Hunters need to make a Statement

[Jingles]

A problem that has become all to apparent is during the campaign a candidate will say 1 thing to get elected and once in office for 4 years says and does the exact opposite of what they said they were either for or against and the people that believed and voted for them is SOL until next election cycle

[baldopepper]

That's true, but not quite like those who are opposed going in to something you want and not changing their mind.

[Skyvalhunter]

When Inslee's last 3 commission appointees all votes noon spring bear hunt that should make a hunter want to do something. But if there's no effort put forth and hunters don't get involved it's a no win situation and might as well tuck our tail between our legs and take it.

[Special T]

Blackmail Sniper and others. Where do you think we can get the most bang for the buck?

Looks like I'm not the only one that thinks our only option is to get political.

https://nwsportsmanmag.com/washington-hunters-urged-to-get-involved-in-state-politics/

Hunter4Life is who made the statement that Inslee's action was in a direct violation of the R.C.W.'s, therefore, giving Hunter4Life the benefit of that being an accurate and true statement regarding Inslee's action being a violation of state law. 

Also, based on his post, it sounds like he is very well versed with HHC and their work.

So, with that in mind, I would think Hunter4Life and HHC associates would be the ones to take up the legal challenge since they are already in the arena and sound to be very well versed in the workings of the system. 

So it makes sense to me since they are in position and have the knowledge of and experience with navigating the legal and legislative process, it seems logical that they make the legal challenges based on a violation of state law by the Governor, while using his official capacity to do so.

It would be interesting to know the reasoning behind why they have not as of yet challenged the Governor's violation of state law as cited by Hunter4Life or if they ever plan to take action on this.

And if not planning to challenge a violation of state law by the Governor, why?

I can't speak for him or HHC but from my vantage point $ is the biggest restraint. Are Sportsmen willing to invest 200k in a lawsuit? I doubt HHC has that kind of cheddar. How big are you willing to open your wallet? I know we all would have to contribute more than $20 .  Or is some of that money better  spent affect the races coming up? All of the House and a good portion of the senate is up for election.   The political winds are nnot an area I understand.  I'm up for giving rand rasing money but perhaps  Hunt4Life can chime in.

[Moose Master]

Thoughts about electing Wildlife Commissioner by region.

Are there education requirements to run?
Is there age requirements to run?
Must you actively be a hunter or fisherman?
Is it nonpartisan position?
Is the campaign laws the same?
If you work for fish and game does that disqualified you?

Or

Make qualifications to be a Commissioner before appointed
Allow votes from Wildlife bio's that work for fish and game
Allow a sportsman council members to vote by region also
Data posted from Bio's 3 weeks prior to meeting
Be a active hunter or fishermen

Feel free to add to either list

[KFhunter]

Thoughts about electing Wildlife Commissioner by region.

Are there education requirements to run?
Is there age requirements to run?
Must you actively be a hunter or fisherman?
Is it nonpartisan position?
Is the campaign laws the same?
If you work for fish and game does that disqualified you?

Or

Make qualifications to be a Commissioner before appointed
Allow votes from Wildlife bio's that work for fish and game
Allow a sportsman council members to vote by region also
Data posted from Bio's 3 weeks prior to meeting
Be a active hunter or fishermen

Feel free to add to either list

Its mute, Inslee isn't going to give up that appointment authority,  nor are the dems in power going to push a bill though to do it.

There's not one damm thing hunters can do to fix this mess except litigation possibly, and vote better at midterms

[dreamingbig]

Not buying tags does nothing. Tags and licenses are only 1/3 of wdfw budget so if we stop funding will be found elsewhere to make up for it and they’ll roll it into some “we’ve saved the animals” tax. You want opportunities then get out and create habitat on our public lands, everyone wants the benefit of good conservation but doesn’t want to do the work. Skip the 2x2 bucks because a “small buck is better than no buck”. Leave them so they can breed, a breeded doe by a small buck is better than a does that’s not pregnant. The fact we hunt before breeding season doesn’t make sense to me but that’s a matter of personal opinion.

They aren’t going to manage the predators.  You can work on habitat but you have to animals around to take advantage of it.


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[Moose Master]

Thoughts about electing Wildlife Commissioner by region.

Are there education requirements to run?
Is there age requirements to run?
Must you actively be a hunter or fisherman?
Is it nonpartisan position?
Is the campaign laws the same?
If you work for fish and game does that disqualified you?

Or

Make qualifications to be a Commissioner before appointed
Allow votes from Wildlife bio's that work for fish and game
Allow a sportsman council members to vote by region also
Data posted from Bio's 3 weeks prior to meeting
Be a active hunter or fishermen

Feel free to add to either list

Its mute, Inslee isn't going to give up that appointment authority,  nor are the dems in power going to push a bill though to do it.

There's not one damm thing hunters can do to fix this mess except litigation possibly, and vote better at midterms

That was quick, guess I didn't expect that thought about the situation.