496.002 Short title
ORS chapters 496, 497, 498 and 501 may be cited as the wildlife laws.
Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 496 — Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws
208 sections496.004 Definitions
As used in the wildlife laws, unless the context requires otherwise: “Angle” means to take or attempt to take a fish for personal use by means involving hook and line. “Commission” means the State Fish and Wildlife Commission created by ORS 496.090. “Compatible” means capable of existing in harmony so as to minimize conflict. “Department” means the State…
496.005 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.006 [Formerly 497.505; 1961 c.343 §1; 1967 c.594 §1; 1971 c.658 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.007 “Game bird” defined
As used in the wildlife laws, unless the context requires otherwise, “game bird” means: Those members of the family Anatidae, commonly known as swans, geese, brant and river and sea ducks. Those members of the family Columbidae, commonly known as mourning doves and bandtailed pigeons. Those members of the family Tetranidae, commonly known as grouse, ptarm…
496.008 [1957 c.268 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.009 “Game fish” defined
As used in the wildlife laws, unless the context requires otherwise, “game fish” means: Those members of the family Salmonidae, commonly known as trout, steelhead, char, grayling, Atlantic salmon and whitefish. Those members of the family Salmonidae, commonly known as salmon, when under 15 inches in length or when taken by angling. Those members of the fa…
496.010 [Amended by 1953 c.379 §2; 1957 c.250 §1; 1959 c.364 §1; 1963 c.30 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.012 Wildlife policy
It is the policy of the State of Oregon that wildlife shall be managed to prevent serious depletion of any indigenous species and to provide the optimum recreational and aesthetic benefits for present and future generations of the citizens of this state. In furtherance of this policy, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall represent the public interest…
496.015 [Amended by 1959 c.578 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.016 Applicability of wildlife laws to commercial fishing laws
Nothing in the wildlife laws is intended to affect any of the provisions of the commercial fishing laws. However, nothing in the commercial fishing laws is intended to authorize the taking of game fish in any manner prohibited by the wildlife laws.
496.018 Person with disability under wildlife laws
In order to be considered a person with a disability under the wildlife laws, a person shall provide to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission either: Written certification from a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician associate that states that the person: Is permanently unable to walk without the use of, or assistance from,…
496.020 [Amended by 1957 c.55 §1; 1957 c.471 §1; 1967 c.431 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.025 [Amended by 1965 c.149 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.030 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.032 [1971 c.658 §31; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.035 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.040 [1953 c.184 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.045 [1953 c.184 §2; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.080 State Department of Fish and Wildlife
There is hereby established in the executive branch of the government of this state under the State Fish and Wildlife Commission a department to be known as the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department shall consist of the director of the department and all personnel employed in the department.
496.085 Fish Screening Task Force; qualifications of members; duties
There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Fish Screening Task Force consisting of seven members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Three members shall be appointed to represent agricultural interests, three shall be appointed to represent fishing or fish conservation interests and one member shall be appoint…
496.090 State Fish and Wildlife Commission; members; terms; qualifications; compensation and expenses
There is established a State Fish and Wildlife Commission that shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor. The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there …
496.100 [1973 c.723 §8; 1973 c.792 §20a; repealed by 1975 c.253 §40]repealed
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496.105 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.108 Commission officers; quorum; meetings
The Governor shall designate one member of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission as chairperson. The member shall serve as chairperson until the member’s term expires or until relieved by the Governor. The chairperson shall have the powers and duties as are provided by the rules of the commission. The commission shall select one of its members as vice chai…
496.110 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.112 State Fish and Wildlife Director; term; compensation and expenses; delegation of commission powers to director
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall appoint a State Fish and Wildlife Director to serve for a term not to exceed four years unless sooner removed by the commission. The director shall receive such salary as may be fixed by the commission. In addition to salary, subject to applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers, the di…
496.115 [Repealed by 1975 c.253 §40]repealed
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496.116 Delegation of rulemaking authority to director; requirements
In exercising any authority to adopt administrative rules delegated by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission under ORS 496.112, the State Fish and Wildlife Director shall comply with the requirements of ORS 496.138. Notwithstanding ORS 183.400, for any rule adopted by the director pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, before a person may petition the…
496.118 Duties and powers of director
Subject to policy direction by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, the State Fish and Wildlife Director shall: Be the administrative head of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; Have power, within applicable budgetary limitations, and in accordance with ORS chapter 240, to hire, assign, reassign and coordinate personnel of the department; Admini…
496.120 [Amended by 1967 c.290 §3; 1969 c.314 §59; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.121 Authority of department to require fingerprints
For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may require the fingerprints of a person who: Is employed or applying for employment by the department; or Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; and Is, or…
496.122 [1973 c.723 §10; repealed by 1975 c.253 §40]repealed
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496.124 Fish Division; Wildlife Division; authority
In addition to such divisions as may be established by the State Fish and Wildlife Director pursuant to ORS 496.118, there are established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife a Fish Division and a Wildlife Division. The Wildlife Division shall be responsible for the management of all wildlife, except fish and other marine life, over which the St…
