[ODFW-News] ODFW seeks public input for development of Oregon's 2005 sport fishing regulations

[ODFW News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 	
Contact: 	Anne Pressentin Young (503) 947-6020	
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us  Fax: (503) 947-6009
	

For Immediate Release	Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003

ODFW seeks public input for development of Oregon's 2005 sport fishing
regulations

SALEM - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anglers to
assist with the comprehensive review and development of the state's
angling rules that occurs every four years. 

Proposals for new or amended angling regulations are being solicited
from the angling public for development of the 2005 Oregon Sport Fishing
Regulations. ODFW and Oregon State Police already have developed angling
regulation proposals as part of this process. 

The last comprehensive review by ODFW, OSP and the public occurred in
2000 and affected angling regulations from 2001 through 2004.
Development of the 2005 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations will shape
regulations to be used from 2005 through 2008. The Oregon Fish and
Wildlife Commission will adopt changes from this extensive public review
at its September 2004 Commission meeting in Salem.

An information packet describing the development of the 2005 Oregon
Sport Fishing Regulations is now available. The packet contains
background information on angling regulations development, methods for
members of the public to participate and a complete list of ODFW and OSP
staff proposals currently being considered. Members of the angling
public have until Feb. 29, 2004, to submit their own angling regulation
proposals The angling regulation packet  is available at
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/2005_regdev.htm
(.pdf format) or by calling ODFW's Fish Division at 503-947-6200.

Public meetings on ODFW, OSP and public proposals will be held in May
2004. The Commission will take public testimony on the regulation
proposals at the August and September 2004 Commission meetings. 

Additional information also may be obtained by contacting Rhine
Messmer, Recreational Fisheries Program Manager, 503-947-6214, or any
local ODFW office. 

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Information and Education Division
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
(503) 947-6002