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635-062-0045 Facility Requirements (1) A holder of an Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (and any subpermittee) must maintain wildlife held for rehabilitation in a humane manner by: (a) Providing a level of care meeting the Minimum Standards set by The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (IWRC/NWRA) in 2012 unless different standards are established in Exhibit 1 Caging and Enclosure Standards for the Rehabilitation of Black Bears and Ungulates (635-062-0025). This is to prevent distress from captivity, injury, sickness, neglect or disease and be used as guidelines for the care and housing of rehabilitated wildlife which, at the minimum, include but is not limited to the following; (A) Appropriate food for each species and water of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth, healing, or maintenance of body weight shall be provided; (B) Shelter sufficient to protect from adverse elements, protect from predators, to prevent escape, and injury. Any other requirement particular to the survival of the animal shall also be provided; (C) Sufficient space for exercise necessary for the health, rehabilitation and eventual release of the animal shall be provided; (D) Confinement areas shall be cleaned and kept free from excess food or fecal waste or other contaminants which could affect the health of the animal; (E) Wildlife under rehabilitation will be maintained in a separate enclosure from regular human or domestic animal activity. Outdoor facilities must have visual barriers or adequate distance between wildlife and humans and domestic animals to prevent psychological and physical stress or habituation to care givers; (F) Wildlife may not be restrained with a chain, rope, tape, hobbles or similar holding devices except for jesses used for holding raptors and during procedures required for safe handling. (2) The permittee may receive from the Department and possess at the wildlife rehabilitation facility dead wildlife for the purpose of feeding wildlife in rehabilitation. Deceased wildlife received for purposes of feeding wildlife rehabilitation patients may not be used for human consumption. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 History: DFW 163-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-15
635-062-0050 Facilities Subject to Inspection Facilities for care of birds, mammals, amphibians, or reptiles by the holder of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit or by any subpermittee are subject to inspection by any Department employee or Oregon State Police officer. (1) Inspection may take place without warrant or notice. (2) Unless prompted by emergency or other exigent circumstances, facility inspections will be limited to regular and usual business hours, including weekends. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 History: DFW 163-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-15
635-062-0055 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements (1) The holder of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit and any subpermittee must maintain accurate and up-to-date records of rehabilitation activities concerning any bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile in their care for a minimum of three years following release or other disposition of the animal. Such records must include: (a) Name, physical address (if provided) and affiliation of person picking up and delivering wildlife for rehabilitation; (b) Wildlife category (bird, raptor, mammal, etc.); (c) Species (common name, genus and species); (d) Age (if known); (e) Gender (if known); (f) Description and extent of injury, sickness or reason animal is held by permittee; (g) Wildlife Collection location or site of origin; (h) Date animal was admitted or received by permittee; (i) Subpermittee name associated with animal case; and (j) Final disposition (release into wild, euthanized, died, transferred, etc.), including date and location with authorizing documents from the local Department district wildlife biologist for appropriate cases. (2) Each permittee must submit current rehabilitation records of required information in a legible document twice per year, by July 31 and January 31, to the Department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 497.298, ORS 497.308, ORS 497.312, ORS 497.318, ORS 498.022, ORS 498.029, ORS 498.052, ORS 498.222 & ORS 498.242 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 497.298, ORS 497.308, ORS 497.312, ORS 497.318, ORS 498.022, ORS 498.029, ORS 498.052, ORS 498.222 & ORS 498.242 History: DFW 163-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-15
