FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
June 13-15, 2019
Livestream video
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Red Lion Hotel – 221 N. Lincoln – Port Angeles, WA 98362
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2 – 3:30 p.m.
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Executive Committee Meeting – Commissioners Carpenter, Baker, Kehoe, Smith
Closed to the public. |
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3:30 – 5 p.m. |
Fish Committee Meeting – Commissioners Carpenter, Kehoe, Graybill, McIsaac Location: Juan de Fuca room
Agenda topics - Willapa Bay progress report update - Hatchery Reform Policy review – progress update - Skagit catch and release - budget |
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5 – 6 p.m. |
Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, the Commission will meet in executive session. No action will be taken during executive session and the public is not permitted to attend. |
Friday, June 14, 2019
Red Lion Hotel – 221 N. Lincoln – Port Angeles, WA 98362
Olympic Room unless otherwise noted
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7 a.m. |
Wildlife Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Holzmiller, Baker Location: Juan de Fuca room
Agenda topics - Status report – Greater sage-grouse (PDF) - Wildlife Society Issue Statement (PDF) - North American Non-Lead Partnership (PDF) - Discussion on June Commission meeting items |
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8:30 a.m. |
1. Call to Order
- Commissioners’ Discussion - Meeting Minute Approval - Committee Reports if available |
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8:45 a.m. |
2. Open Public Input 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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9:45 a.m. |
3. Director’s Report The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
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10:15 a.m. |
4. Land Transactions – Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision The Commission will consider approval of land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat and for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities.
Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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10:35 a.m. |
Break |
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10:45 a.m. |
5. Update on Skagit Elk – Briefing and Public Comment Department staff will provide an overview of 2018 and discuss planning for 2019.
Staff Report: Amy Windrope, Region 4 Director and Fenner Yarborough, Region 4 Wildlife Program Manager
Guests: Will Honea, Prosecuting Attorney, Skagit County, Ron Wesen, Skagit County Commissioner, Mark Streuli, Cattleman’s Association and Frank Bob, Lummi Nation, Tino Villaluz, Swinomish Tribe of Indians, Jesse Pecor, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Public Comment – This Item Only |
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11:45 a.m. |
Lunch |
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12 – 1 p.m. |
Wolf Committee Meeting – Commissioners Baker, Thorburn, Holzmiller Location: Juan de Fuca room
Agenda topics - Briefing and discussion about wolf-livestock depredation protocol and any other WAG business. - Updated policy action (SEPA/EIS) timelines - Briefing on the viability assessment model |
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1 p.m. |
6. * Periodic Status Review and Recovery Plan (Tufted Puffins) – Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Department staff will brief the Commission and request approval on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Tufted Puffin in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - Periodic Status Review and Recovery Plan for Tufted Puffins (PDF)
Staff Report: Scott Pearson, Senior Research Scientist, Wildlife Program
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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1:20 p.m. |
7. * Periodic Status Review (Oregon Silverspot Butterfly) - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Department staff will brief the Commission and request approval on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - Periodic Review for Oregon Silverspot Butterfly (PDF)
Staff Report: Taylor Cotten, Acting Wildlife Diversity Division Manager
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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1:30 p.m. |
8. * Periodic Status Review (Grizzly Bear) - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Department staff will brief the Commission and request approval on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Grizzly Bear in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - Periodic Status Review for Grizzly Bear (PDF)
Staff Report: Jeff Lewis, Wildlife Biologist
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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1:40 p.m. |
9. Fall Black Bear Seasons and Regulations – Briefing and Public Hearing Department staff will brief the Commission on 2019-2020 fall black bear seasons and regulations.
- Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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2 p.m. |
10. Commercial Fishing Guide Logbook Requirements – Briefing and Public Hearing Department staff will brief the Commission on a proposal establishing logbook requirements for gamefish guides, food fish guides, and combination game fish and food fish guides.
- Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Kelly Cunningham, Fish Program Deputy Assistant Director and Chris Donley, Region 1 Fish Program Manager
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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3 p.m. |
Break |
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3:15 p.m. |
11. 2019 Legislative Review – Briefing Department staff will provide an overview of the legislative session in regards to new legislation and 2019-21 operating budget.
- Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director and Raquel Crosier, Legislative Director, and Morgan Stinson, Budget Director |
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3:45 p.m. |
12. 2020 Agency Request Legislative Proposals – Briefing Department staff will provide a preliminary review of the agency’s 2020 agency request legislative proposals.
- Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director and Raquel Crosier, Legislative Director |
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4:15 p.m. |
13. 2020 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Requests – Briefing Department staff will provide a preliminary review of the agency’s 2020 supplemental operating and capital budget proposals.
- Operating Budget Requests (PDF) - Supplemental Operating Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director, and Morgan Stinson, Budget Director |
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4:45 p.m.
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Recess |
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Saturday, June 15, 2019
Olympic Room
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8 a.m. |
14. Future Meeting Planning – Discussion Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls. |
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8:30 a.m. |
15. Open Public Input 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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9:30 a.m. |
16. Northwest Straits Commission (NWSC) – Briefing Northwest Straits Commission staff will provide a briefing on the collaborative work being done between WDFW and NWSC and the value of the partnership in conducting marine conservation and monitoring projects.
- Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Chris Eardley, Puget Sound Shellfish Policy Coordinator, and Lucas Hart and Don Hunger, NWSC |
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10 a.m. |
17. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
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10:15 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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