Post by: saylean on February 20, 2022, 03:35:18 PM
If you don’t want a Commissioner confirmed, now is the time to speak up. That’s the link to the decision makers. Might want to mention the conflict of interest between certain Commissioner and western wildlife dot org.
Post by: Special T on February 20, 2022, 04:49:50 PM
Post by: dwils233 on February 20, 2022, 04:55:02 PM
Post by: WWC on February 20, 2022, 09:06:52 PM
SGA 9100 - Molly F Linville, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
SGA 9101 - James R Anderson, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
SGA 9250 - Lorna Smith, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
SGA 9402 - Timothy J Ragen, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
SGA 9404 - John F Lehmkuhl, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
SGA 9405 - Melanie J Rowland, Member, Fish and Wildlife Commission
RCW 77.04.040
Commission—Qualifications of members.
Persons eligible for appointment as members of the commission shall have general knowledge of the habits and distribution of fish and wildlife and shall not hold another state, county, or municipal elective or appointive office. In making these appointments, the governor shall seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife, including representation recommended by organized groups representing sportfishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, and environmentalists. Persons eligible for appointment as fish and wildlife commissioners shall comply with the provisions of chapters 42.52 and * 42.17 RCW.
When Governor Inslee announced his most recent three appointees we conducted an informal survey of our member organizations, a wide range of hunting groups to learn if they had been consulted as noted in RCW 77.04.040. None of the some 50 plus organizations we contacted statewide reported having any opportunity to make recommendations specific to any of the three newest appointees. When Governor Inslee announced his most recent three appointees, an informal survey was also conducted on the fishing side, a wide range of sport fishing groups and the commercial fishing industry seeking to learn if they had been consulted as noted in RCW 77.04.040. None of the some 75 plus organizations that were contacted statewide had reported having any opportunity to make recommendations specific to any of the three newest appointees. The Department of Fish & Wildlife has the difficult task of regulating multiple constituencies hence the stipulated requirement for its Commission to represent and maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife management. During our data collection effort, we were advised that the Office of the Governor had made a commitment to the Tribes to seek their input relative to commission appointments about two years ago, or so, and that apparently has not, and/or did not occur.
The second issue of deep concern focuses on the balance of representation requirement of RCW 77.04.040. Three of the six members fit the balance doctrine of RCW 77.04.040 and deserve confirmation of the state senate.
SGA 9101 Jim Anderson fully meets the expectations stipulated in RCW 77.04.040 from the perspective of a broad background in fisheries management. He started fishing when he was four, and hunted since he was ten, and has had fishing and hunting licenses every year since. Commissioner Anderson has served numerous boards and committees at local, state and federal levels. He has been Secretary of the Board of the Puget Sound Restoration Fund and the Washington Water Trust for many years, and he has an outstanding knowledge of treaty issues. He was the Executive Director of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission from 1985 to 2005. He is sorely needed on the Commission.
SGA 9100 Molly Linville also meets the expectations stipulated in RCW 77.04.040 in terms of the private landowner stipulation and agriculture. She has worked with state legislators on issues such as; fire suppression in communities not served by a fire district, fire impacts on rangeland, environmental laws that have become too cumbersome for small family farms, the mental health crisis in farming communities and predator/livestock conflicts. She has served on the Wolf Advisory Group where she was able to work collaboratively with animal-rights groups, environmental groups, ranchers, farmers, hunters, and other stakeholders. She is also needed on the Commission.
SGA 9404 John Lehmkuhl brings a long history of forestry practices, a beneficial knowledge base from the perspective of wildlife management, which also meets the expectations stipulated in RCW 77.04.040. He is committed to fostering both consumptive uses and non-consumptive biodiversity aspects. We believe he will bring a balanced approach, which will be beneficial to the Commission.
The other three appointees: Melanie Rowland, Tim Ragen, and Lorna Smith should all be denied confirmation for the appearance of an intentional effort to bypass the knowledge and balance requirements stipulated in RCW 77.04.040. If confirmed, these three would throw the Commission out balance. The Commission cannot, and will not, function successfully if it is heavily influenced by appointees representing primarily singular interests likely to be driven by political motivations versus knowledge and expertise. To reference RCW 77.04.040 “including representation recommended by organized groups representing sportfishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners,” none of our hunting groups contacted, nor were any fishing, commercial, or landowner organizations that we surveyed contacted by the Governor’ Office, nor were the Tribes input sought out. There is no way that these three Commissioners should be confirmed.
Post by: WWC on February 20, 2022, 09:10:41 PM
kevin.vandewege@leg.wa.gov.
jesse.salomon@leg.wa.gov.
judy.warnick@leg.wa.gov.
Jim.Honeyford@leg.wa.gov.
christine.rolfes@leg.wa.gov.
shelly.short@leg.wa.gov
derek.stanford@leg.wa.gov.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 21, 2022, 06:20:37 AM
Post by: saylean on February 21, 2022, 08:56:58 AM
Get to it people.
