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635-065-0700 Rifles Hunters shall only use: (1) Any .24 caliber or larger centerfire rifle that is not fully automatic to hunt elk. Semiautomatics shall have a magazine capacity of no more than five cartridges. (2) Any centerfire rifle .22 caliber or larger that is not fully automatic to hunt pronghorn antelope, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat, or deer. Semiautomatics shall have a magazine capacity of no more than five cartridges. (3) Any rifle that is not fully automatic to hunt western gray squirrels. (4) For hunting seasons designated as any legal weapon hunts, hunters shall use only firearms or bows and arrows legal for that species: (a) A person hunting deer with either a western Oregon deer any legal weapon tag or eastern Oregon deer any legal weapon tag shall use a legal centerfire or muzzleloading rifle, or shotgun, or centerfire handgun, or bow. (b) A person hunting elk with any elk any legal weapon tag shall use a legal centerfire or muzzleloading rifle, or shotgun, or centerfire handgun, or bow. (5) Hunters shall not use tracer ammunition or full metal-jacket bullets. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 21-2023, amend filed 03/15/2023, effective 03/15/2023 DFW 180-2019, amend filed 12/19/2019, effective 12/19/2019 DFW 27-2019, amend filed 03/11/2019, effective 03/11/2019 DFW 168-2010, f. 12-29-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 71-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 4-1995, f. 1-23-95, cert. ef. 7-1-95 FWC 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-93 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 15-1989, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88 FWC 41-1987, f. & ef. 7-6-87 FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85 FWC 28, f. & ef. 7-8-83 FWC 15-1983, f. & ef. 4-19-83 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 21-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 33-1978, f. & ef. 6-30-78 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0703 Shotguns — Requirements Hunters shall use: (1) Any shotgun, including those with rifled barrels, with number 1 or larger buckshot or slugs to hunt pronghorn antelope, black bear, cougar, or deer. (2) Any shotgun, including those with rifled barrels, using slugs (single projectile) to hunt elk. (3) Any shotgun to hunt western gray squirrels. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 180-2019, amend filed 12/19/2019, effective 12/19/2019 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 FWC 28, f. & ef. 7-8-83; FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85; FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87; FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89; FWC 18-1994, f. 3-30-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94: FWC 38-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97; DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99; DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00
635-065-0710 Handguns — Requirements Hunters shall use: (1) Any centerfire handgun .22 caliber or larger that is not fully automatic to hunt pronghorn antelope, black bear, cougar, or deer. (2) Any centerfire handgun .24 caliber or larger that is not fully automatic to hunt bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat, or elk. (3) Any handgun that is not fully automatic to hunt western gray squirrels. (4) Hunters shall not use military or full metal-jacket bullets in original or altered form. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 6-2020, amend filed 01/17/2020, effective 01/17/2020 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 71-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 18-1994, f. 3-30-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 FWC 46-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93 FWC 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-93 FWC 55-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-90 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 15-1989, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88 FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85 FWC 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 28, f. & ef. 7-8-83 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 21-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0725 Other Weapons It is unlawful to hunt game mammals with a crossbow or any weapon other than those rifles, handguns, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and bows authorized. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 History: DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0730 Shooting Hours It is unlawful to hunt any game mammals from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 History: FWC 58-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-91 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77; FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79; FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80, FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81; FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81; FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81; FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82; FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85
