None of this works, of course, without a high standard for club membership. W.U. has always required an interview and application process for membership. This is often misinterpreted to mean just highly experienced outdoor people need apply. Not true. W.U. is a haven for responsible outdoor types. The key word is responsible. No one person is an expert at every outdoor discipline.
W.U. wants to remain a haven for responsible outdoor people who recognize the bigger value of the outdoor experience as opposed to “filling the freezer”. Each member’s definition of success is different. There are those that seem to limit on everything year in and year out. On the other hand there are those that take “discerning” to a whole new level, rarely pulling the trigger. And there is a large family contingent of fishing and hunting club members who are more about sharing the traditions and outdoor heritage values with their loved ones. All help shape W.U