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u . <br />a �lv�s,�c�r`.o� pua�lc ^�aaKs <br />)8101tpO5EVEI.T BlY9 <br />EfUrEK It 6ON 47442 <br />[5411 681 -4M <br />FAX (S41) :68i 68i4 v' <br />WMV.1UQEN£ -0R.00V/PARKS <br />PARKS Afib 60 '90 NO% <br />PARK OPERATIONS <br />URBAN fORESTRY <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />May 18, 2010 <br />To: all 2010 Golden Gardens Dog Training Permit holders, <br />On Monday May 17 a dog training permit holder for Golden Gardens Park was confronted <br />by two Oregon State Police Officers who required the dog trainer to cease training activities. <br />The OSPD officers cited Oregon Law which forbids allowing dogs at large or dog training <br />in areas of nesting game birds between April 1 and July 31 <br />Regarding the de fin on of a nesting area, I was dhhat the fact we do have o ewborn <br />geese and ducks at Golden Gardens Parks would satisfactorily meet that criteria. OSPD did <br />not issue a citation to the dog trainer at the site but stated that one could be issued. <br />Upon further discussion with local OSPD I was informed they feel this law applies to all <br />lands within the state whether privately or publicly held. OSPD referred me to Oregon <br />Department of Fish and Wildlife for further information. OF &W staff confirmed both the <br />existence and interpretation of the nesting law. However, it was also stated there has been <br />controversy about including training of dogs within this restriction and that the Oregon Fish <br />and Wildlife Commission may reconsider this issue later this summer. <br />Unfortunately, I cannot continue to permit dog training at Golden Gardens between April 1st <br />and July 31 with OSPD taking the position that Golden Gardens Park falls within the <br />nesting area definition. Due to this, effective immediately all Dog Training Permits for <br />Golden Gardens are suspended until August 1, 2010. <br />If this changes we will let you know. <br />Thank you, <br />Johnny�edlin, Director <br />Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br />