ORS 498.061
Reporting takings of beaver

  • rules

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Beaver” means a member of the species Castor canadensis.

(b)

“Forestland” has the meaning given that term in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770).

(2)

A person that takes a beaver on privately owned forestland shall report the taking to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, including the reason for the taking, the location of the taking and the number of beavers taken.

(3)

The department shall:

(a)

Annually submit a summary of the takings of beaver reported under subsection (2) of this section to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to help the commission better understand the scale of trapping on privately owned forestland.

(b)

Make the summary described in paragraph (a) of this subsection available to the public on a department website.

(4)

The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section. [2022 c.33 §22]
Note: 498.061 (Reporting takings of beaver) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (note below).
Note: Sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:
Sec. 54. Statement of legislative intent concerning habitat conservation plan and incidental take permit. (1) The Legislative Assembly intends that the policies described in sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 9, 26 to 29, 40, 41 and 45 to 49 of this 2022 Act shall remain in effect only if:

(a)

An incidental take permit related to an approved habitat conservation plan consistent with the Private Forest Accord Report dated February 2, 2022, and published by the State Forestry Department on February 7, 2022, is issued on or before December 31, 2027;

(b)

The State Board of Forestry has not made a finding that the habitat conservation plan imposes more than a de minimis difference in economic or resource impacts, at the level of landscapes, relative to rules adopted or amended as part of the rule package described in section 2 of this 2022 Act [527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package)]; and

(c)

The incidental take permit remains in effect.

(2)

The legislative intent described in subsection (1) of this section is established by sections 55 to 64 of this 2022 Act. [2022 c.33 §54]
Sec. 60. Conditional repeals. Sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act are repealed. [2022 c.33 §60]
Sec. 61. Operation of conditional provisions upon finding related to habitat conservation plan. (1) Except as otherwise provided in sections 62 and 63 of this 2022 Act, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative only if the State Board of Forestry finds, pursuant to section 55 (1) and (2) of this 2022 Act, that the habitat conservation plan described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act imposes more than a de minimis difference, as described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act.

(2)

If the board finds, pursuant to section 55 (1) and (2) of this 2022 Act, that the habitat conservation plan described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act imposes more than a de minimis difference, as described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative on the 150th day after the date the board makes the finding. [2022 c.33 §61]
Sec. 62. Operation of conditional provisions upon revocation or invalidation of incidental take permit. (1) Except as otherwise provided in sections 61 and 63 of this 2022 Act, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative only if:

(a)

Pursuant to section 55 (1) and (2) of this 2022 Act, the State Board of Forestry does not make a finding or finds that the habitat conservation plan described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act does not impose more than a de minimis difference, as described in section 55 (1) of this 2022 Act; and

(b)

The incidental take permit is subsequently revoked or invalidated.

(2)

If the events described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section occur, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative on the 240th day after the date that any appeals process related to the revocation or invalidation has been exhausted or foregone, whichever occurs first. [2022 c.33 §62]
Sec. 63. Operation of conditional provisions upon failure to issue incidental take permit on or before December 31, 2027. (1) Except as otherwise provided in sections 61 and 62 of this 2022 Act, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative only if an incidental take permit related to an approved habitat conservation plan consistent with the Private Forest Accord Report dated February 2, 2022, and published by the State Forestry Department on February 7, 2022, is not issued on or before December 31, 2027.

(2)

If an incidental take permit related to an approved habitat conservation plan consistent with the Private Forest Accord Report is not issued on or before December 31, 2027, the repeal of sections 1 to 8, 10 to 25, 30 to 39, 42 to 44 and 50 to 52 of this 2022 Act by section 60 of this 2022 Act and the amendments to ORS 195.308 (Exception to requirement for compensation), 496.252 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund), 496.254 (Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee), 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770), 527.630 (Policy), 527.680 (Violation by operator), 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations), 527.714 (Types of rules), 527.990 (Criminal penalties), 527.992 (Civil penalties), 610.060 (Effect of certain wildlife law provisions on predatory animal control) and 610.105 (Authority to control noxious rodents or predatory animals) by sections 65 to 76 of this 2022 Act become operative on June 1, 2028. [2022 c.33 §63]
Sec. 64. Repeal of conditionally operative provisions. Sections 59 and 62 of this 2022 Act are repealed on January 2, 2077. [2022 c.33 §64]

Source: Section 498.061 — Reporting takings of beaver; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors498.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