496.125 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.128 Reports by commission
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall report biennially to the Governor and to the Legislative Assembly on the activities of the commission during the preceding biennium. The commission shall make such additional reports as the Governor or the Legislative Assembly may direct. The reports required by subsection (1) of this section shall be in such for…
496.130 [Amended by 1959 c.371 §1; 1963 c.154 §1; 1965 c.74 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.132 [1985 c.60 §5; repealed by 1993 c.659 §9]repealed
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496.135 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.138 Commission policies and programs; rules; public hearings; agency request budgets
Consistent with the policy of ORS 496.012, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall implement the policies and programs of this state for the management of wildlife. These policies and programs shall consider the uses of public and private lands and utilize voluntary partnerships with private and public landowners to protect and enhance wildlife habitat …
496.140 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.141 Fish screening program report
On or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall provide to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means a complete annual report regarding activities initiated by the department in regard to the fish screening program. The report shall include a complete budget analysis of all costs, including in-kind costs associa…
496.145 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.146 Additional powers of commission; rules; fees; penalties
In addition to any other duties or powers provided by law, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission: May accept, from whatever source, appropriations, gifts or grants of money or other property for the purposes of wildlife management, and use such money or property for wildlife management purposes. May sell or exchange property owned by the state and used fo…
496.147 Landowner preference tags
Notwithstanding any other provision of the wildlife laws, the following provisions apply with regard to the issuance and use of landowner preference tags referred to in ORS 496.146 (4): Landowner preference tags shall be issued for the hunting of deer, elk or antelope. Landowner preference tags may be used only for hunting on the landowner’s property. Sub…
496.148 Payment by credit card; fee; rules
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may accept payments by credit card for any products or services offered by the department. The department may add a fee to the amount of any purchase made by credit card in an amount reasonably calculated to offset the impact to the department of financial institution fees related to credit card transactions. The Sta…
496.150 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.151 Allocation of nonresident tags for outfitters and guides
Notwithstanding any other provision of the wildlife laws, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule shall establish a system for allocating hunting permits that are limited by maximum number for the taking of deer and elk by nonresident hunters so that a number equal to one-half of the number of those permits issued to nonresident hunters in the previou…
496.154 Limitation on authority to condemn certain farm use property
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall not commence any proceeding to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any real property, or interest therein, that was devoted to farm use on January 1, 1974, unless the commission first obtains approval therefor from the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, or from the Emergency Board if the Legislative As…
496.155 [Amended by 1967 c.454 §86; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.156 Expenditure priority for anadromous fish management
In carrying out duties, functions and powers regarding the propagation of anadromous fish prescribed in the wildlife laws and the commercial fishing laws, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall give high priority to expenditures for propagation assistance by means of transportation of upstream and downstream migrants in those areas where dams and other…
496.158 Oregon Landowner Damage Program; fee
Notwithstanding any other provision of the wildlife laws, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall create and implement an Oregon Landowner Damage Program that: Addresses damage caused by elk on privately owned lands in Oregon. Provides damage tags only for areas where elk are currently causing damage, where there has been a history of elk damage co…
496.160 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §2; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.162 Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking wildlife; rules
After investigation of the supply and condition of wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, at appropriate times each year, shall by rule: Prescribe the times, places and manner in which wildlife may be taken by angling, hunting, trapping or other method and the amounts of each of those wildlife species that may be taken and possessed. Prescribe s…
496.164 Cooperation with public and private agencies for fish and wildlife management; technical information and policy recommendations; use of recommendations by state agencies
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies of this state and political subdivisions, other states or the federal government and private landowners with respect to fish and wildlife management. The commission and the department shall provide such information, recom…
496.165 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.166 [1993 c.659 §13; renumbered 496.169 in 2015]renumbered
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496.167 Department recompensable assistance to agencies; tracking and statements
Subject to rules prescribed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, in rendering recompensable assistance to an agency, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall: For fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2015, and before July 1, 2019, track and prepare statements reporting the number of hours spent by department personnel performing recompens…
496.168 Estimated expenses for recompensable assistance; invoices
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall estimate in advance the expenses that the department will incur during a biennium under ORS 496.167, and shall render to executive department agencies and other entities described in ORS 496.167 an invoice for their share of such expenses for periods within the biennium and in sufficient amounts to provide reas…
496.169 Citizen involvement for wildlife management on private lands
The Legislative Assembly finds, in the interest of all Oregonians, a necessity to improve Oregon’s resource access and wildlife habitat through the further involvement of its citizens, through voluntary partnership between the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and landowners to manage wildlife on private lands and through support by additional financial …
