Present: Glen Adams (Genesee Co.), Gary Chave (Seneca Co.), Brad Hammer (NYS DEC), Robert McIlwain (Livingston Co.), Charlie Hancock (CFAB Region 8 rep), Dennis Race (Yates Co.), Marc Osypian (Livingston Co.), Neil Newton (Orleans Co.), Mike Elam (Orleans Co.), Graham Hoffan (S. Bristol Club), John Andrews (Seneca Co.), Keith Youngs (Wayne Co.).

Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM by President Gary Chave.

Motion to approve minutes of August 13, 2010 as distributed, made by Bob McIlwain and second by Dennis Race.  Motion carried.

Treasurers report by treasurer John Andrews.

Income                                                 $571.25

Monroe Co.                                        $   35.00  Dues 2010

Chemung Co.                                     $   75.00  Dues 2009 & 2010

Balance                                                                $681.25

Motion to approve report by Dennis Race, and second by Bob McIlwain.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:

Roster of Orleans County.

Roster of Chemung Co.

Letter from Monroe County about Dues.

President Gary Chave requested secretary to send out 2011 dues notice.

Motion by Neil Newton to pay the Finger lakes Conservation Council Dues to the NYSCC.  Second by Glen Adams.  Motion carried.

DEC Report:

Brad Hammer reports that the budget will have a major effect on the region.  Early retirements for the DEC have a cost of 200 to 250 employee’s state wide.  Region 8 lost 6 employees due to early retirement.  Regions 7 and 9 had about 40 early retirements and may directly impact region 8 as the State DEC tries to cover these positions.  The state has also been talking about 150 employee lay off.  This was discussed in the Time Union newspapers.

                Gary Chave Explained how the state views these early retirements as a savings.

                Fish and Wildlife, Hemlock and Canadice Lakes were acquired by the DEC and our now called the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest.  DEC is currently Surveying the property lines,  Checking on any conflicts or occupations of this land.  In general the lake restrictions to a 10Hp motor and boat sizes will remain in effect.

                Emerald Ash Bore has infected four counties of region 8 with higher concentrations in Livingston and Monroe Counties.

                Two Blue green algae blooms took place this year, Honeye Lake and Sodus Bay.  Both generated Health advisories.

                Marcellus Shale permit applications are increasing the work load in processing of the Environmental Impact statements.  Currently the DEC has approved zero permits.

                This year at the National Hunting and Fishing Days at the NYS DEC Region 8 headquarters and Sponsored by the Livingston County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs had reduced participation by vendors.  Attendance by public was still large.

                Fisheries:  Rainbow trout native populations appear to be down.  Impact may be coming from the lack of bait fish populations; the smelt populations in several lakes are almost gone. Zebra mussels and the reduction in phosphates are having effects.   DEC plans to stock Finger lake rainbows in Catherine creek and other streams feeding the Finger Lakes.  Cutting back Brown Trout stocking in Hemlock Lake, Lake Trout may also be part of the problem in reduction of Rainbow trout so Lake trout may also be a 30% reduction of stocking.  Rainbow stocking will be dependent on Hatchery room and obtaining eggs from Cayuga Lake Rainbow trout.  The lack of personnel could have a devastating effect on all aspects of this process.

                There are proposed regulation changes for the Western Finger Lakes to address the problem also, reduction in take from 3 rainbows to 1.  Some areas would have a trout limit of 5 with only one being a Rainbow Trout.  These may take effect in 2012 if approves.  A question came up as to when the DEC realized a rainbow trout problem is occurring.  The yearling trout numbers have been town in shock test for the last 4 to 5 years as a slow decrease.  Canandaigua Lake does not seem to be down at this time.  The Pike population is down also, appears to have peaked about two years ago.

                Wildlife – Rattle Snake Hill inlet drop boxes have been repaired, six were in jeopardy of failing and the new structures are in place.

                Water levels in Oak Orchard and Tonawanda wildlife areas have been refilled.  The Iroquois National Refuge management plan is currently consistent with DEC’s position.

                Pheasant focus area in Region 8 in the southwest portion of DMU 8H it is in Lima and South of route 5 to maintain a wild population.  Question came up as to where the DEC would come up with a wild strain of pheasant.  Brad could not answer as he is of the Fisheries department.

                Question, how did License sales at the NHF days go?  Brad answered that they went well as sales was busy.

CFAB report by Charlie Hancock:

Three Senate races have not been resolved to date, we sportsmen have some problems as we lost some key supporters of our causes in the Senate and assemblies.  NYSCC will need to develop some new advocates in the houses for the sportsmen and women of the state.  Encon committee members of both parties Senate and Assembly are populated by environmentalist and preservationist, but do not support the sportsmen conservation positions.

                Early Retirement has hit the hatcheries extremely hard, so severely that one of the hatcheries does not have a manager.  Spring Stocking will be switched to fall to reduce cost of raising fish over the winter and their by reducing feed and other costs.  The probability of the survival rate of these stockings is very questionable.  The NYS Hatchery system is in trouble, both facilities and especially staffing.  Capital improvements take 5 years in our government system to occur.  This takes a 2 million dollar project and spreads it over 5 years that in turn increases the final cost of the project to 4 or 5 million dollars by the time of completion.  The State process is frustrates improvements and cost additional dollars for those projects that are done.  Right now the staffing problem is critical and the fishing community will be disappointed with the Hatchery results and actions.

                CFAB has a particular interpretation of what DEC should be about, with Theodor Roosevelt’s North American Conservation model as a guide.  Under that model Fish and Game belong to all not individuals. Our license approach is based on that model.  Originally the legislation talked about Fish and Game, but when the DEC was established the legislation was changed to Fish and wildlife.  Wildlife is a broad term.  The Conservation Fund is from the sales of Hunting, fishing licenses and fines from the breaking of fish and game laws.   The Finance law still states Fish and Game, CFAB looks at the Fish and Game Expenditures the DEC look at Fish and wildlife.  The DEC funding comes from the following; Conservation Fund, General Fund, and Federal Fund.  With CFAB looking at the 1800 different pay codes and 186 different programs in the DEC. the CFAB found that 80% of the expenditures that come from the CF they agree with are for fish and game. The other 20% the CFAB feel that 10% should not use the CF monies and 10% are a mixed bag where although not directly fish and game, fish and game do benefit.

                Within the DEC budget, $2 million dollars are within operations and this was cut last year by 25%.  Operation money is spent on materials.  Without these materials work cannot take place.  To maintain access roads need materials to use in the repair process.  25% cut means that 25% of repairs do not get done.  If a road is dangerous, and there are no materials for repairs, the road gets closed.  Over the years the DEC has acquired more and more land with a dwindling budget to maintain that which they have acquired.  Many road closings have occurred in regions 5 and 9 due to lack of repairs.

                To date the budget cuts have not as severely affected law enforcement, they were not offered the early retirements. Law enforcement has 20 openings and the academy will be held at the earliest in 2011 but more likely in 2012.  At that time there could be as many as 50 openings.

                October 26 the CFAB got the annual financial numbers from the DEC. (Late again).  Due to the delay the annual report from the CFAB will be delayed until December.

                With the Cumo administration some serious change may occur.  Cumo is talking about the reduction in size of state government.  This could mean a merger of DEC and the Parks and recreation department.  This may or may not bode well for the sportsmen and women of NY State if the environmentalists take control.  Currently there appears we have no champions in Albany.  It will be a tough year in Albany for sportsmen and women.  Invite legislators to your Federation meetings.

                E-licensing may impact the DEC DECALS system that was developed for NY and cost $3 million per year.  We do not own the software code for this program and thereby are at the mercy of a contract with Verizon.  This contract has a 3% escalation clause. The state has an E-licensing initiative that may replace DECALS and could be spread amount all licenses sold in NY State.  This could be a good thing or it could be a bad program.  The details are to be watched.

