Olympia ,WDFW Commission meeting this weekend

[slabhunter]

I will be there Saturday morning to voice my concerns about the gill/tangle nets and thier impact on wild steelhead.
Hope to see some friendly faces there.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8:30 AM 14. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting.

15. BULL TROUT CRITICAL HABITAT - BRIEFING:
At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the revised critical habitat designation for Bull Trout, and will provide a comparison between the previous method and the revised method for designating critical habitat.

Staff Report:
Ross Fuller, Fish Management Division Manager, Fish Program

PUBLIC INPUT (Above Item Only)
16. COLUMBIA RIVER WILD WINTER STEELHEAD IMPACT RATE -- DECISION:
The Commission will consider adoption of a new policy, Joint State Accord Concerning Wild Winter Steelhead Management in Mainstem Columbia River Fisheries, including delegation of authority to the Director to develop the final management regime in consultation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Department staff briefed the Commission on this issue at its January 14-15, 2005, workshop in Olympia.

Staff Report:
Cindy LeFleur, Columbia River Policy Coordinator, IRM
Guy Norman, Region 5 Director

PUBLIC INPUT (Above Item Only)
17. 2005-2006 SPORTFISHING RULES -- RULE ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to:

- WAC 220-56-115, Angling--Lawful and unlawful acts;
- WAC 220-56-118, Fish handling rules--Removal from water;
- WAC 220-56-128, Food fish fishing--Closed areas;
- WAC 220-56-129, Unclassified freshwater invertebrates and fish;
- WAC 220-56-130, Unclassified marine invertebrates and fish;
- WAC 220-56-282, Sturgeon, Areas, seasons, limits and unlawful acts;
- WAC 220-56-310, Shellfish--Daily limits;
- WAC 220-56-315, Crabs, shrimp, crawfish--Unlawful acts;
- WAC 220-56-320, Shellfish gear--Unlawful acts;
- WAC 220-56-325, Shrimp--Areas and seasons;
- WAC 220-56-326, Shrimp--Unlawful acts;
- WAC 220-56-330, Crab--Areas and seasons;
- WAC 220-56-350, Clams other than razor clams, mussels--Areas and seasons;
- WAC 220-56-380, Oysters--Areas and seasons;
- WAC 220-69-236, Description of catch record cards and required information;
- WAC 232-12-619, Permanent Washington statewide game fish rules; and
- WAC 232-28-619, Washington food fish and game fish--Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules.

Public testimony was received on the rule proposals at the November 5-6, 2004, Commission workshop; no additional public input will be accepted at this meeting.
Staff Report:
Ross Fuller, Fish Management Division Manager, Fish Program

18. MISCELLANEOUS AND WORKSHOP DEBRIEF
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.

19. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. We encourage the public to share views of Department programs and issues of concern during this portion of the meeting.

1:50 PM ADJOURN

[JawHooker]

I will be there, Where is this being held exactly?

[eyeFISH]

Count me in, SlabHunter!

[ctflyfish]

This is a critical issue, and it is winnable if enough of us testify. It looks like we need to be there by 8:30 or so. The meeting will be at the Natural Resource Building, Room 172,
1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia.

[slabhunter]

Jaw Hooker,

It will be held in the small meeting room, just down the hall from the lobby at the Natural Resources Building. You can take the elevator from the parking area or walk up the drive between the buildings. The lady at the sign-in table will have information/reports if you're interested.

[Talljeeper]

I will be there for sure!! It is dissapointing to see such little concern on this resource for something that has such an impact on the future of Washington fisheries.

Shame on you Washington iFishers......
You snooze you lose........
Talljeeper

[JawHooker]

Slabhunter,

Thanks for the Info. I will be there bright and early on Saturday Morning. I plan on giving testimony and hopefully will be able to stay for the final decision.

JawHooker