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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
March 9-10, 2012
Moses Lake Civic Center
401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington 98837

Times are approximate and subject to change.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012

8:00 A.M.

1. Call to Order

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Commissioners' Discussion
Director's Report (Phil Anderson)
- Legislative Update
- Wolf Plan Update
- Committee Report
- Director's Report - PDF format (3.7 MB)
Budget & Operations Update (Joe Stohr)

9:00 A.M.

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 that are not on the agenda for decision action.

* Note: For items 3-11 there will be an opportunity for a Staff Report, a Wildlife Committee Report, and Commission discussion prior to action being taken..

9:45 A.M.	3. Hunting Practices – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [38.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on Hunting Practices. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amendments: WAC 232-12-047 Unlawful methods for hunting WAC 232-12-054 Archery requirements –archery special use permits WAC 232-12-257 Use of decoys and calls WAC 232-12-264 Baiting of game birds –unlawful; Proposed Adoption: WAC 232-12-063 Hunting at night-regulations-penalties - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) - Presentation - PDF format (1.3 MB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11:15 A.M.	4. 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 Small Game Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [7.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on small game seasons. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amend: WAC 232-28-342 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 Small game seasons - Summary - PDF format (982 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (283 KB) Staff: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11:35 A.M.	5. Landowner Hunting Permits – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [7.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on Landowner Hunting Permits. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Adopt: WAC 232-28-296 – Landowner hunting permits Repeal: WAC 232-28-295 – Landowner hunting permits - Summary - PDF format (993 KB) - Commission Policy Decision C-6002 - PDF format (636 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (3.3 MB) Staff: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program Kevin Robinette, Region 1 Program Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
1:15 P.M.	6. 2012-2014 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Permit Quotas – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing & Rule Action Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [10.7 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amend: WAC 232-28-273 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat seasons and permit quotas - Summary - PDF format (936 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (1.3 MB) Staff: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
1:50 P.M.	7. 2012-2015 Cougar Seasons and Regulations and Public Safety Cougar Removals – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [33.1 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on cougar seasons and public safety cougar removals. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amend: WAC 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removal Adopt: WAC 232-28-297 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations Repeal: WAC 232-28-287 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 Cougar permit seasons and regulations WAC 232-28-272 2009 Black bear and 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations. - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) - Presentation - PDF format (9 MB) Staff: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
3:00 P.M.	8. 2012-2015 Black Bear Seasons and Regulations – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [16.1 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on black bear seasons and regulations. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amend: WAC 232-28-286 2012-2014 Fall black bear hunting seasons and regulations WAC 232-28-288 2013, 2014, 2015 Spring black bear seasons and regulations - Summary - PDF format (972 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (1.3 MB) Staff: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
4:00 P.M.	9. Deer and Elk Boundaries – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [3.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on deer and elk area boundaries. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Amend: WAC 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions - Summary - PDF format (999 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (3.9 MB) Staff: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
4:40 P.M.	10. 2012-2014 Deer General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [17.6 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on deer general and special permits seasons. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Adopt: WAC 232-28-357 2012-2014 Deer general seasons & definitions WAC 232-28-359 2012 Deer special permits Repeal: WAC 232-28-351 2009-2011 Deer general seasons & definitions WAC 232-28-355 Deer special permits - Summary - PDF format (1.2 MB) - Summary of written public input - PDF format (12 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (893 KB) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
5:40 P.M.	11. 2012-2014 Elk General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [67.6 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on elk general and special permits seasons. The Commission will consider final adoption at its April 13-14, 2012 meeting. Adopt: WAC 232-28-358 2012-2014 Elk general seasons and definitions WAC 232-28-360 Elk special permits Repeal: WAC 232-28-352 2009-2011 Elk general seasons and definitions WAC 232-28-356 Elk special permits - Summary - PDF format (1.42 MB) - Presentation - PDF format (862 KB) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012

8:00 A.M.	12. Proposed Water Transfer - Decision Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [11.7 MB] The Commission will consider a proposal for the transfer of Future Interest in Water Rights in Okanogan County: Proposed transfer of Future Interest in Water Rights in Okanogan County - Summary - PDF format (381 KB) Staff Report: Dennis Beich, Regional Director, Region 2 PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
8:15 A.M.	13. Commission's Position Statement "Wolves in Washington" - Briefing Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [49.8 MB] The Commissioners will discuss a draft wolf position statement. - Presentation - Wolf Update - PDF format (3.2 MB)
9:15 A.M.	14. Commission Work Session Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [32.0 MB] Commission staff and Assistant Attorney General Office Staff will present information and members will discuss various aspects of serving on the Fish and Wildlife Commission. - Presentation - Legal Overview - PDF format (376 KB) Staff Report: Bill Frymire, Assistant Attorney General
10:05 A.M.	15. Open Public Input Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [10.8 MB] 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 that are not on the agenda for decision action.
10:35 A.M.	16. Commission Committee Reports (Deferred to the March 16, 2012 conference call.) The Commissioners will discuss recent activities of the various Commission committees.
10:55 A.M.	17. Summary Commission Requests: Stream MP3 Audio \| Download MP3 File [39.5 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. Delegation of Authority Performance Agreement, Commission Role & Strategic Planning

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