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2026 big game and 2026-27 game bird fee tables
Oregon Hunting Licenses and Fees
All 69 fee rows from the 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations and the 2026-27 Game Bird Hunting Regulations: the annual hunting, combination and Sports Pac licenses, youth, senior, pioneer, uniformed services and disabled veteran licenses, every big game tag for residents and nonresidents, the game bird validations, permits and turkey tags, and the application and parking fees. 16 items cost more in 2026 than in 2025, and the page also covers tagging, mandatory reporting and hunter education.
Photo: USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Which license and which tag for Oregon hunters
Oregon sells a calendar-year hunting license, then a tag for each big game animal and a validation for each kind of bird. The $39 resident license is the base for every hunt; deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn, goat, bear, cougar and turkey each need a tag, upland birds need the $11 validation and ducks and geese the $15 waterfowl validation, the free HIP validation and a federal duck stamp from age 16.
Who needs what
Every hunter needs a valid hunting license (calendar-year, January 1 or purchase date through December 31; only one annual hunting license) plus a big game tag (electronic or paper) valid for the dates, area and species. Documents must be shown on request.
Residency
Physically reside in Oregon at least six consecutive months immediately before applying; owning property or paying property tax is not enough; claiming residency elsewhere disqualifies; false application is a crime. Waived for uniformed service members stationed in Oregon (and spouse/dependents).
Children and teens
Youth 12-17 need a Combination License ($10) or Youth Sports Pac ($75) to hunt big game, enter the draw or buy preference points; 11 and under need no license for game birds, small game or unprotected wildlife (free Youth Game Bird Hunting License available) and may not hunt big game except in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program.
Bird hunters
Upland birds: Upland Game Bird Validation (residents 18+ and youth 12-17) or Nonresident Game Bird Validation; waterfowl: HIP validation, Waterfowl Validation (or nonresident validation) and federal duck stamp (16+); doves and snipe: HIP validation; band-tailed pigeon, brant, sea duck, sage-grouse and Northwest goose permits as applicable; turkey tags; 3-day nonresident game bird license ($36, 18+) cannot be used for controlled hunts.
On your own land
A resident does not need a license to hunt on land they reside on that is owned by them or immediate family, unless hunting a species that needs a tag or applying for big game tags; landowners/agents need no license to take predatory animals on their land.
Furbearers
Furbearers need a Furtaker’s License or Hunting License for Furbearers; bobcat also needs a Bobcat Record Card.
Snake River waters
A valid Oregon or Idaho hunting license is valid on the waters and islands of the Snake River where it forms the state boundary.
Where to buy
Buy online (huntfishoregon.com / MyODFW app), at license sales agents or ODFW offices that sell licenses; electronic or paper tags (choose at purchase; change once per calendar year).
Sources: ODFW license requirements (eRegulations); ODFW youth hunting page (eRegulations); ODFW game bird license requirements (eRegulations); ODFW landowner page (eRegulations); ODFW game bird fee page (eRegulations). Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
Oregon fees, row by row (69)
Controlled hunt applications cost $10.00 big game; $4.00 game birds. Rows marked Either carry one printed price for residents and nonresidents. Game bird validations run from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, while licenses and big game tags follow the calendar year.
Annual hunting and combination licenses (4)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting, residents only | $39.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | |
| Hunting, nonresidents | $193.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | |
| Sports Pac, residents only | $253.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | Comes with Hunting, Angling and Shellfish License, Combined Angling Harvest Tag, Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Validations, plus a General or Controlled Deer, General or Controlled Elk, Cougar, General or Controlled Bear, and Spring or Fall Turkey tag. |
| Combination License – Angling and Hunting, residents only | $86.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 |
Youth licenses and packages (2)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination License (12-17 years old), resident or nonresident | $10.00 | 2026 | Comes with Hunting, Angling, Shellfish and Columbia River Basin Endorsement |
| Youth Sports Pac, residents only | $75.00 | 2026 | Comes with Combination Hunting, Angling, Shellfish License, Combined Angling Harvest Tag, Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Validations, plus a General or Controlled Deer, General or Controlled Elk, Cougar, General or Controlled Bear, and Spring or Fall Turkey tag. A Youth Sports Pac also includes the Columbia River Basin Endorsement. |
Senior and pioneer licenses (4)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Hunting (age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency), residents only | $25.00 | 2026 | |
| Senior Combination Hunting and Angling (age 70 and 5 years Oregon residency), residents only | $56.00 | 2026 | |
| Pioneer Combination – Hunting, Angling, and Columbia River Basin Endorsement (age 65 and 50 years Oregon residency), residents only | $10.00 | 2026 | |
| Pioneer Elk, residents only | $29.00 | 2026 |
Big game tags (14)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Additional Bear, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Cougar, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Additional Cougar, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Deer, residents only | $33.00 | 2026 | |
