FISH Committee reviews draft technical procedures to guide hatchery management plans Staff presented a draft technical procedures document implementing Commission policy C3624, saying it will use structured decision making to balance conservation and harvest goals, include measurable objectives, and incorporate tribal co-manager input before finalization.

A groundbreaking draft document is set to transform hatchery management by balancing conservation and harvest goals through structured decision-making!

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RAC approves Bookcliffs Bison Management Plan with permittee input and 250 Bitter Creek herd objective The Northern RAC voted unanimously to approve the Bookcliffs Bison Management Plan, which reflects committee input (including tribal representation) and a permittee‑suggested objective of about 250 bison for the Bitter Creek herd to improve hunter opportunity and herd distribution.

The Northern RAC has unanimously approved a groundbreaking Bison Management Plan that aims to balance wildlife conservation with local producer interests—what does this mean for the future of the Bitter Creek herd?

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Water Resources Department allows tribal review of water right transfer applications Tribal participation in water right transfer applications is now permitted in specific counties.

Oregon's new Senate Bill 1153 could reshape water rights management by prioritizing ecological balance and tribal involvement—will it spark a revolution in resource governance?

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