ORS 610.002: “Predatory animals” defined.

As used in this chapter: (1) “Predatory animal” means: (a) Feral swine as defined by State Department of Agriculture rule; or (b) Coyotes, rabbits, rodents or birds that are or may be destructive to agricultural crops, products or activities. (2) “Predatory animal” does not mean: (a) Game birds; (b) Nongame birds determined by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to be in need of protection; or (c) Beavers. [1959 c.240 §2; 1971 c.658 §29; 1977 c.136 §4; subsection (2) of 610.002 renumbered 610.003; 1979 c.399 §2; 2001 c.125 §2; 2023 c.445 §1]