Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 29, 2012, 01:36:36 PM
The chairman of the state Senate committee that oversees Washington's Department of Fish & Wildlife tells NBC News that the killing of a gray wolf pack in recent days was "inexcusable" and that he is demanding answers about why the agency thought it was necessary.
"I find it inexcusable that we allowed ourselves to get to a place where killing the entire pack was the necessary decision when other non-lethal options – within the department and with ranchers – were not totally exhausted first," said Sen. Kevin Ranker, chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee.
"I find it ironic that the attacks on livestock that caused this situation ... took place on a ranch that has been outspoken about the removal of the pack and has refused to work with the department to implement prevention measures successfully adopted by other ranchers," he added.
Post by: FSTaxidermy on September 29, 2012, 01:41:13 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 29, 2012, 01:43:54 PM
Glad November is coming, is he up for re-election? hopefully we can vote the ***** out of office.
:yeah: :IBCOOL: Yep, that's exactly what needs to happen. I hate his guts anyways!!!
Post by: ghosthunter on September 29, 2012, 03:30:54 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on September 29, 2012, 03:33:49 PM
Post by: wraithen on September 29, 2012, 03:46:56 PM
Post by: Killmore on September 29, 2012, 03:54:47 PM
Post by: saylean on September 29, 2012, 04:37:57 PM
By phone:
Olympia Office: (360) 786-7678
Bellingham Office: (360) 676-2160
Anacortes Office: (360) 588-6227
By e-mail:
Kevin.Ranker@leg.wa.gov
By postal mail:
Sen. Kevin Ranker
PO Box 40440
Olympia, WA 98504-0440
Bellingham office:
960 Harris Street, Suite 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2160
Anacortes office:
2415 T Ave., Suite 202
Anacortes, WA, 98221
(360) 588-6227
Staff contacts:
Kendall Farley, Legislative Assistant
Kendall.Farley@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7678
For communications inquiries:
Dana Robinson Slote, Senate Democrats Communications Director
Dana.RobinsonSlote@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7845
Lets all send him a note to remind him how we feel about wolves and the recent WDFW actions.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 29, 2012, 04:40:10 PM
Contacting Sen. Kevin Ranker
By phone:
Olympia Office: (360) 786-7678
Bellingham Office: (360) 676-2160
Anacortes Office: (360) 588-6227
By e-mail:
Kevin.Ranker@leg.wa.gov
By postal mail:
Sen. Kevin Ranker
PO Box 40440
Olympia, WA 98504-0440
Bellingham office:
960 Harris Street, Suite 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2160
Anacortes office:
2415 T Ave., Suite 202
Anacortes, WA, 98221
(360) 588-6227
Staff contacts:
Kendall Farley, Legislative Assistant
Kendall.Farley@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7678
For communications inquiries:
Dana Robinson Slote, Senate Democrats Communications Director
Dana.RobinsonSlote@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7845
Lets all send him a note to remind him how we feel about wolves and the recent WDFW actions.
Exactly :yeah:
Post by: NW-GSP on September 29, 2012, 05:07:12 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2012, 05:32:53 PM
Post by: bearpaw on September 29, 2012, 05:37:37 PM
Quote
Dear Mr Swapp,
I operate a Washington based online hunting forum www.hunting-washington.com (http://www.hunting-washington.com) which members are hunters, fishers, and outdoors people. We have a number of members in the legislative district where you are running for election to the senate.
Many of our members are quite unhappy with the position that Senator Ranker has taken regarding removal of the wolf pack that has been attacking and eating cattle in Stevens County.
I would like to ask what your position is regarding removal of that wolf pack and on wolf management in general.
I would also like to ask about your position on the 2nd Amendment and on hunting in Washington State.
I would like to post your comments on our forum for our 11,800+ members and guests to read. Feel free to call me if you wish at (509) 684-6294.
Thanks in advance for your time.
Best Regards,
Post by: hughjorgan on September 29, 2012, 06:20:56 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 29, 2012, 07:14:21 PM
Glad November is coming, is he up for re-election? hopefully we can vote the ***** out of office.thats exactely what is going to happen ...He gained NO POINTS with the antis ... ;) Get some revenge for the Game Commissioner in Caly :yeah:
Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2012, 07:17:15 PM
Post by: huntnphool on September 29, 2012, 07:20:09 PM
Read below. We should all email him and educate him on this issue. Don't let the Liberal A$$ raise hell, we need to write him on this issue. :bash: :bash:Dear Mr. Ranker, I read your statement criticizing the WDFW's decision to eradicate the Wedge wolf pack and want you to know that you will not be getting my vote. :hello:
The chairman of the state Senate committee that oversees Washington's Department of Fish & Wildlife tells NBC News that the killing of a gray wolf pack in recent days was "inexcusable" and that he is demanding answers about why the agency thought it was necessary.
