Below are rules that are currently under consideration for adopting, amending or repealing. Rules are only effective after they have been adopted by the Fish and Wildlife Commission and filed with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.
ODFW also generates Temporary Rules, which are summarized elsewhere.
| Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ FIS | Public Comment Period | Public Engagement | Related Materials | Commission Action |
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| 2025 Oregon Coastal fall salmon seasons and smallmouth bass in Coos Coquille Regulations OAR: 635-014-0500, 635-014-0510, 635-016-0500, 635-016-0510, 635-016-0520 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ FIS | April 15-June 13, 2025 | Submit Comments | June 13, 2025 Pendelton |
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| Summary: The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) will consider modifications to recreational angling regulations for coastal streams for 2025 fall salmon seasons. If adopted, the proposed rules modify existing fishing regulations that are published in the 2025 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for the following bays, rivers and tributaries, within the NW and SW zones: Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Nestucca, Salmon, Yaquina, Siletz, Alsea, Beaver Cr., Yachats, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Coos, Coquille, Floras Cr./New River, Sixes, Elk, Hunter Cr., Pistol, Chetco, and Winchuck. The Commission may decide not to adopt the proposed rules or may amend one or more of the proposed rules including amendments that may affect other bays, rivers, and tributaries. |
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| Commercial Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries Rule Amendments OAR: 635-004-0375 |
April 15-June 13, 2025 | Submit Comments | June 13, 2025 Pendelton |
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| Summary: These amended rules will set harvest specification and management measures consistent with federal regulations for Pacific Sardine commercial fisheries. |
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| Importation, Possession, Confinement, Transportation and Sale of Nonnative Wildlife Rule Amendments OAR: 635-056-0010, 635-056-0050, 635-056-0060, 635-056-0070, 635-056-0075, 635-056-0080, 635-056-0090 |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ FIS | April 15- June 20 2025 Public Meeting/ taking oral testimony June 13, 2025; Pendelton |
Submit Comments | August 15, 2025 Salem |
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| Summary: This amendment will modify requirements and conditions for people to import, possess, confine, transport and sell some species of wildlife. |
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| 2025-26 Sport Fish Regulations | June 15 – August 15 2025 | August 15, 2025 Salem |
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| 2025 Coastal Coho Regulations | June 15 – August 15 2025 | August 15, 2025 Salem |
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| Southern Resident Orca Endangered Species Management Plan | June 15 – August 15 2025 | August 15, 2025 Salem |
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| Summary: Adopt an ODFW Endangered Species Management Plan for Southern Resident Orcas. |
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| 2026 Big Game Regulations | July 15 – September 12, 2025 | September 12, 2025 Ontario |
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| Summary: Approve Big Game tag numbers, seasons, and regulations for 2025 |
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| 2026 Groundfish Fishery Regulations and Nearshore Logbook Report | October 15 - Dec 12, 2025 | December 12, 2025 Salem |
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| Summary: Adopt regulations for the 2026 recreational and commercial groundfish fisheries. |
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| Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) | Permanent Rule Filing Notice | Related Martials | Commission Action |
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| OREGON GAME BIRD REGULATIONS OAR 635-008-0115, 635-051-0000, 635-052-0000, 635-053-0000, 635-054-0000, 635-060-0000, 635-065-0625 |
Permanent Rule Filing Notice | Rulemaking Record |
April 18, 2025 |
| Summary of rules adopted: Amendments Regarding Harvest of Game Birds, Season Dates, Open Areas, Bag Limits and Regulations |
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SPORT AND COMMERCIAL PACIFIC HALIBUT RULEMAKING |
Rulemaking Record | April 18, 2025 Public Meeting: Winchester Bay |
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| Summary of rules adopted: These amended rules adopt the rules governing the 2025 commercial and recreational Pacific halibut seasons and quotas for the fisheries, ensuring consistency with federally- adopted regulations, and incorporating housekeeping and technical corrections. The Commission may decide to adopt recommended proposed rules and rule amendments as proposed in attachment 3, or the Commission may decide to modify the proposed rules or not adopt some or any of the proposed rule amendments. |
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2025 OCEAN SALMON FISHERIES AND OCEAN TERMINAL FISHERIES RULEMAKING OAR 635-003-0003, 635-013-0003 |
Permanent Rule Filing Notice | Rulemaking Record | April 18, 2025 Public Meeting: Winchester Bay |
| Summary of rules adopted: These amended rules will ensure that ocean salmon fishery regulations for nearshore (0-3 miles offshore) and state regulated marine areas are consistent with federal regulations for domestic salmon fisheries in marine waters from three to 300 miles offshore. The Commission may decide to adopt recommended proposed rules and rule amendments as proposed in attachment 3, or the Commission may decide to modify the proposed rules or not adopt some or any of the proposed rule amendments. |
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