Author: Oregon Hunting Hub Editorial Team

Oregon wildlife damage tags issued by the department allow landowners to remove specific problem animals causing property loss.

Oregon landowner preference tags allow qualifying landowners or designated hunters to take big game on private property.

Oregon landowner preference tags reward property owners holding at least 160 contiguous acres that support big game species like deer and elk.

The Oregon Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows children aged 9 to 15 to hunt under adult supervision without completing coursework first.

Oregon bowhunter education rules outline certification requirements for big game hunters born on or after January 1, 1965.

Oregon hunter education requirements for anyone born on or after January 1, 1969, including online course options and field days.

Oregon hunter education requirements, age exemptions, and the Mentored Youth Hunter Program for individuals hunting in the state.

The Oregon Mule Deer Plan explains persistent population declines, conservation strategies, and future tag allocations for hunters.

Oregon wildlife management herd ranges replace traditional hunting units to track mule deer and elk populations accurately.

Oregon preference point system changes for 2026 explain the 75 25 tag split and rules that purge species points.