GAME MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING

DATE:            Wednesday, October 14, 2026

TIME:            5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

PLACE:         The Arc of Hilo – Event Center

                        1099 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

                        and Remote by interactive conference technology

                        (online via ZOOM and by telephone)

PURPOSE:    Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting (#25)

AGENDA

ITEM 1.                  Call to order, introductions of members, staff, and visitors.

ITEM 2.                  Action Item - Review and approve meeting minutes from the March 25, 2026.

ITEM 3.                  Island of Kauai (Nicolai Barca)

-        Research Priorities: Discussion on the proposed science-based population modeling project, unit-specific carrying capacities, and targeted game management goals.

o   Action Item – Vote on selecting a state-managed hunting area to begin initial planning/coordination of project implementation.

o   Action Item – Vote on the necessity of developing a GMAC led Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) for this project. Assign who will be a part of this PIG.

-        New Business: Discussion on overall health, safety, and field experiences of Hawai’i's hunting dogs.

-        Outreach and Communication: Discussion on current volunteer maintenance efforts at remote campsites in Kauai’s public hunting areas and proposal looking into building/maintaining additional sites.

ITEM 4.                  Island of Maui (Michael Johnson)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports

-        Wildlife Management Review

-        New Business

ITEM 5.                  Island of Oahu (Richard Furst)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports: Discussion on updates to the proposed Ko’olau fencing project on Oahu’s Kuliouou-Wailupe Valleys.

-        New Business: Discussion on having regular assigned GMAC Meetings dates, timeframes, and recurring schedules.

o   Action Item – Vote on type of meeting scheduling (Quarterly, Every other month, Quarterly, or Every Six months) for the 2027 year.

ITEM 6.                  Member At Large (Steve Dewald)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports:

-        New Business:

ITEM 7.                  East Hawaii Island (Jason Sanborn)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports:

-        New Business:

ITEM 8.                  Island of Lanai (Stan Ruidas)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports:

-        New Business:

ITEM 9.                  Island of Molokai (Elroy Mollena)

-        Public Hunter Concerns, Testimonies, Field Reports:

-        New Business:

ITEM 10.                 Overview Game Program Activities & Announcments – Nick Vargas (DLNR)

ITEM 11.                 Set future meeting schedules, locations, and potential Agenda items.

ITEM 12.                 Adjournment

PUBLIC TESTIMONY:  

Meeting materials are available for public review before the meeting; contact staff. If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for people with disabilities), please get in touch with Nicholas Vargas at least 72 hours before the meeting so arrangements can be made: 808-226-7757 or Nicholas.j.vargas@hawaii.gov.

The Chairperson will call for public testimony during the Commission's discussion of each agenda item.  To allow each person equal time to testify, the Chairperson may limit the time for testimony per individual or per issue by Section 13-140-16, Hawai'i Administrative Rules.  

WRITTEN TESTIMONY:  Submit written testimony to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife so that it arrives no later than 24 hours before the meeting via: 

·       Email to: Nicholas.j.vargas@hawaii.gov 

·       Facsimile to 808-226-7757

·       Postal mail/shipping service to Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325, Honolulu, HI  96813; or courier/hand delivery by appointment only, telephone our office at 808-587-0166.   

If the Division receives testimony less than 24 hours before the meeting, the Division will retain that testimony for the Commission's administrative record.  However, the Division does not assure that Commissioners will receive the testimony with sufficient time for review before discussion and decision-making.

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