Hunting Dog Training Rules Revision
Transcript of Hunting Dog Training Rules Revision
Hunting Dog Training Rules Revision
Competitive Hunting Dog Trials, Commercial and Individual Training for Hunting Dogs and
Raptors
Springfield 11/22/2010Clackamas 11/23/2010La Grande 11/29/2010
Bend 11/30/2010Klamath Falls 12/1/2010Central Point 12/2/2010
Boardman 12/6/2010
Presentation Outline
• Background– Reason for Revision– Current Rules
• Proposed Rules– Trials– Training
• Timeline Moving Forward
Reason for Revision
• Rules are in place allowing trials
• Several rules regulate or prohibit training activity– Much of the dog or
raptor training currently occurring is unlawful
Reason for Revision, cont.
• The Department wishes to provide rules, within the scope of its authority, which allow persons to use common methods to train hunting dogs.
Current Rules
• Wildlife, as defined, includes all species which, if viewed globally, typically exist in a wild state.– Includes domestically raised wildlife– Does not include rock pigeons
• Permit needed to release wildlife (statute)• Take of wildlife is regulated by the Fish
and Wildlife Commission
Current Trial Rules
• Division 46 only applies to Competitive Hunting Dog Trials– Permits needed from the Department when:
• wildlife is released• trial will be held during April 1 – August 14
– Domestically raised or captive wildlife may be used.
Current Training Rules
• Prohibitions on timing– Oregon Administrative Rule Division 43-0100
• Dog training is considered wildlife harassment in productive wildlife habitat during the months of April – July
– Big Game, Game Bird and Furbearer Regulations
• No person shall permit a dog to run at large or train dogs in game bird nesting habitat during the months of April - July
Current Training Rules
• Permit required to release wildlife– Issued by Wildlife District
• Commission authorizes take of wildlife– A release permit does not authorize take of
wildlife
Proposed New Rules
• Modify current rules to remove prohibitions of running or training dogs during April – July.– Statutes prohibit the unauthorized harassment
of wildlife.
Proposed New Rules, cont.
• Apply to training related to hunting wildlife• They do not apply to
– inanimate devices or bird wings– pet obedience, search and rescue or agility
training.• They do not supersede any rule regulating
private hunting preserves.
Proposed New Rules, cont.
• Establish a Wildlife Release and Take Permit– For training or trials only– No cost– Obtained from the Department
• Trial permit obtained from Wildlife District• Individual training permits obtained online
– Allows the release and take of specific game birds for trials and training
• On public lands must follow rules for public use
Rules for Releasing Wildlife• Wildlife which can be released
– Pheasants, California, bobwhite, and Coturnix quail, chukar, Hungarian, and red-legged partridge, and mallards
• Must be properly marked– Toe clip– Nasal scar– Band approved by the Department
• ODA requirements for import– Certificate of Veterinary Inspection– NPIP certified origin
Rules for Taking Wildlife
• Hunting Licensing Requirements– Per statute and administrative rule
• During hunting seasons– Follow bag limits
• Take of unmarked wildlife outside of a season is prohibited
• Competitive shooting of live birds– Prohibited by current statute
Rules for Taking Wildlife, cont.
• Waste– Wildlife released under the permits defined as
inedible• Shot restrictions
Proposed Rules - Trials
• Permit for each trial required– One permit covers all participants
• Application for permit must be received 10 business days prior
• Clarifies wildlife may be taken• Department may place conditions on or
deny permit– Written notice and opportunity for contested
case hearing
Proposed Rules - Training
• Annual Permits– Obtained online– Valid through December 31– Holder or companion may release and take
wildlife– Not more than 3 birds may be released per
hunting dog or raptor per day• Intended to prevent circumvention of hunting
season and hunting preserve regulations
Timeline
• Comments received by January 12 will be considered for incorporation into Department proposals.
• All comments received will be provided to the Commission
• Commission Rulemaking February 4, 2011– In Salem– Public testimony will be taken