Attendees
PRESENT: Steve Sears/Chair, Emma Ellsworth/Vice Chair, Ernie Foster/Secretary, Bob Durand, Sasha Dyer, John Organ, Matthew Sisk, Mark S. Tisa/Director, Tom O’Shea/Commissioner/DFG, Eve Schlüter/Deputy Director, Mike Huguenin/Assistant Director/Wildlife, Emily Myron/Assistant Director/Land and Habitat, Andrew Madden/Western Wildlife District Manager, Joe Rogers/Conn. Valley Wildlife District Manager, Jason Zimmer/Southeast Wildlife District Manager, Todd Olanyk/Central Wildlife District Manager, Martin Feehan/Deer and Moose Project Leader and Wildlife Health Specialist, Jack Bonafini/Outdoor Education Specialist, Joseph Facendola/Southeast District Aquatic Biologist, Jennifer Sulla/General Counsel/DFG, Christine Smith/Assistant General Counsel/DFG, Tori LaBate/Assistant General Counsel/DFG, Colonel Chris Mason/MEP, Major Kevin Clayton/MEP, Captain Bill Woytek/MEP, Officer Kenneth Gormley/MEP; PUBLIC: Steve LaRivee
Acceptance of minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Durand to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2025, business meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Dr. Organ; the vote in favor was unanimous.
A motion was made by Mr. Durand to accept the minutes of the May 23, 2025, special meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Dr. Organ; the vote in favor was unanimous.
Chair's updates
Chair Sears stated that constituents should pay attention and reach out to legislators about changes at the EPA that will negatively impact the state. He also pointed out that there is a bill in Congress that would mandate the federal government selling 3.4 million acres of federal land to the private sector.
The Chair acknowledged the attendance of retired Hunter Education Program Administrator Sue Langlois, thanked her for all her work running the program for so many years, and congratulated her on her recent retirement. He also congratulated Colonel Chris Mason of the MEO who is retiring soon, and thanked the Colonel for himself, the Board, and the staff for his leadership during his transition tenure. He also offered his best wishes for his retirement. He thanked Western Wildlife District Manager Andrew Madden for writing a letter seeking to improve access on Pontoosic Lake where the public is losing access, pointing out that it can happen that municipalities do projects that impact public access and people need to speak up and advocate for maintaining existing access.
Director's updates
Director Tisa thanked the environmental law enforcement officers present for attending the meeting.
The Director pointed out a letter in the Board packet from Mike Moss and the Worcester Fish and Game Club. The long-time club has closed, and Mr. Moss donated the balance of the club’s funds to MassWildlife’s Wildlands Acquisition Fund, which is also the repository of land stamp monies. He noted that Mr. Moss was a founding member of club and has always been a strong advocate for MassWildlife and land protection in the state. He thanked Mr. Moss and the club for continuing to put land protection in the forefront with their donation.
Director Tisa shared exciting news regarding a new partnership with the Norcross Wildlife Foundation on landscape-scale conservation. The Director, along with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board, met the Executive Director and two members of the Norcross Board to sign an MOU, partnering to permanently protect approximately 7,500 acres of Norcross lands for wildlife and biodiversity conservation. Director Tisa reported that the property has been closed to public access and hunting for over 80 years. Once conservation restrictions (CR) are signed and in place with the Department of Fish and Game, the property will be open to the public for deer hunting to help address the ecological impacts of over-browsing caused by an expanding deer population. Further, a portion of the deer harvested from the property will be donated to MassWildlife’s Hunters Share the Harvest Program. The Director thanked Commissioner O’Shea for all his support, including conversations about how the conservation of the property aligns with the Commissioner’s Strategic Plan and other conservation initiatives.
Director Tisa introduced Susan Langlois, who he has known for a long time. Ms. Langlois did creel surveys at the Quabbin Reservoir for the Director when he was the Assistant Director of Fisheries, among many other projects she worked on over the years in her various roles, including permit specialist and furbearer biologist. He reported that Ms. Langlois is highly thought of nationally because she is very thoughtful and strategic, and he constantly received congratulations and accolades for her when people learned he was the Director for Massachusetts. Director Tisa said he and the agency owe her a lot of thanks.
Mr. Foster made a motion to dedicate the meeting to Susan Langlois; Mr. Sisk seconded; the vote in favor was unanimous.
