Licensing Info
Hunting licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can begin buying your next year's license on Dec. 1 of the prior year. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
2024 big game license, tag and permit fees
Licenses
Annual Hunting License
Resident* $34.50
Nonresident $172.00
* Resident is defined as a person who has resided in Oregon at least six months immediately prior to applying for a license, tag or permit. See the e-regulations for more details.
Combined Angling and Hunting
Resident $73.00
Nonresident N/A
Sports Pac
includes fishing, shellfish and hunting license; combine angling tag; spring turkey, cougar,
general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations
Resident $196.50
Resident with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $206.25
Nonresident N/A
Tags
Black Bear
Resident/Nonresident $16.50
Additional Black Bear (fall)
Resident/Nonresident $16.50
Cougar
Resident/Nonresident $16.50
Additional Cougar
Resident/Nonresident $16.50
Deer
Resident $28.50
Nonresident $443.50
Elk
Resident $49.50
Nonresident $588.00
Bighorn Sheep
Resident $142.00
Nonresident $1,513.50
Pronghorn Antelope
Resident $51.50
Nonresident $395.50
Rocky Mountain Goat
Resident $142.00
Nonresident $1,513.50
Youth Licenses – 12-17 years old
Annual Combination License (12-17 years old)
includes fishing, hunting and shellfish license and Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident/Nonresident $10.00
Youth Sports Pac
includes fishing, shellfish and hunting license; combine angling tag; spring turkey,
cougar, general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations
Resident $55.00
Nonresident N/A
Senior and Pioneer Licenses
Senior Hunting
70 years old and Oregon resident for at least 5 years
Resident $22.00
Nonresident N/A
Senior Combination
70 years old and Oregon resident for at least 5 years
Resident $47.50
Nonresident N/A
Pioneer Combination
65 years old and Oregon resident for at least 50 years:
includes fishing and hunting license, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident $6.00
Nonresident N/A
To make sure you qualify, visit this page.
Pioneer Elk Tag
Resident $26.00
Nonresident N/A
Disabled Veteran and Uniformed Service Members
LICENSES
Uniformed Services Hunting License
Resident $17.00
Nonresident $34.50
Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting and Fishing
includes Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident FREE
Nonresident N/A
Resident Disabled Veteran License Application
TAGS
Nonresident members of the uniformed services
may purchase licenses, tags, and permits at resident rates, except for controlled hunt tags
Disable Veteran Elk
Resident $26.00
Nonresident N/A
Other Permits and Applications
Duplicate License, Tag, Permit
$2.00
Wildlife Area Parking Permit
Daily $10.00
Annual $30.00
Controlled Hunt Application
$8.00
Controlled Hunt Application Change Fee
Online - free
At an ODFW office -- free*
*No charge for first controlled hunt application change for each controlled hunt series (200, 400, 600, etc.). There will be a $2 service fee for all subsequent changes.
Waterway Access Permit*- Nonmotorized Boats
Resident/Nonresident $19.00
* replaces Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit for nonmotorized boats
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit - Motorized boats
Resident N/A
Nonresident $22.00
Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit**
Resident/Nonresident FREE
Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit
**Regular hunting license and tags are still required.
Additional Resources
Take a hunter education course
Sign up to take a hunter education course -- find online options, order a workbook or register for a traditional class.
Find a place to hunt
Finding a place to hunt can be a challenge — even in a state that's 50 percent public land. This map will help you find access for your next hunt.
Find your hunter information
Check preference points, application results and report hunts.