In addition to standard spawning surveys for coho salmon, this report contains additional sampling in the Yaquina River, at the Salmon River Hatchery and tributaries of Coos Bay "to document straying of private hatchery coho salmon from the Oregon Aqua-Foods (OAF) facility at South Beach, Yaquina Bay, and Anadromous, Inc.,...
This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1984. Activities summarized include monitoring of the recreational and commercial clam fisheries, hatchery stock enhancement studies, natural recruitment studies, and miscellaneous other projects.
Razor clams from Clatsop Beach (Tillamook Head to Columbia River) were sampled regularly from March through September and periodically the rest of the year. Sport and commercial diggers were interviewed to obtain data on number, age composition of clams dug and harvest area. Data from other beaches south of Tillamook...
This is a staff statement for a hearing of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. The document addresses problems associated with commercial clamming. Some commercial diggers were not selling harvests as required by law, were not properly reporting harvests, and were not paying State fees. Some commercial diggers were taking...
This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1983. Activities summarized include monitoring of the recreational and commercial clam fisheries, hatchery stock enhancement studies, natural recruitment studies, and miscellaneous other projects.
Razor clams from Clatsop Beach (Tillamook Head to Columbia River) were sampled regularly from March through September and periodically the rest of the year. Sport and commercial diggers were interviewed to obtain data on number, age composition of clams dug and harvest area. Data from other beaches south of Tillamook...
This report describes private Chinook, chum and coho hatcheries in Oregon. It includes a map of hatchery locations, statistics, and a discussion of issues associated with straying of hatchery salmon. "This report summarizes information on development, monitoring, evaluation, and gives production and return information for 1983." (from the Introduction)
This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife before a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. It concerns the need for a uniform system of identifying crab pot buoys to help law enforcement.
"A recent change in fishing effort in the summer part of the crab season has resulted in increased sorting and landing of unfilled crab and much unrest in the industry. Department staff believes the handling is excessive and that modification of the season structure should be considered by the Commission."...
"Problem: Conflicts between estuary recreational and commercial crab fishermen over fishing space and crab have increased in recent years. Some recreational crabbers have stated that commercial crabbing in estuaries should be banned." (p. 1) This is an Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife exhibit for a meeting of the Oregon...
This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1982. Activities summarized include the recreational clam fishery, commercial clam fishery, hatchery stock enhancement studies, natural recruitment studies, and miscellaneous other project.
The sand sole (Psettichthys melanostictus) is one of the finest quality sole species harvested by Oregon trawlers. It commands a correspondingly high price in the market, second only to petrale sole. The sand sole gets its name for its known affinity for sandy, shallow stretches of the ocean floor. A...
Razor clams from Clatsop Beach (Tillamook Head to Columbia River) were sampled regularly from March through September and periodically the rest of the year. Sport and commercial diggers were interviewed to obtain catch locations, number and age composition of clams dug. Random
age-length samples and wastage samples were collected. Data...
Reports on private Chinook, chum and coho salmon hatcheries in Oregon. Includes statistics and a map showing hatchery locations. "This report provides information on developments, shows progress in 1982, and summarizes production and return information." (from the Introduction)
From January 1980 to January 1981 approximate monthly sampling of a unique rockfish (Scorpaenidae) fishing area on Heceta Bank, Oregon was undertaken using acoustic techniques and trawling aboard chartered commercial fishing vessels. Rankings of density of fish sign observed on acoustic transects were regressed against selected environmental variables. Acoustic abundance...
The ocean pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani) fishery is monitored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife through the use of logbooks, fishtickets and market samples. From these sources, catch and effort statistics are developed as wen as estimates of age composition and count per pound (grade) for pink shrimp....
Razor clams from Clatsop Beach (Tillamook Head - Columbia River) were sampled regularly from March through September and periodically the rest of the year. Sport and commercial diggers were interviewed to obtain catch location, number, and age composition of clams dug. Random age-length and wastage samples were collected. Data from...
This publication is an exhibit prepared by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for the Oregon State Fish and Wildlife Commission in response to a request to extend the commercial fishing season for Dungeness crabs.