OAR 635-044-0440
Capture and Holding of Wildlife

Wildlife may not be captured from the wild and/or held except as provided by OAR 635-044-0450 (Holding Permit Requirements)(1), or with the following permits or licenses:

(1)

Wildlife Holding Permit (OAR 635-044-0460 (Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.))(1) and 635-044-0480 (Holding of Nongame Wildlife)(2a));

(2)

Wildlife Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry Permit (OAR 635-044-0460 (Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.))(1) and 635-044-0470 (Grandfathering the Possession of Black Bear, Cougar, Bobcat, Wolf, Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel, Chipmunk and Other Non-game Wildlife Species Legally Held as Pets)(2));

(3)

Wildlife Sanctuary Permit (OAR 635-044-0460 (Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.))(1) and 635-044-0470 (Grandfathering the Possession of Black Bear, Cougar, Bobcat, Wolf, Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel, Chipmunk and Other Non-game Wildlife Species Legally Held as Pets)(2a));

(4)

Game bird Propagation License (OAR 635-044-0540 (License Required to Propagate Game Birds)(1));

(5)

Falconry License (OAR 635-055-0010 (License Required to Practice Falconry));

(6)

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (OAR 635-062-0010 (Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit Requirements and Conditions));

(7)

Scientific Taking Permit (OAR 635-043-0023 (Purpose of Scientific Taking Permits) and 635-007-0900 (Scientific Taking Permit Required));

(8)

Game Bird Release Permit for Hunting Dog and Raptor Training and Competitive Hunting Dog Trial Permit as defined in OAR 635 division 046;

(9)

Hunting Preserve License (pheasants, quail, and partridge) defined in OAR 635-047-0015 (Species);

(10)

Captive Cervid Holding and Propagation permits as defined in OAR 635, division 049;

(11)

A federal permit or qualifying exception under the Code of Federal Regulations will serve in lieu of a state Wildlife Holding Permit for birds protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty;

(12)

Fox (Vulpes vulpes or Urocyon cinereoargenteus) or mink (Mustela vison) may be held by a commercial fur farm under authority of the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ORS 596.010 (Definitions)(3); 609.125 (Definition of “livestock”); 596.020 (Duties of the State Department of Agriculture in protection of people and livestock)(2)).

(13)

Fish Transport Permit (OAR 635-007-0600 (Permit Required to Transport, Hold, or Release Fish));

(14)

Fish Propagation License (OAR 635-007-0650 (Fish Propagation License Required));

(15)

Sturgeon Propagation Permit (OAR 635-007-0725 (Sturgeon Propagation Permit Required))

Source: Rule 635-044-0440 — Capture and Holding of Wildlife, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-044-0440.

635‑044‑0400
Purpose 635‑044‑0410
Taxonomy 635‑044‑0420
Definition of Terms 635‑044‑0430
Protected Wildlife 635‑044‑0440
Capture and Holding of Wildlife 635‑044‑0450
Holding Permit Requirements 635‑044‑0460
Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.) 635‑044‑0470
Grandfathering the Possession of Black Bear, Cougar, Bobcat, Wolf, Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel, Chipmunk and Other Non-game Wildlife Species Legally Held as Pets 635‑044‑0475
Wildlife Held by Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry and Wildlife Sanctuaries 635‑044‑0480
Holding of Nongame Wildlife 635‑044‑0490
Cost, Expiration Date, and Changes to a Wildlife Holding, Wildlife Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Wildlife Sanctuary Permit 635‑044‑0500
Requirements for Care of Wildlife Held in Captivity 635‑044‑0510
Inspection of Facilities 635‑044‑0520
Ownership of Captured Wildlife Held in Captivity 635‑044‑0530
Possession of Coyote Prohibited Without Permit 635‑044‑0540
License Required to Propagate Game Birds 635‑044‑0550
Shipping Requirements for Propagated Game Birds 635‑044‑0560
Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Game Bird Propagation License 635‑044‑0570
Cancellation and Non-Renewal of Game Bird Propagation License or Wildlife Holding or Wildlife Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Wildlife Sanctuary Permit 635‑044‑0580
Disposition of Wildlife Upon License Suspension, Revocation, Nonrenewal or Denial 635‑044‑0590
Control of Disease Outbreaks in Captive Wildlife
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 635-044-0440’s source at or​.us