April 12-14, 2018 meeting transcript

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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
April 12-14, 2018

Natural Resource Building
1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98501
First Floor - Room 172

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018

10:00 AM 1. Advisory Committee for Americans with Disabilities Report to the Commission

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The ADA Advisory Committee to the Commission will provide an update on the work they are doing within their regions.

- Summary - PDF Format (116 Kb)

11:00 AM 2. Commission Workshop

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Commission workshops are held to allow informal discussion among Commissioners and Department staff. The meeting is open to the public who wish to observe however, public input is generally not taken. Times on the agenda are approximate and the Commission may adjust the agenda to meet scheduling needs.
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 3. 2017-19 Proviso Update and Workshop

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Department staff and Commissioners will discuss next steps for the development of the long-term revenue plan; including discussing the revenue target for 2019-21 biennium. A panel from the Department's Budget and Policy Advisory Group will share their perspectives and draft findings regarding the Department's budget status and future needs.

- Summary - PDF Format (139 Kb)

Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director

3:00 PM 4. Open Public Meetings Act, Public Disclosure and Public Records Training

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Assistant Attorney Generals Michael Young and Bill Frymire will provide the Commission with training on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Records and Public Disclosure requirements

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4:00 PM Recess regular meeting
Fish Committee meeting - Commissioners Carpenter, Graybill, Thorburn, Kehoe

Agenda topics

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 20187

7:00 AM Wildlife Committee meeting
Commissioners Kehne, Holzmiller, Thorburn, Baker -

Agenda topics

  • Update on Grizzly Bear recovery in North Cascades EIS
  • Update on wildlife rehabilitation WAC revision process and related activities
  • Discussion on 3-year recommendations as needed
  • Committee member updates on recent activities
8:00 AM 5. Call to Order

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  1. Commissioners' Discussion
  2. Meeting Minute Approval
  3. Committee Reports if available
8:15 AM 6. Open Public Input

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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.

8:45 AM 7. Director's Report

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The Director will brief the Commission on various items.

- Director's Report

9:15 AM 8. Land Transaction - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision

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The Commission will consider approval of a land transaction recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat and for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities.

- Summary - PDF Format (4 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (3 Mb)

Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

9:35 AM 9. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations - Decision

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Department staff will request approval on migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.

- Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (2 Mb)

Staff Report: Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager, Game Division

9:55 AM Break
10:10 AM 10. Hunting Boundaries - Decision

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Department staff will request approval on hunting boundaries.

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- Presentation - PDF Format (321 Kb)

Staff Report:  Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Game Division

10:25 AM 11. Hunting Equipment - Decision

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Department staff will request approval on hunting equipment.

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- Presentation - PDF Format (367 Kb)

10:40 AM 12. Deer General Seasons and Special Permits - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on deer general seasons and special permits.

- Summary - PDF Format (2 Mb)
- Revised Presentation - PDF Format (383 Kb)

11:10 AM 13. Elk General Seasons and Special Permits - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on elk general seasons and special permits.

- Summary - PDF Format (2 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (366 Kb)

11:55 AM 14. Requirements for Sealing Pelts - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on the requirements for sealing pelts.

- Summary - PDF Format (979 Kb)
- Presentation - PDF Format ( 298 Kb)

Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division

12:00 PM 15. Black Bear Seasons - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on black bear seasons.

- Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb)
- Revised Presentation - PDF Format (691 Kb)

Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division

12:15 PM Lunch
1:15 PM 16. Cougar Seasons - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on cougar seasons.

- Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb)
- Revised Presentation - PDF Format (561 Kb)

Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division

1:30 PM 17. Moose Seasons - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on moose seasons.

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Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division

1:45 PM 18. Mountain Goat Seasons - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on mountain goat seasons.

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- Revised Presentation - PDF Format (3 Mb)

Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division

1:55 PM 19. Bighorn Sheep Seasons - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on bighorn sheep seasons.

- Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (3 Mb)

Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division

2:05 PM 20. Small Game and Hunter Orange Requirements - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on small game seasons.

- Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (453 Kb)

Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager

2:25 PM 21. Landowner Hunting Permits - Decision

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Department staff will seek approval on landowner hunting permits.

- Summary - PDF Format (2 Mb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (419 Kb)

Staff Report:  Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager

2:35 PM Break
2:50 PM 22. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rule Package - Briefing and Public Hearing

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Department staff will provide a briefing and hear public comments regarding several new regulations and amendments to clarify concerns regarding shooting from the roadway, trapping and creation of an appeals process for suspension of a special use permit for disabled individuals.

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- Presentation - PDF Format (739 Kb)

Staff Report: Sam Taylor, High Risk Programs Manager

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

3:15 PM 23. Geoduck Rules - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision

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Department staff will provide a briefing and request adoption for changes needed to geoduck rules.

- Summary - PDF Format (459 Kb)
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Staff Report: Trisha Anderson, Licensing Division Business Analyst, Peter Vernie, Licensing Division Manager, and Bob Sizemore, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

3:30 PM 24. Commercial Fish Receiving Ticket Rules - General Restructuring and Expansion of Electronic Reporting - Briefing and Public Hearing

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Department staff will brief the Commission and hold a public hearing on proposed rule changes that would create a voluntary fish receiving ticket reporting program, expand mandatory electronic reporting for a few types of deliveries, and restructure the rules for clarity and simplification.  

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- Presentation - PDF Format (2 Mb)

Staff Report: Corey Niles, Coastal Marine Resource Policy Lead and Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief of Enforcement

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

4:00 PM 25. Results of the 2017 Puget Sound Dungeness Crab Fishery - Briefing

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Department staff will provide the Commission an annual briefing summarizing the Puget Sound crab fishery as stipulated per Policy C-3609. This briefing will summarize the performance and harvest of both commercial and recreational fisheries during the 2017 season and regulation compliance data collected by enforcement and fishery management staff. 

- Summary - PDF Format (22 Kb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (5 Mb)

Staff Report:  Bob Sizemore, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager and Mike Cenci Deputy Chief of Enforcement, Enforcement

4:30 PM 26. Southern Resident Killer Whale Briefing and Possible Policy Guidance

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Staff will brief the Commission on efforts to recover Southern Resident Killer Whales, including Department actions and the Department's involvement and implementation around the Governor's Executive Order and Task Force.

- Summary - PDF Format (579 Kb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (842 Kb)

Staff Report: Penny Becker, Killer Whale Policy Lead

5:00 PM Recess

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018

8:00 AM 27. Future Meeting Planning - Discussion

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Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls.
8:30 AM 28. Open Public Input

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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 AM 29. Rulemaking Options and Possible Timeline for Motorized Mineral Prospecting Methods - Briefing, Public Hearing and Possible Decision

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Department staff will present options and possible timeline necessary for rulemaking should the Commission direct the Department to remove motorized prospecting methods from those approved under the Gold and Fish pamphlet.

- Summary - PDF Format (247 Kb)
- Presentation - PDF Format (2 Mb)

Staff Report: Randi Thurston, Protection Division Manager and Teresa Scott, Environmental Planner, Habitat Program

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)

10:30 AM 30. WDFW Director Recruitment - Discussion

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Commissioners will discuss the Director recruitment and next steps.
11:00 PM 31. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief

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The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
11:30 AM 32. Executive Session - if needed
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), the Commission will meet in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee.

No action will be taken during the executive session. The public is not permitted to attend the executive session.

12:30 PM Adjourn

Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov