Commission agenda: June 26, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

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DIRECTOR'S REPORT

FIELD REPORTS – in written form only

• Field Report June 2026 (pdf)

COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT

Ken Loffink, Chief Operating Officer

• Financial Report (pdf)

CLIMATE & OCEAN CHANGE POLICY REPORT

Building Resilient Landscapes: Oregon's Territorial Sea Plan at Work

Andy Lanier, Department of Land Conservation and Development

• Presentation Climate Change Report (pdf)

ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES

Commission Action: Temporary Rule Ratification

Debbie Colbert, Director

• Temp Rules Report (pdf)

1. 635-016-0500

Set Days for the Recreational Spring Salmon Fishery in the Columbia River

Filed 05/18/2026

This rule allows for angling and harvest of kokanee in Lemolo Reservoir and Hemlock Lake. Anglers may retain up to 10 per day and there is no size limit.

2. 635-041-0045

Authorize Sales in Yakama Nation Treaty Commercial Spring Tributary Fishery

Filed 05/19/2026

This amended rule authorizes the sale of fish caught in the Drano Lake permit fisheries as enacted by the Yakama Nation from May 19 - June 17, 2026.

3. 635-023-0125

Set Days for the Recreational Spring Salmon Fishery in the Columbia River

Filed 05/20/2026

This amended rule adds open days for the Columbia River recreational spring salmon/steelhead fisheries downstream and upstream of Bonneville Dam. Modifications are consistent with actions taken by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington on May 19, 2026.

4. 635-041-0045

Authorize Sales in Treaty Commercial Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

Filed 05/27/2026

These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in Treaty Indian commercial platform and hook-and-line fisheries below Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River starting on May 28.

5. 635-041-0076

Authorize Sales in Treaty Zone 6 and Yakama Nation Tributary Commercial Fisheries

Filed 05/27/2026

This amended rule authorizes the sale of fish caught in the following treaty fisheries: Platform and hook-and-line fishery in Zone 6 (upstream of Bonneville Dam) from May 28 through June 15, and Yakama Nation tributary fisheries from May 28 through June 15. Modifications are consistent with actions taken by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington at a Columbia River Compact hearing on May 27, 2026.

6. 635-021-0510

Modifications to Thief Valley, Wolf Creek, and Pilcher Creek Reservoirs in the SE Zone

Filed 05/28/2026

Effective June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, minimum and maximum size limits, as well as the daily and possession bag limits for rainbow trout and bass are suspended for the SE Zone water bodies known as Thief Valley Reservoir, Wolf Creek Reservoir, and Pilcher Creek Reservoir, which are located in Union County, Oregon. Harvest will be allowed by hand, dip net, or angling. A person with a valid Two-Rod Validation may use any number of rods.

7. 635-019-0510

Close Angling for and Retention of Spring Chinook in the Umatilla River

Filed 05/28/2026

This amended rule closes recreational spring Chinook salmon retention in the Umatilla River Basin from May 30, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The closure extends from the Hwy 730 bridge near the mouth of the Umatilla River upstream to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) reservation boundary, and from the upper border of the reservation to the Umatilla headwaters, including all tributaries.

8. 635-017-0090

Allow Temporary Use of Two Rod Validation in the Willamette River

Filed 06/02/2026

This amended rule allows use of the two-rod validation while fishing for all species, except sturgeon, in the Willamette River and tributaries from June 3 through July 31, 2026.

9. 635-024-0090

Snake River Chinook Closure

Filed 06/03/2026

Closed for Chinook salmon from the Dug Bar Boat Ramp upstream to Hells Canyon Dam.

10. 635-023-0125

Set Days for the Recreational Spring Salmon Fishery in the Columbia River

Filed 06/04/2026

This amended rule adds open days for the Columbia River recreational spring salmon/steelhead fisheries downstream and upstream of Bonneville Dam. Modifications are consistent with actions taken by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington on June 3, 2026.

11. 635-005-0290, 635-005-0355

Implement Adaptive Management Modifications to the Subtidal Yaquina Bay Commercial Clam Fisheries

Filed 06/04/2026

These amended rules will prohibit harvest of commercial subtidal clams Yaquina Bay.

12. 635-039-0085

Pacific Halibut All-Depth Fishing Days Added to the Columbia River Subarea

Filed 06/05/2026

The proposed rule amendment provides additional Pacific halibut fishing opportunities during the month of June for the Columbia River subarea as quota attainment is low through the month of May.

13. 635-021-0500

Upper Klamath Lake Area Angling Regulations

Filed 06/10/2026

The angling regulations for Crystal Creek, Fourmile Creek, Fourmile Canal, Harriman Creek, Klamath Lake, Odessa Creek, Recreation Creek, Short Creek, and Thomason Creek are being modified to remove harvest for rainbow trout and the use of bait for all species from June 15 – October 31. Catch-and-release for rainbow trout and flies and artificial lures will be allowed during this time.

14. 635-023-0128

Set Columbia River Recreational Salmon/Steelhead Summer Season Regulations and Enact Thermal Angling Sanctuaries

Filed 06/12/2026

This amended rule sets the Columbia River recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries from June 16 through July 31 (summer season). This amended rule closes angling in portions of the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouths of Eagle Creek and the Deschutes River, and that portion of Herman Creek and Lagoon within the Columbia River Zone beginning July 15. This amended rule closes angling in the lower portion of Tanner Creek and in a portion of the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Tanner Creek through July 15.

