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ADMINISTRATION`°
Commissioners JAN 0 2017 STATE OF CALIFORNIA Valerie Termini,Executive Director
Eric Sklar,President Edmund G.Brown Jr.,Governor 1416 Ninth Street,Room 1324
Saint Helena OROVILLE.CALIFORNIA Sacramento,CA 95814
Jacque Hostler-Carmesin,Vice President (916)653-4899
McKinleyville Fish and Game Commission www.fgc.ca.gov
Anthony C.Williams,Member
Huntington Beach
Russell Burns,Member
Napa yf,.
Peter Silva,Member
Chula Vista
Wildlife Heritage and Conservation
Since 1870
December 28, 2016
TO ALL AFFECTED AND INTERESTED PARTIES:
Re: Notices published in the California Notice Register on December 23, 20161
Register 2016, No. 52-Z, for
• OAL Notice Z2016-1213-10, Mammal Hunting, sections 360, 361, 362, 363, 364
and 364.1, Title 14, CCR;
• OAL Notice Z2016-1213-11, Waterfowl Hunting, Section 502, Title 14, CCR; and
• OAL Notice Z2016-1213-12, Deer Tagging and Reporting, Section 708.5, Title
14, CCR
The Notices referenced above were sent out announcing an incorrect date for the Fish and
Game Commission's discussion hearing scheduled on February 8, 2017 in Rohnert Park,
CA. The correct information should read as follows:
"NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in
writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Sonoma, One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, California, on Wednesday, February 8,
2017 at 8:00 a.m. or, as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard."
All other information remains unchanged.
incerely,
Jon D. Sri rom
Associate Governm ntal Program Analyst
A6MINISTRAfi6N
V
DEC 2 7 2016
Commissioners STATE OF CALIFORNIA ORflVILLE,CALIFORMblerie Termini,Executive director
Eric Sklar,President Edmund G.Brown Jr.,Governor 1416 Ninth Street,Room 1320
Saint Helena Sacramento,CA 95814
Jacque Hostler-Carmesin,Vice President (916)653-4899
McKinleyville Fish and Game Commission www.fgc.ca.gov
Anthony C.Williams,Member
Huntington Beach
Russell Bums,Member
Napa
Peter Silva,Member
Chula Vista
Wildlife Heritage and Conservation
Since 1870
December 23, 2016
This is to provide you with a copy of the notice of proposed regulatory action relative to
Amending sections 360, 361, 362, 363, 364 and 364.1, Title 14, California Code of
Regulations, relating to mammal regulations, which is published in the California
Regulatory Notice Register on December 23, 2016.
Please note the dates of the public hearings related to this matter and associated
deadlines for receipt of written comments.
Additional information and all associated documents may be found on the Fish and
Game Commission website at.hftp://www.fqc.ca.gov/regulations/2016/index.aspx .
Craig Stowers, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife,
phone (916) 445-3553, has been designated to respond to questions on the
substance of the proposed regulations.
Sincerely,
Jo . Snel om
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Attachment
TITLE 14. Fish and Game Commission
Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to
the authority vested by Sections 200, 202, 203, 3960, 3960.2 and 3960.4 of the Fish and Game
Code and to implement, interpret or make specific Sections 200, 202, 203, 203.1, and 207 of
said Code, proposes to amend sections 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, and 364.1, Title 14, California
Code of Regulations, relating to mammal hunting requirements.
Informative Dig- est/Policy Dig-est/PolicyStatement Overview
Subsection 360(b)
Existing regulations provide for the number of deer hunting tags for the X zones. The proposed
action changes the number of tags for all existing zones to a series of ranges presented in the
table below. These ranges are necessary at this time because the final number of tags cannot
be determined until spring herd data are collected in March/April. Because various
environmental factors such as severe winter conditions can adversely affect herd recruitment
and over-winter adult survival, the final recommended quotas may fall below the current
proposed range into the "Low Kill" alternative identified in the most recent Environmental
Document Regarding Deer Hunting.
Deer: § 360(b) X-Zone Hunts
Tag Allocations
§
Zone Current 2016 Proposed 2017
[Range]
(1) X-1 760 0 -6,000
(2) X-2 175 0 - 500
(3) X-3a 355 0 - 1,200
(4) X-3b 795 0 -3,000
(5) X-4 460 0 - 1,200
(6) X-5a 75 0 - 200
(7) X-5b 50 0 - 500
(8) X-6a 330 0 - 1,200
(9) X-6b 310 0 - 1,200
(10) X-7a 230 0 - 500
(11) X-7b 135 0 -200
(12) X-8 210 0 - 750
(13) X-9a 650 0 - 1,200
(14) X-9b 325 0 -600
(15) X-9c 325 0 -600
(16) X-10 400 0 - 600
(17) X-12 680 0 - 1,200
Subsection 360(c)
Existing regulations provide for the number of deer hunting tags in the Additional Hunts. The
proposed action provides a range of tag numbers for each hunt from which a final number will be
determined, based on the post-winter status of each deer herd. These ranges are necessary at
this time because the final number of tags cannot be determined until spring herd data are
collected in March/April. Because various environmental factors such as severe winter
conditions can adversely affect herd recruitment and over-winter adult survival, the final
recommended quotas may fall below the current proposed range into the "Low Kill" alternative
identified in the most recent Environmental Document Regarding Deer Hunting.
Existing regulations for Additional Hunts G-8 (Fort Hunter Liggett Antlerless Deer Hunt) and J-10
(Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) provide for hunting to begin on October 8
and continue for three (3) consecutive days and reopen on October 15 and continue for two (2)
consecutive days, including the Columbus Day holiday The proposal would modify the season
to account for the annual calendar shift The proposal would change the season dates to open
on October 7 and October 14, for 3 and 2 consecutive days respectively, and include the
Columbus Day holiday.
Existing regulations for Additional Hunt G-10 (Camp Pendleton Either-Sex Hunt) provide for
hunting to begin on the first Saturday in September and extend through the first Sunday in
December and allows hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the day after Thanksgiving.
The proposal would allow for the calendar shift and allow hunting on Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
Existing regulations for Additional Hunt G-11 (Vandenberg Either-Sex Deer Hunt) provide for
hunting to begin on the last Monday in August and extend through December 31. The proposal
would allow hunting to begin on August 28 and extend through October 1.
Minor editorial changes are necessary to provide consistency in subsection numbering, spelling,
grammar, and clarification.
The proposed action changes the number of tags for all existing hunts (except those on military
installations) to a series of ranges as indicated in the table below.
Deer: § 360(c) Additional Hunts
Tag Allocations
§ Hunt Number(and Title) Current 2016 Proposed 2017
[Range]
(1) G-1 (Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C-4) 2,710 0 - 5,000
(2) G-3 (Goodale Buck Hunt) 35 0 - 50
(3) G-6 (Kern River Deer Herd Buck Hunt) 50 0 - 100
(4) G-7 (Beale Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 20 Military' 20 Military*
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20 Tags Total* 20 Tags Total*
(5) G-8 (Fort Hunter Liggett Antlerless Deer Hunt) (10 Military & (10 Military
10 Public) and 10 Public)
30 Tags Total*
(6) G-9 (Camp Roberts Antlerless Deer Hunt) 0 (15 Military
and 15 Public)
(7) G-10 (Camp Pendleton Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 250 Military* 250 Military*
200 Military*, 200 Military*,
DOD and as DOD and as
(8) G-11 (Vandenberg Either-Sex Deer Hunt) Authorized by Authorized by
the Installation the Installation
Commander** Commander"*
(9) G-12 (Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 30 0 - 50
(10)
G-13 (San Diego Antlerless Deer Hunt) 300 0 - 300
(11) G-19 (Sutter-Yuba Wildlife Areas Either-Sex Deer 25 0 - 50
Hunt)
(12) G-21 (Ventana Wilderness Buck Hunt) 25 0 - 100
(13) G-37 (Anderson Flat Buck Hunt) 25 0 - 50
(14) G-38 (X-10 Late Season Buck Hunt) 300 0 - 300
(15) G-39 (Round Valley Late Season Buck Hunt) 5 0 - 150
(16) M-3 (Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt) 20 0 - 75
(17) M-4(Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt) 5 0 - 60
(18) M-5 (East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt) 5 0 - 50
(19) M-6 (San Diego Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer 80 0 - 100
Hunt)
(20) M-7 (Ventura Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer 150 0 - 150
Hunt)
(21) M-8 (Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt) 20 0 - 50
(22) M-9 (Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt) 15 0 - 100
(23) M-11 (Northwestern California Muzzleloading Rifle 20 0 - 200
Buck Hunt)
(24) MA-1 (Sari Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery 150 0 - 150
Either-Sex Deer Hunt)
(25) MA-3 (Santa Barbara Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery 150 0 - 150
Buck Hunt)
(26) J-1 Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 25 0 - 25
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(27) J-3 (Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt) 15 0 - 30
(28) J-4 Shasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt) 15 0 - 50
(29) J-7 (Carson River Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 15 0 - 50
(30) J-8 (Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex 15 0 - 20
Deer Hunt)
(31) J'9 (Little Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex 5 0 - 10
Deer Hunt)
{32} J-10 (Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer 75 Tags Total* 85 Tags Total*
Hunt) (15 Military (25 Military &
& 60 Public) 60 Public)
(33) J-11 (San Bernardino Apprentice Either-Sex Deer 40 0 - 50
Hunt)
(34) J-12 (Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt) 10 0 - 20
(35) J-13 (Los Angeles Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 40 0 - 100
(36) J-14 (Riverside Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 30 0 - 75
(37) J-15 (Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt) 10 0 - 30
(38) J-16 (Bucks Mountain-Nevada City Apprentice Either- 75 0 - 75
Sex Deer Hunt)
(39) J-17 (Blue Canyon Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 25 0 - 25
(40) J-18 (Pacific-Grizzly Flat Apprentice Either-Sex Deer 75 0 - 75
Hunt)
(41) J-19 (Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 25 0 - 40
{42} J-20 (Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 20 0 - 20
(43) J-21 (East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 50 0 - 80
*Specific numbers of tags are provided for military hunts through a system which restricts hunter access
to desired levels and ensures biologically conservative hunting programs.
**DOD = Department of Defense and eligible personnel as authorized by the Installation Commander.
Section 361
Existing regulations provide for the number of deer hunting tags for existing area-specific
archery hunts. The proposed action changes the number of tags for existing hunts to a series of
ranges presented in the table below. These ranges are necessary at this time because the final
number of tags cannot be determined until spring herd data are collected in March/April.
Because various environmental factors such as severe winter conditions can adversely affect
herd recruitment and over-winter adult survival, the final recommended quotas may fall below
the current proposed range into the "Low Kill" alternative identified in the most recent
Environmental Document Regarding Deer Hunting.
