Report to the Legislature on the Oregon Ocean Dungeness Crab Fishery License Limitation Program

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Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildllife

Publish Date: 1997

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

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Abstract: Background: The 68th Oregon Legislative Assembly found the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery to be overcapitalized and economically unstable due to excessive effort. In order to prevent further destabilization, the Legislature created a restricted participation, or limited entry system for the fishery in HB 3094. License limitation for the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery was implemented December 1, 1995. The bill also required Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to submit this report to the 1997 Legislature on: * The number and characteristics of vessels participating in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery. * Information regarding transfers of permits authorized by the Act. * Actions of the Commercial Fishery Permit Board and Fish and Wildlife Commission. * Recommendations are provided on determining optimum fleet size and the need, feasibility, structure, and implementation of an industry sponsored permit buy-back program.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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