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So, right now it is private land with presumably no access and likely not managed to benefit wildlife.WDFW buys it and the worst case scenario is that it is managed for wildlife with no access.Worst case still has better wildlife habitat and the potential for greater access.
This will be interesting. I own 80 acres next to the land they propose to buy in Pacific County. I would sure like to know some details.
Quote from: Halo on January 25, 2016, 08:01:21 PMThis will be interesting. I own 80 acres next to the land they propose to buy in Pacific County. I would sure like to know some details.What details? Have you called and asked them? Depending on the land you may find they will be good neighbors that you seldom see. With occasional hunters whom most will respect your property rights.
Quote from: Stein on January 25, 2016, 07:41:11 PMSo, right now it is private land with presumably no access and likely not managed to benefit wildlife.WDFW buys it and the worst case scenario is that it is managed for wildlife with no access.Worst case still has better wildlife habitat and the potential for greater access.Exactly!look at them.In my area it include purchasing access to the 7400 line on the Wynoochee river. Currently the gate is locked all because some fools decided it was okay to leave there trucks block the road. Cost an entire days worth of operations to the landowner.Other areas include wetlands next to wdfw lands that are good waterfowl habitat.Not sure of any bad that comes from these acquisitions. Also many need to understand that much of the funds used come from grants that if the WDFW does not apply for and use someone else will. In some case NGO's like The Audubon Society could acquire and shut down for hunting. Many of these grants come from taxes yet other organizations have access to them. Take a look at some of the trusts that are purchasing lands with these dollar. They are not public friendly at all.
When the WDFW acquires land, what is the cost of managing it? They don't necessarily need to spend any money to manage it. They simply need to buy it before it's sold to a developer who will subdivide it and sell it off in smaller parcels.
It's ok, but I notice one parcel is out between Walla Walla and Touchet. Why not in the foot hills where plenty of deer hunting would benefit more?
Quote from: csaaphill on January 25, 2016, 11:28:33 PMIt's ok, but I notice one parcel is out between Walla Walla and Touchet. Why not in the foot hills where plenty of deer hunting would benefit more?Looks like they have their reasons:
We have a corrupt system with corrupt "leaders". Or....at least leaders who don't seem to take action to improve transparency, accountability or professionalism. They continue to want more money and my stance is NO.No more until you can manage what you have. They don't need anything more on their plate as it seems clear to me they can't handle what they have.