1. CALL TO ORDER
Approval of Minutes (Commission)
Commissioners' Discussion
Deputy Director's Report (Larry Peck, Deputy Director)
Budget Update (Ron McQueen)

2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting.

3. SEA LION / FISHERIES INTERACTIONS - Briefing:
Department staff along with Garth Griffin, ESA Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, will brief the Commission on marine mammal laws and actions that may be undertaken by the state and individuals to control sea lions.

Staff Report:
Rocky Beach, Wildlife Diversity Division Manager,
Steve Jeffries, Marine Mammal Investigator, Wildlife Program, and
Guy Norman, Region Five Director, Director's Office

4. COMMERCIAL WILD SHELLFISH RULES - ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments that would establish a new emerging commercial fishery for commercial harvest of wild embedded shellfish from private property. Action on this item was continued by Commission vote during the September 15, 2005, conference call meeting. Department staff recommends further continuation of these rules to a future Commission meeting.

AMENDMENTS:
- WAC 220-52-018, Clams--Gear; and WAC 220-52-020, Clams--Commercial harvest;
NEW SECTIONS:
- WAC 220-88D-010, Emerging commercial fishery--Commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster shellfish fishery on nonstate tidelands and bedlands;
- WAC 220-88D-020, Designation of the commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster harvest on nonstate lands as an emerging commercial fishery;
- WAC 220-88D-030, Eligibility to participate in the nonstate lands commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster shellfish fishery; and
- WAC 220-88D-040, Nonstate lands commercial wild clams, mussels, and oysters--Application requirements--Survey and notification requirements-- Incidental take prohibited.

Staff Report:
Evan Jacoby, Rules Coordinator, Enforcement Program; and
Lisa Veneroso, Shellfish Policy Lead, Intergovernmental Resource Management (IRM)

PUBLIC INPUT (This Item Only)

5. LANDS 20/20 VISION - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on a vision statement for Department lands that clearly defines the role of the Department in acquiring and managing lands for fish and wildlife. This vision statement: "Lands 20/20: A Clear Vision for the Future" has recently been published and will guide land transactions and management for the future.

Staff Report:
Mark Quinn, Lands Division Manager, Wildlife Program;
Tim Smith, Special Assistant and
Margen Carlson, Transportation Planning Specialist, IRM

6. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS - DECISION:
The Commission will consider approval of various proposed land transactions:

1. Proposed Acquisition of 359 acres of elk habitat, Upper Yakima River, Kittitas County.
2. Proposed Acquisition of 62 acres for waterfowl and salmon, Padillia Bay, Skagit County.
3. Proposed Acquisition of 49 acres for salmon habitat restoration, Dungeness River, Clallam County.
4. Proposed Donation of 13 acres for waterfowl habitat, Chehalis Valley, Grays Harbor County.

Staff Report:
Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program

7. "SCHOOL FIRE;" WOOTEN WILDLIFE AREA -- Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on a small fire, which broke out on the Wooten Wildlife Area in Southeast Washington's Columbia County on August 5, 2005.

Staff Report:
Mark Quinn, Lands Division Manager, Wildlife Program, and
Kevin Robinette, Region One Wildlife Program Manager

8. ADOPTION OF PRIVATE LANDS ACCESS COMMISSION POLICY C6002 AND RULES -- ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to:
(removed)

8. WILEY SLOUGH & LEQUE ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS - Briefing:
Department staff along with Dan Golner, Biologist, Ducks Unlimited, will brief the Commission on the Wiley Slough and Leque Island Restoration Projects, which are located on the Skagit Wildlife Area.

Staff Report:
Lora Leschner, Region Four Wildlife Program Manager, and
Brian Williams, Habitat Biologist, Habitat Program

9. HISTORY OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER COMPACT - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on the history of the Columbia River Compact, which is a congressionally ratified agreement between Washington and Oregon concerning joint regulation of fishing in the Columbia River.

Staff Report:
Bill Tweit, Columbia River Policy Lead, (IRM);
Fronda Woods Assistant Attorney General; and
Guy Norman, Regional Director, Director's Office

10. COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON AND STURGEON ALLOCATION - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission in preparation for the November 3, 2005, joint Washington/Oregon Commission meeting.

Staff Report:
Bill Tweit, Columbia River Policy Lead, IRM;
Cindy LeFleur, Columbia River Policy Coordinator, IRM; and
Guy Norman, Regional Director, Director's Office

11. COLUMBIA RIVER INITIATIVE / WATER PARTNERSHIP - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Columbia River Initiative.

Staff Report:
Bill Tweit, Columbia River Policy Lead, IRM;
Teresa Scott, Natural Resource Policy Analyst, IRM:, and
Gerry O'Keefe, Department of Ecology

12. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting.

RECESS

13. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting.

14. COASTAL RECREATIONAL HALIBUT FISHERY - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Coastal Recreational Halibut Fishing

Staff Report:
Michele Culver, Marine Fish Policy Lead, and
Phil Anderson, Special Assistant to the Director, IRM

15. COASTAL DUNGENESS CRAB FISHERY LE 200 PROPOSAL - ACTION:
The Commission will consider taking policy actions related to the Coastal Dungeness Crab Fishery LE 200 Proposal.

Staff Report:
Heather Reed, Coastal Dungeness Crab Fishery Manager, Fish Program

PUBLIC INPUT (This Item Only)

16. COASTAL DUNGENESS CRAB FISHERY BUOY TAG RULES - ACTION:
The Commission will consider policy actions related to Coastal Dungeness Crab Pot Buoy Tag Implementation.

Staff Report:
Phil Anderson, Special Assistant to the Director, Intergovernmental Resource Management;
Heather Reed, Coastal Dungeness Crab Fishery Manager, Fish Program;
Frank Hawley, License Division Manager, Business Services

PUBLIC INPUT (This Item Only)

17. 2005-06 PUGET SOUND CRAB FISHERY IN-SEASON UPDATE - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on the 2005-2006 Puget Sound recreational crab fishery.

Staff Report:
Lisa Veneroso, Sellfish Policy Lead, Intergovernmental Resource Management;
Rich Childers, Shellfish Policy Coordinator and
Annette Hoffmann, Quantitative Science Lead, Fish Program

18. HAGFISH TRIAL FISHERY RULES - ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments to:

WAC 220-88D-01000, Designation of the hagfish pot fishery as an emerging commercial fishery
WAC 220-88D-02000, Emerging commercial fishery - Eligibility for trial permits - Incidental catch
WAC 220-88D-03000, Hagfish pot trial fishery - Season and gear WAC 220-88D, Hagfish pot trial fishery - Logbook required

Staff Report:
Morris Barker, Ph.D., State Marine Resource Manager, Fish Program

PUBLIC INPUT (This Item Only)

19. SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS:
The Commission will review the current status list of requests and consider new requests.

20. 2006 COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR - ACTION:
The Commission will review and consider proposed dates and locations to establish the 2006 meeting calendar.

21. 2006 SPORTFISH RULES - Briefing:
Department staff will brief the Commission on the 2006-2007 Sportfish Rule Proposals.

Staff Report:
Ross Fuller, Fish Program Division Manager

22. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.

23. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. We encourage the public to share views of Department programs and issues of concern during this portion of the meeting.

ADJOURN