Oregon · License · 2026 Edition
Oregon Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $39 for residents and $193 for nonresidents. The cheapest short-term option for nonresidents is the Nonresident 3-Day Bird License at $36.
ODFW fees are on a staggered, pre-announced increase schedule adopted through 2030 — the prices here are the 'Effective 2026' tier, already in effect, not the older 'Current' tier some cached pages still show. A Sports Pac bundles the hunting license with deer, elk and the combined angling tags at a lower combined price than buying each separately; it is the standard choice for anyone hunting both deer and elk in the same year.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunter (base license) | $39 | |
| Resident Senior Hunter | $25 | |
| Uniformed Services Hunter (Resident) | $19 | |
| Sports Pac (hunting license + deer + elk + combined angling tags) | $253 | |
| Youth Sports Pac | $75 | |
| Nonresident Hunter (base license) | $193 | |
| Nonresident 3-Day Bird License | $36 |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Deer Tag | $33 |
| Deer Tag | $500 |
03 — Turkey permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Turkey Tag | $26.50 |
| Youth Turkey Tag | $10.50 |
| Turkey Tag | $90 |
04 — Waterfowl & migratory bird permits
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| Resident Waterfowl Stamp | $15 |
| Nonresident Bird-Waterfowl Stamp | $50 |
Waterfowl hunters 16 and older also need HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Oregon duck season dates →
05 — Other permits
| Permit | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Upland Bird Stamp | $11 | |
| Controlled Hunt Application Fee (per species applied for) | $10 | Required for every controlled-hunt draw application, resident or nonresident — the fee itself does not guarantee a tag. |
06 — Hunter education
Oregon requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Required for all hunters under 18, with an exception for new hunters 17 and younger hunting on land owned by a parent or legal guardian, or hunting through the Mentored Youth Hunter Program.
Oregon hunter safety course — options, costs and where to register →
07 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through ODFW Electronic Licensing System, the state's official portal.
ODFW Electronic Licensing System →
Where to hunt public land in Oregon — WMAs by county & access rules →
Oregon hunting licenses and tags are valid for the calendar year in which they are purchased (per ODFW).
FAQ
Can I hunt on my own land in Oregon without a license?
Oregon exempts a resident hunting on land they or an immediate family member owns and lives on — for every species except the ones that need a tag or permit, which still applies for big game.
How much is a hunting license in Oregon?
A resident annual Oregon hunting license costs $39, and the nonresident annual license costs $193. Species permits for deer, turkey and waterfowl are charged on top — see the tables above. Prices are set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and were read from their own license document on Aug 12, 2026.
How much is a nonresident hunting license in Oregon?
$193 for the annual nonresident license. The cheapest short-term option is the Nonresident 3-Day Bird License at $36. Species permits come on top of the base license.
How much is a deer permit in Oregon?
Deer Tag — $33. Deer Tag — $500. A deer permit is charged on top of the base hunting license.
What do I need to get a hunting license in Oregon?
Oregon requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Licenses are sold through ODFW Electronic Licensing System, the state's official portal. Oregon hunting licenses and tags are valid for the calendar year in which they are purchased (per ODFW).
Do I need a hunter safety course to buy an Oregon hunting license?
Yes, for most first-time buyers. Required for all hunters under 18, with an exception for new hunters 17 and younger hunting on land owned by a parent or legal guardian, or hunting through the Mentored Youth Hunter Program.
Verified · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · Last verified 2026-08-12
Publisher's note. Prices read from the ODFW license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-12. Review due 2027-02-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.