OAR 635-049-0035: Hunting of Privately Held Cervids Prohibited

It is unlawful to hunt, kill, or attempt to hunt or kill cervids held by a private party; however: (1) Any person may slaughter such a cervid for meat or leather production; (2) Any person may euthanize such a cervid for scientific, health, safety or other valid husbandry concerns; and (3) The Department's Wildlife Division Administrator may authorize any person to hunt or kill a captive cervid if the Division Administrator determines it would be in the best interest of sound wildlife management. The Division Administrator may impose conditions on such authorizations.