Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0100 - Selection Criteria

Management options for protection and enhancement of wild stocks are contained in OAR 635-007-0525. Criteria for the management option selection process follow:

(1) Select for Option (1)(a) of 635-007-0525 (manage exclusively for wild fish) if:

(a) The wild population is self-sustaining and multiple age classes are present;

(b) Natural production meets fishery objectives;

(c) Habitat is available or potentially available to support a wild population.

(2) Select for Option (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525 (manage for wild and hatchery fish) if:

(a) The wild population is self-sustaining and multiple age classes are present;

(b) Natural production does not meet fishery objectives;

(c) Habitat is available or potentially available to support a wild population;

(d) Introduction of trout species or stocks will not seriously affect native species or stocks.

(3) Select for Option (1)(c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (management for hatchery fish) if:

(a) A healthy self-sustaining population of wild fish is not present;

(b) There is little habitat potential for natural production.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0100

FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506