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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept of Fish and Game 11.30.12 - 2013-2014 deer huntsState of California -Natural Resources Agency EDMUND G. BROWN JR.. Governor ,,„,~, ` i ~ DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CHARLTON H. BONHAM, Director ;r..;. _~4; Wildlife Branch ''S!,- th ~_~ ~._. 1812 9 Street -- Sacramento, CA 95811 http:llwww. dfg. ca. g ov November 30, 2012 Bp,p~p OF SIIPF~~S Butte County Board of Supervisors ~C ~ ~ Z0~ 25 Country Center Drive ~~ Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Supervisors: This is to inform you of the Department of Fish and Game's intent to recommend to the Fish and Game Commission the following 20.13-14 deer hunt(s): - G-12 Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt - J-9 Little Dry Creek Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt The 2012 tag quota for the subject hunt(s) were as follows: G-12 ~ 30; J-9 = 5. The recommendation for the attached proposal(s) will be formally received by the Commission at its December 12, 2012 meeting. Please Hate that the recommendation{s) do Hat identify a specific tag quota but rather a range of tags at this time. A final recommendation {within this range of tags} based on herd performance and harvest results will be provided to the Fish and Game Commission for adoption at its April, 2093 meeting. Pursuant to sections 458 and 459 of the Fish and Game Code, you are hereby notified of the Department's recommendation affecting your county. In order to object or modify the proposal, the Board of Supervisors must accept public testimony or other information at a public hearing prior to February 1 to assist in the decision making process. Any objections or recommendationsfoy change must be by resolution and received in writing by the Department no later than January 31. Any objections or recommendations for change received after this date will not be considered. If the Board does not wish to exercise this veto authority, it is not necessary to hold a public hearing in consideration of this matter. If no response is received by this date, the Departrrient will consider the proposal approved and proceed with the regulatory process to implement the hunt. Attached is the proposed regulatory language for the above described hunts}. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please contact Craig Stowers at (916) 445-3553 or at the letterhead address above. Comments and recommendations related to the proposal(s) may be provided to the Fish and Commission at 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, California 95814. We look forward to your cooperation in managing our deer resources. Sincerely, Eric Loft, Chief ~ ~ Wildlife Branch Conservin CaC~rnut's ~ViCdCfe Since 1870 ~~~ a Attachment(s) cc: Fish and Game Commission Sacramento, California Tina Bartlett, Regional Manager Department of Fish and Game Rancho Cordova, California §360. Deer. Except as otherwise provided in this Title 14, deer may be taken only.as follows: (c} Additional Hunts (9) G-12 (Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt). {A) Area: These portions of Butte and Sutter counties within the exterior . boundaries of the Gray Lodge State Wildiife Area. (B} Season: The season for additional hunt G-12 (Gray Lodge Shotgun -Either- Sex Deer Hunt} shalt open on the third Saturday in September and extend for nine consecutive days. (C} Bag anti Possession Limit: One•either-sex deer (see subsection 351(c)) per tag. (D} Number of Tags: 3914-50. (E) Special Conditions: Only shotguns and ammunition as specified in Section 353 may be used. §360. Deer. Except as otherwise provided in this Title 14, deer may be taken only as follows: (c) Additional Hunts (31) J-9 {Little.Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex. Deer Hunt).. ~ . . ~(A) Area: That portion of Butte County within the exterior boundaries of the Little- ~ - Dry Creek Unit Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area (as defined in Section 55Q):. (B) Season:. The season far additional hunt J-9 (Little Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt) shall open on the third Saturday in September - . and extend for 9 consecutive days. {C).Bag and Possession Limit: One either-sex deer (see subsection 351(c)),.per. tag . (D) Number of Tags: 5-10. (E) Special Conditions: . ~'[ : Only junior license holders shall apply (see subsection 708.2). .... 2. Tagholders shall be accompanied by an adult chaperon 1$ years: of age. or . .. ~ ~ . older while hunting. 3. Tagholders shall attend an orientation meeting the day before the opening day of the season. ~ ~ ... . 4. Only shotguns and ammunition as specified in Section 353 may be used.