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 –Specific to Trials

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 – Specific to Hunting Dog and Raptor Training

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

Any Questions?