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635-078-0008 District Emergency Hunts (1) Upon determination that acute game mammal or wild turkey damage to agriculture or other resources is occurring, or a positive wildlife disease detection requires additional sampling or population reductions, and that an emergency exists requiring an immediate response to alleviate the damage situation or address disease monitoring or management, the commission authorizes district wildlife biologists to issue permits and tags for taking pronghorn antelope, deer, elk, or wild turkey in designated areas from August 1 to March 31; and taking cougar (mountain lion) and black bear in designated areas all year. For any such hunt, the director shall specify: (a) The manner of taking game mammals or wild turkey. (b) Numbers and sex to be taken. (2) Districts are authorized to use no more than 250 hunters in aggregate, per county to alleviate emergency damage between August 1–March 31 annually. Additional hunters must be authorized by the Director or the Commission. (3) The director shall notify the commission of the results of any hunts set forth in section (1) if this rule. 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 80-2024, amend filed 09/16/2024, effective 09/16/2024 DFW 131-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 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 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 17-1996, f. 4-10-96, cert. ef. 4-15-96 FWC 46-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93 FWC 52-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-92 FWC 15-1992, f. 3-10-92, cert. ef. 3-13-92 (and corrected 3-13-92)
635-078-0011 Determining Eligibility (1) The method of determining who shall be eligible to participate in the emergency hunts set forth in section (1) of this rule shall be as follows: (a) Hunters who wish to be eligible for emergency hunts shall have their names placed on the emergency hunt list for the county in which they wish to hunt: the list is to be effective for one year. Each hunter must have a valid hunting license. Each hunter less than 18 years of age shall be accompanied by a responsible adult (21 years of age or older) when hunting. Applications will be accepted and kept on file at the headquarters office of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR, 97302. Beginning July 1 of each year, the hunter's name will be placed on the eligible list. No fee is required for applicants to be placed on the emergency hunt list. Applications may be made on a form available at Department offices and up to two hunters may apply on the form as a party. Each applicant shall list their name, address and telephone number where they can be contacted and the county for which they are applying. (b) At such time as the Department determines that a need for such emergency hunt exists, those numbers of hunters for which permits are available shall be notified to obtain their permits from regional or district office of the Department. Hunt lists will be prioritized by a random sort of the applications received during July of each year. Applications received after July 31 each year will be prioritized as received. (2) It is unlawful to take game mammals or wild turkey in and during the emergency hunt set forth in section (1) of this rule without having an emergency hunt permit/tag authorized for the species, area, and season on one's person. (3) Upon killing a game mammal or wild turkey pursuant to these rules, the hunter shall immediately notify the local Department representative (or designee), and pay the appropriate fee for the tag required. Unfilled tags must be returned to the issuing office within five business days after the closing date of the hunt printed on the tag. (4) Eligibility and fees for such tags shall be the same as the tag fees established by species in ORS 497.112. 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 154-2020, amend filed 12/18/2020, effective 12/18/2020 DFW 69-2015, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-15 DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 DFW 22-2012, f. 3-14-12, cert. ef. 4-1-12 DFW 53-2005, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-05 DFW 131-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05
635-079-0000 Purpose These rules implement HB 2971, enacted by the 2007 Legislative Assembly, which authorized appointment of agents, subject to the Department’s direction and control, to assist the Department in its official duties by pursuing black bear and/or cougar with dogs. These rules authorize two classes of agents: (1) volunteer agents; and (2) private contractors hired by the Department on personal services contracts — for responding to specific conflict or management actions consistent with the Oregon cougar and bear management plans and/or to work on specific research projects. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 498.164 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 2971 (Ch.143 & OL 2007) History: DFW 12-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-08
635-079-0005 Selection (1) Any person applying for appointment as a black bear and/or cougar agent for the Department must submit a completed volunteer application form providing at least the following: (a) The person’s name, contact information and employment history; (b) A detailed description of the person’s experience in pursuing or hunting wildlife with dogs; (c) A detailed description of the person’s experience with firearms, first aid and the use of all-terrain vehicles, four wheel drive pickups, and snowmobiles; (d) Consent to run a criminal records check on the person, including a fingerprint check; (e) A detailed description of the person’s tracking dogs, including their training history, licensing status, canine immunization records, and the locations, timing and species of wildlife the dogs have pursued; (g) A current certified copy of his or her motor vehicle records; and (g) A detailed description of available equipment that can be used while pursuing or hunting cougar or bear with dogs. (2) The Department shall review the person’s application materials, run state and national criminal records checks on the person, hold an in-person interview, and determine whether the person meets the following criteria: (a) Is not awaiting prosecution for and has not been convicted of any felony or any violation of the animal cruelty, animal abuse, or domestic abuse laws; (b) Is not awaiting prosecution for and has not been convicted of a wildlife violation involving the illegal take of wildlife; (c) Is not awaiting prosecution for and has not been convicted of aiding in the illegal take of wildlife; (d) Is not awaiting prosecution for and has not been convicted of any wildlife violation involving the use of dogs; (e) Is not awaiting prosecution for and has not been convicted of any violation involving illegal drugs or alcohol abuse; (f) Has not had his or her hunting or fishing license suspended for a wildlife violation; (g) Would be available to respond to assignment by the Department; (h) Is skilled in the safe use of firearms, all terrain vehicles, four wheel drive pickups, and snowmobiles; (i) Has a basic understanding of first aid; (j) Understands and respects basic principles of wildlife management; and (k) Currently holds an Oregon driver’s license. (3) The Department will consider the experience level of the person for each of the criteria listed in paragraph (2) and will use that information to select individuals suitable for appointment as an agent. (a) The Department will review any violations on the person’s record. (b) The Department retains discretion to determine how many agents to appoint and which applicants would best represent the state of Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 498.164 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 2971 (Ch.143 & OL 2007) History: DFW 12-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-08
635-080-0000 Wildlife Units For the purpose of managing Oregon's wildlife, the State has been divided into separate described areas. These areas are called wildlife units. Whenever reference is made to a unit by name or designated number in any rule of the department, the area description provided in division 080 shall apply, unless otherwise specified by the given rule. Areas described within a Wildlife Unit as a subunit are also described by a number which includes the Wildlife Unit number as its last two digits. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0010 Saddle Mountain Unit The Saddle Mountain Unit, Number 10, is that area beginning at the mouth of Columbia River, east along state line to mouth of Clatskanie River; south along Clatskanie River to town of Clatskanie; south on State Highway 47 to Timber-Vernonia Highway; southwest on Timber-Vernonia Highway to U.S. Highway 26; northwest on U.S. Highway 26 to State Highway 53 at Necanicum Junction; southwest on State Highway 53 to North Fork Nehalem River; southwest along North Fork Nehalem River and north shoreline of Nehalem Bay to Pacific Ocean; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to state line at mouth of Columbia River, point of beginning. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 History: FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0011 Scappoose Unit The Scappoose Unit, number 11, is that area beginning at Vernonia; northeast on State Highway 47 to Clatskanie; north along Clatskanie River to state line in Columbia River; southeast along state line to Willamette River; southwest along Willamette River to Multnomah Channel; northwest along Multnomah Channel to U.S. Highway 30 at Sauvie Island bridge; northwest on U.S. Highway 30 to Cornelius Pass Road; southwest on Cornelius Pass Road to U.S. Highway 26; northwest on U.S. Highway 26 to State Highway 6; west on State Highway 6 to Glenwood; northwest on Glenwood-Timber-Vernonia Highway to State Highway 47; north on State Highway 47 to Vernonia, point of beginning. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0012 Wilson Unit The Wilson Unit, number 12, is that area beginning on the north shore line at the mouth of Tillamook Bay; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to north shoreline of Nehalem Bay; northeast along north shoreline of Nehalem Bay and North Fork Nehalem River to State Highway 53 bridge; northeast on State Highway 53 to U.S. Highway 26 at Necanicum Junction; southeast on U.S. Highway 26 to Timber-Glenwood Highway; south on Timber-Glenwood Highway to Glenwood; southwest on State Highway 6 to Wilson River at Mills Bridge; west along Wilson River and north shoreline of Tillamook Bay to mouth, point of beginning. 