DesertBull Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Anyone know this guy? He is a Condor hugger, that's all I know. Get ready to turn in your lead bullets. July 2, 2008 Gov. Janet Napolitano today appointed Norman W. Freeman of Chino Valley to serve on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. He replaces Michael Golightly, whose term expired this year. The governor nominated Freeman on Feb. 20, and his nomination was transmitted to the Arizona Senate for confirmation. The Senate took no formal action during the legislative session, so in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-211 (, the governor made the appointment, effective today. Freeman’s nomination will be transmitted to the Senate again for consideration during the 2009 legislative session. He will remain a commissioner for one year and must be confirmed by the Senate on or before July 2, 2009. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve on the Game and Fish Commission,” says Freeman. “As an Arizona native, the outdoors has always been a passion of mine. Wildlife is one of our state’s most valuable natural resources, and it is facing challenges from our exponential growth. I’m looking forward to giving back to our community and helping to meet those challenges.” Freeman brings a diverse background to the commission, with experience in technology development, broadcast and land use issues. His work with wildlife has been extensive. Among other business ventures, he is the founder of Elemental Technology, a firm that developed wildlife tracking software for wildlife biologists and regulatory bodies. In 1994, he founded “Wildflight,” a privately funded operation to relocate wildlife, using corporate and private aircraft to move many species, including black bears, owls, hawks, eagles, osprey, and California condors. Freeman has been extensively involved with California condor conservation, participating in the California Condor Recovery Team – a multi-agency team including the Arizona Game and Fish Department – which defined the federal protocol for moving this endangered species. He also co-authored a successful behavior modification program to reduce the juvenile predation of young California condors by coyotes. Freeman’s technology experience includes the development of telemetry and control systems for high-efficiency irrigation and municipal water systems. He also developed software and tracking technology that helped market loyalty-building programs for major league baseball teams. Freeman grew up in the family radio business and worked in television as a director and engineer. Among his other activities, Freeman currently serves as a board member of the Chino Valley Irrigation District and is a former vice chair of the Chino Valley Planning and Zoning Commission. He is currently the president of the Carousel Charity Horse Show, past president of the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Arizona, is a licensed instrument pilot, and is a member of the National Rifle Association and the Farm Bureau. "We welcome Norm Freeman to the commission and look forward to working with him," said Commission Chair Bill McLean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Every thing I have heard about him has been good, plus I think he is a step up from who he is replacing. I also heard he won't be swayed by a couple of the current commissioners. I am on a wait and see with him, I have been sort of pleased with what we have seen from Commissioner Martin so far, from waht I expected that was the worst choice ever and she is far and away better than two others on the commission. We have to hope commissioners Woodhouse, Martin, and Freeman back us, because there are a couple of others that have their own agenda and don't care what we think, see, or expect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Didn't Martin side with the anti's on the lion hunts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I believe she did, but there was also a big group of houndsman, the AZGFD, and others that put forth that lion hunt proposal. If we are talking about the three month closure for most units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Im with Mr. Gaines on this one. Wait and see. Im slightly troubled by the condor stuff, but he coyote behavior modification is even more troubling. He is from Chino so he cant be all bad. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Other than being a member of the NRA I didn't see squat on his resume that suggests that he's a hunter or supports hunting. In fact it seems to me that it reads more like a liberal tree hugger type. Like the rest of you, we'll just have to wait and see??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Some of the words like "Condor" and experienced with " land issues" raises a red flag in my mind! Time will tell. Not trying to stir the pot, but our commission should be made up of true hunters and sportsman that actually have a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted July 3, 2008 "He also co-authored a successful behavior modification program to reduce the juvenile predation of young California condors by coyotes." What the heck is this all about? Whose behavior is being modified - condors or coyotes? Are they out putting shock collars on coyotes? I say modify coyote predation by removing as many as you can from the food chain? That will help all game species. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 3, 2008 "He also co-authored a successful behavior modification program to reduce the juvenile predation of young California condors by coyotes." What happened to survival of the fittest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 3, 2008 How long before the G&F want to start moving Condor's into areas like Cataract Canyon in Unit 10, Kendrick and Humphries Peaks in unit 7, heck's Gate and 4 Peaks in unit 22? Not because they are concerned for Condor's but to justify closing roads and keeping people out of the "their" land? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 all you hafta do is look at the name of the guy that appointed him. our governor has his own agenda and it doesn't include us being able to hunt and fish. anybody this guy appoints is gonna be a commie. looks to me like some sort of confict of ineterest for him to be on there anyway. i'd like to know when the last time he shot a deer was. the same for all the jokers on the commission. i don't think there is even one that hunts big game on regular basis. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I'm with Snapshot and Lark on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Did you guys/gals get that email form Arizona Sportsman that stated the AZGF had an opportunity to vote and keep the 7.5 million dollars from being swept into the Arizona Budget, but they all decided to take no position on it. All sems pretty spineless to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Did you guys/gals get that email form Arizona Sportsman that stated the AZGF had an opportunity to vote and keep the 7.5 million dollars from being swept into the Arizona Budget, but they all decided to take no position on it. All sems pretty spineless to me. Not surprising. They are all appointed sheep of the Govna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted July 3, 2008 It was a petition that the sportsmens groups put together to oppose the sweeps, the commission would not sign on to it. The sweeps were probably going to happen anyway, but it would have been great to see the commission side with the hunting groups on this and show opposition and fight for the money that the department needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
