Audio Transcripts
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 Download MP3 File [35.3 MB]
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| 9:00 A.M. |
Download MP3 File [17.3 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. |
* 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 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (1 MB) Staff Report:
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| 11:15 A.M. |
4. 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 Small Game Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (982 KB) Staff:
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 11:35 A.M. |
5. Landowner Hunting Permits – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (993 KB) Staff:
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| 1:15 P.M. |
6. 2012-2014 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Permit Quotas – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing & Rule Action 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (936 KB) Staff:
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 1:50 P.M. |
7. 2012-2015 Cougar Seasons and Regulations and Public Safety Cougar Removals – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (1 MB) Staff:
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 3:00 P.M. |
8. 2012-2015 Black Bear Seasons and Regulations – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (972 KB) Staff:
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 4:00 P.M. |
9. Deer and Elk Boundaries – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (999 KB) Staff:
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 4:40 P.M. |
10. 2012-2014 Deer General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (1.2 MB) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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| 5:40 P.M. |
11. 2012-2014 Elk General and Special Permit Seasons – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing 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: - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (1.42 MB) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
| 8:00 A.M. |
12. Proposed Water Transfer - Decision Download MP3 File [11.7 MB] The Commission will consider a proposal for the transfer of Future Interest in Water Rights in Okanogan County:
- Summary (PDF) - PDF format (381 KB) - Priority Habitats and Species presentation (PDF) - PDF format (6.9 MB) --> Staff Report:
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| 8:15 A.M. |
13. Commission's Position Statement "Wolves in Washington" - Briefing Download MP3 File [49.8 MB] The Commissioners will discuss a draft wolf position statement. - Presentation - Wolf Update (PDF) - PDF format (3.2 MB) |
| 9:15 A.M. |
14. Commission Work Session 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) - PDF format (376 KB) Staff Report: |
| 10:05 A.M. |
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.) |
| 10:55 A.M. |
17. Summary Commission Requests: 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.
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Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov