Eliminate Pro-Wolf Wildlife Commissioners Now! (poll added)

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[bearpaw]

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Hunters encouraged to weigh in on commission appointments

An interesting drama is unfolding in the hunting community, ignited by a thread on the Hunting-Washington forum, that encourages hunters to actively oppose two Fish & Wildlife Commission confirmations that will be before the Senate Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.

http://www.examiner.com/article/hunters-encouraged-to-weigh-on-commission-appointments?cid=db_articles



send a message today.....

[kevinlisa06]

Email sent

[jrebel]

done
 

[bearpaw]

I just got off the phone with Ryan Benson at Big Game Forever. They have set up their advocacy system to send letters to the Washington Senate Natural Resources Committee. Ryan says it only takes about 30 seconds and a message is sent on your behalf, you even have the option to change the wording in the message as desired.

Send an automated message NOW:  http://capwiz.com/biggameforever/issues/alert/?alertid=62544316&PROCESS=Take+Action  

[silverdalesauer]

Just got the email from Big Game Forever on this. I used their pre-made email format and emailed our legislature within 20 seconds!

Let's get this word passed around. It's a big day for WA Hunting.

------------  This is the email message below:

Folks,

Please take 30 seconds and send a message to Washington State Senators.  Washington State Wildlife Commission appointments will be voted on at 1:30pm today.  We have a editable message ready for you to edit and send.  Using our automated system is fast, its easy and its free. It only takes about 30 seconds to send your message.  Your support is really important to protect a future of abundant wildlife in Washington State.

To Send a message, Click Here.

You can send also send a message by visiting: http://capwiz.com/biggameforever/issues/alert/?alertid=62544316&PROCESS=Take+Action

Considering the rapid growth of Washington State's Wolf population this year, it is imperative that we have commissioners who support responsible wolf management.  After you have sent your message, consider forwarding this email to several friends and family members.  Ask them to support a future of abundant wildlife and our right to hunt and fish in Washington State by sending a message today.

--
Ryan Benson
http://biggameforever.org/
ryandbenson@msn.com

[bearpaw]

Just sent another message to the committee legislative assistant: katharine.grimes@leg.wa.gov


Katharine,
Please forward this message to the Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee. Please CONFIRM Mahnken and Carpenter, please OPPOSE Jennings and Kehne.

Thank You,

[huntnphool]

 

[HighCountryHunter88]

DONE

[Rainier10]

Easy peasy, done.

[pendoreilleadventures]

Hey anyone have results from todays vote?

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[bearpaw]

I just got off the phone and was told that they did not vote on any of them yet. We need to keep the messages going, from what I heard they really grilled Jennings. I'm listening to Mahnken now. You can download the video of the meeting here: http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2013031130

Conrad Mahnken begins at 16:00



Please keep sending messages to the Senators. 

[huntnphool]

I just got off the phone and was told that they did not vote on any of them yet. We need to keep the messages going, from what I heard they really grilled Jennings. I'm listening to Mahnken now. You can download the video of the meeting here: http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2013031130

Conrad Mahnken begins at 16:00



Please keep sending messages to the Senators. 

Todays attack in Mission should be brought up tomorrow Dale.

[bearpaw]

I reviewed the video of the four commissioners testifying before the Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee.
http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2013031130

Conrad Mahnken begins at 16:00
Mahnken is a very knowledgeable fisheries scientist devoted to recovering salmon and using science to manage fish and wildlife, he seems sincere in providing equal benefits for commercial and recreational fishers. He acknowledged that economic considerations are important in management. When asked about wolves he said he is both encouraged and alarmed at the spread of wolves into NE WA. He said he is concerned about delisting and impacts on livestock and wildlife. He seems to understand the wolf problems facing WA. I have not heard a single person who is opposed to Mahnken's appointment.
Please confirm Conrad Mahnken

Larry Carpenter begins at 32:20
Carpenter is a small businessman who actively works with commercial and recreational fishers. He is very knowledgeable about fisheries allocation and is concerned about bringing youth into our outdoor sports. He supports upgrading hatcheries and saving non-target fish when commercial fishing. Carpenter is not as knowledgeable in hunting but hunters I have spoken with say his is fair and open minded about hunting and not a single person I've spoken with has opposed Carpenter's appointment.
Please confirm Larry Carpenter

David Jennings begins at 42:20
David Jennings has worked with the Audubon Society and has promoted non-consumptive wildlife issues in the WDFW. He has been honored by an environmental organization for his work in range conservation and he says decisions are best when supported by peer reviewed science. The WA wolf plan is based on peer reviewed science rather than the experiences learned in Idaho and Montana. As a result the WA wolf plan underestimated the cost of wolves, the rate of increase in wolf populations, the amount of livestock depredation, and requires 150% as many wolves in WA as in MT to delist. Montana is twice the size of WA so the result will be 300% wolf density in WA compared to Montana and WA has many times the human population. I do not know of a single sportsman who supports Jenning's appointment.
Please OPPOSE David Jennings

Jay Kehne begins at 52:40  (1:01:12 to 1:06:45 illustrates Kehne's conflict of interest)
I've met Jay Kehne and must say he is a nice guy but the fact remains that his employer is a Western Washington environmental activist lobbying organization that promotes wolves and wilderness. Kehne was asked very specifically who he would support when making decisions, his employer Conservation Northwest or the people of Eastern Washington. Kehne's testimony confirmed to me that his employer's interests will comes first before the people of Eastern Washington. When pressed further on who he would support his reply first involved his employer, that is very telling.
Please OPPOSE Jay Kehne
 


The Committee did not vote on these commissioners yet, please keep sending messages to the Senators. 

[Capt Morgan]

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