As some of you may know Predator Masters has undergone some important changes recently. We are now incorporated as a non profit organization.

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forms/PMInc.pdf

What started out as Will Craig’s vision, is now moving towards fruition. Many of the things that Will wanted have been accomplished, others are works in progress, that may never be “finished”. They may simply be an ongoing tribute to Will’s dream. Here are some of his plans.



" The dream of Predator Masters is bigger than just a message board, the board is just the tip of the iceberg. We would like Predator Masters to become the Ducks Unlimited of predator calling.

Predator calling is the fastest growing hunting sport in North America. If we don’t get organized to protect and promote the sport we love so much, we might not have it one these days. We need to organize and stand together to fight the anti-hunting movement at a State by State level.

The basic plan is as follows:

1. Develop message board using professionals that have the very best in communications skills and expertise.

2. Develop standard Rules of Conduct. (see Rules of the Game -thread)

3. Develop moderators to become active in managing their forums. The Administrator and the moderators would become the “operational managing team”.

4. Develop and approve a logo.

5. Develop a Board of Directors.

6. Develop and approve bylaws and a mission statement.

7. Develop membership levels to the point to attract predator calling related businesses, incorporate banner

8. Develop advertising funds to generate operational funds. Operational funds will first be used to over operational cost such as server fees and web site optimization Excess funds from advertising can be used to create Predator Masters collateral to generate additional operational funds. (See Advertising for PM - thread)

9. Surplus funds will be used to purchase Predator Masters hats, decals, stickers, etc., to be sold to members to increase operational funds. These funds will be used to support activities such as the regional scheduled hunts, seminars, public education programs etc.

10. An Annual Predator Masters Hunt/BBQ is vital to bring the membership together and Predator Masters must continue them throughout the future.

11. Develop a system where State Predator Master organizations are formed, who in turn will implement programs where they can . State, and local, Predator Masters clubs can further promote the sport of predator calling and support their local activities.


It is hoped that at least some advertisers will agree to offer Predator Masters members discounts on products and also donate items for contest prizes, raffles, awards, etc. In turn Predators Masters will offer a free product field testing service to Predator Masters advertisers. Therefore advertisers are actually Predator Masters members. This body of both predator callers and business that support the sport with products or services work together to promote and protect the sport of predator calling.

So there you have the basics of the dream. Many if not all of the items mentioned need to be done. The hard part is finding people that are truly willing to get involved and stay that way. Right now we need some one to help with attracting advertisers and accounting for the funds generated.

Predator Masters can be the weapon that protects the sport if we can get people to work together. Lots of work to be done but one or two people cannot do it alone, but working as a team it can happen....




________________________________________

Predator Masters is a group of dedicated predator callers that have joined forces to promote the sport of predator calling, wildlife conservation issues, and defending our hunting heritage.

Predator calling is one of the fastest growing hunting sports throughout North America. Yet up until now, predator callers haven't had an organization that is solely dedicated to promoting and protecting the sport that we enjoy today.

As a devoted hunter you're aware of the importance of protecting our sport against anti-hunting extremist that want to force their beliefs and way of life on every single hunter in North America. As a committed predator caller you're aware of the importance of callers communicating their needs and discoveries to calling equipment manufacturers to improve the sport of predator calling. Predator Masters is the first organization, and only organization of its kind where predator callers unite with sporting goods industry representatives for the common good of the sport.

Predator Masters would be proud to have you join forces with us. We have many great plans in store for our members, but our goals cannot be realized without your personal support. We've assembled some of the finest names in predator hunting across the United States to act as moderators in the forums. We have outfitters, outdoor writers and calling industry spokespersons. This is not your run of the mill rarely visited bulletin board on the Net. We have on average 2,500 visitors a day, Join in on the conversation! Please click the link above to enter the Predator Masters Bulletin Board.

Good calling to you...

Will Craig
Founder of Predator Masters "




As you can see many of these things have been done and are an everyday part of Predator Masters.

Some things will change because of the incorporation and some will remain the same.

The organization will now have a board of directors to oversee the direction of Predator Masters, but the day to day running of things will still be on the shoulders of the moderators.
All of these positions, directors and moderators alike are voluntary, with no one getting paid for their tireless work and dedication. Predator Masters is a labor of love, and without the commitment of these volunteers, we would not be the success we are today.

It has been said many times that Predator Masters is a “Family”. That family is made up of all of us, with a common bond. We love to hunt, it is our heritage. But even more than that, we love to “Hunt the Hunter”.

