singlecoyote
Proud member of the IBA
You're more than entitled to, but as of others have done here, give us some logic. The IBA is a great organization, just lacking some leadership at the moment. As some one else stated if they truly are for the good of the Iowa Bowhunter, than this thread alone should show that the Iowa Bowhunter is not backing them on this one. Seems like everyone that is for this won't tell us why, or present factual evidence as to why it should pass.
I know Mr. Willie Suchy and know that he is a smart guy who has the best interests of the Iowa bowhunter in mind.
I support this ban for these reasons:
1. Lower the risk (No matter how small that risk is) of disease being spread by having a mineral lick or feed pile. I want a healthy herd and when someone like Willie Suchy reccomends something, I listen. Others should too.
2. Healthy animals do not starve to death in Iowa during the winter. If an animal does die, it was not healthy or lacked thermal cover. (Survival of the fittest - which is a good thing)
3. There are hunters out there who will purposely feed deer during the late season so as to pull deer away from others hunting grounds.
4. I'm not worried in the slightest that banning feeding/baiting will lead to a ban on food plots. People who believe that have never spoke with a DNR officer or a wildlife biologist. If you do feel that feeding/baiting and food plots are one in the same and in jeopardy, you are a moron.
I want the IBA to have swagger and pull. If the IBA is always against change we may never have the credability that we need to use our voice when it is needed. Pick your battles.
Yes it sucks. I run trail cameras on mineral and corn. I would like to continue... but with no consequences. If there are consequences then I will stop doing so and support the ban. Yes, I believe there is a risk for now.
Sack up, plant a food plot, and quit crying about your damn trail camera photo opps.