January - Annual Meeting of the Commission

Idaho Fish and Game Commission

Annual Meeting — January 24-25, 2024

Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters
600 S Walnut
Boise, ID 

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Agenda

Note: Agenda Update 1/24/2024 11:15 a.m.

January 24, 2024

Time   Description
12:45 p.m.   Agenda Changes
-- Chairman Ebert (Action)
1:00 p.m.   Confirmation Hearing Senate Resources & Environment Committee, Travel to Capital
1:00 p.m.   Commissioner Orientation - Review of Administrative Process (e.g. , Expense Reporting and Per Diem, Legislative Confirmation Process, Open Meeting, Ethics, Season Setting and Rulemaking)
--Director's Office, Legal Counsel, Commission
5:30 p.m.   Dinner
7:00 pm   Public Hearing
Location of Public Hearing:
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S Walnut
Boise, ID 83712

 

 

January 25, 2024

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 Don Ebert

8:15 a.m. 2.

Agenda Changes
-- Chairman Ebert (Action)

8:20 a.m. 3.

Review of Public Comment
-- Chairman Ebert and Director Fredricks

8:40 a.m. 4.

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

  5.

Action Items for Commission Approval

8:50 a.m.  

A. Upland Game, Furbearer, Turkey & Falconry Season Setting for 2024-2025 (Action)
-- Jeff Knetter, Wildlife Program Coordinator 
-- Cory Mosby, Wildlife Staff Biologist
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9:20 a.m.   B. Turkey Tag Discount Order (Action)
-- Jeff Knetter, Wildlife Program Coordinator
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9:30 a.m.  

C. Land Item - Jensen Acquisition (Action)
-- Casey Pozzanghera, Lands/Mitigation Program Coordinator
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9:40 a.m.   

D. Land Item - Peterson Acquisition (Action)
-- Casey Pozzanghera, Lands/Mitigation Program Coordinator
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9:50 a.m.   E. Land Item - Cherry Plant Acquisition (Action)
-- Casey Pozzanghera, Lands/Mitigation Program Coordinator
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10:00 a.m.  

F. Revision of Tri-State MOA and Proclamation Regarding Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Bear (Action)
-- Kathleen Trever, Deputy Attorney General
-- Toby Boudreau, Wildlife Program Coordinator
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10:15 a.m.   

Break

10:30 a.m. 6.

December 1 Tag Sale Report
-- Michael Pearson, Bureau Chief, Administration

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10:50 a.m. 7.

2023 Nonresident and Outfitter Allocated Tag Use Report
-- Tara Reichert, Automated System Manager
-- Rick Ward, State Wildlife Manager
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11:10 a.m. 8.

Update on Legislation and Rulemaking
-- Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
-- Ellary Tucker Williams, Legislative and Community Engagement Coordinator
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11:20 a.m. 9.

Implementation of Electronic Salmon and Steelhead Permits
-- Tara Reichert, Automated System Manager
-- John Cassinelli, Anadromous Fish Manager
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11:45 a.m. 10.

Updating Fish and Game's Policy on Online Customer Data
-- Ian Malepeai, Communications Program Manager
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12:00 p.m.   LUNCH
1:10 p.m. 11.

Chronic Wasting Disease Update
-- Tricia Hebdon, Assistant Bureau Chief, Wildlife
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1:20 p.m. 12. Winter Feeding of Deer & Elk
-- Miranda Reinson, Regional Wildlife Biologist
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1:40 p.m. 13. Kokanee Management in Idaho
-- Joe Kozfkay, State Fisheries Manager
-- Beau Gunter, Fish Production Manager
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2:10 p.m. 14. Fishing and Boating Access Program Overview
-- Eric Stark, Natural Resource Program Coordinator
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2:40 p.m. 15.

Director's Report
-- Director Fredricks

3:00 p.m. 16.

Commissioner Reports
-- Chairman Ebert

3:10 p.m. 17.

Planning for Next Meeting
-- Chairman Ebert

3:20 p.m. 18.

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

3:45 p.m. 19. Litigation Position (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 Valerie Taro 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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