Another poster suggested that hunting organizations start up a "Make-A-SPORTING-Wish" organization.
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Be Careful What You Wish For- (05/26)
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has instituted a new policy that will prohibit the organization from granting any request involving the use of firearms or other weapons, including archery equipment.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a multi-national, non-profit organization, grants special wishes to youngsters who suffer from life-threatening diseases or health conditions.
In 1996, the Foundation received national attention when it granted Minnesota teenager Erik Ness his wish to hunt Alaskan brown bear with his father. Ness, who was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, died last year at age 21.
Anti-hunting and animal rights groups launched major campaigns to stop Ness’ hunt. However, his hunt and others have since been arranged by the organization.
As a result of these high-profile Make-A-Wish hunts, many hunting and shooting organizations began holding annual fund-raising events to aid in financing future similar wishes. Sportmen Who Care,
through its affiliated clubs in western Pennsylvania, has donated more than $70,000 to its regional Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In announcing its new no-weapons policy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has stressed it will not turn children away who request hunts, but will revert to the child's alternative wish. As a further option,
Make-A-Wish has made an informal agreement with Safari Club International to refer children who wish to hunt. However, Make-A-Wish has emphasized that such referrals and subsequent hunts will occur
independent of the Foundation.
International BowhuntersOrganization president, Ken Watkins responded to the news saying, "Make-A-Wish Foundation has distanced itself from hunting and shooting, and, until that policy is reversed, we believe it is only right that hunters and shooters distance themselves from the Make-A-Wish Foundation."
For more information about how you can protect your rights as a sportsman, contact The Wildlife Legislative Fund of America, 801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229. Phone
(614) 888-4868. E-Mail us at info@wlfa.org
http://www.wlfa.org/interactive/features/Read.cfm?ID=205
Be Careful What You Wish For- (05/26)
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has instituted a new policy that will prohibit the organization from granting any request involving the use of firearms or other weapons, including archery equipment.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation, a multi-national, non-profit organization, grants special wishes to youngsters who suffer from life-threatening diseases or health conditions.
In 1996, the Foundation received national attention when it granted Minnesota teenager Erik Ness his wish to hunt Alaskan brown bear with his father. Ness, who was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, died last year at age 21.
Anti-hunting and animal rights groups launched major campaigns to stop Ness’ hunt. However, his hunt and others have since been arranged by the organization.
As a result of these high-profile Make-A-Wish hunts, many hunting and shooting organizations began holding annual fund-raising events to aid in financing future similar wishes. Sportmen Who Care,
through its affiliated clubs in western Pennsylvania, has donated more than $70,000 to its regional Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In announcing its new no-weapons policy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has stressed it will not turn children away who request hunts, but will revert to the child's alternative wish. As a further option,
Make-A-Wish has made an informal agreement with Safari Club International to refer children who wish to hunt. However, Make-A-Wish has emphasized that such referrals and subsequent hunts will occur
independent of the Foundation.
International BowhuntersOrganization president, Ken Watkins responded to the news saying, "Make-A-Wish Foundation has distanced itself from hunting and shooting, and, until that policy is reversed, we believe it is only right that hunters and shooters distance themselves from the Make-A-Wish Foundation."
For more information about how you can protect your rights as a sportsman, contact The Wildlife Legislative Fund of America, 801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229. Phone
(614) 888-4868. E-Mail us at info@wlfa.org