2023 spring bear comment period

[hunter399]

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.

I've thrown a few in today as well.
Residents only ,one comment per person,
Would be nice .

[go4steelhd]

I wont be hunting bears over there. But I did post a comment.


Remember the commission rarely sees the comments, they just get the analytics from it.

If yo truly want this to reopen go to the in person comment period. You get two minutes to speak in front of the commission and they do run a timer. They will get blasted from both sides with people trying to force their opinion. Be tactful not forceful in your message to them.

The last one I went to was crowded, and when it was my turn I spoke to them, and after the meeting they came found me in the audience and asked me if I would be willing to be on a subcommittee to discuss options. My point is come prepared with a clear message, not attack on them or anyone else. I do feel they will listen in that type of format

[Twispriver]

The content of the comments is meaningless - there should be just a box to check for support or oppose 

[hunter399]

Well I can tell ya .....
I've been checking it late at nite,work GYD ,on my breaks and a select few anti-hunters are pounding that comments all nite long.
Please comment as often as you can.
These people are tiping the scales while we sleep.
And just an excuse for Commission to try and shoot down the 2023 season before it's even 2023.
WAKE UP PEOPLES.
If you do take the time to comment at least leave two comments bare minimum.
I've been leaving in a tab in my browser so I don't forget.
There killing us in there.

[dmoua]

The antis hammered the comments the first time around. That’s nothing new. The commission didn’t give two *censored*s about the comments if you watched the meeting a few months ago when the commission voted again on 2022 Spring bear season. Our commission is full of anti hunters. They have all the resources telling them Wa has enough bears to sustain a spring bear season but that didn’t matter either.

[hunter399]

The antis hammered the comments the first time around. That’s nothing new. The commission didn’t give two *censored*s about the comments if you watched the meeting a few months ago when the commission voted again on 2022 Spring bear season. Our commission is full of anti hunters. They have all the resources telling them Wa has enough bears to sustain a spring bear season but that didn’t matter either.

That is true.
Yes I did watch the meeting.
It was probably the most watched Commission meeting ever I'm sure.
I get it.
I don't like it,but I get it.
Sucks.

[marinesniper8541]

Can't talk common sense into these people, but can try and educate them. Posted several comments. Here is my latest to them

To everyone saying that we should stop all hunting, clearly are not taking the time to educate yourself. Hunters are responsible of millions of acres of wildlife habitat. Where do you think all the money comes from to purchase all the land that you city folk want to buy to build another highrise with a view of another high rise? Hunters are also required to purchase a license to hunt migratory fowl such as duck and geese, and a federal duck stamp. This money goes to preserving wetland habitat that the ducks depend on when they are migrating south. If we were to cancel hunting completely, the funds would dry up, and all the land that the Hunters are paying to preserve would be sold to a developer so they can put in condos our housing developments. Before you go completely anti hunting, take the time to educate yourself.

As far as spring bear hunting, washington sits toward the top of all states in the lower 48 for bear population. Bears coming out of hibernation destroy trees scratching at the bark to eat the sap. They will also become over populated in one area, and begin looking for another food source other than berries and skunk weed, and turn to the newly born fawns and calfs. By canceling spring bear, you are signing on to a apex predator hurting the deer and elk population in the state.

[wheels1]

I say go right to the commission members email and  let them hear what you think  we know 2 are trying to sway others

[hunter399]

Man there are some whack jobs in those comment section.
It's mind blowing.
Non-resident ,I don't know how many comments about baiting bears,and other tell tell signs that they have no clue about Washington.
I just can't believe they let the whole world released on us hunters.
Some of them sound like there six year old.
Half of them have to much peace and love in there grandma basement or something.
I'm convinced most live in apartments in the concrete jungle and know zero about "nature".

And what's the deal with change your name 1000 times to make it sound like your the majority.

Sorry rant over
It just blows my mind.

[Rainier10]

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

Let's crash this comment site while waiting on results.

[ffhoofer]

Just did. Can’t believe all the anti comments on there!

[Rainier10]

Just did. Can’t believe all the anti comments on there!

Exactly, it's not how you start it's how you finish.  We need to load that page up with support comments.

[hunter399]

Just did. Can’t believe all the anti comments on there!

Exactly, it's not how you start it's how you finish.  We need to load that page up with support comments.

I agree
I've been on there everyday for a few days.
I battle these nature freaks late at nite at work on my breaks.
Some of these people have to be tweakers or something cause there on there every nite all nite ,commenting away.
Do you ever sleep or what.
Not sure what I'm going to do on my breaks at work when the comment period ends.

[GOcougsHunter]

I am positive that the comments are aggregated and presented to the commission as an aggregate.  The Commission members see the roll up data.  And only when the comment provides a unique perspective or unique idea will it be considered individually.  Our comments need to be filled with hard thought out ideas and perspectives to truly get attention. 

[Rainier10]

un real the anti comments