Post by: Kain on July 09, 2011, 02:12:09 PM
If you are one of the many Washington residents who feel that predator numbers, including cougar, are too high in Washington, we invite you to take a quick moment and do something about it today. Forward this email message now!
1. Read the attached Letter www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf (http://www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf) and the Message and News Release below.
2. Add your name at the bottom of the Message.
3. Copy and paste to forward this email to: commission@dfw.wa.gov; director@dfw.wa.gov; dave.ware@dfw.wa.gov; donny.martorello@dfw.wa.gov; teamspokane@dfw.wa.gov; Teamephrata@dfw.wa.gov; teamyakima@dfw.wa.gov; TeamMillCreek@dfw.wa.gov; TeamVancouver@dfw.wa.gov; TeamMontesano@dfw.wa.gov; washingtonforwildlife@hotmail.com
4. Forward this entire message with the attachments to your friends and relatives who hunt, ranch, recreate, or live in Washington and think there are too many cougar.
Message to Washington Wildlife Commission
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Washington Wildlife Commission
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Dear Wildlife Commission Members,
As most hunters, ranchers, and rural residents know, the cougar population in Washington State is above the carrying capacity of available habitat in many areas of Washington State. I agree with the News Release below and the attached letter regarding cougar management in Washington. I am asking the Washington Wildlife Commission to make the necessary increases in cougar hunting seasons to reduce the growing cougar numbers in Washington and return a balance of the cougar population with the available habitat.
Respectfully,
(your name here)
(voluntary mailing address)
(voluntary city, state, zip)
WFW News Release
June 30, 2011
Cougar Populations Need Reduced!
As most hunters, ranchers, and rural residents know, the cougar population in Washington State is above the carrying capacity of available habitat in many areas of Washington State.
Washington’s excessively high cougar population is creating serious problems:
· Please review the attached WFW Cougar Letter from the WFW cougar committee www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf (http://www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf);
· The WDFW estimates the cougar population to number about 2000 to 2500 cougar in Washington;
· According to government studies, on the average, each adult cougar makes a kill every 10 days;
· That’s 36.5 kills per year for each adult cougar in Washington;
· 2000 to 2500 cougar will kill 73,000 to 91,250 deer, elk, moose, sheep, caribou, pets, or livestock every year;
· Hunters are losing opportunity because of the excessive cougar population;
· Ranchers are losing money due to livestock losses;
· Rural economies are suffering due to losses of wildlife related tourism, hunting, and cougar attacks on livestock;
· Cougar threaten the safety of rural residents, ranchers, and recreationists every day of the year;
· Likely underestimated, the cougar population is quite possibly much higher than WDFW estimates; (see attached central WA photo)
· Cougar hound hunting legislation failed, cougar numbers will increase in the worst problem areas;
· There is a growing distrust as the WDFW buckles to anti hunters and ignores sound science and sound predator management practices;
· The WDFW needs to return to the partnership with sports folks that made past wildlife management so successful.
· WFW encourages the Washington Wildlife Commission to increase the cougar harvest for all these reasons;
www.WashingtonForWildlife.org (http://www.WashingtonForWildlife.org)
Dedicated to Conserving Washington's Wildlife & Sporting Heritage
JOIN FREE and strengthen the SPORTSMAN'S VOICE!
Washington for Wildlife (WFW) is a growing statewide organization of sportsmen and women that are dedicated to protecting Washington’s wildlife and outdoor heritage. WFW works closely with online hunting forums which have 8000+ members; numerous other hunting, fishing, and trapping groups; and with local and national outdoor media in an effort to protect Washington’s diverse outdoor heritage for future generations.
Copy and paste the above info into an email message or use the link below to print the letter, then sign it, and mail it in. Don't forget to send the attachments to friends and family and ask them to mail them to the WDFW.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 09, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
Friends & Neighbors,WHERE IN THE H$$$$ did you find that picture ..... geeeez give me a heart attack jack ...
If you are one of the many Washington residents who feel that predator numbers, including cougar, are too high in Washington, we invite you to take a quick moment and do something about it today. Forward this email message now!
1. Read the attached Letter www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf (http://www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf) and the Message and News Release below.
2. Add your name at the bottom of the Message.
3. Copy and paste to forward this email to: commission@dfw.wa.gov; director@dfw.wa.gov; dave.ware@dfw.wa.gov; donny.martorello@dfw.wa.gov; teamspokane@dfw.wa.gov; Teamephrata@dfw.wa.gov; teamyakima@dfw.wa.gov; TeamMillCreek@dfw.wa.gov; TeamVancouver@dfw.wa.gov; TeamMontesano@dfw.wa.gov; washingtonforwildlife@hotmail.com
4. Forward this entire message with the attachments to your friends and relatives who hunt, ranch, recreate, or live in Washington and think there are too many cougar.
