Relating to cougars.

SB 412 would allow hunters to use dogs for cougar hunting by creating special tags issued by Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Department. The bill requires the department to make these tags available at no extra cost to sportspac license holders, who would then be permitted to use dogs for cougars. This changes existing law (ORS 498.164) by adding an exception that permits dog hunting with these special tags, while still prohibiting bait use and general dog hunting for cougars without the tag. The policy directly affects licensed hunters seeking to pursue cougars using dogs.