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Existing regulations for Hunt A-33 (Fort Hunter Liggett Late Season Archery Either Sex Hunt)
provide for hunting to begin on the first Saturday in October and end on November 11. The
proposal would modify the season to allow for the annual calendar shift by opening the season
on the first Saturday in October and ending on November 12.
Archery Deer Hunting: § 361(b)
Ta Allocations
§ Hunt Number(and Title) Current Proposed 2017
2016 [RanW]
1 A-1 C Zones Archery Only Hunt)_ 1,945 0- 3,000
2 A-3 Zone X-1 Archery Hunt 100 0 - 1,000
3 A-4 Zone X-2 Archery Hunt 10 10 - 100
4 A-5 Zone X-3a Archery Hunt 40 0 - 300
5 A-6 Zone X-3b Archery Hunt 70 0 - 400
6 A-7 Zone X-4 Archery Hunt 120 0 - 400
7 A-8 Zone X-5a Archery Hunt 15 0 - 100
8 A-9 Zone X-5b Arche Hunt 5 0 - 100
9 A-11 Zone X-6a Archery Hunt 50 0 -200
10 A-12 Zone X-6b Archery Hunt 90 0_-200
11 A-13 Zone X-7a Archery Hunt 45 0- 200
12 A-14 Zone X-7b Archery Hunt 25 10 - 100
13 A-15 Zone X-8 Archery Hunt 44 0 - 100
14 A-16 Zone X-9a Archery Hunt 140 10 - 500
15 A-17 Zone X-9b Archery Hunt 300 0 - 500
16 A-18 Zone X-9c Archery Hunt 350 0 - 500
17 A-19 Zone X-10 Archery Hunt 100 0 - 200
18 A-20 Zone X-12 Archery Hunt 100 0 - 500
(19) A-21 (Anderson Flat Archery Buck 25 [ 0 - 100 ]
Hunt
(20) A-22 (San Diego Archery Either- 1,000 [0 - 1,500 ]
Sex Deer Hunt
(21) A-24 (Monterey Archery Either-Sex 100 [0 - 200 ]
Deer Hunt
(22) A-25 (Lake Sonoma Archery 35 [ 0 - 75 ]
Either-Sex Deer Hunt
23 A-26 Bass Hill Archery Buck Hunt 30 0- 100
(24) A-27 (Devil's Garden Archery Buck 5 [0 - 75]
Hunt
25 A-30 Covelo Archea Buck Hunt 40 0 - 100
(26) A-31 (Los Angeles Archery Either- 1,000 [0 - 1,500]
Sex Deer Hunt
A-32 (Ventura/Los Angeles Archery
(27) Late Season Either-Sex Deer Hunt) 250 [ 0 - 300]
A-33 (Fort Hunter Liggett Late 50 Tags Total* 50 Tags Total*
(28) Season Archery Either-Sex Deer (25 Military & 25 (25 Military & 25
Hunt) Public) Public
*Specific numbers of tags are provided for military hunts through a system which restricts
hunter access to desired levels and ensures biologically conservative hunting programs.
Section 362
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The current regulation in Section 362, T14, CCR, provides for limited hunting of Nelson bighorn
rams in specified areas of the State. The proposed amendments are intended to adjust the
number of hunting tags for the 2017 season based on the Department's annual estimate of the
population in each of the nine hunt zones. The Department's final recommendations will ensure
that the take will be no more than 15 percent of the mature rams estimated in each zone in
accordance with Fish and Game Code Section 4902.
Preliminarily, the tag numbers are presented as ranges (e.g., [0-3]) in the table in subsection
362(d) of the amended Regulatory Text. Final tag quotas for each zone will be identified and
recommended to the Fish and Game Commission at the April 26, 2017 adoption hearing.
Section 363
Amend Section 363, Pronghorn Antelope, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
In accordance with management goals and objectives, and in order to maintain hunting quality,
tag quotas for Pronghorn Antelope hunts need to be adjusted annually. Current regulations
specify the number of pronghorn antelope hunting tags for the 2016 season. This proposed
regulatory action will amend subsection 363(m) providing the number of tags for hunting in 2017.
Preliminarily, the tag numbers are presented as ranges (e.g., U) in the table in subsection
363(m) of the.amended Regulatory Text. Final tag quotas for each zone will be identified and
recommended to the Fish and Game Commission at the April 26, 2017, adoption hearing.
Other minor changes to the regulatory text to reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and clarity
are proposed.
Section 364
Existing regulations in Section 364, Title 14, CCR, specify elk license tag quotas for each hunt.
In order to achieve elk herd management goals and objectives and maintain hunting quality, it is
periodically necessary to adjust quotas, seasons, hunt areas and other criteria in response to
dynamic environmental and biological conditions. The proposed amendments to Section 364
will establish 2017 tag quotas within each hunt area, adjusting for annual fluctuations in
population number, season dates, and tag distribution.
The complete amended text is found in the amended Regulatory Text of Section 364 with the
Initial.Statement of. Reasons. .......
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Proposed Amendments:
• Establish the Goodale Tule Elk Hunt in the western part of the Independence zone. The
Department is recommending adding a new subsection 364(d)(1 0)(A) establishing a
Goodale General Methods Tule Elk Hunt.
• In order to achieve appropriate harvest levels and maintain hunting quality, it is necessary
to annually adjust quotas (total number of tags) in response to dynamic environmental
and biological conditions. Subsections 364(r) through (aa) specify elk license tag quotas
for each hunt in accordance with management goals and objectives.
