Fish and Wildlife Committee

The Fish and Wildlife Committee works with the Tribe’s LRES Biologist, who serves as the chair of this Committee, on a number of issues related to the Tribe’s natural, historical and cultural resources.  The committee will include will allow up to seven Tribal members to discuss and collaborate on current and future Tribal fish and wildlife management needs and issues. With the exception of the Biologist, all Committee members must be Tribal members.  One member of this Committee may be under 18 years of age. 

Committee Members will provide input and feedback to the Tribal Biologist, members of the Lands Resources and Environmental Services Department (LRES), and to Tribal council, and help establish goals, objectives, and priorities for fish and wildlife restoration activities.

Below is a short list of some the projected discussion topics:

• Fisheries Management and Restoration on the Empire Reservation
• Potential Fish Stocking in Tarheel Creek and Fourth Creek Reservoirs
• Fisheries Management and Restoration on the Coquille Forest
• LOP Harvest Tags, and Tribal Big Game Harvest
• Assist with the Tribe’s annual Fishing Derby held at Tarheel Reservoir
• Beaver Management on the Empire Reservation

The Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at the Tribe’s main office.  Meetings begin at 5:00 pm. 

If you are interested in joining the Fish and Wildlife Committee, or would like more information about the committee, please call Jason Robison, Tribal Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at 541-756-0904 ex. 204. email: Jrobison@coquilletribe.org.