# ORS § 496.007: 496.007 “Game bird” defined

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.007

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 496.007
- **Heading:** 496.007 “Game bird” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 41 / Chapter 496 / Section 496.007

## Text

As used in the wildlife laws, unless the context requires otherwise, “game bird” means:

(1) Those members of the family Anatidae, commonly known as swans, geese, brant and river and sea ducks.

(2) Those members of the family Columbidae, commonly known as mourning doves and bandtailed pigeons.

(3) Those members of the family Tetranidae, commonly known as grouse, ptarmigan and prairie chickens.

(4) Those members of the family Phasianidae, commonly known as pheasants, quail and partridge.

(5) Those members of the family Meleagrididae, commonly known as wild turkey.

(6) Those members of the family Scolopacidae, commonly known as snipe and woodcock.

(7) Those members of the family Gruidae, commonly known as cranes.

(8) Those members of the family Rallidae, commonly known as rails, gallinules and coots. [1973 c.723 §4]

Source: Section 496.007 — “Game bird” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors496.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 496.002 496.002 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.002.md)
- [ORS § 496.004 496.004 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.004.md)
- [ORS § 496.007 496.007 “Game bird” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.007.md)
- [ORS § 496.009 496.009 “Game fish” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.009.md)
- [ORS § 496.012 496.012 Wildlife policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.012.md)
- [ORS § 496.016 496.016 Applicability of wildlife laws to commercial fishing laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.016.md)
- [ORS § 496.018 496.018 Person with disability under wildlife laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.018.md)
- [ORS § 496.080 496.080 State Department of Fish and Wildlife](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.080.md)
- [ORS § 496.085 496.085 Fish Screening Task Force](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.085.md)
- [ORS § 496.090 496.090 State Fish and Wildlife Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.090.md)
- [ORS § 496.108 496.108 Commission officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.108.md)
- [ORS § 496.112 496.112 State Fish and Wildlife Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.112.md)
- [ORS § 496.116 496.116 Delegation of rulemaking authority to director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.116.md)
- [ORS § 496.118 496.118 Duties and powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.118.md)

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