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Guys I know most everyone here has a opinion on “BAITING vs NON BAITING. I have a close family relative that is a reporter for the N.Y. TIMES. He is looking to do a report based on the current passing of the Alabama Baiting Law. He is bringing total neutrality to this story and trying to get to the very root of our hunting heritage. I can tell you I’m ok with Baiting and he and I have had numerous conversations about hunting. He also would like to make non hunters and anti gun activists aware of the fact that just because they don’t own a gun, everyone who does is not a bad guy. This mans intelligence is off the charts and he’s very PRO SOUTHERN HERITAGE. Please be respectful. I have hunted all my life and in no way would I advocate negativity to WHAT I LOVE. With that being said these people bringing positive light to our traditional heritage is what we need. I will post his information below. Thanks
Hunters: Hey there. My name is Richard Fausset. I’m a reporter at the New York Times and I’m writing a story about Alabama’s new law allowing deer hunting over bait. I’m hoping to spend a morning hunting this season with an experienced woodsman (or -woman) who is opposed to this law — and, quite specifically, I’m looking to spend some time with a parent who is teaching good hunting practices to his/her children and opposes hunting over corn on the grounds that it encourages an “immediate gratification” culture. I am not going to be taking sides in this piece. I’m also going to be speaking to hunters who welcome the new law and would encourage hunters on both sides of this debate to email me if you are interested in sharing your opinion. But for storytelling purposes, I think it would be best for me to actually hunt with an opponent of the Alabama law on an Alabama plot of land. I know this is a very specific request. Thank you for considering it and passing it along to your friends and family. Finally, I know we are living in a time of divided politics and hot emotions. All I can tell you is that my aim with this story is to honor your sport and the ideas, policies and passions that are informing 21st century deer hunting. It is an important part of our heritage as Americans and I’m eager to learn from those of you who are keeping it alive. // If you are interested in getting in touch, please email me at richard.fausset@nytimes.com, and happy 2020.
Hunters: Hey there. My name is Richard Fausset. I’m a reporter at the New York Times and I’m writing a story about Alabama’s new law allowing deer hunting over bait. I’m hoping to spend a morning hunting this season with an experienced woodsman (or -woman) who is opposed to this law — and, quite specifically, I’m looking to spend some time with a parent who is teaching good hunting practices to his/her children and opposes hunting over corn on the grounds that it encourages an “immediate gratification” culture. I am not going to be taking sides in this piece. I’m also going to be speaking to hunters who welcome the new law and would encourage hunters on both sides of this debate to email me if you are interested in sharing your opinion. But for storytelling purposes, I think it would be best for me to actually hunt with an opponent of the Alabama law on an Alabama plot of land. I know this is a very specific request. Thank you for considering it and passing it along to your friends and family. Finally, I know we are living in a time of divided politics and hot emotions. All I can tell you is that my aim with this story is to honor your sport and the ideas, policies and passions that are informing 21st century deer hunting. It is an important part of our heritage as Americans and I’m eager to learn from those of you who are keeping it alive. // If you are interested in getting in touch, please email me at richard.fausset@nytimes.com, and happy 2020.
