2010 Suspend Water Fowl Nesting Golden Gardens Dog Training

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. �E .ft A DIVISION OF PUBUCSNORKS 1820 ROOSEVELT BLVD EUGENE, OREGON 47402 (541 ) 682.4801 FAX (541) 6824882 '�YNYs'.EO6cNE47R.GOl'jPARKS PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING PARK OPERATIONS URBAN FORESTRY NATURAL 45GURCES May 18, 2010 To: all 2010 Golden Gardens Dog Training Permit holders, On Monday May 17 a dog training permit holder for Golden Gardens Park was confronted by two Oregon State Police Officers who required the dog trainer to cease training activities. The OSPD officers cited Oregon Law which forbids allowing dogs at large or dog training in areas of nesting game birds between April 1 Sc and July 31 Regarding the definition of a nesting area, I was told that the fact we do have both newborn geese and ducks at Golden Gardens Parks would satisfactorily meet that criteria. OSPD did not issue a citation to the dog trainer at the site but stated that one could be issued. Upon further discussion with local OSPD I was informed they feel this law applies to all lands within the state whether privately or publicly held. OSPD referred me to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for further information. OF &W staff confirmed both the existence and interpretation of the nesting law. However, it was also stated there has been controversy about including training of dogs within this restriction and that the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission may reconsider this issue later this summer. Unfortunately, I cannot continue to permit dog training at Golden Gardens between April 1 and July 31 with OSPD taking the position that Golden Gardens Park falls within the nesting area definition. Due to this, effective immediately all Dog Training Permits for Golden Gardens are suspended until August 1, 2010. If this changes we will let you know. Thank you, Johnny R. Medlin, Director Eugene Parks and Open Space Division