635-065-0735 Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft It is unlawful: (1) To hunt any big game from a motor-propelled vehicle. Exception: A qualified disabled hunter may obtain an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit to hunt from a motor vehicle except while the vehicle is in motion or on any public road or highway. For the purpose of this regulation, "motor vehicle" includes All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). (2) To shoot game mammals from or with the help of any motorboat or sailboat unless the motor has been shut off and/or sail furled and movement caused by any motor or sail has stopped. (3) To hunt within eight (8) hours of having been transported by,communicating with or receiving information on the location of game mammals from a manned aircraft. (4) To use drones for the following purposes related to the pursuit of wildlife: (a) Angling; (b) Hunting; (c) Trapping; (d) Aiding angling, hunting or trapping through the use of drones to harass, track, locate or scout wildlife; and (e) Interfering in the acts of a person who is lawfully angling, hunting or trapping. (f) EXCEPTIONS allowing the use of drones for the pursuit of wildlife: (A) Subject to ORS 837.360 and 837.365, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the department’s agents and contractors may use of drones in carrying out the duties of the department; (B) The use of drones in a manner otherwise prohibited under this section if the purpose of the use is to benefit wildlife management or habitat or for the protection of property. (g) As used in this rule, “drone” means: (A) An unmanned flying machine; (B) An unmanned water-based vehicle; or (C) Any other vehicle that is able to operate in the air, in or under the water or on land, either remotely or autonomously, and without a human occupant. (5) To shoot at pronghorn antelope from a point within 50 yards of a motor-propelled vehicle including aircraft, except for qualified disabled hunters as shown in 635-065-735(1). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 179-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 DFW 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-16 DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 DFW 142-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-16-05 DFW 122-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05 DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 58-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-91 FWC 24-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-90 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88 FWC 13-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-88 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0745 Prohibited Methods It is unlawful: (1) To shoot from or across a public road, road right-of-way, or railroad right-of-way, except that persons legally hunting on closed roads within department Cooperative Travel Management Areas are not violating current prohibitions on shooting from or across a public road. (2) To hunt for or kill any wildlife for another person except as provided in ORS 498.170 for visually impaired hunters, and OAR 635-065-0090 for hunters with permanent disability permits. (3) To hunt any game mammal with dogs, except western gray squirrel. (4) To use an artificial light for hunting any wildlife, except raccoon, bobcat, and opossum provided the light is not cast from or attached to a motor vehicle. This includes laser sights or any other sights which project a beam to the target, including scopes with electronic rangefinders and scopes that receive information from a rangefinder or any electronic device. This does not include battery operated sights which only light the reticle. (5) To hunt or locate or scout for the purpose of hunting any wildlife with infrared or any other “night vision” sight or equipment except trail cameras. (6) To cast from or within 500 feet of a motor vehicle an artificial light on game mammals, predatory animals or livestock while having in possession or immediate physical presence a weapon with which the game mammals or livestock could be killed. (7) To take any game mammals with trap or snare. (8) To use any poisoning, immobilizing, or tranquilizing drug or chemical to hunt or kill any game mammal. (9) To possess or use a commericial cervid attractant that contains or is derived from cervide urine. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 180-2019, amend filed 12/19/2019, effective 12/19/2019 DFW 179-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 DFW 122-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 DFW 49-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-22-98 FWC 71-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-97 FWC 38-1995, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-95 FWC 10-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-95 FWC 90-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-8-94 FWC 18-1994, f. 3-30-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 FWC 58-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-91 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 15-1989, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88 FWC 13-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-88 FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85 FWC 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0750 Disguising Sex, Waste, and Sale It is unlawful: (1) To disguise the sex or kind of any wildlife while in the field or in transit from the field. (2) To waste any game mammal or parts thereof, except that the meat of cougar is considered inedible and need not be salvaged. The hide of a cougar must be sealed and retained. (3) To sell or offer for sale, barter, or exchange, any game mammals or parts thereof except deer, elk, and antelope hides, and shed or legally taken cervid antlers used for handcrafted items and cervid antlers which have been handcrafted as described in OAR 635-200-0050. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 18-1994, f. 3-30-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 FWC 58-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-91 FWC 24-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-90 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88 FWC 13-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-88 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0755 Trespass It is unlawful to hunt on the cultivated or enclosed land of another without permission. Enclosed land may be bounded by a fence, ditch, water, posted line or any other line indicating separation from surrounding territory. