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May 18, 2010 <br />E U G E N E <br />O pen Q <br />O 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 />A NY) MCN wom in areas of nesting game birds between April 1" and July 31 <br />J zo go'ETBLVD j r, <br />EUGEN fd& 47462 Regarding the `deli fio was What of a nesting area, I at the fact we do have Ti 1�i newborn <br />geese and ducks at Golden Gardens Parks would satisfactorily meet that criteria. OSPD did <br />1541) <br />FAX (sat) s��•4e g <br />sa e2 not issue a citation to the do trainer at the site but stated that one could be issued. <br />www- "'ME.. U../p "' 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 />RiRlt 1a C:PiN SP;1iEttdHCkiG 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 />'AR "ONS 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 />onARtswny 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 />Johnny�edlin Director <br />Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br />