Dale (Bearpaw) Appointed by Governor Inslee to Task Force

[NoBark]

Here's what I told my rep.

"Vincent,   
I am glad to see that you are on this task force.    As an avid outdoorsman, I know you realize that hunter's and fishermen have long carried the financial burden of providing funding for virtually all other users of the great outdoors in this state.   I would like to encourage you to look up Dale Denny, owner of Bearpaw outfitters.  He is a member of the task force and a wealth of knowledge and information regarding the  former, current and potential future uses of the great outdoor resources of this state.   Of all the members on the task force, he will be speaking for perhaps the greatest number and definantly the most important financial stakeholder during these discussions.   

I hope to see some positive improvement in not only the use of our resource, but also in it's funding model.
Feel free to call and chat about this if you have the time or inclination.  I, and many outdoorsmen will be watching the progress of the task force. "


Good Luck, Dale

[NoBark]

By the way.  it ought to be illegal for any politician to appoint a relative to ANYTHING.  Period.   Just Sayin'

[grundy53]

Step 1 - Allocate as much of our fisheries resources to recreational fishing as possible.  And, congrats Bearpaw! Looks like you will be outnumbered by the non-hunting representatives.

First thing I noticed.  Got to love bureaucrats and their committees to get their own end result....sorry to be a pessimist. 

first thing I noticed too....

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[6x6in6]

Congrats Dale.

Don't let Ranker wear you down with his wolf lovin'.   

[KFhunter]

Dale's going to be like that kid in school that always sat at the lunch table by himself, while all the other kids pointed and whispered about him.



Dang Dale, I wish you best luck but this "task farce" is really stacked to the left 

[Bean Counter]

I have a lot of confidence in Dale. Judging from the big ship he steers that is this forum its clear he can work with all kinds of fruitcakes and wing nuts and still get the job done 

[KFhunter]

I have a lot of confidence in Dale. Judging from the big ship he steers that is this forum its clear he can work with all kinds of fruitcakes and wing nuts and still get the job done 

I'm afraid he might just be fodder to "legitimize" this task farce, he'll do us proud of that I have no doubt; but the vast majority of members' backgrounds speak to the direction this thing is most likely heading.

[jackmaster]

I think I would want an answer to that as well, outdoors for all sounds like a made place to hide funds and for some relative to get a b.s paycheck and benefits.... go gettem bearpaw 

[Northway]

I have a lot of confidence in Dale. Judging from the big ship he steers that is this forum its clear he can work with all kinds of fruitcakes and wing nuts and still get the job done 

I'm afraid he might just be fodder to "legitimize" this task farce, he'll do us proud of that I have no doubt; but the vast majority of members' backgrounds speak to the direction this thing is most likely heading.

With a task force that large I'd be bored if there weren't a couple of fringe personalities.

[KFhunter]

I have a lot of confidence in Dale. Judging from the big ship he steers that is this forum its clear he can work with all kinds of fruitcakes and wing nuts and still get the job done 

I'm afraid he might just be fodder to "legitimize" this task farce, he'll do us proud of that I have no doubt; but the vast majority of members' backgrounds speak to the direction this thing is most likely heading.

With a task force that large I'd be bored if there weren't a couple of fringe personalities.

One reason I love HW so much 

[YJ Guide Service]

Congrats Dale I know you'll do us proud...

[Sitka_Blacktail]

Congratulations Dale. I'm sure you'll do the best you can to represent all Washingtonians in this endeavor. Even though the line of thinking espoused here by many is that if your job is in one sector, you can't possibly be impartial or fair.

I don't follow that line of thinking though and I trust you to look at all sides of the issues before you and listen to all the different points of view and then make decisions based on what is in the best interest of everyone in the State, not just us hunters and fishermen.

I don't envy you though. No matter what you do, you'll be taking heat because you can't satisfy everyone all the time.

Good Luck!

[jeffro]

CITIZEN MEMBERS (VOTING)

Barb Chamberlain, Co-chair Executive Director Washington Bikes
Doug Walker, Co-chair Chief Executive Officer WRQ and The Wilderness Society
 
Marc Berejka Director Government and Community Affairs REI
Joshua Brandon Military Organizer Sierra Club Outdoors
Russ Cahill Retired Washington and California State Parks Manager
Dale Denney Owner and Outfitter Bearpaw Outfitters
Patty Graf-Hoke Executive Director Kitsap Peninsula Convention and Visitor's Bureau
George Harris Chief Executive Officer Northwest Marine Trade Association
Connor Inslee   Outdoors for All
Ben Klasky Chief Executive Officer Islandwood
Noah McCord Leader Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Youth Council
Dan Nordstrom Chief Executive Officer Outdoor Research
Spencer Olson Communications Hub Director Fuse
Tom Reeve Chair Trust for Public Land
Shiloh Schauer Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
Louise Stanton-Masten Executive Director Washington Tourism Alliance

AGENCY MEMBERS (NON-VOTING)

Allyson Brooks Director Archeology and Historic Preservation
Jim Cahill Senior Budget Analyst Office of Financial Management
Kaleen Cottingham Director Recreation and Conservation Office
Nick Demerice Director, External Affairs Department of Commerce
Brock Milliern Recreation Manager Department of Natural Resources
Rodger Schmitt Commissioner Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Joe Stohr Deputy Director Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rebecca Wallace Program Supervisor, Agriculture Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS (NON-VOTING)

The Honorable Vincent Buys Representative Republican Caucus
The Honorable Linda Parlette Senator Republican Caucus
The Honorable Kevin Ranker Senator Democratic Caucus
The Honorable Steve Tharinger Representative Democratic Caucus

Anyone else notice his son made the panel?

[RadSav]

I'm sure that group is going to be so happy to have you on board

Remember to Smile on the outside...while you scream on the inside!

[CAMPMEAT]

Good for you Dale, but I see a lopsided group again. No ATV groups involved again as usual.