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VOICE YOUR SUPPORT OF THE 'RIGHT TO HUNT' IN WASHINGTON

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Dman:
 Bill, I looked and can't remember what the thread was, but I recall that it had to do with the WDFW's management of State game and special permits. I think it might be in the "Polls" somewhere.

Bofire:
I think this may be a amendment to the state constitution, I dont think it can be split up, and I think it will take a 2/3's majority. Anyone know for sure?

I will try to find information from other states that have this. Maybe there are some people that were involved that can offer some advice.
 I offer my full support and all the physical help I am able to.
Carl

Dman:
 Here's rough draft, let the comment's fly, thanks.

New RCW Section (____)


 Sec 1. For the purpose of preserving the right to hunt and fish on State owned lands for all resident’s of the State of Washington and for the economic, recreational benefit and ESA/ threatened species conservation, RCW (_____) shall entitle the Washington State Legislature, consistent with Federal Executive Order (_____), to act in all ways consistent with preserving the right to hunt and fish, including but not limited to; reasonable State Budget allocation from recreational license fund’s for land’s preservation, purchase and management of said land’s, procurement and management of Public Fishing areas, stream enhancement for fisheries and habitat restoration project’s.

Sec. 2. Consistent with current State administrative structure, the management Agency for these activity(s) shall be the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, who may act in conjunction with other State Agencies to execute these duties, with additional emphasis on the acquisition of US National Forest land’s proposed for public sale by the USFS within the State of Washington.

Sec. 3. In keeping with Federal Executive order (_____) and this RCW chapter (_____), any State management decision requiring approval of State Tribal co-manager’s, shall be voted on additionally by direct vote of the general voting body of the State of Washington.

Dman:
 Ray, you offered your input on this one. Could use Shawn's also.

Snowman:
 Look at what Wyoming did, to change their Constitution on hunting and fishing. Hunting and fishing should be a right. For some it's a culture not a hobby. There's a couple of different states that have protected their culture. One problem now a days is that hunting has gone to being getting the biggest trophy they can find. Instead as it should be hunting for food not size. Although trophies are in the eye of the beholder. For me it's my life, it's what makes me me. All hunters and fishermen and women need to unite into one voice to be recognized! And good luck on that, been trying for years in northwest end of washington to get a group together. Most want to complain and not do their part. It is only my kids and your kids that end up paying the price for our lack of ambition as a culture to do something about! I'm 200% on board with help in anyway I can.

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