Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 500 - FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS
Section 635-500-6730 - Tule Fall Chinook

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 635-500-6730

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Transition Period (2013-April 4, 2017).

(a) Assign no more than 70% of the ESA-impact for lower Columbia River Tule fall Chinook to mainstem recreational fisheries.

(b) Assign not less than 30% to off-channel commercial fisheries, mainstem commercial fisheries that target Upriver Bright and Lower River Hatchery Fall Chinook.

(2) Long Term (April 5, 2017 and Beyond).

(a) Assign no more than 70% of the remaining ESA-impact for lower Columbia River Tule Fall Chinook to mainstem recreational fisheries.

(b) Assign not less than 30% of the remaining ESA-impact for lower Columbia River Tule Fall Chinook to off-channel commercial fisheries and mainstem commercial fisheries that target Upriver Bright and Lower River Hatchery Fall Chinook and hatchery coho. Use up to 2% of commercial ESA impacts of the most constraining stock for use in lower river commercial fisheries using alternative gears. The Department shall approve alternative gears for use.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129

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