We Have Turned a Corner

For years, many people assumed this fight was simply about “legalizing ferrets.”

But as this process has unfolded, something much larger has come into focus.

At this point, the issue is no longer just about ferrets.

It is about whether Californians have a meaningful right under the Administrative Procedure Act to petition their government for regulatory change — and whether agencies can sidestep that process through indefinite “further consideration” without ever truly acting on a petition.

We want to be honest and transparent about where things stand.

Our position is that the Fish and Game Commission violated both the spirit and protections of the Administrative Procedure Act by accepting Petition 2025-003 for “further consideration,” then leaving it in procedural limbo with no hearing, timetable, recommendation, or final determination.

That realization changed everything for us.

Because if that interpretation stands, then the petition process risks becoming little more than a waiting room with no clock and no clear exit.

This case has gradually evolved into a broader question of administrative fairness, accountability, and whether ordinary citizens can realistically use the petition process to seek regulatory change at all.

Ironically, the ferret issue may now be one of the clearest examples of the problem.

We are continuing forward carefully, thoughtfully, and truthfully. We are not interested in theatrics. We are interested in clarity, transparency, and lawful process.

And we remain deeply grateful to everyone helping us continue that effort — one Friday at a time.

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