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License | General Hunting License |
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Resident | $34.50 |
Nonresident | $172 |
Resident Youth | $10 |
Nonresident Youth | $10 |
License | Resident | Nonresident | Resident Youth | Nonresident Youth |
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General Hunting License | $34.50 | $172 | $10 | $10 |
Permits and Tags | Deer |
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Resident | $28.50 |
Nonresident | $443.50 |
Resident Youth | $28.50 |
Nonresident Youth | $443.50 |
Permits and Tags | Elk |
Resident | $49.50 |
Nonresident | $588 |
Resident Youth | $49.50 |
Nonresident Youth | $588 |
Permits and Tags | Antelope |
Resident | $51.50 |
Nonresident | $395.50 |
Resident Youth | $51.50 |
Nonresident Youth | $395.50 |
Permits and Tags | Bighorn Sheep |
Resident | $142 |
Nonresident | $1513.50 |
Resident Youth | $142 |
Nonresident Youth | $1513.50 |
Permits and Tags | Rocky Mountain Goat |
Resident | $142 |
Nonresident | $1513.50 |
Resident Youth | $142 |
Nonresident Youth | $1513.50 |
Permits and Tags | Black Bear |
Resident | $16.50 |
Nonresident | $16.50 |
Resident Youth | $16.50 |
Nonresident Youth | $16.50 |
Permits and Tags | Controlled Hunt Application Fee |
Resident | $8 |
Nonresident | $8 |
Resident Youth | $8 |
Nonresident Youth | $8 |
Permits and Tags | Resident | Nonresident | Resident Youth | Nonresident Youth |
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Deer | $28.50 | $443.50 | $28.50 | $443.50 |
Elk | $49.50 | $588 | $49.50 | $588 |
Antelope | $51.50 | $395.50 | $51.50 | $395.50 |
Bighorn Sheep | $142 | $1513.50 | $142 | $1513.50 |
Rocky Mountain Goat | $142 | $1513.50 | $142 | $1513.50 |
Black Bear | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Controlled Hunt Application Fee | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
Deadlines and draw results |
Date |
Application deadline - Spring Black Bear |
February 10, 2024 |
Application Deadline - Spring Black Bear |
February 20, 2024 |
Application deadline - Big Game |
May 15, 2024 |
Deadline to correct applications - Big Game |
May 25, 2024 |
Draw results available - Big Game |
June 12, 2024 |
Deadline to buy drawn sheep or mountain goat tags |
The day before the earliest hunt period begins |
Deadline to buy drawn pronghorn, elk or deer tags |
The day before the earliest hunt period begins |
Deadline to buy general archery deer or elk tags |
August 30, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Western Oregon Deer Rifle tags |
October 4, 2024 |
Deadline to buy general fall black bear tags |
October 4, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Cascade elk rifle tags |
November 8, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Rocky Mt Elk Centerfire tags, 2nd Season (General) |
November 8, 2024 |
Coast Elk Centerfire tags, 1st Season (General) |
November 15, 2024 |
Coast Elk Centerfire tags, 2nd Season (General) |
November 22, 2024 |
Deadlines and draw results | Date |
Application deadline - Spring Black Bear | February 10, 2024 |
Application Deadline - Spring Black Bear | February 20, 2024 |
Application deadline - Big Game | May 15, 2024 |
Deadline to correct applications - Big Game | May 25, 2024 |
Draw results available - Big Game | June 12, 2024 |
Deadline to buy drawn sheep or mountain goat tags | The day before the earliest hunt period begins |
Deadline to buy drawn pronghorn, elk or deer tags | The day before the earliest hunt period begins |
Deadline to buy general archery deer or elk tags | August 30, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Western Oregon Deer Rifle tags | October 4, 2024 |
Deadline to buy general fall black bear tags | October 4, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Cascade elk rifle tags | November 8, 2024 |
Deadline to buy Rocky Mt Elk Centerfire tags, 2nd Season (General) | November 8, 2024 |
Coast Elk Centerfire tags, 1st Season (General) | November 15, 2024 |
Coast Elk Centerfire tags, 2nd Season (General) | November 22, 2024 |
A great variety of big game species and terrain, lots of public land, and a mixture of controlled and over-the-counter tags give hunters many opportunities in the Beaver State. Some species, such as mountain goats and bighorn sheep, are managed conservatively, allowing a good number of them to get big enough to grow trophy-size horns or antlers and leading to high hunter success rates. Other species, such as mule deer and elk, are managed under objectives that might differ by game management unit. Some units produce a good percentage of mature animals, while other units mainly provide opportunities to hunt with friends and family members or to take an animal for meat. Unsuccessful applicants for controlled tags get preference points that improve their future tag drawing odds. Some tags are issued only to clients designated by outfitters, while others are allocated to youth hunters.
