WDFW Commission Meeting 11/18 for Spring Bear Policy

[dwtraut7]

I was definitely feeling offended after Rowland was speaking in that segment prior to their lunch break, but I think Susewind spoke very well following her ("opportunity does not equal opportunity"-paraphrased). Of course, it then devolved into nonsense but illustrated how very little some members of the commission truly understand the subject matter.

Now, when Baker talks about the purely recreational users (don't like that term as it makes them seem like some victimized group when I hear it) having some period of time without active hunters I have trouble seeing that as anything other than a bad faith argument. Accidents are rare, and excluding something like a fire shutting down access, you can recreate in a non-hunting manner year-round versus defined and published seasons anyone can look up for free. When she talks about trust, statements like hers seem to actively undermine that trust.

[outdooraddict]

just waiting for the day that the grizzly bears they are going to plant, eat some of these "recreators"

[Special T]

Director Susewind is the real deal and it’s probably over when he retires.

I was hoping we were gonna give him new leadership in the Natural resources Committee in the Senate  and it didn't happen. I hope he hangs in for a couple more Years so we have another chance.  Haven't thought highly of any of the past director for 20 years... Kelly is a superstar in my book.

[Special T]

I was definitely feeling offended after Rowland was speaking in that segment prior to their lunch break, but I think Susewind spoke very well following her ("opportunity does not equal opportunity"-paraphrased). Of course, it then devolved into nonsense but illustrated how very little some members of the commission truly understand the subject matter.

Now, when Baker talks about the purely recreational users (don't like that term as it makes them seem like some victimized group when I hear it) having some period of time without active hunters I have trouble seeing that as anything other than a bad faith argument. Accidents are rare, and excluding something like a fire shutting down access, you can recreate in a non-hunting manner year-round versus defined and published seasons anyone can look up for free. When she talks about trust, statements like hers seem to actively undermine that trust.

 Baker is just as anti hunter as the rest of the clowns but she is much smarter. She phrases things in legalize so that a vector of attack is created.

[Farmer72]

OMG Rowland is an idiot.

[Special T]

OMG Rowland is an idiot.

Don't have enough datta.. can't understand why? Only way to get more datta is to hold the season and collect more! This isn't good for my blood pressure.

[outdooraddict]

we are going to lose this battle over the word recreation.  he has chewed that word so much that he switched the pathway and mentality of the entire meeting

[buckfvr]

Their united goal is to bring about an end to hunting and guns in this state.

[huntnfmly]

we are going to lose this battle over the word recreation.  he has chewed that word so much that he switched the pathway and mentality of the entire meeting

Yeah that was crazy
And to think those are the people that read our emails
Most of them don’t give a rats backside about hunters

I’ve read a lot of topics on this forum about how the wdfw work and what idiots but you really understand how bad it is until you see it
For you guys that make it to these meetings you must chew a whole in the side of your mouth and tounge listening in person wholly crap

[outdooraddict]

i cannot believe the mentality nor the logic of the people that are working for the wildlfe commision and how ANTI they truly are.  the guy that filed the motion is an idiot that wants scientific facts that will never be able to be proven

[Farmer72]

I got a good chuckle out of Commissioner Smith saying none of the Commission is Anti hunting. What a joke.

[Tbar]

I got a good chuckle out of Commissioner Smith saying none of the Commission is Anti hunting. What a joke.

I agree. I hope she does call for a vote like she asked.

[avidnwoutdoorsman]

 

[outdooraddict]

well thats that.  bye bye spring hunt

[GOcougsHunter]

5-4... no recreational hunting of black bears in Spring.  So incredibly ashamed of this commission.  And now they are congratulating themselves...