Like any family we have our differences, but more importantly we can pull together as a family in times of struggle. That has certainly been demonstrated in the last year or so.

The "Administration" part of the Predator Masters family had some difficult issues to deal with during this last year, but more importantly some of our members have had some life changing situations to deal with. We met these challenges through the help and support of the members, and as a team we have successfully dealt with them.

Most of you won’t notice the changes. Membership in Predator Masters will of course still be free, thanks to the generous support of members and sponsors alike.

We will still have the annual hunt at Globe Arizona. It will of course be better each year, and continue to provide an opportunity to “face to face” with the people you meet and greet all year online.

We have some projects in the planning stages that we hope will help to keep Predator Masters the largest and the best predator hunting organization on the planet.

Thank you all for your efforts and support.

I think everyone at PM is doing a great job and you should all be commended.

Well I think that would be great!!!

Predator Masters is an awesome site with great people!

I am always telling friends people about the site.

Thanks to everyone here for all the excellent information and advise!!!!! Cheers!

Wrong string

You have a great plan and as a founder of grass roots pro-hunting/Legislative in my home State would like to see addition of State Forums to organize PM members to further promote the Sport

Keep up the good work guys!

You guys can sign me up...I'll help in Kansas as much as I can. I love the site, the mission, and why we do what we do. Keep up the good work, and let me know if you need anything. Thanks.

Predatormasters is by far totally an awsome predator site,like you said it is only an information board,we need to stick together,because you can be assured with all the treehuggers,our sport will be gone forever,even deer hunting,i will do anything here in New York,to do what we have to do to keep our passionate sport alive,if theres anything i can do here in new york ,just let me know.Oiler,Billy.

I was lost. PM has shone a light and rescued me.

How can I help??

This website is the only light I see in a room that is otherwise full of smoke and mirrors. LOL

the best site i have been on. keep up the great work.

Best forum on the net, great job to one and all!!!

definitely the best... ive learned so much and helped out some people too...
love the site

The vison is awesome! But don't leave me hangin'. What are the next steps we must take to make this vison a reality? Where do we start and when do we start it? Who would be my Utah contact?

You guys diserve props! This is BYFAR the best hunting site i have visited. The forum is the best thing about it! Keep It Up!!!

I love the site, love the mission, I'm in.

This is by far the best Predator site. Keep up the great work!!!!!

Let me know what you need and I will help as well!! I've not posted much because I have been up to my eye balls in info trying to learn and I too will help any way that I can.

Where I live I have not met one other person that is into predator hunting, so for me this site is where I am able to "interact" with people who have the same passion as I do. LOVE IT guys!!

i really believe we can do great things for our youth through predator masters

We would like Predator Masters to become the Ducks Unlimited of predator calling.

The basic plan is as follows:

1. Develop message board using professionals that have the very best in communications skills and expertise.

2. Develop standard Rules of Conduct. (see Rules of the Game -thread)

3. Develop moderators to become active in managing their forums. The Administrator and the moderators would become the “operational managing team”.

4. Develop and approve a logo.

5. Develop a Board of Directors.

6. Develop and approve bylaws and a mission statement.

7. Develop membership levels to the point to attract predator calling related businesses, incorporate banner

8. Develop advertising funds to generate operational funds. Operational funds will first be used to over operational cost such as server fees and web site optimization Excess funds from advertising can be used to create Predator Masters collateral to generate additional operational funds. (See Advertising for PM - thread)

9. Surplus funds will be used to purchase Predator Masters hats, decals, stickers, etc., to be sold to members to increase operational funds. These funds will be used to support activities such as the regional scheduled hunts, seminars, public education programs etc.

10. An Annual Predator Masters Hunt/BBQ is vital to bring the membership together and Predator Masters must continue them throughout the future.

11. Develop a system where State Predator Master organizations are formed, who in turn will implement programs where they can . State, and local, Predator Masters clubs can further promote the sport of predator calling and support their local activities.

Ducks Unlimited: Our Mission
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Anyone besides me see any differences?

Of course there's differences.

Nobody could ever create a "Coyote Reserve". That would be insane.

But, the way Will put it was a comparison to the organization, not what they do in mission statements.