496.170 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §3; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.171 Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182; applicability date
Notwithstanding ORS 496.004, with respect to state agency actions taken under ORS 496.171 to 496.182 after July 17, 1995, as used in ORS 496.171 to 496.182: “Conservation” means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species to the point at which the measures provided under ORS 496.171 to 496.182 are no longer necessary. Such methods and pro…
496.172 Commission management authority for threatened or endangered species; rules
In carrying out the provisions of the wildlife laws with regard to the management of wildlife that is a threatened species or an endangered species, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission: Shall conduct investigations of wildlife species native to this state and shall determine whether any such species is a threatened species or an endangered species. By r…
496.175 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §4; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.176 Listing species; procedure; matters to be considered; periodic review
The lists of threatened species or endangered species established pursuant to ORS 496.172 (2) shall include: Those species of wildlife listed as of May 15, 1987, as a threatened species or an endangered species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531), as amended; and Those species determined as of May 15, 1987, …
496.180 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §5; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.182 Protection and conservation programs; mitigation of adverse impact on local economies; compliance by state agencies; rules
The burden of protecting and recovering threatened species or endangered species can be a significant cost to the citizens of this state and it is therefore the policy of this state to minimize duplication and overlap between state and federal laws dealing with threatened species or endangered species. To this end, nothing in this section is intended to prev…
496.185 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.190 [Amended by 1963 c.154 §2; 1965 c.74 §2; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.192 Effect of law on commercial forestland or other private land; effect on other laws
Nothing in ORS 496.004, 496.171 to 496.182 or 498.026 is intended, by itself, to require an owner of any commercial forestland or other private land to take action to protect a threatened species or endangered species, or to impose additional requirements or restrictions on the use of private land. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, other statu…
496.195 [Amended by 1959 c.371 §2; 1961 c.343 §2; 1965 c.74 §3; 1967 c.594 §3; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.200 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.201 Department to furnish salmon for ceremonies; amount; source
The State of Oregon shall, through the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, provide surplus salmon: To the Confederated Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indian tribes for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon ceremonies that take place each year. To the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon c…
496.205 [Amended by 1961 c.343 §3; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.206 Written request for salmon; contents; time for providing salmon
The Indian tribes referred to in ORS 496.201 (1) are required to set forth, in writing, their request for salmon. This request shall be submitted by the duly elected tribal governing body no later than 40 days prior to the ceremony and shall include: The poundage of salmon required; The date of the ceremony; and A contact person that the state may refer q…
496.210 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.211 Limitation on amount and use
The State of Oregon shall be limited to a once a year provision of salmon pursuant to ORS 496.201. If the Indian tribes referred to in ORS 496.201 (1) use salmon provided by the state for this purpose in any manner other than that described in ORS 496.201, they shall pay to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the prevailing wholesale rate per pound of…
496.215 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.216 Disposition of salmon remaining after ceremony
Any salmon remaining after the ceremony may be distributed to tribal members without charge for their subsistence consumption only and not for sale, barter or gift to others, or may be donated to a nonprofit institution or agency.
496.220 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.221 ORS 496.201 to 496.221 not intended to extend Indian legal or political rights
Nothing in ORS 496.201 to 496.221 is intended to extend legal or political recognition to any Indians described in ORS 496.201 (1) for any purpose other than provided in ORS 496.201 to 496.216.
496.225 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.228 Access and Habitat Board; qualification of members; expenses; term; meetings
There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Access and Habitat Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Three members shall be appointed to represent the broad spectrum of hunters. In making appointments pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall consider recommendations fro…
496.230 [1957 c.119 §2; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.232 Board to make program recommendations; commission approval; report; fund expenditure qualifications; gifts and grants
The Access and Habitat Board shall meet, adopt and recommend to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, within 120 days after November 4, 1993, and at not more than 120-day intervals thereafter, access and habitat programs. The commission shall review such programs and may approve or disapprove the program recommendation by the board. Funds may be expended …
496.235 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.236 Advisory councils to board; duties; no compensation or expenses for members
Individuals who reside in the various regions established for administration of the wildlife resources may form advisory councils, with membership in the same proportion as described for the board, to discuss and consider access and habitat programs and projects and to make recommendations thereon to the Access and Habitat Board. When the board considers pro…
496.240 [Amended by 1959 c.371 §3; 1963 c.154 §3; 1965 c.74 §4; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.242 Access and habitat program funds
Notwithstanding ORS 496.300, all moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to ORS 497.104 shall be deposited in the Access and Habitat Board Subaccount established in the Fish and Wildlife Account. Moneys in the subaccount may be expended only for the access and habitat programs recommended by the Access and Habitat Board for the ben…
496.245 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.246 Use of public lands for hunting; requirements regarding closure of access to public lands; exceptions
As used in this section, “public lands” means any land, or improvements thereon, owned by the State of Oregon. Public lands open to access and use for hunting shall remain open to access and use for hunting, except as limited by a state agency for reasons of public safety or wildlife management or for any other reason determined by a state agency to be in t…