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 History: FWC 43-1985, f. & ef. 8-22-85 FWC 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 33-1980, f. & ef. 6-30-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-066-0000 Purpose and General Information (1) The purpose of these rules is to establish season dates, bag limits, areas, methods, and other restrictions for hunting black bear pursuant to ORS Chapter 496. (2) OAR chapter 635, division 066 incorporates, by reference, the requirement and tag numbers for controlled hunts for black bear hunting set out in the document entitled " 2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations,” into Oregon Administrative Rules. Therefore, persons must consult the " 2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations” in addition to OAR chapter 635, to determine all applicable requirements for the hunting of black bear. The annual Oregon Big Game Regulations are available at authorized license agents and regional, district and headquarters offices and website of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (3) Additional regulation information is available on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website at www.odfw. com . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 107-2025, amend filed 11/25/2025, effective 12/01/2025 DFW 106-2024, amend filed 12/09/2024, effective 12/09/2024 DFW 117-2023, amend filed 12/21/2023, effective 12/22/2023 DFW 160-2022, amend filed 12/29/2022, effective 12/29/2022 DFW 183-2021, amend filed 12/30/2021, effective 12/30/2021 DFW 154-2020, amend filed 12/18/2020, effective 12/18/2020 DFW 180-2019, amend filed 12/19/2019, effective 12/19/2019 DFW 179-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 DFW 24-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018 DFW 105-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-17 thru 12-31-17 DFW 20-2017, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-17 DFW 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-16 DFW 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-15 DFW 138-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-13 DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 DFW 159-2011, f. 12-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 DFW 168-2010, f. 12-29-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 DFW 140-2009, f. 11-3-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 DFW 150-2008, f. 12-18-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 DFW 118-2007, f. 10-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 DFW 127-2006, f. 12-7-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 DFW 128-2005, f. 12-1-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 DFW 122-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05 DFW 118-2003, f. 12-4-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04 DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 DFW 121-2001, f. 12-24-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 71-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 64-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89
635-066-0001 General Bear Season Text available via filing PDF that is stored in ORMS Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 13-1996, f. 3-26-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96 FWC 10-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-95 FWC 5-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-23-95 FWC 83-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-28-93 FWC 128-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-92 FWC 59-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-91 FWC 56-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-90 FWC 64-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 8-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-24-88 FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87 FWC 7-1986, f. & ef. 2-19-86 FWC 14-1985, f. & ef. 3-11-85 FWC 5-1984, f. & ef. 2-29-84 FWC 28-1983, f. & ef. 7-8-83 FWC 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83 FWC 66-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 9-24-82 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82, Renumbered from 635-065-0400 FWC 10-1981, f. & ef. 2-10-82 FWC 9-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82 FWC 20-1981, f. & ef. 6-19-81 FWC 11-1981, f. & ef. 3-31-81 FWC 6-1981, f. & ef. 1-23-81 FWC 8-1980, f. & ef. 2-27-80 FWC 28-1979, f. & ef. 8-2-79 FWC 4-1979, f. & ef. 2-6-79 FWC 17-1979, f. & ef. 3-24-78 FWC 9-1978, f. & ef. 3-7-78 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-066-0002 Controlled Black Bear Hunts Text available via filing PDF that is stored in ORMS Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 13-1996, f. 3-26-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96 FWC 10-1995, f. & cert. ef.2-3-95 FWC 5-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-23-95 FWC 83-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-28-93 FWC 128-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-92 FWC 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-91 FWC 13-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-90 FWC 64-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 3-1989, f. & cert. ef. 1-31-89 FWC 8-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-24-88 FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87 FWC 7-1986, f. & ef. 2-19-86 FWC 14-1985, f. & ef. 3-11-85 FWC 5-1984, f. & ef. 2-29-84
