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

[TVHunts]

Didn't read the whole thread so forgive me if this has been said, but has anyone thought about getting a copy of the book to local Media 

How about Dory Munson, he loves this kind of stuff 

That is a great idea.  I sent Dori an email this morning.  I will update it if and when I get a reply from him.  He is definitely a great watchdog of local government.  I will also be sending off emails to the Director of WDFW and the Governor.

Dori is good.  Another media person to make sure gets a book is David Boze.  He has a radio show and is an avid hunter.

(I haven't read the book yet myself.  I'm waiting until after I buy my special permit apps this year before I read the book.  I don't want to get so pissed at wdfw that I give up hunting this state this year.)

Crap, I guess I didn't consider that they could screw with our draw tags.  Oh well, worth the chance in my eyes.  If they are that bad of weasels they are probably monitoring this site anyways.  So be it...

[jjaba]

Outstanding read. Too bad the higher up tools decided to not do what agreed upon. Hopefully the ones brought in get max penalties.
Utmost respect for all the officers involved in this project.

[ucwarden]

Outstanding read. Too bad the higher up tools decided to not do what agreed upon. Hopefully the ones brought in get max penalties.
Utmost respect for all the officers involved in this project.

Thanks.  We are still waiting for sentencing on several suspects, and a few others still haven't even been charged yet.  It's a very slow process.
If you haven't already, would you mind getting on to Amazon and writing a review for my book on their site?

Thanks again

[kirkl]

Just ordered today and read first 3 chapters for free online. Now I have to wait for my book. Can't wait to finish it.

[ucwarden]

Just ordered today and read first 3 chapters for free online. Now I have to wait for my book. Can't wait to finish it.

I would tell you to enjoy it, but most people find it very frustrating, so hopefully you will at least like my writing and the story.

[kirkl]

Well I can't stand Cenci already after just 3 chapters lol

[Rainier10]

I don't think I am giving anything away by saying you are not going to feel any better about him at the end of the book.

[TVHunts]

Just ordered today and read first 3 chapters for free online. Now I have to wait for my book. Can't wait to finish it.

You are a man of patience!  I couldn't put it down and yes, Cenci is a classic egotistical pig of a man and that's his good side!

[xxlx7]

I received your book Saturday, thank you for the prompt shipping. My wife however, does not thank you, because once I started reading, I didn't put it down until it was over.. I agree with everyone, how frustrating and obscene is it to know what is going on, both in the wdfw and with poaching. I never knew it was that prevalent. I guess I live in a mental fantasy world. This has to change. Thank you for your years of service, I wish and hope there will be many more wardens like you who care and fight for our resources that we love. I didn't know geoducks were such a hot topic for wardens and I must suck at getting them, cause I've went quite a few times and only found one, and also have never seen a warden out there checking anything..

[ucwarden]

I received your book Saturday, thank you for the prompt shipping. My wife however, does not thank you, because once I started reading, I didn't put it down until it was over.. I agree with everyone, how frustrating and obscene is it to know what is going on, both in the wdfw and with poaching. I never knew it was that prevalent. I guess I live in a mental fantasy world. This has to change. Thank you for your years of service, I wish and hope there will be many more wardens like you who care and fight for our resources that we love. I didn't know geoducks were such a hot topic for wardens and I must suck at getting them, cause I've went quite a few times and only found one, and also have never seen a warden out there checking anything..

Thanks.  Geoduck aren't that big of a deal for our wardens, but for a few of our administrators.

[Wacenturion]

To me, the sad part is it appears so many employed by wdfw, who may otherwise be valueable employees, do us all a great disservice by refusing to make waves in order to preserve their jobs.

To me, this makes them part of the problem as well............They have abandoned their conscience for their pay check.   

You have to understand that not everyone is dissatisfied with how things are being run, and in-fact many like it.  It all depends on where you stand, who your friends are, who your enemies are, and what you are trying to accomplish

As a retired WDFW person myself, I can certainly agree with UC on that statement.

[trophyhunt]

Just read the first chapter and already wanna kick this cenci guy in the jimmy!! What a douce.

[buckfvr]

To me, the sad part is it appears so many employed by wdfw, who may otherwise be valueable employees, do us all a great disservice by refusing to make waves in order to preserve their jobs.

To me, this makes them part of the problem as well............They have abandoned their conscience for their pay check.   

You have to understand that not everyone is dissatisfied with how things are being run, and in-fact many like it.  It all depends on where you stand, who your friends are, who your enemies are, and what you are trying to accomplish

As a retired WDFW person myself, I can certainly agree with UC on that statement.

Like any career, the farther along you get, it becomes crystal clear where things went and how they got there.  You can also review all the changes in hindsight. 

SO to speak, early on there is gung ho, I love this job mentality everywhere.  Later on is where regrets and change of opinion occur. 

I know, I know.......no regrets we all would have done it the same,  ( with a few changes along the way ), and I know wdfw has offered a very rewarding career for many.  I personally feel they ( wdfw ) could have done a better job, and that they have lost/abandoned their direction. 

I feel todays wdfw is completely off target.  If their direction/goals/mission  of today werent so politically motivated, then they wouldnt appear to be abandon.  But wdfw has abandoned hunters and our wildlife.   

[ucwarden]

To me, the sad part is it appears so many employed by wdfw, who may otherwise be valueable employees, do us all a great disservice by refusing to make waves in order to preserve their jobs.

To me, this makes them part of the problem as well............They have abandoned their conscience for their pay check.   

You have to understand that not everyone is dissatisfied with how things are being run, and in-fact many like it.  It all depends on where you stand, who your friends are, who your enemies are, and what you are trying to accomplish

As a retired WDFW person myself, I can certainly agree with UC on that statement.

Like any career, the farther along you get, it becomes crystal clear where things went and how they got there.  You can also review all the changes in hindsight. 

SO to speak, early on there is gung ho, I love this job mentality everywhere.  Later on is where regrets and change of opinion occur. 

I know, I know.......no regrets we all would have done it the same,  ( with a few changes along the way ), and I know wdfw has offered a very rewarding career for many.  I personally feel they ( wdfw ) could have done a better job, and that they have lost/abandoned their direction. 

I feel todays wdfw is completely off target.  If their direction/goals/mission  of today werent so politically motivated, then they wouldnt appear to be abandon.  But wdfw has abandoned hunters and our wildlife.   

Very well said!

[trophyhunt]

7 chapters in and it's amazing how many poachers you've already got on the hook!  Can't wait to finish, thanks very much for putting your experiences down for all of us to read.  It's surprising we have any animals left out there to hunt.  Would you please call Bruce Richards ( game warden in region 4) and let him know the impact your story is having and convey to him how important his story would also be.  His view might seem racist to some when it comes to the natives but the truth hurts sometimes.  What he has locked up in his head also needs to be put down on paper.  I applaud you sir and all of the people that SUPPORTED you and your partner, our hunting world would be 100% better if we had more like you!  Thank you very much for all that you have done, you are definently one of the good guys.  Please give Bruce a call.