2017-06-27 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2017 TL: Tom Lodge expressed that the County GMAC wanted to have district meetings but did not materialize. Mr. Lodge would like to work together and support the State GMAC. NP: Nani Pogline asked, “Could you tell us a little more about the aerial shooting of the goats that you mentioned?” JS: John Sabati indicated that DOFAW’s goal is to shoot goats on the island of Oahu. DOFAW made a presentation to the State GMAC and showed areas where the goats were but the place is inaccessible to hunters. There seems to be a concern with the Board of Water Supply land because it is in the boundary of the hunting grounds. He mentioned that the goats cross back and forth. Their plan is to fly and shoot the goats to achieve zero population but there is no fence and does not have any plans to build a fence because it is too costly. If DOFAW continue shooting, there will be a negative effect of the goat population in the hunting area. Josiah Jury, Commisioner, State GMAC will be meeting with DOFAW to further discuss the issue. 2. Ryan Kohatsu – Newly installed East Hawaii Commissioner. Opening Statement and vision. RK: Ryan Kohatsu expressed his appreciation to the County GMAC and to Representative Richard Onishi for supporting the State Commission. Mr. Kohatsu indicated that the outcome of the first meeting with the State Game Management Advisory Commission was positive. He felt that those who attended the meeting were cooperative. Mr. Kohatsu stated by working together and having open communication with the community and hunters, positive results can be achieved in the future. He provided his contact information: ryankohatsu@gmail.com; and mentioned that he is also in Facebook as Hawaii Sportsmen Alliance. Send your comments, concerns and more importantly ideas and express how one can help and become a part of the team. TL: Anybody have any questions for Ryan? Anyone from the public? Mr. Lodge thanked Ryan Kohatsu for all the hard work his put into. He also mentioned that Mr. Kohatsu has the ability to reach out to people. Mr. Lodge offered his support to Ryan Kohatsu and Jon Sabati who are both accessible and looks forward to working with the State GMAC and DOFAW staff. 3. Anthony Sylvester II, past chair of GMAC, on need for reliable venue for scholastic shooting sports, 4-H, and Boy Scouts TL: Mr. Lodge introduced Tony Sylvester who started the commission years ago. Tony is now embarking on a new project. 3