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No lie, I'm quite surprised actually...but I'm sure the anti's are already circling the wagons with their attorneys, figuring out how/what to appeal...
All the anti groups that sue over the delisting do nothing for wildlife or their habitat but claim the title of conservation; yet you look at conservation done by hunters they can show projects to improve habitat, land acquisitions, etc. All your going to see from the other side is their ability to litigate and squander money from wildlife agencies that would other wise go to real conservation efforts that benefit all citizens.
I don't see it as a win exactly. Not a loss but no change in status so kind of treading water.
They will remain on WA state's endangered list forever. This may be good news for ID, WY, and MT. But it won't affect management in WA.
Quote from: pianoman9701 on February 03, 2024, 11:02:37 AMThey will remain on WA state's endangered list forever. This may be good news for ID, WY, and MT. But it won't affect management in WA.Every other special interest group has done what they want in Washington basically since Chop/Chaz. Hunters as a special interest group could easily handle the problem and not a damn thing the state could do. The money and resources just aren’t there. I deal with several Washington government organizations and they are all falling behind.
Quote from: Caseyd on February 03, 2024, 11:15:54 AMQuote from: pianoman9701 on February 03, 2024, 11:02:37 AMThey will remain on WA state's endangered list forever. This may be good news for ID, WY, and MT. But it won't affect management in WA.Every other special interest group has done what they want in Washington basically since Chop/Chaz. Hunters as a special interest group could easily handle the problem and not a damn thing the state could do. The money and resources just aren’t there. I deal with several Washington government organizations and they are all falling behind.Organizations like Defenders and HSUS spend big money on catching wolf poachers (and nothing on elk or deer poachers). Large rewards and possibly third-party investigators are some of the tools they use. They'll stop at nothing to end hunting. The wolves are just one tool to accomplish that and they have the full support of the governor because of their generous "donations".