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Rowland's appointment actually goes against the mission of the Wildlife Commission and the rules for the appointments.
Our Mission (Wildlife Commission)To preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities."Commissioner Rowland stated she has no interest in discussing spring bear as she feels we should not have one." She's using her personal political beliefs instead of wildlife science to determine what she thinks is right or wrong. In my opinion, someone who is anti-sustainable-hunting by any extent whatsoever should not be on the Commission, as it is contrary to their stated mission.
Quote from: pianoman9701 on June 10, 2022, 02:00:09 PMOur Mission (Wildlife Commission)To preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities."Commissioner Rowland stated she has no interest in discussing spring bear as she feels we should not have one." She's using her personal political beliefs instead of wildlife science to determine what she thinks is right or wrong. In my opinion, someone who is anti-sustainable-hunting by any extent whatsoever should not be on the Commission, as it is contrary to their stated mission.There's also an RCW 77.04.040 which states that the Governor shall seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife, including representation recommended by organized groups representing sport fishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, environmentalists. Currently the commission is way too far leaning towards environmentalists. Not sure how we could come together to challenge this but its worth discussing.
Not to judge a book by its cover but just looking at the screenshots, do any of them really look like they are avid hunters or anglers?
Quote from: pianoman9701 on June 10, 2022, 02:00:09 PMOur Mission (Wildlife Commission)To preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities."Commissioner Rowland stated she has no interest in discussing spring bear as she feels we should not have one." She's using her personal political beliefs instead of wildlife science to determine what she thinks is right or wrong. In my opinion, someone who is anti-sustainable-hunting by any extent whatsoever should not be on the Commission, as it is contrary to their stated mission.I would argue their not even leaning towards environmentalists, they are leaning towards screw hunting in general and let the woods sort it out. But they forget we have taken large portions of those animals lands, so by not managing them appropriately it's only going to end in disaster. Bears having to be put down for human conflict, cougars same thing, prey animals dying in water ways and spreading disease. They don't care about the wildlife at all, they care about getting rid of hunting period. Or so it seems.There's also an RCW 77.04.040 which states that the Governor shall seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife, including representation recommended by organized groups representing sport fishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, environmentalists. Currently the commission is way too far leaning towards environmentalists. Not sure how we could come together to challenge this but its worth discussing.
I don't think you have to be a hunter to be on the commission. I do think you need to have an understanding of the positive impacts that hunting offers. I also think you must have an open mind and not be an anti-hunter.
If Smith "doesn't have the energy" to re-discuss the Spring Bear issue, then she needs to resign.
I'm sure she follows the science and is aware the CCT has this type of season in the NE corner of the state. If someone pointed out this to her. Her response would be we are not concerned what the tribes are doing. We are just looking out for the best outcome for the cute bears.Here are the tag quotas for the CCTBlack Bear Any legal weaponEitherSexYear roundNH - Required No daily or seasonbag limit SH - Not RequiredMarch 1 -June 30Game Reserve Bear PermitRequiredTwo (2) GameReserve Bear per yearhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/56f45574d51cd42551248613/t/62aa10257827247f25900f98/1655312425583/2022-2025+Tribal+Member+Hunting+and+Trapping+Regulations_Res+2022-366.pdfPage 17Not making this a tribal issue but is this because of better management or?Unless I am misreading this there's no daily limit or season limit but opened year-round in the north half.This is not an issue between the CCT and Sportsman. This is between the Sportsman and your governor and his game commission.
