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Oregon Bulletin

June 1, 2011

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 635

Rule Caption: Diamond Lake Trout Bag Limit Increased to Eight Per Day.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 31-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 4-18-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-1-11 thru 10-27-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-016-0090

Subject: This amended rule allows an increase to the daily bag limit for trout in Diamond Lake. The 2009 Diamond Lake Management Plan established management of the lake under the Basic Yield alternative (OAR 635-500-0703). Increasing the harvest of trout will help reduce potential surplus biomass accumulation in the lake and retain the high trophic community levels currently observed.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-016-0090

Inclusions and Modifications

(1) The 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations provide requirements for the Southwest Zone. However, additional regulations may be adopted in this rule division from time to time and to the extent of any inconsistency, they supersede the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(2) Notwithstanding all other requirements provided in the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, the following restrictions apply to angling in waters of the Southwest Zone:

(a) Within the Coos River Basin the following additional rules apply:

(A) All waters of the South Fork Coos River upstream from the head of tidewater at Dellwood at RM 10.0 are closed for Chinook salmon from August 1 through December 31 and closed for steelhead from August 1 through November 14; and

(b) Within the Coquille River Basin the following additional rules apply:

(A) Open for non fin-clipped coho salmon in Coquille River and Bay upstream to the Highway 42S bridge (Sturdivant Park) at RM 24.0 from September 1 through the earlier of November 30 or attainment of an adult coho quota of 1,200 non fin-clipped coho. The daily catch limit may include one adult non fin-clipped coho salmon per day and one non fin-clipped jack coho salmon, and no more than 5 total adult non fin-clipped coho salmon in the seasonal aggregate from all waters in the Northwest Zone and Southwest Zone.

(A) Tenmile Lakes (Coos County) upstream from Hilltop Bridge are open for non fin-clipped coho salmon from October 1 through the earlier of December 31 or attainment of an adult coho quota of 500 non fin-clipped coho. The daily catch limit may include one adult non fin-clipped coho salmon per day and one non fin-clipped jack coho salmon, and no more than 5 total adult non fin-clipped coho salmon in the seasonal aggregate from all waters in the Northwest Zone and Southwest Zone. Only one rod per angler may be used while angling for coho. Streams that empty into North and South Tenmile Lakes are not open to coho salmon angling, nor is the canal that connects North and South Tenmile Lakes.

(d) All waters of Floras Creek upstream of the County Road 124 bridge over Floras Creek at RM 5.0 are closed for Chinook salmon between August 1 and December 31.

(e) All waters of the Sixes River upstream of Edson Creek at RM 10.0 are closed for Chinook salmon between August 1 and December 31.

(f) All waters of the Chetco River mainstem upstream of the powerline crossing at RM 2.2 are closed to angling from August 1 through November 5.

(g) All waters of the Winchuck River mainstem, including tidewater, are closed to angling from August 1 through November 5.

(h) Diamond Lake is open April 23 through October 31, 2011.

(A) Effective April 23-30 and October 28-31, 2011 trout catch limits are 5 per day, two daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum length, only one trout over 20 inches may be taken per day; and use of bait is not allowed.

(B) Effective May 1 through October 27 trout catch limits are increased to 8 per day – all other regulations remain as stated in section (2)(h)(A) above and in the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138 & 496.146

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162

Hist.: FWC 80-1993(Temp), f. 12-21-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; FWC 82-1993, f. 12-22-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; FWC 31-1994, f. 5-26-94, cert. ef. 6-20-94; FWC 79-1994(Temp), f. 10-21-94, cert. ef. 7-22-94; FWC 22-1995, f. 3-7-95, cert. ef. 3-10-95; FWC 34-1995, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-95; FWC 57-1995(Temp), f. 7-3-95, cert. ef. 7-4-95; FWC 59-1995(Temp), f. 7-24-95, cert. ef. 8-1-95; FWC 77-1995, f. 9-13-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96; FWC 82-1995(Temp), f. 9-29-95, cert. ef. 10-1-95; FWC 90-1995(Temp), f. 11-29-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96; FWC 20-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-29-96; FWC 52-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-96; FWC 61-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-96; FWC 72-1996, f. 12-31-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; FWC 73-1996(Temp), f. 12-31-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; FWC 5-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-97; FWC 17-1997(Temp), f. 3-19-97, cert. ef. 4-1-97; FWC 32-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-97; FWC 75-1997, f. 12-31-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; DFW 24-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 9-15-98; DFW 34-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-98; DFW 52-1998(Temp), f. 7-10-98, cert. ef. 7-11-98 thru 7-24-98; DFW 55-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-24-98 thru 12-31-98; DFW 70-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98; DFW 100-1998, f. 12-23-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; DFW 36-1999, f. & cert. ef. 5-20-99; DFW 96-1999, f. 12-27-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00; DFW 48-2000(Temp), f. 8-14-00, cert. ef. 8-15-00 thru 12-31-00; DFW 83-2000(Temp), f. 12-28-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 thru 1-31-01; DFW 1-2001, f. 1-25-01, cert. ef. 2-1-01; DFW 8-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-5-01; DFW 40-2001(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 5-24-01 thru 11-20-01; DFW 42-2001(Temp), f. 5-25-01, cert. ef. 5-29-01 thru 7-31-01; DFW 70-2001, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-01; DFW 72-2001(Temp), f. 8-10-01, cert. ef. 8-16-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 90-2001(Temp), f. 9-14-01, cert. ef. 9-15-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 97-2001(Temp), f. 10-4-01, cert. ef. 11-1-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 105-2001(Temp), f. 10-26-01, cert. ef. 11-1-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 122-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-31-01 thru 5-31-02; DFW 123-2001, f. 12-31-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; DFW 5-2002(Temp) f. 1-11-02 cert. ef. 1-12-02 thru 7-11-02; DFW 26-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-02; DFW 37-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-02; DFW 55-2002(Temp), f. 5-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02 thru 11-31-02; DFW 91-2002(Temp) f. 8-19-02, cert. ef 8-20-02 thru 11-1-02 (Suspended by DFW 101-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-3-02 thru 11-1-02); DFW 124-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-30-02 thru 12-31-02 (Suspended by DFW 125-2002(Temp), f. 11-8-02, certe. ef. 11-9-2002); DFW 130-2002, f. 11-21-02, cert. ef. 1-1-03; DFW 90-2003(Temp), f. 9-12-03 cert. ef. 9-13-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 125-2003, f. 12-11-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; DFW 117-2004, f. 12-13-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; DFW 127-2004, f. 12-22-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; DFW 136-2005, f. 12-7-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; DFW 24-2006(Temp), f. 4-25-06, cert. ef. 5-13-06 thru 10-31-06; DFW 37-2006(Temp), f. 6-2-06, cert. ef. 6-5-06 thru 12-1-06; DFW 79-2006, f. 8-11-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DFW 47-2007(Temp), f. 6-18-07, cert. ef. 6-21-07 thru 10-31-07; DFW 56-2007(Temp), 7-6-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 12-31-07; DFW 136-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 137-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 54-2008(Temp), f. 5-28-08, cert. ef. 6-1-08 thru 7-31-08; DFW 67-2008(Temp), f. 6-20-08, cert. ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 138-2008(Temp), f. 10-28-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 thru 11-30-08; DFW 140-2008(Temp), f. 11-4-08, cert. ef. 11-5-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 156-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DFW 57-2009(Temp), f. 5-27-09, cert. ef. 6-1-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 77-2009(Temp), f. 6-29-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 87-2009(Temp), f. 7-31-09, cert. ef. 8-1-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 113-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-18-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 141-2009(Temp), f. 11-4-09, cert. ef. 11-7-09 thru 12-21-09; DFW 143-2009(Temp), f. 11-17-09, cert. ef. 11-19-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 144-2009, f. 12-8-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DFW 65-2010(Temp), f. 5-18-10, cert. ef. 5-22-10 thru 5-31-10; DFW 76-2010, f. 6-8-10, cert. ef. 8-1-10; DFW 143-2010(Temp), f. 10-8-10, cert. ef. 10-10-10 thru 12-31-10; DFW 152-2010(Temp), f. 10-27-10, cert. ef. 10-30-10 thru 12-31-10; DFW 171-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DFW 31-2011(Temp), f. 4-18-11, cert. ef. 5-1-11 thru 10-27-11

Rule Caption: Modified 2011 Commercial Spring-Summer Fisheries for Columbia River Select Areas.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 32-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 4-20-2011

Certified to be Effective: 4-21-11 thru 7-29-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0145, 635-042-0160, 635-042-0170, 635-042-0180

Rules Suspended: 635-042-0145(T), 635-042-0160(T), 635-042-0170(T), 635-042-0180(T)

Subject: Amended rules to rescind the commercial fishing period previously scheduled to occur from April 21 thru April 26, 2011. Modifications are to seasons for Chinook salmon and sturgeon spring and summer commercial fisheries in the Columbia River Select Areas. Modifications are consistent with the action taken April 20, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington in cooperation with the Columbia River Treaty tribes.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0145

Youngs Bay Salmon Season

(1) Salmon, white sturgeon, and shad may be taken for commercial purposes in those waters of Youngs Bay.

(a) The open fishing periods are established in three segments categorized as the winter fishery, subsection (1)(a)(A); the spring fishery, subsection (1)(a)(B); and summer fishery, subsection (1)(a)(C), as follows:

(A) Winter Season:

(i) Entire Youngs Bay: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday days from February 13 through March 10 (12 days) starting at 12:00 noon through 6:00 a.m. the following morning (18 hours).

(ii) Upstream of old Youngs Bay Bridge: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 (6 hours) and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011 (6 hours).

(B) Spring Season:

(i) Entire Youngs Bay: 6:00 p.m. to midnight Monday, April 18, 2011 (6 hours); 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28 to noon Friday, April 29, 2011 (18 hours); 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1 to noon Monday, May 2, 2011 (18 hours); 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 to noon Wednesday, May 4, 2011 (18 hours); 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5 to noon Friday, May 6, 2011 (18 hours); and Mondays at noon through Fridays at noon (4 days), beginning Monday, May 9 through Friday, June 10, 2011 (20 days total).

(i) Entire Youngs Bay: 6:00 a.m. Wednesdays to 6:00 a.m. Fridays (48 hours) beginning Wednesday, June 15 through Friday, July 29, 2011 (14 fishing days).

(b) The fishing areas for the winter, spring and summer fisheries are:

(A) From February 13 through March 11 and from April 18 through July 29, 2011, the fishing area is identified as the waters of Youngs Bay from the Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the upper boundary markers at the confluence of the Klaskanine and Youngs rivers; except for those waters which are closed southerly of the alternate Highway 101 Bridge (Lewis and Clark River).

(B) On March 14 and 16, 2011, the fishing area extends from the old Youngs Bay Bridge upstream to the upper boundary markers at the confluence of the Youngs and Klaskanine rivers.

(2) Gill nets may not exceed 1,500 feet (250 fathoms) in length and weight may not exceed two pounds per any fathom. A red cork must be placed on the corkline every 25 fathoms as measured from the first mesh of the net. Red corks at 25-fathom intervals must be in color contrast to the corks used in the remainder of the net.

(a) It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is less than 7-inches during the winter season. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches during the spring and summer seasons. Nets that are fished at any time between official sunset and official sunrise must have lighted buoys on both ends of the net unless the net is attached to the boat. If the net is attached to the boat, then one lighted buoy on the opposite end of the net from the boat is required.

(b) The use of additional weights or anchors attached directly to the leadline is allowed upstream of markers located approximately 200 yards upstream of the mouth of the Walluski River during all Youngs Bay commercial fisheries.

