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Ethics
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Fair Chase in Montana |
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Big Sky sportsmen petition state authorities to ban spinning-wing decoys, declaring electronic decoys undermine fair chase “by promoting the kill rather than the hunt.” This is the complete transcript of their compelling petition. Posted March 7, 2006. |
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Ethics
And Regulation |
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Should we enact into
law ethical considerations? Some say no, others say yes. Howard
N. Ellman, an attorney, explains why ethics form the foundation
of our entire system of laws and what this means – or
should mean – for waterfowl-hunting regulations. Posted
July 18, 2003. |
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Return
To First Principles |
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Have we lost sight of
our purpose in going afield? How does this affect the public's
perception of hunting? A critical look at waterfowling today.
By Howard N. Ellman. Posted Nov. 5, 2002. |
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The
Third Shot Syndrome |
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Does
an autoloading shotgun mean you must fire three rounds every
time you shoulder your fowling piece? How can you resist the
temptation to fire the third round in the mostly forlorn hope
that it will bring down an escaping bird? By Howard N. Ellman.
Posted Oct. 22, 2002. |
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Getting
Into The Zone |
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How
can you richly enhance your days afield? Howard N. Ellman
suggests we alter our state-of-mind and enter the all-important
"zone." He tells you how to achieve this heightened
state of awareness and bliss. Posted Sept. 23, 2002. |
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Reducing
Cripple Loss - Part III |
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The conclusion of our
three-part series on reducing the loss of crippled ducks. Should
we include lost cripples as part of our bag limit? Is it time
for you to buy a retriever? By Howard N. Ellman. Posted Sept.
23, 2002. |
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Howard N. Ellman
recalls his early days afield to find the apt metaphor for
the robo-decoy, the latest advance in duck-hunting technology.
This narrative is a "must read." You will not soon
forget it. Posted Sept. 11, 2002. |
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Reducing
Cripple Loss - Part II |
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In our second of a three-part
series, the focus is on the killing power of steel shot versus
new alternatives. A probing examination that may cause you to
select a new alloy this autumn. By Howard N. Ellman. Posted
Sept. 11, 2002. |
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The
Cripple Issue - A Cchallenge With Many Facets |
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How can we reduce crippling
losses? Why is it important? The first of a two-part series
by Howard N. Ellman. Posted Aug. 21, 2002. |
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The
Roots of Sportsmanship |
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Writer Howard Ellman examines
the roots of sportsmanship and why we need to restore the
ethical underpinning of waterfowl hunting. Posted July 24,2002 |
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The
Rewards of Fair Chase |
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How can we increase the pleasure
of each hunt? We might consider looking back on our heritage
and recalling the importance of fair chase. By Howard N. Ellman.
Posted August 8, 2002. |
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