What an outrage. The person in charge of California’s Fish & Game Department actually is a hunter. OMG!! How horrible!
We need someone leading that department that will prevent any and all hunting and fishing in this State as well as champion those postions until the nation and the world follow suit.
Mountain Lions, Deer, Skunks & Trout have rights too!!! We need to band together to end these horrible practices.
Resign? He should be fired and then charged with murder. And since he planned on doing it and crossed State lines to do it … it’s a Federal Offense … so let’s get the Obama administration to charge him and then we can convict him on a death penalty charge … that will show him!

What a beautiful animal……

Liberals are always trying to tell us how to live!

Given his postion with the fish and game. How are we suppose to trust him to stand up and punish the people who do this in our state if he does this in his free time in other states. I’m sorry I feel he should resign. That animal did nothing to justify being killed. He went into his/her home and killed it for what?? Fun? Thats wrong!!!! Then to take that picture only makes it worse!!!!

“A photograph showing him holding the bloody carcass has been making it around the internet.” What an irresponsible statement by the reporter. There is no bloody carcass picture anywhere. You would think that a person in the position of “reporting” would be factual. Dan Richards, whether you like him or not, was hunting LEGALLY. Leave him alone.. What fine examples of bullying!

Disgusting, I can never understand what makes someone think they should take pride and pleasure in destroying another living creatures life.
He is not fit to hold the position he has as he clearly shows no regard for the protection of wildlife.

Did he break the law (not in Idaho)? And our Lt Governor still wants him to resign. Now we have a Lt Governor that wants to police the entire US. Good Grief Charlie Brown.

What does your “trusting him to stand up to” even mean? . Every thing he did was legal and law abiding, whether you LIKE it or not. He followed the law. So I would say he is TRUSTWORTHY!
He is in a position to watch over “Fish and Game”. They “punish” people all the time.. DFG spends a crazy amount of time tracking and arresting poachers and illegals who poach in our state. They track drug operations being conducted in our forests, They trap and remove nuisance animals. They track and remove lions and coyotes because city people ‘see” one and they get “scared”. They protect our waterways and the area along the shoreline. It’s really irritating how people operate and conduct themselves based on “feelings”, as though it was a valid component for making good decisions. We can still have a fondness for animals, but we have to use our heads especially when our hearts overrun us.

What he did was legal. Just because it is not legal in California does not mean he does not have the right to hunt for that animal in another state. To ask for him to step down is stupid and childish on Gavin’s behalf. If people have a problem with hunting, fine, but don’t chastise a person for doing what is perfectly legal.

Can you tell me how he is not “FIT” to hold the position?

If done here in California it would be illegal, but this was in Idaho and no laws were broken. I am a California liberal, but I am a sane rational thinking liberal. And no California laws were broken. Has he been derelict in preforming his duties as commissioner? No. Did he break any California law that says he cannot travel to another state and hunt an animal that is not legal to hunt in California? NO. What has he done that he should resign his post? Nothing. Therefore he has preformed his appointed duties and has no reason to resign. As stated above where’s the blood?

do as i say not what as i do ,this guy is a elitist state worker who is out of touch with the job that he gets paid hundreds of thousands of $$$ to govern, fire him with no be pension or benifits,make him a exsample for otheres that the people make the rules

One of these days. We will understand we law for everything but stuped reporters. He was legally hunting. These reporter has done more harm. He should be fired

agreed!

What do you expect from a LT Gov that wants to control our lives from cradle to grave. You don’t break any laws are completely legal, and still get in trouble.

Yes I am a liberal and like P.E.T.T.A. People for the Treatment of Tasty Animals- baist & barbeque don’t burn them

It seems that he was hunting LEGALLY, so I don’t see what the issue is.If he hunts legally in another state, that has no bearing on legalities in California. It does not mean that he would not enforce the laws and rules of California.

Californians should follow the law, just like he did. There is no reason he should lose his job.

He did nothing wrong. Whats wrong with all these hippies. ok to step on an ant but not harvest a cat?

and lawfully taken in the great state of Idaho.

well lets start,this guy has rules to follow as a public official,laws in ca.that department he governs is a conservitive department of animal resources, killing animals that are illegal ca. means none killing of that animal.state lines is just that a line , animals have no sense on lines. The head guy needs to set exsamples,and this ,was a very poor exsample that needs him to be fired for.othere countries killing certain races of people is o.k

so no cop that issued a DUI should ever legally have a drink in his home? your logic makes is not sound….

Legal yes, moral not for a person in his position.

If you are one of the people calling for this mans resignation, answer this one question before you feel the need to chime in. How far do you want to take this manner of thinking? Yes what he did was illegal in California, but he wasn’t in California. If you are a resident of California, do you really want a speeding ticket from CHP next time your observed out of state violating the maximum speed law of California? How about being arrested by the police for a legal act in another state that is a crime in California? Before anyone starts painting with such a broad brush, they should really think about the precedent that will be set.

