OAR 635-065-0735
Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft

It is unlawful:

(1)

To hunt any big game from a motor-propelled vehicle. Exception: A qualified disabled hunter may obtain an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit to hunt from a motor vehicle except while the vehicle is in motion or on any public road or highway. For the purpose of this regulation, “motor vehicle” includes All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
(2) To shoot game mammals from or with the help of any motorboat or sailboat unless the motor has been shut off and/or sail furled and movement caused by any motor or sail has stopped.

(3)

To hunt within eight (8) hours of having been transported by,communicating with or receiving information on the location of game mammals from a manned aircraft.

(4)

To use drones for the following purposes related to the pursuit of wildlife:

(a)

Angling;

(b)

Hunting;

(c)

Trapping;

(d)

Aiding angling, hunting or trapping through the use of drones to harass, track, locate or scout wildlife; and

(e)

Interfering in the acts of a person who is lawfully angling, hunting or trapping.

(f)

EXCEPTIONS allowing the use of drones for the pursuit of wildlife:

(A)

Subject to ORS 837.360 (Restrictions) and 837.365 (Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems), the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the department’s agents and contractors may use of drones in carrying out the duties of the department;

(B)

The use of drones in a manner otherwise prohibited under this section if the purpose
of the use is to benefit wildlife management or habitat or for the protection of property.

(g)

As used in this rule, “drone” means:

(A)

An unmanned flying machine;

(B)

An unmanned water-based vehicle; or

(C)

Any other vehicle that is able to operate in the air, in or under the water or on land, either remotely or autonomously, and without a human occupant.

(5)

To shoot at pronghorn antelope from a point within 50 yards of a motor-propelled vehicle including aircraft, except for qualified disabled hunters as shown in 635-065-735(1).

Source: Rule 635-065-0735 — Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-065-0735.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 635-065-0735’s source at or​.us