ODFW release - ODFW's Marine Resources Program will be hosting 4 public meetings, Oct 5-8, 6-8 pm, to get input on the 2027 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut season.  Meetings will be held in person:  Wednesday, October 7, 6-8 pm at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave; Newport, Thursday, October 8, 6-8 pm at the ODFW Marine Program Conference Room, 2040 SE Marine Science Drive.  The October 8 meeting will also be available online, for those unable to attend a meeting in person.  Discussion on the bottomfish fishery will reflect on how the fishery has progressed in 2026. We will also be discussing bag limits and season structure for 2027, including the potential allowance of limited retention of yelloweye rockfish now that that species has been declared rebuilt by the National Marine Fisheries Service.   Discussion on the Pacific halibut fishery will focus on the proposals that will be adopted at the September meeting of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council for further public review.  Meeting materials are now posted on the recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut webpages.