635-062-0060 Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Permit (1) If a holder of Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (or subpermittee) violates any requirement of these Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit rules, the Department may revoke or decline permit renewal and any birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles being held may be confiscated by law enforcement personnel. (2) If a permittee fails to receive and rehabilitate wildlife for greater than 180 consecutive days, the Department may revoke (or decline to renew) the permit. The Department may choose to not revoke the permit if the permittee has completed the requisite 12 continuing education hours during the preceding 2 year period. In addition, the Department will consider extenuating circumstances on a case by case basis if presented to the Department in writing within 10 days following notification of permit revocation. If the Department revokes or declines to renew a permit under this subsection, a permittee who seeks renewal of the permit must comply with all requirements and conditions in 635-062-0210 including, but not limited to, retaking and passing the ODFW Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit test and submitting to a facility inspection. (3) The Department may revoke or decline to renew a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit if the permittee or subpermittee: fails to report or release wildlife, including species approved on the permit and restricted wildlife, as directed by the Department and these rules; or (a) is convicted of, or admits to a violation of, any wildlife law, or any rule, order or permit issued under the wildlife laws within 5 years of application. (4) Upon revocation or non-renewal of a permit, law enforcement personnel will confiscate any wildlife held. (5) A permittee may appeal revocation or non-renewal of a permit through a contested case hearing. The request for a contested case hearing on a proposed revocation must be received by the Department within 21 days after service of notice (or 90 days for emergency revocations). The request for hearing on a proposed non-renewal must be received by the Department within 60 days of notice. Final Orders in contested case hearings will be issued by the Department Director. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.430, 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242 History: DFW 163-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-15
635-064-0000 Purpose These rules define the prohibition of hunting privately held exotic and game mammals. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012 & 496.138 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012 & 496.138 History: DFW 26-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-26-99
635-064-0010 Privately Held Exotic and Game Mammals It is unlawful to hunt, kill, or attempt to hunt or kill, exotic mammals (as defined in OAR 635, division 56) or game mammals (as defined in OAR 635, division 45) held or obtained by private parties; however: (1) Any person may slaughter such an animal for meat, leather, or fur production; (2) Any person may euthanize such an animal for scientific, health, safety or other valid husbandry concerns; and (3) The department's Wildlife Division Director may authorize any person to hunt or kill such an animal if the Division Director determines it would be in the best interest of sound wildlife management. The Division Director may impose conditions on such authorizations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012 & 496.138 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012 & 496.138 History: DFW 26-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-26-99
635-065-0001 Purpose and General Information (1) The purpose of these rules is to establish license and tag requirements, limits, areas, methods and other restrictions for hunting game mammals pursuant to ORS Chapter 496. (2) OAR Chapter 635, Division 065 incorporates, by reference, the requirements for hunting game mammals set out in the document entitled 2025 Oregon Big Game Regulations,” into Oregon Administrative Rules. Therefore, persons must consult the ”2025 Oregon Big Game Regulations” in addition to OAR chapter 635, to determine all applicable requirements for game mammals. The annual Oregon Big Game Regulations are available at hunting 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. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] 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 25-2025, amend filed 04/03/2025, effective 04/03/2025 DFW 30-2024, amend filed 04/24/2024, effective 04/24/2024 DFW 98-2023, temporary amend filed 09/20/2023, effective 09/20/2023 through 02/29/2024 DFW 21-2023, amend filed 03/15/2023, effective 03/15/2023 DFW 29-2022, amend filed 03/21/2022, effective 03/21/2022 DFW 31-2021, amend filed 03/23/2021, effective 03/23/2021 DFW 53-2020, temporary amend filed 05/04/2020, effective 05/05/2020 through 10/06/2020 DFW 42-2020, temporary amend filed 04/09/2020, effective 04/10/2020 through 10/06/2020 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 24-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018 DFW 81-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-27-16 DFW 22-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-16 thru 9-20-16 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 88-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-3-03 thru 12-31-03 DFW 85-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-27-03 thru 2-23-04 Reverted to DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 DFW 9-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-28-03 thru 6-16-03 DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 Reverted to DFW 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 3-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-3-02 thru 1-23-02 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 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89 FWC 38-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-88