(3) A maximum of two white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fisheries are open. During the fishing periods identified in subsections (1)(a)(A), (1)(a)(B) and (1)(a)(C), the weekly white sturgeon limit applies to combined possessions and sales for all open Select Area fisheries.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 32-1979, f. & ef. 8-22-79; FWC 28-1980, f. & ef. 6-23-80; FWC 42-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 8-22-80; FWC 30-1981, f. & ef. 8-14-81; FWC 42-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 11-5-81; FWC 54-1982, f. & ef. 8-17-82; FWC 37-1983, f. & ef. 8-18-83; FWC 61-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 10-19-83; FWC 42-1984, f. & ef. 8-20-84; FWC 39-1985, f. & ef. 8-15-85; FWC 37-1986, f. & ef. 8-11-86; FWC 72-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 10-31-86; FWC 64-1987, f. & ef. 8-7-87; FWC 73-1988, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-88; FWC 55-1989(Temp), f. 8-7-89, cert. ef. 8-20-89; FWC 82-1990(Temp), f. 8-14-90, cert. ef. 8-19-90; FWC 86-1991, f. 8-7-91, cert. ef. 8-18-91; FWC 123-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-21-91; FWC 30-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-27-92; FWC 35-1992(Temp), f. 5-22-92, cert. ef. 5-25-92; FWC 74-1992 (Temp), f. 8-10-92, cert. ef. 8-16-92; FWC 28-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-26-93; FWC 48-1993, f. 8-6-93, cert. ef. 8-9-93; FWC 21-1994(Temp), f. 4-22-94, cert. ef. 4-25-94; FWC 51-1994, f. 8-19-94, cert. ef. 8-22-94; FWC 64-1994(Temp), f. 9-14-94, cert. ef. 9-15-94; FWC 66-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-20-94; FWC 27-1995, f. 3-29-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95; FWC 48-1995(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-5-95; FWC 66-1995, f. 8-22-95, cert. ef. 8-27-95; FWC 69-1995, f. 8-25-95, cert. ef. 8-27-95; FWC 8-1995, f. 2-28-96, cert. ef. 3-1-96; FWC 37-1996(Temp), f. 6-11-96, cert. ef. 6-12-96; FWC 41-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-96; FWC 45-1996(Temp), f. 8-16-96, cert. ef. 8-19-96; FWC 54-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-23-96; FWC 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-30-97; FWC 47-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-97; DFW 8-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-5-98 thru 2-28-98; DFW 14-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-98; DFW 18-1998(Temp), f. 3-9-98, cert. ef. 3-11-98 thru 3-31-98; DFW 60-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-98 thru 8-21-98; DFW 67-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-98; DFW 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-99; DFW 52-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-99 thru 8-6-99; DFW 55-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-99; DFW 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-00; DFW 42-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-00; DFW 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-01; DFW 66-2001(Temp), f. 8-2-01, cert. ef. 8-6-01 thru 8-14-01; DFW 76-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-20-01 thru 10-31-01; DFW 106-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 15-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-20-02 thru 8-18-02; DFW 82-2002(Temp), f. 8-5-02, cert. ef. 8-7-02 thru 9-1-02; DFW 96-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-26-02 thru 12-31-02; DFW 12-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03; DFW 17-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 3-1-03 thru 8-1-03; DFW 32-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-23-03 thru 8-1-03; DFW 34-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-24-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 36-2003(Temp), f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 37-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-7-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 75-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 89-2003(Temp), f. 9-8-03, cert. ef. 9-9-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 19-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-12-04 thru 3-31-04; DFW 22-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-04 thru 3-31-04; DFW 28-2004(Temp), f. 4-8-04 cert. ef. 4-12-04 thru 4-15-04; DFW 39-2004(Temp), f. 5-5-04, cert.ef. 5-6-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 44-2004(Temp), f. 5-17-04, cert. ef. 5-20-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 79-2004(Temp), f. 8-2-04, cert. ef. 8-3-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 109-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 15-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 18-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-15-05 thru 3-21-05; Administrative correction 4-20-05; DFW 27-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05 thru 6-15-05; DFW 28-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-05 thru 6-16-05; DFW 37-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 40-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 46-2005(Temp), f. 5-17-05, cert. ef. 5-18-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 73-2005(Temp), f. 7-8-05, cert. ef. 7-11-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 77-2005(Temp), f. 7-14-05, cert. ef. 7-18-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 85-2005(Temp), f. 8-1-05, cert. ef. 8-3-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 109-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-19-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 110-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-26-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 116-2005(Temp), f. 10-4-05, cert. ef. 10-5-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 120-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-11-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 124-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-05 thru 12-31-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 14-2006(Temp), f. 3-15-06, cert. ef. 3-16-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 15-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-23-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 17-2006(Temp), f. 3-29-06, cert. ef. 3-30-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 29-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-16-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 32-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 35-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 52-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-28-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 73-2006(Temp), f. 8-1-06, cert. ef. 8-2-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 103-2006(Temp), f. 9-15-06, cert. ef. 9-18-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 119-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-06 thru 12-31-06; Administrative correction 1-16-07; DFW 7-2007(Temp), f. 1-31-07, cert. ef. 2-1-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 13-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-07 thru 9-1-07; DFW 16-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-14-07 thru 9-9-07; DFW 25-2007(Temp), f. 4-17-07, cert. ef. 4-18-07 thru 7-26-07; DFW 45-2007(Temp), f. 6-15-07, cert. ef. 6-25-07 thru 7-31-07; DFW 50-2007(Temp), f. 6-29-07, cert. ef. 7-4-07 thru 7-31-07; DFW 61-2007(Temp), f. 7-30-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 10-31-07; DFW 108-2007(Temp), f. 10-12-07, cert. ef. 10-14-07 thru 12-31-07; Administrative correction 1-24-08; DFW 6-2008(Temp), f. 1-29-08, cert. ef. 1-31-08 thru 7-28-08; DFW 16-2008(Temp), f. 2-26-08, cert. ef. 3-2-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 30-2008(Temp), f. 3-27-08, cert. ef. 3-30-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 48-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 58-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-4-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 85-2008(Temp), f. 7-24-08, cert. ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 108-2008(Temp), f. 9-8-08, cert. ef. 9-9-08 thru 12-31-08; Administrative correction 1-23-09; DFW 12-2009(Temp), f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 2-15-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 24-2009(Temp), f. 3-10-09, cert. ef. 3-11-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 49-2009(Temp), f. 5-14-09, cert. ef 5-17-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 89-2009(Temp), f. 8-3-09, cert. ef. 8-4-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 107-2009(Temp), f. 9-2-09, cert. ef. 9-5-09 thru 10-31-09; Administrative correction 11-19-09; DFW 17-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-22-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 20-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-26-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 30-2010(Temp), f. 3-11-10, cert. ef. 3-14-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 35-2010(Temp), f. 3-23-10, cert. ef. 3-24-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 40-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-1-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 46-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-21-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 53-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-4-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 57-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-11-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 69-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-18-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 113-2010(Temp), f. 8-2-10, cert. ef. 8-4-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 129-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-10-10 thru 10-31-10; Administrative correction 11-23-10; DFW 12-2011(Temp), f. 2-10-11, cert. ef. 2-13-11 thru 7-29-11; DFW 23-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-11; DFW 32-2011(Temp), f. 4-20-11, cert. ef. 4-21-11 thru 7-29-11

635-042-0160

Blind Slough and Knappa Slough Select Area Salmon Season

(1) Salmon, white sturgeon, and shad may be taken for commercial purposes during open fishing periods described as the winter fishery and the spring fishery in paragraphs (1)(a)(A) and (1)(a)(B) of this rule in those waters of Blind Slough and Knappa Slough. The following restrictions apply:

(a) The open fishing periods are established in segments categorized as the winter fishery in Blind Slough only in paragraph (A), and the spring fishery in Blind Slough and Knappa Slough in paragraph (B). The seasons are open nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours), as follows:

(A) Blind Slough Only:

(i) Sunday and Thursday nights beginning Sunday, February 13 through Sunday, March 13, 2011 (9 nights); Wednesday night March 16, 2011 (1 night); and Sunday nights from March 20 through April 3, 2011 (3 nights).

(B) Blind and Knappa Sloughs:

(i) Monday and Thursday nights beginning Monday, April 18; then Thursday, April 28 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 (14 nights).

(b) The fishing areas for the winter and spring seasons are:

(A) Blind Slough are those waters adjoining the Columbia River which extend from markers at the mouth of Blind Slough upstream to markers at the mouth of Gnat Creek which is located approximately 1/2 mile upstream of the county road bridge.

(B) Knappa Slough are all waters bounded by a line from the northerly most marker at the mouth of Blind Slough westerly to a marker on Karlson Island downstream to a north-south line defined by a marker on the eastern end of Minaker Island to markers on Karlson Island and the Oregon shore.

(C) During the period from May 2 through June 10, 2011, the Knappa Slough fishing area extends downstream to the boundary lines defined by markers on the west end of Minaker Island to markers on Karlson Island and the Oregon shore.

(A) During the winter fishery, outlined above in (1)(a)(A), gill nets may not exceed 100 fathoms in length with no weight limit on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is less than 7-inches.

(B) During the spring fishery, outlined above in (1)(a)(B), gill nets may not exceed 100 fathoms in length with no weight limit on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches.

(C) Nets that are fished at any time between official sunset and official sunrise must have lighted buoys on both ends of the net unless the net is attached to the boat. If the net is attached to the boat, then one lighted buoy on the opposite end of the net from the boat is required.

(2) A maximum of two white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fishery is open. During the fishing periods identified in (1)(a)(A) and (1)(a)(B) the weekly aggregate sturgeon limit applies to combined possessions and sales for all open Select Area fisheries.

(3) Oregon licenses are required in the open waters upstream from the railroad bridge.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 46-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-96; FWC 48-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-97; DFW 15-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-98; DFW 67-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-98; DFW 86-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-28-98 thru 10-30-98; DFW 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-99; DFW 48-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-99 thru 7-2-99; DFW 55-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-99; DFW 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-00; DFW 42-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-00; DFW 65-2000(Temp) f. 9-22-00, cert. ef. 9-25-00 thru 12-31-00; DFW 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-01; DFW 84-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-29-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 86-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 89-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 106-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 14-2002(Temp), f. 2-13-02, cert. ef. 2-18-02 thru 8-17-02; DFW 96-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-26-02 thru 12-31-02; DFW 12-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03; DFW 34-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-24-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 36-2003(Temp), f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 75-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 89-2003(Temp), f. 9-8-03, cert. ef. 9-9-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 19-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-12-04 thru 3-31-04; DFW 22-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-04 thru 3-31-04; DFW 28-2004(Temp), f. 4-8-04 cert. ef. 4-12-04 thru 4-15-04; DFW 39-2004(Temp), f. 5-5-04, cert.ef. 5-6-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 44-2004(Temp), f. 5-17-04, cert. ef. 5-20-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 79-2004(Temp), f. 8-2-04, cert. ef. 8-3-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 95-2004(Temp), f. 9-17-04, cert. ef. 9-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 109-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 18-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-15-05 thru 3-21-05; Administrative correction 4-20-05; DFW 27-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05 thru 6-15-05; DFW 27-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05 thru 6-15-05; DFW 28-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-05 thru 6-16-05; DFW 37-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 40-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 85-2005(Temp), f. 8-1-05, cert. ef. 8-3-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 109-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-19-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 110-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-26-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 116-2005(Temp), f. 10-4-05, cert. ef. 10-5-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 120-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-11-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 124-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-05 thru 12-31-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 14-2006(Temp), f. 3-15-06, cert. ef. 3-16-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 16-2006(Temp), f. 3-23-06 & cert. ef. 3-26-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 18-2006(Temp), f. 3-29-06, cert. ef. 4-2-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 20-2006(Temp), f. 4-7-06, cert. ef. 4-9-06 thru 7-27-06; DFW 32-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 35-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 75-2006(Temp), f. 8-8-06, cert. ef. 9-5-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 92-2006(Temp), f. 9-1-06, cert. ef. 9-5-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 98-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-12-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 103-2006(Temp), f. 9-15-06, cert. ef. 9-18-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 119-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-06 thru 12-31-06; Administrative correction 1-16-07; DFW 7-2007(Temp), f. 1-31-07, cert. ef. 2-1-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 13-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-07 thru 9-1-07; DFW 25-2007(Temp), f. 4-17-07, cert. ef. 4-18-07 thru 7-26-07; DFW 61-2007(Temp), f. 7-30-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 10-31-07; DFW 108-2007(Temp), f. 10-12-07, cert. ef. 10-14-07 thru 12-31-07; Administrative correction 1-24-08; DFW 6-2008(Temp), f. 1-29-08, cert. ef. 1-31-08 thru 7-28-08; DFW 16-2008(Temp), f. 2-26-08, cert. ef. 3-2-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 48-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 58-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-4-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 85-2008(Temp), f. 7-24-08, cert . ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 103(Temp), f. 8-26-08, cert. ef. 9-2-08 thru 10-31-08; DFW 108-2008(Temp), f. 9-8-08, cert. ef. 9-9-08 thru 12-31-08; Administrative correction 1-23-09; DFW 12-2009(Temp), f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 2-15-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 49-2009(Temp), f. 5-14-09, cert. ef 5-17-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 89-2009(Temp), f. 8-3-09, cert. ef. 8-4-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 107-2009(Temp), f. 9-2-09, cert. ef. 9-5-09 thru 10-31-09; Administrative correction 11-19-09; DFW 15-2010(Temp), f. 2-19-10, cert. ef. 2-21-10 thru 6-11-10; DFW 46-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-21-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 53-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-4-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 57-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-11-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 69-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-18-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 113-2010(Temp), f. 8-2-10, cert. ef. 8-4-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 129-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-10-10 thru 10-31-10; Administrative correction 11-23-10; DFW 12-2011(Temp), f. 2-10-11, cert. ef. 2-13-11 thru 7-29-11; DFW 23-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-11; DFW 32-2011(Temp), f. 4-20-11, cert. ef. 4-21-11 thru 7-29-11

635-042-0170

Tongue Point Basin and South Channel

(1) Tongue Point includes all waters bounded by a line extended from the upstream (southern most) pier (#1) at the Tongue Point Job Corps facility through navigation marker #6 to Mott Island (new spring lower deadline), a line from a marker at the southeast end of Mott Island northeasterly to a marker on the northwest tip of Lois Island, and a line from a marker on the southwest end of Lois Island due westerly to a marker on the Oregon shore.

(2) South Channel area includes all waters bounded by a line from a marker on John Day Point through the green USCG buoy “7” thence to a marker on the southwest end of Lois Island upstream to an upper boundary line from a marker on Settler Point northwesterly to the flashing red USCG marker “10” thence northwesterly to a marker on Burnside Island defining the terminus of South Channel.

(3) Salmon, shad and white sturgeon may be taken for commercial purposes in those waters of Tongue Point and South Channel as described in section (1) and section (2) of this rule. Open fishing periods are:

(a) Spring Season: Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours) beginning Thursday, April 28 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 (13 nights).

(4) Gear restrictions are as follows:

(a) In waters described in section (1) as Tongue Point basin, gill nets may not exceed 250 fathoms in length and weight limit on the lead line is not to exceed two pounds on any one fathom. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches. While fishing during the seasons described in this rule, gillnets with lead line in excess of two pounds per fathom may be stored on boats.

(b) In waters described in section (2) as South Channel, nets are restricted to 100 fathoms in length with no weight restrictions on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches. While fishing during the seasons described in this rule, gillnets up to 250 fathoms in length may be stored on boats.

(c) Nets that are fished at any time between official sunset and official sunrise must have lighted buoys on both ends of the net unless the net is attached to the boat. If the net is attached to the boat, then one lighted buoy on the opposite end of the net from the boat is required.

(5) A maximum of two white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fishery is open. During the fishing periods identified in section (3)(a) above, the weekly white sturgeon limit applies to combined possessions and sales for all open Select Area fisheries.

