Governors outdoor recreation group

[bearpaw]

Only 2-days left to comment.  Do it now.

http://www.engageoutdoorwashington.com/

I'm not sure why it says only 2 days left. There are now three questions on the website, please take a few moments and comment on all the questions: http://www.engageoutdoorwashington.com/

What are the three most important things we can do to make outdoor recreation more desirable and more accessible?

Should the state leave outdoor recreation marketing and tourism to the private sector, or play a specific role?

How can we help activate Washington’s innovative outdoor gear and clothing companies?

[Southpole]

I was on there yesterday catching up. I've made a few comments and marked some stars. I see the most popular idea is the qualification for being employed for the WDFW. I think the second most popular is getting rid of the Discover Pass. In my opinion, none of this promotion even matters if there isn't access to what we used to be able to access before 2007, before the state closed many popular camps grounds and you didn't have to break the bank to get access. In Darrington there used to be a plethora of trail systems all over Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, but after most the access got washed out in 2003, the forest service had their hands tied with law suits from greenie groups to not repair any of it (so they can have access to just themselves). I know that's not a state issue, but it's a huge part of outdoor recreation in this state for hikers, hunters and horseback riders and packers. Unless we can turn the clock back to "the good ol' days" I don't see there being enough room for all these different user groups. It seems like we're all packed in a small area then we get to hating on each other. We need more access to previously open areas. And yes, I already commented on those ideas and marked high on stars on the web site for people that said anything about more access. I just want to vent on here about it too. 

[Southpole]

The web site won't let you comment or rate some of the ideas now, what the the heck?

[bearpaw]

The web site won't let you comment or rate some of the ideas now, what the the heck?

Don't forget to login.

[Southpole]

The web site won't let you comment or rate some of the ideas now, what the the heck?

Don't forget to login.

I was logged in. Some of the ideas you could comment on and rate and at the same time others you could not, it only would allow you to share.

[huntrights]

It appears there are only two questions open for comments:

1) Should the state leave outdoor recreation marketing and tourism to the private sector, or play a specific role?

2) How can we help activate Washington’s innovative outdoor gear and clothing companies?


Apparently two days left on the original question turned into zero days left overnight.  What happened?

[CAMPMEAT]

It's a difficult website to navigate. There's one single stream of topics which you must scroll down through to find them all. The more you scroll, the slower the page reload gets. I'm not impressed with the design.

Sounds just like a government employee, the more you tell them to work, the more they slow down........amazing !

[csaaphill]

signed up and posted on the two topics there.
hope they have better topics soon!

[CAMPMEAT]

Why can't we mark a: disagree completely type of spot ? We only have 3 choices from what I see, It's Okay, I almost Like it or I agree, or something very similar to it. To me, that means you agree with everything.

[Elkaholic daWg]

 Not Andy or Hairbrainer!!

[BOWHUNTER45]

Not Andy or Hairbrainer!!

Save the Planet - Kill yourself //// Lmao

[CAMPMEAT]

I cannot believe the idiots that are on this website (Governors Outdoor Rec Group). You talk about being in the dark and wanting to control everything. I almost can't control myself with my comments...................oh what the hell. I can't do it here, so I might as well not do it there either...........

[snowpack]

Some of those people are just SOOOOOO out of touch, there's really nothing you can say to them.  They live in a fairy tale land of sorts.

[buckfvr]

Thats why Im not in there.....I got flagged every time I called andy on his bs.........they cant handle the truth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The state just wants everyone to ask for stuff that has to be paid for so they can go the direction of state income tax........then they can have all their comforts of home anywhere they go..........

[CAMPMEAT]

Andy and Harbinger are really huckleberries........