Oregon Administrative Code

635-009-0210 Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board (1) The Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board shall: (a) Review and evaluate proposed projects; (b) Consult with the internal review team; (c) Recommend fish restoration and enhancement projects to the Commission consistent wit…

635-009-0215 Regional Advisory Councils Reserving number. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 512 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 512 History: DFW 170-2019, amend filed 12/09/2019, effective 01/01/2020 FWC 86-1989, f. 8-31-89, cert. ef. 9-1-89

635-009-0220 Project Application (1) Any public, or private nonprofit organization may propose a project for funding. (2) Proposed projects shall be submitted to the Board in writing and on forms provided by the Department. (3) Except as allowed by the Board, a separate applicati…

635-009-0225 Evaluation of Projects Submitted for Funding (1) All projects shall be evaluated by the Board and Internal Review Team for consistency with fish management goals and objectives as set forth in OAR 635-007-0501 through 635-007-0830, and species management plans, as ap…

635-009-0230 Commission Approval (1) The Commission shall review the Board's recommendations, and may approve or disapprove any or all projects recommended for funding. (2) No project may commence without the Board's recommendation and prior approval by the Commission. (3) The Co…

635-009-0235 Revocation of Project Approval (1) The Commission may revoke its approval of a project if, after consultation with the Board, it determines that: (a) Implementation of the project has exceeded or is inconsistent with the approved project proposal; or (b) The project …

635-009-0240 Grant Agreement (1) Project sponsors, other than the Department, shall enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department prior to undertaking the project. The project sponsor shall obtain all necessary water rights, access agreements, easements, use permits or any oth…

635-009-0400 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Purpose (1) These Rules guide the operation and project selection of cooperative salmon hatchery projects. (2) The purpose of these rules is to describe policies, standards, and procedures concerning: (a) Application for cooperativ…

635-009-0405 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Definitions The following definitions shall apply to cooperative salmon hatchery projects: (1) Definitions listed in OAR 635-007-0501. (2) “Acclimation” means to hold juvenile fish at a site other than where they were reared, for a…

635-009-0410 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Policy and Goals (1) The department recognizes natural production, public hatchery, STEP, and cooperative hatchery production as necessary and critical elements in the state’s salmon production system in order to provide harvest op…

635-009-0415 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Project Limitations (1) Duration. (a) All cooperative salmon hatchery projects are subject to an annual review. Projects may be approved for the following length of time: (A) Rehabilitation project: (i) Coho salmon — three years; (…

635-009-0420 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Project Application (1) Any public, private nonprofit, or STEP organization may propose a cooperative salmon hatchery project to the department. Projects may include but are not limited to: fish propagation, brood stock development…

635-009-0425 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Project Application Review (1) Completed applications will be reviewed by the department. As part of the review the department will solicit public review and comments on the application. The department will determine the method of …

635-009-0430 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Project Approval (1) Following completion of the project application review (OAR 635-009-0425) the department shall advise the project sponsor in writing of the department’s acceptance, rejection, or referral to the commission of t…

635-009-0435 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program — Memorandum of Understanding (1) Prior to commencing any cooperative salmon hatchery project a memorandum of understanding shall be signed by all cooperators to the project. The memorandum of understanding shall include: (a) A Pla…

635-009-0440 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program — Disposal of Fish and Fish Products (1) All fish produced as a result of a cooperative salmon hatchery project remain the property of the State of Oregon and are subject to harvest in any and all public fisheries. (2) All fish ret…

635-009-0445 Increases in Releases for Approved Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Projects (1) The department may approve increases in the number of fish released, based on the criteria set forth in OAR 635-009-0425(2), provided that such increases are in compliance with OAR 63…

635-009-0450 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Project Suspension, Reduction, or Termination (1) At its discretion the department may suspend, terminate, or alter the project because: (a) Eggs or fish are not available; (b) Funding, staffing, facilities, or equipment is inadequ…

635-009-0455 Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Program Ongoing Projects (1) OAR 635-009-0420 through 635-009-0435 do not apply to cooperative projects existing as of December 31, 1996, as approved on or before that date. (2) Any increases in releases for projects excluded under section…

635-010-0000 Purpose (1) The purpose of these rules is to define and describe key elements of licensing for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. (2) In addition to these rules, rules defining the process to determine license availability, controlled hunt processes, landowner, gui…

635-010-0004 Definitions For the purpose of OAR 635 and its divisions as it relates to licensing, unless otherwise further defined in a specific division: (1) “Attest” or “Attestation” means to declare or certify formally that listed conditions have been met, applicable documenta…

635-010-0006 Eligibility; Application Requirements Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496, 497 & 498 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496, 497 & 498 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 30-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-02 DFW 33-2000, f.…

635-010-0007 Computerized Licensing System Agents Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 497.022 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 497.022 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 117-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-13 DFW 142-2009, f. 11-12-09, c…

635-010-0008 Electronic Licensing System (1) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish by rule system(s) for licensing, which shall serve as the system(s) of record. All hard (paper) copies of licenses or other privileges are considered courtesy copies. The syste…

635-010-0009 Document Pricing Statutory document pricing and Agent fees are listed in ORS 497.022 and 497.061. Fees established by rule can be found in OAR 635-008, 635-043, 635-046, 635-047, 635-060, 635-067 and 635-090 as well in regulation publications. Statutory/Other Authori…