(6) During April 25 through May 20, transportation or possession of fish outside the fishing area is unlawful except while in transit to the ODFW sampling station and until ODFW staff has biologically sampled individual catches. A sampling station will be established near the Tongue Poing fishing area. Fishers will be able to confirm the location of the sampling station by calling (503) 428-0518. After sampling, fishers will be issued a transportation permit by agency staff. Beginning May 23, fishers are required to call (503) 428-0518 and leave a message including: name, catch, and where and when the fish will be sold.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 46-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-96; FWC 48-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-97; FWC 61-1997(Temp), f. 9-23-97, cert. ef. 9-24-97; DFW 15-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-98; DFW 41-1998(Temp), f. 5-28-98, cert. ef. 5-29-98; DFW 42-1998(Temp), f. 5-29-98, cert. ef. 5-31-98 thru 6-6-98; DFW 45-1998(Temp), f. 6-5-98, cert. ef. 6-6-98 thru 6-10-98; DFW 67-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-98; DFW 86-1998, f. & cert. ef. 10-28-98 thru 10-30-98; DFW 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-99; DFW 55-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-99; DFW 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-00; DFW 42-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-00; DFW 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-01; DFW 84-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-29-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 89-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 106-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 15-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-20-02 thru 8-18-02; DFW 96-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-26-02 thru 12-31-02; DFW 12-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03; DFW 34-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-24-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 36-2003(Temp), f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 75-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 89-2003(Temp), f. 9-8-03, cert. ef. 9-9-03 thru 12-31-03; Administrative correction 7-30-04; DFW 79-2004(Temp), f. 8-2-04, cert. ef. 8-3-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 95-2004(Temp), f. 9-17-04, cert. ef. 9-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 109-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 85-2005(Temp), f. 8-1-05, cert. ef. 8-3-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 109-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-19-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 110-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-26-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 116-2005(Temp), f. 10-4-05, cert. ef. 10-5-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 120-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-11-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 124-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-05 thru 12-31-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; DFW 76-2006(Temp), f. 8-8-06, cert. ef. 9-5-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 103-2006(Temp), f. 9-15-06, cert. ef. 9-18-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 119-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-06 thru 12-31-06; Administrative correction 1-16-07; DFW 61-2007(Temp), f. 7-30-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 10-31-07; DFW 108-2007(Temp), f. 10-12-07, cert. ef. 10-14-07 thru 12-31-07; Administrative Correction 1-24-08; DFW 44-2008(Temp), f. 4-25-08, cert. ef. 4-28-08 thru 10-24-08; DFW 48-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 58-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-4-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 85-2008(Temp), f. 7-24-08, cert. ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 108-2008(Temp), f. 9-8-08, cert. ef. 9-9-08 thru 12-31-08; Administrative correction 1-23-09; DFW 12-2009(Temp), f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 2-15-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 89-2009(Temp), f. 8-3-09, cert. ef. 8-4-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 107-2009(Temp), f. 9-2-09, cert. ef. 9-5-09 thru 10-31-09; Administrative correction 11-19-09; DFW 29-2010(Temp), f. 3-9-10, cert. ef. 4-19-10 thru 6-12-10; DFW 46-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-21-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 53-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-4-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 57-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-11-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 69-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-18-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 113-2010(Temp), f. 8-2-10, cert. ef. 8-4-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 129-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-10-10 thru 10-31-10; Administrative correction 11-23-10; DFW 12-2011(Temp), f. 2-10-11, cert. ef. 2-13-11 thru 7-29-11; DFW 23-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-11; DFW 32-2011(Temp), f. 4-20-11, cert. ef. 4-21-11 thru 7-29-11

635-042-0180

Deep River Select Area Salmon Season

(1) Salmon, shad, and white sturgeon may be taken for commercial purposes from the US Coast Guard navigation marker #16 upstream to the Highway 4 Bridge.

(2) The fishing seasons are open:

(a) Winter season: Sunday and Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours) beginning February 13 through March 20, 2011; Sunday, March 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours); and Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours) for 13 nights in all.

(A) From Sunday, March 27 through Monday, April 4, 2011 the authorized fishing area is reduced to extend from the Oneida Road boat ramp (approximately one-half mile up Deep River from navigation marker 16) upstream to the Highway 4 Bridge.

(b) Spring season: Sunday and Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (12 hours) beginning April 17 through April 20, 2011; and April 27 through June 8, 2011 (15 nights).

(3) Gear restrictions are as follows:

(a) Gill nets may not exceed 100 fathoms in length and there is no weight limit on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. Nets may not be tied off to stationary structures and may not fully cross navigation channel.

(b) It is unlawful to operate in any river, stream or channel any gill net longer than three-fourths the width of the stream. It is unlawful in any area to use, operate, or carry aboard a commercial fishing vessel a licensed net or combination of such nets, whether fished singly or separately, in excess of the maximum lawful size or length prescribed for a single net in that area. Nets (or parts of nets) not specifically authorized for use in these areas may be onboard a vessel if properly stored. A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by a tarp (canvas or plastic) and bound with a minimum of ten revolutions of rope with a diameter of 3/8 (0.375) inches or greater.

(d) During the winter season, outlined above in (2)(a), it is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is less than 7-inches;

(e) During the spring season, outlined above in (2)(b) it is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches.

(4) A maximum of two white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fishery is open. During the fishing periods identified in (2)(a) and (2)(b) above, the weekly white sturgeon limit applies to combined possessions and sales for all open Select Area fisheries.

(5) Transportation or possession of fish outside the fishing area (except to the sampling station) is unlawful until WDFW staff has biologically sampled individual catches. After sampling, fishers will be issued a transportation prmit by WDFW staff. During the winter season, described in subsection (2)(a) above, fishers are required to call (360) 795-0319 for the location and time of sampling. During the spring season, described in subsection (2)(b) above, a sampling station will be established downstream of the Highway 4 Bridge at Stephen’s dock.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 46-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-96; FWC 48-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-97; DFW 55-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-99; DFW 42-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-00; DFW 84-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-29-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 89-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 106-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 12-31-01; DFW 96-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-26-02 thru 12-31-02; DFW 19-2003(Temp), f. 3-12-03, cert. ef. 4-17-03 thru 6-13-03; DFW 34-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-24-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 36-2003(Temp), f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03 thru 10-1-03; DFW 75-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 89-2003(Temp), f. 9-8-03, cert. ef. 9-9-03 thru 12-31-03; DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 39-2004(Temp), f. 5-5-04, cert.ef. 5-6-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 44-2004(Temp), f. 5-17-04, cert. ef. 5-20-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 79-2004(Temp), f. 8-2-04, cert. ef. 8-3-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 95-2004(Temp), f. 9-17-04, cert. ef. 9-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 109-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-04 thru 12-31-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 27-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05 thru 6-15-05; DFW 28-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-05 thru 6-16-05; DFW 37-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 40-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 85-2005(Temp), f. 8-1-05, cert. ef. 8-3-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 109-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-19-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 110-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-26-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 116-2005(Temp), f. 10-4-05, cert. ef. 10-5-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 120-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-11-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 124-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-05 thru 12-31-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 32-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 35-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 77-2006(Temp), f. 8-8-06, cert. ef. 9-4-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 103-2006(Temp), f. 9-15-06, cert. ef. 9-18-06 thru 12-31-06; DFW 119-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-18-06; Administrative correction 1-16-07; DFW 7-2007(Temp), f. 1-31-07, cert. ef. 2-1-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 13-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-07 thru 9-1-07; DFW 25-2007(Temp), f. 4-17-07, cert. ef. 4-18-07 thru 7-26-07; DFW 28-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-26-07 thru 7-26-07; DFW 61-2007(Temp), f. 7-30-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 10-31-07; DFW 108-2007(Temp), f. 10-12-07, cert. ef. 10-14-07 thru 12-31-07; Administrative Correction 1-24-08; DFW 6-2008(Temp), f. 1-29-08, cert. ef. 1-31-08 thru 7-28-08; DFW 16-2008(Temp), f. 2-26-08, cert. ef. 3-2-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 48-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-08 thru 8-28-08; DFW 58-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-4-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 85-2008(Temp), f. 7-24-08, cert. ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 108-2008(Temp), f. 9-8-08, cert. ef. 9-9-08 thru 12-31-08; Administrative correction 1-23-09; DFW 12-2009(Temp), f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 2-15-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 23-2009(Temp), f. 3-5-09, cert. ef. 3-6-09 thru 4-30-09; DFW 35-2009(Temp), f. 4-7-09, cert. ef. 4-8-09 thru 4-30-09; DFW 49-2009(Temp), f. 5-14-09, cert. ef 5-17-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 89-2009(Temp), f. 8-3-09, cert. ef. 8-4-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 107-2009(Temp), f. 9-2-09, cert. ef. 9-5-09 thru 10-31-09; DFW 112-2009(Temp), f. 9-11-09, cert. ef. 9-13-09 thru 10-30-09; DFW 121-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-30-09 thru 10-31-09; Administrative correction 11-19-09; DFW 16-2010(Temp), f. 2-19-10, cert. ef. 2-22-10 thru 6-10-10; DFW 40-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-1-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 46-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-21-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 53-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-4-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 57-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-11-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 69-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-18-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 113-2010(Temp), f. 8-2-10, cert. ef. 8-4-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 129-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-10-10 thru 10-31-10; Administrative correction 11-23-10; DFW 12-2011(Temp), f. 2-10-11, cert. ef. 2-13-11 thru 7-29-11; DFW 23-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-11; DFW 32-2011(Temp), f. 4-20-11, cert. ef. 4-21-11 thru 7-29-11

Rule Caption: 2011 Columbia River Recreational Spring Chinook Season Above Bonneville Dam.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 33-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 4-21-2011

Certified to be Effective: 4-21-11 thru 6-15-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-023-0125

Rules Suspended: 635-023-0125(T)

Subject: This amended rule extends the ongoing sport fishery in the Columbia River upstream of the Bonneville Dam by seven (7) days through May 1, 2011. This action affects the area from the Tower Island power lines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam) upstream to the Oregon/Washington border; plus the Oregon and Washington banks between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines. Revisions are consistent with action taken April 20, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington in cooperation with the Columbia River Treaty Tribes.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-023-0125

Spring Sport Fishery

(1) The 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations provide requirements for the Columbia River Zone and the Snake River Zone. However, additional regulations may be adopted in this rule division from time to time, and, to the extent of any inconsistency, they supersede the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(2) The Columbia River is open from January 1 through February 28 from the mouth at Buoy 10 upstream to the I 5 Bridge with the following restrictions:

(a) Adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead may be retained.

(b) All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(c) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon or two adult adipose fin-clipped steelhead may be retained per day. Catch limits for jacks remain in effect as per the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(3) The Columbia River is open April 8 through April 19, 2011 from Buoy 10 upstream to Rooster Rock (boat and bank angling); plus bank angling only from Rooster Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam. Legal boundary for Rooster Rock is defined as “A true North/South line projected from Rooster Rock on the Oregon shore to the Washington shoreline.”

(a) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped salmonids per day, of which only one may be a Chinook.

(b) From the upper and lower ends of Sand Island and corresponding markers on the Oregon shoreline (slough at Rooster Rock State Park) angling for all species is closed from January 1 through April 30, 2011.

(c) Effective March 1 through June 15, 2011, the daily bag limit in Oregon’s Select Areas may not include more than one adipose fin-clipped Chinook when the recreational fishery in the mainstem Columbia River below Bonneville Dam is open to retention of Chinook.

(4) The Columbia River is open March 16 through May 1, 2011 from the Tower Island power lines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam) upstream to the Oregon/Washington border; plus the Oregon and Washington banks between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines.

(a) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped Chinook or steelhead per day; or one of each.

(5) Only adipose fin-clipped fish may be retained. All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(6) Effective March 1 through May 15, 2011, the mainstem Columbia River will be open for retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead and shad ONLY during days and seasons open for retention of adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook.

(7) For the mainstem Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery upstream of the Rocky Point-Tongue Point line to the Oregon/Washington border from February 15 through June 15 it is unlawful when fishing from vessels which are less than 30 feet in length, substantiated by Coast Guard documentation or Marine Board registration, to totally remove from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162 & 506.129

Hist.: DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 17-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 29-2004(Temp), f. 4-15-04, cert. ef. 4-22-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 30-2004(Temp), f. 4-21-04, cert. ef. 4-22-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 36-2004(Temp), f. 4-29-04, cert. ef. 5-1-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 39-2004(Temp), f. 5-5-04, cert.ef. 5-6-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 44-2004(Temp), f. 5-17-04, cert. ef. 5-20-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 51-2004(Temp), f. 6-9-04, cert. ef. 6-16-04 thru 7-31-04; Administrative correction 8-19-04; DFW 117-2004, f. 12-13-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 27-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-05 thru 6-15-05; DFW 35-2005(Temp), f. 5-4-05, cert. ef. 5-5-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 38-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 44-2005(Temp), f. 5-17-05, cert. ef. 5-22-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 51-2005(Temp), f. 6-3-05, cert. ef. 6-4-05 thru 7-31-05; Administrative correction 11-18-05; DFW 136-2005, f. 12-7-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 21-2006(Temp), f. 4-13-06, cert. ef. 4-14-06 thru 5-15-06; DFW 27-2006(Temp), f. 5-12-06, cert. ef. 5-13-06 thru 6-15-06; DFW 29-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-16-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 79-2006, f. 8-11-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DFW 7-2007(Temp), f. 1-31-07, cert. ef. 2-1-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 28-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-26-07 thru 7-26-07; DFW 33-2007(Temp), f. 5-15-07, cert. ef. 5-16-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 37-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-31-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 39-2007(Temp), f. 6-5-07, cert. ef. 6-6-07 thru 7-31-07; DFW 136-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 13-2008(Temp), f. 2-21-08, cert. ef. 2-25-08 thru 8-22-08; DFW 17-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-27-08 thru 8-22-08; DFW 35-2008(Temp), f. 4-17-08, cert. ef. 4-21-08 thru 8-22-08; DFW 49-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-13-08 thru 6-15-08; Administrative correction 7-22-08; DFW 156-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DFW 10-2009(Temp), f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 3-1-09 thru 6-15-09; DFW 18-2009, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-09; DFW 48-2009(Temp), f. 5-14-09, cert. ef. 5-15-09 thru 6-16-09; DFW 68-2009(Temp), f. 6-11-09, cert. ef. 6-12-09 thru 6-16-09; Administrative correction 7-21-09; DFW 144-2009, f. 12-8-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DFW 19-2010(Temp), f. 2-26-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 thru 8-27-10; DFW 23-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-2-10 thru 8-27-10; DFW 45-2010(Temp), f. 4-21-10, cert. ef. 4-24-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 49-2010(Temp), f. 4-27-10, cert. ef. 4-29-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 55-2010(Temp), f. 5-7-10, cert. ef. 5-8-10 thru 7-31-10; Suspended by DFW 88-2010(Temp), f. 6-25-10, cert. ef. 6-26-10 thru 7-31-10; Administrative correction 8-18-10; DFW 171-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DFW 13-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-14-11 thru 6-15-11; DFW 28-2011(Temp), f. 4-7-11, cert. ef. 4-8-11 thru 6-15-11; DFW 30-2011(Temp), f. 4-15-11, cert. ef. 4-16-11 thru 6-15-11; DFW 33-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-21-11 thru 6-15-11

Rule Caption: Salmon Seasons for Commercial and Sport Fisheries In the Pacific Ocean.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 34-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 4-27-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-1-11

Notice Publication Date: 3-1-2011

Rules Amended: 635-003-0003, 635-013-0003

Subject: The amended rules incorporate, by reference, the annual ocean commercial (OAR 635-003-0003) troll salmon and annual ocean sport (OAR 635-013-0003) salmon specifications and management measures as adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council at its annual Ocean Salmon Management Measures and Impacts meeting, as finalized in April 2011. Housekeeping and technical corrections to the regulations were made to ensure rule consistency.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-003-0003

Purpose and Scope

(1) The purpose of division 3 is to provide for management of commercial salmon fisheries off the Oregon Coast over which the state has jurisdiction.

