New director

[Alex4200]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun1618a/

[wapiti hunter2]

This sucks. This guy interviewed me for a job at Ecology 10 years ago. He told me to my face that I had no chance for the job because I didn't have a PE license. The job was for an environmental geologist with no PE requirement and I was over qualified for the position. He also told me that people without a PE really were not scientists since engineers have a better grasp of it because of their math education. I almost puked. The other two in the interview tried to crawl under the table since they both wanted to hire me.

I'm not holding out hope here. It is all about good old boy politics.

[JimmyHoffa]

Well, he works for you now.  A few fishermen were able to boot the last one....

[huntnphool]

 Degree from WSU, no chance the current cougar plan gets revised now

[Katmai Guy]

Is he any good for Washington sportsmen?

[Wacenturion]

Quote from Commission chairman.......

"All of the commissioners look forward to a fresh start for WDFW under Kelly's leadership, particularly in the approach our agency takes to improving our working relationships with the Legislature, native American tribes, and the people of Washington to manage the state's wonderful fish and wildlife resources," said Commission Chairman Brad Smith.

Do you see the word "sportsman" anywhere in that statement?  It seems to me to be self explanatory if one considers his background and experience.  Pretty much an environmentalist I would guess.  So to answer your question.....probably not.

[j_h_nimrod]

This sounds ominous to me...  What people do early in their career is frequently where their heart lies...

 “He also worked several years during the 1980s as a private-sector environmental consultant.“

[j_h_nimrod]

 

[Tbar]

Common theme.

[KFhunter]

merged

[trophyhunt]

How much more can they work with tribes? Really?

[Special T]

Of the top 3 I think this is the best choice. That's not to say I think it is the best choice of the whole pool.
Store and quan were the other 2 choices in the top 3. In the discussions I've heard Store is part of current issues and Quan wasn't a good option for sportsmen.

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[Special T]

Quote from Commission chairman.......

"All of the commissioners look forward to a fresh start for WDFW under Kelly's leadership, particularly in the approach our agency takes to improving our working relationships with the Legislature, native American tribes, and the people of Washington to manage the state's wonderful fish and wildlife resources," said Commission Chairman Brad Smith.

Do you see the word "sportsman" anywhere in that statement?  It seems to me to be self explanatory if one considers his background and experience.  Pretty much an environmentalist I would guess.  So to answer your question.....probably not.

The chairman is a friend to sportsmen. I cannot say that for all the commisioners.

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[Special T]

This sucks. This guy interviewed me for a job at Ecology 10 years ago. He told me to my face that I had no chance for the job because I didn't have a PE license. The job was for an environmental geologist with no PE requirement and I was over qualified for the position. He also told me that people without a PE really were not scientists since engineers have a better grasp of it because of their math education. I almost puked. The other two in the interview tried to crawl under the table since they both wanted to hire me.

I'm not holding out hope here. It is all about good old boy politics.

commissioners. Makes me cry because I know of at least one person on the broad list whom would have been a great asset.

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[Magnum_Willys]

Career Environmentalist.  That doesn't sound good.