635-065-0006 General License Requirement A person may obtain and possess only one valid annual hunting license per calendar year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 & 496 History: DFW 122-2004, f. 12-21-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89
635-065-0011 Mandatory Reporting Deadlines and Penalty All big game tag holders, except for bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat, and all turkey tag holders are required to report hunting effort and harvest. (1) Reporting deadlines for 2023-2024 seasons are as follows: (a) January 31, 2024: For hunts ending between April 1 and December 31, 2023. (b) April 15, 2024: For hunts ending between January 1 and March 31, 2024. (2) Any person with any deer or elk tag for hunts and seasons listed in the 2024 Oregon Big Game Regulations pamphlet, issued through the Electronic Licensing System, that fails to report by deadlines established in OAR 635-065-0011(1) will not be able to obtain a license to hunt game mammals or game birds in Oregon without paying a penalty. (a) The penalty will be assessed beginning December 1, 2024 with purchase of a 2025 license. (b) The penalty fee amount is $25. (3) Reporting deadlines for 2024-2025 seasons are as follows: (a) January 31, 2025: For hunts ending between April 1 and December 31, 2024. (b) April 15, 2025: For hunts ending between January 1 and March 31, 2025. (4) Any person with any deer or elk tag for hunts and seasons listed in the 2025 Oregon Big Game Regulations pamphlet, issued through the Electronic Licensing System, that fails to report by deadlines established in OAR 635-065-0011(1) will not be able to obtain a license to hunt game mammals or game birds in Oregon without paying a penalty. (a) The penalty will be assessed beginning December 1, 2025 with purchase of a 2026 license. (b) The penalty fee amount is $25. 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 25-2025, amend filed 04/03/2025, effective 04/03/2025 DFW 30-2024, amend filed 04/24/2024, effective 04/24/2024 DFW 21-2023, amend filed 03/15/2023, effective 03/15/2023 DFW 29-2022, amend filed 03/21/2022, effective 03/21/2022 DFW 31-2021, amend filed 03/23/2021, effective 03/23/2021 DFW 25-2020, amend filed 03/09/2020, effective 03/09/2020 DFW 1-2019, temporary amend filed 01/03/2019, effective 01/03/2019 through 07/01/2019 DFW 24-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018 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 10-2013, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-13 DFW 147-2012, f. 12-18-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
635-065-0012 Mandatory Florescent Orange Garments No person younger than 18 years of age shall hunt with any firearm any game mammal or upland game bird (excluding turkey) unless the person is wearing in a manner visible from all directions a hat or exterior garment of fluorescent orange. “Exterior garment” means a shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater. Fluorescent orange camouflage patterns are acceptable. “Hat” means any head covering. Not subject to this rule are: (1) Department employees and agents and the Oregon State Police while acting in their official capacities. (2) Persons taking wildlife for damage under authority of ORS 498.012. (3) Persons taking a wolf or wolves under authority of OAR chapter 635, division 110. (4) Persons taking helpless or crippled wildlife under authority of ORS 498.016. Statutory/Other Authority: 496.012, 496.138 & 496.162 Statutes/Other Implemented: 496.012, 496.138 & 496.162 History: DFW 91-2011, f. 7-12-11, cert. ef. 8-1-11
635-065-0101 Buck Deer Seasons (1) A person hunting deer during the general buck season in the open area listed under the western Oregon deer season described in OAR 635, division 068 shall have on their person a General Any Legal Weapon Western Oregon Tag. (2) A person hunting in a season authorized by a controlled hunt tag shall have on their person the deer tag required for that area. 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 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 FWC 38-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 FWC 7-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-96 FWC 20-1991, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-91 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 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 37-1982, f. & ef. 6-25-82 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
