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End of Western WA Pheasant Release Program

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Torrent50:
If you haven't heard, due to the State's current budget problems (aka stupid spending habits), the pheasant release program is likely going away.  I asked Director Sussewind in an email a couple weeks ago and was told that it may be eliminated or reduced. 

However, a buddy was in a budget meeting today where they said that there is no funding for the program after July 1st.  Some sites will not be open this year and the few that are will be done after 2025.  Sucks.

MADMAX:
Got pay for those e bikes rebates somehow
State deficit my arse

More than $4 million is available for instant rebates of either $300 or $1,200 per person.


Let’s screw the hunters some more
Maybe we raise fees and reduce opportunity

https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/bicycling-walking/bicycling-washington/e-bike-rebate-program

bigdub257:

--- Quote from: Torrent50 on April 08, 2025, 06:10:23 PM ---If you haven't heard, due to the State's current budget problems (aka stupid spending habits), the pheasant release program is likely going away.  I asked Director Sussewind in an email a couple weeks ago and was told that it may be eliminated or reduced. 

However, a buddy was in a budget meeting today where they said that there is no funding for the program after July 1st.  Some sites will not be open this year and the few that are will be done after 2025.  Sucks.

--- End quote ---

Another nail in the coffin for hunting in Washington State.  The budget is just an excuse.  I'm pretty sure most that participate would have paid extra for the licenses if that was presented or considered.  I wonder what's next?   :bash:

Stein:
Right after a fee increase that WDFW didn't even ask for.

metlhead:
Any idea what may happen to the release sites? The area near us is used by many for hiking.

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