Oregon Code § 498.016·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Taking
crippled or helpless wildlife.
Nothing in the wildlife laws is intended to prohibit any person from killing
any crippled or helpless wildlife when the killing is done for a humane
purpose. Any person so killing any wildlife shall immediately report such
killing to a person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws, and shall dispose
of the wildlife in such manner as the State Fish and Wildlife Commission
directs. [1973 c.723 §76]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.016
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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