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.

2024-25 game bird license, tag, and permit fees

Annual licenses for 2024-25

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 or fall turkey, cougar,
general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations

Resident $196.50
Nonresident N/A

Landowner (valid only for game birds on their own property)

Resident FREE
Nonresident N/A

3-Day License

 Game birds and crows (for hunters 18 and older)
valid for most species with a nonresident game bird validation
Resident N/A
Nonresident $32.50

Permits and validations

Migratory Game Bird HIP Validation

Resident/Nonresident FREE
valid July 1 - June 30

Upland Game Bird Validation

Resident hunters 18 and older $10.00
valid July 1 - June 30
Nonresident N/A

Waterfowl Validation

Resident hunters 18 and older $13.50
valid July 1 - June 30
Nonresident N/A

Nonresident Game Bird Validation

Nonresident hunters 18 and older $44.50
valid July 1 - June 30

Order 2024-25 game bird stamps

Game bird validations are printed on your hunting license, so you don't need to carry a physical stamp in the field.  However, if your purchased an Upland Game Bird, Waterfowl or Nonresident Game Bird validation, you can order the actual stamp for free.

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 $26.50
Nonresident $90.00

Western Oregon Fee Pheasant

Resident/Nonresident $25.00

Youth Licenses

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 or fall 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 Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit

Resident/Nonresident $10.00

Youth Validations and Tags

Youth Upland Game Bird Validation ages 12-17

valid July 1 - June 30
Resident/Nonresident $4.00

Youth Waterfowl Validation ages 12-17

valid July 1 - June 30
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 $34.50

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 $26.50

Resident Senior and Pioneer Licenses

Senior Hunting

age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency
Resident $22.00
Nonresident N/A

Senior Combination Angling and Hunting

 age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency
Resident $47.50
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
To make sure you qualify, visit this page.

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.

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.