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ACTION ALERTS
Your voice matters, and taking action has never been easier. By clicking the button below, you can connect through UJoin to stay informed, engage on the issues that matter most, and make your voice heard when it counts. Whether you're responding to important legislation, supporting conservation efforts, or standing up for Oregon's hunting heritage, UJoin gives you the tools to take meaningful action and stay connected with a community that shares your values.
Measure 114
Oregon Measure 114, the Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements Initiative, was on the ballot in Oregon as an initiated state statute on November 8, 2022. The ballot measure was approved.
- Require permits issued by local law enforcement to buy a firearm;
- Require photo ID, fingerprints, safety training, criminal background check, and fee payment to apply for a permit; and
- Prohibit manufacturing, importing, purchasing, selling, possessing, using, or transferring ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds and make violations a class A misdemeanor.
Roadless Rule
The existing protection
The 2001 Roadless Rule generally restricts road construction, road reconstruction and timber harvesting in designated inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System lands, subject to specified exceptions.
The proposed change
The Forest Service is proposing to rescind that national rule, potentially giving land managers greater flexibility to consider roads, timber projects and other management activities in areas currently covered by it.
IP28
Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming from Oregon's animal abuse statutes (ORS 167.315–167.333).
As you have heard by now, the Oregon Secretary of State's office confirmed exactly what we were hoping for: Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) fell well short of the signatures required to reach the November ballot.
Here are the numbers. Of the 142,000+ signatures they submitted to the state, final verification cleared only 104,262 valid signatures. They missed the mark by more than 13,000.
LEGISLATION
OHA maintains an active role in tracking and influencing legislation that impacts hunting, conservation, and firearm rights in Oregon. The Legislative Tracker provides updates on key bills, ballot initiatives, and policy changes at the state level.
HUNTING POLICY
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) strongly supports the protection of legal, ethical hunting as a vital part of wildlife management and conservation. The organization advocates for science-based regulations that ensure sustainable wildlife populations while preserving hunting traditions for future generations.
CONSERVATION POLICY
Conservation is at the core of OHA’s mission. The organization is dedicated to protecting wildlife habitats, improving ecosystems, and ensuring long-term sustainability of Oregon’s natural resources.
2A POLICY
OHA advocates for the protection of Second Amendment rights, especially as they relate to hunting and outdoor traditions. The organization actively monitors and responds to firearm-related legislation that may impact hunters and responsible gun owners.
