May 15-16, 2025 Meeting agenda - WDFW Fish and Wildlife Commission

- Committee Meetings

10:00am - 12:00pm – Big Tent Committee - Commissioners Lehmkuhl, Baker, Parker, & Smith

To listen, dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID# 849 5258 9421

Agenda Topics:

  • Conservation Policy Update
  • Decision Making Rules of Procedure
  • Budget & Legislation Preview
  • Future Meeting Planning & General Discussion

1:oopm - 3:00pm – Fish Committee - Commissioners Anderson, Lehmkuhl, Parker

To listen, dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID# 884 1860 8864

Agenda Topics:

  • Fish Program Biodiversity Package Update
  • North of Falcon Outcomes Briefing
  • C-3632: Non-Native Game Fish & Fisheries
  • Implementation of Mobile eCRC system
  • Requesting Authority Delegation to the Director to Promulgate Rules for Fishing Closure Near WSDOT Ferry Terminals & Requirements for Testing Commercial Fishing Gear
  • Future Legislative & Budget Planning
  • Future Meeting Planning & General Discussion

- Regular Meeting Hybrid/Sequim

If you are interested in providing public comments online during a hybrid meeting, please register online.

Virtual Participation:

The following virtual registration deadlines are in effect:

  • Registration for those wishing to provide virtual comments closes at 5pm the day before the meeting begins.
  • Open Public Input is intended for comments on matters not found elsewhere on the agenda.
  • Registrants will be called upon and typically have three (3) minutes to speak.
  • If you are unable to participate, you can submit your comments on the Commission contact page.

In-Person Participation:

The following in-person deadlines are in effect:

  • If you haven't pre-registered, complete a Public Testimony Form, available at the registration table.
  • The form must be submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the agenda item you wish to testify on.

To listen to the meeting, please access it using the Zoom Link or TVW AM Link/TVW PM Link

or by phone by dialing 1-253-205-0468 and entering Webinar ID# 844 8006 3758

8:00am - 8:30am – 1. Call to Order

Commissioner Discussion

Meeting Minutes Approval

Committee Reports

 

8:30am - 10:00am – 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.

  • Registration List

Public Comment - This Item Only

10:00am - 10:15am – Break

10:15am - 11:00am – 3. Director's Report

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Director will brief the Commission on various items.

11:00am - 11:30am – 4. Deer & Elk Commercial Crop Damage Rule Amendments - Briefing, Public Hearing

Staff will brief the Commission and hold a public hearing on the Deer & Elk Commercial Crop Damage Claim Rule Amendments.

Staff Report: Jim Brown, Wildlife Conflict Section Manager

Public Hearing - This Item Only

11:30am - 12:00pm – 5. Land Transaction - Briefing, Public Comment, Decision

The Commissioner will consider one land transaction for acquisition of the Duckabush Estuary Property through donation, as recommended by the department staff.

Staff Report: Matthew Trenda, Real Estate Manager

Public Comment - This Item Only

12:00pm - 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm – 6. Committee Composition - Discussion, Decision

The Commissioners will discuss and decide on which Commissioners will be seated on the various Committees.

Staff Report: Barbara Baker, Commission Chair

1:30pm - 2:30pm – 7. SWAP Update

Staff will brief the Commission on the status of the State Wildlife Action Plan Update.

Staff Report: Wendy Connally, State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator

2:30pm - 2:45pm – Break

2:45pm - 4:45pm – 8. OMPA/Records Training - Joe Panesko, Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Staff Attorney, Joe Panesko, will provide the Commission with training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Records Retention.

4:45pm – Adjourn