Controlled tags are issued to winners of an annual computerized tag lottery. Each applicant or party of applicants is assigned a random number and may apply for five hunt choices. Party size for application purposes is restricted to 18 for deer and elk and 2 for antelope. No party applications are accepted for mountain goat or bighorn sheep. Unsuccessful applicants receive a preference point per species every year when they apply for a first-choice hunt but do not draw a tag. All applicants must buy a nonrefundable hunting license to apply for tags.
A maximum of 3% of tags for pronghorn antelope and a maximum of 5% of tags for controlled deer, elk, and bear hunts can be issued to nonresidents. No less than 5% and no more than 10% of all bighorn sheep and Rocky Mtn goat tags will be issued to nonresidents. Less than the maximum percentage may be issued, as nonresident applications receive no preference other than existing preference points in the drawings. The Guides and Outfitters Program impacts the number of nonresident tags available in the drawing.
Oregon will look at all applicants 1st choice hunt applications before moving on to 2nd choice options.
Oregon will allow group applications for elk and antelope of any size. A group application will have their points averaged and will round up to the next whole number if the average is .51 or above and down to the whole number if the average is .50 or below. A group application is treated as a single application where, if selected, all applicants will receive a tag provided there are enough tags to satisfy the size of the group. If there are not enough tags, no one on that application will receive a tag.
After the primary draw and generally around the beginning of July, leftover licenses will be made available for purchase. Hunters who already hold a controlled hunt license or a general tag will not be able to purchase licenses until 24 hours after the sale has begun.
Credit cards are accepted (Visa and Mastercard only). Annual hunting license and application fees are charged immediately. An $8 application fee is charged for tags, but you are not charged for the tag until you pay for it. See the purchase deadlines above.
A hunting license is required before applying for a controlled hunt or purchasing a general license.
Oregon does offer over-the-counter licenses for deer and elk. Hunters can also purchase leftover licenses
Oregon offers youth hunters many opportunities that are not available to adults. Some tags are designated for hunters who are 12 to 17 years old and give them the chance to hunt before adult hunters or during other youth-only seasons. Many youth hunts are restricted to the taking of antlerless animals, but others permit the taking of mature bulls orbucks. The state also has a mentored youth program that gives youngsters from 9 to 15 years old the chance to hunt in the company of an adult and to take an animal with the mentor's tag.
12 years old
Required for anyone 17 years old or younger
Not required in Oregon
Wearing a blaze orange hat or vest is required for rifle big game and upland bird hunters under age 17
Oregon does have some weapon restrictions that you should pay attention to before you apply. For more information, check out thestate regulations.
For Oregon residents who are currently on active duty, hunting licenses can be purchased at half price. Nonresident active service members are able to purchase hunting, fishing and shellfish licenses at resident costs.
Oregon residents who are stationed out-of-state, but have returned to Oregon on leave can purchase controlled hunt tags for deer and elk. Each district can issue up to 20 each of deer, elk, and bear tags. These tags are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Qualifying disabled veterans are eligible to receive a free combination and shellfish license. Additionally, qualifying persons are also eligible to purchase an elk tag for $26.To qualify for the disabled veteran's license, individuals will have had to live in the state permanently for at least six months and have a disability rating of at least 25% due to service-connected injuries.
Preference points are considered only for first-choice hunts
In each hunt choice, 75% of tags are issued to applicants who have preference points
Applicants who have more preference points than others are drawn first
25% of tags for each hunt choice are issued by random
Leftover tags after the preference point drawing are added to the 25% of random tags
Tags issued to outfitters' clients are part of the nonresident quota
A maximum of 5% of deer and elk tags and 3% of antelope tags are issued to nonresidents
There is no minimum quota of deer, elk or antelope tags drawn by nonresidents
A minimum of 5% of sheep and goat tags are issued to nonresidents
A maximum of 10% of sheep and goat tags are issued to nonresidents
Hunters may apply for just a preference point rather than a tag if they do not want to hunt in a given year
Hunters should not apply for any tag they do not want. Select your first hunt choice wisely because all accumulated preference points are forfeited if you draw your first choice tag.
A person may draw only one goat or bighorn sheep tag in a lifetime
A person who draws a goat or sheep tag may win a raffle tag
No waiting periods apply to deer, antelope, and elk permits
Buy a general tag
Draw a tag in the public drawing
Buy a tag at auction
Draw a raffle tag
Buy a tag set aside for an outfitter's clients
Draw a landowner preference tag (not transferable)
Outfitters have the right to market tags designated to their clients
Resident and nonresident landowners are eligible to apply for landowner tags
Landowners must buy a hunting license before applying for a tag
Landowner preference forms are required
Oregon does not allow an applicant to return a tag once drawn
If you draw a first-choice tag, your preference points for that species are gone