1. CALL TO ORDER

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   - Jan. 15, 2010 draft minutes - PDF format (1.7 MB)
   - Nov. 7, 2009 draft minutes - PDF format (1.3 MB)
2. Commissioners' Discussion
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3. Director's Report (Phil Anderson)
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4. Budget & Operations Update (Joe Stohr)
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2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT

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The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. NOTE: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues not on the agenda for action or decision.

3. SPECIAL HUNTING SEASON PERMITS AND DEALER FEES – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-291 Special Hunting Season Permits and WAC 220-55-115 Recreational License Dealer Fees, which would accommodate changes to special permit drawings. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.5 MB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

4. HUNTING EQUIPMENT RULES – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments that would allow hunters to possess a handgun for personal protection during archery and muzzleloader seasons. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.3 MB)

Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

5. ELK GENERAL SEASONS AND SPECIAL PERMIT REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-352 2009-2011 Elk General Seasons and Definitions; WAC 232-28-356, 2010 Elk Special Permits; and repeal of WAC 232-28-354 2009 Elk Special Permits. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (2.8 MB)
- Supplemental - PDF format (350 KB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

6. DEER GENERAL SEASONS AND SPECIAL PERMIT REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-351 2009-2011 Deer General Seasons and Definitions; WAC 232-28-355 2010 Deer Special Permits; and Repeal WAC 232-28-353 2009 Deer Special Permits. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (3.0 MB)
- Supplemental - PDF format (132 KB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

7. DEER AND ELK AREA DESCRIPTIONS, SPECIAL CLOSURES, AND FIREARM RESTRICTIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-337 Deer and Elk Area Descriptions and WAC 232-28-248 Special Closures and Firearm Restriction Areas. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (3.0 MB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

8. DAMAGE PREVENTION AND LANDOWNER PERMIT HUNTS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments that would allow greater flexibility for the use of turkey and elk damage prevention permits and public hunting access to private lands for addressing damage concerns.

The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.2 MB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

9. SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-342, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 Small game seasons, which would allow greater opportunity for turkey hunters while moderating the harvest. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.4 MB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

10. MOOSE, BIGHORN SHEEP AND MOUNTAIN GOAT REGULATIONS - HUNTING REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-273 2009-2011 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Permit Quotas; and WAC 232-12-284 Bighorn Sheep – Marking Requirements. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.6 MB)

Staff Report:
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program

11. BLACK BEAR SEASONS AND REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-286 2010, 2011, and 2012 Spring Black Bear Seasons and Regulations; and WAC 232-28-288 2010-2011 Fall Black Bear Hunting Seasons and Regulations. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.0 MB)

Staff Report:
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program

12. COUGAR PERMIT SEASONS AND REGULATIONS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to: WAC 232-28-285, 2010-2011 Pilot Cougar Hunting Seasons with the Aid of Dogs; and WAC 232-28-287, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 Cougar Permit Seasons and Regulations. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.4 MB)

Staff Report:
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program

13. RAFFLE AND AUCTION HUNTS – RULE ACTION:

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The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 232-28-290 Washington Raffle Hunts and WAC 232-28-292 Washington Auction Hunts. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its March 12-13, 2010, meeting in Olympia.

- Summary - PDF format (1.0 MB)

Staff Report:
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program

14. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS – DECISION:

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The Commission will consider approval of various land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, provide public recreational opportunity and address responsible property management:

- Summary - PDF format (1.9 MB)

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

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

15. LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS – INVITED DISCUSSION:

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The Commission has invited local area legislators and county commissioners to attend this portion of the meeting and share their views on fish and wildlife issues.
(INVITED: Chelan and Douglas county commissioners; plus legislators Sen. Parlette, Rep. Condotta & Rep. Armstrong)

16. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT

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The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting.

17. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT

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The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting.

18. WILDLIFE INTERACTION RULES – RULE BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING:

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Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed new regulations, Chapter 232-36 Wildlife interaction rules, which would help address wildlife property damage and other human/wildlife conflicts as authorized by 2009 legislation (SHB 1778).

- Summary - PDF format (4.5 MB)
- Supplemental - PDF format (394 KB)

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

19. STRATEGIC PLANNING - WORK SESSION:

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Commissioners and Department staff will continue discussions on the Department’s strategic planning process, including the Commission’s role in providing policy guidance.

20. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF:

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The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published, which may include consideration of new Commission requests to the Department.

ADJOURN