                Dennis Race brought up a point about license fee increase; we had one in 2002 and had a 15% reduction in sales that we never recovered from.  The license increase in 2009 had caused another drop of 10 to 12% of sales.  Lifetime licenses went up by a factor of 10.  These will impact annual license sales and we may see another increase in five to six years.  Some of what is happening is people are putting together their preferences and buying just a fishing license or just a big game, rather than a sportsman or other type of combination license.  CFAB wanted gradual increases according to cost of living rather that the types of jumps that have occurred.

                In 2008-09 the DEC had a 25% cut in budget and the total budget was $108 million.  The CF fund in 2010 was a total of $112 million.  In 2010 a lot of top positions within DEC got large pay increases.  The Commissioner had a 25% increase.  Funding sources for the DEC are Federal Reimbursement $22.6 million, CF fund, General fund.  The Pittman Robertson has increased substantially due to firearm and ammunition sales.  The Federal Reimbursement has kept a lot of state people on the job.  Marine license sales go into a Marine account within the CF.  CFAB has suggested that the monitoring of shell fish be moved to the health department.  Let the DEC manage fish as the shell fish is monitored for health reasons.

                President Gary Chave and all present thanked Charlie for his years of committed service on behalf of region eight and the sportsmen and women of NY State.  Charlie’s term end this December and he will not be seeking another term.

Old Business:

                National Hunting and Fishing Days at the Region 8 Headquarters and Sponsored by the Livingston County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs had good crowds both days.  Vendor attendance was down, but the attendee’s participation at the Trap shooting and other demonstration were above average.  There were more difficulties with the DEC and Paul Griffen worked hard with the DEC to smooth these out.

NYSCC meeting report:

Dennis mentioned that Howard Cushing has a lawyer at the meeting; this made the DEC take note.  In addition this may be a person clubs or groups can go to who knows NYS Conservation law if needed.  The Council stated it needs to keep focus on Hunting and Fishing. We need to keep numbers up at clubs to use as a base for talking to the DEC and Legislators.  We must work against the apathy of the sporting community at large.

Dennis mentioned that the NYSCC Board of Directors had passed a motion opposing any swap of the John White Wildlife Management Area land with the developers of the (STAMP) Scientific Technology and Manufacturing project.

                Gary Chave noted that Ray Gawlas is in charge of the spring meeting of committees.  It was asked where we are as far as representation on committees.  Dennis and Glen stated that they had not heard from the NYSCC on this issue to date.  All people wishing to serve on committees must re-register for that committee with the NYSCC each year.

New Business:

NYSCC Grass roots news advertisement.  Glen stated that he did not feel that the Finger Lakes Conservation Council could afford to buy another years advertizing at a cost of $300.  The group discussed reducing this to six months with our add in every other issue.  Glen was asked to talk to the NYSCC about the possibility.

CFAB region 8 representative; Marc Osypian was introduced to the FLCC as a possible replacement for Charlie Hancock.  Marc is currently president of the Livingston County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and has served on the FWMB. Marc is willing to serve as our representative and will supply us with a resume that we can share with our member clubs.

Glen Adams made a motion to support upon receipt of his resume, Marc Osypian as the Region 8 representative to CFAB.  Neil Newton second the motion.  Motion carried.

This is a senate appointment and all of our counties need to send letters to our Senators within region 8 requesting their support of Marc Osypian as our CFAB Rep.

Election of officers.

Nominated for office is the current Slate of officers.

President                            Gary Chave

Vice President                   Paul Griffen

Secretary                             Glen Adams

Treasurer                            John Andrews.

All except John Andrews have accepted or passed along word of acceptance.  John Andrews has served for many years and is requesting replacement.  Discussion of this ensued and Bob McIlwain has stepped forward for nomination as treasurer.

Dennis Race nominated the following for office

President                            Gary Chave

Vice President                  Paul Griffen

Secretary                             Glen Adams

Treasurer                            Robert McIlwain.

John Andrews second the nomination and it carried.

