Pay Attention: Inslee Appoints Radicals to WDFW Commission

[bearhunter99]

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.

If you had asked me 15 or 20 years ago I would have told you I would probably die in this state.  Now we are making our plans to exit as soon as the youngest is out of school in 5 years as long as I can make it work budget wise.  This state has degraded so fast in the last 10-15 years and it is snowballing now and gaining speed, especially with the whole COVID issue with everyone working form home.  The west side is moving east and now trying to impose their beliefs on their new neighbors, it's all about the  "Move next to an airport and then complain about the noise" class of idiots.

[JimmyHoffa]

When I saw Port Townsend, I knew where the rest of what I was reading was going.   

[Bushcraft]

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

Long shot, but it's certainly worth a try.

And sorry, but I'm not going to fool myself or anyone else by pretending that this isn't a deeply partisan issue.   

[KFhunter]

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

every word of it was true though 

unintended consequences of voting D ticket, and it ain't going to get blocked at the senate.   

Although I will write them anyways. 

[WAcoyotehunter]

We ALL need to write them.  This is pretty important.

This is a common problem for hunters.  We need a clearinghouse that can send hundreds or thousands of "auto" comments on these issues.  The antis have that tool and use it with success.  We just play defense too much.

[hunter399]

This only has to do with one thing.
RE-Election
You got to keep the blue haired lesbian happy,the dudes that smell like women once a month,granola,spandex poppers.
But really inslee has a certain fan base and everything he does for the next two years will be to keep them happy.

[Bushcraft]

We ALL need to write them.  This is pretty important.

This is a common problem for hunters.  We need a clearinghouse that can send hundreds or thousands of "auto" comments on these issues.  The antis have that tool and use it with success.  We just play defense too much.

Agreed 100%.

Working on it now.

[Dave Workman]

Would it be indelicate to ask everyone at this point who they voted for last fall?
 

[KFhunter]

Would it be indelicate to ask everyone at this point who they voted for last fall?
 

Yeah...I think the point is made well enough.   Need to not loose focus on the goal post, and that's getting heard. 

[Bullkllr]

For those who may need a clearer explanation (me), one of the new appointees is the executive direction of this organization http://westernwildlife.org/#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20Western%20Wildlife%20Outreach%20is%20to%20provide%3A&text=Education%20on%20how%20local%20residents,ideas%2C%20opinions%2C%20and%20concerns.

I'm all for valuing differing input, but this seems concerning (at best).

[Dave Workman]

Maybe it's time to resurrect the old SPORTSMAN'S RIGHTS COALITION from back in the 1980s.
Hell raisers. Showed up on the capitol steps with hunting dogs, lotsa camo and orange, probably a few guns here and there  and a pretty good grouch.

[KFhunter]

Maybe it's time to resurrect the old SPORTSMAN'S RIGHTS COALITION from back in the 1980s.
Hell raisers. Showed up on the capitol steps with hunting dogs, lotsa camo and orange, probably a few guns here and there  and a pretty good grouch.

Yes please, join with livestock producers and other stake holders as well.

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[fishngamereaper]

Money talks...

I've always been on the bubble when the conversation comes up but maybe it's time for an all in financial protest.

No one buys license's this year. 

We keep getting played because we appreciate the opportunities they "give" us... which they keep taking away, which will eventually lead to nothing.

[hunter399]

So I'm guessing none of the three year rule changes will go through.

[pianoman9701]

Would it be indelicate to ask everyone at this point who they voted for last fall?
 

...or indelicate to ask what voting machines the state's been using and who does the counting/ballot entry?