By signing this petition you are requesting that the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife use a scientific study done by a non-biased third party to prove that the widespread use of herbicide chemicals on private and public timberlands within the state of Washington is having no ill-effects on our wildlife, including Roosevelt Elk, Blacktail Deer, and the Forest Grouse. Over the past 10-20 years our wildlife have suffered various odd diseases include Hair Loss Syndrome in deer and now Hoof Rot in elk. Many scientists and sportsman have argued that herbicides may play a roll, a hypothesis that WDFW has adamantly denied since day one. We are asking the WDFW do a thorough scientific investigation into the chemicals being used and how it effects wildlife. Quit the lip service and show us the data!
Updates
January 22, 2016
We just hit 250 signatures and the Department of Fish and Wildlife can no longer ignore this push for real data. Take this link and text it to three hunting partners right now. Tell them to sign and demand an independent study on these chemicals.
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2016
January 16, 2016
We just hit one hundred signatures. Write to your local representative today and demand they stop ignoring the link between these chemicals and sick wildlife.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2016
107 Comments
i have lived in the same location for 42 years and within a very short time the elk have almost completely vanished. Ruffed grouse have diminished to next to none and were plentiful.
Living in the Columbia heights area of Longview, I have a herd that travels through my back yard at times. Watching some of the elk that can barely move and have almost a nub that they are walking on, is very heart breaking. They shouldn't have to suffer like that.
We need to know. Its bs that we spend so much money on pass to hunt and are license fee and you guys cant even tell us about whats going on, only say dont eat that leg.
As as an outdoor enthusiast and outfitter/guide I stand with others demanding that this issue be vetted. There is a sincere lack of trust amongst sportsman that the information we are currently receiving falls short of conclusive scientific research.
I'm very happy to sign this petition and look forward to the day that WDFW seeks input about these chemicals and forest practices from independent researchers rather than those who are directly funded by the chemical and timber industries
I live in Kelso WA. No more elk here!
HOW COULD SOMEBODY LIVE WITH THEMSELF KNOWING THAT THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF ALL THE SUFFERING TO THESE POOR INNOCENT CREATURES.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
By signing this petition you are requesting that the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife use a scientific study done by a non-biased third party to prove that the widespread use of herbicide chemicals on private and public timberlands within the state of Washington is having no ill-effects on our wildlife, including Roosevelt Elk, Blacktail Deer, and the Forest Grouse. Over the past 10-20 years our wildlife have suffered various odd diseases include Hair Loss Syndrome in deer and now Hoof Rot in elk. Many scientists and sportsman have argued that herbicides may play a roll, a hypothesis that WDFW has adamantly denied since day one. We are asking the WDFW do a thorough scientific investigation into the chemicals being used and how it effects wildlife. Quit the lip service and show us the data!
Updates
January 22, 2016
We just hit 250 signatures and the Department of Fish and Wildlife can no longer ignore this push for real data. Take this link and text it to three hunting partners right now. Tell them to sign and demand an independent study on these chemicals.
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2016
January 16, 2016
We just hit one hundred signatures. Write to your local representative today and demand they stop ignoring the link between these chemicals and sick wildlife.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2016
107 Comments
I live in Rose Valley on the Coweeman River, I estimate the Elk herds to be 20% of the 2008 level. After hunting Elk for 58 years I quit hunting them 2 years ago because there aren't enough Elk to justify hunting them And I won't pay Weyco's fee to hunt
i have lived in the same location for 42 years and within a very short time the elk have almost completely vanished. Ruffed grouse have diminished to next to none and were plentiful.
Living in the Columbia heights area of Longview, I have a herd that travels through my back yard at times. Watching some of the elk that can barely move and have almost a nub that they are walking on, is very heart breaking. They shouldn't have to suffer like that.
We need to know. Its bs that we spend so much money on pass to hunt and are license fee and you guys cant even tell us about whats going on, only say dont eat that leg.
As as an outdoor enthusiast and outfitter/guide I stand with others demanding that this issue be vetted. There is a sincere lack of trust amongst sportsman that the information we are currently receiving falls short of conclusive scientific research.
I'm very happy to sign this petition and look forward to the day that WDFW seeks input about these chemicals and forest practices from independent researchers rather than those who are directly funded by the chemical and timber industries
I live in Kelso WA. No more elk here!
HOW COULD SOMEBODY LIVE WITH THEMSELF KNOWING THAT THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF ALL THE SUFFERING TO THESE POOR INNOCENT CREATURES.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 500 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
I live in Rose Valley on the Coweeman River, I estimate the Elk herds to be 20% of the 2008 level. After hunting Elk for 58 years I quit hunting them 2 years ago because there aren't enough Elk to justify hunting them And I won't pay Weyco's fee to hunt