The Commission discussed and ratified 13 temporary rules, including regulations for Columbia River management, angling closures for summer steelhead, and adjustments to Rocky Mountain goat hunting seasons due to fire impacts. They approved an increase in the budget for an insurance reimbursement program for land owners participating in hunter access projects, aiming to provide a short-term solution for insurance coverage issues. Additionally, the Commission approved the sale of the existing Pendleton office property to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation at its appraised value following the completion of a new office facility. Finally, they reviewed a proposal for the acquisition of 528 acres adjacent to the Coquille Valley Wildlife Area to enhance fish and wildlife habitat restoration.
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The commission reviewed the 2026-2028 furbearer regulations, with staff proposals focusing on general and species-specific changes. Key topics included a correction to coastal marten protection terminology, maintenance of sustainable harvest levels for bobcats, and implementation of House Bill 3932 regarding beaver harvest closures on impaired waterways. Additionally, the commission discussed a proposal to decouple river otter harvest regulations from beaver closures to allow for statewide river otter harvesting.
Jun 26, 2026·Board meeting
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.
