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Community => Advocacy, Agencies, Access => Topic started by: huntrights on April 19, 2016, 07:24:26 PM

Title: Proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve – Community Meeting
Post by: huntrights on April 19, 2016, 07:24:26 PM: The attached flyers are concerning a meeting that is scheduled to discuss a proposal to turn Lake Kapowsin into an “Aquatic Reserve”.

It is important that the hunting and sport fishing communities are fully represented at this meeting even though they say, “Designation of an aquatic reserve does not affect recreational fishing and hunting.” The hunting and sport fishing communities need to be at the table and part of the discussion in order to ensure access to the lake is maintained and the lake can continue to be used for hunting and fishing activities.

You can speak or submit written comments at the meeting, or send them to: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (see the flyer and below for contact information).

Observation:
The flyer titled “lake kp” has a section titled “Goals for the Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve”. One of the bullet items states: “Preserve existing low impact public use and enjoyment of the lake, such as fishing.”; however, there is no mention of hunting in this this section. We need to ensure hunting is listed as a goal for the Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve. If hunting is not in writing and part of the final plan, future opportunities to hunt on the lake may be uncertain.

Thank you, and please pass this on to others that might have a vested interest.

When is the Meeting?
April 23rd 2016 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Where is the Meeting?
Graham Fire Station 94
23014 70th Ave E Graham, WA 98338

Learn More
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/managed-lands/aquatic-reserves

Questions or Comments:
Speak or submit written comment at the meeting, or send to:
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
ATTN: Birdie Davenport
PO Box 47027
Olympia, WA 980504
roberta.davenport@dnr.wa.gov
360-902-1073
Title: Re: Proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve – Community Meeting
Post by: Bullkllr on April 19, 2016, 07:51:17 PM: I think a bigger issue might be if the aquatic reserve doesn't happen, and the county gets their way with the 1,000 acre park, there will for sure be no hunting.
Title: Re: Proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve – Community Meeting
Post by: bigtex on April 19, 2016, 07:52:32 PM: Quote from: Bullkllr on April 19, 2016, 07:51:17 PM
I think a bigger issue might be if the aquatic reserve doesn't happen, and the county gets their way with the 1,000 acre park, there will for sure be no hunting.
:yeah:

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Title: Re: Proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve – Community Meeting
Post by: huntrights on April 22, 2016, 11:19:40 AM: Go to the meeting and speak, and/or write in to make it very clear that whatever designation is placed on the lake and surrounding area, the hunting opportunities must be preserved. If we are not involved in the processes that affect hunting to demand that our hunting heritage be protected, we will surely see more of our hunting opportunities and places to hunt disappear.

"If you are not at the table, you are on the menu."

It's up to each and every one of us to Get involved!
Title: Re: Proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve – Community Meeting
Post by: huntrights on April 25, 2016, 07:25:44 AM: Feedback indicated that there was a good turnout from the hunting community. Did anyone from this forum attend?