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-- May 18, 2010 <br />E G E N <br />PeAs end <br />e OCO 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 />ADivsmoFFu icwoRK5 in areas of nesting game birds between April 1St and July 31 <br />' Regarding�he definition of a nestuig"�`�a�rea; lwas told that the fact we "sloe both newborn <br />geese and ducks at Golden Gardens Parks.would satisfactorily meet that criteria. OSPD did <br />(541) 682 aeno not issue a citation to the do trainer at the site but stated that one could be issued. <br />FAX {3411682�46,II.; g <br />ww - EKENE- OR.c00ARKs Upon further discussion with local OSPD I was informed.they feel this law applics 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 />Rt1'Kxaid R N'SPACEMARK1M A 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 />PARK oFEMONS 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 />oRuNroREsTRS nesting area definition. Due to this, effective immediately all Dog Training Permits for <br />Golden Gardens are suspended until August 1, 2010. <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />If this.changes we will let you know. <br />Thank you, <br />Johnn Medlin, Director <br />Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br />