Open Letter to Ducks Unlimited

Good on you Wolverine, what a lot of people don’t realize is the Liberals won’t just stop at “assault rifles” and handguns. Their end game is to rid Canada of all firearms even though they say otherwise.
 
Why not share this with every gun club and shooting range, as well as the wildlife federations?

Mr Wolverine said:
Good morning,

It has come to my attention that Ducks Unlimited Canada is not sharing the providing information to its membership on the online petition of E-2341.

This petition which has been endorsed by MP Glen Motz has currently over 140,000 signatures of concerned firearm owners and supporters from across Canada. Provincial wildlife federations have assisted in sharing the information to their members, they are a conduit in sharing this information to firearm owners.

I am appalled that DU has not stepped up to share in this process. Thousands of DU members are firearms owners and the sweeping legislation which may occurr is something which will affect all firearms owners which in turn will have an effect on conservation and wildlife management. One of your board members from Saskatchewan, James E. Couch holds a seat on the Canadian Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on pragmatic measures to reform Canada’s firearms policies, laws and regulations to ensure a modernized firearms regime that will keep Canadians safe and safeguard their rights and freedoms in an open and democratic society. Yet, Ducks Unlimited will still not share this information with its membership?

How am I as a business owner in the firearms industry, a sport shooter, a hunter, a former RCMP officer, and a landowner expected to continue to support an organization which will not even share E-2341 to its members?

Please contact me at your earliest convenience at 204-748-2454 or matthew@wolverinesupplies.com.

Regards,

Matt
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Coyote Ugly said:
Why not share this with every gun club and shooting range, as well as the wildlife federations?
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Many hands make light work in theory. While we have an extensive reach within the industry that we can connect with its local ranges and wildlife federations that we need the individuals to take it upon themselves to tackle. Everyone needs to put in the effort on this, for anyone who already has I thank you immensely, for anyone who hasn't what do you need from us to make it happen?? What can we empower you with to make sure this is accomplished?
 
Remember the petition isn’t 100% about guns, guns are the scapegoat.

Is all about our possessions may be taken without proper democratic process.

That’s how I got some anti’s to sign.
 
You cant have conservation programs without firearms and hunters.

Maybe someone needs to clue them and their members in that many of their favourite high dollar automatic duck guns like the Benelli SBE3 may end up on the chopping block also. If they want the semi rifles, they will want the semi shotguns too.
 
brutforc said:
DU has always claimed they are a conservation organization and not a firearms related organization.
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Yes, a conservation organization that puts their names on many firearms models and asks for support and funds from gun owners and hunters.

They should in return support those who support them. Pretty simple math!
 
Ribstaylor said:
They did have a post but have scrubbed it from all their social media, and actively sent out an internal email saying they are staying neutral while sitting on the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee. So Staying neutral while being on the committee says 100% they are for this ban. They are allowing themselves to be the imaginary consultation of hunters in regards to these new laws, and are complicit in in the liberal agenda of banning semi auto firearms. If they themselves want to stay neutral they need to remove themselves from that committee. By staying on the committee and staying silent on this topic they have signaled they are for a ban, and do not support firearms ownership in Canada.
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Thats the last I ever give to them.
 
brutforc said:
DU has always claimed they are a conservation organization and not a firearms related organization.
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Time for them to shet or get off the pot. New Zealand prohibited many duck guns, Benelli, Beretta semi's, even 870's. These prohibitions could affect waterfowl hunting as drastically as the lead shot ban.

No waterfowl hunting, no Ducks Unlimited. Its really that simple.
 
Ducks unlimited is a conservation organization. Yes it's super popular with hunters and firearm owners, but their main goal is to establish a sustainable wetland resource. Not fight political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for.

I get it, need everyone on board, but you're essentially asking a neutral group to pick a side and getting the gun community wound up. It is entirely unfair to put the spotlight on them and expect them to support us.

Regardless of what the heritage is with duck hunters, anglers, and the involvement of DUC, its appalling to see all these comments about people trying to get their clubs and even themselves to stop supporting them. Everyone going to stop visiting national and provincial parks too while were at it? Maybe boycott local campgrounds and conservation centers too?

Dont stop supporting a good cause because they choose to rightfully keep out of something that has ZERO to do with them and their cause.
 
Vewdu said:
Ducks unlimited is a conservation organization. Yes it's super popular with hunters and firearm owners, but their main goal is to establish a sustainable wetland resource. Not fight political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for.

I get it, need everyone on board, but you're essentially asking a neutral group to pick a side and getting the gun community wound up. It is entirely unfair to put the spotlight on them and expect them to support us.