| Deer, nonresidents | $500.00 | 2026 | |
| Elk, residents only | $56.00 | 2026 | |
| Elk, nonresidents | $660.00 | 2026 | |
| Bighorn Sheep, residents only | $159.00 | 2026 | |
| Bighorn Sheep, nonresidents | $1,695.00 | 2026 | |
| Pronghorn Antelope, residents only | $58.00 | 2026 | |
| Pronghorn Antelope, nonresidents | $443.00 | 2026 | |
| Rocky Mountain Goat, residents only | $159.00 | 2026 | |
| Rocky Mountain Goat, nonresidents | $1,695.00 | 2026 |
Uniformed services and disabled veteran licenses (3)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniformed Services Hunting, residents only | $19.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | |
| Uniformed Services Hunting, nonresidents | $39.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | |
| Disabled Veteran Combination, residents only | FREE | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | Comes with Columbia River Basin Endorsement |
Uniformed services and disabled veteran tags (11)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniformed Service Cougar, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Black Bear, resident or nonresident | $16.50 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Deer – General Season, resident or nonresident | $33.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Deer – Controlled Season, residents only | $33.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Deer – Controlled Season, nonresidents | $500.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Elk – General Season, resident or nonresident | $56.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Elk – Controlled Season, residents only | $56.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Elk – Controlled Season, nonresidents | $660.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Pronghorn Antelope, residents only | $58.00 | 2026 | |
| Uniformed Service Pronghorn Antelope, nonresidents | $443.00 | 2026 | |
| Disabled Veteran Elk, residents only | $29.00 | 2026 |
Game bird licenses, validations, permits and tags (24)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landowner, residents only | Free | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | Valid only for game birds on their own property see Licensing Requirements |
| Three-Day Hunting License for Game Birds and Crows (age 18 and older), nonresidents | $36.00 | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | Not valid for controlled hunts |
| HIP Validation, resident or nonresident | Free | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Upland Game Bird Validation (age 18 and older), residents only | $11.00 | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Waterfowl Validation (age 18 and older), residents only | $15.00 | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Nonresident Game Bird Validation (age 18 and older), nonresidents | $50.00 | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Band-tailed Pigeon Permit, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Sage-Grouse Permit, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Brant Permit, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Sea Duck Permit, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Northwest Oregon Goose Permit, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit, resident or nonresident | $25.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Beardless Turkey Permit, residents only | $26.50 | 2026-27 | |
| Beardless Turkey Permit, nonresidents | $90.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Turkey (Spring or Fall), residents only | $26.50 | 2026-27 | |
| Turkey (Spring or Fall), nonresidents | $90.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Controlled Hunt Application — Game Birds, resident or nonresident | $4.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Youth Game Bird Hunting License for age 11 and younger, resident or nonresident | Free | January 1 (or purchase date) through December 31, 2026 | |
| Youth Upland Game Bird Validation (age 12-17), resident or nonresident | $4.00 | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Youth Waterfowl Validation (age 12-17), resident or nonresident | $4.00 | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | Valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 |
| Youth Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Permit, resident or nonresident | $10.00 | 2026-27 | |
| Youth Beardless Turkey Permit, resident or nonresident | $10.50 | 2026-27 | |
| Youth Turkey (Spring or Fall), resident or nonresident | $10.50 | 2026-27 | |
| Uniformed Services Turkey, resident or nonresident | $26.50 | 2026-27 |
Applications, parking, boat and other permits (7)
| License, tag or permit | Price | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplicate Tag, resident or nonresident | $2.00 | 2026 | |
| Wildlife Area Parking Permit – Daily, resident or nonresident | $10.00 | 2026 | |
| Wildlife Area Parking Permit – Annual, resident or nonresident | $30.00 | 2026 | |
| Controlled Hunt Application – Big Game, resident or nonresident | $10.00 | 2026 | |
| Waterway Access Permit, resident or nonresident | $8.00 weekly/7day, $22.00 annual, $37.00 two-year*** | 2026 | |
| Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit – Motorized Boats, nonresidents | $32.00 | 2026 | |
| Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit – Contact ODFW Salem HQ, resident or nonresident | FREE | 2026 |
Sources: 2026-27 Game Bird Regulations, PDF p. 6; 2026 Big Game Regulations, PDF p. 10; ODFW game bird fee page (eRegulations); ODFW fee page (eRegulations). Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
What costs more in Oregon this year
The resident hunting license went from $34.50 to $39, the combination license from $73 to $86 and the Sports Pac from $196.50 to $253. The youth Sports Pac rose from $55 to $75, and the waterway access permit now applies to every non-motorized boat whatever its length.
| Item | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting License (raised) | $34.50 | $39.00 |
| Nonresident Hunting License (raised) | $172.00 | $193.00 |
| Combination Hunting and Angling License (raised) | $73.00 | $86.00 |
| Sports Pac License (raised) | $196.50 | $253.00 |
| 3-Day Nonresident Hunting License (raised) | $32.50 | $36.00 |
| Upland Game Bird Validation (raised) | $10.00 | $11.00 |
| Waterfowl Validation (raised) | $13.50 | $15.00 |
| Nonresident Game Bird Validation (raised) | $44.50 | $50.00 |
| Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit – Nonresident Motorized Boats (raised) | $22.00 | $32.00 |
| Waterway Access Permit – Fees (raised) | $7.00 weekly, $19.00 annual, $32.00 two-year | $8.00 weekly, $22.00 annual, $37.00 two-year |
| Waterway Access Permit – Boat Size Requirement (raised) | Required only for non-motorized boats 10 feet or longer | Now required for all non-motorized boats, regardless of length |
| Youth Sports Pac License (raised) | $55.00 | $75.00 |
| Uniformed Services Hunting License (raised) | $17.00 resident, $34.50 nonresident | $19.00 resident, $39.00 nonresident |
| Senior Hunting License (raised) | $22.00 | $25.00 |
| Senior Combination Angling and Hunting License (raised) | $47.50 | $56.00 |
| Pioneer Combination License (raised) | $6.00 | $10.00 |
Sources: ODFW game bird fee page (eRegulations); 2026 Big Game Regulations, PDF p. 10. Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
Oregon fees by residency
12 items carry separate resident and nonresident prices. The gap is widest for the once-in-a-lifetime species: a bighorn sheep or mountain goat tag costs $159 for a resident and $1,695 for a nonresident, and an elk tag $56 against $660.
| Item | Kind | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | License | $39.00 | $193.00 |
| Deer | Tag | $33.00 | $500.00 |
| Elk | Tag | $56.00 | $660.00 |
| Bighorn Sheep | Tag | $159.00 | $1,695.00 |
| Pronghorn Antelope | Tag | $58.00 | $443.00 |
| Rocky Mountain Goat | Tag | $159.00 | $1,695.00 |
| Uniformed Services Hunting | Uniformed services | $19.00 | $39.00 |
| Uniformed Service Deer – Controlled Season | Uniformed services | $33.00 | $500.00 |
| Uniformed Service Elk – Controlled Season | Uniformed services | $56.00 | $660.00 |
| Uniformed Service Pronghorn Antelope | Uniformed services | $58.00 | $443.00 |
| Beardless Turkey Permit | Game bird permits and validations | $26.50 | $90.00 |
| Turkey (Spring or Fall) | Game bird tags | $26.50 | $90.00 |
Sources: ODFW game bird fee page (eRegulations). Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
What ODFW says on tags, check-ins and harvest reports
Every deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, cougar and turkey tag has to be reported, whether or not it was used. Hunts that end in 2026 are reported by January 31, 2027 and those ending between January and March 2027 by April 15, 2027; a late deer or elk report adds $25 to the 2028 license.
- Report every tagReport every deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, cougar and turkey tag (hunted or not) online or at a license agent: by January 31, 2027 for hunts ending April 1-December 31, 2026 and by April 15, 2027 for hunts ending January 1-March 31, 2027. Late deer/elk reports cost $25 with the 2028 license. On-time reporters are entered to win a special deer, elk or pronghorn tag.
- Tagging in the fieldPaper tags: immediately write date, time and WMU in ink and attach; electronic tags: validate in the app and attach a record with name, date of birth, ODFW ID, harvest date and confirmation number.
- Black bear skullsPresent the unfrozen skull at an ODFW field office or collection site within 10 days (by appointment); provide sex, date, WMU and tag information.
- Cougar hides and skullsPresent the unfrozen hide with skull and proof of sex within 10 days; female reproductive tract required.
- Sheep and goat check-outBighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat hunters must arrange check-out with the local ODFW office within three business days of finishing the hunt.
- Turkey reportsAll turkey tag and beardless permit holders must report.
- Furtaker reportsFurtaker Harvest Report due (postmarked) by April 15, 2027 for 2026-27; bobcat and river otter pelts tagged within five business days after the season.
