Hunting Washington Forum

Hint, they've been around the Methow for decades!  Before any reintroduction ever took place.  You never seen them, when all you do is sit behind a desk, right wolfbait!!!

People who work for wdfw come from all stripes and perspectives ....in general I think the wildlife bios, even the ones who hunt, don't agree 100% with our armchair wildlife management opinions.

I also think that if he a professional, trying to get wolves to colorado was his job- dictated by the result of the ballot to reintroduce wolves, regardless of his feelings. Pretty tough position to be especially when it then goes sideways. Look no further than our own director's position when it comes to spring bear. He doesn't seem to like the commissions decision, but he can't change it and has to enforce it. His resigning/firing makes a lot more sense when you think of how Polis (CO Governor) is very much like inslee, meddling in wildlife management because of his personal values.

Even if I probably would disagree with 90% of Davis' decisions or beliefs, I can respect that it was likely more scientifically based than the overtly political manipulations that were being forced on him.

The most interesting fact in reporting is that part of this whole negotiation for him to leave his position for the special advisor role is that he agreed not to sue.....

From what I understand is the government said wolves need to come from the US... We have enough to give... Much respect to the Colvilles for not wanting to to spread the problem...

those are some good looking dogs. are they open on track.

Then lets go ahead and outlaw all trail cameras.  Lets outlaw range finders, I mean you should learn how to judge distance.  Lets go ahead and do away with scopes, you need to learn how to get close enough to where you don't need a scope.  There are so many things we all use now that have vastly more impact on hunting and harvest numbers than cellular trail cameras.  But I was disappointed they were banning them, but had accepted the fact.  Until I watched the IDFG Commissioner's meeting and found out 75% of the respondents to their survey did NOT want the prohibition, but they decided to basically say FU.  If that is the case then why go through the whole survey questions to give the illusion you give a flying F about what sportsmen actually want.

   



I understand totally what you are saying especially  the fu statement. They need to draw a line in the sand somewhere with some limit on rapidly expanding technology. Suggesting that limiting any technology today means that we should also limit any technology developed after basically a flintlock is also b.s.. We are where we are right now and saying if we eliminate cell cams we should eliminate rifle scopes is a leap. I respect your viewpoints on most things ,including this, but dont think its the end of the world if they put limits on cell cams. I use them and will continue too if they are legal-they make life easy. With that said I am for the ban and other limits on technology. I dont think we need to keep making hunting easier. Wont change my hunting life one way or the other. Might cut down on number of guys bear baiting if you actually have to check bait in person? I think the advantage with Whitetails is a lot more even with just a trail cam. You used to have to find sign, scrapes and rubs just to guess what size buck was where and when. I feel its a fact a lot more big bucks got killed once trail cams became good and readily available. Used to be no such things as a "target" buck. We will see what happens.Have a good season!