| Updated: |
8/1/2007 |
| Description: |
Issued in lieu of any of the following ODFW licenses/permits: - a Disabled Veteran's License,
- a Permanent Disabilities Permit,
- a Wheelchair Angler License, or
- a Blind Angler License.
The Disabled Clam Digger Permit or any of the previous licenses/permits allow a person to assist a disabled clam digger to take clams, provided: 1) Both diggers have their own containers for clams; and
2) The disabled clam digger is within 200 feet of the assistant while the assistant is digging; and
3) Both the digger and the assistant have a copy of the permit while digging for clams.
Requires a written certification from a licensed physician (see prerequisites).
Similar Keywords: handicapped, clamming, digging |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 496.146
OAR 635-011-0104
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| Duration: |
May be permanent or time limited |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Free |
| Responsible Agency: |
Fish and Wildlife, Department of |
| Prerequisites: |
Severely limited mobility because of paralysis or loss of use of some or all of a person's legs or arms; or
Loss of vision or substantial loss of visual acuity or visual field beyond correction; or
Unable to walk without an assistive device or unable to walk more than 200 feet. |
| Service Links: |
 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations: page 5
 Application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Requires doctor's certification that the applicant meets the criteria, and whether the condition is permanent or temporary. If temporary, the date when assistance will no longer be required. |
| Additional Information: |
Issued by ODFW Newport, Charleston or Astoria Office only. A Disabled Veteran's License, a Permanent Disabilities Permit, a Wheelchair Angler License or a Blind Angler license, issued by ODFW may be used instead of the Disabled Clam Digger Permit |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Fish and Wildlife, Department of |
| E-mail Address: |
ODFW.Info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-947-6000
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
3406 Cherry Ave. NE
Salem, OR 97303
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| Website Information: |
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ |
