2013-06-17 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2013 ?: Huh? ?: Put it in writing… P. Dedman: It’s right here! What are you gonna write? I mean… Group: [Discussion] P. Dedman: ….the protection I’m talking about is right here in this… ….Commission [unclear]. So, why do there have to be questions about something that’s clearly stated right here – that you have to protect – and it gives advice on how to protect traditional and cultural gathering rights, which I can see the Board that there’s no Hawaiian koko here – that is a hard way of understanding gathering rights from a Hawaiian perspective – which is a State statute. It’s not a made up things – it’s Article 12, Section 7….it’s in the Constitution. B. Brilhante: I’m not saying - what you’re saying is not true or not accurate or not legal – I’m not making any opinion as to, you know, the veracity of your statements – all I’m saying is – unfortunately – now – legally – now is not the time we can discuss it. It’s a legitimate issue, P. Dedman: OK. B. Brilhante: It’s a strong issue – but it just has to get agendized. P. Dedman: OK. B. Brilhante: And then we put it on the agenda and then you know what? Let’s have at it. And we can, you know, dissect that thing – inside out [unclear]… P. Dedman: Just one more question. If there’s a decision being made currently – that conflicts with what I’m saying – and without it being agendized – then you’re just asking for one litigation…or what or what are you asking? B. Brilhante: I guess what I’d recommend is - if you see an item here on the agenda – and you [unclear] a decision that’s being made without following the specific, you know… P. Dedman: Um-hum… 6