6 Tribes step in over concerns about "Conservation Policy"

[GWP]

I have received the local Tribes news magazine delivered, for free, for many years. There are many articles about them linking up with WDFW to improve fishing and hunting for all of us. My opinion is we ALL benefit from this relationship overall.
I would guess they are as frustrated by the Governor’s picks, as they have to deal with them and their desire to eliminate hunting, as we are.

[Boss .300 winmag]

All that casino money is paying out for the wildlife.👍

One thing politicians don’t want to do is tick off the tribes, they have deep pockets, and an never ending money flow.😉

[Wsucoug]

It seems like we (as hunters and fishman) should be sending thoughtful emails to these tribes to show our support for their efforts. It never hurts to reinforce a positive. Maybe along the lines of:

"We as true conservationist of fish and game support your efforts in holding the WDFW commission accountable to their mandate of ensuring the proper management of our game species. The commission has shown little thought to maintaining our game and our hunting and fishing heritage as sportsman. I want to commend you for fighting for all sportsman in the state of Washington and hope you do not waiver on this issue today or in the future as we share a mutual interest in protecting and proliferating our herds in this state"

I am no an expert on tribal affairs between us sportsman and their objectives; however, it seems like they are often aligned. Sending emails in support to their counsels might lead to better outcomes today and going forward (future issues).

Does anyone know the proper emails that we can send such emails to? Maybe list them here? Is there other hunter friendly tribes that we should also be sending letters too?

[Karl Blanchard]

 

[MADMAX]

+1

[dwils233]

It seems like we (as hunters and fishman) should be sending thoughtful emails to these tribes to show our support for their efforts. It never hurts to reinforce a positive. Maybe along the lines of:

"We as true conservationist of fish and game support your efforts in holding the WDFW commission accountable to their mandate of ensuring the proper management of our game species. The commission has shown little thought to maintaining our game and our hunting and fishing heritage as sportsman. I want to commend you for fighting for all sportsman in the state of Washington and hope you do not waiver on this issue today or in the future as we share a mutual interest in protecting and proliferating our herds in this state"

I am no an expert on tribal affairs between us sportsman and their objectives; however, it seems like they are often aligned. Sending emails in support to their counsels might lead to better outcomes today and going forward (future issues).

Does anyone know the proper emails that we can send such emails to? Maybe list them here? Is there other hunter friendly tribes that we should also be sending letters too?

I think if anything, we should probably remember our place and theirs in any statements. They aren't standing up for all sportsmen- they are standing up for their Tribes and treaty rights. IF there is overlap, it's a happy accident. We should offer support, if they'd like it, to ensure the commission upholds their end faithfully. Remember, they are flexing their co-managers rights, and we are stakeholders under the other co-manager.

Who's knows-in the scope of things maybe the Tribes end up loving the policy. We should still support their right to consultation and then take up our beef with the commission after.

Gratitude is good, but we need to be respectful in not giving direction or assuming alignment

[Wsucoug]

It seems like we (as hunters and fishman) should be sending thoughtful emails to these tribes to show our support for their efforts. It never hurts to reinforce a positive. Maybe along the lines of:

"We as true conservationist of fish and game support your efforts in holding the WDFW commission accountable to their mandate of ensuring the proper management of our game species. The commission has shown little thought to maintaining our game and our hunting and fishing heritage as sportsman. I want to commend you for fighting for all sportsman in the state of Washington and hope you do not waiver on this issue today or in the future as we share a mutual interest in protecting and proliferating our herds in this state"

I am no an expert on tribal affairs between us sportsman and their objectives; however, it seems like they are often aligned. Sending emails in support to their counsels might lead to better outcomes today and going forward (future issues).

Does anyone know the proper emails that we can send such emails to? Maybe list them here? Is there other hunter friendly tribes that we should also be sending letters too?

I think if anything, we should probably remember our place and theirs in any statements. They aren't standing up for all sportsmen- they are standing up for their Tribes and treaty rights. IF there is overlap, it's a happy accident. We should offer support, if they'd like it, to ensure the commission upholds their end faithfully. Remember, they are flexing their co-managers rights, and we are stakeholders under the other co-manager.

Who's knows-in the scope of things maybe the Tribes end up loving the policy. We should still support their right to consultation and then take up our beef with the commission after.

Gratitude is good, but we need to be respectful in not giving direction or assuming alignment

This feed back is welcomed. This is why I put my thoughts on a public forum hoping for open discussion. Can you maybe offer some better wording that could be used in a manner that commends their efforts while showing why we as sportsman want to offer our support?

[pianoman9701]

Here you all go. Send those emails.
Quinault - Aiyana.Underwood@quinault.org
Stillaguamish - ewhite@stillaguamish.com
Swinomish - No contact listed
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe - info@elwha.org
Lummi Tribe - anthonyh@lummi-nsn.gov
Puyallop Tribe - counciloffices@puyalloptribe-nsn.gov

[Jake Dogfish]

I wasn’t worried about this policy, but I’m glad some of you are very slowly figuring out who runs wdfw.

[highcountry_hunter]

I wasn’t worried about this policy, but I’m glad some of you are very slowly figuring out who runs wdfw.

Not to derail this thread, but how were you not concerned about a majority of anti hunters rewriting the management plan?


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[FWilliams]

This 

[actionshooter]

letters received this week from the Quileute Tribal Council, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Lummi Business Council and Puyallup Tribe of Indians, all of whom requested the Fish and Wildlife Commission “stop action on the draft Conservation Policy”

Thanks to these tribes for their participation in the process

What is awesome is that these aren't even the tribes that I heard were going to oppose the plan...

[MADMAX]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend

[slavenoid]

I can't imagine any commissioners would want the image of not being a tribal ally. That would be a bold move.

[Jake Dogfish]

I wasn’t worried about this policy, but I’m glad some of you are very slowly figuring out who runs wdfw.

Not to derail this thread, but how were you not concerned about a majority of anti hunters rewriting the management plan?


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It’s a policy with no teeth, not a management plan.
The tribes run wdfw anyway and don’t like bad press.