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 17-1996, f. 4-10-96, cert. ef. 4-15-96 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0014 Trask Unit The Trask Unit, number 14, is that area beginning at McMinnville; southwest on State Highway 18 to Salmon River; west along Salmon River to Pacific Ocean; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to north shoreline at mouth of Tillamook Bay; east along north shoreline of Tillamook Bay and Wilson River to State Highway 6 at Mills Bridge; northeast on State Highway 6 to State Highway 8 near Gales Creek; southeast on State Highway 8 to State Highway 47 at Forest Grove; south on State Highway 47 to State Highway 99W; southwest on State Highway 99W to McMinnville, point of beginning. 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 17-1996, f. 4-10-96, cert. ef. 4-15-96 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0015 Willamette Unit The Willamette Unit, number 15, is that area beginning at Sandy; southwest on State Highway 211 to State Highway 213; southwest on State High way 213 to Cascade Highway at Silverton; south on the Cascade Highway to State Highway 22; east on State Highway 22 to Mehama; south to Lyons; south and west on State Highway 226 to Richardson Gap Road east of Scio; south on Richardson Gap Road to Baptist Church Drive; east on Baptist Church Drive to Kowitz Road; south on Kowitz Road to Lacomb Road; west on Lacomb Road to Brewster Roads; south on Brewster Road to State Highway 34; west on State Highway 34 to Interstate Highway 5; south on Interstate Highway 5 to Belt Line Road; west and south on Belt Line Road to State Highway 126; west on State Highway 126 to Poodle Creek Road; north on Poodle Creek Road to State Highway 36; northeast on State Highway 36 to Territorial Road near Cheshire; north on Territorial Road to Monroe; north on State Highway 99W to Dawson Road (County Road 45200); west on Dawson Road to Bellfountain; north on Bellfountain Road to Decker Road at In vale School; west on Decker Road to State Highway 34; northeast on State Highway 34 to Corvallis; north on State Highway 99W to Airlie Road (No. 7) at Suver; northwesterly on Airlie Road to State Highway 223; north on State Highway 223 to Perrydale Road at Dallas; north on Perrydale Road to State Highway 22; northwest on State Highway 22 to State Highway 18; northeast on State Highway 18 to State Highway 99W; north on State Highway 99W to State Highway 47; north on State Highway 47 to State Highway 8; northwest on State Highway 8 to State Highway 6; east on State Highway 6 to U.S. Highway 26; southeast on U.S. Highway 26 to Cornelius Pass Road; northeast on Cornelius Pass Road to U.S. Highway 30; southeast on U.S. Highway 30 to Multnomah Channel at the Sauvie Island bridge; southeast along Multnomah Channel to Willamette River; northeast down Willamette River to state line in the Columbia River; southeast along state line to Sandy River; southeast up Sandy River to Teneyck Road; south on Teneyck Road to Sandy, point of beginning. 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 128-2005, f. 12-1-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 23-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 FWC 21-1979, f. & ef. 6-5-79 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0016 Santiam Unit The Santiam Unit, number 16, is that area beginning at Lebanon; north on Brewster Road to Lacomb Road; east on Lacomb Road to Kowitz Road; north on Kowitz Road to Baptist Church Drive; west on Baptist Church Drive to Richardson Gap Road; north on Richardson Gap Road to State Highway 226; northeast on State Highway 226; west on State Highway 22 to Cascade Highway near Stayton; north on Cascade Highway to State Highway 213 at Silverton; northeast on State Highway 213 to State Highway 211; northeast on State Highway 211 to Sandy; north on Teneyck Road to Sandy River; northwest down Sandy River to state line in Columbia River; northeast along state line to Multnomah-Hood River County line; southeast along Multnomah-Hood River County line to Lolo Pass; southeast along Pacific Crest Trail to Barlow Pass; west on Highway 35 to Highway 26; southeast on Highway 26 to junction of Highway 216; west and then south along the west boundary of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO) (McQuinn Strip line) to summit of Mt. Jefferson; south along the west CTWSRO boundary and the Cascade crest (Jefferson/Linn Co. line) to the junction of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in Township 11 South Range 8 East Sec 17 then south on PCT to U.S. Highway 20/126 at Santiam Pass. PCT west on U.S. Highway 20 to Lebanon; point of beginning. (The McQuinn Strip portion of the White River Unit and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation was closed to public hunting September 21, 1992 until further notice). 