Representatives from twelve environmental and wildlife protection organizations sent a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee this week, urging him to immediately appoint two new members to the Washington Fish […]
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This Week's Issue
State Auditor’s Report Part II: Lack of Accountability, Hostile and Discriminatory Workplace, and False Promises of Change
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In Part II of our summary of the Washington State Auditor’s Report that was released Monday, we explore the auditor’s description of the “good ole’ boys” club at the Washington […]
This Week's Issue
State Auditor’s Report Part I: Legal Violations, Fear of Retaliation, and Disregard for Science
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Sep
Sep
The State Auditor’s Office finally released a long-awaited report Monday about the workplace culture at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), providing a glimpse into the agency’s systemic […]
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Sep
Management of our fish, wildlife, and wild spaces is governed by outdated ideals that view fish and wildlife species as a “resource” to be managed, “harvested,” or simply killed if […]
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May 28, 2021, The Seattle Times: Sophia Ressler, Animal Rights: Rethink spring black-bear hunts Why does Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife allow black bears to be hunted at such […]
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Washington is one of only eight states that still allows spring bear hunting. Bears are easy targets in the spring, because they are still sluggish from hibernation and linger in clearings in their desperate search for food.
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State wildlife advocates today announced the launch of Washington Wildlife First, a new nonprofit dedicated to reforming Washington’s wildlife management agencies. While other environmental groups also believe in the importance […]