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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 20-21, 2015
Moses Lake Civic Center
401 S. Balsam
Moses Lake, Washington 98837
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
| 8:00 A.M. | 1. Call to Order Download MP3 File [1.5 MB] a. Commissioners' Discussion |
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| 8:15 A.M. | 2. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [12.6 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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 do not already have public input time on the agenda. |
| 8:45 A.M. | 3. Director's Report Download MP3 File [17.0 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items. |
| 9:15 A.M. | 4. Puget Sound Clam and Oyster Season - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [6.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed season changes for clams and oysters on 20 Puget Sound public beach- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (718 Kb) Staff Report: Rich Childers, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 9:35A.M. | 5. Fish Washington Inland Fish Program - Briefing Download MP3 File [15.5 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on its Fish Washington campaign as well as other Inland Fish Program activities.- Summary (PDF)- PDF Format (20 Kb) Staff Report: Chris Donley, Inland Fish Program Manager |
| 10:25 A.M. | 6. Overview of 2015-17 Hunting Season Setting Process - Briefing Download MP3 File [6.7 MB] Staff will provide the Commission with an overview of the process followed to create the 2015-17 three year hunting package.- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (596) Staff Report: Mick Cope, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program |
| 10:40 A.M. | 7. Landowner Hunting Permits - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [5.4 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on a proposal to make adjustments to permit levels and hunt dates in accordance with landowner needs and recreational goals.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (675 Kb) Staff Report: Brian Calkins, Small Game/Hunting Access Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:00 A.M. | 8. Small Game and Hunting Restrictions - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [7.7 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed dates, bag limits and other rules for small game and other wildlife hunting.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1Mb) Staff Report: Brian Calkins, Small Game/Hunting Access Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:25 A.M. | 9. Trapping Seasons and Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [6.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed dates, bag limits and other rules for all furbearers.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (642 Kb) Staff Report: Brian Calkins, Small Game/Hunting Access Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:40 A.M. | 10. Falconry and Dog Training Eurasian Collared Doves - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [2.4 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed changes to add the Eurasian Collared Doves to the lists of other species that can be used for training purposes.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (729 Kb) Staff Report: Brian Calkins, Small Game/Hunting Access Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:00 P.M. | 11. Game Reserves and Other Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [8.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed updates and amendments to game reserves and other migratory bird hunting regulations- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (625 Kb) Staff Report: Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:20 P.M. | 12. Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep, and Moose Permits and Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [20.6 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on recommendations regarding permit levels for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and moose.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (848 Kb) Staff Report: Rich Harris, Ph.D., Special Species Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:00 P.M. | 13. Deer Areas, Elk Areas, Special Closures and Firearm Restriction Areas - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [6.6 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to deer and elk area descriptions and special closures and firearm restriction areas.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:20 P.M. | 14. Deer General Seasons and Special Permit Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [33.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on deer general seasons and definitions and special permits.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:15 P.M. | 15. Elk General Seasons and Special Permit Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [8.9 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on elk general seasons and definitions and special permits.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:00 P.M. | 16. Game Management Unit Boundaries - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [1.6 MB] Staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to game management boundary descriptions in Region 1 and Region 5.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:15 P.M. | 17. Importation and Retention of Dead Nonresident Wildlife - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [2.2 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (761 Kb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:30 P.M. | 18. Hunter Orange Clothing Requirements - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [2.1 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the need for regulatory clarity to ensure Master Hunters wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing while hunting during hunting seasons that allow the use of modern firearms.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: David Whipple, Hunter Education Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:45 P.M. | 19. Multiple Season Big Game Permits and Reduced Rate Combination Elk Hunting License - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [2.5 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the master hunter incentive for elk hunting and an adjustment to the date and procedure for purchasing a multiple season big game permit.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: David Whipple, Hunter Education Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 5:00 P.M. | Recess |
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
March 20-21, 2015
Moses Lake Civic Center
401 S. Balsam
Moses Lake, Washington 98837
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
| 8:00 A.M. | 20. Open Public Input Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [6.8 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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 do not already have public input time on the agenda. |
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| 8:30 A.M. | 21. Equipment Requirements - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [3.7 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on equipment requirements.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (674 Kb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 9:00 A.M. | 22. Baiting of Deer and Elk - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [41.5 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on a proposal for baiting rules.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (553 Kb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:10 A.M. | 23. Cougar Hunting Seasons and Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [8.6 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on cougar harvest and human-cougar conflict trends. Staff will also describe how the results from these topics are incorporated into the Department's cougar management strategies. The Commission will also be briefed on the proposed 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 cougar hunting seasons and regulations.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (541 Kb) Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only |
| 10:45 A.M. | 24. Fall and Spring Black Bear Seasons and Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [8.8 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to 2015-2017 fall black bear hunting seasons and regulations and 2018 Spring black bear seasons and regulations.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (985 Kb) Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:15 A.M. | 25. Annual Wolf Management Report - Briefing Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [15.8 MB] Department staff will provide the Commission with a briefing on wolf plan implementation for 2014.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (20 Kb) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Wolf Policy Lead |
| 12:15 P.M. | 26. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [2.2 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
| 12:30 P.M. | Adjourn |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov