Hunters, anglers and tribes see win in Ferguson’s Fish and Wildlife Commission picks

Hunters, anglers and tribes see win in Ferguson’s Fish and Wildlife Commission picks

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced three nominees for Washington's Fish and Wildlife Commission that pleased hunters, anglers, and a coalition of tribes. However, wildlife advocates expressed disappointment, feeling the appointments favor special interests over ecological concerns.

RMEF ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ with New Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission Members

Below is a news release from the office of Washington Governor Bob Ferguson. After getting word, RMEF issued the following statement: “The Rocky Mountain Elk [...]

More Details On Newest Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Member Emerge

More details are emerging on Washington's newest Fish and Wildlife Commission member, as well as reformists' reaction to Governor Bob Ferguson's Monday appointments. The post More Details On Newest Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Member Emerge appeared first on .

Ferguson Replaces Inslee Nominees with Tribal-Backed Appointees to Wildlife Panel

OLYMPIA, WA – Hunters, anglers, and a bloc of 20 tribes in western Washington are among those pleased with three nominees Gov. Bob Ferguson announced this week for the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. In January, shortly after he took office, Ferguson halted two nominations former Gov. Jay Inslee made to the commission, including the reappointment of Tim Ragen, a retired marine mammal expert who had served as the panel’s vice chair since la…