Page 6-A J* <#. V By Jim Dean wc wmhh wwourcwowwiwitu Scott Osborne is one of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s game biologists, and like many sportsmen, he is concerned about the image the public has of the hunter. “I’m afraid some of the non-hunting public has a rather poor opinion of hunters and hunting,” said Scott recently. “Fur thermore, I think this poor image is the direct result of a rather small segment of hunters we call slob hunters. The slob hunter, though in the minority, is highly visible. He’s the guy who openly breaks the law, who flaunts his lack of regard for wildlife laws, who has no regard for the rights of others and often trespasses on private, posted land.” To Scott, what to do about the slob hunter is one of the biggest problems facing other legitimate hunters. Finding away to rid our selves of slob hunters is not easy, but Scott has given the matter a lot of thought and he’s come up with some sound ideas. He puts the burden directly on the backs of legitimate sportsmen who hunt legally and care about a sound future for wildlife populations. “The legitimate hunter must take the initiative,” says Scott. “He must not only demonstrate good hunting practices himself; he must also convince the slob hunting minority that they must shape up or lose their opportunities to hunt (along with the rest of us).” Scott outlines 10 excellent steps which he considers baste. 1— First, above all, hunters should try to establish good relationships with landowners and ex press a genuine interest in the farmer’s land and his operation. If the farmer knows the hunter cares about and understands his problems, better relations will result. 2 In asking permission to hunt, hunters should learn what species of game the landowner wants protected. Once this has been established, the hunter must never harvest any species except those agreed upon in advance. 3 In requesting per mission to hunt, the hunter should offer to always check with the landowner in ad vance of EACH hunting trip. Some farmers, once they get to know and trust you, may simply let you hunt without checking before every trip, but it’s always a good idea to ask. It may also be a good idea to check with the farmer each time after you’ve finished hunting. 4 Hunters should never bring a friend or friends to hunt unless this has been cleared with the landowner in advance. Hiis is one of the landowner’s pet peeves because many “friends” assume wrongly that they also have the right to return and hunt alone later. They don’t. 5 Hunters should offer to i&AaiogxapAy- ByQMan | ALLAN B. ASBELL I «Mto 1/ Bex Sit ■ Menton. N. 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