OAR 635-002-0007: Disposal of Black Bear Carcasses

Except as provided in OAR 635-002-0009 for bear taken due to a threat of human safety, carcasses of black bear shall be disposed of in the following manner: (1) Donated to wildlife rehabilitators licensed by the Department provided those rehabilitators use the meat to feed sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and do not sell the meat. (2) Donated to persons determined to be eligible because of low income or medical reasons, provided the eligible persons sign a written release acknowledging the proper methods of preparation for human consumption, accepts the carcass as is, consume the meat at their place of residence and do not offer the meat for sale. (3) Donated to persons or public or charitable institutions who request their name be placed on a waiting list maintained by the Department. These persons or public or charitable institutions will be notified on a first-come, first-serve basis and shall sign a written release acknowledging the proper methods of preparation for human consumption, accepts the carcass as is, consume the meat at their place of residence and do not offer the meat for sale. (4) Donated to rendering plants, pet food manufacturers or disposed of as specified by personnel of the Department. Department directed disposal of black bear carcasses may include but is not limited to disposal at approved landfill sites; disposal on public or private lands; used in research activities; or for other scientific, enforcement or educational purposes. (5) Donated to a person, only upon request by Oregon State Police to the Department, provided the person has been issued and possesses a valid Youth Hunting or Youth Combination license, the person accepts the carcass as delivered, does not offer it for sale, and: (a) has a tag valid for the carcass of wildlife being donated, or; (b) was eligible to purchase a tag that would have been valid for the carcass of the wildlife being donated.