Fish and Wildlife Commission
October 22-24, 2020
*Via Zoom Webinar
Watch live via live TVW stream (with no public comment opportunity).
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Committee Meetings
8:00 AM
Habitat Committee Meeting – Commissioners Smith, Kehoe, Baker, Linville
Location: Zoom Link (https://zoom.us/j/92731264617)
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Agenda topics:
- Northwest Straits Commission Kelp Conservation and Recovery Plan briefing
- Mineral prospecting rulemaking
- Fish passage
- Habitat grant programs: prep for next state and federal
10:00 AM
Wildlife Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Baker, Anderson, Linville
Location: Zoom Link (https://zoom.us/j/96631627943)
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Agenda topics:
- Human-wildlife attack incidents discussion – Capt. Myer and Eric Gardner
- Sage-grouse PSR
- Hunting season 3-year package planning update (PDF)
- Hunter opinions on potential white-tailed deer antler point restrictions (APR) in District 1 (PDF)
- General discussion - current events
1:00 PM (This meeting has been cancelled.)
Fish Committee Meeting – Commissioners Carpenter, Kehoe, McIsaac, Graybill
Location: Zoom Link (https://zoom.us/j/95428666206)
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Agenda topics:
- Willapa Bay Policy update
- Hatchery Policy update
Friday, October 23, 2020 – Regular Meeting
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8:00 AM
1. Call to Order
- Commissioner’s Discussion
- Meeting Minutes Approval
- Draft Meeting Minutes September 11-12, 2020 (PDF)
- Draft Meeting Minutes October 2, 2020 (PDF)
- Committee Reports
8:30 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.
9:30 AM
3. Strategic Plan – Decision
Staff will ask the Commission for approval of the strategic plan.
- S (PDF)ummary Sheet (PDF)
- Strategic Plan (PDF)
Staff Report: Jeff Davis, Conservation Director and members of the Strategic Planning team
9:45 AM
4. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items, including an update on Covid-19 matters.
10:15 AM
5. Land Transactions – Briefing, Decision
The Commission will consider approval of land transactions recommended by the Department.
- Summary Sheet (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)
Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager
10:25 AM - Citizen Awards
10:55 AM - Break
11:10 AM
6. Target Shooting – Decision
Staff will ask the Commission for a decision on target shooting.
- Summary Sheet (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)
Staff Report: Joel Sisolak, Recreation and Outreach Section Manager, and David Whipple, Wildlife Program Hunter Education Division Manager
11:40 AM
7. Grazing Program Policy and WACs – Briefing, Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on grazing guidance on WDFW lands and proposed changes to grazing policy and WAC.
- Summary Sheet (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)
Staff Report: Paul Dahmer, Wildlife Area Section Manager, Jeff Burnham, WDFW Range Ecologist, and Cynthia Wilkerson, Wildlife Program Lands Division Manager
Public Hearing – This Item Only
1:10 PM - Lunch
2:10 PM
8. Blue Sheet: Cooperative projects between WDFW and CTCR (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) – Briefing
Staff and Co-managers will present a briefing on the status of Salmon and steelhead reintroduction into the blocked area above Chief Joseph Dam and Northern Pike Suppression in Lake Roosevelt.
- Blue Sheet (PDF)
- Summary Sheet (PDF)
- DFW Presentation (PDF)
- Colville Presentation (PDF)
Staff Report: Chris Donley, Region 1 Acting Regional Director and Colville Tribe staff
3:10 PM
9. 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.
5:10 PM - Recess
Saturday, October 24, 2020 – Regular Meeting
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8:00 AM
10. 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 (This item has been struck from the agenda)
11. Hatchery Policy (C-3619) Review – Briefing, Public Comment
Staff will provide the Commission with a summary of public comment received on Policy C-3619. Staff will also present the draft revisions and seek Commission approval for release of revised draft language for further public review.
- Summary Sheet
- Presentation
Staff Report: Ron Warren, Director of Fish Policy
Public Hearing – This Item Only
9:00 AM
11. Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy (C-3622) – Briefing, Public Comment
Staff will provide the Commission with a briefing on updated language to the comprehensive review document and seek Commission acceptance as a final report. The Commission will also consider public comments received on possible revisions to the Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy and provide staff with guidance on next steps.
- Summary Sheet (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)
- Draft Executive Summary (PDF)
Staff Report: Ron Warren, Director of Fish Policy and Chad Herring, Anadromous Resource Policy Analyst
Public Hearing – This Item Only
10:30 AM
12. 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.
10:45 AM - Adjourn