635-049-0290 Fencing Standards for Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 All cervid propagation facility fences must be built and maintained in such manner as to make every reasonable effort to avoid escape by captive cervids. (1) Conventional perimeter fences must be, at a minimum, six feet above ground level for their entire length. The bottom four feet must be woven wire mesh with 6-inch vertical spacing and graduated horizontal spacing from 3-inch at the bottom to 8-inch at the top; constructed with either hinge or knotted joints; and at least 12-1/2 gauge woven wire, 12-1/2 gauge high-tensile woven wire, or nonclimbable chain link. If woven wire is used to attain the full six feet in height by overlapping, it must be overlapped one row and securely fastened at every other vertical row or woven together with cable. If supplemental wire is used to attain a height of six feet, it may be smooth, barbed, or woven wire (at least 12-1/2 gauge) with strands spaced not more than six inches apart. (2) Electric fencing materials may be used on perimeter fences only to supplement conventional fencing materials. (3) All gates in the perimeter fence must be constructed of a material that will meet or exceed the strength of the fence, and must be equipped with two latching devices. (4) Posts used in the perimeter fence must be: (a) Of material of sufficient strength to keep captive wildlife securely contained. Wooden corner posts shall be a minimum of five inches in diameter at the small end and line posts must be a wooden post with a minimum of four inches in diameter on the small end, or a metal “T” post weighing at least 1.25 pounds per foot; (b) Extended at least six feet above ground level and at least two feet below ground surface; (c) Spaced no more than 10 to 15 feet apart on medium tensile woven wire, 15 to 20 feet on high tensile woven wire, and 10 feet apart on metal “T” posts. If conditions warrant, stays or supports between posts may be required; and (d) Braced with wood or with suitable metal material properly set at all corners. (5) Cervid-proof swinging water gaps and stream crossings supported with steel cables and constructed to equal or exceed the standards of the fence are required. These crossings are subject to individual approval by department inspection. If, in the judgment of the department inspector, the crossings are inadequate to prevent ingress and egress during high water, the facility shall not pass inspection, and no cervids shall be held therein. (6) Existing Facilities: Any deviation from these standards must first be submitted in writing to the department and approved by the director. This does not apply to repairs of existing facilities as long as the repairs maintain existing standards. (7) New Facilities or Expansion of Existing Facilities: Approval of deviations from these standards must be granted by the director prior to construction. The facility shall not be occupied without prior department inspection or approval. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 497.308, 497.318, 498.002 & 498.052 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 497.308, 497.318, 498.002 & 498.052 History: DFW 15-2000, f. & cert.ef. 3-31-00 FWC 9-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-93