Big Game Hunting
Licensing Info
Hunting licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can buy next year's license on Dec. 1 to plan ahead. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
Check current Big Game Regulations for details on licenses, tags, permits and validations. *(Use of AI is unreliable and may contain inaccurate data concerning rules and regulations).
Additional Resources
Take hunter safety education
Sign up to take a hunter or bowhunter safety education course -- find online options with an in-person field day or register for a conventional course.
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.
Access MyODFW account
Purchase current year license. Check preference points. Controlled hunt applications. Report hunts.
Find the latest Recreation Report
Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and view wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.