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I will join WFW later tonight.Another observation... many people and the pro-wolf folks would simply suggest that we stop hunting in an effort to maintain deer/elk numbers. I think we should be prepared to address this issue too. Maybe in some sort of Q&A handout as to why hunting benefits wildlife & the overall ecosystem perhaps? We could note that wolves prey mainly on the weak and young and if continued -w/out proactive wolf management- the cow/calf ratios will decrease which in the long term is destruction for the health and sustainability of the elk herds vs the fact hunters harvest animal types tailored for managment/conservation reasons to ensure cow/calf ratios are healthy.
and on the subject of reaching the masses, are there any sportsmen shows comming up? maybe someone well studied & possesing some speaking skills could put on an educational seminar. as i mentioned earlier i think the more people are aware of the impacts of wolves in our state, not just hunters but hickers, campers & everyone that uses the outdoors, the better.fact is without being a member of this forum i wouldent be aware of the severity of this issue & most i talk to dont have a clue.
I think we're missing a HUGE point here...that being this: conservation is not just for the benefit of hunters and fishers but for anyone who enjoys wildlife. If we don't manage wolves effectively we don't manage ALL wildlife for ANYONE to enjoy...not just us.
Those issues are being addressed in the WFW, but I think this protest needs to be about the wolf issue and the disconnect between the WDFW and the sportsmen of this state. We really need to keep the focus tight to avoid losing support and having in-fighting.
QuoteI think we're missing a HUGE point here...that being this: conservation is not just for the benefit of hunters and fishers but for anyone who enjoys wildlife. If we don't manage wolves effectively we don't manage ALL wildlife for ANYONE to enjoy...not just us.Extremely good point... QuoteThose issues are being addressed in the WFW, but I think this protest needs to be about the wolf issue and the disconnect between the WDFW and the sportsmen of this state. We really need to keep the focus tight to avoid losing support and having in-fighting.I agree, I also think we need the livestock producers and private land owners on this and need to ask them to critique the langauge to get them involved. If we can get some tribes involved too, all the better. If we keep the main issue focussed on wolves, we might be able to bring many different people together. Some possible langauge edits:"To show the people of Washington that the WDFW has adopted an irresponsible wolf recovery plan which is lacking current science learned by the Rocky Mountain States who have adopted wolf recovery plans and are now experiencing the impacts of wolf overpopulation, to reveal how disconnected the WDFW has become from the sportsmen and women, livestock producers, and private landowners of WA. The WDFW has forgotten the people who have paid the WDFW's bills through their license purchases, the people who have facilitated animal recovery and conservation efforts, and the people who's lands have helped our wildlife flourish."
I will go out on a limb and suggest that if he is willing that Jager would be an excellent resource for organizational suggestions. He is a pretty smart guy.
Good edits, Dale. And yes Jager, we will need you on the committee for whatever we can get. Thank you.
Quote from: pianoman9701 on December 07, 2011, 01:43:51 PMGood edits, Dale. And yes Jager, we will need you on the committee for whatever we can get. Thank you.I think those edits will entice much broader participation, it may still need a lot of work, we need to ask the cattlemen what they think and make them a part of this if possible. They have far more influence than we do. Jager, have you joined wfw?
Anybody that can fit that much stuff in a 4.5ft bed pickup then add an elk on top of it and still make it in one trip has to be good at organizing
Another thought....Instead of setting up at 50 different sporting goods stores and announcing our intentions to protest, maybe we gather signatures instead. We would have to have something printed as far as guidelines on what to say or not say in regards to misinformation..or turning anyone off! Maybe this is something that happens after the protest We don't want to spread our resources too thin. We should focus. NO?If we announce our intentions, do we not run the risk of having 3x as many pro wolfers there? In regards to the date, I agree that there may be more people during a weekend, but who is on capitol hill on Sunday?I know at our regional WDFW office. It is basically located in a business park....Crickets on sunday.It could be a all-dayer...come before work at lunch after....I think it would be best to notify all media at a predetermined time preceding the protest...if for nothing else, than to get our turn being heard, not the pro wolfers!Just thinking out loud here.....Quote from: Woodchuck on December 07, 2011, 01:53:18 PMAnybody that can fit that much stuff in a 4.5ft bed pickup then add an elk on top of it and still make it in one trip has to be good at organizing Don't short change me man, that's 5.5' Yes I am a member of WFW...