Message to Washington Wildlife Commission
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Washington Wildlife Commission
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Dear Wildlife Commission Members,
As most hunters, ranchers, and rural residents know, the cougar population in Washington State is above the carrying capacity of available habitat in many areas of Washington State. I agree with the News Release below and the attached letter regarding cougar management in Washington. I am asking the Washington Wildlife Commission to make the necessary increases in cougar hunting seasons to reduce the growing cougar numbers in Washington and return a balance of the cougar population with the available habitat.
Respectfully,
(your name here)
(voluntary mailing address)
(voluntary city, state, zip)
WFW News Release
June 30, 2011
Cougar Populations Need Reduced!
As most hunters, ranchers, and rural residents know, the cougar population in Washington State is above the carrying capacity of available habitat in many areas of Washington State.
Washington’s excessively high cougar population is creating serious problems:
· Please review the attached WFW Cougar Letter from the WFW cougar committee www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf; (http://www.hunt.info/Cougar_Letter_06-29-11.pdf;)
· The WDFW estimates the cougar population to number about 2000 to 2500 cougar in Washington;
· According to government studies, on the average, each adult cougar makes a kill every 10 days;
· That’s 36.5 kills per year for each adult cougar in Washington;
· 2000 to 2500 cougar will kill 73,000 to 91,250 deer, elk, moose, sheep, caribou, pets, or livestock every year;
· Hunters are losing opportunity because of the excessive cougar population;
· Ranchers are losing money due to livestock losses;
· Rural economies are suffering due to losses of wildlife related tourism, hunting, and cougar attacks on livestock;
· Cougar threaten the safety of rural residents, ranchers, and recreationists every day of the year;
· Likely underestimated, the cougar population is quite possibly much higher than WDFW estimates; (see attached central WA photo)
· Cougar hound hunting legislation failed, cougar numbers will increase in the worst problem areas;
· There is a growing distrust as the WDFW buckles to anti hunters and ignores sound science and sound predator management practices;
· The WDFW needs to return to the partnership with sports folks that made past wildlife management so successful.
· WFW encourages the Washington Wildlife Commission to increase the cougar harvest for all these reasons;
www.WashingtonForWildlife.org (http://www.WashingtonForWildlife.org)
Dedicated to Conserving Washington's Wildlife & Sporting Heritage
JOIN FREE and strengthen the SPORTSMAN'S VOICE!
Washington for Wildlife (WFW) is a growing statewide organization of sportsmen and women that are dedicated to protecting Washington’s wildlife and outdoor heritage. WFW works closely with online hunting forums which have 8000+ members; numerous other hunting, fishing, and trapping groups; and with local and national outdoor media in an effort to protect Washington’s diverse outdoor heritage for future generations.
Post by: Kain on July 09, 2011, 02:25:28 PM
Cougars can have up to 6 kittens and share territory with their mothers, sisters and daughters so it is possible to have many cougars traveling together. There are a few pictures out there with large groups of cougars.
Post by: bearpaw on July 09, 2011, 02:56:43 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 09, 2011, 03:00:42 PM
Post by: mulehunter on July 09, 2011, 03:19:58 PM
It was taken in the Palisades area from I was told by a reliable source. I was told the exact location, what ranch etc.
:yeah:
Mulehunter
Post by: bearpaw on July 09, 2011, 03:22:29 PM
It was taken in the Palisades area from I was told by a reliable source. I was told the exact location, what ranch etc.
what town is that closest to?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 09, 2011, 03:38:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 09, 2011, 03:40:53 PM
It was taken in the Palisades area from I was told by a reliable source. I was told the exact location, wh, or at ranch etc.
what town is that closest to?
Ephrata, or maybe East Wenatchee
Post by: bearpaw on July 09, 2011, 03:46:38 PM
Post by: mulehunter on July 09, 2011, 04:08:37 PM
I hadn' heard of Palisades, but near Ephrata is where I heard it was confirmed to be.when u go from wentachee toward to quincy but between both town u take north back road around to rear Ephrata. Lots sage brush all over miles of lands with many ranchers all over. I grew up my home there many years. Always had problem there with lots cougars on BEEZLY HILL. Hard to shoot when there tall sage brush like five ft everywhere. Tough to see and shoot, had to find Deer herd they always have cat there. But it should be plently cats thur valley. Ranchers doesn't like hunter walk on their land. But gotta try somehow.
Mulehunter.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 10, 2011, 04:10:51 PM
It was taken in the Palisades area from I was told by a reliable source. I was told the exact location, what ranch etc.
what town is that closest to?
Wenatchee
Post by: grundy53 on July 11, 2011, 02:51:40 PM
Post by: Kain on July 12, 2011, 01:48:50 PM
Post by: grundy53 on July 12, 2011, 06:07:46 PM
"We appreciate you taking the time to make comments to the commission’s office."
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 12, 2011, 07:07:47 PM
This is the response I got back from the Spokane office.
"We appreciate you taking the time to make comments to the commission’s office."
Typical answer. If it's not in their backyard they could give a rats ass. But you hear about a cougar in Magnolia and all hell breaks loose. Swat team, roads closed etc.
Post by: Kain on July 12, 2011, 07:29:33 PM