Commission agenda: April 24, 2026
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Friday, April 24, 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 no less than 48 hours (Wednesday April 22 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 April 22 at 8:00 AM) in advance of the meeting for approval.
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- DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FIELD REPORTS – in written form only
- Field Reports (pdf)
COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT
Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer
CLIMATE & OCEAN CHANGE POLICY REPORT
Building Resilient Landscapes: Oregon's 20-Year Landscape Resiliency Strategy at Work
Oregon Department of Forestry
ANNUAL WOLF REPORT
Roblyn Brown, Wolf Coordinator
Derek Broman, Game Program Manager
Brian Wolfer, Wildlife Division Deputy Administrator
Lt. Schwartz, Oregon State Police
Nick Myatt, East Region ManagerInvited Panels:
Panel 1 – Wolf Population Management, Wallowa County
Panel 2 – Reducing Conflict and Oregon Compensation Program- ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES
Commission Action: Rule Ratification
Debbie Colbert, Director
- Temp Rules Report (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 Register with the ODFW Director's Office before 8:00 AM, Wednesday, April 22 (at least 48 hours prior to the meeting) to be included in the public forum.
- EXHIBIT A: MEETING MINUTES
The Commission will be asked to approve draft Commission meeting minutes from March 20, 2026
Commission Action: Approval of Minutes
- Minutes under draft (pdf)
- EXHIBIT B: 2026-27 GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS
The Commission will be asked to adopt the game bird season regulations for 2026-27.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Brandon Reishus, Migratory Game Bird Coordinator
Mikal Cline, Upland Game Bird CoordinatorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT C: 2026 SPORT AND COMMERCIAL PACIFIC HALIBUT REGULATIONS
The Commission will be asked to adopt the 2026 sport and commercial fishery regulations for Pacific halibut.
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Melanie Bukovec, Groundfish & Halibut Asst Project Leader
Christian Heath, Halibut Project Leader
Lynn Mattes, Marine Fisheries Management Section LeaderSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
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- Attachment 1 - Agenda Item Summary
- Attachment 2 - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Attachment 3 - Draft Oregon Administrative Rules
- Attachment 4 - IPHC Media Release 2026
- Attachment 5 - 2026 Halibut Map Staff Recommendation
- Attachment 6 - FR 91-14464 CSP Final Rule
- Attachment 7 - FR 91-14511 CSP Proposed Rule
- Attachment 8 - FR 91-14516 CSP Proposed Rule
- Attachment 9 - ODWF Memo to NMFS
- Attachment 10 - Public Correspondence
- EXHIBIT D: 2026 OCEAN SALMON FISHERIES REGULATIONS
The Commission will be asked to adopt rules establishing regulations for recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons in state-managed waters of the Pacific Ocean
Commission Action: Rulemaking
Christine Mallette, Ocean Salmon Technical Services Manager
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT E: SAUVIE ISLAND BEACHES PARKING PERMIT
The Commission will be asked to adopt rules creating a new Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit
Action: Rulemaking
Steve Niemala, North Willamette Watershed District Manager
Submit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
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- Attachment 1 - Agenda Item Summary
- Attachment 2 - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and FIS_Sauvie Island_Filed 2-26-26
- Attachment 3 - DRAFT Oregon Administrative Rules
- Attachment 4 - Sauvie Island Beach Parking Pilot_Summary
- Attachment 5 - SIWA Traffic and Parking Study
- Attachment 6 - Temporary Traffic Control Plan
- Attachment 7 - Columbia County BOC Order
- Attachment 8 - Public Correspondence
- EXHIBIT F: PROPERTY SALE ON ALSEA RIVER
The Commission will be asked to approve the sale of property on the Alsea River.
Commission Action: Approval
Holly Huchko, Sport Fish Restoration Coordinator
Dick Duncan, Realty Specialist
Mike Gauvin, West Region ManagerSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance REGISTRATION required for virtual participation.
- EXHIBIT G: PRIVATE FOREST ACCORD PROJECT APPROVAL ROUND 3
The Commission will be asked to approve funding of board recommended projects
Commission Action: Approval
Andy Spyrka, Private Forest Accord Grant Coordinator
Sarah Reif, Habitat Division AdministratorSubmit written comments on this agenda item Here
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 | |
| May 15, 2026 | No meeting scheduled | ||
| June 26, 2026 | Redmond | Rulemaking | |
| 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 https://myodfw.com/commission-meeting-schedule-agendas-and-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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