I received word that the department is officially shifting their management strategy for our elk herds. It is honestly overwhelming to see this change come to life after all the worry and doubt I felt at the start. None of this happens without the 129 people who chose to speak …
August 9, 2021
Final supporters
Petition: to Increase North Central Washington Elk Populations
This is a proposal is for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to review current elk management strategies in northcentral Washington. Specifically in Game Management Units (GMUs) north of US 2, west of US 97, east of the Cascade crest and north to the Canadian border. These GMU-’s have elk habitat capable of supporting healthy elk herds. Currently they are subject to extended elk hunting seasons, open to any elk and any weapon. This management policy has prevented elk from becoming well-established within these GMUs with only small herds occurring in isolated pockets. We would like to have healthy elk populations for hunting, wildlife viewing and general diversity of species in the following GMUs; Chiwawa 245, Swakane 250, Slide Ridge 246, Entiat 247, Manson 243, Alta 242, Chiliwist 239, Gardner 231, Pearrygin 224, Chewuch 218, Pasayten 203, Pogue 233 and Sinlahekin 215. The long-term goal is to have thriving elk populations in appropriate habitat for future generations to experience . This petition is a grassroots effort to bring shareholders together in a collaborative process to influence public land and resource management policies.
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June 9, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the future of our local elk herds. This momentum belongs entirely to the folks who started talking about these management policies long before I ever put this page together.
Reached 100 supporters
June 9, 2021
30 Comments
Would love to see more Elk in central Washington. North central WA is one of the few places left in the sate with large areas of contiguous habitat. Let’s reduce the hunting pressure, increase the number of animals, and stop holding wild life responsible for low profits for grass farmers in the region.
We have been saying this for a long time. The special interest groups (Fruit Industry) are slowly selling out. WDFW should be able to help with crop damage like they do in other areas of the state. Let the Elk thrive!
I fully support this proposal and believe with the right management Elk hurts can once again be part of Washingtons bio diverse wildlife.
Restoring the native biodiversity of all our regions should be a priority. A healthy elk population is indicative of a healthy wild land and benefits us all.
A consistent review of these areas should be of high concern to WDFW. There is no reason why these areas shouldn’t have large populations of Elk and yet it seems like they concentrate their efforts on Special/Quality Elk units.
I support this petition
Elk should be allowed anywhere that they would thrive in Washington.
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I received word that the department is officially shifting their management strategy for our elk herds. It is honestly overwhelming to see this change come to life after all the worry and doubt I felt at the start. None of this happens without the 129 people who chose to speak …
August 9, 2021
Final supporters
Petition: to Increase North Central Washington Elk Populations
This is a proposal is for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to review current elk management strategies in northcentral Washington. Specifically in Game Management Units (GMUs) north of US 2, west of US 97, east of the Cascade crest and north to the Canadian border. These GMU-’s have elk habitat capable of supporting healthy elk herds. Currently they are subject to extended elk hunting seasons, open to any elk and any weapon. This management policy has prevented elk from becoming well-established within these GMUs with only small herds occurring in isolated pockets. We would like to have healthy elk populations for hunting, wildlife viewing and general diversity of species in the following GMUs; Chiwawa 245, Swakane 250, Slide Ridge 246, Entiat 247, Manson 243, Alta 242, Chiliwist 239, Gardner 231, Pearrygin 224, Chewuch 218, Pasayten 203, Pogue 233 and Sinlahekin 215. The long-term goal is to have thriving elk populations in appropriate habitat for future generations to experience . This petition is a grassroots effort to bring shareholders together in a collaborative process to influence public land and resource management policies.
Updates
June 9, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the future of our local elk herds. This momentum belongs entirely to the folks who started talking about these management policies long before I ever put this page together.
Reached 100 supporters
June 9, 2021
30 Comments
Lets make the correct conservation choice and creat opportunity and healthy herds for our future and other generations.
Would love to see more Elk in central Washington. North central WA is one of the few places left in the sate with large areas of contiguous habitat. Let’s reduce the hunting pressure, increase the number of animals, and stop holding wild life responsible for low profits for grass farmers in the region.
We have been saying this for a long time. The special interest groups (Fruit Industry) are slowly selling out. WDFW should be able to help with crop damage like they do in other areas of the state. Let the Elk thrive!
I fully support this proposal and believe with the right management Elk hurts can once again be part of Washingtons bio diverse wildlife.
Restoring the native biodiversity of all our regions should be a priority. A healthy elk population is indicative of a healthy wild land and benefits us all.
A consistent review of these areas should be of high concern to WDFW. There is no reason why these areas shouldn’t have large populations of Elk and yet it seems like they concentrate their efforts on Special/Quality Elk units.
I support this petition
Elk should be allowed anywhere that they would thrive in Washington.
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Lets make the correct conservation choice and creat opportunity and healthy herds for our future and other generations.