Gary Chave asked for secretary to cast one vote for all nominated by Dennis and John.  Vote of acceptance was unanimous

Finger Lakes Conservation council officers are:

President                            Gary Chave

Vice President                  Paul Griffen

Secretary                             Glen Adams

Treasurer                            Robert McIlwain

Gary then set the schedule of meeting for the year 2011

Friday night February 4th at 6:00 PM

Friday night May 6th at 6:00 PM

Friday night August 5th at 6:00 PM (picnic meeting)

Friday night November 4th at 6:00 PM

Niagara County has done a good job at Habitat access sales.  They have worked to move the sales. Some would like to know if the DEC wants the program to go away.  From the Dept point of view it has never full filled its expectation.  It needs to be mandatory if it is to succeed.  Habitat stamp sales is so low it is down to less than 0.5% of license sales  The program is voluntary and is barely making more that it cost to administer it.  This stamp should be mandatory to all that use DEC lands, launches.  Again voluntary sales are not working.

                Yates Co – Dennis Race states that they had a good turnout at the youth fishing derby.  They are having a sight in and shoot November 6th and 7th.  They have had good turnout at their Federation Meetings and are working on their By-Laws to encourage groups to rejoin the Federation.

                Livingston Co. report was given earlier in this meeting.

                Seneca Co.  Held a couple of youth fishing derby’s this year.  130-140 participates as well as their conservation scholarship.

                Ontario County is meeting and trying to reform, they have 9 groups represented but in some cases one individual represents more than one group.  Graham Hoffman states that it is not going as well as he hoped.  All present wished him encouragement to persevere.

Orleans County- Oak Orchard River has been getting good news and has had a fly fishing event sponsored by the St Mary’s Club.  The event had 50 participants from all over the US.

                Genesee County clubs have held several youth fishing Derby’s and the Federation is watching what is occurring at the John White Game Management area to keep all informed.

                Wayne County- October 9th youth Pheasant Hunt and 3rd time it has been held at Audubon Society grounds.  County Federation use a dedicated memorial fund to provide trap shooting practice prior to the hunt.

Motion was made for adjournment and no one remained so meeting adjourned.

*** Region 9

Western NY Environmental Federation

Rich Davenport – 2011 WNYEF Secretary

WNYEF June 2011 Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2011 – Seaway Trail House, Rt. 5, Lakeview, NY
Call to order: 1:40 PM
Roll Call
Paul McKeown – DEC Natural Resources Supervisor R9; Mark Kandel – DEC Wildlife R9;

Deer Search WNY – Gary Huber, Dale C.
Cattaraugus County – Netti Lindbergh, Bill Lindbergh
Chautauqua County – Gene Pauszek, Zen Olow
Wyoming County – Ron Barvian - VP
Niagara County – Dave Kern (alternate)
Erie County – Joe Fischer - Treasurer, Tony Gonnello, John Susz
Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council – Tom Marks
Region 9 Big Game Rep – Rich Davenport, Secretary
NYSCC – Dan Tone, President
Cornell Cooperative Extension – Rick Barber
SCI, CFAB and FWMB excused
DEC Reports
DEC Wildlife Report
Mark Kandel, Regional Wildlife Manager
Deer - Region 9 has begun Citizen's Task Force Meeting for WMUs 9G and 9H. Our first meeting was held jointly on May 24th in Springville. At that meeting all stakeholders representatives were provided with background information on the deer population in their respective units. Future meetings are scheduled for mid-June. A press-release was issued the first week of June which invited interested parties to contact us regarding deer population concerns. That information will be provided to stakeholder representatives at the next meeting. (see attached summaries) Bear - Region 9 bears have been fairly quiet. Complaints are on par with last year. Mostly birdfeeders and residential garbage. We have had one bear killed by a beekeeper
in Allegany County plus two road kills to date. One high profile bear incident occurred in May in town of Amherst. Bear eventually left town and has not been reported on in over 2 weeks.

