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Quote from: Special T on December 26, 2022, 09:53:54 AMIve had some pretty mixed feelings following this discussion. I have taken something different away from it that most (I assume). A general trend from the WDFW seems to be changing its mission and land use to mirror the Wa Parks department. Dog walkers, mountain bikers, hikers and cross country skiers should take precedence over Department land purchased with sportsmen dollars for conservation and hunting purposes. While a lot of discussion on here has been made about the Prudence of this trappers choice of location, we should list a series of other restrictions and infringements that are talking place. Some of them might restrict opportunities from sportsmen because of the need to use more discretion.1 Plenty of conflict has occurred at the Stillwater unit in the Snoqualmie valley over dog walkers interrupting and unleashed dogs running the hunting fields during the season.2 No shooting ordnances instituted in Thurston county (and elsewhere) 300 yards, 500 yards in Kitsap county to prevent duck hunters from hunting. Safety is stated but really its noise. They tried to completely ban Duck hunting in Drayton Harbor near Blaine but failed3 The legal private land hunting that took place on the Johnson's farm adjacent to Hwy20 for elk in Skagit county. We no longer have an open archery season on the valley floor as a result.Stillwater is an interesting one. There's basically a walking/bike trail running right down the entire border of the property. Those things don't happen as much at Cherry Valley or Crescent Lake and they're just a few miles away. Same type of areas. Just no walking trail right alongside them. CV did have the dog in the conibear incident a few years ago.
Ive had some pretty mixed feelings following this discussion. I have taken something different away from it that most (I assume). A general trend from the WDFW seems to be changing its mission and land use to mirror the Wa Parks department. Dog walkers, mountain bikers, hikers and cross country skiers should take precedence over Department land purchased with sportsmen dollars for conservation and hunting purposes. While a lot of discussion on here has been made about the Prudence of this trappers choice of location, we should list a series of other restrictions and infringements that are talking place. Some of them might restrict opportunities from sportsmen because of the need to use more discretion.1 Plenty of conflict has occurred at the Stillwater unit in the Snoqualmie valley over dog walkers interrupting and unleashed dogs running the hunting fields during the season.2 No shooting ordnances instituted in Thurston county (and elsewhere) 300 yards, 500 yards in Kitsap county to prevent duck hunters from hunting. Safety is stated but really its noise. They tried to completely ban Duck hunting in Drayton Harbor near Blaine but failed3 The legal private land hunting that took place on the Johnson's farm adjacent to Hwy20 for elk in Skagit county. We no longer have an open archery season on the valley floor as a result.
My view on the original topic:Of course, everyone should be willing to share the outdoors, but the problem arises like in this case when you run into someone that won't. Jingles was in the right from the start but gets criticism because he didn't give way. I have run into similar situations and did just that, but every situation is different and maybe it would be giving up to give way. There was snow and who's to say the problem wouldn't have followed him or maybe snow limited access, so the choices were limited for his trapping. Other things come to mind but the point is should trappers or other sportsmen lay down automatically when confronted?Probably smart to, most of the time, but to not do so is understandable. I'm glad she was convicted and even though a small fine, better than would happen most of the time. Now is the time to put it in the past. If she didn't learn her lesson the Judge will likely make her rue the day if she comes before him again.Even though, some vigilante justice is talked about in the heat of the moment, that is a line that should never be crossed, and I think most feel the same way. Any talk on here about doing the lady harm IMO is just internet tough guy talk.Go back to sharing the woods and greeting everyone you meet with a cheerful greeting. Most people are willing to get along with you IMHO.
Just saw this article.https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-space-show-11-000-221546256.html