Post by: colockumelk on March 31, 2010, 04:04:04 PM
Please read this article. If you enjoy elk hunting in the Yakima and Colockum elk herds this is very interesting and scary at the same time. Hopefullly the RMEF succeeds. They will definately need all the help they can get.
Post by: bbarnes on March 31, 2010, 07:13:27 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 31, 2010, 08:21:21 PM
to the best of my knowledge, this has already happened.
I believe I heard the same thing that it has already been done.
Post by: Bob33 on March 31, 2010, 08:25:52 PM
Post by: littlemac on March 31, 2010, 08:35:56 PM
The RMEF Foundation article refers to the swap that was approved in Sept. 2009.
WDFW PHASE 1 LAND EXCHANGE
On September 1, 2009, the Board of Natural Resources approved the WDFW Phase 1 Land Exchange. This transaction calls for DNR to convey to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 9,019 acres located in Kittitas and Thurston counties and for WDFW to convey to DNR 5,416 acres located in Kittitas, Okanogan, and Yakima counties. This exchange would allow DNR to consolidate its forestland ownership in the Loop Loop and Wenas areas while WDFW would expand and consolidate its Colockum, Lake Lawrence, and LT Murray Wildlife areas.
See more here: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/LandExchanges/Pages/amp_exc_wdfw_phase_1.aspx (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/LandExchanges/Pages/amp_exc_wdfw_phase_1.aspx)
Post by: littlemac on March 31, 2010, 08:41:43 PM
Central Cascades Exchange
This exchange of 21,000 acres of state trust lands for 82,000 acres of land owned by Western Pacific Timber, LLC, was completed on February 22, 2008. The exchange was approved by the state Board of Natural Resources at a monthly meeting on November 6, 2007. Although the total values of the lands exchanged are roughly equal, the transaction produces a net gain of nearly 62,000 acres of state trust land.
Details are here: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/LandExchanges/Pages/amp_exc_central_cascades.aspx (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/LandExchanges/Pages/amp_exc_central_cascades.aspx)
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on April 01, 2010, 10:34:23 AM
I have been a member of the RMEF and I'm questioning the goals of this organization.They have in the distant past done some good things. But in the past few year myself and others have tried to get them to help out in the western part of our state, and our requests fell on def ears.For instance the Vancouver chapter, and the loowit chapter in longview gross the most dollars of any banquets and they own no land here.Also for a non profit group how much money is the head of this group make, you will be shocked.I'm curious if there part of the Y to Y Yukon to yellowstone movement.It also struck me funny when they were ask to help feed the starving elk at Mount Saint Helen's,they declined and no donations were given.These are just things to think about and personal experiences, myself and others have had.I would urge people to go under public disclosure, and follow the money trail and see where it leads you.B Barnes keeping public lands public.
I feel the same, as you might surmise by my sig. down there
Post by: colockumelk on April 01, 2010, 11:44:41 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 01, 2010, 03:57:24 PM
Sorry my bad. I accidentally came across this. And read it. if it's already happened then that's truly a good thing. Hopefully a step in the right direction. I kinda feel embarrassed that I didn't catch that. Again sorry. :bash:
Being that I have really enjoyed reading your posts and love what you are trying to accomplish, I think we can let it slide! Just keep up all the good work!