Regardless of what the heritage is with duck hunters, anglers, and the involvement of DUC, its appalling to see all these comments about people trying to get their clubs and even themselves to stop supporting them. Everyone going to stop visiting national and provincial parks too while were at it? Maybe boycott local campgrounds and conservation centers too?

Dont stop supporting a good cause because they choose to rightfully keep out of something that has ZERO to do with them and their cause.
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This has nothing to do with " fighting political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for"

This is about supporting democracy by endorsing e-2341, who said anything about fighting?
 
Rocket_James said:
This has nothing to do with " fighting political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for"

This is about supporting democracy by endorsing e-2341, who said anything about fighting?
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This has everything to do with that. No company in their right mind that doesn't explicitly have anything to do with firearms ownership in Canada is going to play sides and get dragged into this mess. Let alone a conservation company that specializes in wetlands and ducks.

It is absolutely a fight, democracy is taking place, people are sending letters, calling their reps. We are fighting for our ability to maintain ownership of certain kinds of firearms.

We live in Canada, not America, bud. Firearm ownership isn't protected like the second amendment.
 
Vewdu said:
Ducks unlimited is a conservation organization. Yes it's super popular with hunters and firearm owners, but their main goal is to establish a sustainable wetland resource. Not fight political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for.

I get it, need everyone on board, but you're essentially asking a neutral group to pick a side and getting the gun community wound up. It is entirely unfair to put the spotlight on them and expect them to support us.

Regardless of what the heritage is with duck hunters, anglers, and the involvement of DUC, its appalling to see all these comments about people trying to get their clubs and even themselves to stop supporting them. Everyone going to stop visiting national and provincial parks too while were at it? Maybe boycott local campgrounds and conservation centers too?

Dont stop supporting a good cause because they choose to rightfully keep out of something that has ZERO to do with them and their cause.
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Mr Wolverine said:
.....One of your board members from Saskatchewan, James E. Couch holds a seat on the Canadian Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on pragmatic measures to reform Canada’s firearms policies, laws and regulations to ensure a modernized firearms regime that will keep Canadians safe...
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They may want to excuse themselves from the table then
 
Paul_T said:
I saw this on your Facebook channel Matt.

Tracy Wilson posted there she spoke with them - can you comment on your conversation if you spoke with her afterwards?
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She just commented on ccfr page that she did speak with them. I asked what their position was and crickets
 
Vewdu said:
Ducks unlimited is a conservation organization. Yes it's super popular with hunters and firearm owners, but their main goal is to establish a sustainable wetland resource. Not fight political battles about guns that have nothing to do with what their organization stands for.

I get it, need everyone on board, but you're essentially asking a neutral group to pick a side and getting the gun community wound up. It is entirely unfair to put the spotlight on them and expect them to support us.

Regardless of what the heritage is with duck hunters, anglers, and the involvement of DUC, its appalling to see all these comments about people trying to get their clubs and even themselves to stop supporting them. Everyone going to stop visiting national and provincial parks too while were at it? Maybe boycott local campgrounds and conservation centers too?

Dont stop supporting a good cause because they choose to rightfully keep out of something that has ZERO to do with them and their cause.
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...ever tried duck hunting without a gun...
 
Vewdu said:
...You're essentially asking a neutral group to pick a side and getting the gun community wound up. It is entirely unfair to put the spotlight on them and expect them to support us...
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I believe you're wrong Vewdu.

By actively holding a seat on the Firearms Advisory Committee, Ducks Unlimited openly lends credibility to whatever the fed gov decides to do to law abiding gun owners... Ask yourself what most Canadians would say if they were asked what DU's role was on the Committee? I think most would say that DU is there to represent duck hunters and firearms owners... Heck, look at the shocked members responses here, and they are involved in the shooting sports...

If DU wants to focus on conservation and stay out of politics & gun issues, that's fine, but then don't put your name on guns, sell a gun calendar and other gun related merchandise, all while NOT lending support to gun owners.

Bottom line, if they are as they claim, a group purely focused on conservation, then they should not sit on the Firearms Advisory Committee. They should step down!
 
Vewdu,

Your missing the point. DU is mostly supported by firearm owners, clubs and the firearm related industry. Like it or not they're a player in this game. It's in their best interest to not bite the hand that feeds them.

I for one bought a couple DU prints at the last game dinner at my local gun club. Now I will be the first one at the next club meeting asking for our club to cut ties with DU. Why in the world would the club support an organization that doesn't support it. All this and they have a damn seat at the table.
 
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