Director Tisa asked Assistant Director Huguenin to say a few words about H Heusmann, who was not present at the meeting but who also recently retired after 56 years of service, most of them as the state’s Waterfowl Biologist. Assistant Director Huguenin pointed out that Mr. Heusmann had been the longest-tenured waterfowl biologist in the country; has written hundreds of technical and nontechnical articles, as recently as less than 2 years ago; and is still highly active in the field. Assistant Director Huguenin then discussed some of Mr. Heusmann’s accomplishments, including his many personal pastimes, during his long career.
Commissioner’s updates
Commissioner O'Shea reported that he had had the pleasure of working with Ms. Langlois and Mr. Heusmann, who were great colleagues when he was at MassWildlife. Noting that both employees have provided a solid presence and were nationally respected throughout their careers, he wished them both well in retirement.
The Commissioner congratulated Director Tisa and his staff on finalizing the Memorandum of Understanding that cements the Norcross Foundation partnership, reporting that Director Tisa has been working behind the scenes on the opportunity for a long time. He noted that he and MassWildlife have been trying to provide more access for the hunting community in that area, to help manage an increasing deer population and its impacts on vulnerable plant species and forest regeneration.
Commissioner O'Shea also congratulated MEP Colonel Mason on his approaching retirement and thanked him for his cooperation and leadership during his tenure. He also thanked Deputy Director Schlüter for her leadership role in the recent forestry forum with Pricilla Geigas of DCR. He also gave a shout-out to Marine Quest, an event organized by the Division of Marine Fisheries. He reported that he had brought his wife and son to the event, which was also attended by hundreds of people, in Salem. DMF staff had a large area set up with touch tanks, marine biologists available, and presentations on sharks and horseshoe crabs. The Commissioner said it was a very successful event.
The Commissioner ended his report with the announcement that an Environmental Bond bill event was coming up in Braintree later in the month. He noted that it will be a great event with local and statewide representation on June 24. He said the event will showcase critical needs for capital investment for climate resilience and other pressing environmental issues in the state.
Law Enforcement updates
Colonel Chris Mason provided the Environmental Police (MEP) report. He said officers are gearing up for the summer season and the DCR pool openings, which are of great benefit to the communities and provide officers with many positive interactions with youth and families across the state. He reported that officers have recently been conducting a lot of community education related to birdfeeders and living with bears and other wildlife generally.
He then provided the Board with a brief overview of actions connected to the current hunting and other recreational seasons and activities; a report of recent OLE activities, including fish-and-wildlife-related examples of calls for service that Environmental Police officers had responded to in the previous month; and the outlines of ongoing and recently completed investigations.
The Colonel stated that officers are also still very active assisting MassWildlife with the laws and regulations segment of its Hunter Education classes and in the boating safety classes mandated by recent legislation. On the personnel front, he reported that another officer would soon be joining the MEP in a lateral move from another state law-enforcement agency, so there is no need for the recruit to attend the police academy. He also stated that he thought it likely that the new Colonel of MEP will be onboarded in mid-July. And he noted that July 4 brings demands on MEP of many kinds, including especially the maritime activities in and around Boston. He wished everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday, and thanked the Director, the Commissioner, and the Board members for their good wishes and cooperation during his tenure.
Personnel report
Introductions
Assistant Director of O&E Nicole McSweeney introduced a new member of her staff who had already been employed in the Central District office. Jack Bonafini is the new Outdoor Education Specialist based in Westborough. He was formerly a Wildlife Technician and stated that he had started the previous week in his new position and felt he was getting acclimated quickly.
Southeast Wildlife District Manager Jason Zimmer then introduced the Southeast’s new District Aquatic Biologist, Joseph Facendola, who will work out of the Buzzards Bay office. Mr. Facendola stated that he was happy to have the opportunity to focus on freshwater fisheries after an early career in marine fisheries, and that he was enjoying his new position.
Deer Review (Martin Feehan)
Deer and Moose Project Leader and Wildlife Health Specialist Martin Feehan opened his presentation with a few slides that compared images of forest habitats with progressively more deer on the landscape, from MassWildlife’s goal of 12-18 deer per square mile to a forest in an area with over 50.
