Commission agenda: January 16, 2026
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| Meeting: Friday, January 16, 2026 - 8:00 AM Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife Virtual Meeting Viewing Room: Classroom 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem, OR 97302 |
Friday, January 16, 2026
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 virtual testimony on an Exhibit scheduled on this agenda must REGISTRATION no less than 48 hours (Wednesday January 14 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.
To provide testimony virtually during PUBLIC FORUM you must contact the Director's office no less than 48 hours (Wednesday January 14 at 8:00 AM) in advance of the meeting for approval.
Download January 2026 Meeting Agenda
Information about Accessibility and Accommodations
- DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Field Report – in written form only
Meeting Materials
- Field Reports (pdf)
Commission Financial Report
Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer
Meeting Materials
Climate & Ocean Change Policy Report
Title, Staff
Meeting Materials
- ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES
Commission Action: Rule Ratification
Debbie Colbert, Director
Meeting Materials (pdf)
- COMMISSION UPDATES
No Commission Action: Informational Only
- OTHER BUSINESS
- PUBLIC FORUM
This part of the agenda is for comments on any topic except those related to exhibits involving rulemaking or Commission approval listed elsewhere on this agenda.
Please Registration with the ODFW Director's Office before 8:00 AM, Wednesday, January 14 (at least 48 hours prior to the meeting) to be included in the public forum.
- EXHIBIT A: COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
The Commission will be asked to approve draft Commission meeting minutes from December 12, 2025
Commission Action: Approval of Minutes
Meeting Materials (pdf)
- EXHIBIT B: UPDATING CEREMONIAL AND SUBSISTENCE HUNTING TAG NUMBERS FOR BURNS PAIUTE TRIBE
The Commission will be asked to update the number of hunting tags available to the Burns Paiute Tribe to support their member's interests in ceremonial and subsistence hunting opportunities. The amendments also align the rules to recently adopted mule deer hunt areas and slightly expand the geographic scope of those opportunities.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Philip Milburn, Malheur/Klamath Watershed Manager
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
Meeting Materials (pdf)
- EXHIBIT C: LANDOWNER PREFERENCE PROGRAM FORMULA FOR SETTING MULE DEER TAGS
The Commission will be asked to amend rules to modify the formula for setting landowner preference program tags for mule deer hunts and to modify the names of some mule deer herd ranges.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Brian Wolfer, Wildlife Division Deputy Administrator
Lee Foster, District Wildlife Biologist.
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
Meeting Materials (pdf)
- EXHIBIT D: COQUILLE RIVER FALL CHINOOK CONSERVATION HATCHERY PROGRAM MODIFICATION
The Commission will be asked to approve a modification to the Coquille River conservation hatchery program.
Commission Action: Approval
Greg Huchko, Umpqua Watershed District Manager
John Ogan, Coquille Indian Tribe
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
Meeting Materials (pdf)
- 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).
- ADJOURN
Accessibility and Accommodations
ODFW provides reasonable accommodation upon request, including assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape. To request accommodation, please contact the Director’s Office at (503) 947-6044 (voice) or (503) 947-6042 (fax) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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.
February 20, 2026 – Springfield
*Written public comment period will open December 15, 2025
March 20, 2026 - Medford
*Written public comment period will open January 15, 2026
April 24, 2026- Lincoln City
*Written public comment period will open February 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 – no meeting scheduled
*Written public comment period will open March 15, 2026
June 26, 2026 - Redmond
*Written public comment period will open April 15, 2026
July 17, 2026 – no meeting scheduled
*Written public comment period will open May 15, 2026
August 14, 2026 - Salem
*Written public comment period will open June 15, 2026
September 18, 2026 -La Grande
*Written public comment period will open July 15, 2026
October 16, 2026-Virtual
*Written public comment period will open August 15, 2026
November 13, 2026- no meeting scheduled
*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2026
December 11, 2026 -Salem
*Written public comment period will open October 15, 2026
OREGON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION HYBRID HEARINGS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission conducts hybrid public meetings, allowing for testimony either in person or virtually. Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. and proceed chronologically through the published agenda.
Meetings are livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/IEODFW. Any changes to the meeting format—including shifts to virtual-only in case of emergency—will be announced on the Commission's website at www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/.
MEETING AGENDAS AND MATERIALS
Agendas and instructions for how to register to testify are posted for each meeting on the Commission website.
If you wish to receive materials related to specific agenda items, please contact the Director's Office at
(503) 947-6044 or email ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov to request a packet.
Meetings are scheduled a year in advance, including one held annually in each Congressional District per ORS 496.108(5). Additional meetings are held at ODFW Headquarters in Salem. While some topics are scheduled annually (e.g., ocean salmon regulations in April), others may arise unexpectedly.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC FORUM
To provide verbal testimony, you must register at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. This applies to virtual testimony on agenda items, and virtual or in person Public Forum comments.
Ways to Register to Testify:
- In-Person Testimony: Fill out a "Witness Registration" form available at the meeting site.
- Virtual Testimony (Video or Audio): Register at least 48 hours in advance via the link provided in the meeting agenda.
- By Email: Send your name, topic, email, and phone number to ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov .
PUBLIC FORUM:
This portion of the agenda is designated for comments not related to topics already scheduled for the agenda. To participate in Public Forum (virtually or in-person), you must register by 8:00 a.m. two days (48 hours) before the meeting. Provide your name, topic, and contact information to the Director's Office for approval.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Submit written comments in advance via the links provided in the meeting agenda.
You may also submit written comments for Public Forum or agenda items:
SEND TO:
ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov
or mail to:
ODFW Director's Office
4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, Oregon 97302
Written materials received 72 hours in advance will be shared with Commissioners prior to the meeting. Later submissions will be included in the record and distributed to the Commission as time allows.
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