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Commission to set new hunting rules at April 9-10 meeting in Leavenworth

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Elkaholic daWg:
Who plans on being there tomorrow?? :mgun:

Built4Outdoors:
I was lucky enough to have planned a short vacation to Leavenworth the same weekend they had this meeting and I have to say I was very disappointed for several reasons. First, I prepared for the meeting by reading everything I could online about the reg. changes. Then, I showed up (Sat.) only to be presented with 100 pages more than what was online. I was then immediately asked if I would like to address the Commission, you will be given 3 minutes (what am I suppose to do in 3 minutes? Can't even fry an egg that fast...). I opted out of addressing the commission having not seen all the new material yet. 3 citizens spoke on regulation changes and 3 on changes affecting landowner hunts and such out of 16 citizens in the room. WDFW is only holding meetings in Olympia, leavenworth, Bellingham, and Spokane; what happened to Southern Washington? Doesn't the Columbia represent one of the largest fisheries in the state? and who is representing the citizens living around it? (NO ONE!)

It was clear to me, this Commission has no interest in the wellfare of hunting or fishing in this state. But more suprising was the lack of turnout on our part! I'm guilty too and instead of complaining about the commission I'm taking action. I've submitted my application to be on the Commission and I'm trying to attend more meetings. We can make a difference if we ban together and take this commission head on! It will be difficult as the current commission has done a great job of marginalizing the sportsman of this state and turned the commission into a political position. I encourage everyone to get involved and don't be afraid to stand up and fight. Here is how you get on the Commission: http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/application/application.asp
Just fill out the application and hopefully we start getting some people that know what they are doing on this Commission.

Curly:
Very good points, Built4Outdoors.  I wish I would have gotten more involved with what WDFW was doing.  The first Commission meeting I attended was in March.  I went even though I was really sick. I also elected not to make any comments.  I had never been to one before and didn't know what to expect.  After listening to some of the lies that the WDFW staff were spouting I wish I would have signed up to make some comments.  Next time hopefully I won't be sick and I'll sign up in advance to rebut any b.s. that the staff is going to try to lay on the commission.  I did write letters to the commission before and after the meeting, but apparently their minds were already made up or I didn't make my points well enough. :dunno:

I hope you get on the commission.  There seemed to be 2 guys on the commission that really cared and were knowledgeable about hunting issues.  We need commissioners that question everything WDFW staff tell them and they need to look out for the sportsman's interests.

littlemac:
good luck on your application Built 4 Outdoors......

Here's the problem I see with the process:

Application for Gubernatorial Appointment to a Board or Commission

I'm pretty sure my political contributions have been going to the wrong place to make it onto a list our governor has any interest in.

I see you are correct about us getting involved though based on the folks who are currently on the board.

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