Commission agenda: August 13 & 14, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026

The Fish and Wildlife Commission conducts hybrid meetings, meaning that you have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Those who would like to provide virtual testimony on an Exhibit scheduled on this agenda must register REGISTRATION no less than 48 hours (Wednesday, August 12 at 8:00 AM) in advance to receive a testimony link to the meeting. To provide testimony on an agenda item in-person, registration will also be available at the meeting.

Public forum is reserved for comments on topics not already listed elsewhere on the agenda. If you would like to speak during Public Forum - either virtually or in person; you must register in advance. Registration closes August 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. two days (48 hours) before the meeting. To register please provide your name, the topic you wish to address, and your contact information. After review, the Department will reach out with next steps and additional information.

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Information about Accessibility and Accommodations

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

FIELD REPORTS – in written form only

Field Reports

COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT

Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer

FINANCIAL REPORT

CLIMATE & OCEAN CHANGE POLICY REPORT

Executive Order 25-26- Climate Resilience Attributes of Oregon Lands and Waters

Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator

Climate Change_Resilience Attributes Overview_Commission August 2026 (pdf)

ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES

Commission Action: Rule Ratification

Debbie Colbert, Director

TEMP RULES Report

COMMISSION UPDATES

No Commission Action: Informational Only

OTHER BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC FORUM

This part of the agenda is reserved for comments on topics not already listed elsewhere on the agenda. If you would like to speak during Public Forum - either virtually or in person; you must register in advance. Registration closes at 8:00 a.m. two days (48 hours) before the meeting.

EXHIBIT A: MEETING MINUTES

The Commission will be asked to approve draft Commission meeting minutes from June 26, 2026.

Commission Action: Approval of Minutes

Exhibit A June 2026 Minutes DRAFT

EXHIBIT B: COMMERCIAL DUNGENESS CRAB FISHERY REGULATIONS

The Commission will be asked to consider new rules for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery including electronic vessel monitoring, criteria for experimental permits for testing pop-up gear, season opening criteria, and modifications specific to surface gear.

Commission Action: Rulemaking

Justin Ainsworth, Marine Resources Program Manager

Last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency was: 07/24/2026 at 8:00 AM.

Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.

Exhibit B_Cover
Exhibit B_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary
Exhibit B_Attachment 2_Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and FIS Commerical Crab_filed 6.23.2026
Exhibit B_Attachment 3_Draft Oregon Administrative Rules
Exhibit B_Attachment 4_Five Year Evaluation Report
Exhibit B_Attachment 5_Public Correspondence
Exhibit B_Presentation

EXHIBIT C: BEAR AND COUGAR TRAP CHECK TIMES

The commission will be asked to approve rules related to trap check times for bear and cougar taken on damage.

Commission Action: Rulemaking

Brian Wolfer, Wildlife Division Deputy Administrator

Sam Fino, Carnivore and Furbearer Coordinator

Last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency was: 07/24/2026 at 8:00 AM.

Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.

Exhibit C _Cover
Exhibit C_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary
Exhibit C_Attachment 2_Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and FIS_Trap Check Times_Filed 6-23-26
Exhibit C_Attachment 3_DRAFT Oregon Administrative Rules
Exhibit C_Attachment 4_Public Correspondence_7-30-2026
Exhibit C_Presentation

EXHIBIT D: OREGON CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FUND WILDLIFE CROSSING PROJECT APPROVAL

The Commission will be asked to approve the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) Advisory Committee's recommendations for wildlife passage project funding.

Commission Action: Approval

Reva Gillman, Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Coordinator

Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator

Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 08/11/2026 at 8:00 AM.

Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.

Exhibit D_Cover
Exhibit D_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary
Exhibit D_Attachment 2_OCRF_Wildife Passage Project Summary
Exhibit D_Attachment 3_Trans Pacific Crossing Project_ODFW Staff Review
Exhibit D_Attachment 4_Public Correspondence
Ex D_Presentation_OCRF

ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARD RECIPIENTS

Award Presentation begins at 11:00 AM

Debbie Colbert, Director

Mary Wahl, Commission Chair

EXECUTIVE SESSION

An Executive Session will be 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). The executive session is closed to the public. Members of the press should contact ODFW's Director's Office for instructions on how to join the session.

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