OAR 635-049-0035
Hunting of Privately Held Cervids Prohibited

It is unlawful to hunt, kill, or attempt to hunt or kill cervids held by a private party; however:

(1)

Any person may slaughter such a cervid for meat or leather production;

(2)

Any person may euthanize such a cervid for scientific, health, safety or other valid husbandry concerns; and

(3)

The Department’s Wildlife Division Administrator may authorize any person to hunt or kill a captive cervid if the Division Administrator determines it would be in the best interest of sound wildlife management. The Division Administrator may impose conditions on such authorizations.

Source: Rule 635-049-0035 — Hunting of Privately Held Cervids Prohibited, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-049-0035 (accessed May 26, 2025).

635–049–0001
Policy 635–049–0005
Definitions 635–049–0015
Basic Requirements 635–049–0025
Import, Export, Transport Other than to Licensed Facilities 635–049–0035
Hunting of Privately Held Cervids Prohibited 635–049–0045
Release or Escape of Captive Cervids 635–049–0065
Disease Testing 635–049–0067
Voluntary Chronic Wasting Disease Monitored Herd Program 635–049–0069
Recaptured Cervids 635–049–0071
Obligation to Report Disease Incidents 635–049–0073
Disease Testing and Genetic Requirements for Importation of Cervid Gametes and Embryos 635–049–0075
Genetic Requirements 635–049–0085
Licenses Generally 635–049–0095
Decision Standard for Issuing a License 635–049–0105
Decision Standard for Suspending, Revoking or Refusing to Renew a License 635–049–0115
Disposition of Cervids upon License Suspension, Revocation, Nonrenewal or Denial 635–049–0125
Control of Disease Outbreaks 635–049–0135
General Requirements for Holding Cervids 635–049–0145
Sale or Exchange 635–049–0165
Type 1 Cervid Licenses 635–049–0175
Type 1 Cervid License Applications 635–049–0185
Lottery for Elk Licenses Issued for Commercial or Exhibition Purposes 635–049–0195
Type 1 Cervid License Renewal 635–049–0205
Record Keeping Required for Type 1 Cervid License 635–049–0225
Inspection of Facilities and Records — Type 1 Cervid License 635–049–0235
Reporting — Type 1 Cervid License 635–049–0245
Fencing Requirements — Type 1 Cervid License 635–049–0255
Cervid Marking — Type 1 Cervid License 635–049–0260
Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 Required 635–049–0265
Transport of Cervids Among Licensed Facilities 635–049–0270
Application for Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 635–049–0275
Requesting Changes to a License 635–049–0280
Inspection of Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 Facilities and Records 635–049–0285
Decommissioning 635–049–0290
Fencing Standards for Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 635–049–0300
Animal Marking Required for Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 635–049–0310
Record Keeping and Reporting Required for Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 635–049–0320
Cervid Propagation License — Type 2 Renewal 635–049–0350
Changes in Ownership of a Cervid Propagation Facility — Type 2

May 26, 2025

Rule 635-049-0035's source at or​.us