(2) Division 3 incorporates into Oregon Administrative Rules, by reference, the annual ocean troll salmon specifications and management measures as adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council in its annual Ocean Salmon Management Measures and Impacts, as finalized in April 2011, and in addition to the extent they are consistent with these rules, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 50, Part 660, Subpart H (61FR34572, July 2, 1996, as amended to incorporate the standards in the Pacific Fishery Management Council referenced document). Therefore, persons must consult the Pacific Fishery Management Council referenced document and Federal Regulations in addition to division 3 to determine all applicable troll salmon fishing requirements. A copy of the Pacific Fishery Management Council referenced document and the Federal Regulations may be obtained by contacting the Pacific Fishery Management Council at www.pcouncil.org or at 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

(3) To the extent not preempted by Federal law, these regulations apply within the State of Oregon’s Fisheries Conservation Zone (out to fifty miles from shore).

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129

Hist.: FWC 29-1989, f. 4-28-89, cert. ef. 5-1-89; FWC 25-1994, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-94; FWC 20-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-29-96; DFW 34-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-98; DFW 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-99; DFW 38-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-3-00; DFW 28-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-01; DFW 37-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-02; DFW 35-2003, f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03; DFW 32-2004, f. 4-22-04, cert. ef. 5-1-04; DFW 25-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-05; DFW 26-2006(Temp), f. 4-20-06, cert. ef. 5-1-06 thru 10-27-06; Administrative correction, 11-16-06; DFW 24-2007, f. 4-16-07, cert. ef. 5-1-07; DFW 36-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 5-1-08; DFW 52-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-18-09; DFW 72-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-10; DFW 34-2011, f. 4-27-11, cert. ef. 5-1-11

635-013-0003

Purpose and Scope

(1) The purpose of division 13 is to provide for management of sport salmon fisheries off the Oregon Coast over which the State has jurisdiction.

(2) This rule incorporates by reference, the annual ocean sport salmon specifications and management measures as adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council in its annual Ocean Salmon Management Measures and Impacts, as finalized in April 2011, and in addition to the extent they are consistent with these rules, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 50, Part 660, Subparts A and H.

(3) This rule also incorporates by reference the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(4) A copy of the Pacific Fishery Management Council referenced document and the Federal Regulations may be obtained by contacting the Pacific Fishery Management Council at www.pcouncil.org or at 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

(5) To the extent not preempted by Federal law, these regulations apply within the State of Oregon’s Fisheries Conservation Zone (out to fifty miles from shore).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162 & 506.129

Hist.: FWC 44-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 8-23-84; FWC 29-1989, f. 4-28-89, cert. ef. 5-1-89; FWC 52-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-28-89; FWC 37-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-90; FWC 31-1992, f. 4-29-92, cert. ef. 5-1-92; FWC 25-1994, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-94; FWC 34-1995, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-95; FWC 77-1995, f. 9-13-95, cert. ef. 1-1-95; FWC 20-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-29-96; FWC 72-1996, f. 12-21-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; FWC 75-1997, f. 12-31-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; DFW 34-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-98; DFW 100-1998, f. 12-23-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; DFW 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-99; DFW 38-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-3-00; DFW 1-2001, f. 1-25-01, cert. ef. 2-1-01; DFW 28-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-01; DFW 130-2002, f. 11-21-02, cert. ef. 1-1-03; DFW 35-2003, f. 4-30-03, cert. ef. 5-1-03; DFW 125-2003, f. 12-11-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; DFW 32-2004, f. 4-22-04, cert. ef. 5-1-04; DFW 117-2004, f. 12-13-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; DFW 25-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-05; DFW 136-2005, f. 12-7-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; DFW 26-2006(Temp), f. 4-20-06, cert. ef. 5-1-06 thru 10-27-06; Administrative correction, 11-16-06; DFW 24-2007, f. 4-16-07, cert. ef. 5-1-07; DFW 136-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 36-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 5-1-08; DFW 156-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DFW 52-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-18-09; DFW 144-2009, f. 12-8-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DFW 72-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-10; DFW 171-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DFW 34-2011, f. 4-27-11, cert. ef. 5-1-11

Rule Caption: Youngs Bay Select Area Commercial Chinook Fisheries Modified.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 35-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 4-28-2011

Certified to be Effective: 4-28-11 thru 7-29-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0145

Rules Suspended: 635-042-0145(T)

Subject: Amended rule to reduce the amount of fishing time for two previously authorized commercial fishing periods scheduled to occur on April 28 and May 1, 2011 in the Youngs Bay select area fishery. Modifications changed the start times from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and reduced the duration of the fisheries from 18 to 5 hours. Revisions are consistent with action taken April 27, 2011 by the State of Oregon.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0145

Youngs Bay Salmon Season

(1) Salmon, white sturgeon, and shad may be taken for commercial purposes in those waters of Youngs Bay.

(A) Winter Season:

(i) Entire Youngs Bay: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday days from February 13 through March 10 (12 days) starting at 12:00 noon through 6:00 a.m. the following morning (18 hours).

(ii) Upstream of old Youngs Bay Bridge: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 (6 hours) and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011 (6 hours).

(B) Spring Season: Entire Youngs Bay: 6:00 p.m. to midnight Monday, April 18, 2011 (6 hours); 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28 (5 hours); 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011 (5 hours); 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 to noon Wednesday, May 4, 2011 (18 hours); 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5 to noon Friday, May 6, 2011 (18 hours); and Mondays at noon through Fridays at noon (4 days), beginning Monday, May 9 through Friday, June 10, 2011 (20 days total).

(C) Summer Season: Entire Youngs Bay: 6:00 a.m. Wednesdays to 6:00 a.m. Fridays (48 hours) beginning Wednesday, June 15 through Friday, July 29, 2011 (14 fishing days).

(b) The fishing areas for the winter, spring and summer fisheries are:

(B) On March 14 and 16, 2011, the fishing area extends from the old Youngs Bay Bridge upstream to the upper boundary markers at the confluence of the Youngs and Klaskanine rivers.

(a) It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is less than 7-inches during the winter season. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches during the spring and summer seasons. Nets that are fished at any time between official sunset and official sunrise must have lighted buoys on both ends of the net unless the net is attached to the boat. If the net is attached to the boat, then one lighted buoy on the opposite end of the net from the boat is required.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 & 507.030

Rule Caption: Rules Regarding the Authority to Take or Harass Wildlife.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 36-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-4-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-4-11

Notice Publication Date: 2-1-2011

Rules Amended: 635-043-0051

Subject: This rule clarifies sworn law enforcement officers’ authority to take or harass wildlife for law enforcement activities.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-043-0051

Authority to Take or Harass Wildlife

(1) In accordance with ORS 496.012, 496.162, 497.298, 498.002, and 498.006, Department staff or their agents, and sworn law enforcement officers, may take or harass wildlife in the times, places and manners necessary for:

(a) Scientific purposes pursuant to Department programs;

(b) Protection against a threat to human safety;

(d) Wildlife management purposes pursuant to Department programs;

(e) Education and display purposes;

(f) Rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife; and

(g) Law enforcement activities.

(2) Harassment means acts that frighten or chase but do not kill wildlife.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496

Hist.: DFW 47-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-01; DFW 12-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-02; DFW 75-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-2-10 thru 11-28-10; DFW 98-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-9-10 thru 1-3-11; Administrative correction 1-25-11; DFW 36-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

Rule Caption: Rules Regarding the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 37-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-4-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-4-11

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2010

Rules Adopted: 635-140-0015

Rules Amended: 635-140-0000, 635-140-0005, 635-140-0010

Rules Repealed: 635-140-0025

Subject: Amended rules regarding the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon. Amendments include, a refinement of population estimates, implementation accomplishments, and proposed core area approach to habitat mitigation.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-140-0000

Purpose

These administrative rules establish the state policy for the protection and enhancement of Greater Sage-Grouse in Oregon. The Commission anticipates that these policies will be implemented by Department staff as described in the “Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon” plan, most of which is not, however, incorporated into this rule. (Copies of the plan are available through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.) OAR 635-140-0005 and 635-140-0010 incorporate into rule those portions of the plan which set population and habitat management objectives. OAR 635-140-0015 incorporates those portions of the plan which govern the Department’s core area strategy and recommendations concerning conservation and mitigation.

Stats. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Stats Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Hist.: DFW 94-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-05; DFW 37-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

635-140-0005

Population Management

In accordance with the Wildlife Policy (ORS 496.012), the primary goal is to restore, maintain and enhance populations of greater sage-grouse such that multiple uses of populations and their habitats can continue. Regional and state population objectives shall be identified based on the best information available.

(1) Policy: Manage greater sage-grouse statewide to maintain or enhance their abundance and distribution at the 2003 spring breeding population level, approximately 30,000 birds over the next 50 years.

(2) Objectives: Consistent with the population management policy, achieve the following regional population objectives:

(a) Baker Resource Area BLM: maintain or enhance greater sage-grouse abundance and distribution at the 2003 spring breeding population level, approximately 2,000 birds.

(b) Vale District BLM excluding Baker Resource Area BLM): maintain or enhance greater sage-grouse abundance and distribution at the 2003 spring breeding population level, approximately 11,000 birds.

(c) Burns District BLM: maintain or enhance greater sage-grouse abundance and distribution at the 2003 spring breeding population level, approximately 4,300 birds.

(d) Lakeview District BLM: maintain or enhance greater sage-grouse abundance and distribution at the 2003 spring breeding population level, approximately 9,400 birds.

(e) Prineville District BLM: restore greater sage-grouse abundance and distribution near the 1980 spring breeding population level, approximately 3,000 birds.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Hist.: DFW 94-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-05; DFW 37-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

635-140-0010

Habitat Objectives

(1) The habitat goals are to:

(a) Maintain or enhance the distribution of sagebrush habitats within greater sage-grouse range in Oregon; and

(b) Manage those habitats in a variety of structural stages to benefit greater sage-grouse.

(2) Policy: Manage a minimum of 70% of greater sage-grouse range for sagebrush habitat in advanced structural stages, sagebrush class 3, 4 or 5, with an emphasis on classes 4 and 5. The remaining approximately 30% includes areas of juniper encroachment, non-sagebrush shrubland, and grassland and should be managed to increase available habitat within greater sage-grouse range.

(3) Objective: To maintain and enhance existing sagebrush habitats and enhance potential habitats that have been disturbed such that there is no net loss of sagebrush habitat in the following regions:

(a) Baker Resource Area BLM: 82% sagebrush and 18% disturbed habitats.

(b) Vale District BLM (excluding Baker Resource Area): 70% sagebrush and 30% disturbed habitats.

(d) Lakeview District BLM: 72% sagebrush and 28% disturbed habitats.

(e) Prineville District BLM: 47% sagebrush and 53% disturbed habitats.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Hist.: DFW 94-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-05; DFW 37-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

635-140-0015

Core Area Approach to Conservation

Technical terms used in this section are defined in the Glossary of the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon adopted by the Commission on April 22, 2011 (copies of the plan are available through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife).

(1) The goal of establishing core areas is to address greater sage-grouse management from a conservation biology perspective that identifies the most productive populations and habitats that meets all life history needs.

(a) Policy 1. The Department shall develop and maintain maps that identify core area habitats necessary to conserve 90% of Oregon’s greater sage-grouse population with emphasis on highest density and important use areas which provide for breeding, wintering and connectivity corridors. Objective 1. Consistent with Policy 1, the Department shall use the following criteria to define core area habitat. All sagebrush types or other habitats that support greater sage-grouse that are encompassed by areas:

(A) Of very high, high and moderate lek density strata;

(B) Where low lek density strata overlap local connectivity corridors; or

(C) Where winter habitat-use polygons overlap with either low lek density strata, connectivity corridors, or occupied habitat.

(b) Policy 2. The Department shall develop and maintain maps that identify low density habitat which provide breeding, summer, and migratory habitats of the Oregon statewide greater sage-grouse population. Objective 2. Consistent with Policy 2, the Department shall use the following criteria to define low density habitat. All sagebrush types or other habitats that support greater sage-grouse that are encompassed by areas where:

(A) Low lek density overlapped with seasonal connectivity corridors;

(B) Local corridors occurred outside of all lek density strata;

(D) Seasonal connectivity corridors occur outside of all lek density strata.

(A) Local Sage-Grouse Implementation Teams to evaluate the maps and refine exterior boundaries by use of aerial imagery and local knowledge of sage-grouse and sage-grouse habitat; and

(B) Best available science to further understanding of greater sage-grouse life history and conservation needs.

(2) Application of Sage Grouse Core Area and Low Density Habitat Categorizations and Conservation Recommendations.

(a) Policy 1. The Department shall follow the Fish and Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Policy (OAR 635-415-000) when defining habitat categories and providing recommendations to address potential site-level impacts to greater sage-grouse and their habitats.

(b) Policy 2. The Department recommends the following conservation guidelines, incorporated here by reference are the “Action,” “Issue” and “Conservation Guidelines” text from Section V of the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon adopted by the Commission on April 22, 2011 (copies available from the Department):

(A) Wildfire;

(B) Prescribed fire;

(D) Juniper expansion;

(E) Invasive vegetation;

(F) Vegetation treatment;

(G) Realty;

(H) Energy development;

(I) Climate change;

(J) Recreation;

(K) Predation;

(L) West Nile virus; and

(M) Regulatory.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162

Hist.: DFW 37-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

Rule Caption: Deadline for Rules Review of Certain Wildlife Management Plans.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 38-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-4-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-4-11

Notice Publication Date: 2-1-2011

Rules Amended: 635-160-0000

Rules Repealed: 635-120-0020, 635-135-0020, 635-160-0030, 635-170-0015, 635-180-0015, 635-190-0030, 635-195-0010

Subject: Repealed rules requiring a deadline for review of certain wildlife management plans.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-160-0000

Elk Management Plan Content and Purpose

The document entitled “Oregon Elk Management Plan” dated February 2003 is incorporated by reference into these rules. Copies of the plan are available through the Department. The plan provides program direction, identifies objectives, and outlines strategies to fulfill management, research, and habitat needs. Together with the rules establishing elk seasons, this plan establishes the framework and the implementation of the Department’s elk program. Notwithstanding the first paragraph on page 1 of the introduction of the Plan (which calls for review of the Elk Management Plan), the Commission will review the Plan when the Commission deems it necessary.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & 496.164

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & 496.164

Hist.: FWC 62-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-30-92; FWC 13-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-95; DFW 13-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03; DFW 95-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-05; DFW 38-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-11

Rule Caption: Additional Columbia River Recreational Spring Chinook Season Above Bonneville Dam.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 39-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-5-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-7-11 thru 6-15-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-023-0125

Rules Suspended: 635-023-0125(T)

Subject: This amended rule provides recreational fishers with four (4) additional days of fishing, from May 7 through May 10, 2011, for adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon or adipose fin-clipped steelhead in the Columbia River upstream of the Bonneville Dam. This action affects the area from the Tower Island power lines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam) upstream to the Oregon/ Washington border; plus the Oregon and Washington banks between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines. Revisions are consistent with action taken May 4, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-023-0125

Spring Sport Fishery

(2) The Columbia River is open from January 1 through February 28 from the mouth at Buoy 10 upstream to the I-5 Bridge with the following restrictions:

(a) Adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead may be retained.

