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May 18, 2010 <br />E'UG E N E <br />Ope <br />PeA and <br />n s ce 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 />Keeping. E ugene Gpeen 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 />AotVI'VoNwueuc•mus in areas of nesting game birds between April 1'` and July 31�`. <br />90 k 4 2 Regarding th 'definition of a nesting area, I'was told that the fact we do haves ofl newborn <br />geese and ducks at Golden Gardens Parks would satisfactorily meet that criteria. OSPD did <br />(541) 682A800 not issue a citation to the do trainer at the site but stated that one could be issued. <br />FAX (54)) 682488. g <br />wRV HOI NWR.Go"ARHS 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 />PARKS*10PE1 SPACE KANNIK 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 />i AaR o1 ERArloss Unfortunately, I cannot continue to permit dog training at Golden Gardens between April I" <br />and July 31" with OSPD taking the position that Golden Gardens Park falls within the <br />URBAN fORESTRY nesting area definition. Due to this, effective immediately all Dog Training Permits for <br />Golden Gardens are suspended until August 1, 2010. <br />KATURAL RESOURCES <br />If this changes we will let you know. <br />Thank you, <br />Johnny R. Medlin, Director <br />Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br />