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• Modify Season Dates. The Department makes many different times and seasons of the
year available to the public. In order to provide opportunity for hunters, the Department
modifies the calendar day for the start of individual hunts and the number of days of
hunting. The proposed table sets forth the recommended days for each hunt.
• Minor Editorial Changes are proposed to improve clarity and reduce redundancy.
Section 364.1
Existing regulations in Section 364.1, Title 14, CCR, specify elk license tag quotas for each
SHARE hunt. In order to achieve elk herd management goals and objectives and maintain
hunting quality, it is periodically necessary to adjust quotas, seasons, hunt areas and other
criteria, in response to dynamic environmental and biological conditions. The proposed
amendments to Section 364.1 will establish 2017 tag quotas within each hunt adjusting for
annual fluctuations in population number, season dates, and tag distribution.
• Modify SHARE Hunt. The Department is recommending establishing a new Goodale
SHARE hunt in subsection 3640(10).
• Modify Tag Quotas. In order to achieve appropriate harvest levels and maintain hunting
quality it is necessary to annually adjust quotas (total number of tags) in response to
dynamic environmental and biological conditions. Section 364 regulations specify elk
license tag quotas for each hunt in accordance with management goals and objectives.
Other minor editorial changes and renumbering have also been made.
Non-monetary benefits to the public
The Commission does not anticipate non-monetary benefits to the protection of public health
and safety, worker safety, the prevention of discrimination, the promotion of fairness or social
equity and the increase in openness and transparency in business and government.
Consistency and Compatibility with State Regulations
The Fish and Game Commission, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 200, 202 and 203,
has the sole authority to regulate elk hunting in California. Commission staff has searched the
California Code of Regulations and has found the proposed changes pertaining to elk tag
allocations are consistent with Title 14. Therefore the Commission has determined that the
proposed amendments are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations.
Benefits of the regulations
Sections 360 and 361 - The deer herd management plans specify objective levels for the
proportion of bucks in the herds. These ratios are maintained and managed in part by annually
modifying the number of hunting tags. The final values for the license tag numbers will be based
upon findings from the annual harvest and herd composition counts. Adjusting tag allocations in
response to current deer herd conditions contributes to the sustainable management of healthy
deer populations and the maintenance of continued hunting opportunities.
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Section 362 - The Nelson Bighorn Sheep management plans specify objective levels for the
herds. These ratios are maintained and managed in part by annually modifying the number of
tags. The final values for the license tag numbers will be based upon findings from the
population surveys. Adjusting tag allocations in response to current herd conditions contributes
to the sustainable management of healthy bighorn sheep populations and the maintenance of
continued hunting opportunities.
Section 363 - The management plans specify objective levels for the antelope herds. These
levels are maintained and managed in part by annually modifying the number of tags. The final
values for the license tag numbers will be based upon findings from the population surveys.
Adjusting tag allocations in response to current herd conditions contributes to the sustainable
management of healthy pronghorn antelope populations and the maintenance of continued
hunting opportunities.
Section 364 - The proposed elk regulations will contribute to the sustainable management of elk
populations in California. Existing elk herd management goals specify objective levels for the
proportion of bulls in the herds. These ratios are maintained and managed in part by annually
modifying the number of tags. The final values for the license tag numbers will be based upon
findings from annual harvest and herd composition counts.
Section 364.1 - The proposed elk SHARE regulations will contribute to the sustainable
management of elk populations in California. Existing elk herd management goals specify
objective levels for the proportion of bulls in the herds. These ratios are maintained and
managed in part by annually modifying the number of tags. The final values for the license tag
numbers will be based upon findings from annual harvest and herd composition counts in
accordance with management goals and objectives.
Consistency and Comp ibility with State Regulations
The Fish and Game Commission, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 200, 202 and 203,
has the sole authority to regulate hunting in California. Commission staff has searched the
California Code of Regulations and has found no other agency with the authority to regulate the
use of dogs for hunting mammals. Therefore the Commission has determined that the proposed
amendments are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing,
relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma, One
--.. . . .
Doubletree-.Drive,..Rohnert-Park,,California,,on Wednesday, February-22,..2017.at.8:,00..a.,m-..or,
as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in
writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave.,
Van Nuys, California, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 8:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. It is requested, but not required, that written comments be submitted on or
before 6:00 p.m. on April 12, 2017 at the address given below, or by email to FGC0fac.ca.gov.
Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commission office, must be received before
12:00 noon on April 21, 2017. All comments must be received no later than February 8, 2017, at
the hearing in Santa Rosa, California. If you would like copies of any modifications to this
proposal, please include your name and mailing address.
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Availability of Documents
The Initial Statement of Reasons, text of the regulations, as well as all related documents upon
which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the
agency representative, Valerie Termini, Executive Director, Fish and Game Commission, 1416
Ninth Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244-2090, phone (916) 653-4899. Please
direct requests for the above mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory
process to Valerie Termini or Jon Snellstrom at the preceding address or phone number. Craig
Stowers, Environmental Program Manager, (916) 445-3553, has been designated to respond
to questions on the substance of the proposed Use of Dogs for Pursuit regulations. Copies of
the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulation in
underline and strikeout can be accessed through our website at.hftp://www.fqc.ca.clo
Availability of Modified Text
If the regulations adopted by the Commission differ from but are sufficiently related to the action
proposed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.
