Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 § 498.102 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 ·
Oregon Code § 498.102·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
dogs to hunt or track game mammals or birds.
(1) Any dog that is not wearing a collar with a
license number thereon in compliance with ORS 609.100 that is found unlawfully
hunting, running or tracking any game mammal or game bird may be killed at such
time by any person authorized to enforce the wildlife laws.
(2) If a dog that
is found unlawfully hunting, running or tracking any game mammal or game bird
is wearing a collar with a license number thereon in compliance with ORS
609.100, the owner of the dog shall be notified by any person authorized to
enforce the wildlife laws. If the owner or reputed owner of the dog disclaims
ownership of the dog, the dog may be killed at such time by a person authorized
to enforce the wildlife laws.
(3) If the owner
of a dog has been notified that the dog has been found unlawfully hunting,
running or tracking game mammals or game birds and thereafter fails to prevent
the dog from unlawfully hunting, running or tracking game mammals or game
birds, such dog may be killed by any person authorized to enforce the wildlife
laws.
(4) No person
shall permit any dog the person owns to unlawfully hunt, run or track any game
mammal or game bird. [1973 c.723 §84]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.102
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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