Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is holding an important virtual meeting to map out the agency’s 2027-29 budget development process, adopt temporary rules on several fishing issues, and more.
Tomorrow’s Agenda Items
- 2027-29 Budget Development Process: An official presentation on the upcoming two-year fiscal budget, outlining state funding priorities for fish and wildlife programs.
- Temporary Rule Ratification: Final agency review and approval of recent temporary fish and wildlife rule modifications.
- Executive Session: A closed-door session for commissioners to consult with legal counsel regarding ongoing or potential litigation.
Why This Meeting Matters
- Funding the Agency: Sportsmen provide 45-55% of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (ODFW) funding through license fees and federal excise taxes.
- The Extremist Threat: Animal rights groups are concurrently pushing radical measures like Initiative Petition 28 to criminalize harvest. We must ensure our hard-earned dollars protect traditional outdoor heritage, not preservationist agendas.
- No Testimony Allowed: The Commission is treating tomorrow’s meeting as strictly informational with no public testimony allowed. The Commission needs to see the digital crowd and know our community standing watch. Please log in tomorrow to monitor their actions!
How to Attend and Watch
- When: Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. PST.
- Virtual Livestream: Watch the meeting live via the ODFW YouTube Channel.
- In-Person Viewing Room: If you are local to Salem, a public viewing stream is available in the ODFW Headquarters Classroom at 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302.
Take 30 seconds to share this email with your family, friends, and fellow sportsmen. To protect and advance our outdoor legacy, Oregon needs all its sportsmen to join this fight. We cannot afford to stay silent while our traditions are constantly under attack. Let’s make sure our community is well-represented by logging in tomorrow to monitor their actions!
There has never been a more crucial time in sportsmen’s history than now to be involved and engaged in protecting our way of life. Urge family, friends, and fellow sportsmen to join the fight with you and the Sportsmen’s Alliance. The legacy of hunting, fishing, and trapping depends on our actions today.
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