Hunters and anglers with disabilities

Disabled veterans

Oregon residents who are disabled veterans (with a rating of at least 25 percent) are eligible for a FREE combination license that includes hunting, fishing and shellfish licenses and a Columbia River Basin Endorsement.

Resident disabled veterans also can qualify for a $26 elk tag.

First time license applicants must submit

• This application, and
• A letter from the U.S. Veterans Administration, or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, showing an overall disability rating of at least 25 percent.

Mail or fax these documents to:
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE Salem, OR 97302
(503) 947-6101 FAX: (503) 947-6117

Renewing license holders can renew their licenses online or at an ODFW license vendor or office that sells licenses.

YOU MUST BE AN OREGON RESIDENT TO QUALIFY FOR THE DISABLED VETERAN LICENSE AND TAG.

Disabled hunters and anglers (veteran or not)

Both resident and non-resident hunters and anglers may apply for a FREE Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit, which includes clam digging. This free permit does not replace a hunting, fishing or shellfish license.

While you still need to purchase the applicable licenses, permits, tags and endorsements, the disability permit offers additional accommodations and allows for assistance from others.

Fishing

• Fish from an anchored boat, or other floating device, in places where fishing from a boat is prohibited by ODFW.
• Access to certain fishing docks and platforms, and to many fishing ponds restricted to youth and holders of the disabilities permit.
• Use or apply to use handicapped accessible hunting blinds where available.
• Receive assistance from another person.

Hunting

• Hunt from a parked motor-propelled vehicle except on any public road or highway, or with Cooperative Travel Management Areas.
• Have an able-bodied companion accompany them and kill any animal wounded by the permit holder.
• A visually impaired hunter may be accompanied by a non-visually impaired hunter who may:
  • Assist the hunter in selecting a game animal or bird.
  • Assist the hunter aiming or sighting a firearm.
  • Advise the hunter when to fire a firearm.
  • Shoot a game animal or bird on behalf of the hunter while in the immediate presence of the hunter.
  • Tag and retrieve game animals and birds on behalf of the hunter.

Bag limit for hunters with disability permit
 

Clamming

When clam digging a disabled person may be assisted by another person provided:‌

• Both diggers have their own containers for clams.
• Both diggers possess a valid shellfish license. 
• The disabled clam digger is within 100 yards and within the line of sight of the assistant while the assistant is digging.
• The disabled clam digger and their assistant each have a copy of the Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit in possession when on the clam beds.

To apply for a permit, complete this form (including your physician’s signature) and mail it to:

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE Salem, OR 97302
(503) 947-6101 FAX: (503) 947-6117

The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is good for five years. To renew, you’ll need to submit a new form.

Find out more about qualifying for the Oregon with Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit, and its benefits.