496.250 [Repealed by 1971 c.418 §23]repealed
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496.252 Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund
The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to carry out activities that serve to protec…
496.254 Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall determine the number of members of the committee and the geograph…
496.257 Private Forest Accord Grant Program; rules
As used in this section, “forestland” and “forest practice” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 527.620. The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall establish by rule a Private Forest Accord Grant Program for the purpose of funding projects that mitigate impacts of forest practices by: Removing structures that block the passage of aquatic organisms…
496.259 Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee
The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (11) of this section. The committee shall consist of up to 12 members, including seven voting members appoin…
496.260 [1981 c.720 §22; repealed by 2011 c.83 §24]repealed
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496.264 Findings
The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: Many small streams in eastern Oregon were historically inhabited by beaver populations and strongly influenced by beavers’ unique ability to modify their physical surroundings. Beaver dams had the effect of slowing the flow of water, allowing for natural overflow onto surrounding ancient floodplains and prov…
496.265 [1981 c.720 §23; 1989 c.924 §8; repealed by 2011 c.83 §24]repealed
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496.266 Environmental restoration weirs; rules
As used in this section and ORS 496.264: “Ancient floodplain” means channel adjacent areas and surfaces constructed by fluvial processes that functioned as floodplains or areas for overbank deposition prior to channel incision. “Environmental restoration weir” means one or more structures that are constructed: For the purpose of delaying or slowing, but n…
496.268 Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund
The Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to: Carry out the provisio…
496.270 Immunity from liability for damages resulting from habitat or water quality improvement project; exceptions
The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage operators, timber owners and landowners to voluntarily improve fish and wildlife habitat. In order to carry out this policy, the Legislative Assembly encourages cooperation among operators, timber owners and landowners and other volunteers. Consistent with the limita…
496.272 Wildlife Corridor Action Plan
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall collect, analyze and develop the best available science and data regarding the connectivity of wildlife habitat areas. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, shall use the data to develop a plan, to be known as the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan, to prese…
496.273 Agency assistance and advice regarding plan
All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist and advise the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in the development of the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan and in the five-year reviews of the plan required under ORS 496.272. Note: See note under 496.272.
496.274 Wildlife mobility and habitat connectivity
Contingent on available funding, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall undertake or plan to undertake projects to support wildlife mobility and habitat connectivity within priority areas identified in the Oregon Connectivity Assessment and Mapping Project. In carrying out this section, the department shall consider opportunities to secure competit…
496.275 Salmon resource protection and restoration; review of public and private production facilities; approval of production facilities by department
The Legislative Assembly hereby declares the necessity to review all options and means for the protection and restoration of Oregon’s salmon resource that promote local economic development and enjoyment by all the citizens of Oregon. Options and means shall include operation of salmon production facilities, in cooperation with the State Department of Fish a…
496.280 Findings
The Legislative Assembly finds, in the interest of all Oregonians, a necessity to improve Oregon’s fishery resource through the further involvement of its citizens and through support by additional financial revenues. Note: 496.280 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein b…
496.283 Use of certain moneys; limitations on expenditures
Notwithstanding ORS 506.306, all moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to ORS 497.126, 508.288 and 508.506 shall be deposited in a separate subaccount in the State Wildlife Fund. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, moneys in the subaccount may be expended only for State Department of Fish and Wildlife fish resto…
496.286 Restoration and Enhancement Board
There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Restoration and Enhancement Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Three members shall be appointed to represent the ocean and inland recreational fisheries. In making appointments pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall consi…
496.289 Duties of board; report to legislature; recommendations for programs
As used in this section: “Enhancement” includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: Angler access. New fishways and screens. Habitat. New hatchery equipment and technology. Public education. Aquatic inventories. “Restoration” includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: Modification of existing fishways and existing scree…
496.291 Advisory councils; recommendations to board; consultation with councils
Individuals who reside in the various regions established for administration of the salmon and trout enhancement program may form advisory councils to discuss and consider fish restoration and enhancement programs and projects and shall make recommendations thereon to the Restoration and Enhancement Board. When the board considers proposals affecting a regio…
496.300 State Wildlife Fund; sources; uses
The State Wildlife Fund is established in the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except as otherwise provided by law, all moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to the wildlife laws, except such as may be required as a revolving fund for payroll and emergency expenses, shall be paid into the State Treasury…
496.303 Fish and Wildlife Account; sources; subaccounts; uses
The Fish and Wildlife Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The Fish and Wildlife Account shall consist of the moneys in its various subaccounts and any moneys transferred to the account by the Legislative As…
496.305 [Amended by 1959 c.692 §6; 1971 c.446 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.306 Compensation for damage done by bear and cougar not to be paid from State Wildlife Fund
If the State Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to pay compensation for damage activities of bear and cougar to people, real property, livestock, or agricultural or forest products, the compensation, and any attorney fees, shall not be paid from the State Wildlife Fund, but shall be paid from such other moneys as shall be available therefor.
