collapse

Advertisement


Poll

Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?

Yes
2 (1.2%)
No
168 (97.7%)
Undecided
0 (0%)
Other (leave comments)
2 (1.2%)

Total Members Voted: 172

Author Topic: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?  (Read 4753 times)

Offline hunter399

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 8476
  • Location: In Your Hunting Spot
  • Groups: NRA RMEF
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2024, 03:37:05 PM »
I voted no for all the same reasons. I taught Hunter Ed for 27 years and gave it up in 2021.

For me Lorna’s reason for cancelling Spring Bear and her meeting with Anti organization to push her Non Consumption agenda proved the corruption at work.

I have lost all trust that the Commission can  serve in an unbiased manner. And when they will not listen to Department staff it’s obvious they don’t care about wildlife only there radical agendas.

It’s well documented that elk herds in the Blues need relief from predators but they ignore it.
:yeah:
I voted no as well for not listening to department staff/following department recommendations that fall in line with mandate.
« Last Edit: February 19, 2024, 11:02:08 PM by hunter399 »

Offline FWilliams

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 291
  • Location: Methow Valley
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2024, 03:46:03 PM »
I voted no for all the same reasons ghosthunter posted

Offline JakeLand

  • WA State Trappers Association
  • Trade Count: (+35)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 4410
  • Location: Wet side
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2024, 04:20:45 PM »
Who the hell voted yes ?

Offline HillHound

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2019
  • Posts: 1589
  • Location: Central Washington
  • Groups: NRA, RMEF
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2024, 04:22:35 PM »
They always tell us the commission is watching this and now you really know Lorna is really watching. Obviously someone on the commission is the only one that would think they are doing their job. Or someone just fat fingered it and really didn’t mean to hit yes

Offline Wsucoug

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2018
  • Posts: 124
  • Location: Leavenworth
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2024, 04:27:40 PM »
what is the purpose of conducting this vote on this site (the answer is obviously and unanimously “no!”)

(except i see lorna smith is on here and voted “yes”…)

Hopefully to facilitate thoughtful debate. The devil is in the details, meaning even if something seems obvious to you there are often details that creates problems and they are often overlooked.

Offline Dysfunctional Vet

  • WA State Trappers Association
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2018
  • Posts: 196
  • Location: Ruston
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #20 on: February 19, 2024, 05:44:06 PM »
Voted no for not maximizing opportunity. Seems to just keep disappearing.
The VA
   Giving veterans a second chance to die for their country since 1930.

Offline bullcanyon

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2007
  • Posts: 1293
  • Location: Lewiscounty
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #21 on: February 19, 2024, 05:59:33 PM »
I fat fingered a yes vote.. meant no

Offline Griiz

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2012
  • Posts: 652
  • Location: Puget Sound
  • Groups: RMEF
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #22 on: February 19, 2024, 06:06:41 PM »
Why commission not fulfilling its mandate: ignoring wdfw biologists so they can take opportunity away, illegally hiring commissioners, bullying commissioners that don’t toe their agenda, not following the rules and protocols/guidelines outlined in state law for the commission, being sneaky and dishonest about their agenda, scheduling meetings when they know most hunters will be occupied with hunting seasons or sport activities, ignoring different user groups, building a commission that isn’t well rounded and doesn’t represent different user groups, etc.

Offline jstone

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 6505
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2024, 08:09:09 PM »
NO

I have hunted Washington for over 40years. It keeps getting worse. Miss management, lack of knowledge on the predators. I could go on and on.

It’s the management of the whole state. Period

Offline actionshooter

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 5957
  • Location: Olympia/Okanogan
    • https://www.instagram.com/steve.bell.actionshooter/
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2024, 08:47:03 PM »
 No,
 They are completely opposite of the mandate... they are reducing opportunity through mismanagement of the resource.

Offline NOCK NOCK

  • Timberdog Slabs
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 6594
  • Location: E. Wenatchee
  • Timberdog Live Edge Slabs
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063502962432
    • Timberdogslabs.com
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #25 on: February 20, 2024, 06:39:30 AM »
I marked other.

In its entirety, the commission is going through the motions of the RCW as written and is why lawsuits have not been brought forth.  The execution of the RCW has been bent and manipulated to favor the anti hunting agenda bias currently on the commission.  They have said in many meetings "We are not eliminating hunting" as they shed crocodile tears.

"shall preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage the wildlife" is what they are hanging on.  Wildlife are butterflies, frogs, introduced wolves, apex predators...  I wonder why they never thought to protect the woodland caribou?  Would have been nice to see even a little effort in that arena.


Very well put

Folks tend to forget that there is much more to "Wildlife" than deer,elk,bear, and other hunting species.
Although I voted No, "Other" may be more suitable if we are talking "legalities"
Live edge Slab woods, Log Furniture, Beds, Dressers, Tables, Chairs, Custom signs, Décor, Cedar fencing w/artwork cutting. Supplies
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063502962432

Offline NOCK NOCK

  • Timberdog Slabs
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 6594
  • Location: E. Wenatchee
  • Timberdog Live Edge Slabs
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063502962432
    • Timberdogslabs.com
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2024, 06:45:22 AM »
Please vote and then explain why you voted the way you did?

