OAR 635-500-6735: Upriver Bright Fall Chinook

(1) Transition Period (2013–April 4, 2017). (a) Assign no more than 70% of the ESA-impact for Snake River Wild Fall Chinook to mainstem recreational fisheries. (b) Assign not less than 30% to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries. Provide additional mainstem commercial harvest when recreational fishery objectives (OAR 635-500-6760) are expected to be met. (2) Long Term (April 5, 2017 and Beyond). (a) Assign no more than 70% of the ESA-impact for Snake River Wild Fall Chinook to mainstem recreational fisheries. (b) Assign not less than 30% to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries. Provide additional mainstem commercial harvest when recreational fishery objectives (OAR 635-500-6760) are expected to be met. Use up to 2% of commercial ESA impacts of the most constraining stock for use in lower river commercial fisheries using alternative gears. The Department shall approve alternative gears for use.