#1846179 - 03/19/10 10:53 PM
Re: I would like to say something!
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Yodel Dog
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I guess the legislature could let you pay your license dollars into TDEC and let them set the seasons......
Do any other states do this? Are other states' DNR the same as TDEC?
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#1846269 - 03/20/10 05:07 AM
Re: I would like to say something!
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Tree Tramp
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I have a feeling unless TWRA isn't saved, you ain't seen "tweaking" yet.  Did I miss something,why does TWRA need saving? Yeah some east TN political wingnut is trying to get TWRA ousted over some smallmouth regulations on Norris Lake is what i have so far.  WOW,well come on over to Dale.....nevermind shhhh
Yeah nevermind is right FH.
We had a similar slot change at DH a few years back with a more restrictive slot and low and behold the fishing improved. Imagine that!! If they're too ignorant to see it over there then let em have the old slot TWRA. They can scratch their heads and wonder why the big smallmouth aint biting. Dragging TWRA in the mud for trying to help your fishery improve. Morons! Amazing. Emails sent.
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#1846300 - 03/20/10 06:42 AM
Re: I would like to say something!
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Beekeeper
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“We felt it is important to make all those affected by the operation of the TWRA and the TWRC aware of what could possibly happen,” said Carter in an e-mailed news release. “We did not want our constituents or anyone else to find out about this at the 11th hour. Knowing where we stand with both the House and the Senate at this moment, our agency felt an obligation not only to the sportsmen of Tennessee, but all citizens who enjoy boating and wildlife watching, to let them know of the situation and the potential consequences regarding the future of the TWRA and its governing body, the TWRC."
What are the "potential consequences"?
If the legislature does not extend TWRA/TWRC this legislative session, then starting July 1 of this year TWRA will begin winding down. If there is no action in the 2011 legislative session TWRA will cease to exist July 1, 2011. I understand that, but are you telling me management of our wildlife will cease to exist? No more hunting?
I think the change would be for the worse. Currently in the state of TN the TWRA is run by professionals with very little interference from the politicians of the state. The money that is in TWRA's budget comes from the hunters and fishermen in this state and it is used exclusively for the things that concern them directly.
The lifetime license money is held in a fund and only the interest is used out of that fund. What do you think the legislature do if it had access to that money that was put there by sportsmen and only sportsmen? Just look at the Social Security Trust fund that has been decimated by politicians to fund other programs. We need to have professionals managing our wildlife and the money we pay to allow them to do so.
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#1846407 - 03/20/10 08:37 AM
Re: I would like to say something!
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Remi1187
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I have a feeling unless TWRA isn't saved, you ain't seen "tweaking" yet.
ROGER THAT !!!!!!!!
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#1846539 - 03/20/10 10:38 AM
Re: I would like to say something!
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BSK
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I understand that, but are you telling me management of our wildlife will cease to exist? No more hunting?
The agency would cease to exist and wildlife management decisions would be made by the legislature (seasons/limits).
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#1846573 - 03/20/10 11:17 AM
Re: I would like to say something!
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Carlos Viagra
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If this were to happen, who would be responsible for the law enforcement side of the deal? Regular county officers might put some green britches on and become cross dressers. Squirrel cops\Barney all under one job description.
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#1846616 - 03/20/10 12:30 PM
Re: I would like to say something!
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BigSatt
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I just finished e-mailing my Rep. and my Senator about this issue.
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#1846658 - 03/20/10 01:45 PM
Re: I would like to say something!
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CopperHead77
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I just finished e-mailing my Rep. and my Senator about this issue.
What's those email addresses BigSatt?
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#1846670 - 03/20/10 02:00 PM
Re: I would like to say something!
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BigSatt
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I just finished e-mailing my Rep. and my Senator about this issue.
What's those email addresses BigSatt?
Go to this link, WJ, and find your Senator and Rep.. Their e-mail addresses will be listed.
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/
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#1846704 - 03/20/10 02:52 PM
Re: I would like to say something!
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plinker22
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Just sent my Rep and Senator an e-mail as well.
Then I sent Rep. Chad Faulkner an e-mail as well. His was not as nice. Gurrrrrrr!
Let your elected officials know your feeling guys. Write them now!
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