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Community => Advocacy, Agencies, Access => Topic started by: brokentrail on January 10, 2022, 05:09:53 PM

Title: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: brokentrail on January 10, 2022, 05:09:53 PM: I received this email today, providing it in case anyone else wants the information and to send their pre-formed letter

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Spring Bear Season Reinstatement
Late in 2021, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission (WDFW)failed to authorize the 2022 spring black bear season on a 4-4 vote. WDFW and its biologists estimate that there are between 18,000 and 21,000 black bears in the state and they recommend holding the spring season as a sustainable harvest of 9 to 11 percent. Despite being scientifically supported, the commission responded to activist pressure and overruled the WDFW recommendation by canceling the 2022 spring bear hunt.

Hunter-conservationists in Washington have responded and petitioned the commission to reconsider its action. As a result, a special commission meeting will be held on January 21 at 1 PM (Pacific Time) via Zoom. (Click here for the meeting notice and login details.)

It is imperative that Washington hunters make their voices heard.

1. We have drafted a message at the link below. Edit it to fit your voice but emphasize supporting a sustainable spring bear season is important to you.
2. Attend the Zoom meeting January 21st if your schedule permits.
3. Encourage Governor Inslee to appoint commissioners to the open positions that respect and understand hunting as a critical part of the American model of wildlife management.

Take Action Button link:
https://rockymountainelkfoundation.emlnk1.com/lt.php?s=dbeef88e03f7ad870cbdb01ce5701d1a&i=1632A10811A6A27871
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: saylean on January 10, 2022, 07:22:57 PM: Nice to see them get in on this. Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 10, 2022, 08:37:05 PM: :tup:
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: nwhunter on January 10, 2022, 09:13:52 PM: I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see RMEF step up and take a stand on this . Don't know that I have seen them do something like this in Washington before..maybe I will reup my membership...
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: bornhunter on January 10, 2022, 09:20:57 PM: Quote from: nwhunter on January 10, 2022, 09:13:52 PM
I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see RMEF step up and take a stand on this . Don't know that I have seen them do something like this in Washington before..maybe I will reup my membership...

:yeah:
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: X-Force on January 10, 2022, 10:03:47 PM: Good news.

Everyone keep the pressure up. We are making an impact
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: brokentrail on January 11, 2022, 07:35:52 AM: bumping this so more morning readers may see it on the Recent Topics column. Mods.... sorry if that isn't allowed, just lmk, and I won't do it again.
Title: Re: RMEF email call to reinstate 2022 WA Spring Bear
Post by: KFhunter on January 11, 2022, 07:43:39 AM: I'm not gonna get in the way of a call to action lol, this needs to be priority #1 of the HW forum. We've a lot of members, more than any hunting .org for Washington. I've really enjoyed seeing the rally cry around spring bear and the rotten commission, I hope we can keep up the pressure and affect positive changes.