496.310 [Amended by 1959 c.692 §7; repealed by 1967 c.451 §32]repealed
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496.311 Limitation on size of revolving fund
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the revolving fund referred to in ORS 496.300 shall not exceed $40,000.
496.315 [Amended by 1959 c.692 §8; 1967 c.451 §23; 1971 c.446 §2; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.320 [Amended by 1959 c.692 §9; 1971 c.446 §3; 1971 c.658 §6; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.325 [Amended by 1971 c.446 §4; 1971 c.658 §6a; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.330 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §7; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.335 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.340 Payments to counties in lieu of taxes
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, whenever real property owned by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission is exempt from taxation on January 1 of any year by reason of its ownership by the state, the commission shall pay to the county in which the property is situated an amount equal to the ad valorem taxes that would have been charged aga…
496.345 [1959 c.692 §5; 1963 c.481 §1; part renumbered 506.345; repealed by 1971 c.446 §11]repealed
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496.350 Willamette River Basin Bonneville Power Administration Stewardship Fund; sources; uses
The Willamette River Basin Bonneville Power Administration Stewardship Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Willamette River Basin Bonneville Power Administration Stewardship Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of…
496.375 “Nongame wildlife” defined
As used in ORS 496.385 and 496.390 “nongame wildlife” means all wildlife species over which the State Fish and Wildlife Commission has jurisdiction, except game mammals, as defined in ORS 496.004, fur-bearing mammals as defined in ORS 496.004, game birds as defined in ORS 496.007 and game fish as defined in ORS 496.009.
496.380 [1979 c.566 §2; 1981 c.411 §5; 1989 c.987 §21; 2007 c.822 §20; repealed by 2021 c.8 §14]repealed
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496.385 Nongame Wildlife Fund
There is established as a separate and distinct fund in the State Treasury a Nongame Wildlife Fund. The Nongame Wildlife Fund shall consist of: An amount credited to the fund under ORS 305.690 to 305.753, which shall be transferred by the Department of Revenue to the fund. Gifts, grants and donations, in money or otherwise, for use as described in subsecti…
496.390 Control over fund by department; use of moneys
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall have access to and control of the moneys held in the Nongame Wildlife Fund, but shall use such moneys only to protect and preserve nongame wildlife and their habitat.
496.405 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §7a; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.410 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.415 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §8; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.420 [1959 c.146 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.430 Definitions for ORS 496.430 and 496.435 to 496.455
As used in this section and ORS 496.435 to 496.455: “Enhancement” means resource conservation, utilization and educational activities that contribute to the recovery and sustainability of native fish. “Listed unit” means one population or a group of populations of a species, such as an evolutionarily significant unit, that has been listed as threatened or …
496.435 Policy to recover and sustain native stocks
Consistent with other provisions of law, it is declared to be a goal of the people of the State of Oregon to achieve recovery and sustainability of native stocks of salmon and trout. In order to achieve this goal in a cost-effective manner, the State of Oregon shall engage in a program to rehabilitate and improve natural habitat and native stocks and ensure …
496.440 Enhancement program to be conducted by commission; objective
A salmon and trout enhancement program shall be conducted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to benefit all users of the salmon and trout resources in this state. The program shall be conducted in such manner as to provide the greatest possible opportunity for citizen volunteer participation to achieve the goals of the program. [1981 c.317 §4] (Tempo…
496.445 Duties of commission
In carrying out the salmon and trout enhancement program, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall: Provide appropriate State Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel to act as community advisors to cooperatively develop enhancement projects with citizen volunteers and to cooperatively evaluate enhancement projects with the citizens responsible for pro…
496.450 Application for project; subjects for projects; conditions for approval
Any citizen or group of citizens may submit to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission a proposal for a project consistent with the recovery or sustainability of native stocks to be implemented under the salmon and trout enhancement program or may submit a request for advice and assistance in developing such a project. An enhancement project may include, but…
496.455 Use of native stocks for projects; conditions
In carrying out any duties, functions or power under the wildlife laws or the commercial fishing laws, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may authorize the taking of native stocks and their sexual products, but may not provide any such native stocks or the sexual products therefrom to any person granted a permit by the commission pursuant to ORS 508.700 …
496.458 Remote hatchbox program; rules
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall develop and implement a remote hatchbox program. To implement the remote hatchbox program required under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall: Identify sites in tributaries that are suitable for remote hatchboxes; Adopt rules necessary to implement the remote hatchbox program; Investigate the p…
496.460 Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee; members; duties and powers; travel and expenses
The Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The committee shall be of such size and have such geographical representation as the commission determines appropriate. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the Governor. The committee shall review the poli…
496.465 Interference with project prohibited
Except for activities or projects authorized by a unit of municipal, state or federal government, no person shall disturb, damage, destroy or interfere with the operation of a salmon and trout enhancement project referred to in ORS 496.450. ADOPTION OF PLANS FOR NATURAL PRODUCTION OF ANADROMOUS FISH RUNS
496.470 Natural production of anadromous fish; rules; priorities
