Ferguson appoints Molly Linville, Jim Anderson and Victor Garcia to WDFW

[hunter399]

So Ferguson needs a "Thank you " card. 

And yes I being serious

I know! I’m actually speechless.

Shocker for sure.
Great news👍

[teal101]

Between this and not approving the horrible budget proposals Ferguson is on a roll. Can't believe I'm actually saying that

[ghosthunter]

Between this and not approving the horrible budget proposals Ferguson is on a roll. Can't believe I'm actually saying that

Yeah

Now if he turn downs those pending gun laws, I might have to slap myself.

[TriggerMike]

I think hell has frozen over?

Ferguson is showing just how bad Inslee truly was.

Thank the Tribes for this one! They're still our only hope in the future. Too bad these 3 weren't in place last week when they adopted the predator hunting rules. Maybe they can address these things over the next 4 years. I haven't been hopeful about or hunting and fishing for a long time but this is a huge step toward bringing sanity back.

More hatchery funding next hopefully!!

[Sundance]

Id probably thank the tribes before Ferguson.

It's a good start at re balancing...got a little ways to go ..

Sundance... hopefully you made an impression.

I’m already looking forward to the next selection process in 26/27 when three more seats are up for replacement/reappointment.

100% that the tribes of Washington state had a major influence on this selection process, that was made very clear to me through the interview process. Everyone here needs to understand that co-management with the tribes is the most effective way to restore our states wildlife in a way that benefits everyone. The governor understands this, and we need to support it. The opposition wants to divide us, but they are on the defensive now that we in the outdoor communities have a more unified approach with the sovereign nations.

Ferguson has been a pleasant surprise, and I’m hopeful that our state is moving in a more fair and balanced direction that we haven’t seen for many years. It’s not time to take our foot of the gas yet, but the outlook is better and we should celebrate this win.

[Bushcraft]

Id probably thank the tribes before Ferguson.

It's a good start at re balancing...got a little ways to go ..

Sundance... hopefully you made an impression.

I’m already looking forward to the next selection process in 26/27 when three more seats are up for replacement/reappointment.

100% that the tribes of Washington state had a major influence on this selection process, that was made very clear to me through the interview process. Everyone here needs to understand that co-management with the tribes is the most effective way to restore our states wildlife in a way that benefits everyone. The governor understands this, and we need to support it. The opposition wants to divide us, but they are on the defensive now that we in the outdoor communities have a more unified approach with the sovereign nations.

Ferguson has been a pleasant surprise, and I’m hopeful that our state is moving in a more fair and balanced direction that we haven’t seen for many years. It’s not time to take our foot of the gas yet, but the outlook is better and we should celebrate this win.

The tribes nearly always have a major influence on the Dept.  So do...others.  The mechanics of getting this accomplished were a joy to observe.  Time to really drop the hammer though! 

[bearpaw]

I had written off hunting in Washington in the future, I see some light in the end of the tunnel now! I have to admit Ferguson has been a surprise.

[baldopepper]

So far it appears to me Ferguson is much more open minded and willing to listen to everyone involved in his decision making. I hope he continues in that direction. Inslees idealism seemed to always get in the way of reality.

[Angry Perch]

I've been holding my tongue, but he has shown a good amount of restraint and common sense so far. Fingers crossed.

[Rainier10]

I think both linville and Anderson have been great in the past at listening to all the information and then making sound decisions based on that information. I haven’t always agreed with their decisions but do feel like they are making what they think is the best choice. They don’t seem agenda driven.

I will also say that I have been pleasantly surprised by fergy. He is way better than Jay.

[Fatherof5]

While I'm grateful for these appointments and the other victories hunters have gotten recently. I am hesitant to get my hopes up. Gov. Ferguson is an intelligent politician and maybe I'm to cynical, but I wonder if he's playing it safe since this is his first term as governor. 

[Ridgeratt]

Perhaps he is following the adage about keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.

[baldopepper]

Seems like he's marching to his own beat. He won the election by such a huge margin I don't think he's too worried about a few marginal votes either way.

[Bushcraft]

Seems like he's marching to his own beat. He won the election by such a huge margin I don't think he's too worried about a few marginal votes either way.

He's not dumb.  Running for the Senate is more difficult than winning the Governor's seat. 

[hunter100]

This is exciting. I think a thank you to Ferguson and some voicing of ongoing concern over Lorna Smith is in order!

That way if she acts up it will be fresh on his mind! We may as well dream right?