https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/aug/15/governor-orders-fish-and-wildlife-commission-inves/

So now the corrupt Commission are turning their minions on WDFW Director Susewind, saying he's the problem. That's politics these days.

Here's my 2cents:

I know it's cool these days to hate all WDFW and their policies, but sometimes that resulting frustration should be traced upstream to the Commission. I've dealt with some management WDFW staff that seem to have been there too long and are ineffective. I dealt with Director Kelly Susewind directly too, both in small group meetings and also directly, 1:1 and on the phone. He is an overworked, normal and nice guy, and I'm damn glad he's the Director. This position, as well as the Regional Managers, are often forced to be "puppets on a string" as far as what they can do under the chain of command, with the Commission and then the Gov's office at the top. This attack on Susewind came from him voicing his observations (which happen to coincide with the sportsfishing complaints) about some Commission members conduct, with those same members working under the guise of being self-appointed royalty.
So Kelly Susewind saw a chance for change and took it. Immediately following, those under scrutiny fired back with immediate counter-accusations against Susewind. How low and predictable.

I back Kelly. He's a good guy, he does as much as he can in a disfunctional agency (which is not his fault.) But he's trying to change it, and he's stepped up and put his job on the line with a call to investigate the Commission's conduct. I hope you guys agree, and take a minute to participate and back this opportunity for change at the top, where it matters most. I think we're lucky to have him onboard at WDFW.

I've emailed the Gov, the Chair, and will email Kelly directly to voice support, and to back his initiative. He's earned at least that much.