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall adopt by rule plans for the natural production of anadromous fish runs in the basins set forth in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall adopt the plans after government-to-government consultation in the forum established pursuant to United States v. Oregon, United States District Court Case No. 68-5…
496.475 Adoption of basin plans
The plans adopted pursuant to ORS 496.470 shall: Incorporate sound science; Be based upon adaptive management, incorporating monitoring and evaluation and clearly defined objectives and outcomes; Benefit fish and wildlife; Be consistent with efforts of the State of Oregon to recover salmonid populations listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, 16…
496.480 Reports on basin plans
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall report at least once every six months to the appropriate legislative committee and the Governor on the progress of the department and the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in implementing ORS 496.470 and 496.475. Note: See note under 496.470. FISHING TACKLE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
496.490 Fishing tackle program
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish a Keep Oregon’s Rivers Clean program for the collection, recycling and proper disposal of fishing tackle, including monofilament line, fluorocarbon leaders, lines, lead weights and lures. The program shall consist of collection points located at or near established fishing areas and boat ramps. At ea…
496.505 [Formerly 497.505; 1961 c.343 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.510 Assent to federal wildlife-restoration statute; duty of commission with regard thereto
The State of Oregon assents to the Act of Congress entitled, “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife-restoration projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937, Public Law No. 415, 75th Congress (50 Stat. 917, 16 U.S.C.A. 669). The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall perform such acts as may be necessary…
496.515 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §9; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.520 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.525 Federal fish restoration and management aid; powers of commission with regard thereto
The State of Oregon assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled, “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” approved August 9, 1950, Public Law No. 681, 81st Congress (64 Stat. 430, 16 U.S.C.A. 777). The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall perform su…
496.550 Migratory waterfowl stamps; design selection; production of stamps and art works
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall arrange, by contest or other appropriate means, for the selection of the design of the annual migratory waterfowl stamps required by ORS 497.151 and for the production and sale of the stamps. The commission may produce stamps in such number as the commission considers appropriate and may make stamps available for…
496.555 Contract on migratory waterfowl stamp matters
In carrying out its duties, functions and powers with regard to the migratory waterfowl stamps, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may contract for the performance of those duties, functions and powers. The contract may include, among other matters, provisions for advance payment or reimbursement for services performed pursuant to any such contract. All …
496.558 “Upland bird” defined
As used in this section and ORS 496.562, 496.566 and 497.153, “upland bird” means those bird family members commonly known as pheasant, quail, grouse and partridge, including chukars. Note: 496.558 and 496.562 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 by legislative action. See Preface to Orego…
496.562 Policy
The purposes of this section and ORS 496.558, 496.566 and 497.153 are to: Authorize the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue to hunters an upland bird stamp for a specified fee; Establish a fund to be financed by the sale of upland bird stamps and any art works and prints related to the upland bird stamps for the purposes of promoting the propagatio…
496.566 Contest for stamp design; sale of art works; contracts for stamp matters
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall arrange, by contest or other appropriate means, for the selection of the design of the annual upland bird stamps authorized by ORS 497.153 and for the production and sale of the stamps. The commission may produce stamps in such number as the commission considers appropriate and may make stamps available for the c…
496.570 [1989 c.406 §7; 1999 c.667 §1; repealed by 2001 c.822 §11]repealed
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496.571 Habitat conservation stamp; fees; design selection; production of stamps and art works
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may issue an annual habitat conservation stamp. The fee for the stamp may not exceed $50. The commission shall arrange, by contest or other appropriate means, for the selection of the design of the annual habitat conservation stamp authorized by subsection (1) of this section and for the production and sale of the stam…
496.605 Enforcement of wildlife laws by State Fish and Wildlife Director, deputies and peace officers
The State Fish and Wildlife Director and any deputies of the director and all other peace officers of this state or any political subdivision thereof have jurisdiction of and may enforce any of the provisions of the wildlife laws.
496.610 State police to enforce wildlife laws; payment of expenses from wildlife fund; appointment of federal agents
The Department of State Police shall employ a sufficient number of state police to enforce the wildlife laws. The services and expenses of the Department of State Police incurred in the enforcement of the wildlife laws shall be paid from the State Wildlife Fund. The Superintendent of State Police may appoint special enforcement officers authorized to enfor…
496.615 Commission employees to supplement state police
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, with the approval of the Governor and Superintendent of State Police, may employ such persons as they deem necessary or expedient for the enforcement of the wildlife laws. The services and expenses of these persons are payable out of the State Wildlife Fund. It is the intention of this section and ORS 496.610 that the …
496.620 Nonliability of law enforcement officers
No person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws shall suffer any civil liability for the enforcement or attempted enforcement of any provisions of the wildlife laws or for the exercise or attempted exercise of any of the duties or privileges granted to or imposed by law upon the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or such persons.
