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Well folks it seems that with the recent change of power throughout the land our state has been one of the most defiant.
While we are focusing on the horrid HB 1647 bill that increases all fees, hunting and fishing along with numerous changes to other wording which is used under the radar to really give us Sportsmen and women in Washington a good rogering (a British term).
Another bill has slithered into the capital with ulterior motives (commercials and tribes backed) by Senator Chase from Seattle area.... wouldn't you know.....
In a glance this is what HB 5718 entails:
"Removes senate approval of Director, governor does as he pleases.
Removes senate approval of the Commissioners, governor does as he pleases.
Turns the commission into an "advisory" group, entirely guts them of authority.
Also shuts down the states Open public meeting act (no transparency at all when the tribes are at the table).
Removes compensation for commissioners."
(copied from another forum). Here is a link that all the above comments came from.
WDFW has issues but we don't need this | Northwest Fishing Board | Piscatorial Pursuits' Outdoor Forums - Alaska / Washington Salmon, Steelhead, and Halibut Fishing
Folks we as sportsmen & women in Washington and Oregon need to be involved in this political Shockwave that have divided the masses. Get involved for the good of our children & grandchildren because it will not be there for them if we don't.
While we are focusing on the horrid HB 1647 bill that increases all fees, hunting and fishing along with numerous changes to other wording which is used under the radar to really give us Sportsmen and women in Washington a good rogering (a British term).
Another bill has slithered into the capital with ulterior motives (commercials and tribes backed) by Senator Chase from Seattle area.... wouldn't you know.....
In a glance this is what HB 5718 entails:
"Removes senate approval of Director, governor does as he pleases.
Removes senate approval of the Commissioners, governor does as he pleases.
Turns the commission into an "advisory" group, entirely guts them of authority.
Also shuts down the states Open public meeting act (no transparency at all when the tribes are at the table).
Removes compensation for commissioners."
(copied from another forum). Here is a link that all the above comments came from.
WDFW has issues but we don't need this | Northwest Fishing Board | Piscatorial Pursuits' Outdoor Forums - Alaska / Washington Salmon, Steelhead, and Halibut Fishing
Folks we as sportsmen & women in Washington and Oregon need to be involved in this political Shockwave that have divided the masses. Get involved for the good of our children & grandchildren because it will not be there for them if we don't.