Oregon Combination License Fishing and Hunting Cost Guide
This guide explains the Oregon Combination License for residents who want both angling and hunting privileges in one annual license.
Use the official ODFW system only for payment, account lookup, tag purchase, Sports Pac voucher redemption, or final rule checking. The cost comparison, add-ons, mistakes, and buying steps are explained here first.
Fast answer: The Oregon Combination License is an annual resident license that combines angling and hunting. The 2026 listed fee is $86. It is listed for residents only; the official fee table shows N/A for nonresidents.
What it does not automatically include: A Combination License is not the same as the Sports Pac. It does not automatically give you big game tags, turkey tags, bear/cougar tags, waterfowl/upland validations, Combined Angling Tag, shellfish license, Ocean Endorsement, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation, parking permit, or Waterway Access Permit.
Best simple rule: Buy the $86 Combination License if you are an Oregon resident who will both fish and hunt, but you do not need the bundled Sports Pac tags and validations. Check Senior Combination or Pioneer Combination first if you are an older long-term Oregon resident.
Oregon Combination License Picker Before You Pay
Tap the situation that fits you. This helps you avoid paying for too little or buying a bigger package you do not need.
Choose your situation
What the Oregon Combination License Includes and What It Does Not
The word “combination” can confuse people. It combines the base fishing and hunting license privileges. It does not automatically include every tag, validation, or permit.
Includes angling license
It covers the annual base Oregon angling license for a resident adult.
Includes hunting license
It also covers the annual base Oregon hunting license for a resident adult.
Does not include all tags
Big game tags, turkey tags, bear/cougar tags, Combined Angling Tag, and many validations are still separate unless you buy a package that includes them.
Shellfish is separate
The regular Combination License is angling and hunting. If you crab or clam, check shellfish license requirements.
Endorsements may be separate
Ocean Endorsement and Columbia River Basin Endorsement are not automatically included with the regular $86 Combination License.
Annual license year
Oregon fishing licenses are valid from January 1 through December 31 of the license year.
2026 Oregon Combination License Cost Comparison Plain Table
Use this table to decide whether the $86 Combination License is enough or whether Sports Pac, Senior, Pioneer, Youth, or separate documents make more sense.
| License / package | 2026 listed fee | Who it fits | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Angling | $50 | Resident who only fishes. | Do not buy Combination if you do not hunt. |
| Resident Combination License – Angling and Hunting | $86 | Resident who fishes and hunts, but does not need Sports Pac bundle. | Tags, validations, shellfish, endorsements and permits may still be separate. |
| Sports Pac | $253 | Resident who wants a large fishing and hunting package. | Includes many documents, but you must still redeem Sports Pac vouchers before tag deadlines. |
| Annual Shellfish | $13 resident / $37 nonresident | Crabbing, clamming or shellfish harvest. | Regular Combination License does not mean shellfish is covered. |
| Senior Combination | $56 | Age 70+ and Oregon resident for last 5 years, who fishes and hunts. | Check eligibility before buying the regular $86 Combination License. |
| Pioneer Combination | $10 | Age 65+ with at least 50 years Oregon residency before application. | Much stronger value if eligible; includes CRBE and Ocean Endorsement. |
| Disabled Veteran Combination | Free | Qualifying resident disabled veteran. | Includes Columbia River Basin Endorsement and Ocean Endorsement, but tags may still be separate. |
| Youth License, age 12–17 | $10 | Youth who fish, hunt or shellfish. | Includes angling, hunting, shellfish, Columbia River Basin Endorsement and Ocean Endorsement. |
| Youth Sports Pac | $75 | Youth needing a bigger fishing/hunting package. | Includes many tags and validations; compare before buying separate items. |
| Nonresident Combination | N/A | Not listed for nonresidents. | Nonresidents should buy nonresident angling and hunting documents separately. |
Combination License vs Sports Pac Do Not Mix These Up
Sports Pac is a larger resident package. The regular Combination License is only the base angling + hunting license.
| Feature | Combination License | Sports Pac | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 fee | $86 | $253 | Sports Pac costs more because it bundles many documents. |
| Angling license | Included | Included | Both cover base angling. |
| Hunting license | Included | Included | Both cover base hunting. |
| Shellfish license | Not automatically included | Included | Crabbers and clam diggers should compare carefully. |
| Combined Angling Tag | Separate | Included | Important for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and halibut anglers. |
| Big game tags | Separate | Includes several tag vouchers | Sports Pac buyers still must redeem vouchers by tag sale deadlines. |
| Turkey, cougar, bear | Separate if needed | Included according to Sports Pac package | Useful only if those hunts match your plan. |
| Upland bird / waterfowl validations | Separate if needed | Included | Bird hunters should compare Sports Pac early. |
| Best for | Simple fish + hunt base license | Active resident anglers and hunters using multiple tags/validations | Choose based on actual season plan, not package name. |
Senior, Pioneer, Youth and Disabled Veteran Combination Options Check Before Paying $86
Some users should not start with the regular $86 Combination License because a reduced or broader license may apply.
