Hawai'i Island Game Management Advisory Commission Report (Q3-Q4 2022)

Home

• Commissioners discussed a proposed Letter to Mayor Roth for approval of GMAC's "Out Doors Day" event. With a motion by Robert Duerr, and a second by Brian Ley, the discussion was tabled. • Commissioners discussed finalization of the Puuanahulu/Puuwaawaa Rules Change Committee. Commissioners Cortney Okumura and Brian Ley volunteered along with members of the public, Stanley Mendes and Natalie Reynolds. • Under New Business, Commissioners discussed the effects of the changed meeting time. With a motion by Robert Duerr and a second by Leomana Turalde, the Commission approved writing a letter to the Mayor Office regarding the meeting timing. • Commissioners discussed the GMAC 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Report. With a motion by Cortney Okumura and a second by Leomana Turalde, the approval was tabled until the next meeting. • Commissioners discussed recommendations for a GMAC representative for the HCR17, West Hawaii Ungulate Control Force. • Announcements: o Fall bird hunting season runs from November 5, 2022 to January 30, 2023 o Rule changes to lower Puna hunting areas. • Committee Reports: o GMAC Investigatory Committee - Laynet Rule Changes - Chair- Commissioner Robert Duerr. Cortney Okumura provided the report to the Commissioners on behalf of Robert Duerr which offered two recommendations: 1) that the forfeiture provision should be limited to fishing gear and net permits and 2) they should remove the $25.00 fee as part of the registration for lay nets. November 2022 • A motion was made by N. Reynolds to investigate the rules and penalties regarding manta ray tours and their effects on the manta ray populations. Seconded by, L. Turalde. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. • Chair Antonio led a discussion on creating a draft letter to the Mayor asking for support and restoration of scheduled 6:00-8:00 evening meeting times. A motion was made by C. Okumura to table the draft letter to Mayor Roth for additional edits. Seconded by R. Duerr. Motion carried unanimously by roll voice vote. • Under Old Business, L. Turalde motioned to table GMAC development and finalization of Draft Rules to next month's agenda. Seconded by R. Duerr. Motion carried unanimously by roll call voice vote. • A motion was made by A. Antonio to form a permitted inter -action group entitled legislative committee to identify bills that affect hunting, fishing, and gathering rights for the 2023 legislative session. Seconded by L. Turalde. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The motion passed with 7 ayes, 2 excused. • A motion was made by A. Antonio to table the the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Report to the next meeting. Seconded by L. Turalde. Motion carried by roll call vote. (5 ayes, 2 abstained, 2 excused.)