New depths of stupid… Gavin and the rest of the Dumbs, taking positions like this is why the public holds you in such contempt. Get a clue!

He did nothing wrong- why r they wasting time on such an issue? California should have a season on mountain lions, the population is soaring, not enough deer for them to hunt, so they attack cats, dogs, livestock, and humans! Have a season sell some tags make some money for the state-

dear Bill Clinton.. get an education. there is no such thing as the “conservitive department of animal resource” and it is LEGAL TO KILL ANIMALS IN CA … with a Depredation permit. It is ILLEGAL TO >>HUNT<< MTN LIONS. IN CA

READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION..

http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRITE FAX OR CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY… RIGHT NOW…
NEED HELP??? SAMPLE LETTER…

http://www.outdoorheritage.org/legislative.php#232

He was hunting legally, He did nothing to resign for. He should sue the idiot Lt. Governor………in fact he should sue him civilly for harassment and slander.

The Lt. Governor should resign and go back to the toilet of San Francisco.

If he is concerned about cruelty to animals , he should clean up S.F’s china town, go in any market there and see how animals are abused…….oh, no, that is their culture………

i did not read all but, animals must be taken for thier own survival.
calif. issues hunting lic. every year to thin and keep stock of all races in the animal world healthy. get the f–k over it.
oh yea, i live in whinning cry baby state of i’m better than thou.
my state of, my opion should be invoked upon all others.
wow what b.s.

Get a life LIBERAL

He should be fired for abject stupidity. But wait, this is a government employee who did not break the law – THEY CAN’T FIRE HIM. He’s protected by his stinking public employee union. He’s being asked to please, pretty please, resign. If this was an embarrassing, gone viral situation with a private sector employee, most especially top level management, firing would be instant. Just shows once again, how corrupt and unaccountable government is at all levels.

You LIBERALS are why this great state is broke your ways of thinking have destriode California

He did nothing illegal. Fire the Lt Govener.

Aww thats just his pet cat Reggie!

Someone needs to call for Gavin Newsom’s Resignation for stirring up such foolishness! Its a waste of Taxpayers dollars not to mention completely ignorant! No “justified” court would ever convict someone in the State of California for a legal act in Idaho!

he’s a loser who takes joy in snuffing the life out of a vibrant creature that did nothing to deserve this fate. I hope karma catches up to him.

they need to have open season in ca

Your a big man TOM so bend over and take it like a MAN…

its interesting to see how many feel that it is okey to kill some thing just because its legal,this story and the picture make me realize how little value people put on life,any life.

destriode – really? Come on TOM, get a clue…

So it’s bad for the Director of Fish & Game to legally hunt … are you going to get upset over his fishing trips also?
Should the Director of Education be fired for having a College Diploma?
Should the Director of Agriculture be fired for eatting apple? (Sure hope no one ever sees him cracking a walnut open!)

Why should he resign? He shot the Mountain Lion legally in Idaho.

Gavin Newsom shouldn’t be asking you to resign, it wasn’t illegal!!!

Mr. Richards has done nothing wrong! He was hunting legally under sanction of an Idaho hunting license. Lt. Gov. Newsom and the forty Democrat State Assembly members who are requesting Mr. Richard’s resignation are out of line and apparently don’t realize that California needs and expects leadership for economic growth, not reacting to emotional peer pressure. The hunters who purchase hunting licenses and permits for the privilege of hunting have contributed more monies to the conservation of nature than those who oppose hunting. Leave Mr. Richards alone!

Well said MIchael Kindle

It is obvious that Mr. Richards is a good match for his job- he clearly loves the outdoors and outdoor sports. Having an affinity for hunting and honoring the hunting laws do nothing but highlight his fitness for his position. I would much rather see an avid sportsman who enjoys vigorous outdoor exercise in his post than some milk-toast desk-jockey who cannot comprehend the public who are most involved with his line of work!

It may be legal but it outrageously offensive to many. It speaks to his state of mind and doesn’t speak well of his ability to manage Fish & Game. I say he should go!

Spoken like a true cougar.

Richards did nothing Wrong1 How about Newsom having sex with his best friends wife! If she was older than Gavin; he bagged a Cougar!

Get your facts straight – he is not a government employee. HE was appointed to the Commission and only receives per diem for meetings he attends…no salary, no union.

” It doesn’t speak well of his ability to manage Fish & Game”? How is this? Can you explain?
There is nothing anywhere that speaks to his ability to manage anything.. but one could assume he manages himself well.. He did everything according to the law..

