May - Quarterly Meeting of the Commission

Idaho Fish and Game Commission

Quarterly Meeting — May 10-11, 2023

Idaho Fish and Game - Magic Valley Headquarters
324 417 E #1
Jerome, ID 83338

Agenda
Updated 5/8/2023
Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.

May 10, 2023

Time   Description
11:00 a.m.   Commission Gun Range Discussion and Lava Ridge Field Tour
7:00 p.m.   Public Hearing
Location of Public Hearing:
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Magic Valley 

324 417 E #1
Jerome, ID 83338

May 11, 2023

Time Order Description
8:00 a.m. 1.

Opening Comments
-- Chairman Tim Murphy

8:05 a.m. 2.

Agenda Changes (Action)
-- Chairman Tim Murphy

8:10 a.m. 3.

Review of Public Comment
-- Chairman Murphy and Director Fredericks

8:30 a.m. 4.

Consent Calendar (Action Item)
a. Minutes
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b. Financial Report
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  5.

Action Items for Commission Approval (Action)

8:40 a.m.  

A. FY24 Shooting Range Grant Funding Recommendations/Destination Shooting Range Update (Action)
-- Adam Park, Communications
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9:00 a.m.   B. Commission Direction for the Wolf Depredation Control Board Funds (Action)
-- Tricia Hebdon, Asst. Chief, Wildlife
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9:15 a.m.   C. Commission Direction for Animal Damage Control Board Funds (Action)
-- Tricia Hebdon, Asst. Chief, Wildlife
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9:30 a.m.   D. Pronghorn Management Plan (Action)
-- Jake Powell, Wildlife Regional Biologist
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9:45 a.m.   E. Wolf Management Plan (Action)
-- Katie Oelrich, Wildlife Staff Biologist
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10:15 a.m.   BREAK
10:30 a.m.   F. Commission Representative Appointment IOGLB - Brad Compton (Action)
-- Chairman Murphy, Director Fredericks
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10:40 a.m.   G. Moyie River Corridor Forest Legacy Project Contribution (Action)
-- Casey Pozzanghera, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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10:50 a.m.   H. 2nd Controlled Hunt Drawing and Early Hunts  (Action)
-- Tara Reichert, Automated System Manager
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11:05 a.m.  

I. 2023 Big Game Hunt Modification Proposals  (Action)
-- Rick Ward, State Wildlife Manager
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11:05 a.m. 6.

Rulemaking and Program Updates
--Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
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11:25 a.m. 7.

Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation Report
--Hilarie Engle, Foundation Development Coordinator

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11:35 a.m. 8.

FY 25 Budget Forecast
-- Michael Pearson, Chief, Administration
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12:00 p.m.   LUNCH
1:00 p.m. 9.

CWD Control Action Update
-- Rick Ward, State Wildlife Manager

Unit 14 Landowner Appreciation Certificates for CWD Cooperation
-- J.J. Teare, Clearwater Regional Supervisor
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1:20 p.m. 10.

Hunter Congestion Survey History, Status, and Next Steps
-- Dr. Kenneth Wallen, University of Idaho
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1:40 p.m. 11.

Response to Winter Conditions in Eastern Idaho
-- Toby Boudreau, Deer & Elk Coordinator
-- Don Jenkins, Natural Resource Program Coordinator
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2:00 p.m. 12.

Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair (Action)
-- Chairman Murphy

2:10 p.m. 13.

Director's Report
-- Director Fredericks

2:30 p.m. 14.

Commissioner Reports
-- Chairman Murphy

2:50 p.m. 15.

Planning for Next Meeting
-- Chairman Murphy

3:00 p.m.   BREAK
3:15 p.m. 16.

Executive Session I.C. 74-206(1)(c)(f) (Action Item - votes for convening/ending session; no final action will occur in executive session.)

3:30 p.m. 17. Position on Litigation (Action)
Meetings of the Commission during field trips and catered meals are open to public attendance, but additional arrangements may be involved for those who wish to attend. For more information on such arrangements, please contact Mary Boyer at (208) 334-3771. During field trips and catered meals, the Commission may engage in brainstorming activities and informal discussions of regional and general interest, but the Commission will not take up any item for action.
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