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AGENDA PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING March 4 th 5 th, 2015 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 Wednesday: March 4th # Time AGENDA ITEM 7:30

2015 Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting and the February 3 rd, 2015 Parks and Wildlife Commission SCTF Conference Call 3 8:40 (I) Chairman Bray Corrections to Agenda Corrections/Removal of Consent

1 AGENDA PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING March 4 th 5 th, 2015 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building 6060 Broadway Denver, CO Wednesday: March 4th # Time AGENDA ITEM 7:30 Commissioner s Breakfast General Discussion of Meeting Schedule and Agenda Items 1 8:30 (I) Chairman Bray Pledge of Allegiance 2 8:35 (A) Chairman Bray Approve Minutes of the January 13 th 14 th, 2015 Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting and the February 3 rd, 2015 Parks and Wildlife Commission SCTF Conference Call 3 8:40 (I) Chairman Bray Corrections to Agenda Corrections/Removal of Consent Agenda Topics 4 8:45 (I) Chairman Bray Commissioners Questions and Comments 5 9:00 (I) Mike King Department of Natural Resources Update 6 9:10 (I) Don Brown Department of Agriculture Update 7 9:20 (I) Bob Broscheid Director s Comments 8 9:30 (I) Steve Cassin Financial Update Reserve Discussion (3) 10:00 Break 9 10:15 (I) Megan Wilhite GOCO Youth Intern Program Update Final Regulations 10 10:35 (A) Danielle Isenhart Chapter P-1 - Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands 2 CCR and those related provisions of Chapter P-2 - ( Boating 2 CCR 405-2) necessary to accommodate changes to or ensure consistency with Chapter P-1 (Step 2 of 2) 1

2 Open for consideration of annual changes of the entire chapter including, but not limited to, generally-applicable and propertyspecific requirements for, or restrictions on use of, parks properties controlled by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including, but not limited to, the following: Allowing boats with electric or gas motors of 10 horsepower or less to be launched and operated at a wakeless speed on Blue Heron Reservoir at St. Vrain State Park. Prohibiting the use of portable grills and stoves outside of designated high-use pads at Eldorado Canyon State Park. Allowing the Park Manager to require bear proof containers in all or portions of any Colorado State Park. Updating Regulation No. P-103(a) regarding water restrictions to include the Staunton State Park ponds. Updating Regulation No. P-106(a)(1)(c)(2), clarifying that Highline Lake State Park is only open for waterfowl hunting on days and times as posted. Changing personal flotation device labeling in order to comply with US Coast Guard standards :45 (A) Danielle Isenhart Chapter P-7 - Passes, Permits and Registrations 2 CCR 405- (Step 2 of 2) Open for consideration of annual changes of entire chapter including, but not limited to, regulations pertaining to eligibility requirements and fees for individual and vehicle park passes; use permits; vessel, snowmobile and off-highway vehicle registrations; and license agent requirements, including, but not limited to, the following: Adding the Overlook Event Facility at Ridgway State Park to the set fee schedule. Increasing the weekend and holiday rate at the Pa Co Chu Puk group event facility. Removal of the Parks Aspen Leaf Lifetime Pass Card and other applicable regulations :50 (A) Danielle Isenhart Chapter W-0 - General Provisions 2 CCR (Step 3 of 3) Open for consideration of final regulations including but not limited to, the following: To allow the limited use of leashed dogs to recover wounded big game, excluding black bears. Revision of the Private Land Only Licenses definition :00 (A) Danielle Isenhart Chapter W-9 - Wildlife Properties 2 CCR (Step 2 of 2) Open for annual review of the entire chapter including, but not limited to, generally applicable and property-specific requirements for, or restrictions on use of, wildlife properties controlled by the Division of Parks and Wildlife, including State Trust Lands (STLs) leased by the Division, including, but not limited to, the following: Adding new regulations for the Arikaree SWA. Modifying the winter range closure on Centennial SWA. Modifying public access restrictions at Dome Rock SWA. 2

