Post by: Elkoholic2 on September 24, 2017, 09:43:58 AM
http://www.kxro.com/wdfw-meeting-change-local-hunting-rules-open-certain-hunters/
Post by: JLS on September 24, 2017, 10:58:57 AM
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Novack tells KXRO that since any changes would only affect deer hunters in GMU 660, they are having a focused meeting open to those who responded to the survey and indicated that they wanted to participate.
I don't really see any issue with this approach. I didn't respond to any of the public comment options for this unit because I've never hunted there and never plan to. If folks have skin in the game, and care enough to respond, their voices should be heard.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 24, 2017, 11:18:02 AM
Doesn't sound like it is some nefarious plan, just an opportuntiy for those that are directly affected in that specific area. General public meetings have already be done.
Why should people in Seattle or Spokane have the ability to impact something that doesn't directly affect them?
This is their backyard, they should have the most say in how it is done.
Post by: Elkoholic2 on September 24, 2017, 03:50:02 PM
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on September 24, 2017, 04:05:44 PM
Hardly a secret meeting if it's in the news.QuoteNovack tells KXRO that since any changes would only affect deer hunters in GMU 660, they are having a focused meeting open to those who responded to the survey and indicated that they wanted to participate.
I don't really see any issue with this approach. I didn't respond to any of the public comment options for this unit because I've never hunted there and never plan to. If folks have skin in the game, and care enough to respond, their voices should be heard.
I have some problems with it. First off, I was sent the questionaire, but I was and am still out of state and never had a chance to respond. That doesn't mean I don't care or I don't have skin in the game. Second, who were the questionaires sent out to? Just people who bought the Weyerhauser permit? Hunters who have hunted the unit in the past? Why should hunters who were left out of getting the questionaire be left out of a meeting on a public resource? It can affect all hunters down the line if it sets a precedent. Why should anyone in the state be left out of a meeting about a PUBLIC resource?
Lastly, from the answers they did get from those who responded, it doesn't appear there was all that much support for this proposal.
Post by: JLS on September 24, 2017, 04:43:57 PM
Fair enough. I'd make sure I sent my comments on this proposal to the commission. Keep in mind, this is a meeting to discuss the issue. The biologist does not have the authority to make the decision.
Post by: bobcat on September 24, 2017, 05:25:38 PM
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Post by: Elkoholic2 on September 27, 2017, 06:23:44 AM
And now it is about the whole 3 year hunting season package including the 4pt deer in Minot Unit 660. The GH and Coastal area meeting we never got!!
A press release will be out today
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on September 27, 2017, 12:10:01 PM
WDFW Meeting is now Public!! ~ Everyone is Invited ~ Pack the room!!
And now it is about the whole 3 year hunting season package including the 4pt deer in Minot Unit 660. The GH and Coastal area meeting we never got!!
A press release will be out today
Good deal!
Post by: bobcat on September 27, 2017, 12:37:58 PM
Post by: blackdog on September 29, 2017, 09:25:03 PM