This ordinance, as proposed, will be a direct affront to the local landowners, recreational shooters and hunters of Thurston County, Washington State, and all who visit Thurston County from out of state for these outdoor opportunities. It will be depriving property owners of their right to utilize their land as they see fit, and depriving recreational shooters and hunters of their right to legally and safely utilize public waterways, public lands, and private lands. It will also be imposing hardships on many communities and businesses that rely on local and out-of-county revenue from hunting and shooting activities. The Thurston County Commissioners need to take into account the amount of money spent by hunters and shooters in all aspects of our economy: hotels, motels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, grocery stores, gas stations, guide services, permit and license fees, tourism, etc.

We need to STOP these unjustified restrictions from being imposed here and now! If we don’t push back now, similar restrictions will be most definitely be imposed in other counties, and other states. Take a stand to protect your rights and sign the petition!