In Oregon (and most other stats), big game animals must be tagged at the site of the kill — not back at the house, or back at the truck, or back anywhere else. If you are stopped by a wildlife officer and your animal hasn’t been tagged, be prepared to pay a hefty fine.
Since 2019, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has offered two tagging methods: traditional “paper tagging” or “e-tagging” through the ODFW Electronic Licensing System (ELS) and its phone app. This lesson will explain how to tag your animal and the differences between the two tagging methods.
9 Tips for Tagging Fish or Game Using E-Tagging or Paper Tags
Straight from ODFW, here are some tips and tricks to consider when tagging your animals.
How to Tag an Animal With the New Oregon Hunting License System
Hunt-tag.com provides pre-made tagging kit. These tags look great and very official compared to homemade tags.
E-Tagging vs. Paper Tagging
Things to consider when choosing a tagging method.