(b) All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(a) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped salmonids per day, of which only one may be a Chinook.

(4) The Columbia River is open March 16 through May 1 and May 7 through May 10, 2011, from the Tower Island power lines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam) upstream to the Oregon/Washington border; plus the Oregon and Washington banks between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines.

(a) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped Chinook or steelhead per day; or one of each.

(5) Only adipose fin-clipped fish may be retained. All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(7) For the mainstem Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery upstream of the Rocky Point-Tongue Point line to the Oregon/Washington border from February 15 through June 15 it is unlawful when fishing from vessels which are less than 30 feet in length, substantiated by Coast Guard documentation or Marine Board registration, to totally remove from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162 & 506.129

Rule Caption: Subsistence Fishing by Nez Perce Tribe Permitted In Columbia River Below Bonneville Dam.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 40-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-5-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-041-0005, 635-041-0015, 635-041-0020, 635-041-0025, 635-041-0045

Subject: These amended rules permit certain treaty Indian subsistence fisheries in the mainstem of the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. The modifications are consistent with Memoranda of Understanding between the Nez Perce tribe and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, signed May 3, 2011.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-041-0005

Applicability of Regulations

(1) The right to fish in accordance with OAR 635-041-0005 through 635-041-0085 is restricted to those individuals possessing Indian treaty fishing rights pursuant to the Yakima Treaty (12 Stat. 951), the Warm Springs Treaty (12 Stat. 963), the Umatilla Treaty (12 Stat. 945), or the Nez Perce Treaty (12 Stat. 957).

(2) The fishing activities authorized by the aforementioned treaties for the Columbia River and its tributaries above Bonneville Dam or as authorized by agreement of parties pursuant to court order in United States v. Oregon, in the United States District Court for Oregon, Civil No. 68-513KI (US v. Oregon), are hereinafter referred to as the Treaty Indian Fishery.

(3) Nothing in these regulations shall prevent any individual having Indian treaty fishing rights from participating equally with other citizens in any other commercial fishery in Oregon so long as such individual complies with the commercial fishing laws and rules of the Commission applicable to such fishery.

(4) The taking of fish from the Columbia River or its tributaries above Bonneville Dam for commercial purposes is prohibited except by the persons, during the times, with the fishing gear, and in the areas specified in OAR 635-041-0005 through 635-041-0085.

(5) It is unlawful for any individual to take fish pursuant to the authority of any of the aforementioned treaties and OAR 635-041-0005 through 635-041-0085 who does not have in his or her possession an Indian tribal identification card which identifies him or her as a duly enrolled member of the Yakima, Warm Springs, Umatilla, or Nez Perce Tribe.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 89, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79; FWC 13-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 3-30-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0005; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; DFW 142-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-08; DFW 43-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-10 thru 10-11-10; Administrative correction 10-26-10; DFW 40-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

635-041-0015

Subsistence Fishing Authorized

(1) Subject to the closed area restrictions specified in OAR 635-041-0020, and to the gear restrictions specified in OAR 635-041-0025, subsistence fishing is permitted the year round in the main Columbia River and its Oregon tributaries above Bonneville Dam.

(2) Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Nez Perce Tribe, as documented by an official tribal enrollment card in possession, may take Chinook, coho, sockeye, steelhead, walleye, carp, yellow perch, catfish, bass, and shad for subsistence purposes with the following conditions:

(a) The area open to subsistence fishing is limited to the banks of the Columbia River bounded by a deadline marker on the Oregon bank approximately four miles downstream from Bonneville Dam Powerhouse No. 1 in a straight line through the western tip of Pierce island, to a deadline marker on the Washington bank at Beacon Rock upstream to a point 600 feet downstream of Bonneville Dam, and excluding the following areas:

(A) Between markers located 150 feet upstream and 450 feet downstream from the mouth of Tanner Creek out to the center of the Columbia River during August 16 to October 15;

(B) Inside the south navigation lock at Bonneville Dam from a marker on the western-most point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore;

(C) From Bradford Island below Bonneville Dam from the south shore between the dam and a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker at west end of riprap and from north shore between fishway entrance and a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker 850 feet downstream; and

(D) From Robins Island below Bonneville Dam downstream to a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker on a mooring cell.

(b) In the area described in section (a) above, subsistence fishing is allowed daily except closed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays when non-tribal salmon or steelhead fishing is allowed in this area.

(c) Allowable gear is limited to dipnet, bagnet, spear, gaff, club, fouling hook, and hook-and-line or other gear as specifically described in the US v. Oregon 2008–2017 Management Agreement, or the Memorandum of Understanding among the parties entered pursuant to the US v. Oregon Management Agreement.

(d) The sale of salmon and steelhead harvested in the area described in section (a) above is only allowed when commercial sale of platform and hook-and-line caught fish is allowed in Zone 6.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 89, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0015; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 31-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 5-21-82; FWC 17-1983 (Temp), f. & ef. 5-10-83; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84, FWC 21-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 5-2-84; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 74-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 9-4-87; FWC 27-1994(Temp), f. 5-12-94, cert. ef. 5-15-94; FWC 33-1995(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-28-95; FWC 47-1995(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-5-95; DFW 43-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-10 thru 10-11-10; Administrative correction 10-26-10; DFW 40-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

635-041-0020

Areas Closed to Subsistence Fishing

Unless specifically authorized under OAR 635-041-0015, it is unlawful to engage in subsistence fishing at any time in:

(1) Those waters of the main stem Columbia River near Bonneville Dam westerly and downstream of a line from Light “4” on the Oregon shore, located approximately 200 yards upstream of the mouth of Eagle Creek, thence northerly to Light “5” located on Boat Rock in midriver, thence perpendicular to the thread of the river to a marker on the Washington shore.

(2) Those waters of the main stem Columbia River near The Dalles Dam easterly and upstream from a line at marker on Covington Point on the Oregon shore, thence in a westerly direction to a marker on the Washington shore beneath the Interstate Bridge to a point 200 feet above The Dalles Dam. Subsistence fishing for salmon and steelhead is allowed within this closed area except within 600 feet of fishway entrances, within 600 feet of the mouth of Fifteenmile Creek, and above The Dalles Dam.

(3) Those waters of the main stem Columbia River within a radius of one-quarter mile of the mouths of the Hood River, Deschutes River, Wind River, Little White Salmon River, Spring Creek, and Klickitat River.

(4) Those waters of the main stem Columbia River near John Day Dam from a line at marker on the Oregon shore located 600 feet below the fishway entrance, thence westerly to Light “2” located on the navigation lock wing wall, thence to a marker on the Washington shore easterly and upstream to 200 feet above John Day Dam.

(5) Those waters of the mainstem Columbia River near McNary Dam easterly and upstream from a line at marker on the Oregon shore located 600 feet below the fishway entrance, thence westerly to the end of the navigation lock wing wall, thence to a marker on the Washington shore.

(6) All fishways in Oregon tributary streams of the Columbia River within 100 feet above and below such fishways. This closure does not apply to the taking of lamprey eel so long as such taking does not interfere with the migration of salmon or steelhead through such fishways.

(7) Those waters of Eagle Creek from its mouth to 100 feet above the Department intake Dam.

(8) Those waters of Herman Creek from its mouth to 100 feet above the Department holding ponds.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 89, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 133, f. & ef. 8-4-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0020; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 1-1991, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 12-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 3-31-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 4-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 1-28-86; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-88; FWC 54-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-89; FWC 90-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-89; DFW 43-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-10 thru 10-11-10; Administrative correction 10-26-10; DFW 40-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

635-041-0025

Subsistence Fishing Gear

(1) It is lawful at all times to take fish for subsistence purposes by dip net or bag net of a mesh size not exceeding five inches attached to a hoop 26 feet or less in circumference, or by spear, gaff, club, or fouling-hook or other gear specifically allowed pursuant to agreement of the parties to United States v. Oregon. All such fishing gear must be tended at all times.

(2) It is lawful to use angling gear as defined by the Oregon Wildlife Laws and regulations of the Department.

(3) It is unlawful to use gill nets, set nets, hoop nets, setlines, or dip nets or bag nets of a mesh size exceeding five inches, or any other type of fishing gear not otherwise specifically authorized in section (1) of this rule, except during the times and in the areas where such gear is authorized for commercial fishing.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this rule a treaty subsistence fishing season with gillnets for salmon may occur provided rules for ceremonial fishing and notice requirement (OAR 635-041-0040) are followed.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 89, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 133, f. & ef. 8-4-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0025; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-88; FWC 54-1989 (Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-89; FWC 90-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-89; DFW 43-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-10 thru 10-11-10; Administrative correction 10-26-10; DFW 40-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

635-041-0045

Closed Commercial Fishing Areas

Unless otherwise specified in this rule and OAR 635-041-0063, the following waters are closed to commercial fishing:

(1) All Oregon tributaries of the Columbia River.

(2) The Columbia River westerly and downstream of the Bridge of the Gods except:

(A) Allowable sales include Chinook, steelhead, sockeye, coho, walleye, shad, yellow perch, bass and carp. Sturgeon caught in the tribal fisheries below Bonneville Dam may not be retained or sold. Fish may not be sold on USACE property below Bonneville Dam, but may be caught and transported off USACE property for sale.

(B) Gear is restricted to subsistence fishing gear which includes hoopnets, dipnets, spears, gaffs, clubs, fouling hooks and rod and reel with hook-and-line.

(C) Salmon, steelhead, walleye, shad, carp, bass and yellow perch landed during an open treaty commercial fishing period may be sold at any time.

(b) Platform and hook-and-line fisheries from the Bridge of the Gods downstream to the subsistence fishing deadline as described in OAR 635-041-0020(1) are open to commercial sales whenever sales are authorized for platform and hook-and-line fisheries in the remainder of Bonneville Pool.

(3) The Columbia River easterly and upstream of a line extending at a right angle across the thread of the river from a deadline marker one mile downstream of McNary Dam.

(4) The Columbia River between a line extending at a right angle across the thread of the river from a deadline marker at the west end of 3-Mile Rapids located approximately 1.8 miles below The Dalles Dam, upstream to a line from a deadline marker on the Oregon shore located approximately 3/4 mile above The Dalles Dam east fishway exit, thence at a right angle to the thread of the river to a point in midriver, thence downstream to Light “1” on the Washington shore; except that dip nets, bag nets, and hoop nets are permitted during commercial salmon and shad fishing seasons at the Lone Pine Indian fishing site located immediately above The Dalles Interstate Bridge.

(5) The Columbia River between a line extending at a right angle across the thread of the river from a deadline marker at Preachers Eddy light below the John Day Dam and a line approximately 4.3 miles upstream extending from a marker on the Oregon shore approximately one-half mile above the upper easterly bank of the mouth of the John Day River, Oregon, extending at a right angle across the thread of the river to a point in midriver, thence turning downstream to a marker located on the Washington shore approximately opposite the mouth of the John Day River.

(6) The Columbia River within areas at and adjacent to the mouths of the Deschutes River and the Umatilla River. The closed areas are along the Oregon side of the Columbia River and extend out to the midstream from a point one-half mile above the intersection of the upper bank of the tributary with the Columbia River to a point one mile downstream from the intersection of the lower bank of the tributary with the Columbia River. All such points are posted with deadline markers.

(7) The Columbia River within an area and adjacent to the mouth of the Big White Salmon River. The closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends out to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between a marker located 1/2 mile downstream from the west bank upstream to Light “35”.

(8) The Columbia River within an area at and adjacent to the mouth of Drano Lake (Little White Salmon River). The closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends out to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between Light “27” upstream to a marker located approximately 1/2 mile upriver of the outlet of Drano Lake.

(9) The Columbia River within an area and adjacent to the mouth of the Wind River. The closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between markers located 1 1/4 miles downstream from the west bank and 1/2 mile upstream from the east bank.

(10) The Columbia River within areas at and adjacent to the mouth of Hood River. The closed area is along the Oregon side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between markers located approximately 0.85 miles downriver from the west bank at end of the breakwall at the west end of the Port of Hood River and 1/2 mile upriver from the east bank.

(11) The Columbia River within a radius of 150 feet of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway, except that during the period of August 25–September 20 inclusive the closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between a marker located 1-1/2 miles downriver of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway up to the downstream marker of the Big White Salmon sanctuary located approximately 1/2 mile upriver of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway.

(12) Herman Creek upstream from a line between deadline markers near the mouth. One marker is located on the east bank piling and the other is located on the west bank to the north of the boat ramp.

(13) The Columbia River within an area and adjacent to the mouth of the Klickitat River. The closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between the downstream margin of Lyle Landing downstream to a marker located near the railroad tunnel approximately 1-1/8 miles downstream from the west bank.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 89, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 133, f. & ef. 8-4-77; FWC 149(Temp), f. & ef. 9-21-77 thru 1-18-78; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0045; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 44-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 8-22-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 49-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 9-26-83; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 55-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 9-6-85; FWC 4-1986 (Temp), f. & ef. 1-28-86; FWC 25-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 6-25-86; FWC 42-1986, f. & ef. 8-15-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-88; FWC 54-1989 (Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-89; FWC 90-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-89; FWC 80-1990(Temp), f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-8-90; DFW 142-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-08; DFW 23-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-11; DFW 40-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11 thru 10-31-11

Rule Caption: Camas-Washougal Reef Commercial Shad Season Opens May 10, 2011.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 41-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-5-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-10-11 thru 6-20-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0110, 635-042-0115

Subject: These amended rules open a commercial shad season in the Columbia River in the area of Camas-Washougal Reef. The fishery is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight, Mondays through Fridays (except on the observed Memorial Day holiday) beginning May 10 through June 20, 2011. All salmon, steelhead, walleye, and sturgeon taken in shad nets must be immediately returned unharmed to the water. Further modifications allow harvest using experimental gear when purchasing an Experimental Fishing Gear Permit as described in OAR 635-006-0020. Revisions are consistent with action taken on May 4, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0110

Gary Island to Bonneville Dam (Area 2S) Shad Season

(1) Shad may be taken for commercial purposes from the area of the Columbia River described in section (2) from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday (except on the observed Memorial Day holiday), from May 10 through June 20.