Senior Combination
Age 70+ and Oregon resident for the last 5 years. Listed fee: $56.
Pioneer Combination
Age 65+ and at least 50 years Oregon residency. Listed fee: $10. Includes CRBE and Ocean Endorsement.
Youth License
Age 12–17. Listed fee: $10. Includes angling, hunting, shellfish, CRBE and Ocean Endorsement.
Disabled Veteran Combination
Qualifying resident disabled veterans may receive a free combination license that includes CRBE and Ocean Endorsement.
How to Buy an Oregon Combination License ODFW Steps
Use this order so you do not miss tags, vouchers, app setup, or paper proof.
Confirm resident status
The regular Oregon Combination License is listed for residents. Nonresidents should choose separate nonresident documents that match the activity.
Decide whether Combination or Sports Pac fits
Choose Combination if you need base fishing and hunting. Choose Sports Pac only if the larger tag and validation package matches your real season plan.
Check Senior, Pioneer, Youth or Disabled Veteran status
Reduced or broader license options may apply before you pay the regular $86 Combination License price.
Open the official ODFW licensing system
Use ODFW’s official licensing portal for payment, account lookup, document purchase, tag purchase, and Sports Pac voucher redemption.
Open ODFW licensingVerify or create your ODFW account
If you bought an annual license since 2016 or have preference points/certifications, you may already have a profile. Verify before creating a new account.
Select Purchase from catalog
Add the Combination License or Sports Pac, then add any needed tags, validations, endorsements, permits, or parking documents.
Choose paper or electronic documents
Electronic tags require the MyODFW app. Paper documents can be printed and kept dry in a plastic bag.
Save proof and set reminders
Save license proof, confirm app documents, and calendar any tag sale, Sports Pac voucher, controlled hunt, or mandatory report deadline.
Add-Ons the Combination License May Still Need Fishing + Hunting
The $86 Combination License is a base license. These documents may still matter depending on your trip or season.
| Activity | Combination License enough? | Likely extra document | Practical reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout, bass, panfish | Often yes | Maybe Two-Rod Validation if using two rods where allowed. | Check zone and waterbody rules. |
| Salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut | No | Combined Angling Tag. | Required even for catch-and-release angling for those species. |
| Columbia Basin salmon/steelhead/sturgeon | No | Columbia River Basin Endorsement plus tag if applicable. | Regular Combination License does not automatically include CRBE. |
| Ocean fishing from beach, jetty or boat | Usually no | Ocean Endorsement unless an exception applies. | Sports Pac status is not the same as every ocean rule; check your documents. |
| Crabbing or clamming | No | Shellfish license. | Check ODA shellfish closures before harvesting. |
| Two rods | No | Two-Rod Validation. | Only valid where Oregon rules allow two rods. |
| Big game hunting | No | Species tag, controlled hunt application/tag or general season tag. | License is not the tag. |
| Turkey, bear or cougar | No | Species-specific tags or documents. | Check season and tag sale deadlines. |
| Waterfowl or upland birds | No | Validations and federal/state documents as applicable. | Sports Pac may include some validations; regular Combination does not. |
| Wildlife area parking | No | Wildlife Area Parking Permit if required. | License proof is not parking proof. |
| Non-motorized boat use | No | Waterway Access Permit if required. | Separate from fishing and hunting license. |
Paper vs Electronic Documents For Fishing and Hunting
Combination users often need multiple documents. Choose a proof system you can actually use in the field.
| Format | Best for | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Paper license and tags | People who want printed proof or hunt/fish in poor cell areas. | Keep paper dry and readable; do not resize tags. |
| Electronic license and tags | People comfortable with MyODFW app. | Download the app, log in before leaving, and confirm your portfolio is loaded. |
| E-tagging | Hunters and anglers who choose electronic tags. | You must immediately tag required fish or game in the app, even without internet. |
| Paper backup | Remote river, coast, or backcountry trips. | Print license proof and keep phone charged if using app documents. |
Tag Deadlines and Sports Pac Vouchers Do This Before the Hunt
A hunting license is not the same as a hunting tag. Sports Pac buyers also need to redeem vouchers correctly.
License is not tag
The Combination License gives base hunting license privileges. Big game and many hunt documents still require tags or applications.
Sports Pac vouchers
Sports Pac includes vouchers for big game tags, but those vouchers must be redeemed for actual tags before deadlines.
Deadline rule
Most big game hunters must buy or redeem their tag no later than the day before the hunt begins. Check the relevant regulation.
Fishing + Hunting Field Checklist Before Leaving Home
Use this quick checklist before every fishing trip, hunting trip, or mixed outdoor weekend.
Base license
Combination, Sports Pac, Senior, Pioneer, Youth or other correct base license is active and visible.
Fish documents
Combined Angling Tag, CRBE, Ocean Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation and shellfish license are checked if needed.
