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• 1. [Article] Staff statement for public hearing Feb. 16, 1984 on summer Dungeness crab fishery

  "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 ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Staff statement for public hearing Feb. 16, 1984 on summer Dungeness crab fishery Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife "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." This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Title: Staff statement for public hearing Feb. 16, 1984 on summer Dungeness crab fishery Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife "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." This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Close

• 2. [Article] Commercial Dungeness crab limited entry fishery, 1996

  This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. As the limited entry system for commercial crabbing began to be implemented, issues needed to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Commercial Dungeness crab limited entry fishery, 1996 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. As the limited entry system for commercial crabbing began to be implemented, issues needed to be resolved around license requirements, permit eligibility, permit transfers and status of boats under construction. Staff recommendations and suggested revisions to the Oregon Administrative Rules are given. Title: Commercial Dungeness crab limited entry fishery, 1996 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. As the limited entry system for commercial crabbing began to be implemented, issues needed to be resolved around license requirements, permit eligibility, permit transfers and status of boats under construction. Staff recommendations and suggested revisions to the Oregon Administrative Rules are given. Close

• 3. [Article] Dungeness crab season and permit rules : summary of issues and options

  This document is an exhibit prepared by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Topics covered include permit rules for vessels setting crab gear, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Dungeness crab season and permit rules : summary of issues and options Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This document is an exhibit prepared by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Topics covered include permit rules for vessels setting crab gear, coordinating season openings with California, new crab permit applications and the summer crab fishery. It includes a history of crab season management, proposed administrative rules, survey results, handling/mortality studies, public input and statistics. Title: Dungeness crab season and permit rules : summary of issues and options Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This document is an exhibit prepared by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Topics covered include permit rules for vessels setting crab gear, coordinating season openings with California, new crab permit applications and the summer crab fishery. It includes a history of crab season management, proposed administrative rules, survey results, handling/mortality studies, public input and statistics. Close

• 4. [Article] September 1993 Angling Regulations Commission hearing: staff statement for sport crab regulation discussion

  In 1991, the State of Oregon experimented with allowing the recreational harvest of female Dungeness crabs. This experiment was unsuccessful, due to confusion about areas appropriate for catching crabs ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: September 1993 Angling Regulations Commission hearing: staff statement for sport crab regulation discussion Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife In 1991, the State of Oregon experimented with allowing the recreational harvest of female Dungeness crabs. This experiment was unsuccessful, due to confusion about areas appropriate for catching crabs and probable overharvesting. Documents given here show the initial ODFW request to amend the regulation made to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, and the subsequent decision to rescind the rule. Ever since, Oregon has banned the harvesting of female crabs. Title: September 1993 Angling Regulations Commission hearing: staff statement for sport crab regulation discussion Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife In 1991, the State of Oregon experimented with allowing the recreational harvest of female Dungeness crabs. This experiment was unsuccessful, due to confusion about areas appropriate for catching crabs and probable overharvesting. Documents given here show the initial ODFW request to amend the regulation made to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, and the subsequent decision to rescind the rule. Ever since, Oregon has banned the harvesting of female crabs. Close

• 5. [Article] Crabber/processor communications workshop : Hatfield Marine Science Center : March 22, 1989

  This workshop was intended to "open lines of communication" between crab fishers, seafood processors and dealers, and State fisheries management personnel. "About 35 people attended. We talked about industry ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Crabber/processor communications workshop : Hatfield Marine Science Center : March 22, 1989 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This workshop was intended to "open lines of communication" between crab fishers, seafood processors and dealers, and State fisheries management personnel. "About 35 people attended. We talked about industry goals and objectives, management tools, industry views/ideas and specific concerns." (from the Introduction) Topics included maximizing yield, access, profits, biological productivity, safety, and minimizing costs. Comments are summarized by port of origin and specific concerns are noted. Title: Crabber/processor communications workshop : Hatfield Marine Science Center : March 22, 1989 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This workshop was intended to "open lines of communication" between crab fishers, seafood processors and dealers, and State fisheries management personnel. "About 35 people attended. We talked about industry goals and objectives, management tools, industry views/ideas and specific concerns." (from the Introduction) Topics included maximizing yield, access, profits, biological productivity, safety, and minimizing costs. Comments are summarized by port of origin and specific concerns are noted. Close

