Hunt by Reservation Program

About this program

ODFW’s Hunt by Reservation Program connects hunters with private landowners. By making a reservation online, hunters receive a permit to hunt select private lands on dates that landowners select ahead of time. This program benefits hunters by providing quality hunting opportunities on private land. It benefits landowners by helping them coordinate hunt logistics and manage healthy wildlife populations in their area.

For this program to succeed, hunters and landowners must cooperate with utmost trust and respect. If a landowner reports any hunter misbehavior (for example: showing disrespect, unsafe shots, property damage, breaking program rules, violating wildlife laws), we will exclude that hunter and the rest of their party from the program. One strike and you’re out. Keep each other accountable, and remember that your behavior shapes the reputation of all hunters and the future of this program.

Lastly, hunters please remember that life happens. There could be times when a landowner cannot allow hunting on a scheduled date because of issues with livestock, family, unplanned trips and so on. If a landowner needs to cancel your reserved hunting date, please be understanding and contact us ASAP to try and reschedule.

Contact the HBR Program Coordinator if you have questions or need more information.

Program rules      ***Revised for Spring 2021***

• Hunters must have a current Oregon Hunting License and any species-specific tags or permits.
• Always know your target and what lies in front and beyond. Follow all other firearm safety rules. Hunters are responsible for taking safe and legal shots.
• No littering or field dressing on program properties.
• Decoys, blinds, stands, and other personal property must be removed immediately following your hunt.
• Study your hunt maps carefully so that you know safety zones, hunt zones, building location, roads and parking spots.
• Hunts occur only on scheduled days throughout legal seasons. Do not contact landowners to set up hunting arrangements outside the program dates, as this will create scheduling conflicts and extra work for everyone.
• Hunt times, scouting rules, weapon restrictions, and age limits vary by property and are clearly written in each hunt description. Follow these guidelines.
• Vehicles are allowed in designated parking areas only. No overnight camping or parking.
• Every person that goes on a hunt must be added to the reservation permit.
• Hunters must agree to follow all program rules and guidelines. Hunters who make the reservation are responsible for communicating these rules and guidelines to everyone in their hunting party.

Reservations

• Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There is no fee to make a reservation at this time.
• For spring 2021, hunts will be released every Thursday at 10am starting April 1.
• Each hunter can have a maximum of two active reservations. A hunt reservation is “active” if it is happening that day or in the future. This limit includes hunts where one hunter is part of a group reservation created by another hunter. There is no limit to past reservations and no seasonal or annual limit. In short, you get two reservations at a time.
• Hunters must contact landowners by 12 p.m. the day before a hunt begins to confirm hunt plans. If the landowner is slow to respond, keep trying. If you cannot reach the landowner, please contact the HBR Program Coordinator.
• After booking, hunters will receive a hunt permit, landowner contact information, and a property map. You will also be prompted to send proof of taking a hunter education safety course.
• While not required, it’s recommended that hunters provide a small thank-you note or gift to the landowner.

Make a reservation