OAR 635-044-0540
License Required to Propagate Game Birds

(1) Any person or business desiring to propagate for sale any game bird, limited to the following bird species in the families listed below, must submit a complete application and a non-refundable application fee of $56.00 (plus a $2.00 license agent fee) listed on the permit application:
(a) Columbidae (mourning doves and band-tailed pigeons only);
(b) Anatidae (all species except mute swans and Egyptian geese);
(c) Phasianidae
(A) Subfamily Phasianinae species only;
(B) Subfamily Tetraoninae (grouse and ptarmigan except Genuses Centrocercus and Tympanuchus);
(C) Subfamily Meleagridinae (wild turkey); and
(D) Subfamily Perdicinae (partridges and common quail (Coturnix coturnix);
(d) Odontophoridae (Genuses Callipepla, Colinus, and Oreortyx only); and
(e) Scolopacidae (Gallinago delicate only).
(2) Game Bird Propagation Licenses expire on December 31 of the year issued.
(3) Any person desiring to propagate, sell or barter any raptor as defined in OAR 635-055-0002 (Definition of Terms)(3) protected by federal law must first adhere to all permit requirements and regulations pertaining to the propagation and selling of raptors, as adopted by the U.S. Department of the Interior (Federal Register, Vol. 48, No. 132, Part 21). The license holder must provide a copy of their current federal permits to the department with their application or renewal.

Source: Rule 635-044-0540 — License Required to Propagate Game Birds, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-044-0540 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

May 26, 2025

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