635-010-0010 Types of Documents Sold by Agent Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 FWC 124-1990, f. 11-28-90, cer…

635-010-0012 Service Fees (1) The Department and its agents or contractors may charge a $2.00 fee for the reprinting of hard copy hunting and angling tags as well as for the mailing of hunt unit maps ordered through the electronic licensing system. (2) The Department may charge s…

635-010-0015 Issuing Documents (1) Licensing documents may be obtained online through the Department’s Electronic Licensing Systems, through the Department or its agents. Unless otherwise indicated in specific Department-issued instructions, the Department will not issue any priv…

635-010-0017 Document Expiration Dates Unless otherwise specified by law, all documents issued by the Commission or Department expire on December 31 of the year they were issued, except: (1) All annual furtaker licenses expire on June 30 following issuance. (2) All furtaker recor…

635-010-0019 License and Tag Exchanges (1) Fees for replacements and exchanges: (a) A $2 license agent fee is charged to replace a tag or harvest card. (b) A fee of $5.00 (plus a $2.00 license agent fee) is charged to exchange a tag. However, a fee of $5.00 (plus a $10.00 license…

635-010-0020 Duplicate Documents Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496, 497 & 498 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496, 497 & 498 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 5-2005, f. 2-14-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. …

635-010-0025 Refund or Exchange of Documents Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496, 497 & 498 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496, 497 & 498 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 FWC 4-1994, f. & cert…

635-010-0027 License Refunds Consistent with the authority to make refunds prescribed in ORS 293.445(2), the Department will issue a refund of moneys received in excess of the amount legally due: (1) If the Department determines a person has made an overpayment of more than $5; o…

635-010-0031 Cancelled Documents (1) If cancellation of documents are required as a result of error or other unforeseen circumstances, an agent or customer must contact the Department to obtain a correction. (2) Agents will not be able to cancel documents after the day of initial…

635-010-0035 Receipts in Lieu of Documents Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 DFW 99-1999(Temp), f.12-22-99, ce…

635-010-0060 Agent Account Number Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 FWC 124-1990, f. 11-28-90, cert. ef. 1-1-9…

635-010-0070 Change in Ownership of Agency; Non-Transferability of Agency Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 FW…

635-010-0080 Public Monies Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 FWC 124-1990, f. 11-28-90, cert. ef. 1-1-91 3WC 2…

635-010-0090 Lost Prepaid Documents An agent is responsible for lost prepaid license, permit or parking documents. No refunds will be issued to the agent, except as indicated in OAR 635-010-0025. The agent must immediately notify the Department and the local State Police office o…

635-010-0096 Issuing Combined Angling Harvest Tag to Youth When a person under 12 years of age purchases a combined angling harvest tag, the agent must issue at no charge a youth license before issuing a youth combined angling harvest tag. Statutory/Other Authority: SB 247 (2015)…

635-010-0101 Issuing Combined Angling Harvest Tag to Landowners When a resident landowner purchases a combined angling harvest tag for the purpose of angling for salmon, steelhead, or sturgeon on the landowner's property, the agent must issue a landowner license at no charge befo…

635-010-0111 Licensing Provisions Applicable to Members of the Uniformed Services Members of the uniformed services of the United States, as defined in ORS 497.006, may purchase resident documents by attesting to ownership of military identification showing the person is a member…

635-010-0119 Licensing Provisions Applicable to Foreign Exchange Students A foreign exchange student (defined as persons classified "J-1" by the U.S. Immigration Service) attending a school in Oregon shall be considered a resident for the purpose of purchasing licenses, tags and …

635-010-0125 Supplies Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-19-00 DFW 99-1999(Temp), f.12-22-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 thru 6…

635-010-0133 Licensing Provisions Applicable to Residents Moving to Another State An Oregon resident who moves and becomes a resident of another state before the end of any season for which the person purchased a document while still an Oregon resident may complete the season as …

635-010-0140 Transfer and Sale of Documents Issued to Prepaid Daily Angling License Agents Reserving Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496 & 497 History: DFW 160-2018, amend filed 10/18/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DFW 33-2000, f. & cer…

635-010-0150 Resident Senior Citizen Licenses Resident senior citizen licenses issued before January 1, 2000, pursuant to ORS 497.102(f) and 497.121(h) are valid for as long as the licensee is a resident of Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496 & 497 Statutes/Other Implement…

635-010-0155 Resident Pioneer Licenses (1) Resident permanent pioneer licenses issued before January 1, 2000, on or after the applicant's 65th birthday are valid for as long as the licensee is a resident of Oregon. There shall be no refunds granted as a result of any action of th…

635-010-0157 Free Resident Licenses for Disabled Veterans (1) Pursuant to ORS 497.102 and 497.121, a disabled veteran is entitled to a free hunting license, angling license and shellfish license if the veteran meets the following requirements. The license remains valid so long as…

635-010-0158 Persons with Permanent Disabilities Permit A person who meets the requirements contained in ORS 496.018 is entitled to a Permanent Disabilities Permit. In order to receive such a permit, a person must provide either (1) Written certification from a licensed physician…