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Commissioner Rowland lays bare her feelings on spring bear.
Timberstalker:
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.
lewy:
Give both those sour old bags a gun and maybe they will follow through with there threat, that would be great
Special T:
--- Quote from: vandeman17 on June 10, 2022, 03:29:09 PM ---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?
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Anderson is both and has the high distinction to be the only non Indian to chair the NWIFC Northwest Indian Fisheries Council. Mc Isaac is a fisherman and hunted in his youth. Lehmkule has purchased a small game and turkey tag in this state.
Thorburn is not a hunter and If Im not mistaken a Vegetarian, amazingly enough I belive her to be our strongest and moust outspoken commission. Only Her and Mc Iassac stood for keeping coyote derbies.
Baker is a lawyer, smart but anti hunting, Smith... I feel dumber listening to her. Rowland has purchased a fishing license and Ragen has had neither a hunting or fishing Lic and is focused on the protection and preservation of predators of the water.
Bogie85:
--- Quote from: johnbmyersii on June 10, 2022, 02:04:25 PM ---
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on June 10, 2022, 02:00:09 PM ---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.
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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.
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baker5150:
If Smith "doesn't have the energy" to re-discuss the Spring Bear issue, then she needs to resign.
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