Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission will be conducting this meeting in-person on Friday, July 11, starting at 10:00 AM. Members of the public can view a livestream of the meeting via the agency’s YouTube channel or on the Commission page.

Commission Action: Rule Ratification

Debbie Colbert, Director

Attachments: (pdf)

The Commission will be asked to consider whether to accept or deny a Petition to Repeal, or Alternatively, Amend OAR 635-800-0300.

Commission Action: Accept or Deny

Davia Palmeri; Strategic Advisory & Federal Policy Director

No Public Comment

Attachments: (pdf)

• Cover
• Attachment 1 - Agenda Item Summary
• Attachment 2 OAR 635-800-0300
• Attachment 3 - Maps
• Attachment 4 Warm Springs Petition to Repeal or, Alternatively, Amend OAR 635-800-0300-c1
• Attachment 5 Yakama Nation Petition to Repeal OAR 635-800-0300 (ODFW CTGR) Submitted 5.13.24
• Attachment 6 Nez Perce Tribe's Joinder In Petition to Repeal or Alternatively Amend OAR 635-800-0300
• Attachment 7 - CTUIR Petition to Repeal or Amend OAR 635-800-0300 6-11-2024
• Public Correspondence 7-7-25
• Supplemental Public Correspondence 7-8-25
• Supplemental Public Correspondence 7-9-25
• Supplemental Public Correspondence 7-11-25
• Presentation Petitions 7-11-25
• Presentation Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 7-11-25

The Commission will meet in executive session to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, and to consult with legal counsel concerning the 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)(f) and (2)(h).

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- 507-5546.

Public Access and Accommodations
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings are open to the public and follow Oregon public meeting laws. Meetings are recorded. Written comments should be received at least 48 hrs. before the meeting. Verbal comments are limited to 3 minutes per person or group. To request accommodation for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, or need materials in alternate formats, please contact Michelle Tate. Accommodation requests should be submitted at least 48 hours in advance. This document is formatted for compatible and accessible screen readers; action-based language is used to help all participants understand the purpose of each item. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

* 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.

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