Upcoming Wildlife Commission Meeting: 1/7/2021 - NE Whitetail Rules

[andersonjk4]

In light of the recent discussions (on here and even on the Meateater podcast) about lack of hunter participation in the WDFW and Commission meetings I have been trying to make a concerted effort to identify upcoming meetings. As I come across upcoming meetings I will try to post them up here.

That said, the next Wildlife Commission meeting is January 7th. The agenda:
• NE WA white-tailed deer hunting rule options for the 3-year packet CR-102
• General discussion – current events

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/special_meeting_notice__january_7_wildlife_committee_web_conference.pdf

[cem3434]

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[hunter399]

Now these new zoom meetings are we just allowed to listen.Or is there time set aside for public comment.
I know old meetings they would allow the public an hour or so to add comments.

[hunter399]

Thanks for link will be definitely listen to this meeting.

[Ghost Hunter]

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[bearpaw]

Hunting season setting and rulemaking
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/season-setting#

amazingly, I see some good things in some of the proposals...

Its very important to express your thoughts on proposals!

[bearpaw]

Deer Proposals

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/deerproposals_public.pdf

[ThurstonCokid]

I have yet to pay close attention to these but i intend to start. I’d love to see the use of dogs be legal to blood track. I see that’s on there!


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[greenhead_killer]

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[KFhunter]

I don't mind a temporary antler point restriction in the 100 series GMU's,  but my issues are that:

1) people accidently shoot and waste bucks that aren't legal 
2) promotes genetics of bucks that tend to not grow many points very early

on the flip it does put more 4pt or larger bucks in play and does improve trophy opportunities. 


I'd like to see this discontinued after two 3 year cycles, or at least reevaluated so we don't get a bunch culls breeding does. 

One thing I'd like to add
1) Youth any buck

[Russ McDonald]

I can say that most things that are at these meetings going forward are what the WDFW is proposing to the commision and most will pass.  There has been proposals that have been pulled from discussion and won't be recommended.

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[hunter399]

I can say that most things that are at these meetings going forward are what the WDFW is proposing to the commision and most will pass.  There has been proposals that have been pulled from discussion and won't be recommended.

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Can you say what deer proposal won't be discussion or recommended.

[hunter399]

I don't mind a temporary antler point restriction in the 100 series GMU's,  but my issues are that:

1) people accidently shoot and waste bucks that aren't legal 
2) promotes genetics of bucks that tend to not grow many points very early

on the flip it does put more 4pt or larger bucks in play and does improve trophy opportunities. 


I'd like to see this discontinued after two 3 year cycles, or at least reevaluated so we don't get a bunch culls breeding does. 

One thing I'd like to add
1) Youth any buck

I think youth,senior,disabled, would be exempt from an APR ,I will screen shot it .There are three different options ,and youth,disabled,senior will be exempt.

[buckcanyonlodge]

They did not list over population of predators as a part of the decline in deer populations. How about adding limited hound cougar hunting in units that have an at-risk population?? Or upping the quota number for cats harvested before closing the season.

[Tbar]

I can say that most things that are at these meetings going forward are what the WDFW is proposing to the commision and most will pass.  There has been proposals that have been pulled from discussion and won't be recommended.

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Although I do not completely disagree, comments like this really hurt when posted. When change does happen its usually because one side or another show up in numbers. Unfortunately it always seems to be the non consumptive, pro predator crowds that mobilize. The only organized effort from hunters seems to be waterfowl groups. Weather you agree or not I would encourage involvement at the commission level. Hunters voices are nearly silent at the majority of the meetings.