The below commentary was shared with the California Fish & Game Commission, during public comments (Agenda Item 2) of their 12/11/24 meeting in Sacramento CA. Mike Costello is a HOWL contributor who lives in California, and is intent on bringing stakeholders together for the uncomfortable but necessary process of getting ahead of an impending crisis, where wolf, bear and mountain lion population far exceed the available carrying capacity that current prey species populations support.

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On Jan 11th and 12th 2023 the California Wildlife Resource Committee will meet to discuss a variety of topics. These discussions often lead to what the Commission will eventually vote on.    

Of note: 

• Petition 2021-017 - submitted by fellow California sportsmen Dan Ryan to address updated seasons, opportunities, tag/point issues and more.
• Black Bear Management Plan - the department should have an updated plan this year.   We want to do our part in asking for 2nd bear tags, spring seasons, earlier seasons and more. 
• Elk Hunting opportunities - this is already department supported and would add 112 elk hunting tags to the current amount. 

Here's how you get involved:

Email action - send a note of support to the WRC here - we'll be delivering the emails at the WRC meeting. 

Speak to the WRC - sign up here and we'll send you notes and links to help as well.

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