He then reported on the 2024 deer harvest and the population trends it demonstrates. The statewide deer harvest by season was as follows:
| Season | Average (2020-2022) | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth/Paraplegic | 113 | 154 | 117 | -24% |
| Archery | 6,364 | 6,385 | 6,991 | 9% |
| Shotgun | 5,323 | 6,118 | 5,607 | -8% |
| Primitive | 2,861 | 2,865 | 2,321 | -19% |
| Total | 14,913 | 15,522 | 15,036 | -3% |
Dr. Feehan reported that the only season that saw an increase in the harvest over that in 2023 was the Archery season, during which there were excellent weather conditions and the 2-week extension in zones 1-9 that began this year. Commenting on the declines during the shotgun and primitive seasons, he noted the poor weather during the first week of shotgun, the 4-days-shorter primitive season due to the late Thanksgiving this year, and a certain amount of confusion about new barriers from the recent gun bill. He then displayed graphs comparing the total statewide harvest by season; the percent of total harvest by season; the percent of harvest by implement (regardless of season); the statewide harvest by sex; and the adult male harvest per square mile, 1985—2024, breaking the state down into the western and central zones versus the eastern and island zones and noting that while the central and western populations of adult males are holding steady, those in the eastern and island zones are increasing.
Turning to an update on MassWildlife’s Hunters Share the Harvest program, Dr. Feehan reported that the program saw another exciting year of significant growth with 7 new processors and 11 new distributing partners added for totals of 10 and 16, respectively. The program also reached milestones of over 30,000 meals provided in a single year and over 50,000 meals from 312 donated deer since the program’s inception 3 years ago. Dr. Feehan reported further expansion expected next year and said that the program is the most fulfilling work he’s done or is likely to do in his professional career.
Dr. Feehan then reviewed MassWildlife’s deer management goals as established by the Board, reporting how staff estimates the abundance of deer in each zone and that the population is managed with Antlerless Deer Permits (ADP) specific to each zone that are made available to hunters for purchase. He also noted that the ADP numbers are set in 3-year cycles, and that this year starts a new cycle.
Listing the factors that need to be taken into account for ADP allocations, Dr. Feehan reminded the Board of the recent harvest trends, including for bucks, the harvest per area, the ADP success rate, and the age structure of the herd. He also discussed staff’s density estimates, ADP application trends, ADP draw purchase and surplus rate trends, the ADP fill rate comparing residents and non-residents. He detailed the current allocations for each zone, showed graphs that illustrated the population trend within the zone compared to the goal, and gave the 2025 recommendation for each. For zones 10, 11, 13, and 14, which are all significantly above goal, he reported that staff will continue the over-the-counter allocation, because the zones are already functionally unlimited, and focus on regulatory changes to increase the harvest. He then presented the 2025 ADP allocations:
| WMZ | Change* | Proposed Allocation | 2024 Antlerless Harvest | Harvest Increase Estimate | Population Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +400 | 1,450 | 122 | +56 | Increasing |
| 2 | +160 | 700 | 87 | +29 | Increasing |
| 3 | +825 | 3,200 | 272 | +74 | Increasing |
| 4N | +305 | 1,400 | 218 | +67 | Increasing |
| 4S | +250 | 1,250 | 81 | +28 | Increasing |
| 5 | +420 | 2,900 | 296 | +55 | Stable |
| 6 | No Change | 530 | 171 | - | Stable |
| 7 | +1090 | 4,800 | 416 | +65 | Increasing |
| 8 | +370 | 4,500 | 287 | +30 | Increasing |
| 9 | No Change | 8,350 | 722 | - | Increasing |
| 10 | No Change | Unlimited | 1,147 | - | Increasing |
| 11 | No Change | Unlimited | 1,939 | - | Stable/Increasing |
| 12 | +130 | 1,850 | 174 | +10 | Stable |
| 13 | No Change | Unlimited | 466 | - | Increasing |
| 14 | No Change | Unlimited | 574 | - | Increasing |
Dr. Feehan also reported that, beginning in 2026, a change has been made in MassFishHunt to let hunters select and rank up to five zones for the ADP draw, so that interested hunters are sure to get an ADP in a zone they pre-select.
After a short discussion, Dr. Organ moved that the Board endorse the changes to the ADP allocations; Mr. Foster seconded the motion; the vote in favor was unanimous.