Will Craig wanted to be the founder of the world's largest predator hunting organization.....Which he is.

i think oiler has a great idea about the state forums.the predators in virginia,mostly coyotes have really grown in the past 10 years due to the human population and lack of hunters.people want to hunt them here but don't have the resorces do get started.so if there is anyhting i can do to head up the virginia one just let me know.bogger01

Starts at the Grassroots and PM has truly been the master. Thanks guys. Two thumbs up!

i am 60 plus years old and disabled. just joined, been nosing around for awhile. thought i would try predator hunting. have allready gotten alot of good info. thanks for all u do .keep up the good work

would we still HUNT predators?
because DU sure isn't about hunting ducks as far as i can tell...
Pheasants Forever on the other hand i can get behind...

Best site on the web, a place where you can get accurate information and learn much from experienced hunters and callers! Doing an amazing job guys, keep it up!

Having been involved with Predator Masters for the last six years and learning from 'scratch' what hunting the Coyote, and other predators, is involved, I can recognize a huge difference between our intents and other organizations that are wildlife oriented...

In the same vein, we need to officially align ourselves and our efforts with those organizations that are promoting the habitat for Ducks, Quail, Pheasants, etc., since our passions are really complimentary to each other...

A "normal" game species population is dependent on a healthy overall environment; food, shelter, and population control and those are all part of responsible conservation, whether Wetlands, Nature Preserves, or other efforts..

Predator control is equally important, and maybe more so...For if there is an over abundance of predators, the active population in any of the other game species will become diminished to the point of extinction and if the predator population is too scarce (while not likely but certainly possible), then overpopulation of a 'game' species is unhealthy as well...

It's just my personal opinion, but I think that on a state and local level, we should be actively aligning ourselves with some of the other organizations in a cooperative attitude towards promoting stewardship of all species....

Most other game species have limited hunting seasons that are established by individual states, based on active populations and their respective State Conservation offices, these efforts are supplemented by organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever...

It seems that many states have a basic open season on common predators, but there are some normal game species regulations that impede on our efforts, as well as a general ignorance on the part of the general public and various landowners, and I think that by working together with some of the other organizations, we may be able to effect some political, and social perception, changes that will open up our overall acceptance within the scheme of predator control...

I know that locally, we have a few seasons where you should not be out in the woods with a rifle, without a Deer Tag in your possession, even though you are not hunting Deer...The same holds true for Turkey season as well, and these seasons are coexistent with prime predator hunting...I think it's unfortunate that there is not some way for one of us to differentiate ourselves, legally, from other types of hunters that would be recognized by conservation officials, other than by the types of calling equipment we happen to use...

I would also think that becoming recognized authorities in Predator Control might be helpful as predators are becoming more common in urban areas and becoming dangerous to the average citizen, most of which are not normal hunters...Usually local Animal Control officers are not trained or equipped to deal with predators that migrate into the urban environment.. With state and local budgets shrinking in the immediate and near future, some locales are going to be even more stressed due to the impingement of predators...

We have a variety of members that have necessary means and experience to track, capture, and eliminate a potential threat to a community, but need the legal and social acceptance for which to be called upon...

OLDTURTLE...WELL SAID!
I enjoy this site very much keep up the good work!

Very much enjoy the forums. Definately keep up the good work. I was told I have to participate more here....lol.

Hmmmm. Ohio chapter sounds kind of interesting....

Hello to everyone here. I just came on board today,looking forward to good information and help in my predator hunting efforts. I'm retired and plan to spend lots of time coyote hunting to help out the local farmers, they're too busy trying to survive to hunt coyotes. Thanks for having me here, John.

How far along in the plan are you 5 1/2 years after posting this?

I'm willing to help where I can.

Thank you for adding me to the forum, I look forward to becoming an active member of the community.

Thanks for all you have done.

.

Great site.

DITO"

Thanks for the Add!

This is a great site - enriched by all who add their wisdom and experiences. Probably more great "story tellers" here than any other board I visit. This board has a literary persona!!

Just found this forum, lots of good info here.

But there alway a down side.
Don't know what it is yet, but it will come a long.

I also just found this board. Great people and info so far. I don't get to hunt as much as I like, bit great info, tips, and tec.

I also just found this board. Great people and info so far. I don't get to hunt as much as I like, bit great info, tips, and tec.

this forum and the whole goal of this site is truly awesome. Keep up the great work

A SoCal chapter sounds cool to me.

I am new to this site, but definitely not new to the hunt, you all have an excellent thing going on here, like one big family, I enjoy the wisdom and skill shown with the presentation of this website and the posts from its members, thanks for letting me in.

Welcome to PM.

By far the best