Proposal to open bear season concurrent with deer season in SZ is in it's 45 day comment period. (see attached news release)
DEC is cooperating with Cornell University to conduct research on black bears in Eastern Allegany County. The goals of the research are to try to understand the genetic makeup (lineage) of WNY bears and to gain insight into potential population and range expansion.
The crossbow regulations have been published for public review and comment. Comments can be sent to: wildliferegs@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Captive Wildlife - Region 9 Wildlife has assisted Law Enforcement with the removal and placement of 2 American Alligators, 42" and 48", as well as, a 14ft. Reticulated Python in recent months.
Wild Turkey Spring Season - Preliminary results from reported harvest show that the overall harvest was down about 17% and was down in every county in Region 9. This is likely due to the poor production we had the past two years and the poor weather during the season may affected participation. However, three counties in Region 9 made the top ten reported harvest; Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie. The youth hunt reported harvest
was up down 37% from last spring. The entire weekend was bad because of the weather which likely contributed to the decline. Harvest figures should be out later this summer. They will be posted on the DEC website.
2011 -2012 Waterfowl Season Dates Proposed – Established by waterfowl season setting taskforce
Western Zone - Duck Hunting Season 2011-12
Regular Season Dates:
Oct 22 (Sat) - Dec 5 (Mon) & Dec 26 (Mon) - Jan 9 (Mon)
Youth Days: Oct 8 (Sat) & Oct 9 (Sun)
West Central Canada Goose Hunting Area - (45 days)
Regular Season Dates: Oct 22 (Sat) - Nov 20 (Sun) & Dec 26 (Mon) - Jan 9 (Mon)
South Canada Goose Hunting Area - (80 days)
Regular Season Dates: Oct 22 (Sat) - Dec 10 (Sat) & Dec 26 (Mon) - Jan 9 (Mon) & Feb
25 (Sat) - Mar 10 (Sat)

DEC Fisheries Report - Mike Clancy, Regional Fisheries Manager
Surplus two year old Brown trout
Cattaraugus Creek (Erie County section) - 1000
Cattaraugus Creek (Wyoming County section) - 1000
Goose Creek - 300
Ischua Creek (Pierce Hill Road to Franklinville, including the C&R section sites) - 300
Genesee River (Wellsville to PA line, including the C&R section sites) - 1000 Genesee River (Wellsville to Belmont) - 400
Surplus Brook trout
Ischua Creek – 900
Goose Creek - 300
Comment Period now open for 2012 Fishing Regulation Changes
Region 9 Fisheries Regulation Proposals for Oct 1, 2012
Fisheries and Lake Erie Unit
? Ischua Creek Catch and Release Section- Remove the special regulation
section.
Rationale: Extensive public input indicates that the many anglers wouldprefer to use
bait, particularly within the vicinity of the Village of Franklinville. We propose to allow
the use of bait by removing the Special regulation section.
? “Ice Fishing Permitted Unless Otherwise Noted” listed for each county in
Region 9- Special Regulations by County.
Rationale: With a county-wide regulation allowing ice fishing in trout stocked lakes we can eliminate several “ice fishing permitted” listings by individual waters where trout are stocked. Simplify regulations.