635-066-0010 General Season Regulations (1) Open Area: The entire state is open, except that lands within one mile of the Rogue River between Grave Creek and Lobster Creek are closed to all black bear hunting. (2) No person shall use dogs to hunt or pursue black bear. (3) No person shall use bait to attract or hunt black bear. (4) The skull of any bear taken must be presented to an ODFW office or designated collection site. The person who took the animal is responsible to have it presented, within 10 days of the kill, to be checked and marked. Skull must be unfrozen when presented for check-in. Check-in at ODFW offices must occur during normal business hours (8-5, Mon-Fri.). Hunters are required to check in the skull only, for the purpose of inspection, tagging and removal of a tooth for aging. (5) When the bear skull is presented at check-in information that must be provided includes: (a) Sex of animal, date of harvest and location of harvest including Wildlife Management Unit, and (b) Complete hunter information including the issued date and time of a paper tag or the confirmation number of an electronic tag; a completed “Wildlife Transfer Record Form” as found in the current year’s Oregon Big Game Regulations is an alternative for providing the required information. Statutory/Other Authority: 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & ORS 496.012 Statutes/Other Implemented: 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & ORS 496.012 History: DFW 160-2022, amend filed 12/29/2022, effective 12/29/2022 DFW 148-2021, temporary amend filed 09/20/2021, effective 09/20/2021 through 03/18/2022 DFW 29-2021, temporary amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 03/22/2021 through 09/17/2021 DFW 126-2020, temporary amend filed 09/21/2020, effective 09/21/2020 through 03/19/2021 DFW 30-2020, temporary amend filed 03/20/2020, effective 03/23/2020 through 09/18/2020 DFW 179-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 DFW 122-2017, amend filed 09/21/2017, effective 09/21/2017 DFW 105-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-17 thru 12-31-17 DFW 20-2017, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-17 DFW 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-16 DFW 81-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-27-16 DFW 138-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-13 DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 DFW 159-2011, f. 12-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 DFW 142-2009, f. 11-12-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 DFW 140-2009, f. 11-3-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 DFW 150-2008, f. 12-18-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 DFW 118-2007, f. 10-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 DFW 118-2003, f. 12-4-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04 DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 DFW 49-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-22-98 FWC 71-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-97 FWC 38-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97
635-066-0020 Controlled Seasons (1) Controlled hunt tags shall be issued by a controlled hunt drawing following the procedures established in OAR chapter 635, division 060. Controlled hunt tag numbers for 2026 are listed in the "2026 Oregon Big Game Regulations" and are adopted and incorporated into OAR chapter 635, division 066 by reference. (2) Persons receiving a controlled black bear tag may also purchase a general season black bear tag and one Oregon Additional Bear Tag. (3) No person shall use dogs to hunt or pursue black bear. (4) No person shall use bait to attract or hunt black bear. (5) The skull of any bear taken must be presented to an ODFW office or designated collection site. The person who took the animal is responsible to have it presented, within 10 days of the kill, to be checked and marked. Skull must be unfrozen when presented for check-in. Check-in at ODFW offices must occur during normal business hours (8–5, Mon–Fri.). Hunters are required to check in the skull only for the purpose of inspection, tagging and removal of a tooth for aging. (6) When the bear skull is presented at check-in information that must be provided includes: 1) date of harvest and location of harvest including Wildlife Management Unit, and 2) complete hunter information including the issued date and time of a paper tag or the confirmation of an electronic tag; a completed “Wildlife Transfer Record Form” as found in the current year’s Oregon Big Game Regulations is an alternative for providing the required information. (7) All land within one mile of the Rogue River between Grave Creek and Lobster Creek is closed to bear hunting. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: DFW 107-2025, amend filed 11/25/2025, effective 12/01/2025 DFW 106-2024, amend filed 12/09/2024, effective 12/09/2024 DFW 117-2023, amend filed 12/21/2023, effective 12/22/2023 DFW 154-2020, amend filed 12/18/2020, effective 12/18/2020 DFW 180-2019, amend filed 12/19/2019, effective 12/19/2019 DFW 179-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 DFW 24-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018 DFW 20-2017, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-17 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97; DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99; DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99; DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01; DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03; DFW 118-2007, f. 10-31-07, c ert. ef. 1-1-08; DFW 150-2008, f. 12-18-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
635-067-0001 General Information Text available via filing PDF that is stored in ORMS Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162 History: FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 35-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96 FWC 40-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-94 FWC 65-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 11-1987, f. & ef. 3-6-87 FWC 29-1986, f. & ef. 7-23-86 FWC 21-1985, f. & ef. 5-7-85 FWC 16-1984, f. 4-6-84, ef. 4-15-84 FWC 15-1983, f. & ef. 4-19-83 FWC 21-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82