WA State set to outlaw more hounding

[Machias]

We lost bears, bobcats and lions due to ballot box initiatives in 1996. Due to public outcry and the counties set to take matters into their own hands they have brought back some very limited lion hunting. Now without any Voter Initiative and No fricken scientific reasoning the WA State Fish and Game Dept is set to outlaw coyote hunting with dogs.

[liontracker]

Flatly stated, you had far too many people move in from California. This is just the tip of the hounddog nightmare. The wheels are in motion and if we let it pick up too much steam, we will be in the same boat as the pitbull fanciers.

[PIGLET]

The reason they are trying to outlaw it is because very few guys run coyotes in washington, but many say they are out hunting them. This rule was brought about by enforcement, so they can harass anyone out in the woods with hounds. You can still raccoon hunt but the season starts sept 1. Coyotes where open year around so you can have your dogs in the woods or even do some roading. I will guarantee you if this goes through someone will get a ticket for roading their dogs if its not sept 1-march 31. Washington says if the dogs are unleashed they are hunting so be ready for a ticket if your dogs are unsnapped, even if your just roading them for exercise!!!

[Buddyw]

Folks,
Hunting season is wrapping up. I ask each and everyone of you to get involved with these issues, Not only in WA, but every issue.


I would like to fill in as much information as we can about these individuals. (ESPECIALLY PHONE NUMBERS!!!) Any Phone numbers or Mailing Addresses you can get, I want to be able to make a contact list so that we can all call and let them know that this is not ok, and we do not support this.

If you would like to annomously PM me, or email me at info@biggamehoundsmen.com If you have any information I will not Disclose who sent it to me, I will keep your information annoymous.

Or you can also mail me any information you have annoymously at

PO BOX 288
yacolt, WA 98675

This rule is not worth their time to deal with. We don't want these people ignoring us about this.

I really hate to bother these fine individuals, But They have a Job to do. Hunting Laws and regualtions should not be based on what is or isn't socially acceptable in Seattle, and major cities. They should use Sound managment Practices.

Let's build a cheat sheet, and Put some pressure on them to strike this proposal. If only because they get tired of recieving Phone calls...

Remember this is not an Issue that is worth their time to deal with. If we make it easy, they will pass it, If we make it painful they will look for the easiest route to stop it.

Here are the folks that we will need to call..Please Be polite and respectful, Let them know that we don't approve this. But take up a few minutes of their time. Let them know that you hate wasting thier time for this stupid Rule.

(NOT EMAIL PHONE Calls. , Leave messages until they return you phone call.)


Chair:

Miranda Wecker, Naselle
(Western Washington position, Pacific County)
Occupation: Director of the Marine Program, UW Olympic Natural Resources Center
Current Term: 01/01/07 - 12/31/12

Vice Chair:

Gary Douvia, Kettle Falls
(At-Large position, Ferry County)
Occupation: Financial consultant
Current Term: 01/15/07 - 12/31/12

Commission Members:

Dr. Kenneth Chew, Seattle
(Western Washington position, King County)
Occupation: Retired, Professor of fisheries
Current Term: 01/01/05 - 12/31/10

Jerry Gutzwiler, Wenatchee
(Eastern Washington position, Chelan County)
Occupation: Orchardist; retired forester and timberland manager
Current Term: 03/15/05 - 12/31/08

Conrad Mahnken, Ph.D., Bainbridge Island
(At-Large position, Kitsap County)
Occupation: Retired, fisheries biologist
Current Term: 11/04/05 - 12/31/10

George Orr
(Eastern Washington position, Spokane County)
Occupation: Retired firefighter, former state legislator
Current Term: 08/08/07 - 12/31/10

Chuck Perry, Moses Lake
(Eastern Washington position, Grant County)
Occupation: Consultant, rangeland/grazing sustainability
Current Term: 01/01/07 - 12/31/12

Shirley Solomon, Fir Island
(At-Large position, Skagit County)
Occupation: Chair, Skagit Watershed Council
Current Term: 03/15/05 - 12/31/08

VACANT
(Western Washington position)
Current term: 01/01/2009 – 12/31/12

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[mike martell]

i urge everyone on here to do as buddy has requested. we are going to have to fight for our rights. this new administration hasn't even made one week.if you think for one second you'r not next think again.california has some to do with it, it is called liberalism.defined by democrats and a set agenda.this is not confined to california people. it is now nation wide. log in and read my comments on the members only. pretty harsh words but very true. join in this fight now!

[mike martell]

just got off the phone with susan yaeger in washington.this bill was introduced by rep. hans dunshee. of the 44th dist. north of seattle in the snohomish area. he no longer is behind this bill as susan has indicatet to me, it now falls totally on fish and game.all phone calls need to target washington fish and game dept.there is a public meeting in ellensburg wa. on march 6-7 in regards to this business. through fish and wildlife. i urge everyone to attend.for now send letters, call until they are sick of you.

[Liz ODell]

I would still call the other folks listed before as well. I'm sure some other 'person' up there will think it's agood idea to keep the proposal going and it will end up with them still.

[Machias]

mick.cope@dfw.wa.gov

I went straight to the small game manager. He's the one that drafted the plan...


I will for sure be at the Ellensburg meeting!!

[Buddyw]

Fred, I was told the Mick did the bird, but Donny Martorello was in charge of the fur bearing regulations,

I would contact Donny with comments as well.

martodam@DFW.WA.GOV

[kickemall]

Flatly stated, you had far too many people move in from California. This is just the tip of the hounddog nightmare. The wheels are in motion and if we let it pick up too much steam, we will be in the same boat as the pitbull fanciers.

If thats the case then why can we still run coyotes with dogs in California? Year round in most areas. Good luck with your fight guys, I hope it works out for you.

[Machias]

Hey Buddy, I got your message around 10:10, I am real busy tomorrow, but if your available I will call Sunday afternoon and we can try and figure something out. Thanks

[Buddyw]

No problem fred, I'm off to try and get a tire changed, Stuck a Rock through one today, Hoping to get it fixed so I can hunt again in the morning.. With my luck, the wife is Due Feb 2nd.. I don't want to be out in the woods with no spare and her in the truck!!

Talk to you tomorrow.

[Cathunter10]

Any thing I can do from here Fred.Let me know.
Bill

[Machias]

Thanks Bill, I really appreciate it!

[TREESOMECATS]

Did I read that right. The Wife is due??