Rowndy
FNG
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2012
- Messages
- 43
Last summer I emailed the Biologist in charge of the goat unit that RMGA helped open up. At the time I had not heard of RMGA. I had noticed a large population of goats in the Lionhead unit of Gallatin National Forest so I emailed the Bio inquiring why there was not a GMU there. She responded saying some other people had noticed that too, and this start up group(RMGA) was planning a trip to survey the area to confirm a healthy, huntable population of goats. I told her I'd be glad to volunteer to help out. She sent my info to the Founder and Executive Director of RMGA, who promptly emailed me. I responded, telling him I was excited to help out...
Apparently he then realized that I worked for "The Other" boot company based in Bozeman, and never responded to that email or my follow up email. I was disappointed that a non-profit "Alliance" would be exclusive, and reject volunteer help because someone worked for their day job's competition.
I think it's a much needed group and I'm all for what they stand for as far as conservation goes, but that left a bad taste in my mouth, and obviously my help and my membership were not welcome...
Apparently he then realized that I worked for "The Other" boot company based in Bozeman, and never responded to that email or my follow up email. I was disappointed that a non-profit "Alliance" would be exclusive, and reject volunteer help because someone worked for their day job's competition.
I think it's a much needed group and I'm all for what they stand for as far as conservation goes, but that left a bad taste in my mouth, and obviously my help and my membership were not welcome...