The California Fish and Game Commission will hold a remote meeting on Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, during which it will discuss possible changes to recreational fishing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information on how to watch the meeting is here. The agenda can be viewed here.
On Wednesday, April 15, the commission will deal with one issue only – the ability for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to delay, suspend or restrict sport or recreational fishing if the director of CDFW, in consultation with the president of the commission, finds that such action is necessary to protect against the threat from COVID-19 based on state, federal, local, and tribal public health guidance and public safety needs.
This emergency proposal is based on requests from three counties, is designed to be responsive to local county level needs, and, if approved by the Commission, will expire May 31, 2020.
On Thursday, April 16, the commission will complete the remaining items on the revised agenda.
The commission’s attempt to meet last week was ended abruptly after hundreds of people joined the virtual meeting and overwhelmed the online platform.
California Fish and Game Commission to discuss recreational fishing season April 15
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