January - Annual Meeting of the Commission

Idaho Fish and Game Commission

Annual Meeting — January 25-26, 2023

Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters
600 S Walnut
Boise, ID 

Agenda

Amended January 24, 2023
Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.

January 25, 2023

Time   Description
9:00 a.m.   Amend agenda to correct Idaho Code subsection in executive session notice (Action)
9:05 a.m.   Executive Session I.C. 74-206 (1) (a)(c)(f) (Action Item - votes for convening/ending session; no final action will occur in executive session.)
10:00 a.m.   Potential: Discuss Items for Commission Meeting & Confirmation Hearings
11:45 a.m.   Lunch
1:30 p.m.   Meet with Senate Resources & Environment Committee, Idaho State Capitol
Confirmation Hearing for Commissioners Tim Murphy and Jordan Cheirrett.

Possible invite to join the Resources and Conservation Committee
7:00 pm   Public Hearing
Location of Public Hearing:
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S Walnut
Boise, ID 83712

 

 

January 26, 2023

Time Order Description
8:00 a.m.   Posting of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
-- Idaho Department of Fish and Game Honor Guard
8:10 a.m. 1.

Opening Comments
-- Chairman Tim Murphy

8:15 a.m. 2.

Agenda Changes
-- Chairman Tim Murphy

8:20 a.m. 3.

Review of Public Comment
-- Chairman Murphy and Director Schriever

8:40 a.m. 4.

Consent Calendar (Action Item)
a. Minutes
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b. Financial Report
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c. Winter Feeding Committee Appointments
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  5.

Action Items for Commission Approval (Action)

8:50 a.m.  

A. Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Season Setting for 2023 and 2024 (Action)
-- Hollie Miyasaki, Wildlife Staff Biologist
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9:20 a.m.   B. Adoption of Management Plan for Fisher, Lynx, and Wolverine (Action)
-- Cory Mosby, Wildlife Staff Biologist
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9:35 a.m. 6.

a. Update on Legislation and Rulemaking
-- Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
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b. Muzzleloader Bullets
-- Toby Boudreau, Deer and Elk Coordinator
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10:10 a.m.   

Break

10:30 a.m. 7.

Big Game Movements & Migration Action Plan to Release for Public Input
--Jacob Gray, Natural resources Program Coordinator - Habitat and Migration

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10:45 a.m. 8.

Deer & Elk Status Update and Big Game Season Setting Preview
-- Toby Boudreau, Deer and Elk Coordinator
-- Rick Ward, State Wildlife Manager
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11:15 a.m. 9.

Chronic Wasting Disease Update (Information)
-- Rick Ward, State Wildlife Manager
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11:30 a.m. 10.

a. 2022 Wolf Abundance Estimate
-- Shane Roberts, Wildlife Research Manager
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b. Draft Wolf Management Plan to Release for Public Review and Input
-- Jon Rachael, Chief, Wildlife
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12:00 p.m.  

Lunch

1:00 p.m. 11.

2022 Outfitter Allocated Tag use Reports (Information)
-- Tara Reichert, Automated System Manager
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1:15 p.m. 12.

December 1 Tag Sale
-- Michael Pearson, Chief, Administration
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1:35 p.m. 13.

Director's Report
-- Director Schriever

1:55 p.m. 14.

Commissioner Reports
-- Chairman Murphy

2:15 p.m. 15.

Planning for Next Meeting
-- Chairman Murphy

2:25 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.)

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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