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Alert: SB 6813 - WDFW Elimination
WDFW-SUX:
When they changed from the Fish and Game to Fish and wildlife I knew we were in trouble.
Dmanmastertracker:
Here's the DNR's mission in their own word's:
:Recreation On DNR-Managed Lands
DNR manages more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, aquatic, agricultural, conservation and urban lands. Most recreation on these lands takes place in the 2.2 million acres of forests that DNR manages as state trust lands. By law, state trust lands are managed to produce income for schools, universities, prisons, state mental hospitals, community colleges, local services in many counties, and the state’s general fund. State trust lands are also managed to provide fish and wildlife habitat and educational and recreational opportunities.
DNR-managed lands provide 1,100 miles of trails, 143 recreation sites, and a variety of landscapes throughout Washington State. Recreational opportunities include hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, motorized vehicle riding, mountain biking, and boating.
DNR’s main recreation focus is to provide trails, trailhead facilities, and a primitive experience in a natural setting."
I notice two thing's, A) they are primarily in business to make money off their land's and B) fishing and hunting are far down the list of priorities and are listed only as an "opportunity". The DFW conversely also has historically relied on volunteer's to help form the State's wildlife management plans. I don't see the DNR as relying on that type of structure to operate in the future.
Jerbear:
I just read SB6813. One thing that I like is the fact that the director is eliminated. The word director would mean the Commissioner Of Public Lands. At least we could vote on who we want for the office.
The down side is that the WDF&L commission would be transferred to the Dept of Natural Resources and retain their power, duties, and functions. The only thing eliminated is their right to hire and the director, being as that job is eliminated. So now what are your thoughts.
WDFW-SUX:
The public voting on anything hunting related in this state is a total disaster...Im not sure how much worse it is having Gregoire appointing commissioners and the director though. The bottom line with all of this is the WDFW has become a bloated political pig and will do anything it can to continue its lame existence.
They are so desperate for an atta boy from the Governor they have alloud them selves to become the bitch of the Defenders of Wildlife crowd and thats terrible for anyone who hunts or fishes.
Honestly its a coin flip and Im ready for something different.
Jerbear:
WDFW I am with you. It is a coin toss. One thing I forgot to mention, is that according to Senator Honeyford's office, there is a public hearing on this bill, this thursday.
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