In the Willamette and Columbia rivers the stock of sturgeon is on decline and so the members of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission are expected to recommend lowering the allowed sport and commercial catches this year and for the next few years. The press release of the Commission states that a recommendation has been made in the meeting.
There are recommendations for department fishery managers to take into negotiations with their counterparts in Washington. It was decided to open catch ceilings and seasons later this month. Other points of agenda are discussion and vote about having the current owner, K2D Development LLC, expand, modify. The 2011 Oregon Legislature approved up to $16 million in bonds to pay for the purchase. An annual informational update about the Oregon Wolf Management Plan and the status of the predators in the state. A briefing about the governor’s 2013-15 budget process.
