WDFW, Six meetings starting in November

[no.cen.wa]

Wdfw posted PUBLIC meetings on their web page, under "Latest News" I can attend the one in Montesano on the 13th, I have some things to say!
John G
Guess I'll see you all there!

[KFhunter]

WDFW invites the public to attend
open house events across state


OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled six open house events this fall to give the new director an opportunity to discuss the agency's long-term plans to conserve fish and wildlife and promote outdoor recreation throughout the state.

"The department's work is fundamental to people's quality of life and livelihoods in Washington," said Kelly Susewind, WDFW director. "Our work to conserve fish and wildlife and provide sustainable opportunities affects everyone. Whether you're an active outdoorsperson or you're someone that buys locally-caught seafood at the market, the public expects us to be good stewards of these resources and the public has a say in how they are managed."

Susewind added, "These meetings will allow me to introduce you to my values and approach and I'm eager to hear what's important to you."

Specific topics will include an overview of the department's work in each region, a summary of budget and policy proposals for the 2019 legislative session, and a discussion about how the department should position itself to address new, long-term challenges that affect fish and wildlife.

The open houses, all scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m., will take place at the following dates and locations:

Nov. 5 – CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Nov. 6 – Grant County Public Works, 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata
Nov. 7 – Selah Civic Center, 216 1st St., Selah
Nov. 13 – Montesano City Hall, 112 North Main Street, Montesano
Nov. 14 – WDFW Ridgefield Office, 5525 South 11th Street, Ridgefield
Dec. 12 – Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Watershed Science Center, 125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah
Last June, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to select Susewind as WDFW's director.

"I am committed to the mission of the agency, and that means hearing from people who care about Washington's fish and wildlife," said Susewind. "I want to share what I have learned so far, but listening to people and their ideas is my main reason for inviting people to attend these events."

[JimmyHoffa]

All the meetings are during mod or late archery/muzzy elk/deer...

[Special T]

For those that care these events are facebook events on the WDFW page.

[Scuffy]

All the meetings are during mod or late archery/muzzy elk/deer...

Exactly what I was thinking. I’ll be in the woods when they come to my area. Either poor planning on their part or good planning depending on what they are trying to accomplish. Attending meetings online sucks. I would much rather be there in person.

[Bowhunter3]

All the meetings are during mod or late archery/muzzy elk/deer...

Exactly what I was thinking. I’ll be in the woods when they come to my area. Either poor planning on their part or good planning depending on what they are trying to accomplish. Attending meetings online sucks. I would much rather be there in person.

Well planned

[Birdguy]

Seems like this is the "plan" every year  . One time would be a coincidence but years in a row is by design 

[bobcat]

The meetings are during the week, and in the evening after most people are off work. If it were in October that would conflict with even more people's hunts. No matter when they had the meetings people will complain and say it's intentionally done by the WDFW to reduce attendance. I really don't believe that's the case here. The director is very new and he's simply having these meetings at a time when he's ready to have them. I've been to meetings in late winter/spring and only a handful of hunters show up then. What's the excuse at that time of year? Too busy fishing?

[bkaech]

If you don't show up your voice won't be heard. If you can't show up, your voice still won't be heard.

[fishnfur]

The meetings I've attended, it always felt like they already had their mind made up.  They just want to give you a chance to complain before they set it in stone.

[bigtex]

The meetings are during the week, and in the evening after most people are off work. If it were in October that would conflict with even more people's hunts. No matter when they had the meetings people will complain and say it's intentionally done by the WDFW to reduce attendance. I really don't believe that's the case here. The director is very new and he's simply having these meetings at a time when he's ready to have them. I've been to meetings in late winter/spring and only a handful of hunters show up then. What's the excuse at that time of year? Too busy fishing?

There's always some type of season going on.

[KFhunter]

The meetings are during the week, and in the evening after most people are off work. If it were in October that would conflict with even more people's hunts. No matter when they had the meetings people will complain and say it's intentionally done by the WDFW to reduce attendance. I really don't believe that's the case here. The director is very new and he's simply having these meetings at a time when he's ready to have them. I've been to meetings in late winter/spring and only a handful of hunters show up then. What's the excuse at that time of year? Too busy fishing?

There's always some type of season going on.

 

I'd sure hate them to interrupt my spring coyote season 

The meeting times/locations don't bother me nor do I think there's some conspiracy to limit the amount of hunters being present.  History has shown WDFW has little to "fear" from hunters overwhelming their meetings.

Cattlemen on the other hand     

[no.cen.wa]

Thanks KFhunter for posting the info about the meetings, I guess by most of the replies,, most people won't attend the meetings