Fish and Wildlife Commission
Dec. 18, 2020
Friday, December 18, 2020
*Via Zoom Web Conference
8:30 AM
A. Governor’s Budget Update – Briefing
Staff will provide an update on the Governor’s budget proposals and how it affects WDFW.
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Director of Budget and Government Affairs
B. Spring Bear Hunting Seasons – Decision
Staff will ask the Commission for a decision on the proposed amendments to WAC 220-415-080 Spring black bear special permits.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
Staff Report: Anis Aoude, WL Game Division Manager
C. WDFW Managed Nonlethal Pursuit Training Program – Decision (This decision will be moved to a Jan/Feb agenda)
D. Commercial Whale Watching – Decision
Staff will ask the Commission for a decision on rules regarding licensing commercial whale watching and the commercial viewing of Southern Resident Killer Whales.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
- Comment Summary
- Commission Draft Statement
- SEPA Link
Staff Report: Dr. Julie Watson, Killer Whale Policy Lead
E. Future Meeting Planning
The Commission will discuss the upcoming meeting agendas and reviewing an updated Year at a Glance.
F. General Discussion
Commissioners and the Director will discuss recent activities and items of interest.
G. 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.