The March 18, 2026 meeting for proposed changes to Oregon law regarding pet skunk ownership has passed. The final ruling will be announced at the June meeting scheduled for 6/9/16 and 6/10/16. After reviewing the document of proposed changes, it doesn’t appear there were any changes (strike throughs) in the parts that pertains to pet skunks. There were strike throughs in the portion about captive wolves. Oregon pet skunk owners were given a chance to comment on the proposed changes. Unfortunately, it does not appear that very many wrote in. This may be due to the short notice they were given. There were more comments from out of state skunk owners than from ones within the state which would not likely have much impact. The meeting agenda can be reviewed here. Roll down to Exhibit H: PROTECTED WILDLIFE, HOLDING, AND PROPAGATING RULES. There are 9 pdf attachments on the right side where interested parties may review the testimonies and public correspondence associated with this meeting. Below are the current proposed changes regarding pet skunks. Stay tuned for the results from the June meeting! 635-044-0020 Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.) (1) Black bear, cougar, bobcat, wolves, raccoon and skunk held in captivity require a Wildlife or Wolf Holding Permit for each species held. (2) Black bears, cougars, bobcats, wolves, raccoons and skunks acquired by transfer or new holding application, and following adoption of […]