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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFENEWS RELEASE600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 18, 2009Contact: Dave Ware, (360) 902-2509WDFW seeks applicants for positions on game management advisory council OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations for its Game Management Advisory Council. WDFW Director Phil Anderson will appoint five new members to the 20-member council to advise the department on issues including hunter access opportunities, allocation, funding options, research projects and implementation of the department’s Game Management Plan. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with an organized group. Nominations must be submitted in writing with the following information: Nominee’s name, address, telephone number and email address. Relevant experience and reasons for wanting to serve as a member of the advisory group. Nominee’s effectiveness in communication. Name and contact information for any individual or organization submitting a nomination. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., December 15. Nominations must be submitted to Dave Ware, Game Division Manager by mail: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501-1091; or email at David.Ware@dfw.wa.gov. For more information, contact Dave Ware at (360) 902-2509. New advisory council members will serve three-year terms, and should be available for advisory committee meetings beginning as early as January 2010. The council holds at least three one-day meetings each year. Special meetings may be called when special issues/topics arise. Council members, upon request, will be reimbursed by WDFW for travel expenses to attend meetings.
Do you guys think that any member of the Gmac is going to get on here and be hassled by a group of disgruntled people. If I were on it I wouldn't. I do know a couple of people on it and according to them almost all of the members are hunters, and they represent Washington state archers, Washington state muzzleloaders, modern firearms users and several sportsmen's groups from all around the state. No Defenders of wildlife or peta representatives. And from what I have been told they don't report to the commission, but to the director of the WDFW. The guys I know are lifetime hunters and are every bit as committed wildlife in this state as any of you. Maybe they aren't always right but a least they try. If you want more influence on the WDFW get together as a group and send your opinions and ideas, a comment from a group of 500 people carries more impact than 500 individuals.
I am glad to hear that they are a good cross section. But, I wonder if there are any hound hunters included?Probably not since coyote hunting was cut last year for no compelling reason. I also wonder if they actually recommended that?
I may be wrong but that thread seems to be where all the concern about the GMAC seems to have started. It seems like this group is looking for someone to blame for the new permit setup, the ultimate responsibility still stays with the WDFW, in my opinion.
You're probably right Wingshooter. I was just questioning if WDFW thought they had pubic support because of the GMAC acceptance of the new proposal. I was probably jumping to the wrong conclusion. I hadn't heard of the GMAC until the recent commission meeting and I was just curious about the group. Sounds like they might be a good group.........although there was a guy from the GMAC at the mtg and he was sure praising the new system.......
