Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 § 498.002 — Wildlife as state property; taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 ·
Oregon Code § 498.002·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Wildlife as state property; taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation
of wildlife law or rules prohibited.
(1) Wildlife is the property of the state. No person shall angle for, take,
hunt, trap or possess, or assist another in angling for, taking, hunting,
trapping or possessing any wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws or of any
rule promulgated pursuant thereto.
(2) No person
shall angle for, take, hunt or trap, or assist another in angling for, taking,
hunting or trapping any wildlife while intentionally violating ORS 164.245 to
164.270 or 498.120. [1973 c.723 §73; 1993 c.440 §1; 2003 c.656 §10]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Wildlife as state property; taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.002
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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