Circumstances beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., timing of Federal regulation
adoption, timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.) or changes made to be
responsive to public recommendation and comments during the regulatory process may
preclude full compliance with the 15-day comment period, and the Commission will exercise its
powers under Section 202 of the Fish and Game Code. Regulations adopted pursuant to this
section are not subject to the time periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations
prescribed in Sections 11343.4, 11346.4 and 11346.8 of the Government Code. Any person
interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the
agency representative named herein.
If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final statement of reasons may be obtained from the
address above when it has been received from the agency program staff.
Impact of Regulatory Action/Results of the Economic Impact Assessment
The potential for significant statewide adverse economic impacts that might result from the
proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative
to the required statutory categories have been made:
The potential for significant statewide adverse economic impacts that might result from the
proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations
relative to the required statutory categories have been made.
(a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses,
Including the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other
States:
The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact
directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete
with businesses in other states. The proposed action adjusts tag quotas for existing
deer hunts. Given the number of tags available and the area over which they are
distributed, these proposals are economically neutral to business.
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(b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New
Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses
in California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California
Residents, Worker Safety, and the State's Environment:
The proposed action will not have significant impacts on the creation or elimination of
jobs or the creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within
California because it is unlikely to result in a change in hunting effort. The proposed
action does not provide benefits to worker safety because it does not address working
conditions.
The Commission anticipates benefits to the health and welfare of California residents.
Hunting provides opportunities for multi-generational family activities and promotes
respect for California's environment by the future stewards of the State's resources.
The Commission anticipates benefits to the State's environment in the sustainable
management of natural resources.
(c) Cost Impacts on Private Persons:
The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person
or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with this proposed
action.
(d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State:
None
(e) Other Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None
(f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None
(g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that is Required to be
Reimbursed under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4:
None
(h) Effect on Housing Costs: None
Effect on Small Business
- It has been determined that theadoptionof-these-regulations-may affectsmall..business..The
Commission has drafted the regulations in Plain English pursuant to Government Code
Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a)(1).
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Consideration of Alternatives
The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission,
or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be
more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective
and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more
cost effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory
policy or other provision of law.
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Valerie Termini
Dated: December 15, 2016 Executive Director
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BUTTE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION
DEC 2 7 2016
Commissioners STATE of CALIFORNIA Valerie Termini,Executive Director
Eric Sklar,President Edmund G.Brown Jr.,GOX9R@'�pli,I.E,CALIFORNIA 1416 Ninth Street,Room 1320
Saint Helena Sacramento,CA 95814
Jacque Hostler-Carmesin,Vice President (916)653-4899
McKinleyville Fish and Game Commission www.fgc.ca.gov
Anthony C.Williams,Member
Huntington Beach
Russell Sums,Member
Napa Iii.
Peter Silva,Member
Chula Vista
Wildlife Heritage and Conservation
Since 9570
December 23, 2016
This is to provide you with a copy of the notice of proposed regulatory action relative to
Amending section 502, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to waterfowl
regulations, which is published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on
December 23, 2016.
Please note the dates of the public hearings related to this matter and associated
deadlines for receipt of written comments.
Additional information and all associated documents may be found on the Fish and
Game Commission website at http://www.fgc.ca- oq v/regulations/2016/index.aspx .
Melanie Weaver, Senior Environmental Scientist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
at (916) 445-3717, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance
of the proposed regulations.
,Sincerely,
S stro
Associate Gove nmental Program Analyst
Attachment
TITLE 14. Fish and Game Commission
Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to the
authority vested by Sections 202 and 355 of the Fish and Game Code and to implement, interpret or
make specific Sections 202, 355, and 356 of said Code, proposes to amend Section 502, Title 14,
California Code of Regulations, relating to Waterfowl regulations.
Informative Digest/Policy Digest/PolicyStatement Overview
Current regulations in Section 502, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR), provide
definitions, hunting zone descriptions, season opening and closing dates, and establish daily bag and
possession limits for waterfowl hunting.
The frameworks for the 2017-18 season have been approved by the Flyway Councils and will be
considered for adoption at the Service Regulation's Committee meeting on October 25-26, 2016. The
proposed frameworks allow for a liberal duck season which includes a 107 day season, 7 daily duck
limit including 7 mallards but only 2 hen mallards, 1 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, and 3 scaup
(during an 86 day season). Duck daily bag limit ranges, duck season length ranges and goose
season length ranges have been provided to allow the Commission flexibility. Lastly, Federal
regulations require that California's hunting regulations conform to those of Arizona in the Colorado
River Zone and with those of Oregon in the North Coast Special Management Area. Based on the
frameworks, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) provides an annual recommendation
to the Fish and Game Commission.
The Department recommendations are as follows:
1. Modify the boundary descriptions in subsections 502(b)3 and 4 for the Southern California and
Colorado River zones.
2. Allow the white-fronted goose season to be split into three segments in subsection 502(d)(1)B for
the Northeastern California Zone.
3. Increase the daily bag limit for white geese in subsection 502(d)(4)(C) for the Colorado River Zone
from 10 to 20 per day.
Minor editorial changes are also proposed to clarify and simplify the regulations and to comply with
existing federal frameworks.
Non-monetary benefits to the public
The Commission does not anticipate non-monetary benefits to the protection of public health and
safety, worker safety, the prevention of discrimination, the promotion of fairness or social equity and
the increase in openness and transparency in business and government.
