Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission addressed a wide range of fisheries and wildlife management topics. Key discussions included a financial report on the agency's unrestricted and restricted cash balances, a climate and ocean change policy report, and the ratification of twenty temporary fishing and hunting rules. The Commission also focused on budgetary and regulatory approvals, including the 2027-29 Agency Requested Budget, 2027-28 furbearer trapping and hunting regulations, 2026 coastal fall salmon season rules, and amendments to commercial coastal pelagic species fishery regulations. Additionally, funding was approved for several conservation, outdoor recreation, and habitat enhancement projects, along with the appointment of a new Access and Habitat Board chair and the allocation of 2027 big game auction and raffle tags.