2014-08-25 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – August 25, 2014 minutes you guys get to talk too, because apparently the time has gone now, because every time \[unclear\] on time. So we have limited time, that’s not fair. Bring it up at a meeting, discuss it, and bring it up to the people out here. We listened out here to what you’re gonna say when it could be on a board meeting. Don’t get me wrong, nothing personal, I think you guys are doing a great job and a hell of a job, but try find a way so we the people can say, there are a lot of people out here, they got frustrated because all the questions was asked. Let’s try to find a better way, professional way to get people here so they can listen and they can voice their opinions. Thank you, Mr. Lodge, and thank you commission. Chair Lodge: \[Unclear\]. C. Masuda: That’s testimony from the public for Hilo, you have testimony, Kona? Chair Lodge: We do… T. Nakama: Teresa Nakama. I have more of a question for both David and Lisa and for GMAC. Have you folks considered having on your panel or in your organization or department someone that is knowledgeable of the native Hawaiians, their lifestyle and I’m not going to call them an expert, I’m more so a kupuna that understands the ancient knowledge that brings forth the present knowledge that can be incorporated in today’s management. I’m not asking for an expert because then he’ll – get into feel the specific and it gets to be public opinion. But I’m saying go to – a go to person that can be an advisory to GMAC to DOFAR to DLNR. You do not have the component of understanding when it comes to native Hawaiian rights. It’s missing, it’s a missing element here and I’m pretty sure everyone would support that because my knowledge come from generational knowledge. And everything encompasses from mountain to ocean, it’s not a specific area in – I would have to agree that the areas that have been fenced off – poho – because now the wild invasive species have taken over, but that’s another subject. But please consider an advisory person of some position. I can give you some advice, some knowledge whether if comes from Hawaiian Kingdom law down to HRS laws, because even if we have Corporation Counsel, even if we have the AG’s office, what you’re – the missing component is generational knowledge and would you please consider that. Chair Lodge: Absolutely. All right, thank you, we’re done with our testimony here (Kona). L. Hadway: I just – it’s Lisa – it’s just an FYI – the legislature this past session passed that the Endangered Species Recovery Act – the Natural Area Reserves Commission – the Board of Land and Natural Resources should have someone knowledgeable with traditional customary practice in Hawaiian \[unclear\]. I’m just telling you what the legislature… 21