Dr. Feehan then detailed the proposed regulatory changes that staff is seeking to take to a public hearing. The proposed changes can be grouped under four overarching goals: promoting deer population health, sustainable use of the resource, reducing barriers to and complexity of harvest for hunters, and population management and increased opportunity for deer hunters.
To preserve and promote the health of the state deer herd, staff proposes that only synthetic and other non-deer-based lures be allowed to be used by hunters. Dr. Feehan reported that, in the MassWildlife Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) survey, only 16% of hunters reported using deer urine as a lure, while 55% of hunters said they support ending the use of deer urine if it can spread CWD. He reported that the prions that cause CWD are found in deer urinary and scent glands, and that long-distance movement of prions is the most likely pathway for CWD to be transmitted in Massachusetts. He also reported that ours is the only state bordering a CWD-positive state to allow deer-based lures; that Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine are the only CWD-negative states that allow deer-based lures; and that the existing CWD Free certified labeling has been shown to be ineffective.
To encourage sustainable use of the resource, staff proposes allowing Environmental Police officers to substitute the use of a confirmation number generated by MassFishHunt in place of a metal seal for salvaged deer. Dr. Feehan reported that the MassFishHunt confirmation number is required for all Section 37 deer donated to Hunters Share the Harvest and that it includes the required metadata for the Department of Public Health. He also noted that the practice is already in place and MEP has requested this change to better facilitate the donation of salvaged deer.
To reduce barriers to hunters, MassWildlife is proposing to remove the on-island deer-check requirement for deer harvested on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Dr. Feehan stated that deer check will still be required, but could be done off-island, and he explained that the requirement was created when ADPs were less available. He noted that off-island hunters must stop hunting early to ensure they get their deer checked before they have to be on the ferries. Related to this is the proposal to remove the visibility requirement for harvested deer. Dr. Feehan explained that the visibility requirement reduces acceptance of urban hunting programs because people who don’t hunt don’t want to see harvested deer. The requirement makes some hunters uncomfortable and has led to hunter harassment; it conflicts with several town ordinances and rules for transport (i.e., ferries); and any person violating the laws or regulations wouldn’t show their deer, anyway, so there is no deterrence value in it.
The proposal to change the Archery season to start the Monday following Youth Day would also reduce barriers by ensuring more days afield for Archery deer hunters in the average year. This would eliminate the 8-day gap between Youth and Archery seasons that occurs 3 out of every 7 years currently, with Archery starting based on Thanksgiving. Also, under the present regime, the Archery season length fluctuates up to 6 days, running 73-79 days, depending on when Thanksgiving falls. By starting Archery immediately following the Youth Day, the season would only fluctuate by up to 3 days.
To improve management by hunters and increase opportunity, staff is proposing to extend the Youth Day to include the Friday immediately before. Dr. Feehan reported that many recent public comments on proposed regulations asked for the Youth Day to be extended beyond a single day, some reasons being poor weather, conflicting scheduling for youth, and increased success for youth. And, in general, Youth deer changes were very popular during the last public-hearing process, with 95.6% of respondents reporting support. From the management standpoint, Dr. Feehan reported that the Youth Deer Day is the highest-participation event Massachusetts has for youth and their success rates are excellent: in 2024, 811 permitted youth harvested 114 deer; in 2023, 842 permitted youth took 144 deer.
Toward the same goal, staff also proposes to expand the winter Primitive Arms season, which includes archery equipment, to include WMZs 9, 10, and 11. Dr. Feehan reported that the extension to include those zones will help MassWildlife address population management needs and will give resident hunters more local opportunities, noting that deer hunting is open in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York through January 31. He stated that the primitive stamp will be required for the new license year, and the change will increase the value of the primitive stamp from 2-3 weeks to 6-7 weeks of opportunity in a total of 5 zones. He explained that the new-license-year antlered tags can be used during the winter season; that over-the-counter ADPs will be available for purchase in zones 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 for the January season and any unused ADPs can be used the following fall; and that Zone 9 allocations will be adjusted each spring based on the harvest from the previous fall and winter and to account for how many unused ADPs are left.
