These rules are established to guide management and conservation of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Oregon. It is the policy of the State of Oregon that steelhead be managed as a game fish. This management plan fulfills OAR 635-007-0515 which states resources of the state shall be managed according to management plans. Additional guidance is provided by Fish Management Goals (635-007-0510), Natural Production Policy (635-007-0521 through 635-007-0524), Wild Fish Management Policy (635-007-0525 through 635-007-0535), Wild Fish Gene Resource Conservation Policy (635-007-0536 through 635-007-0538) and Hatchery Fish Gene Resource Management Policy (635-007-0540 through 635-007-0541).
Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0010
Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036 & ORS 506.109
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036& ORS506.109