Section 6-9.3 Game Management Advisory Commission (GMAC) 2012

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1 With the exception of Rhode Island and Delaware, every other state in the union except Hawai'i benefits more by at least a factor of three the promotion of hunting instate and especially by encouraging tourist hunting. Hawai'i clearly could benefit by such promotion. The five gulf states of Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Texas generate over $19 billion in Wildlife Tourism revenue. Of this, hunting generates $4.9 billion in revenues and $552 million in state and local taxes. (http://www.daturesearch.com/wpcontent/uploads/WildlifeTourismReport FINAL.pdf) Hawaii has a lot in common with the Gulf States and should be taking advantage of resources, especially those that could be sustaining of the resource. Tax revenues alone could support, more robust and cooperative watershed rehabilitation and alternative protection approaches than those we're employing today. Bills that GMAC is following in the 28th Legislature HB1041 HD2. The purpose of this measure is to establish a Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory role to the Board of Land and Natural Resources to, among other things: (1) Recommend policies and criteria regarding the management, protection, and promotion of public hunting in Hawai'i; (2) Make recommendations relating to the process of hunting rules modification; and (3) Collaborate with others who gather information and implement hunting programs and data. Support SB2026 SD2. The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish the Hawai'i apprentice hunting program to provide opportunities for young persons between the ages of 10 and 17 to engage in and learn about hunting under the supervision of sponsoring adult mentors who are licensed hunters. Support SCR1 Supporting game mammal, game bird, and fishing resources in order to promote sustainability and food security and to preserve long lasting local and cultural practices. Oppose most of the added amendments. HD799. The purpose of this measure is to amend the Uniform Aeronautics Act to allow the State, its employees, or its independent contractors, while in flight and in furtherance of the State's official duties, to kill wildlife located in remote or inaccessible areas. Oppose without significant amendment. 1. http://assets.thehcn.net/content/sites/hawai i/2012_Hawaii_Cou nty_BASE LINE_FOOD_SUSTAI NASI LITY_W EB. pdf