Spokane receives flak over inclusion of ‘animal extremists’ groups

[Skillet]

Interesting tactic.  I can see that story paying big dividends in their fund-raising efforts.

[GWP]

I will say also that in certain area's of the State, just from the people I know of, the California folks that have moved in outnumber the long term residents in some Cities. They are bringing in the thought patterns and voting that ruined that State. Why not here as well? Other States are finding this out too.
Does not matter if you live out rural. The cities outnumber and carry the State.

[Chesterdog]

I just read these articles and I'm glad they were posted yesterday.  My blood is boiling.  The North American model of wildlife conservation is the only reason these public lands exist, giving habitat to the animals that they now don't want us to hunt.  This is very troubling. I wish we could get a politically experienced pro-hunting governor on the ballot in Wa. State who could stand a chance at pulling votes out of Seattle like Dino Rossi did.  He got very close in that election. That's the only way to re-balance the commission and have a shot at fighting these nutcases' agenda.

[timberfaller]

NO surprise here!  This tactic has been going on  for decades!  If you've not been involved with farming/ranching and irrigation boards, you've missed it!   All state, county and Feds have an "agenda" and FACTS will not deter them in the least bit!  Spotted Owl anyone?  As an "egregious" irrigate-tor of the Methow I had first hand experienced with the indoctrination these clowns suffer from! They ALL were highly "degree-ed" from various University's but were dumber then a box of rocks.   I've seen no improvements from any of these "groups" of late.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result!

[WAcoyotehunter]

I will be attending the panel, hopefully it's well attended and folks recognize that the groups involved are antithetical to the NAMWC.  99% of the attendees make thier living  working and adhering to that model hopefully they speak up

[JakeLand]

I will be attending the panel, hopefully it's well attended and folks recognize that the groups involved are antithetical to the NAMWC.  99% of the attendees make thier living  working and adhering to that model hopefully they speak up

Bart please keep us filled in on the panel meeting. What is our director doing about all this nonsense?

[WAcoyotehunter]

I will be attending the panel, hopefully it's well attended and folks recognize that the groups involved are antithetical to the NAMWC.  99% of the attendees make thier living  working and adhering to that model hopefully they speak up

Bart please keep us filled in on the panel meeting. What is our director doing about all this nonsense?

I'm not sure what the director is doing.  I don't know what he could do, aside from encouraging staff to stick to the mission and avoid the trappings of emotional arguments for management.   

I will let you know how it goes Thursday.

[hunter399]

So does this mean I don't have to wear hunter orange.