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Commission agenda: June 26, 2026
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Friday, June 26, 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 June 24 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 June 24, 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.
Download June 2026 Meeting Agenda
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- DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FIELD REPORTS – in written form only
COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT
Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer
CLIMATE & OCEAN CHANGE POLICY REPORT
Building Resilient Landscapes: Oregon's Territorial Sea Plan at Work
Andy Lanier, Department of Land Conservation and Development
- ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES
Commission Action: Temporary Rule Ratification
Debbie Colbert, Director
- 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 April 24 and May 15, 2026.
Commission Action: Approval of Minutes
- EXHIBIT B: 2027-29 AGENCY REQUESTED BUDGET (ARB)
The Commission will be asked to approve the 2027-29 Agency Request Budget.
Commission Action: Approval
Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer
Shaun Clements, Deputy Director
Bernadette Graham Hudson, Wildlife Division Administrator
Mike Harrington, Fish Division Administrator
Sarah Reif, Habitat Division AdministratorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT C: OREGON FURBEARER TRAPPING AND HUNTING REGULATIONS
The commission will be asked to adopt rules for furbearer trapping and hunting for 2027/28.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Derek Broman, Game Program Manager
Sam Fino, Carnivore and Furbearer CoordinatorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT D: 2026 OREGON COASTAL FALL SALMON SEASONS
The Commission will be asked to adopt rules for coastal fall Chinook and Coho harvest in 2026.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Cassie Leeman - Salmon Fishery Analyst
Chris Lorion, Native Fish Conservation CoordinatorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT E: COMMERCIAL COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES FISHERIES RULE AMENDMENTS
The Commission will be asked to adopt rules for Sardine harvest in 2026/27.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Lynn Mattes - Marine Fisheries Management Section Leader
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT F: OREGON CONSERVATION & RECREATION FUND PROJECT APPROVAL
The Commission will be asked to approve funding for recommended projects.
Commission Action: Approval
Reva Gillman, ORCF Program Coordinator
Sarah Reif, Habitat Division AdministratorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT G: RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT FUNDING APPROVAL
The Commission will be asked to approve funding for Board recommended projects.
Commission Action: Approval
Marty Olson, R&E/STEP Coordinator
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here; last day and time to offer written comments to the Agency: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT H: ACCESS & HABITAT PROJECT FUNDING & CHAIR APPOINTMENT
The Commission will be asked to approve funding for Board recommended projects and appoint a board chair.
Commission Action: Approval & Appointment
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: 06/23/2026 at 8:00 AM.
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT I: 2027 AUCTION RAFFLE TAG ALLOCATIONS
The Commission will be asked to approve allocation of auction and raffle tags for 2027.
Commission Action: Approval
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: 06/23/2026 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
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 Commission Meetings & Proposed Rulemaking – 2026
You can learn more about upcoming rulemaking and submit written public comments from the ODFW Rulemaking Webpage by clicking the Public Comment link for each rulemaking item.
| Date | Location | Rulemaking Webpage | |
| July 17, 2026 | No meeting scheduled | ||
| August 14, 2026 | Salem | Rulemaking | |
| September 18, 2026 | La Grande | Rulemaking | |
| October 16, 2026 | Virtual | Rulemaking | |
| November 13, 2026 | No meeting scheduled | ||
| December 11, 2026 | Salem | Rulemaking |
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
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 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. To register, please provide your name, the topic you wish to address, and your 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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