HB 2897 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to cougars.

Summary

Authorizes person to use dogs to hunt or pursue cougars on private property owned by person or with consent of property owner or owners. Instructs State Fish and Wildlife Commission to assess cougar depredation of livestock, establish threshold for chronic depredation and reduce cougar populations as needed to address chronic depredation.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023

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Committee

Jun 25, 2023

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Jan 16, 2023

Committee

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

lower

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 3 co-sponsors