Dr. Feehan pointed out that the proposed changes are part of a larger strategy begun in 2022 to modernize Massachusetts’ deer hunting regulations, and he showed a slide that included all the proposed changes that have been brought incrementally to the Board since 2022 to demonstrate the larger structure of regulatory changes supporting the four broad goals with which he began his presentation. He then asked the Board to vote to move the proposed regulations to a public hearing.
Mr. Sisk moved that the Board approve staff developing specific regulatory language and taking the changes to a public hearing as proposed; Mr. Foster seconded the motion.
In the discussion that ensued, Board members reported their overall support for developing the package and soliciting public comment on it. Hearing no more discussion, the Chair called the vote, which was unanimously in favor.
Short video of a prescribed fire at the Field Headquarters (Alex Entrup)
Prescribed Fire and Habitat Restoration Ecologist Alex Entrup narrated a short video of a prescribed fire that was conducted at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters the week before the June meeting. The project involved establishing a fire in the area in front of the building with Habitat program staff who are members of MassWildlife’s prescribed fire crew monitoring the roughly 5-minute burn’s perimeter.
Mr. Entrup then provided a presentation in which he reported on the Habitat and District staff’s recent work to restore native grasslands to suitable sites in Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the state. The largest grasslands at Frances Crane WMA and Southwick WMA have been the targets of large-scale restoration for many years. In the last four to five years, Mr. Entrup reported, many smaller grasslands have been undergoing a conversion from cool-season grass pastures maintained by mowing to native, warm-season grasslands maintained by fire. He noted that the benefits of the smaller native grasslands are tremendous for wildlife and for the public because hunting, birding, and wildlife-watching experiences are all greatly improved in the restored areas. The native grasslands have better cover for pheasant, provide the right vegetative structure for poult-rearing by wild turkey, and improve habitat for grassland birds such as savanna sparrow, vesper sparrow, and Eastern bluebird. Mr. Entrup also reported that native grasslands have a higher diversity of native wildflowers, which are critical host plants and food plants for native pollinators, including many butterflies and bees. These small openings provide an outsized benefit, amplifying the value of the WMAs in which they occur.
Mr. Entrup explained that the restoration process typically begins with herbicide treatment to kill non-native plants, especially targeting the thick, cool-season grasses. The site is then burned to eliminate the resulting thatch. Usually, the burned ground is harrowed next to create a seedbed for native seed to be planted. He reported that MassWildlife uses different seed mixes depending on the soil characteristics of the site. Some include wildflowers and a mix of grasses, while others are little bluestem alone. After two or so years of growth, he stated that the site is ready to be burned again. Fire promotes growth of the native plants and helps discourage undesirable competition. During the early stages of a restoration, sites are burned annually; once well-established, they are burned every 1-3 years.
Mr. Entrup reported that similar native grassland restoration projects are ongoing at Herman Covey WMA, William Forward WMA, Winimusset WMA, Quaboag WMA, Leyden WMA, Myles Standish State Forest, Fairfield Brook WMA, and Flat Brook WMA and noted that these projects total about 300 acres. MassWildlife now has a seed harvester, harrows, and seed spreaders that have been used by District and Habitat staff to collect and plant native seed from our WMAs into the restoration projects. He gave a shout-out to District staff who are passionate about the restoration work and have even designed and built simple yet ingenious pieces of equipment to make reseeding of burned areas more efficient.
Mr. Entrup stated that the treated area in front of the Cronin Building is a miniature of these larger projects. It was initially treated with herbicide by the seasonal Habitat Field Crew to control the cool-season grasses and invasive plants like garlic mustard, mug wort, bittersweet, and honeysuckle. It was burned on June 11 and planted the following day with little bluestem. Over the coming months and years, Mr. Entrup and his team will watch the native grasses establish and wildflowers fill in the gaps. It stands alone as the Prescribed Fire Program’s smallest grassland restoration project to date, and he reported that it is a valuable demonstration area for all who visit MassWildlife’s Field Headquarters.
After a brief discussion, the Board members thanked Mr. Entrup for his work and for his informative presentation.