Evaluation of incompatibility with existing regulations
The Commission has reviewed its regulations in Title 14, CCR, and conducted a search of other
regulations on this topic and has concluded that the proposed amendments to Section 502 are
neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations. No other State agency has the
authority to promulgate waterfowl hunting regulations.
Summary of Proposed Waterfowl Hunting Regulations for 2017-18
AREA SPECIES SEASONS DAILY BAG&POSSESSION LIMITS
Statewide Coots&Moorhens Concurrent w/duck season 25/day.75 in possession
Ducks Between 38&105 days [4-7]1day,which may include:[3-7]mallards
Northeastern Zone no more than[1-2]females,
Season may be split for Ducks, 1 pintail,2 canvasback,2 redheads,
Pintail,Canvasback,Scaup, Scaup 86 days 3 scaup.
Dark Geese and White Geese. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
White geese and dark geese 30/day,which may include:20 white geese, 10
maybe split 3 ways. dark geese no more than 2 Large Canada
Geese No]anger than 105 days geese.
Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Ducks Between 38& 105 days [4-7]/day,which may include:[3-7]mallards
Southern San Joaquin no more than[1-2]females, 1 pintail,
Valley Zone 2 canvasback,2 redheads,
Season may be split for Ducks, Scaup 86 days 3 scaup.
Pintail,Canvasback and Scaup. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
30/day,which may include:20 white geese,
Geese No longer than 100 days 10 dark geese.
Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Ducks Between 38&100 days [4-7]/day,which may include:[3-7]mallards
Southern California Zone no more than[1-2]females, 1 pintail,
Season may be split for Ducks, 2 canvasback,2 redheads,
Pintail,Canvasback and Scaup. Scaup 86 days 3 scaup.
Possession limit triple the daily bag.
23/day,which may include:20 white geese,3
Geese No longer than 100 days dark geese.Possession limit triple the daily
bag,
Ducks 101 days 7/day,which may include:7 mallards
Colorado River Zone no more than 2 females or Mexican-like ducks,
Season may be split for Ducks, Scaup 86 days 1 pintail,2 canvasback,2 redheads,3 Scaup.
Pintail,Canvasback and Scaup. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
241day,up to 20 white geese,up to 4 dark
Geese 101 days geese.
Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Ducks Between 38&100 days (4-7]/day,which may include:(3-7]mallards
Balance of State Zone no more than[1-2]females,
Season may be split for Ducks, 1 pintail,2 canvasback,2 redheads,
Pintail,Canvasback,Scaup and Scaup 86 days 3 Scaup.
Dark and White Geese. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Early Season:5 days(CAGO
only) 30/day,which may include:20 white geese,
Geese Regular Season:no longer than 10 dark geese.
100 days Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Late Season:5 days
whitefronts and whitegeese)
105 days except for Large 101day,only 1 may be a
North Coast Canada geese which cannot Large Canada goose.
Season may be split All Canada Geese exceed 100 days or extend Possession limit triple the daily bag. Large
beyond the last Sunday in Canada geese are closed during the Late
January. Season.
Humboldt Bay South Spit All species Closed during brant season
West Side
White-fronted Open concurrently with general
Sacramento Valley 3/day. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
eese goose season-throe h Dec 21 - -
Morro Bay All species Open in designated areas only Waterfowl season opens concurrently with
brant season.
Martis Creek Lake All species Closed until Nov 16
Northern Brant Black Brant Open Nov 8 extending 2/day.Possession limit triple the daily bag.
for 37 days
Balance of State Brant Black Brant Open Nov 9 extending 2/day.Possession limit triple the daily bag.
for 37 days
Imperial County White Geese Up to 102 days 201day.Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Season may be split
(NOTE:To participate in these Youth Waterfowl Hunts,federal regulations require that hunters must be
YOUTH WATERFOWL 17 years of age or younger and must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older.)
HUNTING DAYS
SPECIES SEASON DAILY BAG&POSSESSION LIMITS
Same as regular The Saturday fourteen days Satre as regular season
Northeastern Zone season before the opening of waterfowl
season extendinq for 2 days.
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Summary of Proposed Waterfowl Hunting Regulations for 2017-18
AREA SPECIES SEASONS DAILY BAG&POSSESSION LIMITS
Southern San Joaquin The Saturday following the
Valley Zone closing of waterfowl season
extending for 2 days.
The Saturday following the
Southern California Zone closing of waterfowl season
extending for 2 days.
The Saturday following the
Colorado River Zone closing for waterfowl season
extending for 2 days.
The Saturday following the
Balance of State Zone closing of waterfowl season
extending for 2 days.
FALCONRY OF DUCKS SPECIES SEASON DAILY BAG&POSSESSION LIMITS
Northeastern Zone Between 38 and 105 days
Balance of State Zone Same as regular Between 38 and 107 days
Southern San Joaquin season Between 38 and 107 days 31 day,possession limit 9
Valley Zone
Southern California Zone Between 38 and 107 days
Colorado River Zone Ducks only 145 days
Benefits of the regulations
The benefits of the proposed regulations are concurrence with federal law and the sustainable
management of the State's waterfowl resources. Positive impacts to jobs and/or businesses that
provide services to waterfowl hunters will be realized with the continued adoption of waterfowl hunting
seasons in 2017-18.
