OAR 635-002-0014: Disposal of Antlers

Antlers that come into the department’s possession shall be disposed of in the following manner: (1) Sold through competitive bid, consistent with state and, where appropriate federal, rule and statute; or (2) Donated to nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, or Oregon cities, counties or state agencies for any purpose the department determines is consistent with the agency’s mission including wildlife-related fundraising. (a) A nonprofit organization is: (A) An Oregon public elementary, middle or high school; (B) An Oregon state university or community college; or (C) An organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. (b) “Wildlife-related fundraising” means selling antlers to raise funds for department-approved wildlife management, research, conservation or educational activities. (c) The department may impose written conditions restricting the use of any antler it donates. (d) Donated antlers become that organization’s property, unless otherwise noted in written conditions. (e) Donated antlers may not be used to further or fund political activities of any kind (including, but not limited to, support of or opposition to candidates or ballot measures) or litigation. (3) Donated as a part of the animal carcass when an edible carcass is donated pursuant to OAR 635-002-0005(5). (4) Nothing in this rule limits the department’s authority, on a government-to-government basis, to provide antlers to federally-recognized tribes in Oregon.