Here's my concern over the late addition by Commissioner Jennings. From the WDFW website, the deadline for all proposals for the current regualtion process was June 1. Staff, advisors, and the public needs the time to work through the process. Bringing a major change at this late date is not fair to those who have been working the process as outlined below.



Timeline for 2010-2012 Sport Rule Adoption Process (Major Cycle)

April 1, 2009
Postcards and e-mails sent out referring participants to website describing process, guidelines, and noting how to request printed materials

June 1
All proposals due

July
Provide information to Advisory Groups regarding proposals and solicit their input

August
Department approves proposal package for public distribution

August
Brief Fish and Wildlife Commission Fish Committees

September 16
Public notified that proposals are available for comment

September 29 - October 13
Regional public meetings to discuss proposals

October 2-3
CANCELLED - Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting (Olympia) - brief Commission on proposals

November 6-7
Brief commission on proposals

Dec 1
Last day for mail or e-mail testimony to be received

Dec 4-5
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting (Olympia) – take public testimony on proposals

December
Provide info to Advisory groups

December
Department meetings to develop final recommendations