WWC and HHC Endorse Brian Blake to fill empty commission seat

[Lucky1]

You might do a good job Brian. If you do get the job, please don’t compromise with the leftists that want to diminish our hunting and fishing opportunities. Stand tall and strong. You have many of us who will stand with you.

[fireweed]

When Brian Blake was a legislator he was really the only person to approach the DNR/WDFW about all the access easements to public land buried in documents.  He was my go-to legislator for access issues and when he was voted out, land access lost its main elected advocate. 

On the other hand, I warned him about the discover pass potentially being needed on general DNR land.  He said he would "fight that" but he just let it pass anyway....

[haus]

When Brian Blake was a legislator he was really the only person to approach the DNR/WDFW about all the access easements to public land buried in documents.  He was my go-to legislator for access issues and when he was voted out, land access lost its main elected advocate. 

On the other hand, I warned him about the discover pass potentially being needed on general DNR land.  He said he would "fight that" but he just let it pass anyway....

Can explain this "just let it pass anyway comment" what did he do or not do in your perspective to come to that conclusion?

[blackdog]

The Discover pass is a regret for many legislators both republicans and democrats.

[harveymarv]

after reading through this thread I support Mr. Blake’s appointment to the WDFW’s commission. we would be lucky to have him, and I’m grateful that he is willing to spend his time helping sportsfolk maintain and improve opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

[HntnFsh]

The Discover pass is a regret for many legislators both republicans and democrats.

Are there any plans to do something about it?

[Boss .300 winmag]

The Discover pass is a regret for many legislators both republicans and democrats.

Are there any plans to do something about it?

Once they get a money stream in place it doesn’t go away.🤯

[JimmyHoffa]

I seem to recall him being the one that got short barreled rifles through and passed.

[HntnFsh]

The Discover pass is a regret for many legislators both republicans and democrats.

Are there any plans to do something about it?

I know... But doesnt hurt to ask!
Once they get a money stream in place it doesn’t go away.🤯

[blackdog]

JimmyHoffa, SBR’s and Suppressors were my efforts.

[Lucky1]

When Brian Blake was a legislator he was really the only person to approach the DNR/WDFW about all the access easements to public land buried in documents.  He was my go-to legislator for access issues and when he was voted out, land access lost its main elected advocate. 

On the other hand, I warned him about the discover pass potentially being needed on general DNR land.  He said he would "fight that" but he just let it pass anyway....

It wouldn’t hurt to approach Joel McEntire if you have a agenda for public land access. I think he is doing a great job as the new 19th district rep.

[Lucky1]

JimmyHoffa, SBR’s and Suppressors were my efforts.

What were the results?

[blackdog]

Got them both legalized in Washington State if you follow federal rules.

[bigtex]

The Discover pass is a regret for many legislators both republicans and democrats.

Are there any plans to do something about it?

There's been proposals to eliminate it or change it substantially just about every year. But it goes nowhere. In fact there's already a bill filed for the upcoming session which would eliminate it.

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[fireweed]

When Brian Blake was a legislator he was really the only person to approach the DNR/WDFW about all the access easements to public land buried in documents.  He was my go-to legislator for access issues and when he was voted out, land access lost its main elected advocate. 

On the other hand, I warned him about the discover pass potentially being needed on general DNR land.  He said he would "fight that" but he just let it pass anyway....

Can explain this "just let it pass anyway comment" what did he do or not do in your perspective to come to that conclusion?

I dug up my old emails to Rep. Blake.  After I told him I was concerned that hunters/anglers would need a Discover Pass just to use the land he replied, (yes this is a direct cut/paste)
It will not be required to drive on DNR roads. Licensed Hunters and fishers will still have access to DNR lands.

I was concerned that the DNR was going to use it to require it on all DNR. After the above response I sent this:
Rep. Blake,
 
I strongly urge you to contact the DNR.  I have been following this bill as it moved through the legislature, and I grilled the DNR extensively on this point.  But section 3 below says "or operate" and the way they have told me how they are moving forward is not just a parking pass, but to "operating" on 74 blocks of DNR land.  I don't see how licensed hunters or fishers will still have access to DNR lands without a Discover pass.  Like you, I do not believe this was ever the intent of the legislation.  Please, again, contact Mark Mauren personally. I truly hope you are right.
 
 He responded: We’re going to fight about this one! Thanks for sharing these communications.

Then everything unfolded as I warned him: A Discover Pass required to recreate (via vehicle) on DNR land.  That is the status to this day.  He was the head of the natural resource committee.  So he just, ultimately, let the issue drop.