Pay Attention: Inslee Appoints Radicals to WDFW Commission

[Bushcraft]

I've never been more disgusted and concerned about the direction that WDFW will be taking than I am right now.  Every single hunter and angler in this state should be absolutely mortified by Inslee's appointments.

These new 6-year term Commissioners are RABIDLY hard-left moonbats that do not believe in the North American Model, don't believe that stakeholders in the hunting and fishing communities should be prioritized over bird watchers and flower sniffers, and put their own personal beliefs above scientific facts when it comes to managing wildlife and wild places.  (I personally experienced the latter while serving as the token Hunter on the Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council when Koontz was the Chair and still have the e-mails to prove it.  It's important to note that of the two WDFW employees responsible for managing the WDAC at the time, Penny Becker went on to work for Inslee and Amy Windrope meteorically rose from Olympia-cubicle nobody to Region 4 Director to the Deputy Director under the utterly worthless Joe Stohr.)  Follow the bread-crumbs folks.

https://nwsportsmanmag.com/second-named-to-wdfw-commission/?fbclid=IwAR1pDYSzVUkVEbow4cO59CouULBnMCIWj9qSGN6xMW8x0TlmI1byfg174fc

This is what happens when people vote for Democrats (and support so-called hunting organizations that are led by and support Democrats).  THEY ARE NOT YOUR/OUR FRIENDS!!!  The last two D's that didn't toe the party line (Blake/Takko) were axed from the campaign fund tit due to their pro-2A and pro-hunting stances and were handily beaten by new Republicans. Unfortunately, gone is any common sense conduit into the Democrat's caucus.

This legislative session and all future Commission meetings are going to be rough and will need constant vigilance.  It's going to be a bare knuckle political fight for the foreseeable future. Buckle up!

[Weatherby92]

Thanks for the info sharing. I wish it was better news. Pretty soon flower sniffing and bird watching will be all thats left to do in this state.

[hunter399]

Holding a fishing/hunting license for x amount of years should be a requirement for commission seats. I've never liked the idea of somebody telling us what's good and never supported fishing or hunting. It's like pissing down our backs and telling us it's rain. With that said,Inslee is garbage so I didn't really expect much out of him but garbage.. So really did you all expect much.

[nwhunter]

You know its not good when shes from Port Townsend Plenty of college education and environmental protection pedigrees... Someone needs to step up I guess..

[Bushcraft]

You know its not good when shes from Port Townsend Plenty of college education and environmental protection pedigrees... Someone needs to step up I guess..

There are plenty of excellent pro-hunting and pro-fishing candidates that appreciate the environmental aspects. Unfortunately, they have to go through Inslee's office for appointment. Tough filter for any right-minded individual to wade through.

[zwickeyman]

This B.S. makes me sick. I'm so tired of this place. This state has so much to offer but the resources are being pissed away by idiots

[Special T]

 

[Cougartail]

 

Holding a fishing/hunting license for x amount of years should be a requirement for commission seats. I've never liked the idea of somebody telling us what's good and never supported fishing or hunting. It's like pissing down our backs and telling us it's rain. With that said,Inslee is garbage so I didn't really expect much out of him but garbage.. So really did you all expect much.

 

[Special T]

Holding a fishing/hunting license for x amount of years should be a requirement for commission seats. I've never liked the idea of somebody telling us what's good and never supported fishing or hunting. It's like pissing down our backs and telling us it's rain. With that said,Inslee is garbage so I didn't really expect much out of him but garbage.. So really did you all expect much.

 

I fully agree... Unfortunately when the WDFW gets $ from the general fund it becomes much harder for sportsmen to drive the bus. Especially in this state.

[MADMAX]

Nothing amazes or shocks me anymore
I'm ashamed to say I'm from Washington
It's turned into quite the spandex fest around here anymore
I only wish my wife would agree it's time to go

[jay.sharkbait]

Make WDFW self funded.

[Bullkllr]

Nothing amazes or shocks me anymore
I'm ashamed to say I'm from Washington
It's turned into quite the spandex fest around here anymore
I only wish my wife would agree it's time to go

  We have fallen so far, and the downward spiral seems to have no end.

I never thought I'd feel that way about WA State, but I'm right there with you.

[Skyvalhunter]

I guess its's not a surprise. I intend to write her and see what her views are when it comes to hunting. I contacted her thru Western Wildlife Outreach and hope others do like wise.

[Smokepole]

Large carnivores just made it to the top of the menu for next year.  I'd rather see someone with broad interest in stewardship and conservation than a specialist with an agenda.   

[WAcoyotehunter]

There is an opportunity to block the confirmation through senate.  We all need to be working hard to keep Lorna Smith off the commission.  If I could make a suggestion, I would leave out the wild partisan language from the original post and focus on issues.

Lorna Smith has consistently taken positions that are antagonistic to the WDFW's mission of providing recreational and commercial opportunities and her appointment will undoubtedly lead to less opportunities for hunters and anglers