Post by: WWC on February 21, 2022, 01:05:55 PM
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wafwconfirmation
If you are on Facebook Please help us mobilize sportmen by sharing to your profile.
https://www.facebook.com/w4wc.org/
Post by: harveymarv on February 21, 2022, 01:09:28 PM
Post by: Special T on February 21, 2022, 01:59:38 PM
Post by: Wphunt on February 21, 2022, 08:10:53 PM
Post by: cem3434 on February 21, 2022, 11:30:16 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on February 22, 2022, 08:33:40 AM
We need to keep this going, regardless of whether we think it will be listened to. This is ultimately more important than any single fish/game issue, imo.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 22, 2022, 08:52:09 AM
The Howl for wildlife link is super easy and you can modify the letter also. I added my credentials to the beginning of the letter.
Post by: BowLake on February 22, 2022, 09:04:46 AM
Post by: KNOPHISH on February 22, 2022, 11:17:57 AM
It has come to my attention that RCWs are not being followed in selection and confirmation of new WDFW commissioners. We need to have a balanced and diverse representation that will benefit all Washingtonians. Since this issue is affecting our fish & wildlife in an adverse way I urge you to Not confirm candidates Melanie Rowland, Tim Ragen and Lorna Smith.
Meeting the qualifications of RCW 77.04.040 please Confirm commissioners Jim Anderson, Molly Linville and John Lehmkuhl
Post by: Bullkllr on February 22, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Post by: Wphunt on February 23, 2022, 08:07:40 AM
Post by: saylean on February 23, 2022, 09:08:23 AM
Post by: dlow on February 23, 2022, 10:15:40 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 23, 2022, 10:49:25 AM
Post by: saylean on February 23, 2022, 01:01:58 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on February 23, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Still time to get in those last comments.
Post by: saylean on February 23, 2022, 08:41:55 PM
Post by: bracer40 on February 24, 2022, 07:14:06 AM
Here’s the link. Easy peasy
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wafwconfirmation
Post by: JBar on February 24, 2022, 07:33:34 AM
Post by: Bushcraft on February 24, 2022, 01:49:23 PM
https://tvw.org/video/senate-agriculture-water-natural-resources-parks-committee-2022021357/?eventID=2022021357
Post by: harveymarv on February 24, 2022, 02:30:10 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 24, 2022, 03:03:37 PM
Post by: Bushcraft on February 24, 2022, 03:03:51 PM
Of course Senator Van de Wege cut the hearing short for at least two of the most hotly contested Inslee appointees.
Good grief.
:rolleyes:
Post by: Bushcraft on February 24, 2022, 03:10:46 PM
Poor Lorna.
:rolleyes:
Post by: jrebel on February 24, 2022, 03:13:25 PM
Enviro Whacko Nutjob Litmus Test: Wanting to remove the Snake River dams.
Poor Lorna.
:rolleyes:
I about peed a little when it was brought to her attention that the snake river dams are not under "Washington's Control". :chuckle:
Post by: GASoline71 on February 24, 2022, 03:19:55 PM
Gary
Post by: jrebel on February 24, 2022, 03:22:43 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on February 24, 2022, 03:23:50 PM
Wonder if Lorna has the appropriate documentation required to have a freezer full of wild game that has been donated by her neighbors.
You just sound jealous of her neighborhood crazed spicy venison chili :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on February 24, 2022, 03:28:10 PM
That venison chili that tastes like nally.Wonder if Lorna has the appropriate documentation required to have a freezer full of wild game that has been donated by her neighbors.
You just sound jealous of her neighborhood crazed spicy venison chili :chuckle: :chuckle:
Just caught Anderson and Smith deal.
Sounds like some spring bear questions for Smith. :chuckle:
Post by: Bushcraft on February 24, 2022, 03:30:27 PM
So...on one hand she demands science...but on the other she wants the Snake River dams removed.
100% cuckoo for Hypocritical Cocoa Puffs.
Post by: harveymarv on February 24, 2022, 03:39:01 PM
Post by: KNOPHISH on February 24, 2022, 03:46:11 PM
Post by: KNOPHISH on February 24, 2022, 03:50:05 PM
Post by: Bushcraft on February 24, 2022, 04:01:25 PM
no surprise - 4 democrats in favor of lorna, 3 republicans against. i'm guessing "moving on to the rules committee" is a formality?
Yes. Rules, then maybe pushed to the Senate floor for a vote which could be problematic since neither chamber has done anything with the budget and the candle is burning fast on this legislative session.
We need to run out the clock on this and a number of other issues until the gavel strikes on sine die.
Post by: saylean on February 24, 2022, 06:15:48 PM
Post by: CJ1962 on February 24, 2022, 07:28:33 PM
Nice to hear Lorna is for bear hunting, under oath. I’m looking forward to her yes vote on spring bear. 😂😂
So, when she votes against it, we should be able to charge her with lying to congress.
Post by: Humptulips on February 24, 2022, 08:48:54 PM
<BLEEP>Yea, that means their confirmation is in trouble so if you're Van de Wege you string it out and run out the clock. Not enough time to confirm or reject and they fill the position anyway.
Of course Senator Van de Wege cut the hearing short for at least two of the most hotly contested Inslee appointees.
Good grief.
:rolleyes:
Depressing!