Spring bear public comment is open

[bigtex]

I think we should just get used to being criminals, in July if we carry a magazine that carry’s more than 10 rounds we can be arrested. I’m ok with not going along with this bs, I just hope our law enforcement looks the other way and don’t act like storm troopers. Spring bear is something that I hope happens one way or another!

I don't believe it will be illegal to carry one that you owned prior to the new law going into effect.  This is strictly a supply side law, which makes it even more useless and pointless.

The new law does not effect possession.

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[MADMAX]

 

Yet

[BUTTER]

QUIT VOTING BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Boss .300 winmag]

QUIT VOTING BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

But I didn’t like Trump/Culp…etc

How do you like not hunting/freedom.🤔

[JakeLand]

It sounds like they are coming after our blacktail seasons next. What a sad state of affairs.

huh ?

[HillHound]

Why wouldn’t they? They can’t get a 110% accurate count of black tails just like the Bears so of course the black tails are endangered now and we need to close all Blacktail hunting To save these poor near extinct animals

[cem3434]

It sounds like they are coming after our blacktail seasons next. What a sad state of affairs.

huh ?

I was referring to a comment made by one of the commissioners regarding not having a lot of scientific data on blacktails or an accurate count of their population. Basically the same logic they used to abolish the spring bear season, which I believe was just the first domino to fall and would not be surprised if they go after something else in the near future.

[Skyvalhunter]

The state, WSU, UW does so many studies as it is if the commission is not going to listen or believe then why waste time and money. They do a lynx , or wolf study that shows a decline then they will shut hunting down because it impacts their food source.

[Bullkllr]

Let the celebrations begin!
https://wawildlifefirst.org/wa-fish-wildlife-commission-rejects-rule-to-set-permanent-spring-bear-hunt/

It's actually a decent summary with the usually rhetoric and lies thrown in.
Some excerpts:

"Commissioners cite scientific deficiencies and the need for a values-based discussion"

“We are grateful for the Commission’s thoughtful consideration of this issue,” said Samantha Bruegger, executive director for Washington Wildlife First. “By voting no on this proposal, five Commissioners cast a vote in favor of science, transparency, and accountability, and showed that the Commission will no longer simply act as a mindless rubber stamp for Department proposals."

"Bruegger said it was “preposterous” to assert that that Saturday’s vote was the first step in a “slippery slope” toward ending hunting in the state, calling this accusation “fear-mongering.”"

YEAH, RIGHT!

“What we hope is that this vote will be a ‘slippery slope’ toward greater accountability and transparency in our state’s wildlife management,” she said. “We also hope this will be the start of more involvement in wildlife management by the larger community, because Washington’s fish and wildlife belongs to all of us, and we are all responsible for its conservation.”

NOT COMFORTING.

[MtnMuley]

Sportsmen are going ro need to remain Uber vigilant. Join Howl for Wildlife and get active. Having the first 20 speakers on every comment period is no necessary

While I agree you are right, I also 100% think the nah saying commissioners had a predetermined vote they were going to make regardless if 99% of the comments backed having the spring bear season.

[Cougartail]

Probably 1/3 of the people on this site vote for those who will kill hunting and gun ownership.

Not a good starting point for sportsmen in our State.

[trophyhunt]

Sportsmen are going ro need to remain Uber vigilant. Join Howl for Wildlife and get active. Having the first 20 speakers on every comment period is no necessary

While I agree you are right, I also 100% think the nah saying commissioners had a predetermined vote they were going to make regardless if 99% of the comments backed having the spring bear season.

yup, all those comments for the hunt didn’t mean chit! The Anti hunting commisioners wouldn’t care if 100% of the comments were in support of the hunt, they are radicals, it’s their way now.

[trophyhunt]

Probably 1/3 of the people on this site vote for those who will kill hunting and gun ownership.

Not a good starting point for sportsmen in our State.

  I for one would love to see some of them own up to their votes!!  Are they waking up at all???!!!!

[KFhunter]

Sportsmen are going ro need to remain Uber vigilant. Join Howl for Wildlife and get active. Having the first 20 speakers on every comment period is no necessary

While I agree you are right, I also 100% think the nah saying commissioners had a predetermined vote they were going to make regardless if 99% of the comments backed having the spring bear season.

yup, all those comments for the hunt didn’t mean chit! The Anti hunting commisioners wouldn’t care if 100% of the comments were in support of the hunt, they are radicals, it’s their way now.

 


The only way to change it is a new governor.  Inslee is using these corrupt commission members to pander to special interest groups.  I can see Thornburn resigning soon.

The objectivity of the commission is lost

[Ghost Hunter]