2023 spring bear comment period

[7mmfan]

Problem is that those people that are against the hunt dont know the details of it. They think a bunch of hunters are just allowed to go in there and shoot all bears, even the sows with cubs. If they were actually educated then they might realize what the hunts about instead of anti hunting like the commissioners

That's a fact. However there is no platform to engage in meaningful dialogue with folks like that. I agree that if you could sit down with a whiskey or IPA or pinot or whatever it is that they are comfortable drinking and talk about it and present a well thought out dialogue with facts vs opinions, a lot of people would have a different point of view.

It's that way with any topic though. Everyone wants to have an opinion, especially those that know nothing about the subject.

[Bullkllr]

Problem is that those people that are against the hunt dont know the details of it. They think a bunch of hunters are just allowed to go in there and shoot all bears, even the sows with cubs. If they were actually educated then they might realize what the hunts about instead of anti hunting like the commissioners

That's a fact. However there is no platform to engage in meaningful dialogue with folks like that. I agree that if you could sit down with a whiskey or IPA or pinot or whatever it is that they are comfortable drinking and talk about it and present a well thought out dialogue with facts vs opinions, a lot of people would have a different point of view.

It's that way with any topic though. Everyone wants to have an opinion, especially those that know nothing about the subject.

And, a big downside of this internet biz is that everyone who wants one has an instant "soapbox".

To me it's a horrible way to collect meaningful comments. This all seems like deja vu, btw.

[hunter399]

Problem is that those people that are against the hunt dont know the details of it. They think a bunch of hunters are just allowed to go in there and shoot all bears, even the sows with cubs. If they were actually educated then they might realize what the hunts about instead of anti hunting like the commissioners

That's a fact. However there is no platform to engage in meaningful dialogue with folks like that. I agree that if you could sit down with a whiskey or IPA or pinot or whatever it is that they are comfortable drinking and talk about it and present a well thought out dialogue with facts vs opinions, a lot of people would have a different point of view.

It's that way with any topic though. Everyone wants to have an opinion, especially those that know nothing about the subject.

And, a big downside of this internet biz is that everyone who wants one has an instant "soapbox".

To me it's a horrible way to collect meaningful comments. This all seems like deja vu, btw.

It is deja-vu ,it's horrific.

[Meow]

Problem is that those people that are against the hunt dont know the details of it. They think a bunch of hunters are just allowed to go in there and shoot all bears, even the sows with cubs. If they were actually educated then they might realize what the hunts about instead of anti hunting like the commissioners

That's a fact. However there is no platform to engage in meaningful dialogue with folks like that. I agree that if you could sit down with a whiskey or IPA or pinot or whatever it is that they are comfortable drinking and talk about it and present a well thought out dialogue with facts vs opinions, a lot of people would have a different point of view.

It's that way with any topic though. Everyone wants to have an opinion, especially those that know nothing about the subject.

And, a big downside of this internet biz is that everyone who wants one has an instant "soapbox".

To me it's a horrible way to collect meaningful comments. This all seems like deja vu, btw.

I especially dislike how it allows nuts from other states to drown out local comments. I bet a lot of the antis posting have never seen a bear, let alone a mature boar. A lot of the anti comments read like they're from a 13 yo vegan whose only exposure to hunters is watching Bambi. Obviously that's not all of them, but there's no way to have an effective conversation with such a person when there's zero desire to learn or even just recognize that people are entitled to different opinions.

[hunter399]

Just a heads up.
Those anti-hunters freaks are in full force on the comments every mourning.
I'm on there fighting the battle ,
But can't do it ALONE.

Here is a link to get there quick.

https://publicinput.com/H3628

[hunter399]

If you haven't commented about 100 times then your behind.
Our voice will not get heard.
We need hunters to comment about 100 times to beat these anti-hunters.
This is a major excuse these Commission is using to vote they way they are.
I would like that excuse that majority of our stalk holders don't want this hunt.
But they allow the the whole world to comment.

[Stein]

I wonder how many responses are actual people vs bots.

[Meow]

If you haven't commented about 100 times then your behind.
Our voice will not get heard.
We need hunters to comment about 100 times to beat these anti-hunters.
This is a major excuse these Commission is using to vote they way they are.
I would like that excuse that majority of our stalk holders don't want this hunt.
But they allow the the whole world to comment.

Sure would be nice if people commenting had to show proof Washington residency. I bet a lot of the antis would disappear.

[hunter399]

If you haven't commented about 100 times then your behind.
Our voice will not get heard.
We need hunters to comment about 100 times to beat these anti-hunters.
This is a major excuse these Commission is using to vote they way they are.
I would like that excuse that majority of our stalk holders don't want this hunt.
But they allow the the whole world to comment.

Sure would be nice if people commenting had to show proof Washington residency. I bet a lot of the antis would disappear.

Ya this is why there are so many comments .

https://www.change.org/p/urgent-help-permanently-ban-spring-bear-hunting-in-washington/u/30639091

I think this needs to be brought to the Commission and department that these groups are targeting non-resident to get the comments they need in the comment periods.

Read the comments on the change link I provide,there is one non resident admitted to comment.

[MeepDog]

I just commented below telling them why I disagree with their opinions on the petition. Make your voice heard.

[Limhangerslayer]

It’s obvious they tried to get the word out.  All in favor, then a couple of days ago it got flooded with opposition.

These people and comments are out of touch with reality

[hunter399]

It’s obvious they tried to get the word out.  All in favor, then a couple of days ago it got flooded with opposition.

These people and comments are out of touch with reality

They got robot commenter on there right now.
Trust me .....
Same name and comments all day long.
Ya there trying to run up the opposed comments right now.
It's amazing the lengths these people will go to stop the hunt.

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When does the comment period end?

[WWC]

A short comment in support of a spring bear hunt is what is currently needed.

[HillHound]

Well I’ve thrown 10 or 12 in there throughout the day so I’ll try to keep popping on there Every hour dropping a few more support state  biologists recommended  sustainable spring bear hunting  comments

[BreezyBear]

I'll keep adding comments of support, but it sure seems like this could be a lot simpler if EVERONE was just allowed to comment once, or once per device or whatever.