Posted: 3/9/2007 2:54:01 AM EDT
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Outdoorsman Jim Zumbo to attend Ridgway event Saturday By KATE DAY SAGER, Olean Times Herald 03/08/2007 When nationally known outdoorsman Jim Zumbo attends Saturday’s Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraiser in Ridgway, Pa., he’ll likely encounter a packed house. Advertisement Organizers of the Big Game Banquet are pleased Mr. Zumbo will attend the event, given the controversy he stirred after making statements against hunters’ use of semi-automatic guns. Scott Rhodes, ticket chairman for the Elk County chapter of the organization, said the foundation continues to back Mr. Zumbo, an Outdoor Life columnist and Outdoor Channel personality. While Mr. Zumbo is expected to part ways with Outdoor Life because of his comments, he still plans to attend Saturday’s sold-out Big Game Banquet scheduled to begin 2 p.m. at the Royal Inn in Ridgway. “The foundation backs him (Mr. Zumbo) and he’s still welcome to attend the event,” Mr. Rhodes said. “We’ll welcome him with open arms. He’s done a lot for the Elk Foundation across the country.” Mr. Zumbo is declining to give interviews to the media since making the comments on the Hunting with Jim Zumbo blog. In the blog, dated Feb. 16, Mr. Zumbo said he had been hunting coyotes in southwestern Wyoming when he was told that many hunters of small game, such as prairie dogs, are using semi-automatic, military-style rifles. “I call them ‘assault’ rifles, which may upset some people,” Mr. Zumbo wrote. “Excuse me, maybe I’m a traditionalist, but I see no place for these weapons among our hunting fraternity. I’ll go so far as to call them ‘terrorist’ rifles.” Mr. Rhodes said he has not heard any negative comments about Mr. Zumbo from hunters who will attend the event. He said the event sold out this week and even had to add extra tables. “I think most people in the sporting world would agree with his statement,” Mr. Rhodes said. “He (Mr. Zumbo) was referring to assault rifles like the AK-47s. My way of thinking is we’re going into a deer’s backyard and want to give that deer a sporting chance. If you have 10 to 15 shots available as fast as you can pull the trigger, it doesn’t give the deer a chance.” A press release issued by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation on the controversy said, “We believe the extreme reaction to Mr. Zumbo’s recent statements regarding the use of assault weapons in hunting is disrespectful in light of his many contributions to the hunting and conservation communities. We realize there are many opposing viewpoints on this issue, but we believe that Mr. Zumbo is entitled to his opinions.” The press release further stated Mr. Zumbo’s second term as a member of the board of directors of the foundation expired this month under the terms of its bylaws. “The end of Mr. Zumbo’s term on the board is entirely unrelated to the current controversy,” the release stated. While the foundation is not shunning Mr. Zumbo, a company he had worked for isn’t as understanding. In a press release issued by Todd W. Smith, editor-in-chief of Outdoor Life, it was noted Mr. Zumbo has offered to terminate his association with the publication. His final column with the magazine will appear in the April 2007 issue. “We respect Mr. Zumbo’s First Amendment right to free speech and we acknowledge his subsequent apology and admission of error,” Mr. Smith wrote. “However, Outdoor Life has always been, and will always be, a steadfast supporter of all aspects of the shooting sports and our Second Amendment rights, which do not make distinctions based on the appearance of the firearms we choose to own, shoot or hunt with.” |
 
Just another retard who doesn't get it. |
I'm supposed to feel better about this? Oh, geez, sorry Zumbo. FUDD FUDD FUDD. If I recall, he specifically mentioned AR15's. Anyway, like most good gun nuts, I own both. I held the opinion that he wasn't truly sorry for the comment, just sorry for the consequences. The time for straddling the fence is over, Fudd. Your either with us or agin us. (Seems like I've heard this before... |
Wisconsin, for one (WI deer regs: No FMJ, no .17 centerfire/.22 rimfire, no machineguns, no lights, no short (Sub 5") pistols. Everything else (beta drums, ARs, AKs, 5.45x39, etc) is A-OK)... The vast majority of states are pretty loose with deer regs, it's just the few tightass places (no rifles, or 5rd mags, big-bore-shoulder-cannons-only (eg no .223), etc) ... |
Semi-auto rifles are ok in Virginia, no restriction on mag capacity. If you're going after waterfowl or birds with shotguns then there are some restrictions. |
That is actually a pretty sweet set up.  |
Yep, looks like he is fully reformed and has become an "All things 2A mouthpiece" to me.  It will be interesting to find out what he says. Anybody from here going to be there to give us an unbiased report? |
Its the wallpaper on my work computer... |
Well, if I miss with my first shot I flip the switch to "MEGA FUCKING BOOOOLET HOSE!" and spray down the forest. ETA - My deer hunting rig  
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Obviously this "ticket chaiman" Scott Rhodes is ignorant of hunting laws (in every state I have hunted in, including PA) that limit big game magazine capacity to five rounds (three in the case of shotguns). This guy is either not a hunter, ignorant, or a fool using Brady Campaign propaganda to hurt the shooting fraternity. Vic out. |