Bachto
WKR
I know this probably needs to go into the conservation thread but I feel like that forum gets little traction some times.
Anyway, I was able to attend a WDFW commission meeting today for the first time. I also gave personal testimony. I have some take aways that I want to share.
First off, we absolutely need more hunter involvement. Whether that’s via zoom but also in person. There were quite a few from different anti-hunting organizations attending on Zoom. I know it’s really hard to stay motivated about these things in our state as it seems like we are constantly knocked down. I really urge you to join some of these meetings.
Second of all, I felt as though SOME, not all, of the hunters who did give testimony came off very combative and argumentative. I also again understood that we feel backed into a corner and it’s really easy to do that. I very much urge if you are going to speak and provide testimony do not give the opposition any ammo into the “hunters are A-holes” stereotype.
Again I urge everyone in Washington state to get more involved, and if you are one of the MANY FNGs from our state that is on this forum that is an adult onset Hunter. The anti-hunting organizations are very much trying to degrade hunting opportunity they basically come out and say it. You guys also need to be involved.
That’s my soap box.
Anyway, I was able to attend a WDFW commission meeting today for the first time. I also gave personal testimony. I have some take aways that I want to share.
First off, we absolutely need more hunter involvement. Whether that’s via zoom but also in person. There were quite a few from different anti-hunting organizations attending on Zoom. I know it’s really hard to stay motivated about these things in our state as it seems like we are constantly knocked down. I really urge you to join some of these meetings.
Second of all, I felt as though SOME, not all, of the hunters who did give testimony came off very combative and argumentative. I also again understood that we feel backed into a corner and it’s really easy to do that. I very much urge if you are going to speak and provide testimony do not give the opposition any ammo into the “hunters are A-holes” stereotype.
Again I urge everyone in Washington state to get more involved, and if you are one of the MANY FNGs from our state that is on this forum that is an adult onset Hunter. The anti-hunting organizations are very much trying to degrade hunting opportunity they basically come out and say it. You guys also need to be involved.
That’s my soap box.
