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Fish and Wildlife enforcement must compliment and support fish and wildlife management. The Fish and Wildlife Division Troopers plan and schedule their work based on high priorities identified through the Cooperative Enforcement Planning process with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Responding to citizen complaints is always considered a high priority.
Enforcement of Wildlife Regulatory and Protective Laws
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Troopers enforce regulatory and protective laws including license, tag, and permit requirements; laws relating to the orderly and equitable utilization of wildlife (seasons/bag limits); harvest methods; protected species; threatened and endangered species; and the illegal commercialization of wildlife. |
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Enforcement of Commercial Fisheries Laws
| The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division enforces laws governing the commercial fishing industry. Some elements of that enforcement include laws relating to correct licenses and permits; fishing vessel and gear restrictions; inspection of fish processing facilities; monitoring harvest quotas and trip limits; enforcing seasons and fishing areas; shellfish sanitation; marine mammal protection and conducting deterrent patrols. |
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Enforcement of Boating/Marine Board Laws
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Fish and Wildlife Division Troopers enforce the state boating laws. The Division is equipped with all types of boats, and Troopers enforce laws relating to boat licenses and registration; safety equipment; operational rules; charter vessels and guides and outfitters on waters throughout the state. |
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Enforcement of Environmental Protection Laws
| Fish and Wildlife Division Troopers are charged with the protection of wildlife and its habitat. Environmental crime investigation; streambed protection; littering/dumping enforcement and water pollution investigation are important parts of the effort. Such investigations and resulting prosecutions are often done with partner agencies such as the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality or the Oregon Division of State Lands. |
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Enforcement of Traffic Laws by Fish and Wildlife Troopers
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The fish and wildlife officer works predominantly in rural areas and as State Troopers routinely enforce motor vehicle laws such as taking action on hazardous violations; detecting and apprehending intoxicated or reckless drivers; and enforcing safety, equipment and licensing laws. |
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Enforcement of Criminal Laws by Fish and Wildlife Troopers
| Fish and Wildlife Troopers routinely enforce criminal laws in rural areas. Many Fish and Wildlife cases involve many of the criminal laws such as firearms and trespass crimes. Other crimes routinely enforced are crimes against persons in rural areas, theft, burglary, fugitives, and crimes associated with illegal drugs (possession, manufacture, and transport). |
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