because the nonprofit federation can't get involved in a PAC, Markowski isn't wearing that hat tonight. He's just another fed-up outdoorsman. "The thing that got the sportsmen's attention was the Panter bill," said Markowski. He was referring to the measure introduced by state Assemblyman Michael Panter (D-Monmouth), a bill that would significantly change the structure of the state Fish and Game Council. Markowski said many sportsmen are particularly fearful of Panter's effort to remove the words "public recreation and food supply" as being valid reasons for hunting and fishing in the state. "He wants the council to manage wildlife for eco-tourism," said Markowski. "If they do that, it would pretty much do away with sport hunting and fishing in New Jersey. That's got a whole lot of people angry." Anger, if channeled and controlled, can be a good thing. Markowski said it's high time sportsmen fight the battle with the proper tools. Since politics rules in New Jersey, any viable tool kit here must have a political element, he figures. "It looks like the sportsmen of New Jersey are, for the first time, going to have a PAC," said Markowski. "And we'll be working in districts where we might have enough membership to turn an election." If it goes forward, the plan will be to "get a group of guys together ... sign them up, collect money, hold fundraisers and select candidates we support," said Markowski. "We'll buy ads and get lists of hunters and anglers." He said he is "pushing for a white paper to go out to every senator and assemblyman who is running for office." It will be a list of simple questions to determine each politician's stand on matters that matter to sportsmen. "Either they respond or they don't respond," said Markowski. "Then, we'll rate them. We're not telling anybody to vote for somebody. We're just rating them." New Jersey's saltwater anglers, not just freshwater fishermen and hunters, are also upset with Panter's bill. That should boost the political clout of the proposed PAC. There's a Boston Tea Party flavor to all this, with Markowski serving as Samuel Adams. "Guys from all over state are coming tonight to find out where we go from here," he said. "It is not a public meeting. It's by invitation only. They had to RSVP by last week and I told everyone, 'The most important thing is, when you come in the door, you hang your ego at the door.' ... It's going to be a rather unique meeting and I think a new direction will come out of it." __________________ Life Member NRA
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 7:03 AM | ||
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Good stuff. Hope it takes off. __________________ "To be unarmed and therefore helpless in the face of evil is irresponsible and in fact complicit to said evil. If you knowingly and intentionally go forward incapable of stopping evil, you assist in its progress. Only a person free to choose to protect himself is truly respecting God's gift of life." Ted Nugent
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 7:46 AM | ||
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"It looks like the sportsmen of New Jersey are, for the first time, going to have a PAC," said Markowski. "And we'll be working in districts where we might have enough membership to turn an election." I think it's high time we went on the offensive. If we take the fight to these AR groups and put them on the defensive, we won't be trying to defend ourselves time and time again. __________________ Life Member NRA, NAHC, NAFC
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 7:52 AM | ||
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 7:52 AM | ||
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It would be nice to go on the offensive for once.
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 8:46 AM | ||
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 8:51 AM | ||
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Quote: At a private meeting tonight in Monmouth County, a group of sportsmen will gather to discuss battling the formidable energy of those who oppose hunting in New Jersey. __________________ WELCOME TO THE United Socialist States of America( USSA)
"The New Jersey Hunter is his own worst enemy" Howard Brandt NRA,NJSFSC,SORG,UBNJ,NJOA(Sect) New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Protecting our Hunting Fishing & Trapping Heritage |
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 11:07 AM Last Edited By: rgswildlife | ||
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I was invited and I will be there.I am a past president of The Monmouth county Federation of Sportsman along with many other hats I have worn. __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro
1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. |
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 11:34 AM Last Edited By: mcfvpgpn | ||
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The Federation will not be represented at the meeting tonight only "CONCERNED FED UP SPORTSMEN & SPORTSWOMEN OF NJ" __________________ WELCOME TO THE United Socialist States of America( USSA)
"The New Jersey Hunter is his own worst enemy" Howard Brandt NRA,NJSFSC,SORG,UBNJ,NJOA(Sect) New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Protecting our Hunting Fishing & Trapping Heritage |
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 12:52 PM Last Edited By: apmaurosr | ||
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I was invited and I will be there.I am a past president of The Monmouth county Federation of Sportsman along with many other hats I have worn. So... ... sounds like the policy is: all hats, regardless of the emblem that adorns them, will be collected upon entry. Hats will be returned upon exit 
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I told everyone, 'The most important thing is, when you come in the door, you hang your ego at the door.' I guess the hats go with the egos. There better be a good hatcheck person working the door. Don't want your tickets mixed up - can you imagine the wrong hat with the wrong ego!