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 168-2010, f. 12-29-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 DFW 128-2005, f. 12-1-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 6-1995, f. 1-23-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95 FWC 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-93 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0017 Stott Mountain Unit The Stott Mountain Unit, number 17, is that area beginning at Dallas; south on State Highway 223 to Gardner Road (No. 865); northwest on Gardner Road and Bridgeport Road (No. 864) to Falls City; west on Valsetz Road to South Fork of Siletz River; downstream along South Fork of Siletz River, main Siletz River and north shoreline of Siletz Bay to Pacific Ocean; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to mouth of Salmon River; east along Salmon River to State Highway 18 near Rose Lodge; east on State Highway 18 to State Highway 22 near Valley Junction; southeast on State Highway 22 to Perrydale Road; south on Perrydale Road to State Highway 223 at Dallas, point of beginning. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 23-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 FWC 21-1979, f. & ef. 6-5-79 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0018 Alsea Unit The Alsea Unit, number 18, is that area beginning at Corvallis; southwest on State Highway 34 to Decker Road; southeast on Decker Road to Bell fountain Road; south on Bellfountain Road to Bellfountain; east on Dawson Road (County Road 45200) to State Highway 99W; south on State Highway 99W to Monroe; south on Territorial Road to State Highway 36; southwest on State Highway 36 to north shoreline of Triangle Lake; southwest along Triangle Lake shoreline, Lake Creek, Siuslaw River and north shoreline of Siuslaw Bay to Pacific Ocean; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to north shoreline of Siletz Bay; easterly along north shoreline of Siletz Bay, Siletz River and South Fork of Siletz River to Valsetz; east on Valsetz-Falls City main county road to Falls City; southeast along Bridgeport Road (No. 864), Gardner Road (No. 865) and Airlie Road (No. 7) to State Highway 99W; south on State Highway 99W to Corvallis, point of beginning. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 23-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 FWC 21-1979, f. & ef. 6-5-79 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0019 McKenzie Unit The McKenzie Unit, Number 19, is that area beginning at Lebanon, east on U.S. Highway 20 to Pacific Crest Trail; south along Pacific Crest Trail to State Highway 58; northwest on State Highway 58 to Interstate Highway 5; north on Interstate Highway 5 to State Highway 34; east on State Highway 34 to Lebanon, point of beginning. 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 6-1995, f. 1-23-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0020 Siuslaw Unit The Siuslaw Unit, number 20, is that area beginning at Interstate 5-Belt Line Road junction north of Eugene; south on Interstate 5 to Drain junction and State Highway 99; southwest on State Highway 99 to Drain; west on State Highway 38 to Umpqua River at Elkton; west along Umpqua River and south shoreline of Winchester Bay to Pacific Ocean; north along Pacific Ocean coastline to north shoreline of Siuslaw Bay; northeast along north shoreline of Siuslaw Bay, Siuslaw River, Lake Creek and north shoreline of Triangle Lake to State Highway 36; south on State Highway 36 to Poodle Creek junction; south on Poodle Creek Road to State Highway 126; east on State Highway 126 to Belt Line Road; northeast on Belt Line Road to Interstate 5, point of beginning. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0021 Indigo Unit The Indigo Unit, number 21, is that area beginning at Oakridge; southeast on State Highway 58 to Pacific Crest Trail; south along Pacific Crest Trail to State Highway 138; north and west on State Highway 138 to Toketee junction; north on Toketee Road to North Umpqua River; west along North Umpqua River to Dixonville-Albany main power transmission line; north on Dixonville-Albany main power transmission line to Shoestring Road; east on Shoestring Road .8-mile to London Road; north on London Road and South 6th Street to Interstate Highway 5; north on Interstate Highway 5 to State Highway 58; southeast on State Highway 58 to Oakridge, point of beginning. 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 168-2010, f. 12-29-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 6-1995, f. 1-23-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 21-1979, f. & ef. 6-5-79 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77
635-080-0022 Dixon Unit The Dixon Unit, number 22, is that area beginning at Shady Cove; northwest on State Highway 227 to Dixonville-Hanna Nickel main power transmission line at a point approximately two miles west of Days Creek; north along main power transmission line to North Umpqua River; east along North Umpqua River to Toketee; south on Toketee Road to State Highway 138; east and south on State Highway 138 to State Highway 230; southwest on State Highway 230 to State Highway 62; southwest on State Highway 62 to Shady Cove, point of beginning. 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 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 FWC 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 26-1978, f. & ef. 5-26-78 FWC 119, f. & ef. 6-3-77