? No Ice Fishing in Lake Flavia (Cattaraugus County)-add
Rationale: With the addition of a county-wide regulations allowing ice fishing in trout stocked lakes (recommended above), we need to list any waters where ice fishing is not allowed separately. Lake Flavia is a privately owned gravel pit lake that is still actively mined on one end of the lake. Beginning several years ago, DEC signed a cooperative agreement with the mining company to allow public access for shorefishing. Because of mining regulations, the use of boats and ice fishing cannot be allowed to keep the public from the actively mined area of the lake. Trout season will be listed as April 1 - November 30th for this water.
? Cassadaga Lakes (Chautauqua County) Black Bass Slot Limit-replace with
statewide regulations
Rationale: Slot limit regulation was intended to improve the length distribution of black bass. Fisheries surveys show that this objective has not been achieved. We recommend returning to statewide regulations. Simplify regulations.
? Upper Niagara River-change minimum length for salmonids to “any size”
Rationale: A change to “any size” minimum length would eliminate the need for exceptions (lower minimum lengths than the current 12 in) for inland trout stockings that occur downstream of the first barrier impassable to fish. Minimal harvest of steelhead smolts is expected. Currently we have a special regulation (any size) for Ellicott Creek in Amherst State Park and expect to stock yearling trout (<12 in) in Gill Creek (Niagara County). If the Upper Niagara River minimum length regulation was “any size” then special regulations for these streams would not be necessary.
? Ellicott Creek (Erie County) Trout Minimum Length Limit
Rationale: A section of Ellicott Creek (Amherst State Park) is managed/stocked with inland trout for “put and take” fishing to enhance fishing opportunities in urban areas. The trout average 8” in length. Ellicott Creek is a tributary of the Niagara River and is below the first barrier impassable to fish. As such it is managed under the Niagara River trout regs- a minimum length of 12 inches. Since we want these inland trout harvested
(temps warm up by late spring) we imposed an “any size” regulation for this section of stream in 2008
DEC Natural Resources Report
Layoff notices recently sent by the State do not seem to impact the DEC
Still a lot of things that could happen Further reductions in non-personal service spending being sought Federal money is available but restrictions on their use Vehicles are becoming an issue, have not had any replaced for over 3 years Most now have over 100,000 miles. May be some funds released for vehicles statewide, but not much CF has $30 Million sitting in the fund, but the money will not be released Some Federal money is in same state
1st Qtr had enough money to function. Can the Governor siphon money to the Traditional Fund? Is there ability in the law to allow this?
Unaware of any. CFAB is very upset that the money is not being released
Programs could be funded but are not.
Stocking program may be reduced next year
Staffing shortages and delivery challenges due to this
Could affect us next year
A report on emerald ash borers found in Buffalo South Park, more details coming next week.
CFAB/ FWMB
FWMB met with Senate Conservation Committee. Did discuss the funding for FWMB. Funding being available, yet not being released
Marine License repeal - Sen Maziarz was effectively lied to concerning CFAB position on the subject from a downstate Senator.
Meeting with Gallavan VHS Regulations gave Gallavan an update on the history of the changes Other pertinent concerns:
Last meeting discussed the H/A Stamp. Places selling are not asking/ suggestive selling. Need signage to remind the license buyers to buy the H/A Stamp
Anything new on the Silver Lake Church property?
Nothing new at the present time. Have to be aware of the fast conditions of money availability
It must happen now, if it is going to happen. Need an appraisal
Joe Fischer (Erie Cty) motions to support the 6 fish walleye daily creel
2nd Gene Pauszek (Chautauqua Cty)
Motion carries unanimously
Write a comment in support
Ice Fishing by County
Gene Pauszek (Chautauqua Cty) motions to support the Ice fishing changes by County
Ron Barvian 2nd (Wyoming County)

Motion carries unanimously
Support letter to write on this one too
Deer Search Report
Finger Lakes area Bear attack claimed - deer search went to investigate
Tracked the night before - put 1.5 miles on him, found leg bone, and figured it was a
survivable wound
Legislation Report
Comment periods on regs, be sure you comment (Bear, Fishing Regs, Deer Mgmt)
Youth Archery Bill is passed
Microstamping bill passed assembly, will die in Senate according to sources.
Federal level - Obama and Clinton working on UN Treaty for small arms control
Going after gun control through regulation vs. legislation, or through treaty 1968 law
forbids the Federal Government from creating and maintaining a Federal gun registry.
That would change under a UN treaty
Environment Report
Wind Turbines planned for Thruway rest stops/ toll plazas, along escarpments, etc to selfpower
the facilities
Do we know any positions of State Legislators on GLOW?
Nothing official in writing
Erie PA not much resistance, same in Ohio
Trying to get a hold of fishing and sailing groups
No one wants to say too much
Right now NYPA’s GLOW project is dead
4-H
Pheasants are out and the kids are starting to rear the birds
Niagara County Report
Meeting/ picnic July 18
Could be a conflict next year with Erie and Niagara Banquets being the same date
Chautauqua County Report
In process of distributing prizes for kids fishing essays and such
County Executive presents awards to each school/ student recipient
Take Kid Fishing NCCC - over 100 kids showed up, rained after the event
Cattaraugus County Report
Handicapped Fishing Rodeo July 9
usually about 60 handicapped kids
Little Valley,. Dunkelmen's Pond off Rt 242

