Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) In cities where the Department determines
the deer or elk population does constitute a public nuisance as defined in ORS
498.012,
or it presents health, safety or property damage concerns, the Department will:
(a) Designate dates when take is
allowed.
(b) Determine the number
and sex of deer or elk to be taken. The number of deer or elk taken should not
exceed the number necessary to reduce the population to a level that no longer
constitutes a public nuisance.
(c)
Issue the appropriate kill permit(s) to the city.
(2) The city is responsible to:
(a) Designate areas within city limits where
deer or elk are to be taken.
(b)
Designate the manner of taking deer or elk, which may be by use of firearms or
by live capture;
(A) It is unlawful to use any
poisoning, immobilizing, or tranquilizing drug or chemical to take or euthanize
deer or elk for purposes of population control.
(B) If live capture methods are used, traps
must be checked at least once per day, animals must be immediately euthanized
and not relocated or released.
(C)
Cities and agents must follow Department approved capture methodology, and
handling requirements.
(D) Methods
for humane euthanasia must comply with most recent version of American
Veterinary Medical Association standards;
(E) Non-lead ammunition must be used if
animals are euthanized with a firearm.
(c) Designate an agent(s) with appropriate
qualifications to take deer and elk.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
496.012,
496.012,
498.002,
498.006,
498.012,
Or Laws 2017, ch 331, § 1-3, compiled as a note after ORS
498.012
& Senate Bill 761 (2021)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
496.012,
496.012,
498.002,
498.006,
498.012,
Or Laws 2017, ch 331, § 1-3, compiled as a note after ORS
498.012
& Senate Bill 761 (2021)
