Protest WDFW Wolf Plan in Olympia

[pianoman9701]

I was thinking of a sit in protest in the entrance to the under ground parking lot. It's across from the Capitol. It would get attentsion if they couldnt get out to go home. I've been so bummed this week. I cant believe our Game department did us this way. The suffering our elk ,deer and moose herd's will suffer from the stress and being eating alive that is mest up.  Rick

If and when this comes together, you'll have an outlet for your anger.

[wraithen]

I have no clue how to raise money. We most likely already have tables but we need a few posters at each table setup and tri-fold fact sheets would go a pretty long way. We could raffle things at the table setups if we make cabelas and sportmans. Donate quilts, trips, whatever would get people to buy tickets to get raffled off. We could turn certain tables into donation centers as well? I don't know about individual stores policies about fundraising on their property though. Could also seek sponsorship from various corporations and companies throughout the country.

[pianoman9701]

As far as the legislative parking garage is concerned, this is an issue caused by the commission that the governor appoints, one that she's loaded with activists, I believe at least three since she took office. I believe this should be either at the governor's mansion on the weekend or the steps of the state house if during the week.

[CedarPants]

I am 100% onboard with this.

[remington300mag]

I was thinking of a sit in protest in the entrance to the under ground parking lot. It's across from the Capitol. It would get attentsion if they couldnt get out to go home. I've been so bummed this week. I cant believe our Game department did us this way. The suffering our elk ,deer and moose herd's will suffer from the stress and being eating alive that is mest up.  Rick

The true thing is, it isn't the first time they have wronged us! It is just the latest slap to the face that is finally made sportsman reach the tipping point!
Our biggest hurdle is going to be getting this organized......That is why we need a clear cut day and time......I am holding strong that if our heritage means as much to us as we say it does.....people will make it happen!!! And not just a few.....but all!!!

[gaddy]

i would think some industries would be willing to donate if they understood the potential risk to thier livelyhood in the future if this problem ends up reducing sporting oppertunities & the need for sporting goods, travel ect...

[CedarPants]

i would think some industries would be willing to donate if they understood the potential risk to thier livelyhood in the future if this problem ends up reducing sporting oppertunities & the need for sporting goods, travel ect...

Now we're talkin ....

[pianoman9701]

Here's a possible Mission Statement to get the ball rolling. Short and concise is important.

Protest Mission Statement

To bring sportsmen and women together from all over WA to protest the irresponsible Wolf Program that the Wildlife Commission has pushed through. Also to tell the governor that we want a wildlife commission who represents the people who pay most of the bills and who have done the most for wildlife in this state, the hunters and fishers of WA.

[wraithen]

This doesn't sound bad pianoman, but we need to use the anti's language. Makes it harder to for them to fight us that way.

[bearpaw]

I honestly think most of you are slightly off-target. The WDFW is who is primarily at fault. They did not offer the commission many alternatives but to pass the proposed plan with some amendments. The WDFW used junk science that has already been proven wrong to form the basis of the plan. If the commission made too many changes to the proposal it would open them up to lawsuit. In my opinion the commission deviated from the plan with as many amendments as they dared.

I would fully support a rally that was targetting the WDFW, it is the WDFW who insisted in all plan options 15 BP's. Even Wyoming one of the main introduction states is only going to manage for 10 BP's.

You need to reconsider your target here before I become involved.

[bearpaw]

You need to identify who the enemy really is before you fire your guns.

[CedarPants]

I agree Dale but also don't think the fact that the Director of the WDFW is appointed by the governor should be swept aside.  Our audience is equally as important as our target in my opinion.  When we fire out guns, certain people need to see it

[pianoman9701]

You need to identify who the enemy really is before you fire your guns.

That's why we're having the discussion, Bearpaw. Thanks for the good info.

[bearpaw]

I do think the commission was duped by the WDFW, they shpould have told them to go back to the drawing board and study what has been learned in ID/MT/WY and come back with a more acceptable plan. So I do blame them for not doing that, but honestly, they are not the enemy, the WDFW who wants all these wolves is who your enemy is....

Actually I'm pretty sure the director is chosen by the commission. The problem is that they can only choose from the caniddates that apply, and I think they made about the best choice they could last time.

We need the director from WY, but why would he come to this state. 

[remington300mag]

Bringing the sportsmen and woman from every corner of the Washington State to the door step of the government, so that our voices will finally be heard! From the irresponsible behavior of the WDFW, Wildlife Commission, to the Governor of this State, let it be known that we will no longer sit idly by while our rights and our heritage is threatened. We, the True Conservationists of this state and the licensed people who fund or wildlife programs will not turn and run, but we will fight for our voices to be heard. View this as the beginning of the end of the time where we allow our rights to be taken from us!

Best I can come up with......but I am no Shakespeare!!