498.002
Wildlife as state property
498.006
Chasing or harassing wildlife prohibited
498.012
Taking wildlife causing damage, posing public health risk or that is public nuisance
498.014
Taking of wolves by State Department of Fish and Wildlife to address chronic depredation
498.016
Taking crippled or helpless wildlife
498.018
Commercial cervid attractants
498.019
Purchase, sale or exchange of hides, antlers and other parts of deer, elk and antelope
498.021
Short title
498.022
Purchase, sale, exchange or possession of wildlife or wildlife parts or products
498.026
Transaction in threatened or endangered wildlife species prohibited
498.029
Purchase, sale or exchange of fox, skunk or raccoon prohibited
498.032
Angling or hunting for compensation in violation of wildlife laws or rules prohibited
498.036
Possession in field of skinned or plucked wildlife prohibited
498.038
Sale of wildlife for human consumption prohibited
498.042
Removal of parts of wildlife and waste of wildlife prohibited
498.046
Making toxic substances accessible to wildlife prohibited
498.048
Devices propelling cyanide
498.052
Releasing domestically raised or imported wildlife without permit prohibited
498.056
Aiming rifle from moving motor vehicle prohibited
498.061
Reporting takings of beaver
498.062
Takings of beaver by owners of forestland
498.063
Restrictions related to trapping of beavers
498.072
Updating list of prohibited species
498.073
Suit for violation related to list of prohibited species
498.102
Use of dogs to hunt or track game mammals or birds
498.106
Competitive field trials for hunting dogs
498.112
Use of live birds for competitive shooting prohibited
498.120
Hunting on another’s cultivated or enclosed land
498.126
Hunting or assisting others to hunt or locate game animals or birds by aircraft prohibited
498.128
Use of drones for pursuit of wildlife prohibited
498.136
Hunting from motor-propelled vehicle restricted
498.142
Hunting with artificial light restricted
498.146
Shining artificial light on game mammal, predatory animal or livestock while in or near motor vehicle and while in possession of weapon restricted
498.152
Agreements restricting parking or use of motor vehicles on certain lands
498.153
Parking vehicle in violation of restrictions
498.154
Notice adequate to charge defendant
498.155
Failure to appear
498.158
Hunting or trapping wildlife in certain governmental districts restricted
498.164
Use of dogs or bait to hunt black bears or cougars
498.166
Bears or cougars posing threat to human safety
498.170
Hunters who have a visual impairment
498.172
Trap check requirements
498.180
Sale of hunts for feral swine prohibited
498.182
Knowingly allowing feral swine to roam on certain lands prohibited
498.208
Use of electricity or foreign substances to take game fish prohibited
498.216
Angling from fishways restricted
498.222
Transportation or release of fish without permit prohibited
498.228
Possession of fish taken outside state restricted
498.234
Protection of finfish and shellfish from introduction of disease
498.242
Possession of walking catfish and piranha restricted
498.247
Protection of juvenile salmonids from cormorants
498.257
Prohibition on possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins
498.279
Black bass and walleye angling contests
498.286
Prize limitation
498.301
Policy
498.306
Screening or by-pass devices for water diversions
498.316
Exemption from screening or by-pass devices
498.321
Screening or by-pass standards
498.326
Department guidelines for screening and by-pass projects
498.336
Statutes not construed to limit ability to acquire funding for screening or by-pass devices
498.341
Additional funding
498.346
Injunction to require compliance with screening or by-pass requirements
498.400
Definitions for ORS 498.400 to 498.464
498.406
License to operate certain outdoor clubs required
498.412
Application of ORS 498.406
498.418
License application
498.424
Report to commission required
498.432
Notice to applicant upon receipt of license application
498.438
Investigatory power of commission over outdoor clubs required to be licensed
498.444
Information developed in licensing process as public record
498.452
Grounds for denial or revocation of license
498.458
Term of license
498.464
Commission authority to restrain violations of outdoor club laws
498.500
Mitigation of adverse effects on core area habitat
498.502
Actions that affect core area habitat
498.504
Sage Grouse Mitigation Program In-Lieu Fee Fund
498.825
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board
498.827
Duties of Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board
498.829
Officers
498.831
Oregon Hatchery Research Center
498.833
Oregon Hatchery Research Center
498.850
Disposition of hatchery-produced fish carcasses
498.993
Penalty for violation of outdoor club laws

Current through early 2026

§ 498.061. Reporting takings of beaver's source at oregon​.gov