Consistency and Compatibility with State Regulations
The Fish and Game Commission, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 200, 202 and 203, has
the sole authority to regulate hunting in California. Commission staff has searched the California
Code of Regulations and has found no other agency with the authority to regulate the use of dogs for
hunting mammals. Therefore the Commission has determined that the proposed amendments are
neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, relevant to
this action at a hearing to be held in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma, One Doubletree Drive,
Rohnert Park, California, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing,
relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys,
California, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 8:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard. It is requested, but not required, that written comments be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. on
April 12, 2017 at the address given below, or by email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov. Written comments mailed,
or emailed to the Commission office, must be received before 12:00 noon on April 21, 2017. All
comments must be received no later than February 8, 2017, at the hearing in Santa Rosa, California.
If you would like copies of any modifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing
address.
Availability of Documents
The Initial Statement of Reasons, text of the regulations, as well as all related documents upon which
the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency
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representative, Valerie Termini, Executive Director, Fish and Game Commission, 1416 Ninth Street,
Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244-2090, phone (916) 653-4899. Please direct requests for
the above mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory process to Valerie Termini
or Jon Snellstrom at the preceding address or phone number. Melanie Weaver, Senior
Environmental Scientist, (916) 445-3717, has been designated to respond to questions on the
substance of the proposed Use of Dogs for Pursuit regulations. Copies of the Notice of Proposed
Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulation in underline and strikeout can
be accessed through our website at.http://www.fgc.ca.go .
Availability of Modified Text
If the regulations adopted by the Commission differ from but are sufficiently related to the action
proposed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.
Circumstances beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., timing of Federal regulation adoption,
timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.) or changes made to be responsive to
public recommendation and comments during the regulatory process may preclude full compliance
with the 15-day comment period, and the Commission will exercise its powers under Section 202 of
the Fish and Game Code. Regulations adopted pursuant to this section are not subject to the time
periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribed in Sections 11343.4, 11346.4
and 11346.8 of the Government Code. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regulations
prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency representative named herein.
If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final statement of reasons may be obtained from the
address above when it has been received from the agency program staff.
Impact of Regulatory Action/Results of the Economic Impact Assessment
The potential for significant statewide adverse economic impacts that might result from the proposed
regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative to the required
statutory categories have been made:
(a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses, Including the
Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States:
The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly
affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in
other states. The proposed regulations would provide additional recreational opportunity to the
public and could result in minor increases in hunting days and hunter spending on equipment,
fuel, food and accommodations.
(b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New
Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in
California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker
Safety, and the State's Environment:
The Commission does not anticipate any impacts on the creation or elimination of jobs, the
creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of
businesses in California. The proposed waterfowl regulations will set the 2017-18 waterfowl
hunting season dates and bag limits within the federal frameworks. Little to minor positive
impacts to jobs and/or businesses that provide services to waterfowl hunters may result from
the proposed regulations for the waterfowl hunting season in 2017-18.
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The most recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife national survey of fishing, hunting, and wildlife
associated recreation for California (revised 2014), estimated that migratory bird hunters
contributed about $169,115,000 to businesses in California during the 2011 migratory bird
hunting season. The impacted businesses are generally small businesses employing few
individuals and, like all small businesses, are subject to failure for a variety of causes.
Additionally, the long-term intent of the proposed regulations is to sustainably manage
waterfowl populations, and consequently, the long-term viability of these same small
businesses.
The Commission anticipates benefits to the health and welfare of California residents. Hunting
provides opportunities for multi-generational family activities and promotes respect for
California's environment by the future stewards of the State's resources. The Commission
anticipates benefits to the State's environment by the sustainable management of California's
waterfowl resources. The Commission does not anticipate any impacts to worker safety
because the proposed amendments will not affect working conditions.
(c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business:
The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or
business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.
(d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State: None.
(e) Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None.
(f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None.
(g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that is Required to be Reimbursed
Under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4, Government Code: None.
(h) Effect on Housing Costs: None.
Effect on Small Business
It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The
Commission has drafted the regulations in Plain English pursuant to Government Code
Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a)(1).
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Consideration of Alternatives
The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission, or
that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be more
effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less
burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost effective to
affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision
of law.
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Valerie Termini
Dated:December 15, 2016 Executive Director
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ADMINISTRATION
Commissioners STATE OF CALIFORNIA ®EC 27 201kalerie Termini,Executive Director
Eric Sklar,President Edmund G.Brown Jr.,Governor 1416 Ninth Street,Room 1320
Saint Helena OiiOV11LE,CAL1FOftNIA Sacramento,CA 95814
Jacque Hostler-Carmesin,Vice President (916)6534899
McKinleyville Fish and Game Commission '"ww.fgc•ca•g°V
Anthony C.Williams,Member
Huntington Beach
Russell Bums,Member
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Peter Silva,Member
Chula Vista
Wildlife Heritage and Conservation
Since 9870
December 23, 2016
This is to provide you with a copy of the notice of proposed regulatory action relative to
Amending section 708.5, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to deer
tagging and reporting, which is published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on
December 23, 2016.
Please note the dates of the public hearings related to this matter and associated
deadlines for receipt of written comments.
Additional information and all associated documents may be found on the Fish and
Game Commission website at.hftp://www.fgc.ca.gov/reg ulations/201 6/i ndex.asp .
Craig Stowers, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife,
phone (916) 445-3553, has been designated to respond to questions on the
substance of the proposed regulations.
