OAR 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 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 unless that person has in possession a valid identification card issued by the tribal registrar showing the person to be a duly enrolled member of the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, or Yakama tribes who can lawfully exercise treaty fishing rights. Upon request, such card shall be presented to any federal, state, or tribal officer. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]