(2) The area of the Columbia River open to fishing is from a downstream boundary of a true north/south line through the flashing red 4 second Light “50” near the Oregon bank to an upstream boundary of a straight line from a deadline marker on the Oregon bank, through the western tip of Pierce Island, to a deadline marker on the Washington bank at Beacon Rock, both such deadline markers located approximately four miles downstream from Bonneville Dam.

(3) It is unlawful to use a gillnet having a mesh size less than 5 3/8 inches or more than 6 1/4 inches with a breaking strength greater than a 10-pound pull, or to use a gillnet other than a single wall floater net, or to use a gillnet having slackers, or to use a gillnet of more than 150 fathoms in length or 40 meshes in depth. Rip lines are authorized spaced not closer than 20 corks apart.

(4) All salmon, steelhead, walleye and sturgeon taken in shad nets must be immediately returned unharmed to the water.

(5) Shad may also be taken and sold for commercial purposes with experimental fishing gears.

(a) A permit issued by the Department as described in OAR 635-006-0020 is required to use experimental gear types for shad.

(b) Conditions under which shad may be taken and sold for commercial purposes will be specified in the permit.

(c) Any salmon, steelhead or non-target species taken as incidental catch in operation of such gear shall immediately, with care and the least possible injury, be released and transferred to the water without violence.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 85, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 116(Temp), f. & ef. 6-1-77 thru 6-3-77; FWC 124(Temp), f. & ef. 6-17-77 thru 10-14-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 27-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 5-26-78 thru 9-22-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0275; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 25-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 6-13-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 18-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 6-10-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 36-1982 (Temp), f. & ef. 6-11-82; FWC 2-1983, f. 1-21-83, ef. 2-1-83; FWC 21-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 6-10-83; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 2-1985, f. & ef. 1-30-85; FWC 19-1985, f. & ef. 5-1-85; FWC 4-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 1-28-86; FWC 16-1986 (Temp), f. & ef. 5-23-86; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 23-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 5-20-87; FWC 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-88; FWC 5-1989, f. 2-6-89, cert. ef. 2-7-89; FWC 15-1990(Temp), f. 2-8-90, cert. ef. 2-9-90; FWC 20-1990, f. 3-6-90, cert. ef. 3-15-90; FWC 10-1991, f. 2-7-91, cert. ef. 2-8-91; FWC 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-92; FWC 34-1992(Temp), f. 5-19-92, cert. ef. 5-20-92; FWC 11-1993, f. 2-11-93, cert. ef. 2-16-93; FWC 9-1994, f. 2-14-94, cert. ef. 2-15-94; FWC 15-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-95; FWC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-96; FWC 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-30-97; DFW 15-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-98; DFW 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-99; DFW 48-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-99 thru 7-2-99; DFW 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-00; DFW 36-2000(Temp), f. 6-28-00, cert. ef. 6-28-00 thru 7-1-00; DFW 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-01; DFW 15-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-20-02 thru 8-18-02; DFW 12-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03; DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 39-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 45-2005(Temp), f. 5-17-05, cert. ef. 5-23-05 thru 10-16-05; DFW 63-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-29-05 thru 7-31-05; Administrative correction 11-18-05; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 32-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 35-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-06 thru 7-31-06; Administrative correction 8-22-06; DFW 7-2007(Temp), f. 1-31-07, cert. ef. 2-1-07 thru 7-30-07; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 18-2008(Temp), f. 2-27-08, cert. ef. 5-12-08 thru 11-7-08; DFW 68-2008(Temp), f. 6-20-08, cert. ef. 6-21-08 thru 8-31-08; Administrative correction 9-29-08; DFW 142-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-08; DFW 59-2009(Temp), f. 5-27-09, cert. ef. 6-1-09 thru 6-19-09; Administrative correction 7-21-09; DFW 34-2010, f. 3-16-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10; DFW 41-2011(Temp), f. 5-5-11, cert. ef. 5-10-11 thru 6-20-11

635-042-0115

Camas-Washougal Reef Shad Season

(1) Shad may be taken for commercial purposes from the area of the Columbia River described in section (2) daily from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight, Monday through Friday (except on the observed Memorial Day holiday) from May 10 through June 20, 2011.

(2) The area of the Columbia River open to fishing is from a line commencing at the white 6 second equal-interval light approximately 3/4 mile east of the Washougal Woolen Mill pipeline and projected westerly to the Washougal blinker light; thence continuing westerly to the 4 second blinker light on the east end of Lady Island; thence easterly and northerly along the shoreline of Lady Island to the State Highway 14 Bridge; thence easterly across State Highway 14 Bridge to the mainland.

(3) It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size less than 5 3/8 inches or more than 6-1/4 inches with a breaking strength greater than a 30 pound pull or to use a gill net other than a single wall floater net, or to use a gill net having slackers.

(4) All salmon, steelhead, walleye, and sturgeon taken in shad nets must be immediately returned unharmed to the water.

(5) Shad may also be taken and sold for commercial purposes with experimental fishing gears.

(a) A permit issued by the Department as described in OAR 635-006-0020 is required to use experimental gear types for shad.

(b) Conditions under which shad may be taken and sold for commercial purposes will be specified in the permit.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: FWC 85, f. & ef. 1-28-77; FWC 2-1978, f. & ef. 1-31-78; FWC 7-1978, f. & ef. 2-21-78; FWC 27-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 5-26-78 thru 9-22-78; FWC 2-1979, f. & ef. 1-25-79, Renumbered from 635-035-0280; FWC 6-1980, f. & ef. 1-28-80; FWC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81; FWC 6-1982, f. & ef. 1-28-82; FWC 2-1983, f. 1-21-83, ef. 2-1-83; FWC 4-1984, f. & ef. 1-31-84; FWC 2-1985, f. & ef. 1-30-85; FWC 4-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 1-28-86; FWC 16-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 5-23-86; FWC 79-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-22-86; FWC 2-1987, f. & ef. 1-23-87; FWC 23-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 5-20-87; FWC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-88; FWC 5-1989, f. 2-6-89, cert. ef. 2-7-89; FWC 41-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-26-89; FWC 15-1990(Temp), f. 2-8-90, cert. ef. 2-9-90; FWC 20-1990, f. 3-6-90, cert. ef. 3-15-90; FWC 10-1991, f. 2-7-91, cert. ef. 2-8-91; FWC 8-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-92; FWC 11-1993, f. 2-11-93, cert. ef. 2-16-93; FWC 9-1994, f. 2-14-94, cert. ef. 2-15-94; FWC 36-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-20-94; FWC 39-1994(Temp), f. 6-24-94, cert. ef. 6-27-94; FWC 15-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-95; FWC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-96; FWC 24-1996, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-96; FWC 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-30-97; DFW 15-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-3-98; DFW 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-99; DFW 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-00; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 41-2011(Temp), f. 5-5-11, cert. ef. 5-10-11 thru 6-20-11

Rule Caption: Hood River Open All Year for Adipose Fin-clipped Coho Salmon and Steelhead.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 42-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-10-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-10-11 thru 10-31-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-018-0090

Rules Suspended: 635-018-0090(T)

Subject: Amended rule allows sport harvest of adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook in the Hood River through June 30; and harvest of adipose fin-clipped coho salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead in the Hood River through October 31, 2011. Catch limit is two adult adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon per day, and five adipose fin-clipped jack Chinook salmon per day. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to consider these modifications to permanent rule at its August 5, 2011 hearing.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-018-0090

Inclusions and Modifications

(1) The 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations provide requirements for the Central Zone. However, additional regulations may be adopted in this rule division from time to time and to the extent of any inconsistency, they supersede the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(2) The Hood River is open from the mouth to mainstem confluence with the East Fork and the West Fork from the confluence with the mainstem upstream to the angling deadline 200 feet downstream of Punchbowl Falls to retention of:

(a) Adipose fin-clipped coho salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead from January 1 though December 31. The catch limit is two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon or steelhead per day and five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day, with the exception that one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead may be retained per day for a total aggregate of 3 adult fish harvested daily; and

(b) Adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon from April 15 through June 30, 2011. The catch limit is two adult adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon per day and five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day.

(c) All salmon and steelhead that have not been adipose fin-clipped must be released unharmed. All other catch limits and restrictions remain unchanged from those listed for Hood River in the 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

(3) The Deschutes River from the mouth at the I-84 Bridge upstream to Sherars Falls is open to angling for trout, steelhead, and adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon from April 15 through July 31, 2011.

(a) The catch limit is one adult adipose fin-clipped salmon and five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day. All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon must be released unharmed.

(b) It is unlawful to continue angling from Sherars Falls downstream to the upper railroad trestle after taking a daily bag limit of one adult Chinook salmon.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138 & 496.146

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162

Hist.: FWC 82-1993, f. 12-22-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; FWC 20-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-11-94; FWC 24-1994(Temp), f. 4-29-94, cert. ef. 4-30-94; FWC 34-1994(Temp), f. 6-14-94, cert. ef. 6-16-94; FWC 54-1994, f. 8-25-94, cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 65-1994(Temp), f. 9-15-94, cert. ef. 9-17-94; FWC 67-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-26-94; FWC 70-1994, f. 10-4-95, cert. ef. 11-1-94; FWC 18-1995, f. 3-2-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95; FWC 60-1995(Temp), f. 7-24-95, cert. ef. 8-1-95; FWC 77-1995, f. 9-13-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96; FWC 11-1996(Temp), f. 3-8-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96; FWC 32-1996(Temp), f. 6-7-96, cert. ef. 6-16-96, FWC 38-1996(Temp), f. 6-14-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; FWC 72-1996, f. 12-31-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; FWC 20-1997, f. & cert. ef. 3-24-97; FWC 21-1997, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-97; FWC 27-1997(Temp) f. 5-2-97, cert. ef. 5-9-97; FWC 75-1997, f. 12-31-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; DFW 25-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 8-31-98; DFW 56-1998(Temp), f. 7-24-98, cert. ef. 8-1-98 thru 10-31-98; DFW 70-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98; DFW 100-1998, f. 12-23-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; DFW 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-99; DFW 78-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-99; DFW 96-1999, f. 12-27-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00; DFW 12-2000(Temp), f. 3-20-00, cert. ef. 4-15-00 thru 7-31-00; DFW 27-2000(Temp), f. 5-15-00, cert. ef. 8-1-00 thru 10-31-00; DFW 28-2000, f. 5-23-00, cert. ef. 5-24-00 thru 7-31-00; DFW 83-2000(Temp), f. 12-28-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 thru 1-31-01; DFW 1-2001, f. 1-25-01, cert. ef. 2-1-01; DFW 13-2001(Temp), f. 3-12-01, cert. ef. 4-7-01 thru 7-31-01; DFW 40-2001(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 5-24-01 thru 11-20-01; DFW 44-2001(Temp), f. 5-25-01, cert. ef. 6-1-01 thru 7-31-01; DFW 123-2001, f. 12-31-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; DFW 5-2002(Temp) f. 1-11-02 cert. ef. 1-12-02 thru 7-11-02; DFW 23-2002(Temp), f. 3-21-02, cert. ef. 4-6-02 thru 7-31-02; DFW 25-2002(Temp), f. 3-22-02, cert. ef. 4-6-02 thru 7-31-02; DFW 26-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-02; DFW 62-2002, f. 6-14-02, cert. ef. 7-11-02; DFW 74-2002(Temp), f. 7-18-02, cert. ef. 8-1-02 thru 10-31-02; DFW 91-2002(Temp) f. 8-19-02, cert. ef 8-20-02 thru 11-1-02 (Suspended by DFW 101-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-3-02 thru 11-1-02); DFW 97-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-29-02 thru 10-31-02; DFW 130-2002, f. 11-21-02, cert. ef. 1-1-03; DFW 26-2003(Temp), f. 3-28-03, cert. ef. 4-15-03 thru 7-31-03; DFW 66-2003(Temp), f. 7-17-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03 thru 10-31-03; DFW 125-2003, f. 12-11-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; DFW 23-2004(Temp), f. 3-22-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 77-2004(Temp), f. 7-28-04, cert. ef. 8-1-04 thru 10-31-04, Administrative correction 11-22-04; DFW 117-2004, f. 12-13-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; DFW 19-2005(Temp), f. 3-16-05, cert. ef. 4-15-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 41-2005(Temp), f. 5-13-05, cert. ef. 5-15-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 83-2005(Temp), f. 7-29-05, cert. ef. 8-1-05 thru 10-31-05; DFW 84-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 136-2005, f. 12-7-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; DFW 59-2006(Temp), f. 7-10-06, cert. ef. 8-1-06 thru 10-31-06; DFW 79-2006, f. 8-11-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DFW 18-2007(Temp), f. 3-22-07, cert. ef. 4-15-07 thru 7-31-07; DFW 55-2007(Temp), f. 7-6-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 10-31-07; Administrative correction 11-17-07; DFW 136-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 26-2008(Temp), f. 3-17-08, cert. ef. 4-15-08 thru 7-31-08; DFW 27-2008(Temp), f. 3-24-08, cert. ef. 5-1-08 thru 10-27-08; Administrative correction 11-18-08; DFW 156-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DFW 16-2009(Temp), f. 2-25-09, cert. ef. 4-15-09 thru 6-30-09; DFW 61-2009(Temp), f. 6-1-09, cert. ef. 8-1-09 thru 10-31-09; DFW 104-2009(Temp), f. 8-28-09, cert. ef. 9-1-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 144-2009, f. 12-8-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DFW 7-2010(Temp), f. 1-25-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 27-2010(Temp), f. 3-8-10, cert. ef. 4-15-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 66-2010(Temp), f. 5-18-10, cert. ef. 5-22-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 86-2010(Temp), f. 6-23-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10 thru 10-31-10; DFW 106-2010(Temp), f. 7-26-10, cert. ef. 8-1-10 thru 12-31-10; DFW 164-2010(Temp), f. 12-28-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 thru 6-29-11; DFW 171-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DFW 16-2011(Temp), f. 2-16-11, cert. ef. 4-15-11 thru 7-31-11; DFW 17-2011(Temp), f. 2-17-11, cert. ef. 4-15-11 thru 7-31-11; DFW 42-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-11 thru 10-31-11

Rule Caption: Columbia River Treaty Indian Spring Commercial Salmon Seasons Implemented.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 43-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-10-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-10-11 thru 10-31-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-041-0045, 635-041-0076

Rules Suspended: 635-041-0045(T)

Subject: This amended rule allows the sales of fish caught in the Treaty Indian spring Chinook salmon commercial platform hook-and-line fisheries in the Columbia River mainstem and tributaries above Bonneville Dam beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 until further notice. The amended rule also closes sales of Treaty fisheries downstream of Bonneville Dam effective May 15 through June 16, 2011. Revisions are consistent with action taken May 10, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington in cooperation with the Columbia River Treaty Tribes.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-041-0045

Closed Commercial Fishing Areas

Unless otherwise specified in this rule and OAR 635-041-0063, the following waters are closed to commercial fishing:

(1) All Oregon tributaries of the Columbia River.

