Jul 6, 2026Board meeting
Commission Meeting
The commission meeting included updates on department awards and recognition for career accomplishments in wildlife management and conservation. Discussions covered successful private and public land projects, including tree planting, bumblebee surveys, prescribed fire workshops, and community conservation forums. The commission also reviewed the department's internship programs, recent deer hunting season statistics, the success of the National Archery in the Schools Program tournament, and new trapping clinics. Other topics included the strategy for recreational land use, conservation agent training, and historical reflections on waterfowl and elk restoration efforts.