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 1:25 PM | ||
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It is about time I have been saying that for years.
The animal rights people have tons of money yet claim it is the sportsmen who do the political arm twisting and laying down of cash, time to do what we have been getting credit for all along. __________________ The biggest thing I have learned of late is that many legislators will side with us if we patently and intelegently explain to them where we are coming from and where we are going.
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 2:07 PM Last Edited By: rgswildlife | ||
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Quote: Wrong, I will be there along with all other groups, included will be the taxidermist associations,Gun,Bow fishing and trapping groups, and any body else who has any thing to do with the outdoors we all love, plus Federation and local clubs, and many more that were invited to speak up and try to get something done.The Federation will not be represented at the meeting tonight __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro
1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. |
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 2:23 PM | ||
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The point Ant is trying to make is that tonight's meeting is not about clubs or associations. Its about uniting concerned sportsmen under a political banner. __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 11:25 PM Last Edited By: mcfvpgpn | ||
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35 of the 45 sportsmen and sportswomen invited, attended this meeting. They represented hunting, fishing,trapping clubs and organizations and related business's from all over the state. Also in attendance were non-club individuals some of whom are members of this site. We suspect that some of the attendees are Federation members but no one represented or spoke for the Federation. I know this because I made up the invition list.
All I will say at this time is that the meeting was well received and everybody left with a positive attitude and fired up. The food was good too. Jerry __________________ WELCOME TO THE United Socialist States of America( USSA)
"The New Jersey Hunter is his own worst enemy" Howard Brandt NRA,NJSFSC,SORG,UBNJ,NJOA(Sect) New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Protecting our Hunting Fishing & Trapping Heritage |
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| Posted: 25 Jul 2007 11:42 PM | ||
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Hi Gerry,
How can I and others on this site get involved with future PACs and the group events as "CONCERNED FED UP SPORTSMEN & SPORTSWOMEN OF NJ"? Feel free to contact me to get involved and volunteer my help and time. FYI ~ I still live just around the corner from you in Long Branch, and will do whatever I can to help. I'll PM you with my contact information in case you don't have it from the Federation records. Yours in hunting and fishing, Jon |
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| Posted: 26 Jul 2007 7:27 AM | ||
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Great meeting and lots of homework. __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro
1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. |
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| Posted: 26 Jul 2007 8:52 AM | ||
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Wish we could begin the homework now! Its tough to wate the 2 weeks. __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance
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| Posted: 26 Jul 2007 9:24 AM | ||
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I knew when the time came it would start coming together hopefully. What else? Move forward .
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| Posted: 26 Jul 2007 11:15 AM | ||
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I got your PM and answered it. Welcome aboard. You will be getting up dated info as it happens. rgswildlife, Assunpinkhunter & MTH thanks for attending and providing input. __________________ WELCOME TO THE United Socialist States of America( USSA)
"The New Jersey Hunter is his own worst enemy" Howard Brandt NRA,NJSFSC,SORG,UBNJ,NJOA(Sect) New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Protecting our Hunting Fishing & Trapping Heritage |
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| Posted: 14 Aug 2007 6:06 PM | ||
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Here's the result of the meeting
... the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. Here's our mission: The mission of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, is to advance and defend hunting, fishing, and trapping in New Jersey. We will enhance and protect New Jersey’s outdoor heritage. The N.J.O.A. will unite and mobilize outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen to further the practice of scientific management of fish and wildlife. We will guard against legal and legislative assaults on hunting, fishing, and trapping. The N.J.O.A. will support those legislators, and the advancement of legislation, that endorse or promote the outdoor experience. The website is LIVE and ready for your perusal! We will be adding to the content of the site over the coming weeks, as well as performing updates on a regular schedule, so feel free to send your suggestions. Please visit the site: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org. Email the link to family, friends, and associates. A donation form is available on the site. We are in the process of trying to modify Paypal (credit card acceptance) to accommodate information needed to comply with reporting requirements. We hope to have the system up and running soon. Thank you all for your support. I look forward to working closely with each of you. Feel free to forward your thoughts and suggestions. Ant |
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