GMAC Fiscal Year Report 2022 (draft)

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agreement with the County to remove boulders blocking the Volcano Ola'a Forest Reserve access. • The County GMAC invited State GMAC commissioners to provide an update on their activities. Notably, State GMAC commissioner John Terry informed the commission about access into private lands for hunting. • GMAC kept up-to-date on the latest game resource information with guest speakers from the DLNR Environmental Management College and DOFAW Wildlife Biologists. • In advocacy for disabled hunters, GMAC heard concerns and provided communication with DLNR ADA and LEP coordinators in public meeting. • With concerns from the public and local fishermen over the closure of the Kona Pier, GMAC invited DLNR District Manager of the Division of Boating and Recreation, Jerome Nickerson to explain the closure and offer answers. • In keeping with the latest developments and proposals in forest management, GMAC invited Forester Peter Simmons in Land Management and Consultation, to share the vision of utilizing conservation land for commercial forestry purposes and public recreation. • In hopes of public outreach to encourage hunting, fishing, and healthy outdoor activities, GMAC explored the possibilities of creating a public event offering education and opportunity with an "Out Door Day" plan. • GMAC provided a platform for public education on the legislative process with the Legislative Public Access Room Coordinator Virginia Beck, to encourage participation in support of GMAC bills. GMAC also provided regular updates on related bills in the legislature through speaker Todd Yukatake. • Following the Sunshine laws with public meetings, commissioner votes, and mayoral support, GMAC advocated for the sponsoring of S133299, S133298, S132994, and H13662. After a long hard legislative season, HB1872 Act315 and SB3298 became law. • GMAC kept track and provided updates on the Waipio Valley road closure for hunter, fisherman, and cultural practitioners. • GMAC followed the routine aerial eradication of sheep on Mauna Kea with Wildlife Biologist Kanalu Sproat, and questioned the effectiveness and cost efficiency of the eradication mandate. • In concern over the growing popularity of drone shoreline fishing, GMAC heard public testimony and sponsored speaker Robert Duerr of Hawaii Fishing News to speak on the matter.