That stinks they were all on private when your friends were out during the archery season. I've been thinking about picking that tag to hunt during as I thought they might be on public.
How was the hunting pressure when your friends were out there in September?
Thanks for linking the FAQ. The quoted FAQ below seems to be the most applicable.
"Can a section 501(c)(3) organization state its position on public policy issues that candidates for public office are divided on?
An organization may take positions on public policy issues, including issues...