We have a predator problem.' Wildlife group urges Washington to save the deer

[WWC]

https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/we-have-a-predator-problem-wildlife-group-urges-washington-to-save-the-deer/article_32ac4654-53e4-11ed-b009-d34e2a196e06.html



An antlered deer grazes on the edge of the woods in a frost covered field prior to hunting season 2021. Hundreds of whitetail deer were lost in Northeastern Washington that year due to Blue Tongue disease, the second outbreak since 2015. Hunters are worried that predator tolls and disease are reducing ungulate populations to the point of unsustainability. 

Keith Srakocic/AP Images

(The Center Square) - The Northeast Washington Wildlife Group is concerned growing wolf and cougar populations in Northeastern Washington are decimating deer, elk and moose herds.

“We have a predator problem, and it continues to get worse with each passing year,” said Dale Magart, secretary of the nonprofit group that has written a position paper on the issue.

[timberfaller]

As long as the west and east side flunkies run the show, its not going to get any better!   "Flunkies" aka: liberals/Dems

[RB]

My hope is that the anti crowd would at least listen to this. We all know there is a predator problem, the anti crowd does not want to see, nor admit it. Just looking at the harvest data will show that the herds are declining. The anti crowd uses the phrase "habitat loss", but we can all walk them to a spot in the woods that has not changed in decades, still has all the cover, feed, water, Deer need to survive. The Deer just simply are not there because of predators. 

[Humptulips]

The only pushback I would give them is, it is not just the NE that has a predator problem. It is the entire State.

[BoomWhop]

 

[buckfvr]

Except that Northeast Washington Wildlife Group is the only regional group in this state that has provided the state with constant and continued information and dialogue directed at the commission and director for over 10 years now that I can think of offhand.  The message has been the same and will no doubt remain to admonish WDFW for their continued outright neglect of the situation as it exists now, in the past, and in the future.

This is one example that proves writing letters and engaging dialogue in a politically correct manner (which the group has), just gets the entire issue blown off by the completely agenda driven commission and wdfw staff.

[wags]

You've never heard about Xylitol?
Only $16 for 2.5 pounds. That's enough to kill about 300 large canines.

I am not suggesting that people resort to using Xylitol, I am merely pointing out how easy it is for people to resort to such effective tactics.

The WDFW should forget about politics and do their job, then individuals won't feel compelled to take matters into their own hands.

[HUNTIN4SIX]

The predator problem lies deep within WDFW.  The folks managing some of our deer and elk (and wolves) are the anti’s.  I believe the management is going just the way they want it to.  The end game is to reduce or eliminate hunting.  Few want to believe that.  After working 24 yrs with some of these clowns, I saw it and heard it myself.  The new wave of managers/Bios are very liberal with completely different views and goals.  These folks have been indoctrinated by liberal professors at colleges.  There is a US against them mentality and they think they own and need to conserve and protect game from US. 

[Elkaholic daWg]

The only pushback I would give them is, it is not just the NE that has a predator problem. It is the entire State.

For those who are dinosaurs that have seen the changes with our own eyes over the past 20 -30 years in the Northeast this is far from a statewide problem YET. That is other than DFW management

[Tbar]

The predator problem lies deep within WDFW.  The folks managing some of our deer and elk (and wolves) are the anti’s.  I believe the management is going just the way they want it to.  The end game is to reduce or eliminate hunting.  Few want to believe that.  After working 24 yrs with some of these clowns, I saw it and heard it myself.  The new wave of managers/Bios are very liberal with completely different views and goals.  These folks have been indoctrinated by liberal professors at colleges.  There is a US against them mentality and they think they own and need to conserve and protect game from US.

Can you name names? I would push back on your blanket statement and say there are some excellent professionals left within the agency. I know you are sour but 24 years could definitely provide us with valuable insight. 

[HUNTIN4SIX]

The predator problem lies deep within WDFW.  The folks managing some of our deer and elk (and wolves) are the anti’s.  I believe the management is going just the way they want it to.  The end game is to reduce or eliminate hunting.  Few want to believe that.  After working 24 yrs with some of these clowns, I saw it and heard it myself.  The new wave of managers/Bios are very liberal with completely different views and goals.  These folks have been indoctrinated by liberal professors at colleges.  There is a US against them mentality and they think they own and need to conserve and protect game from US.

Can you name names? I would push back on your blanket statement and say there are some excellent professionals left within the agency. I know you are sour but 24 years could definitely provide us with valuable insight.

Yes I can provide you with names.  Of course there are a few good employees left.  Kinda why I said some.  Remember the good ones left are going to do whatever the state says, they have proven themselves of that with the jab.  If the state says manage against your conviction they will do it in a heartbeat.  Naming names isn’t a solution because you yourself can see the areas of mismanagement.  Let me start with Region 1 district 1.  My sourness has nothing to do with it.  I have watch the bias for years.  While employed, you really can’t go against the narrative.