15. 635-041-0076

Authorize Sales in Treaty Zone 6 and Yakama Nation Tributary Summer-Season Commercial Fisheries

Filed 06/15/2026

This amended rule authorizes the sale of fish caught in the following treaty fisheries: Gillnet fishery in Zone 6 (upstream of Bonneville Dam) from June 16 through June 19; Gillnet fishery in Zone 6 (upstream of Bonneville Dam) from June 22 through June 24; and. Gillnet fishery in Zone 6 (upstream of Bonneville Dam) from June 29 through July 1. Platform and hook-and-line fishery in Zone 6 (upstream of Bonneville Dam) from June 16 through July 31, and Yakama Nation tributary fisheries from June 16 through July 31. Modifications are consistent with actions taken by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington at a Columbia River Compact hearing on June 10, 2026.

16. 635-041-0045

Authorize Sales in Treaty Commercial Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

Filed 06/15/2026

This amended rule authorizes the sale of fish caught in Treaty Indian commercial platform and hook-and-line fisheries downstream of Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River starting on June 16. Modifications are consistent with actions taken by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington at a Columbia River Compact hearing on June 10, 2026.

17. 635-019-0500

Enact Steelhead Fishery Regulations

Filed 06/15/2026

This amended rule reduces the daily bag limit for hatchery steelhead to one from June 16 through August 31 in the lower portion of the John Day River.

18. 635-018-0500

Enact Steelhead Fishery Regulations

Filed 06/15/2026

This amended rule reduces the daily bag limit for hatchery steelhead to one from June 16 through July 14 in the lower portion of Eagle Creek and the lower portion of the Deschutes River. It also closes these locations to angling from July 15 through September 15.

19. 635-004-0585

2026 Commercial Pacific Halibut Fisheries Federal References Corrections

Filed 06/18/2026

The proposed rule amendment regulates the 2026 commercial Pacific halibut fishery by establishing fishery allocation, fishery periods, and fishery period limits for Oregon state-water fisheries, ensuring and promoting consistency with federally adopted regulations, and incorporating housekeeping and technical updates. This amendment incorporates federal regulations that were not available at the time of the original filing and corrects a clerical error on a federal reference.

20. 635-023-0128

Modify Columbia River Recreational Salmon/Steelhead Summer Season Regulations

Filed 06/18/2026

This amended rule modifies the start date for sockeye retention in the Columbia River summer season recreational salmon/steelhead fisheries.

COMMISSION UPDATES

No Commission Action: Informational Only

OTHER BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC FORUM

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Introduction and update on Mule Deer Foundation & Blacktail Deer Foundation of Oregon

Candy Yow, Mule Deer & Blacktail Deer Foundation

Columbia River Summer Steelhead

David Moskowitz, Wild Fish and Wild River Advocates

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 A_April 2026 Minutes DRAFT sc (pdf)
• Exhibit A_May 2026 Minutes Draft sc (pdf)

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 of Fish and Wildlife Programs

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 B_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 1- Agenda Item Summary_Final (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 2- 2027-29 ARB Revenues and Expenditures Final (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 3 - 2027-29 Policy Option Packages (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 4 -2027-29 Reduction Options List_Final (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 5 -2027-29 Program Prioritization_Final (pdf)
• Exhibit B Attachment 6 Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit B_Attachment 6B_Supplemental Public Correspondence_6-23-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit B Supplemental Public Correspondence 6-18-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit B Budget Presentation (pdf)

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 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 C_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 2_Corrected_Notice of Proposed Rulemaking_Furbearer Regulations_Refiled 4-30-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 3_Amendment to 2026-28 Or Furbearer Regulation Proposals_6-23-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 4_DRAFT Oregon Administrative Rules (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 5_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Attachment 6A_Supplemental Public Correspondence_6-23-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit C_Addendum 1_Oregon Furbearer Trapping and Hunting Regulations_6-23-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit C Presentation (pdf)

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 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 D_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit D_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit D_Attachment 2_Notice -FIS 2026 Fall Salmon Seasons (pdf)
• Exhibit D_Attachment 3_Draft Oregon Administrative Rules (pdf)
• Exhibit D_Attachment 4_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit D_Attachment 5 Supplemental Public Correspondence 6-23-26 (pdf)
• Exhibit D Presentation (pdf)

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 E_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit E_Attachment_1 Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit E_Attachment_2 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-FIS and Supplementary Tables (pdf)
• Exhibit E_Attachment_3 Draft Oregon Administrative Rules (pdf)
• Exhibit E_Attachment_4 PFMC Decision Document (pdf)
• Exhibit E_Attachment_5_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit E Presentation (pdf)

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 Administrator

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_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit F_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit F_Attachment 2_Projects Selected For Funding_Winter 2025 (pdf)
• Exhibit F_Attachment 3_Submitted Projects Overview_Winter 2025 (pdf)
• Exhibit F_Attachment 4_Project Scoring Criteria (pdf)
• Exhibit F_Attachment 5_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit F Presentation (pdf)

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 G_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit G_Attachment 1_ Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit G_Attachment 2_List R-E Board Recommended Projects (pdf)
• Exhibit G_Attachment 3_R-E Project Summaries (pdf)
• Exhibit G_Attachment 4_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit G Presentation (pdf)

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 H_Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit H_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit H_Attachment 2_ Access-Habitat Project Summaries (pdf)
• Exhibit H_Attachment 3_Chair Applications (pdf)
• Exhibit H_Attachment 4_Board Member Terms (pdf)
• Exhibit H_Attachment 5_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit H Presentation (pdf)

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.

• Exhibit I _Cover (pdf)
• Exhibit I_Attachment 1_Agenda Item Summary (pdf)
• Exhibit I_Attachment 2_Proposed 2026 Auction Hunts (pdf)
• Exhibit I_Attachment 3 Proposed 2026 Raffle Hunts (pdf)
• Exhibit I_Attachment 4_Public Correspondence (pdf)
• Exhibit I Presentation (pdf)

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