| Friday, December 16, 2022 |
The Fish and Wildlife Commission has moved to hybrid meetings, meaning that you have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Those who would like to provide testimony virtually must REGISTER in advance to receive a testimony link to the meeting. In-person registration will be available at the meeting.
This meeting will be live streamed to YouTube and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/IEODFW/videos
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| DIRECTOR’S REPORT |
Field Reports – in written form only |
Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXPENDITURE REPORT |
Shannon Hurn, Deputy Director for Administration
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| ADAPTING TO CLIMATE AND OCEAN CHANGE REPORT |
ODFW Carbon Reduction Plan
In written form, discussion may occur under Other Business, if time allows
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| ROGUE SOUTH COAST CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE |
In written form, discussion may occur under Other Business, if time allows
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES |
Curt Melcher, Director
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Attachments: (pdf)
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1.) 635-014-0090
Authorize Retention of Hatchery Coho in the Lower Skipanon River
Adopted 10/17/2022: effective 10/18/2022 through 12/31/2022.
These amended rules will allow harvest of hatchery coho in the lower Skipanon River from October 18 through December 31.
2.) 635-004-0355
Reduce Commercial Nearshore Fishery Black Rockfish Bi-monthly Trip Limit for Period 6
Adopted 10/18/2022: effective 10/18/2022 through 12/31/2022.
This rule reduces two-month cumulative trip limits for the commercial nearshore black rockfish fishery for period 6 (November thru December 2022) from 1,800 pounds to 200 pounds.
3.) 635-016-0090
Chetco and Winchuck Rivers Gear Restrictions Due to Low Water Conditions
Adopted 10/31/2022: effective 11/1/2022 through 12/31/2022.
This amended rule extends the current fly angling gear restrictions and salmon/steelhead bobber fishing rule in portions of the Chetco and Winchuck rivers through November 15.
4.) 635-067-0000
Amend Rules to Modify Season Dates for a 2022 Oregon Controlled Bighorn Sheep Hunt
Adopted: November 04, 2022 – Effective Dates: November 04, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Oregon Administrative Rules establishing season dates for 2022 controlled bighorn sheep hunts were adopted by the Commission on September 17, 2021. Amendment of these rules is necessary as a result of wildfires significantly impacting the ability of tag holders to participate in certain controlled hunts. Need for maintaining the extended rocky mountain goat season dates is also due to wildfire impacts as addressed in the temporary administrative rule certificate and order filed on September 9, 2022.
5.) 635-010-0019
Modify Dates for Specified Conrrolled Deer Hunts and Hunt Area Boundary for Controlled Youth Elk Hunt
Adopted: Adopted: November 04, 2022 – Effective Dates: November 04, 2022 through January 01, 2023
Oregon Administrative Rules establishing season dates for 2022 controlled eastern Oregon deer hunts, deer bow hunts, and controlled elk hunts were adopted by the Commission on September 17, 2021. The "2022 Oregon Big Game Regulations" describing hunt areas and seasons was distributed in December 2021. Season dates adopted at that time included date errors for three hunts shown in the hunt tables presented to the Commission. These rule amendments are needed to correct the seasons for hunt 131R2 and hunt 640T to reflect the accurate dates published on tags for these hunts.
OAR chapter 635, division 073 also needs amendment because one of the landowners participating in an Access and Habitat Program project that provided access to tag holders for hunt 252T2 unexpectedly withdrew from the project after controlled hunt tags were drawn. This modification of the hunt area boundary for 252T2 will account for the unexpected reduction in hunter access by expanding the hunt area.
6.) 635-016-0090
Lift Temporary Low Flow Angling Closure for the Sixes River
Adopted 11/8/2022: effective 11/9/2022 through 12/31/2022.
This amended rule lifts a temporary closure that was put in place on the Sixes River to protect fall Chinook due to low water conditions.
7.) 635-005-0465
Delay Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Opening
Adopted 11/18/2022: effective 12/1/2022 through 3/31/2023.
This amended rule delays the opening date for the Oregon 2022-2023 ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery.
8.) 635-005-0355
Close Commercial Dive Gaper Clam Fishery in Tillamook Bay
Adopted 12/9/2022: effective 12/10/2022 through 12/31/2022.
This amended rule extends the August 8 closure of the Tillamook Bay commercial dive gaper clam fishery which closed based on projections that the 235,000-pound quota would be achieved.
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| OTHER BUSINESS |
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| COMMISSION UPDATES |
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| PUBLIC FORUM |
Note: This part of the agenda is for comments on topics not scheduled elsewhere on the agenda. Please contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of the Director before 8:00 AM, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to be included in the public forum).
Wolves
Bea Dames, Student
Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity
Ocean Fishing proposed law changes
Jeff Wilmarth, Pacific Pond Charter
Rogue South Coast Multi- Species Conservation and Management Plan and report
Kirk Blain, Native Fish Society
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| EXHIBIT A: COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES |
The Commission will be asked to approve draft Commission meeting minutes from October 14, 2022.
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT B: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS |
The Commission will be asked to approve a Memorandum of Agreement and adopt OARs to implement the terms of the agreement.
Staff: Davia Palmeri, Conservation Strategy Coordinator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Rulemaking and Approval
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT C: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS |
The Commission will be asked to approve a Memorandum of Agreement and adopt OARs to implement the terms of the agreement.
Staff: Davia Palmeri, Conservation Strategy Coordinator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Rulemaking and Approval
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT D: CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FUND EXPENDITURE APPROVAL |
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The Commission will be asked to approve expenditures from the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) for competitive grant projects approved at the December 6th meeting of the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Staff: Dr. Charlotte Regula-Whitefield, OCRF Program Coordinator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Approval
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| EXHIBIT E: ACCESS & HABITAT PROJECT FUNDING APPROVAL |
The Commission will be asked to approve project funding requests recommended by the Access and Habitat (A&H) Board at the October 17 A&H Board meeting.
Staff: Travis Schultz, Access & Habitat Program Coordinator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation
Approval
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT F: RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT & SALMON AND TROUT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS REPORTS; R&E BOARD APPOINTMENTS |
The Commission will be asked to approve project funding requests recommended by the R&E Board for cycle 4 of 4 for the 2021-23 biennium.
Staff: Marty Olson, R&E Program Coordinator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Appointment
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT G: FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM RULES |
The Commission will be asked to approve revised fish passage rules.
Staff: Greg Apke, Statewide Fish Passage Program Coordinator
Dr. Shaun Clements, Deputy Fish Division Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Rulemaking
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT H: 2023 GROUNDFISH FISHERIES REGULATIONS AND 2021 NEARSHORE LOGBOOK REPORT |
The Commission will be asked to adopt regulations for the 2023 recreational and commercial groundfish fisheries and to review the 2021 commercial nearshore logbook report.
Staff: Jessica Watson, Marine Fisheries Section Manager
John North, Deputy Fish Division Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Rulemaking
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Attachments (pdf)
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| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660 (2)(h).
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| EXHIBIT I: PETITION TO PROHIBIT COYOTE KILLING CONTESTS IN OREGON |
| The Commission will consider a petition received from fifteen non-government organizations requesting the Commission to promulgate rules to prohibit coyote killing contests in Oregon. The Commission will be asked to either deny the petition or accept the petition and initiate rule making proceedings. The Commission requests comment on whether options exist for achieving the rule's substantive goals in a way that reduces the negative economic impact on businesses.
Staff: Derek Broman; Furbearer Program Coordinator
Brian Wolfer, Wildlife Division Deputy Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTER required for virtual participation.
Approval
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Attachments (pdf)
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| OTHER BUSINESS |
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| ADJOURN |
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| FUTURE PROPOSED COMMISSION TOPICS |
*Written public comments for future Commission Topics can be submitted in writing prior to the meeting date at ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov or mailed to 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302
January 13, 2023
*Written public comment period will open November 15, 2022
February 17, 2023
*Written public comment period will open December 15, 2022
March 17, 2023
*Written public comment period will open January 15, 2023
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
April 21, 2023
*Written public comment period will open February 15, 2023
- Oregon Game Bird Regulations - Rulemaking
May 12, 2023 - HOLD No Meeting Scheduled
*Written public comment period will open March 15, 2023
June 16, 2023
*Written public comment period will open April 15, 2023
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
- Auction/Raffle Tag Allocation- Approval
July 14, 2023 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled
*Written public comment period will open May 15, 2023
August 4, 2023 - Salem
*Written public comment period will open June 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
*Written public comment period will open July 15, 2023
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
- Big Game Regulations; Tag Setting, Seasons, and Regulations- Rulemaking
October 13, 2023
*Written public comment period will open August 15, 2023
November 17, 2023 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled
*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2023
December 15, 2023
*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2023
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
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| PLEASE NOTE |
HOW TO REGISTER TO SPEAK AT THE COMMISSION MEETING
Public Comment and Public Hearing Testimony: Regular Commission meetings allow for in-person, virtual, or written public comment. When registering to testify please provide first and last name, topic, a valid email address, and phone number.
Comment and testimony are limited to three minutes. All parties interested in providing public comment or testifying as part of a public hearing shall participate using one of the following methods:
- In-Person Comment: Parties interested in providing in-person verbal public comment shall fill out a "Witness Registration" form available at the meeting.
- Video or Audio Conference Call: If you wish to give virtual testimony on Exhibits scheduled on the Friday, December 16 agenda, YOU MUST REGISTER (REGISTER) BEFORE 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY December 14, 2022; a minimum of 48 hour prior to the meeting. Staff will collect contact your information and provide information on how to access the meeting to provide comment.
- Written Comment: Send to ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov or 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302. Materials delivered to the Director's Office sufficiently in advance of the meeting will be distributed to the Commission prior of the meeting day; any correspondence or materials received less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be provided to the Commissioners the day of the meeting.
Public Forum: If you wish to give testimony on any item not scheduled elsewhere on the agenda, please contact the Director's Office, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 503.947.6044, or ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov. YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE 8:00AM WEDNESDAY December 14, 2022; a minimum of 48 hour prior to the meeting. Please provide written summaries or other materials to the Commission Assistant prior to your testimony. The Commission is unable to act on items brought to their attention in this forum.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PRESENT YOUR VIEWS
If you have questions regarding this agenda, please contact Michelle Tate, Director's Office, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302, or call 503- 947-6033.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES
Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. In order to ensure availability, please contact the Director's Office at 503.947.6044 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044. |
