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Quote from: Kain on April 19, 2012, 01:38:56 PMQuote from: BOWHUNTER45 on April 19, 2012, 01:04:47 PMNot to be ignorant but this post alone shows how much most people care Sad but true. I see a lot of cryin and wishing going on at hunt-wa and then there is not more than a handful that could be bothered to even send an email. Sad but true. I guess i'm one of the few who did send them an e-mail..here's the reply i got.Dear Mr. Jason Thank you for taking the time to email your comments to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Each commissioner will receive a copy. Opinions and comments such as yours provide the Commission with valuable insight into fish and wildlife issues of concern to communities throughout our state. The Commission relies on public testimony, email, and correspondence to help determine what is working well and what requires more concentrated efforts. Thank you for your interest in the conservation and management of the state’s precious fish and wildlife resources. Sincerely,Tami Lininger, Executive Assistant
Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on April 19, 2012, 01:04:47 PMNot to be ignorant but this post alone shows how much most people care Sad but true. I see a lot of cryin and wishing going on at hunt-wa and then there is not more than a handful that could be bothered to even send an email.
Not to be ignorant but this post alone shows how much most people care
We need to come together If we want that change like Kain says. I have a lot of resources to put together a reasonable plan to establish a hound season I owe it to my family to pursue it. They took part in the early days of hounds in wa. They were proactive towards keeping hounds in wa. I need to be proactive towards getting them back. If you could pm me kain with your opinion on a starting point maybe we could work together along with others. Thanks.Bob
Quote from: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 19, 2012, 02:02:54 PMWe need to come together If we want that change like Kain says. I have a lot of resources to put together a reasonable plan to establish a hound season I owe it to my family to pursue it. They took part in the early days of hounds in wa. They were proactive towards keeping hounds in wa. I need to be proactive towards getting them back. If you could pm me kain with your opinion on a starting point maybe we could work together along with others. Thanks.BobWould love to hear your plan. Please forgive my ignorance on this issue. It is my understanding that we need to get a petition signed by no less than 120,577 signatures to move on a referendum and get RCW 77.15.245 (hound hunting and baiting ban) on the chopping block. Is this correct or is there another way to go about this? Sorry, learning as I go on this stuff.
Legislative tamperingSee also: Legislative tamperingIn Washington, no initiated statute may be amended or repealed for two years without a 2/3 supermajority vote of both chambers. Any initiated law, so amended, is not subject to veto referendum. After two years, the law may be repealed or amended by a simple majority vote.[6] See law: Washington Constitution, Article II, Section 1
Sounds like the law can be overturn by a simple majority after two years.QuoteLegislative tamperingSee also: Legislative tamperingIn Washington, no initiated statute may be amended or repealed for two years without a 2/3 supermajority vote of both chambers. Any initiated law, so amended, is not subject to veto referendum. After two years, the law may be repealed or amended by a simple majority vote.[6] See law: Washington Constitution, Article II, Section 1
Need to keep this visible. Im in as well. let me know what i need to do to help with support. I have a few contacts to spread the word.
I'm in just tell me what you want me to do...
I wonder if an attorney could help ....ya know ...check into the laws and help us out .....?
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.
Year Total Harvest Boot Hunter Harvest Source2011 124 108 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2011/reports/cougar.php2010 165 145 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2010/reports/cougar.php2009 142 123 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2009/reports/cougar.php2008 188 139 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2008/reports/cougar.php2007 201 106 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2007/cougar.php2006 200 146 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2006/cougar.php2005 202 129 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2005/cougar.php2004 208 136 http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2004/cougar.pdf