635-065-0201 Elk Seasons (1) A person hunting bull elk during either the first or second period of the general bull season in the open area listed under Rocky Mountain elk seasons in the Big Game Regulations shall have on their person a corresponding Rocky Mountain elk any legal weapon tag. (2) A person hunting bull elk during general bull season in the open areas listed under the Coast elk seasons in the Big Game Regulations shall have on their person a corresponding Coast elk any legal weapon tag. (3) A person hunting bull elk during the general bull elk season in the open area listed under the West Cascade elk season in the Big Game Regulations shall have on their person a General West Cascade elk any legal weapon tag. (4) A person hunting antlerless elk during the general antlerless elk season in an open area listed under the General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag shall have on their person a General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & ORS 496.012 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.138, 496.146, 496.162 & ORS 496.012 History: DFW 21-2023, amend filed 03/15/2023, effective 03/15/2023 DFW 28-2020, minor correction filed 03/10/2020, effective 03/10/2020 DFW 25-2020, amend filed 03/09/2020, effective 03/09/2020 DFW 30-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-00 DFW 92-1999, f. 12-8-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 38-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97 FWC 9-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-97 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 41-1987, f. & ef. 7-6-87 FWC 35-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86 FWC 34-1984, f. & ef. 7-24-84 FWC 28, f. & ef. 7-8-83 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 6-1979, f. & ef. 2-6-79 FWC 33-1978, f. & ef. 6-30-78 FWC 123, f. & ef. 6-9-77
635-065-0301 General Black Bear Season Any person hunting bear during the general black bear season in the open area listed under general black bear season described in OAR chapter 635, division 066 shall have on their person an unused general season black bear tag or an unused Additional Bear Tag. 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 25-2020, amend filed 03/09/2020, effective 03/09/2020 DFW 140-2009, f. 11-3-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 DFW 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-03 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 FWC 38-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97 FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89
635-065-0635 Winter Range Closure Areas The following winter closures shall be effective during the specified periods each year: (1) Tumalo Winter Range: December 1 through March 31, -- That part of the Upper Deschutes Unit as follows: 125 square miles in Townships 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 South, Ranges 10 and 11 East. (2) Bear Valley: Closed to motor vehicle use year round -- That part of the Keno Unit as follows: six square miles in Township 40 South, Ranges 7 and 8 East. (3) Lost River: December 1 through April 15 -- That part of the Klamath Falls Unit as follows: 6 square miles in Township 39 South, Ranges 11, 11-1/2, and 12 East. (4) Lost River: December 1 through April 15 -- That part of the Interstate Unit as follows: 6 square miles in Township 41 South, Range 14 East. (5) Cabin Lake-Silver Lake: December 1 through March 31 -- That part of the Paulina Unit as follows: 342 square miles in Townships 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 South, Ranges 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 East. (6) Spring Creek Winter Range: December 15 through April 30 -- That part of the Starkey Unit as follows: 14 square miles in Townships 2 and 3 South, Range 36 East. (7) McCarty Winter Range: December 15 through March 31 -- That part of the Starkey Unit as follows: 12 square miles in Townships 4 and 5 South, Ranges 34 and 35 East. (8) Metolius Winter Range: December 1 through March 31-- That part of the Metolius Unit as follows: 101 square miles in Townships 11, 12, 13, and 14 South and Ranges 11 and 12 East. (9) Bryant Mountain: November 1 through April 15 -- That part of the Klamath Falls Unit as follows: 50 square miles in Townships 39, 40, and 41 South and Ranges 12 and13 East. 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 30-2024, amend filed 04/24/2024, effective 04/24/2024 DFW 72-2023, temporary amend filed 07/27/2023, effective 07/27/2023 through 01/22/2024 DFW 21-2023, amend filed 03/15/2023, effective 03/15/2023 DFW 159-2011, f. 12-14-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 DFW 42-2007, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-07 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 82-2000, f. 12-21-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 DFW 30-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-00 DFW 47-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-99 DFW 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-99 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 FWC 18-1996, f. 4-10-96, cert. ef. 8-1-96 FWC 4-1995, f. 1-23-95, cert. ef. 7-1-95 FWC 18-1994, f. 3-30-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 FWC 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-93
635-065-0655 Unit Boundary Requirements Any person hunting in a season which is defined by a unit or units description shall abide by unit boundaries as described by the Oregon Wildlife Unit Map and descriptions under OAR 635, division 080. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 496 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 & 496 History: FWC 63-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89