Spring bear public comment is open

[pianoman9701]

Comment through HowlForWildlife as well. It looks this is an email comment submission so it's a good way to get your voice extra heard!

https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wdfw_comments_spring_bear

I did finally find one opposed comment.

I'm confident the food value of Black Bears is somewhere between inconsequential to non-existent. Absent evidence of environmental or human harm, why kill them ?

I followed that comment.

[hunter399]

Comment through HowlForWildlife as well. It looks this is an email comment submission so it's a good way to get your voice extra heard!

https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wdfw_comments_spring_bear

I did finally find one opposed comment.

I'm confident the food value of Black Bears is somewhere between inconsequential to non-existent. Absent evidence of environmental or human harm, why kill them ?

I followed that comment.

I'm guessing they don't like bear summer sausage then.

[Ghost Hunter]

Not sure this is the right spot but certainly Spot On!

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/feb/03/kim-thorburn-following-existing-laws-would-fix-fis/?fbclid=IwAR3mQnUFQboB7cQ7Bsn_0ZXr0_DsYIogUqhFyBy9EWcmL7Ib_oOOxZ6RKhQ

[pianoman9701]

Comment through HowlForWildlife as well. It looks this is an email comment submission so it's a good way to get your voice extra heard!

https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wdfw_comments_spring_bear

I did finally find one opposed comment.

I'm confident the food value of Black Bears is somewhere between inconsequential to non-existent. Absent evidence of environmental or human harm, why kill them ?

I followed that comment.

I'm guessing they don't like bear summer sausage then.

He's never tried it but he's confident he's right and wants you to be confident, too. 

[hunter399]

Comment through HowlForWildlife as well. It looks this is an email comment submission so it's a good way to get your voice extra heard!

https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wdfw_comments_spring_bear

I did finally find one opposed comment.

I'm confident the food value of Black Bears is somewhere between inconsequential to non-existent. Absent evidence of environmental or human harm, why kill them ?

I followed that comment.

I'm guessing they don't like bear summer sausage then.

He's never tried it but he's confident he's right and wants you to be confident, too. 

Ya I'm sure we are gonna see some crazy in the comments.

[saylean]

And dont forget, this is going on for about a month, so comment often (its not limited) call when you can and email. The anits arent in there in force yet but theyre coming.

[NewHunter24]

Just made a comment!

[mcrawfordaf]

"We’ve already failed at trying to safely hunt bears and it’s time to stop trying. Give them a break. See how many eagles we have now? Stop hunting them. Let Mother Nature take care of the food chain. The balance is in her hands, not ours."

The 2nd opposed comment I've seen. 

[Karl Blanchard]

"We’ve already failed at trying to safely hunt bears and it’s time to stop trying. Give them a break. See how many eagles we have now? Stop hunting them. Let Mother Nature take care of the food chain. The balance is in her hands, not ours."

The 2nd opposed comment I've seen. 

I saw that one  🤦‍♂️

[Stein]

I guess we are somehow aliens on this planet.  Silly me, I thought we were part of the food chain?

[pickardjw]

 

[Shawn Ryan]

Done a couple times and emails sent to other hunters I know.

Deadline to comment:  3/12/22 @ 4:00 p.m.

I find that odd because the Commission hearing is 3/11/22 at 8:00 a.m. Better to comment well before the hearing.

[hunter399]

Done a couple times and emails sent to other hunters I know.

Deadline to comment:  3/12/22 @ 4:00 p.m.

I find that odd because the Commission hearing is 3/11/22 at 8:00 a.m. Better to comment well before the hearing.

Ya that is strange ,comments are done two days before the meeting.🤔
Most other times.

[bearpaw]

Done, thanks for the link!

[elkboy]

Commented. 

"Hunting seasons that target specific species, for specific objectives, are an important tool in the hands of wildlife managers. Given the currently strong populations of black bear in Washington State, and the current need to enhance the early summer survival of deer fawns and elk calves in a number of herds (which black bears can negatively impact- see Zager and Beecham 2006, among other references), there is no biological reason to oppose carefully planned spring bear hunts. In addition, black bear are a legitimate game animal, given the notable recreational and food value they provide. I urge the Department and the Commission to strongly reconsider their seemingly arbitrary removal of spring bear hunts, a hunting opportunity which has been offered for decades in Washington State without any apparent negative effect on black bear populations."