2020-01-14 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2020 we need to develop that we’re not there yet but we can ask for the monies and, you know, apply for grants for it, we just haven’t done it yet. NP: Yeah – GMAC – we would really appreciate that. KS: OK. NP: Because people want to know – they want an explanation. KS: Me too... NP: Yeah, thank you. And thank you guys for all your hard work and all your hours and the volunteers that went into it – that’s really great – thank you so much. KS: It was good, no, I was grumbling when Admin put it on my plate but as we did it I really enjoyed it so... NP: Exercise, fresh air... Beautiful views, right? Get out of the office. KS: Go live, go live through what the hunters is complaining to me about. NP: Yeah, knowing what the hunters are doing trudging through the grass. Is there any other questions from the audience? SM: Stanley, District 1. I think it’s the habitat, yeah? That’s what it all boils down to, yeah? The grass is too high – so even if you bring pheasants that you raise ‘em from someplace else put ‘em there – some going stick around but most ‘em fly to get a better habitat. So... That’s my opinion. KS: Yeah, I mean, habitat is gonna be the driving force for sure.. NP: Yeah, the greatest suspicion among hunters, right? KS: ....and for our native birds too, um-hum... NP: The grazers aren’t there anymore and the grass is too high and the birds are declining. But you need scientists, right? GH: Grayson... NP: Go ahead... GH: That was gonna be along my next question is that – I understand and I applaud you folks for looking at and studying what’s happening locally, however, in addition to that I’m curious to know if there are other – in my field 14