Fish and Wildlife Commission Regular Meeting
September 13-14, 2019
Sun Mountain Lodge– 604 Patterson Lake Road Winthrop, WA 98862, Room Pasayten B
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Friday, September 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting
| 8:00 a.m. | 1. Call to Order
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8:30 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. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 3. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
- Summary |
| 10 a.m. |
CANCELLED - 4. Land Transactions – Briefing, Public Comment and Decision
Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only |
| 10:30 a.m. |
5. Hatchery Reform Policy C-3619 – Briefing
Staff will provide the Commission with a schedule update for the remainder of the evaluation.
- Summary - Presentation
Staff Report: Ron Warren, Director of Fish Policy |
| 11 a.m. | 6. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) – Regulation Amendment – Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on proposed regulations concerning AIS watercraft inspection stations, possession of certain forms of prohibited level 3 species, and the reclassification of Northern Pike.
- Summary
Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant, Eric Winther, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, and Eric Anderson, Enforcement Captain
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
Friday, September 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting
| 2 p.m. | 7. Blue Sheet: Corn Pond Hunting- Briefing
Staff will provide a briefing on policy for corn pond duck hunting. - Summary
Staff Report: Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager, Game Division |
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2:30 p.m. |
8. Distributing License Discounts Proportionally to Accounts - Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will propose a new rule that will apply license discounts to each of the component accounts at the same percentage as the total discount, so that a single account is not disproportionally impacted. - Summary
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Director of Budget and Government Affairs
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
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2:45 p.m. |
9. Establishing the Get Outdoors Hunting and Fishing License Package – Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will propose a new rule establishing a Get Outdoors license package for a discounted price that includes fishing, shellfishing, and big and small game hunting privileges. - Summary
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Director of Budget and Government Affairs
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
| 3 p.m. | 10. Amending Rules Pertaining to the Expired Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement - Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will propose amendments to licensing rules to strike references to the expired Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement. - Summary - Withdrawal of WAC 220-220-320 Amendment
Staff report: Nate Pamplin, Director of Budget and Government Affairs
Public Hearing – This Item Only |
| 3:15 p.m. |
11. Future Meeting Planning – Discussion
Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls.
- DRAFT September 27 Conference Call Agenda |
| 3:45 p.m. | 12. 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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4 p.m. |
Recess |
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting
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8 a.m. |
13. 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 a.m. |
14. Commission Brunch & Workshop
Location: Sawtooth Conference Room This event is for welcoming new commissioners and informal discussion. This meeting is open to the public for those who wish to observe. No public input will be taken. |
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1 p.m.
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Adjourn |