| Author |
Message |
Pierre Granger
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 10:29 am: | |
The state is looking to cut over 8 million dollars from the VDGIF budget!
Please email the governor and tell him that this is unfair! The funds for VDGIF are generated by us through fees and taxes on hunting and fishing equipment. Don't rob our funds.
governor@gov.state.va.us
Or call1-800-889-0229 state constituant line and they will send your state reps a message. We need your help now. |
HODY
| | Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 7:55 am: | |
Hey guys this is really easy, just call and give you name and address and tell them what you oppose. It takes 2 minutes. Dont let them rob OUR funds. |
TScottW99
| | Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 10:13 am: | |
I just sent my e-mail and will also call when I get off from work. Thank you for providing us with the contact information. Scott |
Coach
| | Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 6:43 am: | |
I called, Tell a Friend.
Coach |
blight
| | Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 6:37 pm: | |
Every Sportsman needs to reply to this issue |
HODY
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 7:49 am: | |
Hey guys I actually got a letter back from my delegate from the call I made. It basically said that they were looking at other options, rather than taking all of that money from the DGIF. Hopefully enogh of us will call to make them know we do not support the cuts. |
Pierre Granger
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 8:16 am: | |
I received an email response. Hope they are getting our message. |
TScottW99
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 8:41 am: | |
I never got a response back... but I heard on the news that Warrner gave $3,000,000 back to the VDGIF. It wasn't the whole $9,000,000 which he should have gave back but it is some. |
Pierre Granger
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 - 10:23 am: | |
This is a pretty good article listing the dangers we still face. They ask that we focus in on the senate. Please take a moment to call 1-800-889-0229.
http://www1.roanoke.com/outdoors/billcochran/ |
TScottW99
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 - 2:00 pm: | |
I just fired off another e-mail to everybody in the "Commonwealth". I hope they do the right thing. |
TScottW99
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2002 - 2:08 pm: | |
here's the e-mail I got back...
Governor Warner has asked me to reply to your letters regarding the budget issues for the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Your concern for the Department's funding and your support for its programs are indeed appreciated.
At this point, Governor Warner has proposed a number of Executive Amendments to the original proposed budget that would fully restore all funds that the Department receives from hunting and fishing license sales and recreational boating. With those amendments, he has restored more dollars to the Department than were restored to most other state agencies.
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees have also proposed budget amendments which restore funding to the Department. The Administration will continue to work with the Legislature to restore as much funding as possible.
Again, we appreciate your insights about our Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the services that it provides to our citizens. While my tenure as Secretary of Natural Resources has been just a few weeks, I share your high regard for the Department. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have questions or need further information.
W. Tayloe Murphy, Jr.
Secretary of Natural Resources |
Piedmont Gobbler
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2002 - 10:19 pm: | |
I got exactly the same letter tonight Tscott! Guess it was sent to all who protested the Governor's proposal.
PG |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 2:54 pm: | |
Spoke to the VADGIF folks at the Chantilly Sportman's Show and it is now down to 4 million dollars being taken from DGIF. The cards and letters are having an effect, so keep the pressure up ! |
Pierre Granger
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 8:58 am: | |
Our goal is zero cuts! Please keep the pressure up. |