Fish and Wildlife Commission
October 21-22, 2021
REVISED Agenda
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 - COMMITTEE MEETINGS
8:00 AM (this item has been moved to the November 19 Special Wolf committee meeting)
Wolf Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Smith, Anderson, Linville
Location: Zoom Link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82811456881)
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PSR Model (UW) Briefing
10:30 AM
Wildlife Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Smith, Anderson, Linville
Location: Zoom Link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83821311693)
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Agenda topics:
- Science in management, accounting for risk and uncertainty
- Land recreation briefing
- General discussion – current events
1:00 PM
Fish Committee Meeting – Commissioners Carpenter, McIsaac, Anderson, Baker
Location: Zoom Link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83704594553)
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Agenda topics:
- Non-Native Game Fish and Fisheries Policy
- P-3624 Hatchery Policy briefing: update on progress developing the technical procedures document
- Cowlitz River Hooking Mortality Study
- General discussion – current events
Friday, October 22, 2021 – Regular Meeting (The Commission meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar.)
If you are interested in providing verbal public comment, please pre-register here. The following pre-registration deadlines are in effect:
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Pre-registration for the Open Public Input closes at 8 am Friday for Friday’s comment periods and at 8 am on Saturday for Saturday’s comment periods. Open Public Input is for comments on matters not found elsewhere on the agenda with separate public comment periods.
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Registrants will be called upon (no more “raised hands” will be recognized) and have three minutes to speak.
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All information entered into the form is subject to public disclosure.
Additional information on verbal and written comment can be found here.
To ONLY listen to the Commission meeting please access the meeting here, or by phone with the following phone numbers below.
1-253-215-8782 or 1-888-475-4499 (Toll Free)
Then you will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 944-7855-8954
8:00 AM
1. Call to Order
Commissioner’s Discussion
Meeting Minutes Approval
Committee Reports
9:00 AM
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.
10:00 AM
3. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
10:30 AM
4. Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Comment and Decision
The Commission will consider approval of a land transaction recommended by the Department for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
Staff Report: Karen Edwards, Real Estate Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
10:55 AM - Break
11:10 AM
5. Importation of Dead Non-Resident Wildlife and Special Closures - Decision
Staff ask the Commission for a decision on the proposed amendments to WACS 220-413-030 Importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife and 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
Staff Report: Brock Hoenes, Region 2 Director
11:20 AM
6. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, the Commission will meet in Executive Session. No action will be taken, and the public is not permitted to attend.
11:50 AM - Lunch
12:05 PM
7. Blue Sheet: Non-Native Game Fish and Fisheries Policy – Briefing, Public Comment
Staff will provide the Commission a briefing on the proposed policy language within the draft policy.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
- Draft Policy Language
Staff Report: Steve Caromile, Inland Fisheries Manager and Kirt Hughes, Fish Management Division Manager
Public Comment – This Item Only
12:50 PM
8. Spring Bear Hunting Seasons – Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 220-415-080 Spring black bear special permits.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, PH.D. Carnivore, Furbearer, Game Bird Section Manager, Wildlife Program
Public Comment – This Item Only
2:15 PM
9. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before, during, or after the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published and consider future agenda planning.
3:00 PM - Adjourn