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Fish and Wildlife enforcement must compliment and support fish and wildlife management. The Division's 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. Responsing to citizen complaints is always considered a high priority.
Fish and Wildlife Regulatory and Protective Laws
Troopers enforce regulatory and protective laws including license, tag, and permit requirements; orderly and equitable utilization of wildlife (season and bag limits); harvest methods; protected species; threatened and endangered species; and the illegal commercialization of wildlife.
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Commercial Fisheries Laws
Troopers enforce 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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Boating and Marine Board Laws
Troopers enforce the state boating laws. The Division is equipped with all types of boats. Troopers enforce laws relating to boat licenses and registration; safety equipment; operational rules; and charter vessels, guides, and outfitters on waters throughout the state.
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Environmental Protection Laws
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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Traffic Laws
Since the Fish and Wildlife officer works predominantly in rural areas, they 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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Criminal Laws
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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