Game Bird Hunting
Licensing Info
Game bird seasons in Oregon run from July 1 to June 30, which means you'll need to purchase new upland and waterfowl validations before you hunt again in the fall. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
2018-19 Game Bird License, Tag, and Permit Fees
Annual Licenses for 2020
Hunting
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.
Combination 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
Landowner (valid only for game birds on their own property)
Resident FREE
Nonresident N/A
3-Day License
for game birds and crows (for hunters 18 and older)
valid for most species with a nonresident game bird validation
Resident N/A
Nonresident $31.50
Permits and Validations
Migratory Game Bird HIP Validation
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Resident/Nonresident FREE
Upland Game Bird Validation
for resident hunters 18 and older
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018: $9.00
valid July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019: $9.50
Nonresident N/A
Waterfowl Validation
for resident hunters 18 and older
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018: $12.50
valid July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019: Resident $13.00
Nonresident N/A
Nonresident Game Bird Validation
for nonresident hunters 18 and older
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018: $41.50
valid July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019: $43.00
Band-tailed Pigeon Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Sage-Grouse Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Brant Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Sea Duck Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Northwest OR Goose Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Tags
Turkey (Spring or Fall)
Resident $25.50
Nonresident $87.50
Western Oregon Fee Pheasant
Resident/Nonresident $17.00
Youth Licenses
Youth License ages 12-17
includes angling, hunting, shellfish, 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
Youth Game Bird Hunting License
ages 11 and younger
Resident/Nonresident FREE
Youth Validations and Tags
Youth Upland Game Bird Validation ages 12-17
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Resident/Nonresident $4.00
Youth Waterfowl Validation ages 12-17
valid July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Resident/Nonresident $4.00
Youth Turkey (Spring or Fall)
Resident/Nonresident $10.50
Disabled Veteran and Uniformed Service Member Licenses and Tags
Uniformed Services Hunting
Resident $17.00
Nonresident $33.50
Disabled Veteran Combination Angling and Hunting*
includes Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident FREE
Nonresident N/A
Resident Disabled Veteran License Application
*Applicable validations, permits, and tags are required along with this hunting license.
Uniformed Services Turkey Tag
Resident/Nonresident $25.50
Resident Senior and Pioneer Licenses
Senior Hunting
age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency
Resident $21.50
Nonresident N/A
Senior Combination Angling and Hunting
age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency
Resident $44.50
Nonresident N/A
Pioneer Combination
age 65 and 50 years Oregon residency;
includes fishing and hunting licenses, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident $6.00
Nonresident N/A
Pioneer License Application
Other Permits and Applications
Duplicate license, tag, permit
$2.00
Wildlife Area Parking Permit
Daily $10.00
Annual $30.00
Controlled Hunt Application - Game Birds
$4.00
Wildlife Area Reservation Daily Hunt Permits
$2.00
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit - Nonmotorized Boats
Resident/Nonresident$7.00
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
** Applicable licenses and tags are still required.
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Additional Resources
Check the waterfowl harvest statistics for several popular wildlife areas.
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.
Check preference points, application results and report hunts.
Current conditions and opportunities to hunt, fish and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.