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Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Attachment
TITLE 14. Fish and Game Commission
Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to
the authority vested by Sections 200, 202, 203, and 1050 of the Fish and Game Code and to
implement, interpret or make specific Sections 1050 and 4336 of said Code, proposes to
amend Section 708.5, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to deer tagging and
reporting requirements.
Informative Digest/Policy Statement Overview
The proposed amendments in Section 708.5 are intended to clarify the methods by which
hunters may comply with mandatory deer harvest reporting. The amendments will: 1) eliminate
"in person" delivery of report cards to the Department; and 2) add a provision stating "if a report
card is submitted by mail and not received by the department, it is considered not reported."
Non-monetary benefits to the public
The Commission does not anticipate non-monetary benefits to the protection of public health
and safety, worker safety, the prevention of discrimination, the promotion of fairness or social
equity and the increase in openness and transparency in business and government.
Consistency and Compatibility with State Regulations
The Fish and Game Commission, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 200, 202 and
203, has the sole authority to regulate deer hunting in California. Commission staff has
searched the California Code of Regulations and has found the proposed changes pertaining to
deer tag reporting are consistent with Sections 1.74, 361, 701, 702, 708.5 and 708.6 of Title 14.
Therefore the Commission has determined that the proposed amendments are neither
inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations.
Benefits of the regulations
The proposed changes in reporting deer harvest will clarify that the Department cannot receive
report cards "in person"; and that the responsibility for compliance, regardless of report cards
lost in the mail, is on the hunter. This may provide an incentive for hunters to enter their own
data online or to check their online accounts to assure compliance in a timely fashion. The
report card contains important information which the Department uses to measure deer
populations and other vital data essential to the exercise of its responsibilities.
Consistency and Compatibility with State Regulations
The Fish and Game Commission, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Sections 200, 202 and
203, has the sole authority to regulate hunting in California. Commission staff has searched the
California Code of Regulations and has found no other agency with the authority to regulate the
use of dogs for hunting mammals. Therefore the Commission has determined that the
proposed amendments are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing State regulations.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing,
relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma, One
Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, California, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. or,
as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in
writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held in Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave.,
Van Nuys, California, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 8:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. It is requested, but not required, that written comments be submitted on
or before 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2017 at the address given below, or by email to
FGC@fgc.ca.gov. Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commission office, must be
received before 12:00 noon on April 21, 2017. All comments must be received no later than
February 8, 2017, at the hearing in Santa Rosa, California. If you would like copies of any
modifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing address.
Availability of Documents
The Initial Statement of Reasons, text of the regulations, as well as all related documents upon
which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the
agency representative, Valerie Termini, Executive Director, Fish and Game Commission, 1416
Ninth Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244-2090, phone (916) 653-4899. Please
direct requests for the above mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory
process to Valerie Termini or Jon Snellstrom at the preceding address or phone number. Craig
Stowers, Environmental Program Manager, (916) 445-3553, has been designated to
respond to questions on the substance of the proposed Use of Dogs for Pursuit regulations.
Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the
regulation in underline and strikeout can be accessed through our website at
hftp://www.fqc.ca.-go
Availability of Modified Text
If the regulations adopted by the Commission differ from but are sufficiently related to the action
proposed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.
Circumstances beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., timing of Federal regulation
adoption, timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.) or changes made to be
responsive to public recommendation and comments during the regulatory process may
preclude full compliance with the 15-day comment period, and the Commission will exercise its
powers under Section 202 of the Fish and Game Code. Regulations adopted pursuant to this
section are not subject to the time periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations
prescribed in Sections 11343.4, 11346.4 and 11346.8 of the Government Code. Any person
interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the
agency representative named herein.
If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final statement of reasons may be obtained from the
address above when it has been received from the agency program staff.
Impact of Regulatory Action/Results of the Economic Impact Assessment
The potential for significant statewide adverse economic impacts that might result from the
proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative
to the required statutory categories have been made:
(a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses, Including
the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States:
The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact
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directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with
businesses in other states. The proposed action clarifies the methods available to
individuals, not businesses, for the required reporting of their deer hunting activity.
(b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New
Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in
California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents,
Worker Safety, and the State's Environment:
The Commission anticipates benefits to the health and welfare of California residents and
to the state's environment. Hunting provides opportunities for multi-generational family
activities and promotes respect for California's environment by the future stewards of the
State's resources and the action contributes to the sustainable management of natural
resources. Improved deer tag reporting will also improve the Department's ability to
sustainably manage deer populations in the state.
The proposed action will not have significant impacts on jobs or business within California
because no significant changes in hunting activity levels are anticipated. The proposed
action does not provide benefits to worker safety.
(c) Cost Impacts on Private Persons:
The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or
business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with this proposed action.
Under the current regulation, hunters are required to report their deer hunting
activity. The proposed action to amend the regulation clarifies the methods available to
individuals for the required reporting and does not impose any additional cost to do so.
(d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/Savings in Federal Funding to the State:
None
(e) Other Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None
(f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None
(g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that is Required to be Reimbursed
under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4: None
(h) Effect on Housing Costs: None
Effect on Small Business
It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The
Commission has drafted the regulations in Plain English pursuant to Government Code
Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a)(1).
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Consideration of Alternatives
The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission,
or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be
more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as
effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would
be more cost effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the
statutory policy or other provision of law.
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Valerie Termini
Dated: December 15, 2016 Executive Director
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