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DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

DIVISION 53

UPLAND GAME BIRD REGULATIONS

635-053-0000

Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules is to establish season dates, bag limits, areas and other restrictions for hunting upland game birds pursuant to ORS Chapter 496.

(2) The document entitled “2012–2013 Oregon Game Bird Regulations,” is incorporated by reference into these rules.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Hist.: FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97; DFW 61-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-98; DFW 75-1998, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-98; DFW 56-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-99; DFW 82-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-25-99 thru 2-1-00; DFW 51-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-22-00; DFW 73-2001, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-01; DFW 3-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-3-02 thru 1-23-02; DFW 88-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-02; DFW 76-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-03; DFW 2-2004(Temp), f. 1-13-04, cert. ef. 1-16-04 thru 1-31-04; DFW 84-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-18-04; DFW 91-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-05; DFW 81-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-11-06; DFW 68-2007, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-07; DFW 90-2008, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-08; DFW 93-2009, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-09; DFW 117 2010, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-10; DFW 108-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-11; DFW 103-2012, f. & cert. ef. 8-6-12

635-053-0001

Blue and Ruffed Grouse Season

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 46-1983, ef. 9-19-83; FWC 47-1984, f. & ef. 8-31-84; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 47-1984, f. & ef. 8-31-84; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 62-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89; FWC 77-1990, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-90; FWC 80-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-29-91; FWC 71-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-92; FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 47-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-94; FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

635-053-0005

Sage Grouse

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 27-1983, f. & ef. 7-8-83; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 47-1984, f. & ef. 8-31-84; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 77-1990, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-90; FWC 80-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-29-91; FWC 71-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-92; FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 47-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-94; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94, FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97; DFW 105-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-10-12 thru 2-6-13; Administrative correction, 2-25-13

635-053-0010

Ring-necked Pheasant

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 74-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-4-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94, FWC 71-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-31-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

635-053-0015

California Quail

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 74-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-4-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 71-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-31-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97; DFW 2-2004(Temp), f. 1-13-04, cert. ef. 1-16-04 thru 1-31-04; DFW 117 2010, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-10

635-053-0020

Mountain Quail

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 74-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-4-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 62-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-89; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 77-1990, f & cert. ef. 8-1-90; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 80-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-29-91; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 71-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-92; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 47-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-94; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 71-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-31-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

635-053-0025

Chukar and Hungarian Partridge

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 74-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-4-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 2-1993(Temp), f. 1-15-93, cert. ef. 1-16-93; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 71-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-31-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97; DFW 2-2004(Temp), f. 1-13-04, cert. ef. 1-16-04 thru 1-31-04; DFW 117 2010, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-10

635-053-0035

Wild Turkey

Notwithstanding the provisions of the 2012–13 Oregon Game Bird Regulations:

(1) The Firearms/Shot Restrictions listed on page 10: With any shot larger than BB except for steel shot no larger than F. Exception: No shot larger than No. 2 may be used for wild turkey. Tracer shells may not be used to hunt game birds.

(2) The Legal Hunting Methods listed on page 12: It is unlawful to hunt wild turkeys with shotguns larger than 10 gauge or smaller than 20 gauge or with shot size larger than No. 2.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146 & 496.162
Hist.: FWC 21-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81; FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 43-1981, f. & ef. 11-30-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 81-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-2-88; FWC 26-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-11-89; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97; DFW 161-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-21-11 thru 6-1-12; Administrative correction, 6-27-12; DFW 5-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-23-13 thru 7-21-13

635-053-0036

Spring Gobbler Season

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 71-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

635-053-0037

Controlled Fall Turkey Season

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 44-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-93; FWC 47-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-94; FWC 58-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-94; FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 42-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

635-053-0045

Special Falconry Season

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162
Hist.: FWC 32-1981, f. & ef. 8-28-81; FWC 59-1982, f. & ef. 8-30-82; FWC 46-1983, f. & ef. 9-19-83; FWC 51-1984, f. & ef. 9-5-84; FWC 64-1985, f. & ef. 10-2-85; FWC 58-1986, f. & ef. 9-17-86; FWC 83-1987, f. & ef. 9-22-87; FWC 106-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-89; FWC 93-1990, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; FWC 99-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91; FWC 81-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-92; FWC 51-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-93; FWC 47-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-94; FWC 63-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-3-95; FWC 33-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; FWC 45-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-13-97