3 Closing Frank SWA to hunting and prohibiting public access north of the Poudre River. Allowing bow fishing at Rio Grande, Shriver-Wright, Russell Lakes, and Higel SWAs. Adding access restrictions to Mount Evans SWA. Modifying closure dates on Perins Peak and Bodo SWAs. Prohibiting big game hunting with muzzleloaders or rifles on Meeker Pastures SWA. Changing the age requirement for the Jumbo and Prewitt SWA permits. Allowing hand, wind, and electric powered craft at Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA for fishing. Closing public access on Wellington Reservoir #4. Adding the Roselund parcel to existing regulations for the Rio Blanco Lake SWA. Creating regulations for Overland Trail STL. Adding in Moosehead Mountain STL to the STL appendix :15 (A) Danielle Isenhart Chapter W-11 - Wildlife Parks and Unregulated Wildlife 2 CCR (Step 2 of 2) 15 11:20 (I) Steve Yamashita Reid Dewalt Ty Petersburg Open for consideration of regulations, including, but not limited to, the following: Adding the Asian Water Buffalo to the list of domestic species in Colorado. Prohibiting the possession of animals taken from the wild in Colorado at all wildlife parks and sanctuaries and adding exceptions for when wildlife sanctuaries may import and possess animals taken from the wild in other states. Urad Lake SWA Landowner Appreciation 16 11:30 (I) Tammy Vercauteren Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Partnership with CPW RMBO 17 12:00 Lunch 18 1:00 (I) Tom Burke Chair, Wildlife Council Chris Clemens Pilgrim Advertising 19 1:30 (I) Troy Olsen Hunting Works Wildlife Council Annual Update Hunting Works Colorado 20 1:50 (I) Brian Kurzel Revenue Concept Timeline Update (3) 21 2:05 (I) Michelle Seubert Barr Lake State Park Update 22 2:15 (I) Bob Thompson Law Enforcement Branch Update 2:45 Break 23 3:00 (I) Scott Roush Tim Metzger Chatfield and Cherry Creek: State Park & DOLA Updates 3

4 24 3:40 (I) Anne Kelson Real Estate Accomplishments in :55 (A) Matt Lucia 2015 RFP Priorities 26 4:05 (I) Josh Garcia Strategic Plan Progress Update 27 4:35 (I) Emily Orbanek GOCO Update 28 4:45 (I) Shannon Schaller Draft DAU plan for D-38 (South Park Deer Herd) 5:00 6:00 Recess Private Commission Dinner Thursday: March 5 th 7:30 Commissioner s Breakfast General Discussion of Meeting Schedule and Agenda Items # Time AGENDA ITEM 29 8:30 (A) Tom Morrissey Approval of the 2015 Non-Motorized Trails Grants 30 9:00 (I) Tom Morrissey Introduction to the 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Applications 31 9:45 Chairman Bray Public Comment 32 10:00 (A) Chairman Bray Consent Agenda 10:15 Break 33 10:30 (A) Jeffrey Weeden P.C. Alan Merrill License Suspension Appeal Case 6768; Alan Merrill, 12 years 34 10:50 (A) Zachary I. Gonzales Mid-Suspension Review under (9), C.R.C.; COS 03888; 15 years 35 11:10 (I/A) Tim Monahan Legal Report Executive Session to discuss pending litigations and legal issues ( (3)(a)(I) and (II), C.R.S). 11:30 Adjourn Except the time indicated for when the meeting is scheduled to begin, the times indicated on the Commission agenda for each agenda item are approximate and subject to change. Generally, upon completion of each agenda item, the Commission will immediately move to the next agenda item. However, the order of the agenda items is tentative and, when necessary to accommodate the public and Commission s schedules, the order of the agenda items is also subject to change. Members of the public wishing to provide comment to the Parks and Wildlife Commission on any topic not otherwise on the agenda can do so during the Public Presentations agenda item. However, comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes of time in which to address the Commission and all persons must submit a Request to Speak before the Parks and Wildlife Commission (blue) slip indicating the topic for comment prior to the start of the Public Presentations agenda item. Persons wishing to provide a presentation to the Parks and Wildlife Commission that exceeds 3 minutes in length or requires the use 4

5 or provision of specialized equipment (slide show, power point, video, etc.) must submit a written request to the Chairman of the Commission at least thirty days in advance of the Commission meeting setting forth the subject matter of the presentation, the time requested and the equipment needed for the presentation. The granting of such requests is up to the discretion of the Chairman of the Commission. In all cases, the Parks and Wildlife Commission appreciates and encourages the provision of written materials on the subject matter of the comment or presentation prior to the meeting in question. NOTE: All programs, services and activities of Colorado Parks and Wildlife are operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation as a result of a disability, please submit your request to Megan Wilhite, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO or or megan.wilhite@state.co.us. To assure that Colorado Parks and Wildlife can meet your needs, please notify Megan Wilhite of your request at least seven working days prior to the scheduled event. (1,2,3) Strategic Priority Item These items relate to the Parks and Wildlife Commission s current 3 Strategic Priorities of (1) Habitat Protection, (2) Recruitment and Retention, and (3) Financial Sustainability. (I) (A) Information Item Action Item 5

