Audio Transcripts
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
April 13-14, 2012
Natural Resources Building - First Floor, Room 172
1111 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, Washington 98501
Times are approximate and subject to change.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
| 8:30 A.M. |
1. Call to Order
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| 9:30 A.M. |
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. |
| 10:15 A.M. |
3. Capital and Assess Management Program (CAMP) - Briefing
Department staff will provide the Commission with an overview that includes the program’s organizational structure, personnel makeup, external authorizing environment, budget breakdown, and geographical distribution of staff. - Summary - PDF format (0.1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 10:45 A.M. |
4. Technology and Financial Management Overview - Briefing
Department staff will provide the Commission with an overview that includes the program’s organizational structure, personnel makeup, external authorizing environment, budget breakdown, and geographical distribution of staff. The briefing will include the Human Resource and Public Affairs programs as well. - Summary - PDF format (1.8 MB) Staff: |
| 11:55 A.M. |
5. Enforcement WAC Expedited Rule Changes - Decision
The Department will brief the Commission on the current WAC overhaul and request technical amendments for the following WACs. - Summary - PDF format (0.5 MB) Amend: - Summary - PDF format (993 KB)
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| 1:10 P.M. |
6. Proposed Land Transactions - Decision
The Commission will consider approval of various land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities and responsible property management: - Summary - PDF format (3.2 MB) Staff Report: |
| 1:25 P.M. |
7. Marijuana Eradication on Agency Lands - Briefing
The Enforcement Program will brief the Commission on the rise in illegal marijuana cultivation on WDFW and other public lands and the negative impacts to the environment and public safety and what tactics they are using to address the issue. - Summary - PDF format (0.1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 1:55 P.M. |
8. Fish Passage Program - Overview
Department staff will provide an overview of the fish passage efforts in the Habitat Program. - Summary - PDF format (114 KB) Staff: |
| 2:40 P.M. |
9. Regional Listing/Delisting of Wolves - Commission Blue Sheet Request - Briefing
Department staff will provide an analysis on what would be needed to make changes to the threatened and endangered WAC in order for the Commission to consider regional delisting of wolves. - Summary - PDF format (0.1 MB) |
| 3:10 P.M. |
10. Commission's Position Statement "Wolves in Washington" - Decision
The Commission will discuss a draft wolf position statement. - Summary - PDF format (0.2 MB) |
| 4:10 P.M. |
11. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission will meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party. No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to attend the executive session. |
| 5:00 P.M. |
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SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
| 8:30 A.M. |
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. |
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| 9:00 A.M. |
13. Hunting Practices - Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding hunting practices. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amendments: - Summary - PDF format (1.2 MB) Staff Report: |
| 9:40 A.M. |
14. 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 Small Game Seasons – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding small game seasons. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amend: - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 9:55 A.M. |
15. Landowner Hunting Permits – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding landowner hunting permits. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Adopt: - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 10:05 A.M. |
16. 2012-2014 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Permit Quotas – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amend: - Summary - PDF format (0.9 MB) Staff Report: |
| 10:25 A.M. |
17. 2012-2015 Cougar Seasons and Regulations and Public Safety Cougar Removals – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding cougar seasons and regulations and public safety cougar removals. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amend: WAC 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removal - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 11:25 A.M. |
18. 2012-2015 Black Bear Seasons and Regulations - Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding black bear seasons and regulations. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amend: - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 11:45 A.M. |
19. Deer and Elk Boundaries – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding deer and elk boundaries. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Amend: - Summary - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report: |
| 10:55 A.M. |
20. 2012-2014 Deer General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding deer general and special permit seasons. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Adopt: - Summary - PDF format (1.3 MB) Staff Report: |
| 12:25 P.M. |
21. 2012-2014 Elk General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Action
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding elk general and special permit seasons. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its March 9-10, 2012, meeting in Moses Lake. Adopt: - Summary - PDF format (14.4 MB) Staff Report: |
| 12:55 P.M. |
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. |
| 1:10 P.M. |
ADJOURN
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Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov