Commission agenda: December 11, 2026

Friday, December 11, 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, December 9 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 December 9 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.

Download December 2026 Meeting Agenda

Information about Accessibility and Accommodations

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

FIELD REPORTS – in written form only

COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT

Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer

PLACEHOLDER FINANCIAL REPORT (pdf)

COMMISSION 2027 ROADMAP

Shaun Clements, Deputy Director of Fish and Wildlife Programs

ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES

Commission Action: Rule Ratification

Debbie Colbert, Director

PLACEHOLDER TEMPORARY RULES REPORT (pdf)

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 September 18, 2026.

Commission Action: Approval of Minutes

EXHIBIT B: 2027 GROUNDFISH FISHERY REGULATIONS AND NEARSHORE LOGBOOK REPORT

The Commission will be asked to adopt regulations for the 2027 recreational and commercial groundfish fisheries. The Commission will also be provided with a copy of the 2024 commercial nearshore logbook report.

Commission Action: Rulemaking

Hearing Notice & Staff Summary

Lynn Mattes, Marine Fisheries Management Section Manager

Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: November 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

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

EXHIBIT C: COMMERCIAL BAY CLAM DIVE FISHERY CLOSURE IN YAQUINA BAY

The Commission will be asked to close harvest of commercial subtidal clams Yaquina Bay.

Commission Action: Rulemaking

Hearing Notice & Staff Summary

Eric Anderson, Shellfish Project Leader;
Kelly Corbett, Shellfish Program Leader

Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: November 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

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

EXHIBIT D: RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT AND FUNDING APPROVAL

The Commission will be asked to appoint a member to the Recreation and Enhancement (R&E) Board and approve projects recommended by the R&E Board.

Commission Action: Appointment & Approval

Staff Summary

Marty Olson, Restoration and Enhancement Program Coordinator

Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: November 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

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

EXHIBIT E: ACCESS & HABITAT PROJECT FUNDING

The Commission will be asked to approve the Access and Habitat Board recommendations for project funding.

Commission Action: Approval

Staff Summary

Travis Schultz, Access & Habitat Program Coordinator

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

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

EXHIBIT F: OREGON AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION BOARD APPOINTMENT

The Commission will be asked to recommend Eduardo Contreras to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) for re-appointment to the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Commission as a fish and wildlife member, for another four-year term beginning January 2027.

Commission Action: Approval

Staff Summary

Sarah Rief, Habitat Division Administrator

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

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

EXHIBIT G: OREGON CONSERVATION & RECREATION FUND PROJECT APPROVAL

The Commission will be asked to approve funding for recommended projects.

Commission Action: Approval

Staff Summary

Reva Gillman, OCRF Coordinator
Sarah Rief, Habitat Division Administrator

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

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

EXHIBIT H: LOWER DESCHUTES WILDLIFE AREA

The Commission will be asked to approve the purchase of 255 acres of land adjacent to the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area.

Commission Action: Approval

Staff Summary

Nick Myatt, East Region Manager

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

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

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.

ADJOURN