- After the seasonGame mammals in the field or in transit more than 48 hours after the season closes must be tagged by ODFW or Oregon State Police; transfers need a written Wildlife Transfer Record.
- Electronic tagsElectronic licenses and tags in the MyODFW app (validate tag, record harvest).
- Reporting prize drawOn-time reporters entered to win a special deer, elk or pronghorn tag with an extended season and expanded area.
Sources: ODFW general regulations (eRegulations); ODFW black bear page (eRegulations); ODFW cougar page (eRegulations); ODFW mountain goat page (eRegulations); ODFW furbearer article; ODFW game bird access area programs (eRegulations). Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
Hunter safety cards for Oregon hunters
Oregon asks for a hunter safety certificate from every hunter aged 17 and under who hunts off family land, unless the child is enrolled in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program. Adults need no course to buy a license, and a card from any US state, Canada or Mexico is accepted.
Who must take it
Youth 17 and under must complete a hunter safety education course (any US state, Canada or Mexico) and carry the certificate or an ODFW document with the certificate number to hunt anywhere except land owned by their parent or legal guardian (Mentored Youth Hunter Program exception). No hunter education requirement for adults 18+ in the regulations.
Course options
Traditional classroom course, or online course followed by an in-person field day; no minimum age but the child must handle a firearm safely.
Mentored Youth Hunter Program
Youth 9-15 may hunt without hunter education in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program (free annual registration in their ODFW account; supervising hunter 21+ with license and tags; one weapon between them; harvest counts against the supervisor’s bag).
Adult along
Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+ when hunting off land owned by their parent or guardian.
Lost card
Replacement hunter safety cards can be ordered online.
Sources: ODFW youth hunting page (eRegulations); ODFW game bird mentored youth hunting program (eRegulations); ODFW game bird youth hunting opportunities (eRegulations). Checked: every cited page looked at November 8, 2026.
Oregon license questions
How much is an Oregon deer tag for a nonresident?
$500, against $33 for a resident. A nonresident also needs the $193 hunting license first.
Which permits does an Oregon duck hunter need?
Upland birds: Upland Game Bird Validation (residents 18+ and youth 12-17) or Nonresident Game Bird Validation; waterfowl: HIP validation, Waterfowl Validation (or nonresident validation) and federal duck stamp (16+); doves and snipe: HIP validation; band-tailed pigeon, brant, sea duck, sage-grouse and Northwest goose permits as applicable; turkey tags; 3-day nonresident game bird license ($36, 18+) cannot be used for controlled hunts.
Did Oregon license prices go up in 2026?
Yes, on 16 items. The resident hunting license rose from $34.50 to $39 and the nonresident license from $172 to $193.
What do Oregon senior and pioneer licenses cost?
Pioneer Combination license $10 (age 65 and 50 years residency) and Pioneer elk tag $29; Senior hunting license $25 and senior combination $56 (age 70, 5 years residency).
When are Oregon tag reports due?
Report every deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, cougar and turkey tag (hunted or not) online or at a license agent: by January 31, 2027 for hunts ending April 1-December 31, 2026 and by April 15, 2027 for hunts ending January 1-March 31, 2027. Late deer/elk reports cost $25 with the 2028 license. On-time reporters are entered to win a special deer, elk or pronghorn tag.
Is hunter education needed to buy an Oregon license?
Youth 17 and under must complete a hunter safety education course (any US state, Canada or Mexico) and carry the certificate or an ODFW document with the certificate number to hunt anywhere except land owned by their parent or legal guardian (Mentored Youth Hunter Program exception). No hunter education requirement for adults 18+ in the regulations.
How much is an Oregon hunting license in 2026?
Residents pay $39 and visitors $193. Both run for the calendar year, from January 1 or the purchase date to December 31, 2026.
What does the Oregon Sports Pac bundle together?
The $253 resident Sports Pac bundles the hunting, angling and shellfish licenses, the combined angling harvest tag, the upland and waterfowl validations, and deer, elk, cougar, bear and turkey tags (general or controlled for deer, elk and bear).
What do Oregon teenagers pay for a license?
$10 for the combination license for ages 12 to 17, resident or nonresident; the youth Sports Pac is $75. Children 11 and under get a free youth game bird license.
Before you drive out
Signal drops fast in the Coast Range canyons and out on the high desert, so download the booklet PDFs and load your tags into the MyODFW app before leaving town.
Other photos on this page: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (CC BY-SA 2.0); ShenandoahNPS (Public domain); sam may (CC BY 2.0); Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (CC BY-SA 2.0); Joshua Tree National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0).