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/lion.html
Again it is not illegal to KILL a mountain lion in California.. It is however ILLEGAL to HUNT them here.

I agree..Who better to be in this position than someone who knows about the sports they are protecting…

http://www.ltg.ca.gov/m_contact.asp Contact your Lt Governor and tell him!

Actually Chinatown is regularly visited and busted for poaching and selling “parts”. Why aren’t these whiners yammering about that?? Thanks Dan Richards.. for busting illegal animal harvesting and sales.

http://www.ltg.ca.gov/m_contact.asp Contact your Lt Governor and tell him!

http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRITE FAX OR CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY… RIGHT NOW…
NEED HELP??? SAMPLE LETTER…

http://www.outdoorheritage.org/legislative.php#232

Hey (you) then tell me what happened to California

God put animals on this earth for a reason, not to be killed by EGOTISTIAL MEN!!! Mountain Lions are not eaten, this man is a jerk and should be Fired!!!! He has no right to kill a Mountain Lion let them do the job they were put here for. How would a human like to be killed for sport? Shame on the news for giving him the time of day. What an ass.

jjUST LOVE ALL YOU KILLERS!!!!

LET’S FOCUS ON WHATS IMPORTANT,LIKE THE FUTURE OF THIS COUNTRY. WE’RE LOSING EVERY PRINCIPAL WE WERE FOUNDED ON. COME ON PEOPLE…..REALLY, THIS ASS DOSEN’T DESERVE THE TIME OF DAY. I HOPE SOME DAY A MOUNTAIN LION TAKES HIM OUT

Right KAT lets get rid of Gavin Newsom what utter nonsencecoming from a government official down right embarassing for a matter of fact that cat would kill any of you and eat you in nothing flat. I am sure the ranchers ,in the area are glad that there is one less monster lion to kill little calves and lambykins. I saw my first m l killed at age 5 my gram shoot him out of a tree(branch over chicken enclosure)boy was that exciting, loved it.

I offer the following modest suggestion to resolve this issue.

Drop a couple of mountain lions into Richards’ living room some evening while the family’s dining. F*X could film it, a kind of karmic reality show. The guy’d have a fair chance, which is more than the cat had.

http://lookingglass.blog.co.uk/2012/03/02/hey-bungalow-bill-12981921/

Of course they are eaten. Thats why we hunt. He DID eat this animal.

I offer another Suggestion. Impeach any politician that has traveled to Las Vegas or Reno and openly gambled. California law is California law RIGHT

What a bunch of mamby pambys. I’ll bet every da-n one of you animal lovers eat, turkey, chicken,lamb, steak, hamberger, pork chops, veal, fish, rabbit, squirell, pheasant etc, you should all be ashamed eating them thar
critters jealous little creeps that would not know HOW to go hunting, poor babies, itty,bitty anermol lovers.

silly city boy

Do you eat meat? If so, should we drop hogs and bulls in your home? If you eat meat, the animals you eat didn’t have a “fair chance.”

I like how irrational hippies discriminate against the animal kingdom. A cow, pig, chicken, lamb, tuna, deer, elk, etc. are just as beautiful as a cougar.

So why it is okay to kill and eat all those other animals, but not a cougar?

I hope you never crack a single smile when eating food, as something had to die for it. Obviously if you smile or are happy about your sustenance, you are a psychopath.

Also, don’t be happy at all when inside your home, as animals had to be forefully displaced from the area, most likely resulting in many deaths when they have to struggle to fit into an unfamiliar territory. Then even more animals were killed/displaced to make the lumber your home is built from.

So you’ve never eaten meat or killed a bug in your life? Should it be illegal?

Please tell me which verse in the Bible states we cannot eat mountain lions. I’m sure the people during Jesus’s time weren’t picky with their food and ate predators if they could hunt and kill them. The only reason most people eat herbivores/omnivores is because they are easier to farm in mass quantities. However, tuna are farmable and are predatory animals. Is it wrong to eat them?

“How would a human like to be killed for sport? Shame on the news for giving him the time of day. What an ass.”

How would you like to be farmed and killed for food? I bet you wouldn’t. Is it wrong to eat cows and pigs then?

Ya probably go huntin’ because you’re all alone…I haven’t eaten any animal for the last 25 years, but you, enjoy your bypass !

STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CALI FISH AND GAME AGENDA:
RECEIPT OF HEARING OFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS ON LICENSE AND PERMIT
ITEMS.
I. DIANE DRAGOTTO-WILLIAMS (WILDHAVEN RANCH) – DENIAL OF WILDLIFE
REHABILITATION PERMIT RENEWAL.

AND THEY ARE NOT BIASED?????

Why does that make them biased? They upheld a judges ruling. I don’t get your point.