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LEI -I <br />PARK OPERAiI S, <br />URBAN NRESTRY <br />RATURAL 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 1St and July 31St . <br />Regardingg" he definition of a nesting area, was told that the fact we do'h ve both newborn <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 1 <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 />�7 <br />Johnn�edlin Director <br />Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br />