• 6. [Article] Bay crab management

  "The sport/commercial interaction concerning Dungeness crab in our estuaries is heating up again. The shellfish staff has discussed this at length and agrees.that the interaction is an indication that ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bay crab management Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Demory, Darrell "The sport/commercial interaction concerning Dungeness crab in our estuaries is heating up again. The shellfish staff has discussed this at length and agrees.that the interaction is an indication that our bay crab regulations need to be reviewed. There are currently two issues that need to be resolved: 1) The sport/commercial interaction, and 2) the wise use of available crabs by the sport fishery." (Introduction) Includes catch-and-effort statistics for several Oregon estuaries. Title: Bay crab management Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Demory, Darrell "The sport/commercial interaction concerning Dungeness crab in our estuaries is heating up again. The shellfish staff has discussed this at length and agrees.that the interaction is an indication that our bay crab regulations need to be reviewed. There are currently two issues that need to be resolved: 1) The sport/commercial interaction, and 2) the wise use of available crabs by the sport fishery." (Introduction) Includes catch-and-effort statistics for several Oregon estuaries. Close

• 7. [Article] Summary of March 28, 1990 Oregon crab industry workshop

  In March, 1990, about 24 crabbers, seafood processors and seafood vendors met in Newport for a workshop and a chance to give input to ODFW. One issue addressed was setting the start date for the commercial ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Summary of March 28, 1990 Oregon crab industry workshop Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife In March, 1990, about 24 crabbers, seafood processors and seafood vendors met in Newport for a workshop and a chance to give input to ODFW. One issue addressed was setting the start date for the commercial crab season to minimize the incidence of soft crabs that are not filled out after molting. Whether to manage season dates on a state or regional basis was another question. Maximizing profits, both to the individual fisher and to industry, was also covered. The report is accompanied by flowcharts illustrating the major issues. Title: Summary of March 28, 1990 Oregon crab industry workshop Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife In March, 1990, about 24 crabbers, seafood processors and seafood vendors met in Newport for a workshop and a chance to give input to ODFW. One issue addressed was setting the start date for the commercial crab season to minimize the incidence of soft crabs that are not filled out after molting. Whether to manage season dates on a state or regional basis was another question. Maximizing profits, both to the individual fisher and to industry, was also covered. The report is accompanied by flowcharts illustrating the major issues. Close

• 8. [Article] Staff report on recreational and commercial Dungeness crab fisheries, 1991

  This is an exhibit made by Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife staff for the October 16, 1991 meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. “In 1990, the Commission received a petition which called ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Staff report on recreational and commercial Dungeness crab fisheries, 1991 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This is an exhibit made by Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife staff for the October 16, 1991 meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. “In 1990, the Commission received a petition which called for prohibition of commercial crabbing within 1 1/2 miles of the mouth of Alsea Bay. A second petition not submitted to the Commission collected several hundred signatures for a ban on commercial bay crabbing in Alsea Bay. The Commission decided to hear all crab fishery issues at the October 1991 Commission hearing, after staff had completed use and economic studies of Alsea Bay and had gathered public input on bay crab issues.” (Introduction, p.9, numbered page 1) ODFW also discussed the commercial ocean crab fishery, including ways to reduce the mortality of soft-shell crabs, ways to reduce gear conflicts, and a cut-off-date for a license limitation system for the ocean crab fishery. Title: Staff report on recreational and commercial Dungeness crab fisheries, 1991 Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This is an exhibit made by Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife staff for the October 16, 1991 meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. “In 1990, the Commission received a petition which called for prohibition of commercial crabbing within 1 1/2 miles of the mouth of Alsea Bay. A second petition not submitted to the Commission collected several hundred signatures for a ban on commercial bay crabbing in Alsea Bay. The Commission decided to hear all crab fishery issues at the October 1991 Commission hearing, after staff had completed use and economic studies of Alsea Bay and had gathered public input on bay crab issues.” (Introduction, p.9, numbered page 1) ODFW also discussed the commercial ocean crab fishery, including ways to reduce the mortality of soft-shell crabs, ways to reduce gear conflicts, and a cut-off-date for a license limitation system for the ocean crab fishery. Close