Post by: Elkaholic daWg on December 06, 2013, 08:57:21 PM
NPCA - You're Invited
Dear Jim,
Native wildlife species are beloved and ecologically important residents of our national parks. Washington residents can speak out to help protect one of these majestic animals, the endangered gray wolf.
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) held its last public hearing on the proposed delisting of nearly all gray wolves in the lower 48 states—a move that would remove Endangered Species Act protections and open the possibility of legal wolf hunting in much of the country. Despite an overwhelming outcry from Washingtonians wanting to be heard on this issue, none of the hearings were held in the Pacific Northwest. But we won’t be ignored.
Join us for our Washington for Wolves rally and citizens’ hearing to speak out against the misguided proposal to delist nearly all gray wolves in the Lower 48.
Not only will you have the chance to testify before a panel of wolf experts, but you’ll also learn details about the current wolf situation in Washington and why it’s crucial to maintain federal protection. We will submit testimony to FWS, so please bring a written copy for the official record.
Event Details
WHAT:Washington for Wolves rally and citizens’ hearing
WHEN: Sunday, December 15, indoor rally, 2 - 3 p.m. and citizens testimony, 3 - 5 p.m.
WHERE:Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
WHO: Defenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club, Endangered Species Coalition, Wildlands Network, and NPCA
RSVP: If you plan on attending the hearing, please RSVP to jrosapepe@defenders.org.
OTHER INFO: For questions or more information, contact David G. Graves at dgraves@npca.org or 206.903.1645. This event will include activities for all ages and light refreshments will be provided.
Please join us for this important event to help protect gray wolves!
Sincerely,
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David G. Graves
Northwest Program Manager
NPCA
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Post by: j_h_nimrod on December 08, 2013, 06:28:34 PM
I wonder what they would do if some of us showed up at their little rally, sat right in the front, and took pictures of everyone that went up to speak along with writing their name down. We would probably get arrested and the news would have a field day with the intimidation factor. Oh well... just some thoughts.
If they did the same at one of our meetings, banquets, etc. it would be exercising their rights. If we did the same thing we would be labeled agitators, problem makers, or malcontents and likely escorted out if not worse.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 08, 2013, 06:33:20 PM
Seattle 4th ave Microsoft Auditorium in the library. Give me a friggin' break. They should have it over here in Colville, they'd be tarred and feathered and ran out of the state.......just like they deserve. They are terrorist to the extreme.
Post by: villageidiot on December 08, 2013, 09:10:12 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 08, 2013, 09:22:38 PM
I need a smoke a pack a day shirt, and about 3-4 shots of good stuff. After that count me in. Can't guarantee they will let me stay until the citizens testimony part. :dunno:
The gift store in Avery Idaho sells Smoke a Pack a Day T shirts. I have one......... :tup:
Post by: idahohuntr on December 08, 2013, 09:54:14 PM
:yeah: Idaho had to change a law so that IDFG did not have to give out hunter names/personal info. to some of these eco clowns. Every week or so they would do a public records request for hunters that harvested a wolf, then the eco's were posting names and addresses on a website.I wonder what they would do if some of us showed up at their little rally, sat right in the front, and took pictures of everyone that went up to speak along with writing their name down. We would probably get arrested and the news would have a field day with the intimidation factor. Oh well... just some thoughts.
If they did the same at one of our meetings, banquets, etc. it would be exercising their rights. If we did the same thing we would be labeled agitators, problem makers, or malcontents and likely escorted out if not worse.
It was definitely an intimidation/harassment attempt...but I was kind of hoping for some mis-informed eco terror hippie to show up at some wolf killing ol' boys house in Kooskia or Avery! :bdid: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Jingles on December 08, 2013, 09:57:38 PM
Post by: Jingles on December 08, 2013, 09:59:32 PM
I wonder if they are going to have a live wolf on display? If not then we should get together and let a couple hungry ones in the front door of the auditorium.
Where is the like button for this suggestion regardless if they have a live one or not this would be great
Post by: Northway on December 12, 2013, 12:05:45 PM
This is an issue where some of the national non-consumptive conservation groups have lost their way. I wonder sometimes whether to them if this approach is a matter of strategy, or of trying to attract donors.