Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 500 - FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS
Section 635-500-1220 - Trout and Whitefish
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 635-500-1220
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: No hatchery-produced resident trout shall be released in the mainstem Willamette River.
(2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to:
(a) Maintain the genetic diversity and
adaptiveness of wild trout and whitefish populations;
(b) Protect and restore wild trout and
whitefish habitat;
(c) Minimize the
potentially negative effects of hatchery fish on the production and genetic
integrity of wild trout and whitefish;
(d) Provide angling opportunities for trout
and whitefish under the basic yield Management alternative for trout (Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife 1987).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720
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