Stevens County Meeting - Regarding WDFW Authority

[bigtex]

This would be an interesting one. Wonder how big of a lawsuit this would be. As far as removing WDFW personnel from the county what's going to happen, a Sheriff's Deputy arrest a WDFW Officer? I'd love to see that happen. Some Sheriff's (especially in the Utah area) have threatened to arrest USFS and BLM LE for probably 20 years, has it ever happened? Of course not.

It's all politics. If a county commissioner said they support WDFW do you think they would get re-elected in Stevens County? Of course not, they may as well say they support Obama gun's policies as well 

Will this whole discussion deliver a point to WDFW? Probably, but for anyone to actually think they are going to remove a state agency from a county is idiotic.

[bearpaw]

Wonder why the media hasn't reported on this ? Especially the liberal run national news media,

I guarantee it will be on Colville radio tomorrow.

[KFhunter]

Apparently people are also asking for WDFW authority to be taken out of the county. The commissioners commented that this could attract poachers to the county but people in attendance still wanted WDFW removed. The commissioners asked everyone in attendance if this is what they wanted the county to do. Not one person spoke up in opposition. Some mention was made of a Stevens County Wildlife authority.

It was mentioned in the meeting that none of this would have transpired if WDFW would have been more reasonable with the wolf plan. The county told the audience that if any wolves threaten them or their property and they shoot them all that the county will not prosecute. The state may try to confiscate trucks and guns, but the county will not prosecute.

It sounds as if the county commissioners, prosecutor, sheriff, and citizens are on the same page.

So where are all the legal/LEO folks to speak to the efficacy of this well thought out plan of Stevens County to eliminate WDFW from their county?   

It ain't a plan,  just some random dude floating an idea.

[bearpaw]

This would be an interesting one. Wonder how big of a lawsuit this would be. As far as removing WDFW personnel from the county what's going to happen, a Sheriff's Deputy arrest a WDFW Officer? I'd love to see that happen. Some Sheriff's (especially in the Utah area) have threatened to arrest USFS and BLM LE for probably 20 years, has it ever happened? Of course not.

It's all politics. If a county commissioner said they support WDFW do you think they would get re-elected in Stevens County? Of course not, they may as well say they support Obama gun's policies as well 

Will this whole discussion deliver a point to WDFW? Probably, but for anyone to actually think they are going to remove a state agency from a county is idiotic.

Very likely they are trying to make a point. Still wondering if I heard everything correctly and what will actually happen. Perhaps this Washington is like the other Washington where one man can change the rules as he chooses and is not held accountable? 

[idahohuntr]

I just looked at Stevens county website and the Sheriff and Prosecutor are up for election in 2014.  So, its a good time to hold this mock public meeting and all the voters of Stevens County believe the good sheriff and prosecutor are actually going to get tough with WDFW...kick them out of the county, write their own wolf plan bla bla bla    

[bearpaw]

I just looked at Stevens county website and the Sheriff and Prosecutor are up for election in 2014.  So, its a good time to hold this mock public meeting and all the voters of Stevens County believe the good sheriff and prosecutor are actually going to get tough with WDFW...kick them out of the county, write their own wolf plan bla bla bla  

I suspect it will work as well for them as it did for Idaho's Governor Butch Otter, his campaign slogan was "I want to notch the first Idaho wolf tag."

Been a great governor too. He stopped the IDFG from prosecuting wolf poachers.

[bearpaw]

I just looked at Stevens county website and the Sheriff and Prosecutor are up for election in 2014.  So, its a good time to hold this mock public meeting and all the voters of Stevens County believe the good sheriff and prosecutor are actually going to get tough with WDFW...kick them out of the county, write their own wolf plan bla bla bla  

The more I thought about this the more your comment is messed up. It sounds like you are suggesting that elected officials should not do what their constituents desire. There's something wrong with your outlook, or are you just bucking for a job with WDFW?

[idahohuntr]

If you can't see that the voters of Stevens County are being played like a fiddle on this issue you are beyond naive.  No county prosecutor or sheriff is going to "remove" wdfw from the county and they know it.  Not saying its not a great political move in a rural county...just that anybody who believes it can actually work is sadly mistaken and being taken for a ride by another politician. 

[KFhunter]

If you can't see that the voters of Stevens County are being played like a fiddle on this issue you are beyond naive.  No county prosecutor or sheriff is going to "remove" wdfw from the county and they know it.  Not saying its not a great political move in a rural county...just that anybody who believes it can actually work is sadly mistaken and being taken for a ride by another politician.

Obviously that isn't going to happen,  but what could be done is Stevens CO no longer supporting WDFW. 

Call in a poacher here and you're likely to have Stevens CO provide aid,  WDFW also trained all the deputies to identify wolf predation.  So the county is very involved.

[CAMPMEAT]

I don't think anyone from out-of-state should have a say about squat in our state.........

[Skyvalhunter]

You tell that to Wilderness Watch and all these other enviro groups and see what they reply back.

[turkeyfeather]

If you can't see that the voters of Stevens County are being played like a fiddle on this issue you are beyond naive.  No county prosecutor or sheriff is going to "remove" wdfw from the county and they know it.  Not saying its not a great political move in a rural county...just that anybody who believes it can actually work is sadly mistaken and being taken for a ride by another politician.

Even if that's the case, how's that any different than politicians on the wet side taking us for a ride on their beloved wolves. At least these guys are acting on what the voters actually want. Anyone who can't see that is naive.

[CAMPMEAT]

You tell that to Wilderness Watch and all these other enviro groups and see what they reply back.

I know. That's a huge problem with people/groups, sticking their noses in business where it doesn't belong. Maybe it's just me that hates people/groups like that. Politicians are nothing but a bunch of self-righteous, spineless, bought off pansies.

[buckfvr]

Outside influence controls this state.......all the special interest groups ?The state has their back, while systematically turning their back on rural communities like ours.

[turkeyfeather]

Outside influence controls this state.......all the special interest groups ?The state has their back, while systematically turning their back on rural communities like ours.

Which is all the more reason I respect these rural politicians for taking a stand. I told my wife last night that if they continue to fight this (even if not successful) we may consider moving a 1/2 hour north to Stevens County.