OAR 635-043-0270
Department and City Responsibilities

(1)

In cities where the Department determines the deer population does constitute a public nuisance as defined in ORS 498.012 (Taking wildlife causing damage, posing public health risk or that is public nuisance), or it presents health, safety or property damage concerns, the Department will:

(a)

Designate dates when take is allowed.
(b) Determine the number and sex of deer to be taken. The number of deer taken should not exceed the number necessary to reduce the deer population to a level that no longer constitutes a public nuisance.
(c) Issue the appropriate kill permit(s) to the city.

(2)

The city is responsible to:

(a)

Designate areas within city limits where deer are to be taken.

(b)

Designate the manner of taking deer, which may be by use of firearms or by live capture;
(A) It is unlawful to use any poisoning, immobilizing, or tranquilizing drug or chemical to take or euthanize deer for purposes of population control.
(B) If live capture methods are used, traps must be checked at least once per day, animals must be immediately euthanized and not relocated or released.
(C) Cities and agents must follow Department approved capture methodology, and handling requirements.
(D) Methods for humane euthanasia must comply with most recent version of American Veterinary Medical Association standards;

(E)

Non-lead ammunition must be used if animals are euthanized with a firearm.
(c) Designate an agent(s) with appropriate qualifications to take deer.

Source: Rule 635-043-0270 — Department and City Responsibilities, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-043-0270 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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