Koontz Article

[jbeaumont21]

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/refocus-fish-and-wildlife-mandate-on-conservation/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

[full choke]

I cannot open Seattle Times links because of ad blockers.

Here is a different link:

https://nwsportsmanmag.com/rethink-wdfw-mandates-former-commissioner-op-ed/

[pianoman9701]

He belongs on the board of PETA, not the Wildlife Commission. I'm glad he's gone. My god. 

[NWWA Hunter]

From what I am told. He was run off the commission because of social media pressure. This is the way forward.


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[Special T]

From what I am told. He was run off the commission because of social media pressure. This is the way forward.


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I think he resigned because him and Smith were called out on their "white privileged" views on  traditional food sources by the Swinomish Bio. Smith just wasn't smart enough to make the connection.

[Platensek-po]

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/refocus-fish-and-wildlife-mandate-on-conservation/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

Awful. His idea that conservation and consumption have to be separate is very very telling. He is such a snowflake he couldn’t even handle being called out in his bs. He shouldn’t even be writing articles

[dreamingbig]

He couldn’t handle a weekend alone in a Washington wilderness either.


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[chukarchaser]

Not to hijack but check out Melanie Rowlands comments regarding ranchers.  Our commission is loaded with losers

[Jingles]

To understand and see just how bad Rowland is for the Commisson is just see what Methow Valley Citizens Committee has done to and stopped in the Methow, IMOshe is probably one of the worst possible commissioners for protecting or even considering the rights of Hunters, Fishers and Trappers

[highcountry_hunter]

Not to hijack but check out Melanie Rowlands comments regarding ranchers.  Our commission is loaded with losers

Where would I find this?

[dreamingbig]

To understand and see just how bad Rowland is for the Commisson is just see what Methow Valley Citizens Committee has done to and stopped in the Methow, IMOshe is probably one of the worst possible commissioners for protecting or even considering the rights of Hunters, Fishers and Trappers

She has no clue what hunting has done for this state.


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[dreamingbig]

Rowland said the spring bear hunt causes “unusual suffering” and indicated she believes climate change requires “a new assessment of how the department looks at conservation, including hunting of animals.”

Rowland seconded Ragen’s insistence that managers for the agency hadn’t compiled enough data on the state’s black bear population for them to determine if hunting was sustainable. Ragen said the department biologists should rely not only on data collected from hunter harvest reports to track bear populations as they do now, but instead compile highly detailed information such as minimum abundance estimates, growth trends and a tally of all human causes of mortality not related to hunting, all within defined geographic areas.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/mar/17/new-fish-and-wildlife-commissioners-seek-high-bar-/%3Famp-content%3Damp

https://lmtribune.com/outdoors/difference-of-opinion-on-what-comprises-bear-necessities/article_f2d41fd6-0566-507c-8a5f-ee6ad5f9869c.html


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[Skyvalhunter]

Theres a reason we didn't want to have Koontz on the commission and this just more proof of why. The commission should be more concerned with: and attempt to maximize hunting and fishing opportunities for all citizens.

[bearpaw]

It appears the tactic to close spring bear season and keep it closed is to demand unreasonably intensive studies they know the Dept probably will never be able to accomplish. Until people vote out the current governor this is the type of game management we can probably expect from his appointees.

[GASoline71]

It appears the tactic to close spring bear season and keep it closed is to demand unreasonably intensive studies they know the Dept probably will never be able to accomplish. Until people vote out the current governor this is the type of game management we can probably expect from his appointees.

And this is the scary part.  Until another party puts up some one worth a damn to displace the current ding-a-ling, Inslee will remain in office...

Gary

[Brute]

It appears the tactic to close spring bear season and keep it closed is to demand unreasonably intensive studies they know the Dept probably will never be able to accomplish. Until people vote out the current governor this is the type of game management we can probably expect from his appointees.

And this is the scary part.  Until another party puts up some one worth a damn to displace the current ding-a-ling, Inslee will remain in office...

Gary

Term limits might help.
https://ballotpedia.org/States_with_gubernatorial_term_limits

[highcountry_hunter]

It appears the tactic to close spring bear season and keep it closed is to demand unreasonably intensive studies they know the Dept probably will never be able to accomplish. Until people vote out the current governor this is the type of game management we can probably expect from his appointees.

And this is the scary part.  Until another party puts up some one worth a damn to displace the current ding-a-ling, Inslee will remain in office...

Gary

Term limits might help.
https://ballotpedia.org/States_with_gubernatorial_term_limits

That might help get a different governor in every few years, but sadly it will always be a democrat in Washington. As long as there is a capital (D) next to their name on the ballot, King county, Pierce county and Snohimish will blindly vote for them.

A prime example would be a few years ago when Culp ran against emperor inslee and they had a live televised debate. Culp blatantly called inslee out for continuously lying about promising not to raise taxes or add any new taxes, then doing the exact opposite. Inslee did not attempt to dispute Culps claims or give a reason for his actions. In fact the entire debate he appeared bored and uninterested. The dem’s in Olympia are fully aware that as long as they are a democrat and mention climate change every other sentence out of their mouth, then they are a shoe in for governor.

So I guess the only options for Washington residents who disagree with their obvious agenda are;
 Move to another state
 Get behind and help find some officials who know what they’re doing to attempt to split the state
Or continue to fight tooth and nail to hold onto what rights we still have. Because we all know that they are not going to stop attempting to take away our rural lifestyles.

[buckfvr]

The entirety of politics, 2 terms lifetime, social security, and obumercare.  Anything else invites corruption.  Also while acting as a candidate, it needs to be illegal to even mention their opposition and or party affiliation.  A candidate need only sell him/her self and their ideas/agenda.  Candidacy should be revoked for any violation, immediately.

Also, maximum age limits must be set.  No older than 60 by election day, making 68 by end of 2 terms.

Taking away benefits/perks from these entitled abusers of the system will result in less career minded individuals resulting in more individuals who want to make a difference.

No more old bodies taking up space so they can be told when to raise their hand.