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Hunting Dog Training Rules Revision
Competitive Hunting Dog Trials, Commercial and Individual Training for Hunting Dogs and
Raptors
Springfield 11/22/2010Clackamas 11/23/2010La Grande 11/29/2010
Bend 11/30/2010Klamath Falls 12/1/2010Central Point 12/2/2010
Boardman 12/6/2010
Presentation Outline
• Background– Reason for Revision– Current Rules
• Proposed Rules– Trials– Training
• Timeline Moving Forward
Reason for Revision
• Rules are in place allowing trials
• Several rules regulate or prohibit training activity– Much of the dog or
raptor training currently occurring is unlawful
Reason for Revision, cont.
• The Department wishes to provide rules, within the scope of its authority, which allow persons to use common methods to train hunting dogs.
Current Rules
• Wildlife, as defined, includes all species which, if viewed globally, typically exist in a wild state.– Includes domestically raised wildlife– Does not include rock pigeons
• Permit needed to release wildlife (statute)• Take of wildlife is regulated by the Fish
and Wildlife Commission
Current Trial Rules
• Division 46 only applies to Competitive Hunting Dog Trials– Permits needed from the Department when:
• wildlife is released• trial will be held during April 1 – August 14
– Domestically raised or captive wildlife may be used.
Current Training Rules
• Prohibitions on timing– Oregon Administrative Rule Division 43-0100
• Dog training is considered wildlife harassment in productive wildlife habitat during the months of April – July
– Big Game, Game Bird and Furbearer Regulations
• No person shall permit a dog to run at large or train dogs in game bird nesting habitat during the months of April - July
Current Training Rules
• Permit required to release wildlife– Issued by Wildlife District
• Commission authorizes take of wildlife– A release permit does not authorize take of
wildlife
Proposed New Rules
• Modify current rules to remove prohibitions of running or training dogs during April – July.– Statutes prohibit the unauthorized harassment
of wildlife.
Proposed New Rules, cont.
• Apply to training related to hunting wildlife• They do not apply to
– inanimate devices or bird wings– pet obedience, search and rescue or agility
training.• They do not supersede any rule regulating
private hunting preserves.
Proposed New Rules, cont.
• Establish a Wildlife Release and Take Permit– For training or trials only– No cost– Obtained from the Department
• Trial permit obtained from Wildlife District• Individual training permits obtained online
– Allows the release and take of specific game birds for trials and training
• On public lands must follow rules for public use
Rules for Releasing Wildlife• Wildlife which can be released
– Pheasants, California, bobwhite, and Coturnix quail, chukar, Hungarian, and red-legged partridge, and mallards
• Must be properly marked– Toe clip– Nasal scar– Band approved by the Department
• ODA requirements for import– Certificate of Veterinary Inspection– NPIP certified origin
Rules for Taking Wildlife
• Hunting Licensing Requirements– Per statute and administrative rule
• During hunting seasons– Follow bag limits
• Take of unmarked wildlife outside of a season is prohibited
• Competitive shooting of live birds– Prohibited by current statute
Rules for Taking Wildlife, cont.
• Waste– Wildlife released under the permits defined as
inedible• Shot restrictions
Proposed Rules - Trials
• Permit for each trial required– One permit covers all participants
• Application for permit must be received 10 business days prior
• Clarifies wildlife may be taken• Department may place conditions on or
deny permit– Written notice and opportunity for contested
case hearing
Proposed Rules - Training
• Annual Permits– Obtained online– Valid through December 31– Holder or companion may release and take
wildlife– Not more than 3 birds may be released per
hunting dog or raptor per day• Intended to prevent circumvention of hunting
season and hunting preserve regulations
Timeline
• Comments received by January 12 will be considered for incorporation into Department proposals.
• All comments received will be provided to the Commission
• Commission Rulemaking February 4, 2011– In Salem– Public testimony will be taken