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Or. Rev. Stat. § 610.002 (2026)

“Predatory animals” defined

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      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]