2011 ODFW Reishus Golden Gardens Dog Training

New Search

Summary of Temporary Regulations for Hunting Dog and Raptor Training These regulations expire July 25, 2011 or when permanent rule making occurs, whichever occurs first. • No person shall permit dogs to run at large or train dogs in game bird nesting habitat during the months of April, May, June and July, except; • a person may train dogs in game bird nesting habitat during the months of April, May, June, or July provided the training occurs on private lands identified dog training areas that are owned or managed by a government agency • as authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. • Dog Training is not considered wildlife harassment in productive wildlife habitat during April, May, June, or July provided the training occurs on o private lands identified dog training areas that are owned or managed by a government agency • Persons wishing to release domestically reared game birds for the purpose of hunting dog or raptor training shall first obtain a Game Bird Release Permit for Hunting Dog and Raptor Training from the Department. o Game bird species which may be released under a the permit are: common pheasant (all races ofPhasianus colchicus, most commonly known as ring- necked), California (valley) bobwhite, Coturnix quail, Hungarian (gray) chukar, red - legged partridge, and mallard ducks, provided that: ■ Such birds were legally acquired and (except for bobwhite and Coturnix quail) are permanently marked by either a nasal scar or by a healed sear produced by either the removal upon hatching of the outer toe of the right foot (for upland game birds) or by the removal of the right rear toe (for mallards). so If the release will occur on identified dog training areas that are owned or managed by a government agency any special use permits required by that agency (i.e. Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Individual Dog Training Permit) must also be obtained. • Domestically reared game birds may be taken (shot or taken by raptors) and possessed during hunting dog or raptor training at any time and in any number, provided that: • The take occurs on • private lands, or • identified dog training areas that are owned or managed by a government agency • The birds taken were released under a valid Game Bird Release Permit for Hunting Dog and Raptor Training o The person taking the game birds first obtains any special use permits required by a government agency (i.e. Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Individual Dog Training Permit). • The person taking the game birds possesses a valid Oregon hunting license and, if 14 years of age or older, an Oregon upland game bird or waterfowl validation(s). • Non -toxic shot is used to take mallards at all places and any game birds on ODFW owned or managed lands or waters where take of domestically reared game birds for training is authorized.