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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => News and Information => Topic started by: apmaurosr on May 04, 2009, 05:38:34 PM
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Congratulations! The Governor has signed Sunday Bow hunting into law! Thank you to the angling community for your help.
In only 18 months since anglers, hunters, trappers and conservationists of all types “united” through a grassroots effort and sent two uninformed legislators packing - New Jersey’s “anti” culture has been turned on its ear.
The signing of Sunday Bow is far more than a statement of an extra day for hunting. It is proof that a united outdoor community, committed to the stewardship of our ecology and educating others of the precept of conservation is a successful formula for eradicating the ignorance of the link between fishing, hunting and trapping and environmental stewardship.
The signing of Sunday Bow hunting should be evidence of the momentous voting power of 650,000 outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen. It should be a motivating factor for anglers, hunters, trappers and all conservationists to REGISTER TO VOTE and to VOTE IN EVERY ELECTION. It should be a clarion call for each of us to join in the effort to contact our legislators and become involved in protecting and advancing our outdoor interests.
By the way, the NJOA will soon be making an announcement about how we will make it easier for you to contact your legislators.
As a cautionary note, I have learned that national organizations who refuse to consider the scientific underpinnings of conservation are amassing their forces, dipping into their war chests and directing these resources towards keeping New Jerseyans in the dark about the benefits of conservation. They are loath to allow us a “seat at Trenton’s table” and are panicked at the strength of our words in the “arena of ideas.” Therefore, we must remain on the offensive and be forever vigilant.
On behalf of the NJOA, and me personally, I’d like to thank everyone involved for their assistance in unleashing the power inherent in a united outdoor community. Under separate cover I will send a template of a “Thank you” letter to send to the legislators that have worked diligently to have the bill passed – including the Governor for signing the bill.
Again, congratulations! The Governor has signed Sunday Bow hunting into law!
Ant
Chair,
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
Speak and be heard! Vote and be counted!
www.njoutdooralliance.org
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Great job by all. Thanks NJOA for blazing the trail. t^
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Nice work Ant t^
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Great news!
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That is some great news Ant. It is far from over and we can't let our guard down. Our fight will continue and we be victorious IF WE ALL PUSH IN THE SAME DIRECTION AT THE SAME TIME!!!
Thank You to all that participated in the notifications. For those that allowed their complacency to kick in well I just hope it does not get us kicked out of the game down the road.
Thank You Ant for all your effort from one of the worker ants. Remember the rubber tree... t^
Paul
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Thanks to all. Yes... remember the rubber tree plant.
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Ant
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TT^ TT^ chrz
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Why the rubber tree plant? . . . Because we have HIGH HOPES... grtn slt
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Please thank the following people. Without their support Sunday bow hunting would not have become law.
Governor Corzine
Governor's email address: http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/contact/
After going to the link
Step 1 - Select a Topic, select “Natural Resources” click continue
Step 2 – Select a Sub-Topic, select “Fish, Game, and Wildlife”
Fill in your information.
“Subject” insert – “Sunday Bow Hunting Bill A1669 / S802 ”
COPY and PASTE:
Dear Governor Corzine:
Thank you for signing Sunday bow hunting into law. Your action will not only benefit our state’s ecology and promote conservation of wildlife resources but it also acknowledges that you understand the importance of the outdoors to me personally, a New Jersey citizen.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,
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Senator Sweeney
EMAIL: sensweeney@njleg.org
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Dear Senator Sweeney:
Thank you for your support and efforts in the promotion of Sunday bow hunting. Your actions have not only benefited our state’s ecology and will promote conservation of wildlife resources but they show that you understand the importance of the outdoors to me personally, a New Jersey citizen.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,
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Assemblyman Burzichelli
EMAIL: asmburzichelli@njleg.org
COPY and PASTE:
Dear Assemblyman Burzicelli:
Thank you for your support and efforts in the promotion of Sunday bow hunting. Your actions have not only benefited our state’s ecology and will promote conservation of wildlife resources but they show that you understand the importance of the outdoors to me personally, a New Jersey citizen.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,
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Assemblywoman McHose
EMAIL: AswMcHose@njleg.org
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Dear Assemblywoman McHose:
Thank you for your support and efforts in the promotion of Sunday bow hunting. Your actions have not only benefited our state’s ecology and will promote conservation of wildlife resources but they show that you understand the importance of the outdoors to me personally, a New Jersey citizen.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,