State senator criticizes WDFW for wolf management

[RG]

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/29/14151323-killing-of-wolf-pack-criticized-by-key-washington-state-lawmaker?lite

Oh give me a break!  Guess who's pockets this guy must be into.

[huntnphool]

Ranker also said the department's strategy for managing gray wolves could backfire. "I fear that the Department’s actions ... will be viewed by some who do not support wolf recovery as setting a precedent that localized public pressure can dictate wolf plan implementation, including lethal removal decisions,"

Damn strait Ranker, I'd imagine you just lost about 10,000+ votes with your statement too.

[bearpaw]

Bellingham office, no doubt in the pocket of Conservation Northwest.

[Curly]

Funny; WDFW deserves lots of criticism for their supposed wolf management.............but they finally do something right (by killing several wolves) and a moron politician doesn't agree with their actions.  Unbelievable.........

[JimmyHoffa]

Funny; WDFW deserves lots of criticism for their supposed wolf management.............but they finally do something right (by killing several wolves) and a moron politician doesn't agree with their actions.  Unbelievable.........

My guess is this situation is probably exactly why they took so long to act.  Had to check the boxes on other methods before they could do the kill.  Knew it would draw attention and wanted to be in the clear as much as they could be.

[bearmanric]

On Face book yesterday. The anti's were going to talk to the Govener. They suck. you Watch they will get the head of the  game department fired. Rick

[Bob33]

Bellingham office, no doubt in the pocket of Conservation Northwest.

Ranker: Democrat from Orcas. This posturing should not surprise anyone.

Has the thought crossed anyone's mind that Jay Kehne pushed Conservation Northwest to accept this action to show that he is truly independent and thus justify his position on the Fish and Wildlife Commission?

[Heredoggydoggy]

What do you expect?  It's NBC--The parent company of MSNBC, where Chris Mathews gets a tingle down his leg thinking about Obama! 

[billythekidrock]

Bellingham office, no doubt in the pocket of Conservation Northwest.

Ranker: Democrat from Orcas. This posturing should not surprise anyone.

Has the thought crossed anyone's mind that Jay Kehne pushed Conservation Northwest to accept this action to show that he is truly independent and thus justify his position on the Fish and Wildlife Commission?

Yep.

It also allows WDFW to say that they have tried to appease cattlemen and hunters.