[ODFW-News] Hunters reminded of tag deadline

[ODFW News]

For Immediate Release Friday, Sept. 23, 2005

Hunters reminded of tag deadline

SALEM - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today reminded
hunters to buy their buck deer tags, fall bear tags and general season
cougar tags by the Sept. 30 deadline.
 
Next Friday is the last day hunters may purchase tags for controlled
buck deer centerfire hunts in eastern Oregon, general season centerfire
buck deer in western Oregon, general season fall bear and general season
cougar. Deer tags are $19.50 for Oregon residents and cougar and bear
tags are $11.50 each for Oregon residents. Most rifle buck deer seasons
in Oregon begin Oct. 1. 
 
Hunters may purchase big game tags at any one of more than 600 license
agents in Oregon. Hunters who want to exchange their tag must do so
prior to the seasons for which they are valid, but only at an ODFW
office.
 
ODFW reminds hunters to check with local land managers on fire
restrictions before setting camp. While the weather has recently cooled,
it remains extremely dry throughout the state. Land manager contact
information may be found on the ODFW Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us
<http://www.dfw.state.or.us> . 
 
The ODFW Web site also offers tips on preparing for a hunt, finding
public hunting locations, hunting regulations and other related
information. The department's Outdoor Recreation Report is updated
weekly to offer hunting tips statewide. 
 
Another popular hunting resource is ODFW's Fall Hunting Forecast,
available online at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/hunting_forecast/
<http://www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/hunting_forecast/> 
 
Waterfowl hunters who plan to hunt Summer Lake and Fern Ridge Wildlife
Areas are reminded to check p. 47 of the 2005-06 Oregon Game Bird
Regulations for news about important changes at those areas. The
regulation book is available at ODFW offices and 
all license retailers, and details are available on ODFW's Web site at 
 http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/
<http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/> 
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