FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
MEETING via VIDEO CONFERENCE
July 18, 2008 -
6:00 p.m.
Olympia, Washington
and
Spokane, Washington
ATTENDANCE:
Commission (Olympia)
Department (Olympia)
Miranda Wecker, Vice Chair
Peggy Crain, Wildlife Program
Shirley Solomon
Katey Jones, Wildlife Program
Jim Eby, Information Services
Jeff Summitt, Enforcement Program
Commission Staff:
Public (Olympia)
Susan Yeager
Curt Miller
Nancy Burkhart
Donna Snow
Jack Laufer
Commission (Spokane)
Public (Spokane)
Gary Douvia
B.J. Thorniley, WA Trappers, WA for Wildlife Conservation
George Orr
Suzanne Schreiner
P. Kyle Webb
Fred Zitterkopt, Inland NW Wildlife Council
Department (Spokane)
Jim Haas
John Andrews, Region 1 Director
Mike Justice
Kevin Robinette
Donny Martorello
Dave Ware
Vice Chair
Wecker called the video conference all to order at 6:02 p.m.
COUGAR MANAGEMENT – RULE BRIEFING AND PUBLIC HEARING:
Donny Martorello briefed the Commission on proposed amendments to cougar hunting regulations that would implement 2008 legislation (ESHB 2438) that extends the existing pilot program allowing use of dogs to pursue and kill cougar in specific counties for three additional years. The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments at its August 8-9, 2008, meeting in Lynnwood.
- WAC 232-28-285, 2008-2009 Pilot cougar hunting seasons with the aid of dogs;
- WAC 232-28-272, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 Black bear and cougar hunting seasons and regulations; and
- WAC 232-12-243, Public safety cougar removals.
The following individuals provided oral testimony on the proposed amendments:
- Donna Snow
- Bobbie Thorniley
- Fred Zitterkopf
Vice Chair Wecker adjourned the video conference call 6:35 p.m.
