OAR 635-043-0040: Persons Eligible for Scientific Taking Permit

Any person who has need to collect wildlife for the purpose of acquiring knowledge thereof may apply for a Scientific Taking Permit. Eligible persons include members of public or private scientific organizations, professional educators, college or university students working under the sponsorship of accredited professors, and scientists employed by private corporations and public natural resource agencies. An application will be evaluated for approval and may be denied if it lacks merit.