Chuck Godfrey does help with this event
Meeting third Tuesday
Wyoming County Report
Last Thursday night - Wyoming County rifle bill
Put the bill in and the reps took a month's vacation
Had to be resubmitted this year, bill passed Senate, Assembly EnCon Committee kicked
it back due to 1yr sunset
clause. The Assembly wants it 2 years
Vote coming up on the amendment.
Bill should be done next week
Learn to fish day in September, at Hermitage Road.
Walleye stocking - how was it done back then, vs now. Disease certification costs shut this down
How does Niagara County do it?
Would have to follow same rules as Niagara County - they receive certified fish, but still have to have the ponds tested. Fish have to be tested before they can be stocked out. Production has also been poor lately.
Mike Clancy could help out Wyoming County and resuming walleye stocking of Silver Lake
Big Game Report
Working Action items communicated to the counties
Need to come up with ideas for urban/ suburban deer management using hunters
Support to reduce archery discharge distance to 150’
Big Game Proposal discussed briefly, take back to counties and get positions for official positions and suggestive alternatives by July comment period closing on July 28.
Thanked all for support to get Youth Archery Bill done
Archery season proposal is Oct 1, Youth season C-Day Weekend, Early ML 4 days leading up to C-Day weekend.
AR in Catskills, voluntary everywhere else
Fish Report
Health Dept advisories are out in new format, updated. Rich handed out samples from
Regina Keenan. If any would like copies to hand out, contact Regina Keenan
Awaiting regs for baitfish
Kids clinics are moving forward

Small Game Report
Manchurian strain difficult to find, are these being raised at the farm?
Make a wilder strain of pheasant to stock
Mike Murphy works as a temp at the game farm. He was one of the best for pheasants in NYS. Retired but is back as a temp
Chautauqua County hosting fur takers convention June 24, 25, 26
150 exhibitors, National event. Fee to get in, no parking fee.
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds
Thanks to the father of fishing line recycling tubes, Tom Marks.
These are getting spread out through region 9 now
Plant seed of thought - 37 states allow all day hunting for turkey.
Articles from NWTF, PA, dispute the claim that hens would be worried or shot
mistakenly if we hunted turkey all day. Ohio has joined this 2 yrs ago, 1 yr ago for PA
Turkeys are down, for sure Maybe something down the road to look at
When was article published? March 2011 NWTF, March/ April 2011 the other one
Dove season and support for this put out there seems like apathy is the biggest issue.
Cats - kill millions of songbirds and other wildlife each year
What is being done with this? Bill was introduced to license cats, farms are exempt from this in the bill Would make responsible pet owners
Old Business
Resolution from October 2010
Turkey opener - disapproved by the council
Dove was approved, so that one is valid
Long haul things change
New Business
Bill in Ohio State Legislature, if it passes it could affect NY
Would undermine the Great lakes water compact
Effect of the bill turns the water into a commodity, which is what the GLC sought to
deter Would allow selling water and drilling of natural gas.
Could be tied into hydro-fracking
Does Gallavan have a position on Marcellus Shale?
He does not have enough information on this to form a position

Law has been passed to allow the USA to export Liquid Natural Gas. 803 billion cubic feet per year is now allowed to be exported
We could have huge industry while replacing petroleum for transportation energy, and instead, we'll sell the energy to those who will take more of our jobs
WNYEF Elections
Rich - will accept to continue as secretary
Joe - will continue as treasurer
Pres and VP also same
Slate is as it is
Motion by Dan Tone (NYSCC) that Secretary cast one ballot to approve current officer's
slate
2nd Ron Barvian (Wyoming County)
Motion carries
Secretary casts the ballot - congrats 2012 officers
Next meeting - Sept 11 at 1PM at Seaway Trail House, lunch being served!
Motion to adjourn Chautauqua County
2nd Deer Search
Meeting adjourned 4:10PM