6 32 (A) Consent Agenda Proposed Parks and Wildlife Commission Consent Agenda March 4-5, 2015 In order to increase the Parks and Wildlife Commission s efficiency and allow more time for consideration of wildlife policy and contested issues, the listed items are noticed for action by the Commission as part of the March 2015 Consent Agenda. Note: The process for placing matters on the Consent Agenda is as follows: The Director identifies matters where the recommended action follows established policy or precedent, there has been agreement reached or the matter is expected to be uncontested and non-controversial. Staff will provide written memos to the Parks and Wildlife Commission members explaining the matters on the Consent Agenda. Copies of the memos will be available to the public. Matters on the Consent Agenda are noticed for hearing at the same time and in the same manner as other agenda items. If a member of the Commission requests further consideration of an item on the consent agenda, that item will be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed and acted upon as determined by the Commission. The Consent Agenda may be voted on without the necessity of reading individual items. Any Commission member may request clarification from the Director for any matter on the Consent Agenda. Game Damage Claims 32.1 (A) Denial 17-Y15-02 Ivonne Bermudez $ Goats/Poultry by Mtn Lion DWM Albert / AWM Basagoitia / RM Dorsey Denial 01-Y15-04 Kristen VanPoolen $11, Horses by Elk DWM Lamb / AWM DeWalt / RM Yamashita Denial 01-Y15-04 Zen Odell $90.51 Pasture by WT Deer DWM Haper / AWM Thorpe / RM Dorsey Denial 04-Y14-03 Mark Foster $21, Goats by Bear DWM Howare / AWM Leslie / RM Yamashita Approval OVER $20, Y15-06 Richard McCollum $21, Sheep by Bear DWM none / AWM Will / RM Velarde Approval OVER $20, Y15-05 James Craig Bair $66, Sheep by Bear DWM Cacho & Yamashita / AWM Will / RM Velarde License Suspension Appeals 32.2 (A) Name Case # Suspension Cooklin, Talbot C. FTC Year McWade, Adam P. COS Years Stowe, James A. MON Years 6

7 Real Estate 32.3 (A) Project # Project Name NW McStay Ranch The Nature Conservancy Third Party CE - RFP SW Roaring Judy SFU - Grazing Lease Renewal SE Headwaters Ranch - Phase III RFP NW Newbarger - Fee Title Acquisition NE Golden Gate Canyon SP - Century Link Easement NE Fairplay Shop SAA BLM - Lease NW Tri State Energy - Fee Title Acquisition NE Spinney Mountain SP - Third Party CE Trout Unlimited Assignment NE Smith Lake SWA - Lease CO AHRA BLM Lease Renewal SE Lathrop State Park Office Lease Renewal Colorado State Patrol Habitat Partnership Program Committee Nominations 32.4 (A) Christine Cloninger BLM Upon South Park Replaces Matt Rustad Joel Humphries BLM Upon San Luis Valley Replaces Melissa Garcia Matt Vasquez USFS Upon Gunnison Replaces oe Cogan Name Brett McMurry Representing Starting Date Committee Name Background History Livestock Upon Arkansas River Replaces Grower Mark Hatcher Eric Freels USFS Upon Grand Mesa Replaces Monica Klingler Ken Holsinger BLM Upon North Fork Replaces Lynae Rogers Cody Purcell CPW Upon North Fork Gunnison Replaces Bob Morris Toni Toelle Forest Service Upon Northwest Colorado Replaces Erik Taylor Name Chris Craig Representing Starting Date Committee Name Background History Livestock Upon Republican Rivers Replaces Producer Don Andrews Mike Schmidt BLM Upon San Juan Replaces Nate West 7

8 Final Regulations 32.5 (A) Chapter W-2 - Big Game 2 CCR (Step 1 of 1) Open for consideration of regulations, including, but not limited to, the following: Any necessary regulations and corrections to or administrative clean-up of changes previously adopted by the Parks and Wildlife Commission for the 2015 big game seasons, including, but not limited to, game management unit boundaries, season dates, limited license areas and manner of take provisions for bighorn sheep, mountain goat, deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and mountain lion, and regulations otherwise necessary for implementation of the 2015 big game seasons and the Big Game Season Structure as adopted by the Parks and Wildlife Commission in January of Clarification of the weighted preference point regulation. Removal of the Big Game Access Program. Instating a ¼ mile closure around Brainard Lake for moose hunting from the beginning of archery season until the USFS gate closes. End of Consent Agenda 8

RULE-MAKING NOTICE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING November 16-17, 2017

RULE-MAKING NOTICE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING November 16-17, 2017 September 29, 2017 In accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, section 24-4-103, C.R.S., the Parks and Wildlife