I spoke with Ty Herring at Barnes the other day regarding their formal position on USO. He stated that they are still investigating the whole situation and want to make sure all of their facts are correct before making a statement.

He said that they have been in direct communication with Arizona game and fish to learn more about the situation. What he stated to me was that the AZ game and fish may have brought some of this on themselves. They are suppose to distribute 10% of the tags to nonresidents according to their own system but were apparently only distributing up to 6%. That being stated from AZ game and fish.

Therefore, Barnes, who is trying to support hunting to the best of it's ability and stay neutral, has not rendered a position as of yet.

Before anyone gets mad at the post or wants to label me as a hearsay king, I'm sorry, but I wanted to repeat what Mr. Herring stated to me. If anyone disagrees, I suggest doing what Barnes has done and ask AZ game and fish. That is what I intend to do come Monday afternoon.