(2) The Columbia River westerly and downstream of the Bridge of the Gods except:

(a) Fisheries conducted by the Yakama, Warm Springs, Umatilla and Nez Perce tribes downstream of Bonneville Dam (bank fishing only) under provisions of the agreements with the states of Oregon and Washington are open until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 when they will close and will remain closed through midnight June 15, 2011. The fisheries reopen June 16, 2011 further notice.

(A) Allowable sales include Chinook, steelhead, sockeye, coho, walleye, shad, catfish, yellow perch, bass and carp. Sturgeon caught in the tribal fisheries below Bonneville Dam may not be retained or sold. Fish may not be sold on USACE property below Bonneville Dam, but may be caught and transported off USACE property for sale.

(B) Gear is restricted to subsistence fishing gear which includes hoopnets, dipnets, spears, gaffs, clubs, fouling hooks and rod and reel with hook-and-line.

(C) Salmon, steelhead, walleye, shad, carp, bass and yellow perch landed during an open treaty commercial fishing period may be sold at any time.

(3) The Columbia River easterly and upstream of a line extending at a right angle across the thread of the river from a deadline marker one mile downstream of McNary Dam.

(9) The Columbia River within an area and adjacent to the mouth of the Wind River. The closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between markers located 1-1/4 miles downstream from the west bank and 1/2 mile upstream from the east bank.

(11) The Columbia River within a radius of 150 feet of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway, except that during the period of August 25–September 20 inclusive the closed area is along the Washington side of the Columbia River and extends to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between a marker located 1 1/2 miles downriver of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway up to the downstream marker of the Big White Salmon sanctuary located approximately 1/2 mile upriver of the Spring Creek Hatchery fishway.

(12) Herman Creek upstream from a line between deadline markers near the mouth. One marker is located on the east bank piling and the other is located on the west bank to the north of the boat ramp.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325, 506.109 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.129 & 507.030

635-041-0076

Spring Salmon Season

(1) Commercial sales of platform and hook-and-line caught fish from Zone 6 of the mainstem Columbia River are allowed beginning 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 until further notice.

(a) Chinook, steelhead, sockeye, coho, walleye, shad, carp, bass, catfish and yellow perch landed during an open commercial fishing period may be sold at any time or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon may not be sold or retained. However, white sturgeon between 43 and 54 inches in fork length taken from The Dalles and John Day pools and white sturgeon between 38 and 54 inches in fork length taken from the Bonneville Pool may be kept for subsistence use.

(b) Gear is restricted to subsistence fishing gear: hoopnets, dipnets and rod and reel with hook-and-line are allowed.

(c) Closed areas in Zone 6, except the Spring Creek sanctuary, are as set forth in OAR 635-041-0045 and remain in effect.

(2) Sales of fish caught in Yakama Nation tributary fisheries in the Klickitat River; Wind River; Drano Lake; and Big White Salmon River are allowed during those days and hours when the tributaries are open under lawfully enacted tribal fishing periods and concurrent with periods when sales from Zone 6 platform and hook-and-line fisheries are allowed.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.118 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109, 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 39-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-8-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 46-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-20-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 49-2006(Temp), f. 6-26-06, cert. ef. 6-27-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 56-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-3-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 58-2006(Temp), f. 7-6-06, cert. ef. 7-10-06 thru 7-31-06; Administrative correction 8-22-06; DFW 46-2007(Temp), f. 6-15-07, cert. ef. 6-16-07 thru 9-13-07; DFW 49-2007(Temp), f. 6-22-07, cert. ef. 6-26-07 thru 9-13-07; DFW 53-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-6-07 thru 7-31-07; Administrative correction 9-16-07; DFW 45-2008(Temp), f. 5-2-08, cert. ef. 5-5-08 thru 7-31-08; DFW 47-2008(Temp), f. 5-9-08, cert. ef. 5-11-08 thru 7-31-08; DFW 62-2008(Temp), f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 6-16-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 68-2008(Temp), f. 6-20-08, cert. ef. 6-21-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 71-2008(Temp), f. 6-27-08, cert. ef. 6-28-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 80-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-10-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 87-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-25-08 thru 8-31-08; DFW 94-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-14-08 thru 9-30-08; Administrative correction 10-21-08; DFW 50-2009(Temp), f. 5-14-09, cert. ef. 5-16-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 56-2009(Temp), f. 5-26-09, cert. ef. 5-27-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 71-2009(Temp), f. 6-15-09, cert. ef. 6-16-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 76-2009(Temp), f. 6-26-09, cert. ef. 6-30-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 82-2009(Temp), f. 7-6-09, cert. ef. 7-8-09 thru 7-31-09; DFW 84-2009(Temp), f. 7-13-09, cert. ef. 7-15-09 thru 7-31-09; Administrative correction 8-21-09; DFW 48-2010(Temp), f. 4-26-10, cert. ef. 4-27-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 51-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-29-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 56-2010(Temp), f. 5-10-10, cert. ef. 5-11-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 68-2010(Temp), f. 5-18-10, cert. ef. 5-19-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 71-2010(Temp), f. 5-19-10, cert. ef. 5-21-10 thru 6-16-10; DFW 74-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-2-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 80-2010(Temp), f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 6-16-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 87-2010(Temp), f. 6-25-10, cert. ef. 6-29-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 97-2010(Temp), f. 7-8-10, cert. ef. 7-13-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 101-2010(Temp), f. 7-19-10, cert. ef. 7-20-10 thru 7-31-10; DFW 105-2010(Temp), f. 7-23-10, cert. ef. 7-26-10 thru 7-31-10; Administrative correction 8-18-10; DFW 43-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-10-11 thru 10-31-11

Rule Caption: 2011 Select Area Seasons for Tongue Point/South Channel and Blind/Knappa Sloughs Modified.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 44-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-11-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-11-11 thru 6-10-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0160, 635-042-0170

Rules Suspended: 635-042-0160(T), 635-042-0170(T)

Subject: Amended rules rescind Columbia River Select Area commercial fishing periods previously scheduled to begin Thursday, May 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning. Modifications rescheduled these fishing periods for the same time beginning May 11, 2011. Modifications are consistent with the action taken May 11, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0160

Blind Slough and Knappa Slough Select Area Salmon Season

(A) Blind Slough Only: Sunday and Thursday nights beginning Sunday, February 13 through Sunday, March 13, 2011 (9 nights); Wednesday night March 16, 2011 (1 night); and Sunday nights from March 20 through April 3, 2011 (3 nights).

(B) Blind and Knappa Sloughs: Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (12 hours) beginning Monday, April 18 through April 20; Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (12 hours) beginning Thursday, April 28 through Monday, May 9, 2011; Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (12 hours); and Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (12 hours) beginning Monday, May 16 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 (14 nights).

(b) The fishing areas for the winter and spring seasons are:

(A) During the winter fishery, outlined above in (1)(a)(A), gill nets may not exceed 100 fathoms in length with no weight limit on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is less than 7-inches.

(B) During the spring fishery, outlined above in (1)(a)(B), gill nets may not exceed 100 fathoms in length with no weight limit on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches.

(3) Oregon licenses are required in the open waters upstream from the railroad bridge.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146, 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 and 507.030

635-042-0170

Tongue Point Basin and South Channel

(3)(a) Salmon, shad and white sturgeon may be taken for commercial purposes in those waters of Tongue Point and South Channel as described in section (1) and section (2) of this rule. Open fishing periods are:

(b) Spring Season: Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours) beginning Thursday, April 28 through Monday, May 9, 2011; Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next morning; Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning (12 hours) beginning Monday, May 16 through Thursday, June 9, 2011 (13 nights).

(4) Gear restrictions are as follows:

(a) In waters described in section (1) as Tongue Point basin, gill nets may not exceed 250 fathoms in length and weight limit on the lead line is not to exceed two pounds on any one fathom. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches. While fishing during the seasons described in this rule, gillnets with lead line in excess of two pounds per fathom may be stored on boats.

(b) In waters described in section (2) as South Channel, nets are restricted to 100 fathoms in length with no weight restrictions on the lead line. The attachment of additional weight and anchors directly to the lead line is permitted. It is unlawful to use a gill net having a mesh size that is more than 9.75-inches. While fishing during the seasons described in this rule, gillnets up to 250 fathoms in length may be stored on boats.

(6) During April 25 through May 10, transportation or possession of fish outside the fishing area is unlawful except while in transit to the ODFW sampling station and until ODFW staff has biologically sampled individual catches. A sampling station will be established near the Tongue Poing fishing area. Fishers will be able to confirm the location of the sampling station by calling (503) 428-0518. After sampling, fishers will be issued a transportation permit by agency staff. Beginning May 11, fishers are required to call (503) 428-0518 and leave a message including: name, catch, and where and when the fish will be sold.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 & 507.030

Rule Caption: Commercial Drift Net Fishing Period for Spring Chinook In the Columbia River Mainstem.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 45-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-12-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-12-11 thru 6-30-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0022

Subject: Amended rule allows a 14-hour non-Indian commercial spring Chinook fishing period in the mainstem Columbia River beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12 though 5:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011. Fishing is authorized in Zones 1 through 4, from the river mouth upstream to Kelly Point. Modifications are consistent with joint state action taken May 11, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0022

Spring Chinook Gillnet and Tangle Net Fisheries

(1) Adipose fin-clipped Chinook and sockeye salmon, white sturgeon and shad may be taken by drift net for commercial purposes from the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to Kelley Point (Zones 1 3 and part of Zone 4 on Thursday, May 12 from 3:00 p.m. to Friday, May 13, 2011 at 5:00 a.m. (14 hours).

(a) Individual fishing periods will not exceed sixteen hours in length during small mesh fisheries.

(b) A maximum of five white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fisheries are open. The weekly white sturgeon sales limit applies to the mainstem fishery only.

(2) An adipose fin clip salmon is defined as a hatchery salmon with a clipped adipose fin and having a healed scar at the location of the fin. The adipose fin is the small fatty fin on salmonids located between the dorsal fin and tail.

(3) During the spring Chinook gillnet fishery:

(a) It is unlawful to use a gillnet having a mesh size less than 8 inches or more than 9-3/4 inches.

(b) Mesh size for the fishery is determined as described in OAR 635-042-0010(4).

(4) During the spring Chinook drift net fishery:

(a) It is unlawful to use other than a drift net with 8-inch minimum mesh size. Monofilament tangle nets are allowed. Nets not specifically authorized for use in this fishery may be onboard the vessel if properly stored. A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by a tarp (canvas or plastic) and bound with a minimum of ten revolutions of rope with a diameter of 3/8 (0.375) inches or greater. Other permanent gear regulations remain in effect.

(b) Mesh size is determined by placing three consecutive meshes under hand tension and the measurement is taken from the inside of one vertical knot to the outside of the opposite vertical knot of the center mesh. Hand tension means sufficient linear tension to draw opposing knots of meshes into contact.

(5) Nets shall not exceed 900 feet (150 fathoms) in length. A red cork must be placed on the corkline every 25 fathoms as measured from the first mesh of the net. Red corks at 25 fathom intervals must be in color contrast to the corks used in the remainder of the net.

(6) On tangle nets, an optional use of a steelhead excluder panel of mesh may be hung between the corkline and the 4-1/4 inch maximum mesh size tangle net. The excluder panel web must be a minimum mesh size of 12 inches when stretched taut under hand tension. Monofilament mesh is allowed for the excluder panel. The excluder panel (including any associated hangings) must be a minimum of 5 linear feet in depth and not exceed 10 linear feet in depth, as measured from the corkline to the upper margin of the tangle net mesh as the net hangs naturally from a taut corkline. Weedlines or droppers (bobber-type) may be used in place of the steelhead excluder panel. A weedline-type excluder means the net is suspended below the corkline by lines of no less than five feet in length between the corkline and the upper margin of the tangle net. A dropper-type excluder means the entire net is suspended below the surface of the water by lines of no less than five feet in length extending from individual surface floats to a submersed corkline. The corkline cannot be capable of floating the net in its entirety (including the leadline) independent of the attached floats. Weedlines or droppers must extend a minimum of 5 feet above the 4-1/4 inch maximum mesh size tangle net.

(a) Tangle nets constructed with a steelhead excluder panel, weedlines, or droppers, may extend to a maximum length of 1,050 feet (175 fathoms).

(b) Tangle nets constructed with a steelhead excluder panel, weedlines, or droppers, along with a red cork every 25 fathoms as required in section (5) above, must have two red corks at each end of the net.

(7) There are no restrictions on the hang ratio. The hang ratio is used to horizontally add slack to the net. The hang ratio is determined by the length of the web per length of the corkline.

(8) There are no restrictions on the use of slackers or stringers to slacken the net vertically.

(9) Nets shall be fished for no longer than 45 minutes per set. The time of fishing is measured from when the first mesh of the net is deployed into the water until the last mesh of the net is fully retrieved from the water.

(10) It is unlawful for a net in whole or in part to be anchored, tied, staked, fixed, or attached to the bottom, shore, or a beached boat; left unattended at any time it is fished; or attended by more than one boat while being fished.

(11) It is unlawful to fish more than one net from a licensed commercial fishing boat at any one time.

(12) Nets fished from sunset to sunrise shall have lighted buoys on both ends of the net unless the net is attached to the boat then one lighted buoy on the opposite end of the net from the boat is required.

(13) Non-legal sturgeon, nonadipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon, and steelhead must be released immediately with care and the least possible injury to the fish to the river without violence or into an operating recovery box.

(a) One operating recovery box with two chambers or two operating recovery boxes with one chamber each to aid survival of released fish must be on board each fishing vessel participating in the fishery. Recovery boxes shall be operating during any time that a net is being retrieved or picked.

(b) Non-adipose fin-clipped salmon and all steelhead that are bleeding, in lethargic condition, or appearing dead must be placed in the recovery box for rehabilitation purposes prior to release to the river.

(c) Each chamber of the recovery box must meet the following dimensions as measured from within the box; the inside length measurement must be at or within 39-1/2 to 48 inches, the inside width measurement must be at or within 8 to 10 inches, and the inside height measurement must be at or within 14 to 16 inches.