Hunt documents
Species tag, controlled hunt tag, validations, federal/state requirements and report obligations are checked.
Rules update
Check current fishing regulation updates, big game rules, game bird rules, shellfish closures and fire/access restrictions.
Proof format
Paper is dry and readable, or MyODFW app documents are loaded and phone is charged.
Parking and access
Wildlife Area Parking Permit, Waterway Access Permit, access permission and private land rules are checked.
Common Oregon Combination License Mistakes Avoid These
Most problems happen because users think “combination” means “everything included.” It does not.
Buying mistakes
- Buying Combination when you only fish.
- Buying Combination when Senior, Pioneer, Youth or Disabled Veteran option applies.
- Buying Combination instead of Sports Pac when you planned to buy many tags and validations anyway.
- Assuming nonresidents can buy the resident Combination License.
- Forgetting shellfish license for crabbing or clamming.
- Forgetting Combined Angling Tag for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut.
Trip mistakes
- Going hunting with only a license and no required tag.
- Not redeeming Sports Pac vouchers before tag deadlines.
- Using two rods where Two-Rod Validation is not allowed.
- Fishing ocean waters without checking Ocean Endorsement.
- Fishing Columbia Basin salmon/steelhead/sturgeon without checking CRBE.
- Depending on app proof without opening the app before leaving service.
ODFW Combination License Help Phone, Office and Map
Use ODFW help when account, vendor, tag, voucher, license category or electronic proof questions are not clear.
ODFW headquarters
4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302
Main phone: 503-947-6000
Toll-free: 800-720-6339
Licensing help
ODFW Licensing: 503-947-6101
Use for account lookup, vendor issues, duplicate profile concerns or purchase help.
Buy locally
ODFW licensed agents can sell licenses, tags and documents and help users who prefer paper proof.
Find licensed agentsReport violations
Oregon State Police TIP line: 800-452-7888
Email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov
Shellfish safety
ODA Shellfish Safety Hotline: 800-448-2474
Use before crabbing, clamming or eating harvested shellfish.
Marine Resources
Marine Resources Program: 541-867-4741
Useful for ocean fishery and marine rule questions.
Official Oregon Combination License Resources Use for Final Action
Use these official links when you are ready to buy, verify fee details, redeem documents, locate a vendor or check current rules.
Buy online
Official ODFW licensing system for licenses, tags, permits, Sports Pac vouchers and account management.
Open ODFW portal2026 fee table
Official fee list for Combination License, Sports Pac, Senior, Pioneer, Youth, tags, validations and endorsements.
Fee tableHow to buy license or tag
Official ODFW steps for online purchases, vendor purchases, Sports Pac voucher redemption and late tag rules.
Buying stepsElectronic licensing help
Official MyODFW app, paper/electronic document and e-tagging guidance.
ELS helpLicensed vendors
Official ODFW licensed agent list for local purchase and paper document help.
Find vendorRegulation updates
Check emergency and in-season changes before fishing, hunting, shellfish or ocean trips.
Check updatesOregon Combination License FAQ
How much is the Oregon Combination License in 2026?
The 2026 Oregon resident Combination License for angling and hunting is listed at $86.
Who can buy the Oregon Combination License?
The regular Combination License is listed for Oregon residents. The official fee table shows N/A for nonresidents.
Does the Oregon Combination License include fishing and hunting?
Yes. It combines the annual resident angling license and annual resident hunting license.
Does the Combination License include shellfish?
No. The regular Combination License is angling and hunting. Shellfish licensing is separate unless another qualifying license or package includes it.
Does the Combination License include a Combined Angling Tag?
No. You still need a Combined Angling Tag if fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut.
Is the Combination License the same as Sports Pac?
No. Sports Pac is a larger resident package that includes angling, shellfish, hunting license, Combined Angling Tag and several hunting tags or validations. The regular Combination License is only base angling and hunting.
How much is Oregon Sports Pac in 2026?
The 2026 resident Sports Pac is listed at $253.
Should seniors buy the regular Combination License?
Not always. Age 70+ Oregon residents with 5 years residency should check Senior Combination, listed at $56. Age 65+ long-term residents with at least 50 years Oregon residency should check Pioneer Combination, listed at $10.
Does the Combination License include Ocean Endorsement?
No. The regular Combination License does not automatically include Ocean Endorsement. Pioneer and some other special licenses may include it.
Where do I buy an Oregon Combination License?
Buy through the official ODFW licensing system online, at an ODFW licensed vendor or an ODFW office that sells licenses.
Final Practical Advice
The Oregon Combination License is best for a resident who wants both base fishing and hunting privileges without buying the full Sports Pac bundle. It is not a full tag package, shellfish license, parking permit, boat access permit or automatic ocean/Columbia endorsement.
Best path: confirm resident status → compare Combination vs Angling-only vs Sports Pac → check Senior/Pioneer/Youth/Disabled Veteran options → add required fishing tags and hunting tags → choose paper or electronic proof → buy through ODFW → set tag and report reminders.