SavageSun4x4
12-27-2005, 09:12 AM
In January, the Governor will appoint a new member to the AG&FC. They serve for 5 years and it is a volunteer position.
A candidate that seems to stand out is Lois Drinkwater Thompson. She is a hunter and comes from a hunting family. She is a retired schoolteacher from Scottsdale and competed in the 1968 Olympics. There are 5 other candidates to pick from.
The G&FC receives no money from the states General Fun. Instead license and tag fees along with matching federal funds provide over 70% of the total budget. That said: It should be a given that every resident of the state of AZ purchase a hunting or fishing license, whether or not you intend to use it. Just consider it a donation to keeping our lands well managed. If nothing, else consider it a ?land-use pass?.
What can you do?
1) Purchase a $25 hunting or fishing license, do so EVERY year.
2) Contact the governors? office supporting your choice of candidate for the G&FC. You may write and send a letter or send an e mail from http://www.governor.state.az.us/global/contact.htm
Letter:
The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Honorable Janet Napolitano
I request you support _____________________ as a commissioner on the board of the Arizona Game & Fish Commission.
I feel that their service to our community and state over the years has made a positive impact. I also believe they have the background and understanding required to serve on the board and provide the leadership vital for hunters, fishermen and off-highway vehicle operation sports. The rules, regulations, and management of our scarce resources must be managed for today?s enthusiast and conserved for tomorrow?s sports men and women.
Thank you for your support of _________________________ my choice for Arizona Game & Fish Commissioner.
Sincerely,
Joesheet D. Ragman
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Info about G&FC:
Under the provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes 17-231, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission establishes policy for the management, preservation, and harvest of wildlife. The Commission makes rules and regulations for managing, conserving, and protecting wildlife and fisheries resources, and safe and regulated watercraft and off-highway vehicle operations for the benefit of the citizens of Arizona.
The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to ARS 38-211. The Commission appoints the Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the Director serves as secretary to the Commission. Current Commission Members:
W. Hays Gilstrap, Chairman - Phoenix
Joe Melton - Yuma
Michael M. Golightly - Flagstaff
William H. McLean - Gold Canyon
Bob Hernbrode ? Tucson
www.azgfd.gov
A candidate that seems to stand out is Lois Drinkwater Thompson. She is a hunter and comes from a hunting family. She is a retired schoolteacher from Scottsdale and competed in the 1968 Olympics. There are 5 other candidates to pick from.
The G&FC receives no money from the states General Fun. Instead license and tag fees along with matching federal funds provide over 70% of the total budget. That said: It should be a given that every resident of the state of AZ purchase a hunting or fishing license, whether or not you intend to use it. Just consider it a donation to keeping our lands well managed. If nothing, else consider it a ?land-use pass?.
What can you do?
1) Purchase a $25 hunting or fishing license, do so EVERY year.
2) Contact the governors? office supporting your choice of candidate for the G&FC. You may write and send a letter or send an e mail from http://www.governor.state.az.us/global/contact.htm
Letter:
The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Honorable Janet Napolitano
I request you support _____________________ as a commissioner on the board of the Arizona Game & Fish Commission.
I feel that their service to our community and state over the years has made a positive impact. I also believe they have the background and understanding required to serve on the board and provide the leadership vital for hunters, fishermen and off-highway vehicle operation sports. The rules, regulations, and management of our scarce resources must be managed for today?s enthusiast and conserved for tomorrow?s sports men and women.
Thank you for your support of _________________________ my choice for Arizona Game & Fish Commissioner.
Sincerely,
Joesheet D. Ragman
*********************************
Info about G&FC:
Under the provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes 17-231, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission establishes policy for the management, preservation, and harvest of wildlife. The Commission makes rules and regulations for managing, conserving, and protecting wildlife and fisheries resources, and safe and regulated watercraft and off-highway vehicle operations for the benefit of the citizens of Arizona.
The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to ARS 38-211. The Commission appoints the Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the Director serves as secretary to the Commission. Current Commission Members:
W. Hays Gilstrap, Chairman - Phoenix
Joe Melton - Yuma
Michael M. Golightly - Flagstaff
William H. McLean - Gold Canyon
Bob Hernbrode ? Tucson
www.azgfd.gov