The following is a presse release from Crooked Horn Outfitters, a sponsor of the USO cable TV show.

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To Whom It May Concern:

It has taken some time to evaluate all the information coming to us regarding the court ruling in Arizona. We have heard the concerns of residents and non-residents alike and
we do appreciate your input. Our customers' concerns are critical to our business and we do take this situation very seriously.

Crooked Horn Outfitters has advertised its products on United States Outfitters "Real Hunting Adventures" and we have used USO's services, as well. We have the utmost respect for the knowledgeable, professional individuals we have had the privilege to work with.

We have received numerous e-mails and phone calls letting us know that we have been included in something we had no intention in being a part of. Crooked Horn Outfitters has been falsely labeled as a supporter of this lawsuit. We are not a party to this or any other lawsuit between USO, the State of Arizona or any other state.

Crooked Horn Outfitters has recently withdrawn our sponsorship with United States Outfitters. We support all of our nations' foundations and fellow hunters who work so hard to preserve our hunting privileges for future generations.< !--color-->

Got this from the Out Door Channel:

Dear friends and viewers,


Recently there has been a court ruling that affects the issuance of big game tags in Arizona. The Outdoor Channel has received a considerable number of e-mails in which we are accused of "supporting" George Taulman (and USO) or being an actual business partner of his. To be clear, The Outdoor Channel DOES NOT "support" George Taulman or his company nor do we condone his actions. We are not now nor have we ever been a business partner of George Taulman or USO.

As with the many independent producers we deal with, he has contracted with us to air his television program beginning this October. This is a legal and binding contract. When we entered into this contract last spring, we were not aware of his pending court action.

Therefore, we have requested that our legal counsel conduct a review of our contractual obligations to Mr. Taulman.


Best regards,


Jake Hartwick

Executive Vice President

The Outdoor Channel

A letter forwarded from USO! And just adding not in response to anyone!


UNITED STATES OUTFITTERS, INC.
4204 NDCBU k 325 Santistevan Lane k Taos, New Mexico 87571
1-800-843-845-9929 k Off: 505-758-9774 k Fax: 505-758-1744
E-mail: huntuso@newmex.com k Website: www.unitedstatesoutfitters.com



Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nonresidents win in Arizona


That's right, you won a landmark decision in your Arizona case (Montoya vs. Manning) after
nearly 7 years of litigation that has gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and back.
Read the enclosed PRESS RELEASE for the latest good news. The gist of it is: nonresidents
are now going to be treated the same as residents in the distribution of the quality
hunting tags, the quota in Arizona is gone on elk and deer. The wildlife belongs to all of
us equally and now the courts have struck down the discrimination against nonresident
hunters. Our chances of drawing these tags will be increasing to the same as the residents
for elk and deer, bighorn quotas will be gone by next year. This year in fact, Arizona
gave nearly 750 additional tags to nonresidents who were rejected because of the quotas.
Many of you drew Arizona tags this year because of winning this lawsuit.


As far as other States, Nevada is going to make their decision to either fight the Courts
ruling or to get rid of their illegal quotas this coming Saturday. Montana has been
notified of our win and we have asked them to follow the 9th Circuit decision, we have not
heard of any scheduled hearings as yet. If these States decide to fight, then not only
will they be facing little chance of winning, but also a large class action damage claim.


It has been a long hard struggle for all of us with a lot of emotional ups and downs along
the way. USO has been proud to have been an instrumental part of righting this growing
wrong. Now we need your help, not with money, but with a little of your time. The angry
residents of Arizona do not realize that is was you, the nonresident, who was the driving
force of this lawsuit. They do not realize that it was your financial and emotional
backing that filed and supported this successful lawsuit. They believe it was all USO's
doing and are expressing their anger towards USO and our sponsors. USO understands, but
our sponsors are getting emails and letters from a few uneducated Arizona residents
expressing rage at the outcome of our lawsuit and threatening them with all sorts of
retaliation, mostly wanting to boycott their products. We need you to notify the Sponsors
of our television show "Real Hunting Adventures" to let them know your appreciation for
their support, not so much for their lawsuit support, but their general support of USO.
Our show is one of the top 5 rated shows on the Outdoor Channel now, and with our sponsors
and your support, we will be on top for a long time to come.


Knight Muzzleloaders - tknight@knightrifles.com POB 130, Centerville, IA 52544
Swarovski Optiks - info@swarovski.com 123 Massasoit, RI 02806
Primos Game Calls - wprimos@primos.com POB 12785, Jackson, MS 39236
Barnes Bullets - brooks1958@aol.com POB 215, American Fork, UT 84003
Crooked Horn Outfitters - cho@csurfer.net 26325 Trotter Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561


The one sponsor that is obviously missing is Bill Jordan's Realtree, because of the
negative pressure placed upon them by these few uneducated residents, they have already
decided not to sponsor USO at this time. As I am sure this makes us all angry that
Realtree, who has been part of our family for over 10 years, would succumb to this small
amount of negative pressure. I am asking that you send them an email or letter thanking
them for their past USO support and ask them to reevaluate their position. Please do not
threaten them as the residents have, we do not want to lower ourselves to this level at
this time. Contact davidblanton@realtree.com or address of 1390 Box Circle, Columbus, GA
31907. We believe that once they understand the large nonresident support behind this
effort, they will reconsider. We will keep you abreast of the situation.


All Draws Are Completed ....


All of the draws have now been completed, Arizona is always the last one and we now have
those results. By the time you receive this note, all the successful applicants should be
notified. We already have contacted all of the successful applicants from Kansas and New
Mexico draws. If anyone is looking to go on a guaranteed private land hunt this year, give
us a call now 800-845-9929 as we now have the hunt openings that these draws have created.


We are sorry if you were unsuccessful this year, we know the feeling of not drawing a good
hunt. But the future is going to explode for the nonresident. The loss of the illegal
quotas add percentages for you to draw in each state and substantially increase our
chances of drawing when you get the additive effect of applying to multiple states, like
most of you do. Now is the time to dramatically increase the number of applications you
are having us apply, if you haven't already. These dream tags are within our reach.


Arizona's Elk Permit of a Lifetime Raffle


Below is an elk raffle ticket for a statewide elk any weapon permit good from Sept. 1 -
Dec. 31, 2004. This is probably the most sought after elk tag in the world. It is
transferable as well. According to Arizona regulations, no donation is required and you
may get one raffle ticket by just sending it in the mail. Donations are taken @ 20$ each
or 6 for $100. We believe it would be foolish for you to not send in one at least this one
chance at a cost of a 37 cent stamp. Cut this from this letter, fill it out and send to
the address on the bottom. If you decide to also donate $20 or more, make sure to
photocopy and send on in for free as well. Deadline is August 12 in their offices, send it
today ...

I just sent a response to USO to let them know that is hunters across the land that are outraged and not just residents of Arizona. Take a minute to tell them what you think. Maybe they'll catch a clue as to how all of us feel.

Mac

Such a sorry organization. Everyone please send on your reactions to this press release to uso.

info@huntuso.com

Doug

Funny, I didnt see any mention in USO's "explanation" of their victory over the angry Arizona residents, that if you draw one of their "liberated" tags that you are required to pay for their outfitting services. I guess they just forgot to mention that. Greedy bastards!





Good to see another sponsor pull out Tony, we need to keep the pressure on the others, ALL of them!