OAR 635-043-0290. Salvage of Deer and Elk

(1) As defined in ORS 315.154, and used in this section “food bank or other charitable organization” means any organization located in the state, including but not limited to a gleaning cooperative, that is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and has as a principal or ongoing purpose the distribution of food to children or homeless, unemployed, elderly or low-income individuals. (2) Any deer or elk taken, to the extent feasible, shall be salvaged and delivered to a “food bank or other charitable organization” for distribution. Any processing and distribution fees shall be at the expense of the city. (3) The Commission is not liable for any loss or damages arising out of the recovery, possession, transportation or consumption of deer or elk pursuant to a kill permit. (4) The city may sell hides and antlers from deer and elk taken under this program within thirty days of take to persons licensed under ORS 498.019 to offset the cost of the program. Antlers not sold must be surrendered to the Department within forty-five days of take. Antler sales must comply with 635-200-0050(4).