This week, I bring in members of the newly formed Conservation Coalition of Washington; Mike Herz, Josh Caple, Kelsey Haller, and Cory Maxwell.
We discuss the current state of commissioners of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. The panel has a lot of inside information as to which commissioners are on the side of hunting and conservation, and which ones aren't. We break down each commissioner, discuss many of the hurdles in the way of hunting in Washington, future proposals, and much more. If you're a sportsman in Washington, these conversations are growing ever more important. Many of the current commissioners in the WDFW are openly hostile towards hunting, and by default, conservation. This puts Washington hunters, anglers, and the wildlife that call Washington home at risk.
I would love feedback on this episode, especially ideas on how to spread the message to a broader audience: jim@thewesternhuntsman.com
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