496.625 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §12; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.630 District attorneys to prosecute criminal cases; jurisdiction of courts
Upon information or complaint of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or any person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws, district attorneys shall prosecute every criminal case in which it appears that there has been a violation of the wildlife laws or any rule promulgated pursuant thereto. Unless otherwise specifically provided, justice courts have co…
496.635 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §13; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.640 Service of process by law enforcement personnel
The persons mentioned in ORS 496.645 have all powers and rights of a peace officer in serving warrants, subpoenas or other legal process in the enforcement of the wildlife laws.
496.645 Arrest without warrant of violators; trial
Any person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws may, without warrant, arrest any person violating any of the wildlife laws, and take the person before any court having jurisdiction of the offense. The court shall proceed without delay to hear, try and determine the matter and enter judgment according to allegations and proofs.
496.650 Issuance of citation to violator
Should any person making an arrest mentioned in ORS 496.645 for the violation of the wildlife laws desire not to forthwith take the person arrested before the justice of the peace or judge having jurisdiction or desire not to immediately take the arrested person into custody, the person making the arrest may issue a citation to the person arrested.
496.655 [Repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.660 [Amended by 1971 c.658 §16; 1973 c.723 §26; repealed by 1991 c.267 §1]repealed
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496.665 Issuance of search warrants; places searched; use and disposition of seized property
Any court having jurisdiction of the offense, upon receiving proof or probable cause for believing in the concealment of any wildlife taken, killed or had in possession, under control, or shipped contrary to the wildlife laws, shall issue a search warrant and cause a search to be made in any place, and to that end cause any building, enclosure, car, automobi…
496.670 Arrests made on Sunday
The arrests mentioned in ORS 496.645 may be made on Sunday. In this event the persons arrested shall be taken before any justice of the peace or judge having jurisdiction, who shall bind over the persons arrested to appear and be proceeded against as soon as may be on week day following the arrest.
496.675 Seizure without warrant by law enforcement personnel
The persons mentioned in ORS 496.645 may at any time, without warrant, seize and take possession of: Any wildlife which has been caught, taken or killed, or had in possession or under control, which have been killed, had in possession or shipped, at any time, in any manner or for any purpose contrary to the wildlife laws. Any guns, boats, fishing or other …
496.680 Seizure of unlawful devices and unlawfully taken wildlife; forfeiture; disposition; repayment of administrative costs
All wildlife taken by, or in the possession of any person in violation of the wildlife laws, and all guns, boats, traps, fishing apparatus and implements used in angling, hunting or trapping or taking any wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws may be seized by any person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws, and may be forfeited. All wildlife shot by…
496.685 [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]repealed
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496.690 Possession of wildlife as evidence of illegal taking
The fact that any person has any wildlife, or any part thereof, in possession when it is illegal to take or have same is prima facie evidence that such person killed such wildlife illegally.
496.695 Counseling, aiding or sharing in violation
Any person who counsels, aids or assists in any violation of the wildlife laws, or shares in any of the proceeds of such violation by receiving or possessing any wildlife, shall incur the penalties provided for the person guilty of such violation.
496.700 Investigating violations; summoning witnesses
Where the State Fish and Wildlife Commission has been furnished information of the violation of any of the wildlife laws, the commission, or one especially authorized by it, may proceed to the place where the offense is said to have been committed and summon and examine under oath witnesses to ascertain the facts and to avoid useless and frivolous indictment…
496.705 Damage suits for unlawful killing of wildlife; exception; jurisdiction of courts
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute suit for the recovery of damages for the unlawful taking or killing of any of the wildlife referred to in subsection (2) of this section that are the property of the state. The damages referred to in subsection (1) of this section are as follows: Each game mammal other than moose, mountain sheep, mountai…
496.710 Compelling testimony in enforcement proceedings
In any action or proceeding for the enforcement of any of the provisions of the wildlife laws, or in any investigation before a grand jury, district attorney or other officer, or any criminal proceeding, no person shall be excused from testifying concerning any offense committed by another or by the person on the ground that the testimony of the person may i…
496.715 [Amended by 1959 c.530 §8; 1961 c.391 §1; 1971 c.186 §5; 1973 c.723 §34; 1981 s.s. c.3 §115; 1983 c.763 §50; 1987 c.905 §25; 1995 c.658 §107; repealed by 2011 c.597 §67]repealed
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496.716 Wildlife inspection stations
As used in this section: “Enforcement officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 153.005. “Food establishment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 616.695. “Taken” means killed or captured, whether inside or outside of this state. “Vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.590. “Wildlife” has the meaning given that term in ORS 496.004.…
496.730 Legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to protect wildlife from becoming habituated to humans and to protect the public against the serious health and safety risk posed by wildlife that are drawn into contact with humans and infrastructure by individuals who knowingly feed wildlife.
