This Jeff Davis guy.

[boneaddict]

He is really jonesing to get wolves into Colorado. He re petitioned the Colville for 15 more wolves after they and the wdfw turned him down.   I’m curious what his role was in reintroducing wolves here to Washington. He seems to have no problem releasing them.   Something stopped him from getting more from Canada. I don’t know the politics.

[hunter399]

Quick Google search......


Colorado Parks and Wildlife director Jeff Davis steps down https://share.google/xKV7iN2A8lqpkpoLn

The politics is the same as Washington, certain sheepeople within the state like to complain.
But have no clue on the effects wolves have on all wildlife,and do not care till they get there way.

[boneaddict]

Thing of it is, he avoided being canned by stepping down, but then somehow sidestepped and apparantly is still in charge of the wolves.   Political sidestep

[hunter399]

Davis worked for WDFW for 23 years,info from article.
That should explain 99.2 percent......lol

[Kingofthemountain83]

From what I understand is the government said wolves need to come from the US... We have enough to give... Much respect to the Colvilles for not wanting to to spread the problem...

[dwils233]

People who work for wdfw come from all stripes and perspectives ....in general I think the wildlife bios, even the ones who hunt, don't agree 100% with our armchair wildlife management opinions.

I also think that if he a professional, trying to get wolves to colorado was his job- dictated by the result of the ballot to reintroduce wolves, regardless of his feelings. Pretty tough position to be especially when it then goes sideways. Look no further than our own director's position when it comes to spring bear. He doesn't seem to like the commissions decision, but he can't change it and has to enforce it. His resigning/firing makes a lot more sense when you think of how Polis (CO Governor) is very much like inslee, meddling in wildlife management because of his personal values.

Even if I probably would disagree with 90% of Davis' decisions or beliefs, I can respect that it was likely more scientifically based than the overtly political manipulations that were being forced on him.

The most interesting fact in reporting is that part of this whole negotiation for him to leave his position for the special advisor role is that he agreed not to sue.....

[Tbar]

People who work for wdfw come from all stripes and perspectives ....in general I think the wildlife bios, even the ones who hunt, don't agree 100% with our armchair wildlife management opinions.

I also think that if he a professional, trying to get wolves to colorado was his job- dictated by the result of the ballot to reintroduce wolves. Pretty tough position to be especially when it then goes sideways. Look no further than our own director's position when it comes to spring bear. He doesn't seem to like the commissions decision, but he can't change it and has to enforce it. His resigning/firing makes a lot more sense when you think of how Polis (CO Governor) is very much like inslee, meddling in wildlife management because of his personal values.

Even if I probably would disagree with 90% of Davis' decisions or beliefs, I can respect that it was probably more scientific than overtly political manipulations that were being forced on him.

The most interesting fact in reporting is that part of this whole negotiation for him to leave his position for the special advisor role is that he agreed not to sue.....

As with Trudy, it's Mrs. Polis.