Livestock Districts (Open/Closed Range)

Livestock Districts are "closed range" areas wherein it is unlawful for livestock to be permitted to run at large. 

To view ODA's Oregon Livestock District map, click HERE

The definitions, requirements and procedures related to Livestock Districts are defined by Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 607.

Districts are created, annexed, or withdrawn by the governing body of the county in which the proposed district resides.

Incorporated cities are also livestock districts (ORS 607.008), as well as some portions of public road, as defined below:

• ORS 607.505: Klamath Falls-Malin State Highway
• ORS 607.510: State Highways No. 9, No. 27, No. 33, No. 39, No. 37
• ORS 607.515: Canyonville-Umpqua State Highway
• ORS 607.520: Public roads and highways within Washington County
• ORS 607.527: Interstates I-5, I-84, I-82
• 1957 Order: Public roads within Wasco County

Livestock confinement laws apply differently to certain federal lands. For details, see ORS 607.005(3); ORS 607.055.

When a county establishes or adjusts a district boundary, a copy of the public notice is sent to ODA.