Minutes WASHINGTON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

CONFERENCE CALL May 19, 2006 - 8:30 a.m. Olympia, Washington ATTENDANCE: Commission Department Ron Ozment, Chair Jeff Koenings, Director Ken Chew Larry Peck, Deputy Director Jerry Gutzwiler Bruce Bjork, Enforcement Program Conrad Mahnken Greg Hueckel, Habitat Program Chuck Perry Bob Gibbons, Fish Program Will Roehl Evan Jacoby, Enforcement Program Shirley Solomon Miranda Wecker Public Commission Staff: None Nancy Burkhart Chair Ozment called the conference call to order at 8:34 a.m. REDUCTION OF COMMERCIAL GREEN STURGEON MAXIMUM SIZE LIMIT RULES -- BRIEFING: Bob Gibbons briefed the Commission on proposed rule amendments that would set the statewide maximum size limit on green sturgeon at 60 inches in the commercial fishery. The Commission will consider action at its June 9-10, 2006, Commission meeting in Wenatchee. SPORT FISHING RULE CONSOLIDATION -- BRIEFING: Evan Jacoby briefed the Commission on rule proposals that would consolidate sport fishing rules, except for fishing contests. This is a housekeeping measure for ease of locating rules within the WAC. The Commission will consider action at its June 9-10, 2006, Commission meeting in Wenatchee. GOLD MINERS' RALLY -- BRIEFING: Greg Hueckel briefed the Commission on the Department's involvement in the August 2006 gold miners' rally at Oroville. GENERAL DISCUSSION: Commissioners and Director Koenings discussed recent activities and items of interest.

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