Upland Game Bird Stamp

635-053-0100

Purpose

The purpose of these rules is to describe the procedures and necessary accompanying information for submitting artwork for the 2013–2018 upland bird stamps, the criteria for selection of the winning designs, and the obligation of winning artists pursuant to ORS Chapter 496.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.558, 496.562, 496.566 & 496.570
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.558, 496.562, 496.566 & 496.570
Hist.: FWC 9-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-90; FWC 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-91; FWC 138-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91; FWC 123-1992, f. & cert. ef. 11-23-92; FWC 73-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-24-93; FWC 37-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-94; FWC 55-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-95; FWC 34-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; DFW 43-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-98; DFW 40-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-13-03; DFW 68-2007, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-07; DFW 103-2012, f. & cert. ef. 8-6-12

635-053-0105

Submission of Artwork: Requirements

(1) Applicants shall submit artwork for the upland bird stamp to the Department headquarters office by:

(a) 2013 upland game bird stamp deadline is 5:00 pm December 31, 2012;

(b) For the 2014–2018 upland game bird stamps the deadline is 5:00 pm on the last Friday of the month of August in the calendar year preceding the year of the competition

(2) The 2013–2018 upland game bird stamp artwork shall feature the following species in their natural setting:

(a) 2013 — Chukar (Alectoris chukar);

(b) 2014 — Mountain Quail (Oreortyz pictus);

(d) 2016 — California Quail (Callipepla californica);

(e) 2017 — Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus); and

(f) 2018 — Blue Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus or D. fuliginosus).

(3) Each entry shall measure 13 inches by 18 inches (horizontal or vertical) and shall be in any full color medium provided:

(a) No photographs, sculptures, fabric art or carvings will be accepted.

(b) The artwork shall be original and not computer-generated or computer-enhanced.

(4) The artwork shall be unsigned by the artist, and shall not have been used in production or entered into any other state upland bird stamp competition. Any artwork signed by the artist will not be accepted and will be returned to the artist without being judged.

(5) The entry may be mounted and/or matted, but it shall not be framed or under glass.

(6) Artists may submit more than one entry meeting the requirements herein.

(7) Each artist shall submit with his or her entry or entries a brief biographical description that includes the artist's background, experience, and previous artistic accomplishments. The Department reserves the right to use this information for publicity should the work be selected.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.558, 496.562, 496.566 & 496.570
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.558, 496.562, 496.566 & 496.570
Hist.: FWC 9-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-90; FWC 10-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-1-90; FWC 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-91; FWC 138-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91; FWC 123-1992, f. & cert. ef. 11-23-92; FWC 73-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-24-93; FWC 37-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-94; FWC 55-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-95; FWC 34-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-96; DFW 43-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-98; DFW 88-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-02; DFW 40-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-13-03; DFW 68-2007, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-07; DFW 103-2012, f. & cert. ef. 8-6-12

635-053-0111

Selection Process and Criteria

(1) A five panel including one Fish and Wildlife Commission member and four citizens chosen by the Director shall select the winning entry. Panel members may include representatives from the art community, wildlife profession, news media and conservation organizations.

(2) The selection panel shall make their selection based on:

(a) Artistic composition;

(b) Anatomical accuracy;

(d) Background; and

(e) General appeal.

(3) All artwork submissions shall be made available for public viewing following selection of the winning entry.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.550 & 496.555
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 496.550 & 496.555
Hist.: FWC 73-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-24-93; FWC 37-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-94, Renumbered from 635-053-0011; DFW 103-2012, f. & cert. ef. 8-6-12

635-053-0125

Other Provisions

(1) Sale of 2013–2018 upland bird stamps by the department shall end at the close of business on June 30, of the following year. Excess stamps at that time shall be shredded after auditing of sales takes place.

(2) The Department shall award three thousand dollars ($3,000) to the artist whose entry is selected for the upland game bird stamp.

(3) The winning entry shall become the exclusive property of the Department.

(4) The Department shall retain all reproduction rights and may review proposals for limited edition prints, posters, or other related art products.

(5) The artist shall sign, at no charge, up to two hundred (200) upland game bird stamps for sale by the Department.

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