The grass roots facebook organization "Legalize Virginia Sunday Hunting for All" made a showing with a booth at this past weekend's Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show. The support shown by attendees was overwhelming, the line to sign the Sunday hunting petitions was at times 3 deep with over 1,500 signatures received. 14 volunteers ensured that booth was manned for all three days of the show with a significant amount of support provided by Outdoorsman Taxidermy and Wild Game Processing Co. in Powhatan, VA.
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| Redd Branson (the booth organizer) and Matt O'Brien (group creator) |
The same comments could be heard over and over again:
The intent of the booth at the show was not to argue the point with attendees but to make them aware that a grassroots effort has formed."I made it a point to come to your booth to see you when I saw you on the show vendor list."
"Where do I sign? We need to get this done."
"Heck yeah, I can't get in the woods as it is."
"I work 5 and 6 days a week. The ban is ridiculous"
There were a small minority of comments from those opposed with things like:
"It is the lords day and we shouldn't hunt on the lord's day."
"You should be with your family on Sunday."
"Animals need a day of rest."
"I don't want it, but if it passes I'm sure I will hunt it."
If you have any further questions or comments please do hesitate to contact Matt O'Brien with "Legalize Virginia Sunday Hunting for All" at 757 412-7892.
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If anyone would like to join in the effort we can be found at
http://www.facebook.com/groups/291807261572/
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