March 27 Colville wolf meeting

[Ridgeratt]

Here is a chance to go have your voice heard!! 

[Skyvalhunter]

You have to figure they posted it to get the hunters worked up to attend the meeting. They had to know that the largest resistance to wolves would come from the east side unlike the higher population of huggers on the wet side.

[ICEMAN]

I will come over to see what's going on.  The real problem is the lack of wildlife data on both sides.  Anecdotal evidence is pretty much meaningless...I'm sure we will hear all kinds of "there used to be 150 deer in those fields, now there might be 10"... that stuff is meaningless.

The state needs accurate useful data.

The DFW has been avoiding accurate data on purpose, IMHO.

Hunter reporting places all the blame of low numbers on hunters. IN the past, bios would do animal counts, actually bootleather gathering of data. Not anymore.

If game numbers/stats are not to be trusted anymore, they can claim "not our fault"...."hunter reporting is the problem."

[Ridgerunner]

Sounds like they need a meeting in wenatchee now

[asl20bball]

Represent fellas...wish I could be there!!

What's the final wor on whether or not it will be tapped?  I'd like to see the video or watch it on the internet.

[Elkaholic daWg]

 Wish I could go, but have issues preventing it so..... Give 'em hell today and please let us know what happened. Thank you in advance for attending!

[denali]

    wish I could make it,  can't get away from work.

[KFhunter]

anxious to hear how the meeting went 

[Ridgeratt]

I would guess it is still in debate there. Most of the times lately it runs past the time line!!!

[skywalker253]

I will be there and plan to speak. 

I appreciate you speaking and the effort you put in. My only issue....

IMO- It would be better to have a rancher etc. speak versus someone like yourself, who is an outfitter. Any of those, who you are trying to convince could possibly dismiss your presentation, based off the fact that you make money off of game, which the wolves are killing. It could be viewed that you don't care so much about the game, but more about your wallet. An outfitter or a hunter speaking is to be expected. Their views are to be expected, that they are not pro-wolf. We need non hunters, non outfitters, etc. educating those who will listen about wolves and wolf management IMO, but I appreciate your passion and effor you have put in.

[buckfvr]

Once again, those that represented the WDFW appeared even more removed, aloof, disconnected, and all together unhappy about being there.  I am sure they didnt hear a thing....in one ear out the other.

THey once again, started with a totally sideways skewed presentation that would make anyone NOT familiar with WDFW think  we have the best hunting in the west along with the most thorough management.

When people spoke up, I focused on the faces of the WDFW personel rather than the speaker.  The WDFW panel was so disconected and expressionless that they may as well have been mannikens.........When bearpaw spoke, they were decidedly uninterested.
 
It was clear to myself and four hunting partners that WDFW was once again, going through the motions, only doing what is required, uncaring, uninterested, their minds already made up, and ready to move on/ahead with their direction of choice.........MORE WOLVES.   DONT LOOK FOR IT TO GET BETTER ANY TIME SOON!!!!!!!!!!  

[bearpaw]

WOW, just wow! That is the best way to describe the Colville Wolf Meeting last night. 

[bobcat]

What did you guys expect?

[quadrafire]

Skywalker I kind of see what you are saying, but does a Rancher not have a financial stake as well as an outfitter.
I think all should be heard regardless of their interest. Some are just better speakers and get their point across better. 

Care to elaborate BearPaw?

[turkeyfeather]

What did you guys expect?

I agree with Bobcat, these guys had their heads in the sand for so long that they couldn't pull them out at this point even if they wanted to. Nothing is gonna change as long as this state and WDFW continue to be run by tree huggers whose only goal is to make money and please those on the I-5 corridor. We are in need of a serious gov't makeover and only when that happens do I see this issue getting better.