Fund for Animals v. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Petitioners seek a determination of the validity of a rule by which the State Fish and Wildlife Commission set seasons and numbers of tags for hunting cougar in various wildlife units throughout Oregon. ORS 183.400(1). The seasons begin no earlier than November 15, 1988, and end no later than January 31, 1989. OAR 635-67-015. Petitioners assert that the record does not show that the Commission adequately investigated the supply and condition of cougars before adopting the rule. We uphold the rule.

We may invalidate a rule only if it violates constitutional provisions, exceeds the statutory…