"I find it inexcusable that we allowed ourselves to get to a place where killing the entire pack was the necessary decision when other non-lethal options – within the department and with ranchers – were not totally exhausted first," said Sen. Kevin Ranker, chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee.
"I find it ironic that the attacks on livestock that caused this situation ... took place on a ranch that has been outspoken about the removal of the pack and has refused to work with the department to implement prevention measures successfully adopted by other ranchers," he added.
Good day Sir!
Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2012, 07:23:09 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 29, 2012, 07:53:29 PM
Telling him what we think is the right thing to do. It's just that it's probably about as effective as a Washingtonian casting a vote for Romney in the fall.
Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2012, 07:54:33 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 29, 2012, 07:57:19 PM
At least some idiot has to read 10,000 emails.I knew there had to be a good reason. :chuckle:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 29, 2012, 07:59:49 PM
Democrat from Orcas Island. Sadly, I don't think he gives a rip about hunters. He has enough votes to get reelected without them.
Telling him what we think is the right thing to do. It's just that it's probably about as effective as a Washingtonian casting a vote for Romney in the fall.
:yeah: With all the bunny-hugging liberals over there, he's sure to be re-elected. And that lying sack of $h1t Jay Inslee will probably be our next Governor, too!
Post by: villageidiot on September 29, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
How did these people ever get elected? Evidently he never heard or maybe doesn't understand the old statement "WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES"
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 29, 2012, 09:23:35 PM
This Ranker character clearly has not been staying up on wolf issues.
How did these people ever get elected?
He's a liberal, elected by the overwhelming number of liberals over there. And, THEY DON'T CARE!
Post by: bearmanric on September 29, 2012, 09:40:01 PM
Urns to lose there grazing lease. It's on face book.
Post by: Buckblaster on September 29, 2012, 09:41:39 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 29, 2012, 09:47:09 PM
Now the anti's are going to try and get the Mc
Urns to lose there grazing lease. It's on face book.
Wow I had no idea this was on the McUrns property they are good people. I hunted their place with a relative of theirs years back very sad this is happening to good hardworking family.
Post by: RG on September 29, 2012, 10:05:28 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 29, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
Email sent to Ranker.
x2
Post by: RG on September 29, 2012, 11:09:01 PM
Post by: lastmk8 on September 29, 2012, 11:37:48 PM
Let's live trap them, ..(they don't like the killing/culling part, and then release an entire pack on Orcas Island@!@!!! Let's see how fast they do an about face..!!!!!
Post by: FALFire on September 30, 2012, 05:09:32 AM
Post by: bearpaw on September 30, 2012, 06:02:35 AM
Post by: Moose22 on September 30, 2012, 06:11:43 AM
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on September 30, 2012, 06:12:16 AM
Email sent to Ranker.
x2
x3
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 30, 2012, 09:41:30 AM
"Orcas Island Pack" That name really has a good ring to it.... :chuckle:That is a good idea Dale since they have no predators on the Islands except some foxes ...this would be a good thing for the greenies and the deer to managed :dunno: :tup:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 30, 2012, 09:44:41 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 30, 2012, 09:49:39 AM
Senator Ranker is up for re-election and his opponent is John Swapp http://www.swappforsenate.com/contact.html (http://www.swappforsenate.com/contact.html) who I emailed to find out his positions on many issues of concern to our members. I am anxious to see if I get a reply and what it will be.:tup: :tup:QuoteDear Mr Swapp,
I operate a Washington based online hunting forum www.hunting-washington.com (http://www.hunting-washington.com) which members are hunters, fishers, and outdoors people. We have a number of members in the legislative district where you are running for election to the senate.
Many of our members are quite unhappy with the position that Senator Ranker has taken regarding removal of the wolf pack that has been attacking and eating cattle in Stevens County.
I would like to ask what your position is regarding removal of that wolf pack and on wolf management in general.
I would also like to ask about your position on the 2nd Amendment and on hunting in Washington State.
I would like to post your comments on our forum for our 11,800+ members and guests to read. Feel free to call me if you wish at (509) 684-6294.
Thanks in advance for your time.