RCW 77.04.012
Mandate of department and commission.

Wildlife, fish, and shellfish are the property of the state. The commission, director, and the department shall preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish in state waters and offshore waters.

The department shall conserve the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources in a manner that does not impair the resource. In a manner consistent with this goal, the department shall seek to maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry in the state.

The department shall promote orderly fisheries and shall enhance and improve recreational and commercial fishing in this state.

The commission may authorize the taking of wildlife, food fish, game fish, and shellfish only at times or places, or in manners or quantities, as in the judgment of the commission does not impair the supply of these resources.

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.

Recognizing that the management of our state wildlife, food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources depends heavily on the assistance of volunteers, the department shall work cooperatively with volunteer groups and individuals to achieve the goals of this title to the greatest extent possible.

Nothing in this title shall be construed to infringe on the right of a private property owner to control the owner's private property.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012


Someone mentioned a escape/safety clause. In contract language you need to look at EVERY word, and analyze its intent/purpose.

The above bolded word (with a good attorney) will save the bacon of all commish members no matter how terrible of a job they do.


Only 2 paragraphs speak to the commish' duties.
Is the commish legally considered part of the "Dept"? or are they a seperate entity?
Live edge Slab woods, Log Furniture, Beds, Dressers, Tables, Chairs, Custom signs, Décor, Cedar fencing w/artwork cutting. Supplies
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063502962432

Offline Tbar

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+26)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 3004
  • Location: Whatcom county
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2024, 07:04:10 AM »
what is the purpose of conducting this vote on this site (the answer is obviously and unanimously “no!”)

(except i see lorna smith is on here and voted “yes”…)

Hopefully to facilitate thoughtful debate. The devil is in the details, meaning even if something seems obvious to you there are often details that creates problems and they are often overlooked.
@Wsucoug
I completely agree.  So much of what has transpired is loosely in line depending on the audience.  Do they ignore biologist? Yes, but they have tremendous support from other biologists.  As for opportunities, they have attacked harvest based management models and what supports them. It is imperative the people get out of echo chambers and attempt to paint a different picture.  Hunting and fishing are relatively easy societal concessions if there isn't a better offense by those who harvest and cherish that action and opportunity. 

Offline harveymarv

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2013
  • Posts: 115
  • Location: eastside
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2024, 11:43:19 AM »
what is the purpose of conducting this vote on this site (the answer is obviously and unanimously “no!”)

(except i see lorna smith is on here and voted “yes”…)

The purpose of the poll is to show in a public space if hunters/fishers/trappers think the commission is following the legislative mandate!

will you consider sending results snd comments to wdfw staff and commission? maybe to gauge opportunity/feasibility of a lawsuit?

Offline Threewolves

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 950
  • Location: North West, USA
  • USA (R)
  • Groups: VFW, NRA
Re: Please Vote: Is WDFW Commission Fulfilling It's Legislated Mandate?
« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2024, 05:16:39 PM »
Because of how spring bear season was ended.
There are only so many sunrises left.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Truck help by huntnphool
[Today at 10:33:37 PM]


First attempt at polish sausages by huntnnw
[Today at 10:09:34 PM]


USFS Layoffs by Naches Sportsman
[Today at 09:54:50 PM]


Resign? by EnglishSetter
[Today at 09:42:01 PM]


Lets see them Big 3 points by tmike
[Today at 09:33:44 PM]


SENATE TO VOTE ON INSLEE'S COMMISIONERS - NEED ACTION NOW! by Sundance
[Today at 09:07:37 PM]


Lake Sonoma bass by HUNTINCOUPLE
[Today at 09:06:41 PM]


375 by poor_choices
[Today at 08:33:53 PM]


WA Bucket List….Mule Deer Permit by 280ackley
[Today at 08:33:37 PM]


Otter, population drop? by UrbanTrapper
[Today at 08:30:27 PM]


Oregon Spring Bear.....Seed number by ShaneTyTrey
[Today at 08:13:31 PM]


Fur Sale (Athol, ID) by UrbanTrapper
[Today at 08:07:56 PM]


Bobcat or Lynx by TeacherMan
[Today at 07:57:11 PM]


USFWS Director by Tbar
[Today at 07:28:17 PM]


Sportsman’s Muzzloader Selection by MADMAX
[Today at 06:48:32 PM]


Wts Hornady Precision Hunter 7prc by teanawayslayer
[Today at 06:41:18 PM]


Novagrade digiscoping adapter, absolutely awesome. by teanawayslayer
[Today at 05:07:33 PM]


Smith & Wesson 19-4 info? by Remnar
[Today at 04:07:19 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal