The Oregon Fish Commission operated the Columbia River seal control program under legislative authority. Its purpose was to harass seals and reduce their predation on salmon in the river. Bounties were paid from 1956 through 1970(?) and a seal hunter hired during 1959-1970. Fisherman were surveyed in 1971 concerning the...
This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on October 19, 1994. Topics covered include a summary of the 1993/1994 crab fishery, analysis of the use of long-line gear in crab fisheries, and standards for biodegradable twine on...