(d) Each chamber of the recovery box must include an operating water pumping system capable of delivering a minimum flow of 16 gallons per minute not to exceed 20 gallons per minute of fresh river water into each chamber. The fisher must demonstrate to the Department and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife employees, fish and wildlife enforcement officers, or other peace officers, upon request, that the pumping system is delivering the proper volume of fresh river water into each chamber.

(e) Each chamber of the recovery box must include a water inlet hole between 3/4 inch and 1 inch in diameter, centered horizontally across the door or wall of chamber and 1-3/4 inches from the floor of the chamber.

(f) Each chamber of the recovery box must include a water outlet that is at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter. The center of the outlet hole must be located a minimum of 12 inches above the floor of the box or chamber, on either the same or opposite end as the inlet.

(g) All fish placed in recovery boxes must be released to the river prior to landing or docking.

(14) At least one fisher on each boat engaged in the fishery must have attended a one-day workshop hosted by the Department or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to educate fishers on regulations and best methods for conduct of the fishery.

(15) Nothing in this section sets any precedent for any future spring Chinook fishery. The fact that an individual has attended a live capture training workshop does not entitle the individual to participate in any other fishery. If the Department authorizes a Live Capture fishery in the spring or at any other time, the Department may establish qualifications and requirements that are different from those already established. In particular, the Department may consider an individual’s compliance with these rules in determining that individual’s eligibility to participate in any future Live Capture fisheries.

(16) As authorized by OAR-635-006-0140 owners or operators of commercial fishing vessels must cooperate with Department fishery observers, or observers collecting data for the Department, when asked by the Department to carry and accommodate an observer on fishing trips for observation and sampling during an open fishery.

(17) Closed waters, as described in OAR 635-042-0005 for Grays River, Elokomin-B sanctuary, Abernathy Creek, Cowlitz River, Kalama-B sanctuary, and Lewis-B sanctuary are in effect during the open fishing periods identified.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 & 507.030

Hist.: DFW 11-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04; DFW 12-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-1-04, thru 7-31-04; DFW 13-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-3-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 16-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-8-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 18-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 20-2004(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 3-15-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 21-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 25-2004(Temp), f. 3-22-04, cert. ef. 3-23-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 26-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-04 thru 7-31-04; DFW 27-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-29-04 thru 7-31-04; Administrative correction 8-19-04; DFW 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05; DFW 9-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 11-2005(Temp), f. 3-2-05, cert. ef. 3-3-05 & 7-31-05; DFW 13-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-7-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 14-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-05 thru 7-31-05; DFW 18-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-15-05 thru 3-21-05; DFW 20-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-29-05 thru 3-30-05; DFW 21-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-31-05 thru 4-1-05; Administrative correction, 4-20-05; DFW 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; DFW 7-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 9-2006(Temp), f. 3-1-06, cert. ef. 3-2-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 10-2006(Temp), f. 3-6-06, cert. ef. 3-7-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 11-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-9-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 12-2006(Temp), f. 3-13-06, cert. ef. 3-14-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 29-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-16-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 30-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-18-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 32-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-23-06 thru 7-31-06; DFW 35-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-06 thru 7-31-06; Administrative correction 8-22-06; DFW 9-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-07; DFW 13-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-07 thru 9-1-07; DFW 17-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-20-07 thru 9-15-07; DFW 19-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-22-07 thru 9-17-07; DFW 44-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-14-07 thru 9-17-07; Administrative correction 9-18-07; DFW 31-2008(Temp), f. 3-31-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08 thru 9-27-08; DFW 33-2008(Temp), f. 4-7-08, cert. ef. 4-8-08 thru 9-27-08; DFW 34-2008(Temp), f. 4-14-08, cert. ef. 4-15-08 thru 9-27-08; Suspended by DFW 71-2008(Temp), f. 6-27-08, cert. ef. 6-28-08 thru 8-31-08; Administrative correction 10-21-08; DFW 142-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-08; DFW 30-2009(Temp), f. 3-23-09, cert. ef. 3-27-09 thru 4-30-09; DFW 34-2009(Temp), f. 4-6-09, cert. ef. 4-7-09 thru 4-30-09; DFW 36-2009(Temp), f. 4-13-09, cert. ef. 4-14-09 thru 4-30-09; Administrative correction 5-20-09; DFW 38-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-30-10 thru 4-30-10; DFW 41-2010(Temp), f. 4-6-10, cert. ef. 4-7-10 thru 4-30-10; Administrative correction 5-19-10; DFW 25-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-29-11 thru 4-1-11; DFW 27-2011(Temp), f. 4-5-11, cert. ef. 4-6-11 thru 4-10-11; Administrative correction, 4-25-11; DFW 45-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-11 thru 6-30-11

Rule Caption: Retention of Non-adipose Fin-clipped Chinook Salmon Prohibited for 81-Hours in Youngs Bay.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 46-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-12-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-12-11 thru 7-29-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-042-0145

Rules Suspended: 635-042-0145(T)

Subject: Amended rule prohibits the commercial harvest of non-adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook for an 81-hour period in the Youngs Bay Select Area fishery beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12 through midnight Sunday, May 15, 2011. Modifications are consistent with joint state action taken May 11, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-042-0145

Youngs Bay Salmon Season

(1) Salmon, white sturgeon, and shad may be taken for commercial purposes in those waters of Youngs Bay. From 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12 through midnight Sunday, May 15, 2011 retention of non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon is prohibited.

(A) Winter Season:

(i) Entire Youngs Bay: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday days from February 13 through March 10 (12 days) starting at 12:00 noon through 6:00 a.m. the following morning (18 hours).

(ii) Upstream of old Youngs Bay Bridge: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 (6 hours) and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011 (6 hours).

(C) Summer Season: Entire Youngs Bay: 6:00 a.m. Wednesdays to 6:00 a.m. Fridays (48 hours) beginning Wednesday, June 15 through Friday, July 29, 2011 (14 fishing days).

(b) The fishing areas for the winter, spring and summer fisheries are:

(B) On March 14 and 16, 2011, the fishing area extends from the old Youngs Bay Bridge upstream to the upper boundary markers at the confluence of the Youngs and Klaskanine rivers.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.129 & 507.030

Rule Caption: 2011–2012 Harvest Specifications and Management Measures for Pacific Ocean Commercial Groundfish Fisheries.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 47-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-13-11 thru 11-8-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-004-0019

Rules Suspended: 635-004-0019(T)

Subject: This amended rule adopts 2011-2012 harvest specifications and management measures adopted by the federal government for Pacific ocean commercial groundfish fisheries, including but not limited to: (a) changes in cumulative trip limits and RCA boundaries for commercial groundfish fisheries; (b) changes in annual catch limits and allocations of groundfish for the various commercial groundfish fisheries, and (c) changes to other management measures.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-004-0019

Inclusions and Modifications

(1) OAR chapter 635, division 4, modifies or is in addition to provisions contained in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50, Part 660, Subpart G, West Coast Groundfish Fisheries.

(2) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 50, Part 660, Subpart G, provides requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast. However, additional regulations may be promulgated subsequently, and these supersede, to the extent of any inconsistency, the Code of Federal Regulations.

(3) Notwithstanding the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by means of Federal Register/Vol. 75, No. 162/Monday, August 23, 2010, announced inseason management measures effective August 18, 2010, including, but not limited to, changes to cumulative trip limits for the limited entry fixed-gear sablefish fishery and lincod retention allowances for vessels fishing in the salmon troll fishery and operating outside of the non-trawl RCA.

(4) Notwithstanding the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by means of Federal Register/Vol. 75, No. 191/Monday, October 4, 2010, announced inseason management measures effective October 1, 2010, including, but not limited to, changes to cumulative trip limits for the limited entry non-whiting trawl fishery.

(5) Notwithstanding the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by means of Federal Register/Vol. 75, No. 232/Friday, December 3, 2010, announced inseason management measures effective December 1, 2010, including, but not limited to, changes in cumulative trip limits and RCA boundaries for limited entry non-whiting trawl fisheries and cumulative trip limits for commercial fixed gear fisheries.

(6) Not withstanding the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by means of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Public Notice/NMFS-SEA-10-22/December 27, 2010, announced inseason adjustments and new managmement measures effective January 1, 2010, including, but not limited to:

(a) Temporary closure of the limited entry trawl fishery;

(b) Replacement of previously used trip limit tables for limited entry trawl gear with incidental landing allowances for vessels registered to a Federal limited entry trawl permit and using groundfish trawl or groundfish non-trawl gears to harvest individual fishing quota (IFQ) species;

(d) Adjustments to RCAs and cumulative trip limits for the limited entry and open access fixed-gear fisheries.

(7) Notwithstanding the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by means of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Public Notice/NMFS-SEA-11-01/January 7, 2011, announced inseason adjustments effective Januray 11, 2011, including, but not limited to, the start of the Trawl Rationalization Program; fishing will begin under the Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program on January 11, 2011.

(8) Notwithstanding, the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), by means of Federal Register/Vol. 76, No. 41/Wednesday, March 2, 2011, announced inseason management measures effective March 1, 2011, including, but not limited to:

(a) Changes in cumulative trip limits and RCA boundaries for commercial fixed gear fisheries; and

(b) The annual tier limits for the limited entry fixed gear sablefish primary fishery north of 36o N. Latitude.

(9) Notwithstanding, the regulations as defined in OAR 635-004-0018, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), by means of Federal Register/Vol. 76, No.91/Wednesday, May 11, 2011, announced the 2011–2012 harvest specifications for most of the species in the groundfish fishery and management measures for that fishery off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California effective May 11, 2011, including, but not limited to:

(a) Changes in cumulative trip limits and RCA boundaries for commercial groundfish fisheries;

(b) Changes in annual catch limits and allocations of groundfish for the various commercial groundfish fisheries; and

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129

Hist.: DFW 76-1999(Temp), f. 9-30-99, cert. ef. 10-1-99 thru 12-31-99; DFW 81-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-12-99 thru 12-31-99; DFW 98-1999, f. 12-27-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00; DFW 23-2005(Temp), F. & cert. ef. 4-8-05 thru 10-4-05; DFW 30-2005(Temp), f. 4-29-05, cert. ef. 5-1-05 thru 10-27-05; DFW 43-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-13-05 thru 10-17-05; DFW 68-2005(Temp), 6-30-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05 thru 12-27-05; DFW 114-2005(Temp), f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 125-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 134-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-30-05 thru 12-31-05; DFW 147-2005(Temp), f. 12-28-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-28-06; DFW 8-2006(Temp), f. 2-28-06, cert. ef. 3-1-06 thru 8-25-06; DFW 25-2006(Temp), f. 4-28-06, cert. ef. 5-1-06 thru 10-27-06; DFW 55-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06 thru 12-27-06; DFW 110-2006(Temp), f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 thru 12-31-06; Administrative Correction 1-16-07; DFW 29-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-1-07 thru 10-27-07; DFW 58-2007(Temp), f. 7-18-07, cert. ef. 8-1-07 thru 12-31-07; DFW 106-2007(Temp), f. 10-5-07, cert. ef. 10-6-07 thru 12-31-07; DFW 123-2007(Temp), f. 11-26-07, cert. ef. 11-28-07 thru 12-31-07; DFW 126-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-11-07 thru 12-31-07; DFW 41-2008(Temp), f. 4-23-08, cert. ef. 5-1-08 thru 10-27-08; DFW 88-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-1-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 146-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-4-08 thru 12-31-08; DFW 1-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-5-09 thru 5-1-09; DFW 29-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-09 thru 5-1-09; DFW 41-2009(Temp), f. 4-29-09, cert. ef. 5-1-09 thru 10-27-09; DFW 39-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-09; DFW 81-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-2-09 thru 12-28-09; DFW 136-2009, f. 10-28-09 thru 12-31-09; DFW 138-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-2-09 thru 12-31-09; Administrative correction 1-25-10; DFW 25-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-3-10 thru 8-29-10; DFW 59-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-12-10 thru 11-7-10; DFW 109-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-30-10 thru 11-30-10; DFW 122-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-25-10 thru 11-30-10; DFW 138-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-4-10 thru 12-31-10; DFW 157-2010, f. 12-6-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DFW 160-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-7-10 thru 12-31-10; DFW 167-2010(Temp), f. 12-29-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 thru 1-31-11; DFW 2-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-11 thru 7-9-11; DFW 20-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-3-11 thru 8-29-11; DFW 47-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-13-11 thru 11-8-11

Rule Caption: Columbia River Recreational Spring Chinook Season Opens From Rocky/Tongue Point to Beacon Rock.

Adm. Order No.: DFW 48-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 5-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 5-15-11 thru 6-15-11

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 635-023-0125

Rules Suspended: 635-023-0125(T)

Subject: This amended rule opens the Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Beacon Rock (boat and bank fishing) plus bank angling only from Beacon Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam beginning on May 15, 2011. Retention of sockeye adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead is allowed. Daily bag limit includes up to two adult salmon (including sockeye) or steelhead in combination, but only one may be a Chinook. Revisions are consistent with action taken May 13, 2011 by the Columbia River Compact agencies of Oregon and Washington.

Rules Coordinator: Therese Kucera—(503) 947-6033

635-023-0125

Spring Sport Fishery

(2) The Columbia River is open from January 1 through February 28 from the mouth at Buoy 10 upstream to the I 5 Bridge with the following restrictions:

(a) Adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead may be retained.

(b) All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(3) Effective through June 15, 2011, in Oregon and Washington Select Areas the hatchery adult Chinook daily bag limit will be the same as the adjacent mainstem Columbia River when the mainstem is open for adult Chinook retention. When the adjacent mainstem Columbia River is closed for adult retention, the salmon daily limit will revert to permanent rules.

(4)(a) The Columbia River is open May 15 through June 15, 2011 from Rocky Point/Tongue Point upstream to Beacon Rock (boat and bank angling); plus bank angling only from Beacon Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam. Legal boundary for Beacon Rock is defined as: “A line projected from a sign posted on a dock on the Oegon shoreline across to the exposed downstream end of Pierce Island, then acros to a sign posted on the Washington shoreline at Beacon Rock.” Retention of sockeye, adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and adipose fin-clipped steelhead is allowed. Sockeye salmon count towards the adult limit regardless of size.

(b) Catch limits of two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon/steelhead per day in combination, of which only one may be a Chinook.

(5) Only adipose fin-clipped fish may be retained. All non-adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead must be released immediately unharmed.

(7) For the mainstem Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery upstream of the Rocky Point-Tongue Point line to the Oregon/Washington border from February 15 through June 15 it is unlawful when fishing from vessels which are less than 30 feet in length, substantiated by Coast Guard documentation or Marine Board registration, to totally remove from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162 & 506.129

Notes
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