Audio Transcripts
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
March 15-17, 2018
Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee
1225 N. Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee WA 98801
Wenatchee & Chelan Rooms
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018
| 1:00 PM | 1. Commission Workshop 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. |
| 2:00 PM | 2. 2017-19 Proviso Update and Workshop
No audio available 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 and discussing principles around pursuing new revenue proposals.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (565 Kb) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director |
| 3:00 PM | 3. Wildlife Governance Principles - Briefing
Chris Smith, Western Field Representative for the Wildlife Management Institute, will brief the Commission on operating principles based on public trust thinking and good governance norms. "Governance" refers to the policies and practices that determine how decisions are made and implemented and how responsibilities are exercised.
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb) |
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| 8:00 AM | 4. Call to Order
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| 8:15 AM | 5. 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. |
| 8:45 AM | 6. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
- Director's Report (PDF) - PDF Format (266 Kb) |
| 9:15 AM | 7. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:00 AM | 8. Hunting Boundaries - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on hunting boundaries.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Kb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:20 AM | 9. Hunting Equipment - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on hunting equipment.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:45 AM | 10. Deer General Seasons and Special Permits - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on deer general seasons and special permits.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1.5 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:20 AM | 11. Elk General Seasons and Special Permits - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on elk general seasons and special permits.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., Deer and Elk Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:55 AM | 12. Appreciation Award - Rich Landers
The Commission and Department will recognize the 40-plus year career of Rich Landers, recently retired outdoor editor of the Spokane Spokesman Review.
Presenters: Commissioner Kim Thorburn, Acting Director Joe Stohr and Regional Director Steve Pozzanghera |
| 1:10 PM | 13. Requirements for Sealing Pelts - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the requirements for sealing pelts.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Kb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:25 PM | 14. Black Bear Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on black bear seasons.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:55 PM | 15. Cougar Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on cougar seasons.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Carnivore Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:20 PM | 16. Moose Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on moose seasons.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:40 PM | 17. Mountain Goat Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on mountain goat seasons.
- Summary (PDF)- PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:55 PM | 18. Bighorn Sheep Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on bighorn sheep seasons.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Richard Harris, Ph.D., Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Moose Section Manager, Game Division PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:10 PM | 19. Small Game and Hunter Orange Requirements - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on small game seasons and hunter orange requirements.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:40 PM | 20. Landowner Hunting Permits - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on landowner hunting permits.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1.6 Mb) Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:55 PM | 21. Forest Management Update - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on management of forests on WDFW Wildlife areas.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (575 Kb) Staff Report: Richard Tveten, Forest Management Team Lead, Lands Division |
| 4:15 PM | 22. 2018 Farm Bill Reauthorization - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on reauthorization of the federal 2018 Farm Bill.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (548 Kb) Staff Report: Mike Kuttel, Jr., Farm Bill Coordinator, Diversity Division |
| 4:45 PM | Recess |
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018
| 8:00 AM | 23. 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. |
| 9:00 AM | 24. Coastal Commercial Ocean Pink Shrimp LED Fishing Lights - Decision
Staff will seek approval on a proposal to amend WAC 222-340-500 to require the use of light emitting diode (LED) fishing lights on nets by vessels participating in the Washington coastal commercial ocean pink shrimp trawl fishery.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (133 Kb) |
| 9:05 AM | 25. Clarifying the Limits of Keeping Salmon for Personal Use during an Open Commercial Fishery - Decision
Staff will request approval to adopt a permanent rule to clarify the limits around keeping salmon for personal use during an open commercial fishery.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (373 Kb) |
| 9:10 AM | 26. HPA Rules - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed amendments to the Hydraulic Code (Chapter 220-660 WAC).
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (133 Kb) Staff Report: Randi Thurston, Habitat Program Protection Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 9:30 AM | 27. Annual Wolf Report - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the implementation of the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan in 2017.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (559 Kb) Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Wolf Policy Lead, Benjamin Maletzke, Wolf Biologist, Dan Brinson, Conflict Section Manager, and Melia DeVivo, Ungulate Research Scientist, Science Division |
| 10:20 AM | 28. Columbia River Policy Review and Next Steps - Briefing, Public Hearing and Possible Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on the performance of 2013 - 2017 Columbia River basin salmon fisheries, managed through an extended transitional period of guiding principles and actions within policy C-3620, and seek guidance on next steps.
- Columbia River Basin Salmon Management Policy Comprehensive Review (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb) Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant and Ryan Lothrop, Columbia River Policy Coordinator PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 12:50 PM | 29. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
- April 6 conference call planning |
| 1:20 PM | Adjourn |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov