The following define terms used in these Division 049 cervid-holding rules:

1. (1) “Cervids” are animals of the family Cervidae (deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou).
2. (2) A “captive cervid” is any live cervid held in a state of more than temporary confinement.
3. (3) “Department”, unless otherwise specified in these rules, means the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
4. (4) “Division Administrator” means the Wildlife Division Administrator of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department.
5. (5) “Director”, unless otherwise specified in these rules, means the Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
6. (6) “Double-fenced” means two parallel lines of fence spaced no less than 10 feet apart.
7. (7) “Escape” is when a captive cervid leaves a holding facility and wanders freely without an intentional or negligent act by the holder.
8. (8) A “hybrid” is an animal produced by crossing the sperm or egg of an individual of one species or subspecies with the egg or sperm of an individual of any other species or subspecies.
9. (9) “Native cervids” are those endemic to Oregon (mule deer, black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, Rocky Mountain elk and moose).
10. (10) “Non-native cervids” are cervids other than native cervids.
11. (11) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, association or governmental entity.
12. (12) “Release” is when a holder intentionally or through negligence allows a captive cervid to leave a holding facility and wander freely.
13. (13) A “wild cervid” is a native cervid born in the wild.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 497.228, 498.002, 498.019, 498.052 & 174.106

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 497.228, 498.002, 498.019, 498.052 & 174.106

History

DFW 52-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-28-08