OAR 635-500-6740
Coho
(1)
Transition Period (2013–January 31, 2017).(a)
Assign commercial fisheries a sufficient share of the ESA-impact for Lower Columbia Natural coho to implement off-channel coho and fall Chinook fisheries and mainstem fall Chinook fisheries.(b)
Assign the remaining balance to in-river mainstem recreational fisheries. If these fisheries are expected to be unable to use all of the ESA-impact for Lower Columbia Natural coho, assign the remainder to mainstem commercial coho fisheries.(2)
Long Term (February 1, 2017 and Beyond).(a)
Assign commercial fisheries a sufficient share of the ESA-impact for Lower Columbia Natural coho to implement off-channel coho and fall Chinook fisheries and mainstem fall Chinook and hatchery coho fisheries.(b)
Assign the balance to in-river mainstem recreational fisheries. If these fisheries are unable to use all of the ESA-impact for Lower Columbia Natural coho, assign the remainder to mainstem commercial coho fisheries.
Source:
Rule 635-500-6740 — Coho, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=635-500-6740
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