Sportsmen calls needed to defeat bill!
Oregon House Bill 2783, sponsored by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, would arbitrarily ban tethering a dog outdoors for more than 10 hours in a 24 hour period, or for more than 15 hours in a 24 hour period if the dog is on a running line, pulley, or trolley system. The measure passed the Oregon House of Representatives on April 10th by a vote of 45-14.
While the bill exempts dogs while actively engaged in a licensed activity, this exemption falls far short of providing any relief for sportsmen. For example, it would not cover hunting dog owners while at home, training, or during field trials.
“Many responsible sporting dog owners safely use tethering as a primary means of confining a dog,” said Jeremy Rine, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance in-house counsel. “This bill would classify many dog owners who provide exemplary care for their dogs as criminals. The bill has already passed the House so it is urgent that sportsmen need to call their state senators today and ask them to vote NO on the bill.”
House Bill 2783 is currently pending in the Oregon Senate.
Take Action! Oregon sportsmen should immediately contact their state senator and ask them to vote NO on House Bill 2783. Visit USSA’s Legislative Action Center to find your state senator’s contact information.