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The reason there are so many Ruger upgrades is because they're necessary.
PS: I watched the august 5th cougar meeting on TV today and not one person was in favor of increasing hunting opportunity. It was all hikers complaining they had never seen a cougar in the wild so there must not be any left. SPEAK UP!
Done.Quote from: WildlifeAssassin on August 15, 2011, 08:23:23 PMPS: I watched the august 5th cougar meeting on TV today and not one person was in favor of increasing hunting opportunity. It was all hikers complaining they had never seen a cougar in the wild so there must not be any left. SPEAK UP!There could be ten times as many cougars and the hikers probably still wouldn't see them. The hikers are usually in groups, move too fast, make too much noise, hike at the wrong time of day, only hike on trails, etc.........
RCW 77.04.012Mandate of department and commission.Wildlife, fish, and shellfish are the property of the state. The commission, director, and the department shall preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish in state waters and offshore waters. The department shall conserve the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources in a manner that does not impair the resource. In a manner consistent with this goal, the department shall seek to maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry in the state. The department shall promote orderly fisheries and shall enhance and improve recreational and commercial fishing in this state. The commission may authorize the taking of wildlife, food fish, game fish, and shellfish only at times or places, or in manners or quantities, as in the judgment of the commission does not impair the supply of these resources. The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens. Recognizing that the management of our state wildlife, food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources depends heavily on the assistance of volunteers, the department shall work cooperatively with volunteer groups and individuals to achieve the goals of this title to the greatest extent possible. Nothing in this title shall be construed to infringe on the right of a private property owner to control the owner's private property.[2000 c 107 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 1; 1949 c 112 § 3, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-201, part. Formerly RCW 75.08.012, 43.25.020.]Notes:State policy regarding improvement of recreational salmon fishing: See note following RCW 77.65.150.
Issue Scoping GuidelinesUnder the Governor’s Rule Moratorium, changes to regulations that are 1) not necessary for conservation, or 2) have not been specifically requested by those being regulated (hunters), should not be submitted for consideration.
My cougar commentsI think the method of estimation of cougar numbers is lacking. It is my understanding that the WDFW uses harvest # to determine the quantity of cougar in an area. This method is inexpensive but prone to poor correlation of actual population #. I think some kind of pursuit only season with hounds requiring documentation is a good way to gain population estimates at little cost to the state yet gives houndsmen an opportunity to train dogs.My Bear commentsI think the WDFW needs to do a better job of educating politicians as well as the public as to the benefits of hound and bait hunting. Treed bears are easier to determine sex, and baited bears (especially spring) are easier to determine if they have cubs. I know that if i am in the woods, hunting under current rules, I will shoot the first legal bear that steps in front of me... Good management and conservation NEEDS baiting and Hound hunting.I think this survey is important and we should make our case heard...