New cougar season.

[Kain]

Only a couple days left.  Is anyone going to the meeting? 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Hey ....I want everyone to thank Kain for all the hard work he has done with the cougar issues ...after reading threw the new Regs ...I see they are given us a longer cougar season with no weapon restrictions.. Sept 1st thru March 31st ..... thanks for the hard work Kain ...I am sure you had a huge impact on the situation !!!! and everyone else who helped out ...

[cem3434]

Thanks Kain! It's great to see that your letter may have had some impact.

They should have made it a year around season in my opinion.  I think if there was a year around season, the cougar population would be just fine. 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Yep that would be sweet but at least they done something ...we see how this pans out 

[Kain]

Ahh thanks guys but this really is a victory for Washington For Wildlife.  It was the original letter that got our season lengthened to where it is now.  You can read it here.

http://www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=79347.msg980547#msg980547

This most current letter only points out major flaws in their justification for not fully restoring our season to pre 2008 levels or making it a year long season.  Using their own numbers and harvest reports we have proven that they have been under-harvesting cougar for almost a decade.  Now with this new season they will continue that trend. 

Our work is no where near done though.  Please if you have not joined WFW, look into it and consider joining the cougar committee also.  If/when we get a longer season we will still be under these harvest guidelines and that will be a huge point to use to get hound hunting returned.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Is there any chance of hounds coming back to wa.  It seems like it wouldn't matter a quota is a quota no matter how it's filled right.  If there was any chance at that I would support it. 

[Kain]

Is there any chance of hounds coming back to wa.  It seems like it wouldn't matter a quota is a quota no matter how it's filled right.  If there was any chance at that I would support it.

There is a chance but it is going to be a tough fight to get the laws changed.  We just need hunters to come together and start being more active to get it done.  It wont happen on its own thats for sure. 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Not to be ignorant but this post alone shows how much most people care 

[Kain]

Not 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. 

[rasbo]

Is there any chance of hounds coming back to wa.  It seems like it wouldn't matter a quota is a quota no matter how it's filled right.  If there was any chance at that I would support it.

I dont think hounds will ever be brought back,The greater percentage of hunters will not support it,same with the trapping laws...Sucks

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

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

[Special T]

One of the things we hunters have a hard time with is the Incremental gain/ movement in direction.  Our problems with anti-hunting didn't start overnight. Why do we think we can change it back with the stroke of a pen? Think of the momentum like a pendulum. We are currently in the process of stopping the anti momentum... We need to take bite sized steps to push back. I want hound hunting back too, but i realize it is going to take time, and hopefully a new governor.  Remember our strengths and our opponents (Gov) weakness. We are quick and agile and they take a long time to move in ANY direction. 

[rebal69972]

Thank you kain and everyone alse that has worked so hard to keep our haritage seasons and rights

[Jason]

Not 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

[Kain]

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

YES I would love to hear your plan.  WFW has a hound hunting committee that needs more members like you willing to put in the effort.  I cant remember off the top of my head you the chairman is of that committee.  Message Killbilly and he will be able to tell you.  I cant wait to see some movement on this.