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Game commission application
« on: January 20, 2024, 11:55:31 AM »
Has anyone ever applied for the game commission position? If so how far in the process did you make it ?
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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2024, 01:21:25 PM »
Yes, I had three phone conversations. First with my state Senator, second with Ruth Musgrave (Senior Policy Advisor to Inslee), third with Barbara Baker (commission chair). This was followed up with a zoom conference with two people from Inslee’s office plus Musgrave asking a lot of questions regarding policy and current wildlife issues, went about 45 minutes. I believe I was in one of the final rounds but was most likely passed over due to my lack of higher education or biology/wildlife management degree. This was the most recent appointment round last year with I believe.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2024, 06:29:42 PM »
Did apply, got a dear John letter.
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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2024, 06:38:06 PM »
Yes, I had three phone conversations. First with my state Senator, second with Ruth Musgrave (Senior Policy Advisor to Inslee), third with Barbara Baker (commission chair). This was followed up with a zoom conference with two people from Inslee’s office plus Musgrave asking a lot of questions regarding policy and current wildlife issues, went about 45 minutes. I believe I was in one of the final rounds but was most likely passed over due to my lack of higher education or biology/wildlife management degree. This was the most recent appointment round last year with I believe.
Complete bs and checking boxes. Woody over addressing a balance. The decision was likely already made.  So frustrating and thank you for keeping your name in the hat...

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2024, 08:22:12 AM »
Did apply, got a dear John letter.


 :yeah:  Few years ago.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2024, 08:58:55 AM »
Yes, I had three phone conversations. First with my state Senator, second with Ruth Musgrave (Senior Policy Advisor to Inslee), third with Barbara Baker (commission chair). This was followed up with a zoom conference with two people from Inslee’s office plus Musgrave asking a lot of questions regarding policy and current wildlife issues, went about 45 minutes. I believe I was in one of the final rounds but was most likely passed over due to my lack of higher education or biology/wildlife management degree. This was the most recent appointment round last year with I believe.

Thanks for trying!

 I doubt not having a biology/wildlife management degree was the reason you were passed over... they don't seem to care about proper management based on the decisions being made.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2024, 09:14:07 AM »
Based on years and years of observing, my way of thinking is if they do not consider you a like-minded colleague, you will remain on the outside looking in.    :twocents:

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Game commission application
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2024, 09:14:10 AM »
Thanks for the reply’s I’m pretty sure there’s two opening this year. I would encourage everyone and anyone that is slightly interested in at least filling out an application.


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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2024, 09:54:49 AM »
Thanks for the reply’s I’m pretty sure there’s two opening this year. I would encourage everyone and anyone that is slightly interested in at least filling out an application.


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Two of the three are commissioners that are well thought out and responsible.  If you lose either it would be very bad.  On the other hand I agree with you because I cannot imagine the frustration these two have experienced. 

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2024, 10:06:51 AM »
Do they pay commission members,or are they volunteers.
Even though I would never be considered.
Can't quit my day job.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2024, 11:35:32 AM »
Do they pay commission members,or are they volunteers.
Even though I would never be considered.
Can't quit my day job.

I believe it’s $150 per day for in-session meetings and all travel expenses are compensated. There was a push last year from an Eastern Wa rep to make it a salaried position in hopes of attracting more talent. as it currently sits the appointment caters to those of financial means who are retired, a narrow demographic which I pointed out to the selection committee and heavy criticized them for in the interview process.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2024, 12:41:45 PM »
Does it still just require 3 to 4 days a month?


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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2024, 12:48:41 PM »
Do they pay commission members,or are they volunteers.
Even though I would never be considered.
Can't quit my day job.

I believe it’s $150 per day for in-session meetings and all travel expenses are compensated. There was a push last year from an Eastern Wa rep to make it a salaried position in hopes of attracting more talent. as it currently sits the appointment caters to those of financial means who are retired, a narrow demographic which I pointed out to the selection committee and heavy criticized them for in the interview process.
They pay me salary,I'll apply.
But I have no talent,or higher education,so I'm out.

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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2024, 01:34:37 PM »
It appears some of the current commissioners say they have higher education but don't act like it. Throw your hat in , don't mention you hunt or fish and don't tell them your a hunt wa member.   :chuckle:
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Re: Game commission application
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2024, 03:18:34 PM »
Thanks for the reply’s I’m pretty sure there’s two opening this year. I would encourage everyone and anyone that is slightly interested in at least filling out an application.


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Two of the three are commissioners that are well thought out and responsible.  If you lose either it would be very bad.  On the other hand I agree with you because I cannot imagine the frustration these two have experienced.
Which 2?


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