Confirm July business meeting date and time: July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters and in a Zoom webinar
After a brief discussion, the Board members confirmed the existing details of the July meeting, the August 13 meeting [Secretary's note: the August date was changed during the July meeting to August 20] at 10:00 a.m., and the September 17 meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Members’ comments
Sasha Dyer reported that she wanted to share something that had come up the previous day. She had heard from someone who needed to make a name change in MassFishHunt and it took seconds with guidance from the help desk, so it was a very positive experience. She noted a successful turkey hunting season, having gotten both of her birds. She also reported that she went out with a friend at the end of season; the friend did not get a turkey, but it was an excellent experience hearing and seeing birds and other wildlife. Ms. Dyer also applauded MassWildlife’s very timely information in the June newsletter about snakes; she reported seeing them on her patio, some of which were extremely large.
Ernie Foster reported teaching a basic Hunter Education course with his instructor team the previous month. He advised the other board members to go to meet and see Hunter Education attendees, marveling at their diversity of age, background, and motivation. He also reported that teaching Hunter Education is the most rewarding thing he’s ever done. Mr. Foster noted that the Junior Conservation Camp is coming up, and that it is another great opportunity for Board members to interact with and meet young, new hunters.
Emma Ellsworth reported that we are in a dramatic moment of land transfer, with large properties changing hands down the generations or through sales. Being in conservation, Ms. Ellsworth said she sees multi-generational farms ready to change hands, with four doing so in the previous month. She explained that the urgency to complete projects is new and increasing as landowners are facing bills, health decisions, and other major changes. She said the process is going from what was thoughtful land planning to a very rapid transfer in under 6 months. As projects are moving faster, she noted that conservation organizations are taking more risks by shortening their processes to try to get all these critical parcels protected.
Bob Durand reported that he had had a meeting with legislators on the environmental bond bill, arguing that support for open space means more resources are needed to protect parcels. He stated that he is also preparing letter to the legislature asking for MassWildlife’s reimbursements for free and reduced-price licenses. After a short discussion, Mr. Durand made a motion for the Board to send a letter to the conference committee urging the members to keep the reimbursement in the budget. Dr. Organ seconded the motion; the vote in favor was unanimous.
John Organ lauded Jan Dizard, who he said had passed away the previous month. Mr. Dizard had a career at Amherst College where he studied human dimensions related to hunting and was an avid hunter himself. Going Wild was Mr. Dizard’s book on the first Quabbin Hunt, which examined two divergent views of nature: those who think humans are separate from it and those who think humans are part of nature. His book Mortal Stakes consisted of interviews of 40 Massachusetts deer hunters, to look at the motivations of hunters in the state. Three themes emerged in the book, Dr. Organ reported: hunting as connection to a receding past that connects generations; hunting as an honest relationship with nature; and hunting as a manifestation of the American ideal of self-reliance, the notion that you could do something in your life that was self-reliant. Mr. Dizard was also active with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program while he lived in Massachusetts, and he was an active board member of Orion, the hunters’ ethics institute. Dr. Organ also gave the members a brief update on the Coop Units in the face of administration funding pressures. He reported that he hasn’t been able to fully dissect the House and Senate budget bills, but one impact to MassWildlife that he sees will be an increase in costs to conduct research due to a number of factors, including loss of the reduced university overhead rate and having to pay partial salaries for research faculty.
Executive session
Ms. Ellsworth moved that the Board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing proposed land acquisition projects whose negotiations might be compromised by discussion in open session and that the Board not return to open session afterward. Mr. Sisk seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was taken.
Mr. Sisk: Yes
Ms. Dyer: Yes
Mr. Foster: Yes
Mr. Sears: Yes
Ms. Ellsworth: Yes
Mr. Durand: Yes
Dr. Organ: Yes
The vote in favor was unanimous and the open session ended at 3:20 p.m.
Four parcels were presented by staff, and each was unanimously accepted by roll-call votes of the Board members.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Durand moved to adjourn. Mr. Sisk seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was taken.
Mr. Sisk: Yes
Ms. Dyer: Yes
Mr. Foster: Yes
Mr. Sears: Yes
Ms. Ellsworth: Yes
Mr. Durand: Yes
Dr. Organ: Yes
The vote in favor was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ernie Foster
Secretary
List of documents presented to the Board in its June business meeting packets
June agenda
May monthly meeting minutes draft
May 23, 2025, special meeting minutes draft
Copy of letter from Mike Moss to Director Mark Tisa RE a donation of the remaining assets of the Worcester Fish and Game Club
June Personnel report
June 2025 DFG budget summary for land acquisition and due diligence costs
Supporting packet for executive session