496.731 Written notification requiring removal of attractant for potentially habituated wildlife; exceptions
As used in this section: “Officer” means any person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws pursuant to ORS 496.605, 496.610 or 496.615. “Potentially habituated wildlife” means bear, cougar, coyote and wolf. A person who places, deposits, distributes, stores or scatters food, garbage or any other attractant so as to knowingly constitute a lure, attraction…
496.750 Wildlife Law Violator Compact
The Wildlife Violator Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I FINDINGS, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE The party states find that: Wildlife resou…
496.815 Definitions for ORS 496.815 to 496.825
As used in ORS 496.815 to 496.825: “Department” means the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Director” means the State Fish and Wildlife Director. “Person” means an individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint stock company, municipal corporations and all other political subdivisions of the State of Oregon. The federal government or…
496.820 Permit or license fee
Any person applying for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under ORS 537.150 to 537.252 or any person applying for a preliminary permit or license under ORS 543.010 to 543.610 shall pay an administration fee of $350 to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. If a person pays the administration fee under subsection (1) of this sectio…
496.825 Application fee; exception
In addition to any other fee required by law, at the time the person applies to the Water Resources Department for a license to operate a hydroelectric project under ORS 543.010 to 543.610 or for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under ORS 537.150 to 537.230, the person shall pay to the State Fish and Wildlife Director an application f…
496.830 Penalty fee
A person who fails to pay the fee required under section 4, chapter 674, Oregon Laws 1985, or the assessment under section 5, chapter 674, Oregon Laws 1985, or ORS 543.265 on the due date shall pay in addition to the assessed amount due, a penalty in the amount of one percent of the fee per month for the period that the fee is past due. The State Fish and Wi…
496.835 Oregon Fish and Wildlife Hydroelectric Fund
There is created within the State Treasury a revolving fund known as the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Hydroelectric Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The moneys in this fund are continuously appropriated for use by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in its activities related to hydroelectric projects including payment of necessary adminis…
496.850 Community outreach and education regarding recreational harvesting of shellfish
The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish and administer a program for community outreach and education to provide residents of this state with guidance and instruction regarding opportunities for the recreational harvesting of shellfish. The department shall make information readily available to schools and members of the public through: In…
496.860 Authorization to remove nonindigenous aquatic species
Notwithstanding ORS 498.042 and 509.112 and any other provision of the wildlife laws or commercial fishing laws, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize any person to remove from a specified area and dispose of a nonindigenous aquatic species if the department determines that the nonindigenous aquatic species is adversely affecting any popula…
496.905 [1967 c.604 §1; 1969 c.59 §1; 1971 c.388 §3; 1973 c.723 §35; 1979 c.477 §11; renumbered 153.710]renumbered
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496.910 [1967 c.604 §2; 1973 c.723 §36; 1979 c.477 §12; renumbered 153.705]renumbered
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496.915 [1967 c.604 §3; 1973 c.723 §37; renumbered 153.715]renumbered
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496.920 [1967 c.604 §4; 1973 c.723 §38; 1979 c.477 §13; renumbered 153.720]renumbered
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496.925 [1967 c.604 §5; renumbered 153.725]renumbered
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496.927 [1977 c.350 §2; 1979 c.477 §14; renumbered 153.730]renumbered
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496.930 [1967 c.604 §6; renumbered 153.745]renumbered
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496.935 [1967 c.604 §7; renumbered 153.750]renumbered
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496.940 [1967 c.604 §8; renumbered 153.755]renumbered
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496.945 [1967 c.604 §9; renumbered 153.760]renumbered
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496.950 [1967 c.604 §10; renumbered 153.765]renumbered
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496.951 [1995 c.545 §4; 1997 c.19 §1; 1999 c.1051 §105; 2010 c.107 §§21,23; repealed by 2011 c.597 §67]repealed
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496.990 [Amended by 1967 c.523 §1; repealed by 1973 c.723 §130]repealed
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496.992 Penalties; revocation; forfeiture
Except as otherwise provided by this section or other law, a violation of any provision of the wildlife laws, or any rule adopted pursuant to the wildlife laws, is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed with a culpable mental state. Except as otherwise provided by this section or other law, a violation of a provision of the wildlife laws, or a ru…
496.994 Obstructing the taking of wildlife prohibited
A person commits the offense of obstructing the taking of wildlife if the person, having no right to do so, interferes with the lawful taking, or the process of taking, of wildlife by another with the intent to prevent the taking. Obstructing the taking of wildlife is a Class A misdemeanor.
496.996 Attempts to take wildlife decoy as unlawful wildlife taking
A person commits the crime of unlawful taking of wildlife if: The person discharges a firearm or other hunting device, traps, or acts toward a wildlife decoy in any manner consistent with an unlawful taking of wildlife; and The wildlife decoy is under the control of law enforcement officials. As used in this section, “wildlife decoy” means any simulation …