What does conservation mean to you? On this episode a panel fo sportsman and woman sat down and had anothing fireside chat with a Washingon State Deparmtnet of Fish and Wildlife commission member to ask just that question. This time it was Chair woman Barbara Baker. The people asking the tough questions to Chair Baker were Charles Whitwam, The founder and president of  @howlforwildlife , Dane Czarnecki, Will Christian the  @nextgenerationhunter  , Gary Strassburg, Marie Neumiller of  @inlandnw916  and Ryan Garrett of Blue Ridge Firearms who was able to facilitate the meeting with Chair Baker.

A group of outdoorsman consisitng of your return favorites like Dane and Mike along with Ryan Garrett, Gary Strasburg Will Cristison Anthiny Smith Joel Swecker and some others join in along the way like Doug Boze, Washington state department of fish and wildlife commissioner Tim Regan. In an effort to gain more transparency a group of Washington resident outdoorsman and woman are reaching out to the WDFW commission members. So in the second meeting with one we speek with Tim Regan about his thoughts on the bear hunting debacle in washington, the apparent attack on hunting and the new Game Manegment Policy that has been introduced.

A group of sportman from Washington State consisting of Josh Caple, James Forslund of Bear Country Outrdoors, Joel Swecker of Black River Taxidermy Will Christison Mike Herz of the American Bear Foundation Washington Chapter, Dane Czarneki,  are joined by CommissionerJohn Lehmkuhl for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for a discuission to clear up a lot of questions and concerns that alot of hunters and anglers in the state of Washington Have with the current climate with the current commision. John agreed to give some of his time to better help create more transparency and discussion between commissioners and the people of the state. This was, I believe a productive conversation and a very civil one while still hashing out some differences. For those who are interested in any studies or topics discussed there are links below as reference.

INTRO SONG IS ”BRONCO” By Cody Beebe On this episode of The Bulletin we cover some stories to do with the wolf population wants in Colorado. The WDFW commissioner who has broken state law by being on the commission, The clown show in the whitehouse and their attempt at making hunting and fishing harder, along with some other good stories. Tune in and let me know what you think. CLINK LINKS BELOW FOR FULL STORIES ON WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

I am joined by Charles Whitwam the founder of Howl For Wildlife, a young enthusiastic hunter Dane Czarnecki, along with Mike Herz a board Member of the new Washington chapter of the American Bear Foundation. I was also joined by the Author of multiple books inluding ”The Ultimate Guide To Black Bear Hunting” and his most recent book ”Calling’ Cougars abnd Cagin’ Cats”, Douglas Boze, Doug is also the President of the newly found chapter in washington state of The American Bear Foundation.

A new series of The Broadside Podcast where I try to bring you short weekly episodes with news stories and current events happening in the hunting and outdoor world in the Pacific Northwest. howlforwildlife.org

I sit down with Dane Czarnecki, Gary Strassburg, Jake Collier, and Brian Leets. We discus the efforts and work these guys are putting in at commission meetings here in Washington state with the department of fish and wildlife. We chat a bit about how to get involved, a playbook for people who want their voice heard at meetings and what is upcoming in their efforts. we also get to talk with Jake about what his company One Outdoors is and how to reach them about the awesome opportunities they offer.

Joined by co-owner of Bear Country Outdoors, James Forslund. We talk all that is bear hunting in washington state and how to continue the tradition that is hunting along with what to look forward to coming from the guys at Bear Country Outdoors

Interview with Gubernatorial candidate in Washington state, Semi Bird

Youth Outdoors Unlimited Founder Cindy Carpenter explains how the Washington based non profit provides hunting and fishing experiences for terminally ill and physically disabled youth.