Am I correct that "illuminated" rifle scopes are illegal for big game hunting in Oregon?

[tkdguy]

Was thinking that I'd pick up a 4 x 12 rifle scope with an illuminated "cross hair red dot" but think I read a reference that "illuminated" scopes were illegal. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks.

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[v0lcom13sn0w]

it cannot project a light or a beam IIRC

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

disregard the yellow. it only means its a new regulation for 2019. this is from odfw big game regs.

 

[BDA.45]

@v0lcom13sn0w is spon on. It cannot project a beam or receive info from an electronic source

 

[j8tnub]

A scope that only has an illuminated reticle is legal while hunting. A scope like SIG's BDX system could be used with the ballistic reticle turned on so long as it is not receiving information from another electronic device while hunting.

 

[Member 5605]

This does not apply to varmint hunting though.

 

[Angler]

This does not apply to varmint hunting though.

Are you sure? This is the reg :

• Use an artificial light for hunting any wildlife, except raccoon, bobcat and opossum provided the light is not cast from or attached to a motor vehicle. This includes laser sights or any other sights which project a beam to the target, including scopes with electronic rangefinders and scopes that receive information from a rangefinder or any electronic device. This does not include battery operated sights which only light the reticle.

 

[Flymph]

We should be allowed night vision to hunt coyotes... oh well.

 

[Twodogs]

We should be allowed night vision to hunt coyotes... oh well.

You can if your hunting on private land.

 

[Angler]

We should be allowed night vision to hunt coyotes... oh well.

You can if your hunting on private land.

Are you sure? Here are the regs:

• Hunt, locate, or scout for the purpose of hunting any wildlife with infrared or other night vision sight or equipment except trail cameras.
• Landowners or their agents may hunt predatory animals with a spotlight, and from a vehicle on lands that they legally own or occupy.