OPERATION CODY- An undercover investigation into WA's commercial poaching

[Odell]

I have no doubt they drove you crazy. And I bet you could have written even worse things about them. I think you make the point so well, you don't need to put in a few of the shots you take at different people. But I bet it was cathartic.

I understand what you are saying about the details, its just tough from the readers perspective. You really want to know what happens to the people you have been following.

Thanks again for your work. 

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Just purchased the kindle version. I look forward to reading your book.. 

[quadrafire]

Todd when you update on these cases could you use this same thread so we can follow along?

[ucwarden]

Todd when you update on these cases could you use this same thread so we can follow along?

Will do.

[Todd_ID]

I bought the Kindle version last night after seeing this thread.  I've only made it through the first 120 pages, but it was certainly an eye-opening read thus far. 

I was not surprised to hear of illegal sales happening in substantial numbers.  I was surprised to hear that WDFW and former Dept of Game had nothing going trying to stop these with the exception of individual officers happening to get lucky once in a while.  My hope is that these types of operations will continue indefinitely; every single animal that is taken illegally is one animal closer to the end of hunting as we know it. 

Imagine the health of our herds if this illegal trade could be stopped!

[pianoman9701]

Looks like they're focused on geoduck. No wonder they were so happy to see an opportunity to allow wolves into the state. If there aren't any elk and deer, they can concentrate on geoduck. Wonderful! 

[ucwarden]

Looks like they're focused on geoduck. No wonder they were so happy to see an opportunity to allow wolves into the state. If there aren't any elk and deer, they can concentrate on geoduck. Wonderful! 

I would advise everyone to remember that while the administration, in place at the time, certainly prioritized shellfish over wildlife, we do have many outstanding uniformed officers and great detectives.  They all just need support and direction from the admin., to be allowed to focus on all fish and wildlife not just an ugly clam.

They also need to be allowed to spend more time on major investigations, without worrying about being chastized for not writing a bunch of minor tickets; quality over quantity!

[pianoman9701]

Looks like they're focused on geoduck. No wonder they were so happy to see an opportunity to allow wolves into the state. If there aren't any elk and deer, they can concentrate on geoduck. Wonderful! 

I would advise everyone to remember that while the administration, in place at the time, certainly prioritized shellfish over wildlife, we do have many outstanding uniformed officers and great detectives.  They all just need support and direction from the admin., to be allowed to focus on all fish and wildlife not just an ugly clam.

They also need to be allowed to spend more time on major investigations, without worrying about being chastized for not writing a bunch of minor tickets; quality over quantity!

I have absolutely nothing against the LE arm of the DFW. I want my resources protected and they do that very well and as far as I've seen, very professionally. It's the administration and the Commission that has lost track of the mission and created an atmosphere of contention, pitting hunters against the DFW and the wildlife watchers. Heaven help them (funny expression from an atheist) if we can ever elect a conservative governor. Heaven help us if we can't!

[bearpaw]

I'm busy hunting and have not read the book, but it sounds like every wildlife commissioner should get a copy of this book to read.

I would be willing to throw in $20 to a kitty to send a book to each wildlife commissioner. Anybody else want to help get this done?

[pianoman9701]

I'm busy hunting and have not read the book, but it sounds like every wildlife commissioner should get a copy of this book to read.

I would be willing to throw in $20 to a kitty to send a book to each wildlife commissioner. Anybody else want to help get this done?

I'm in. How do we get them to care, though?

[Special T]

How About we send the $$$ directly to Todd and have him send a personalized message in side each one from the friends at Hunt Wa!  Money in hand waiting to be sent!

[deaner]

would you prefer it to be purchased from amazon or from you directly?

[wadu1]

1/4 of the way into the book and it's already very exciting.

You gotta admit; it's pretty hard to understand how I feel about the adminintration, isn't it?

Good read just finished, I think book2 will be better after the cases close. That administration sure put a lot of lives at risk by going public during the raids. Then showing all the world how "Operation Cody" worked on the news; puts the screws for other wildlife agents wanting to try the same scheme that would apply to all of North America.
  Todd thank you for your efforts and Jennifer's as well.

[ucwarden]

would you prefer it to be purchased from amazon or from you directly?

Either way is fine.  If you want it autographed, then it will have to come from me.
I do have a bunch sitting here now, so I can ship immediately.

[ucwarden]

1/4 of the way into the book and it's already very exciting.

You gotta admit; it's pretty hard to understand how I feel about the adminintration, isn't it?

Good read just finished, I think book2 will be better after the cases close. That administration sure put a lot of lives at risk by going public during the raids. Then showing all the world how "Operation Cody" worked on the news; puts the screws for other wildlife agents wanting to try the same scheme that would apply to all of North America.
  Todd thank you for your efforts and Jennifer's as well.

You are very welcome, and thank you for your support.