Best Regards,
Post by: Killmore on September 30, 2012, 10:31:29 AM
Dear Sen. Ranker,
I'm applauded that you would criticize the Washington State Game Department for taking action on removing the Wedge Pack. As a farmer its hard enough to make a living and when you add a predator to the eco-system that has been void for many years, you don't think that there was going to be a problem? Don't forget FARMERS feed the world, and you will not be getting my vote in November!
Post by: HuntNFish on September 30, 2012, 10:38:03 AM
Post by: Mudman on September 30, 2012, 10:44:31 AM
Post by: Moose22 on September 30, 2012, 01:34:48 PM
Post by: Dave Workman on September 30, 2012, 02:29:41 PM
No sooner had the final gasps of the 2012 Gun Rights Policy Conference been heard than did the Internet start breathing fire with a new angle to Washington’s wolf management story that is certain to maintain traction in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
http://www.examiner.com/article/as-gun-rights-confab-cools-down-wolf-battle-heats-up?cid=db_articles (http://www.examiner.com/article/as-gun-rights-confab-cools-down-wolf-battle-heats-up?cid=db_articles)
Post by: KenPCPilot on September 30, 2012, 06:11:20 PM
My thoughts exactly, turn them loose on Orcas Island, I say about 20 of them should do for starters and we'll see just how warm and fuzzy he believes the wolves will be after about a year of that life style.put all the wolves up on Orcas Island for the wolf hugger. We don't have wolves in Washington state. We have a Wolf Problem!!!!
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 30, 2012, 07:15:26 PM
[/b][/size]My thoughts exactly, turn them loose on Orcas Island, I say about 20 of them should do for starters and we'll see just how warm and fuzzy he believes the wolves will be after about a year of that life style.put all the wolves up on Orcas Island for the wolf hugger. We don't have wolves in Washington state. We have a Wolf Problem!!!!
Ok if they do that. Then someone is going to have to transplant them and we have been assured that doesn't happen. :peep:
Post by: FALFire on October 01, 2012, 05:17:56 AM
Post by: Atroxus on October 01, 2012, 09:28:15 AM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on October 01, 2012, 09:42:07 AM
I hope Ranker's opposition responds, I am curious where he stands.
He stands right beside Jay Inslee--2 piles of :crap: together...YUK!
Post by: Bob33 on October 01, 2012, 10:05:49 AM
Anyone in the state can vote for Inslee's opponent (McKenna) but only islanders can vote for or against Ranker. :bash:I hope Ranker's opposition responds, I am curious where he stands.
He stands right beside Jay Inslee--2 piles of :crap: together...YUK!
Post by: Atroxus on October 01, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
Anyone in the state can vote for Inslee's opponent (McKenna) but only islanders can vote for or against Ranker. :bash:I hope Ranker's opposition responds, I am curious where he stands.
He stands right beside Jay Inslee--2 piles of :crap: together...YUK!
Ya, I am still curious though, and might go ahead and write him an email anyways even though he is not in my district. After all the greenies do it, why shouldn't we?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on October 01, 2012, 05:42:04 PM
Anyone in the state can vote for Inslee's opponent (McKenna) but only islanders can vote for or against Ranker. :bash:I hope Ranker's opposition responds, I am curious where he stands.
He stands right beside Jay Inslee--2 piles of :crap: together...YUK!
Sad, but true--and you know most of the islanders are bunny huggers. And if both of them get elected, Ranker will have a direct line to the Governor's office. :bash:
Post by: bearpaw on October 01, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 01, 2012, 07:47:01 PM
Ranker also has part of Bellingham in his district.
..........................a Conservation Northwest office is in B'ham too...
Post by: Bob33 on October 01, 2012, 07:56:41 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 01, 2012, 08:06:13 PM
Post by: Atroxus on October 01, 2012, 08:51:52 PM
yep ...lots of pony tailers over there :chuckle: :chuckle: Just saying ;)
Ewwww, I thought that was just in Enumclaw....or did you mean the hair style? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: TheHunt on October 02, 2012, 06:57:54 AM
We must kill these wolves as someone transplanted them here. We must kill them for the safety of the...
Wait for it.....
Wait....
THE CHILDREN!!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 02, 2012, 07:04:56 AM
yep ...lots of pony tailers over there :chuckle: :chuckle: Just saying ;)
Ewwww, I thought that was just in Enumclaw....or did you mean the hair style? :chuckle: :chuckle:
.................now that's funny right there. I don't care who you are. :chuckle: