Anglers, hunters can now buy licenses online

Published 4:00 am Thursday, November 27, 2008

Outdoor enthusiasts can now purchase sport fishing and hunting licenses and tags online through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Online License Sales Web site.

While most licenses and tags are available for online purchase, license buyers have to plan ahead because many documents will be mailed. In some cases a temporary document can be printed and used until the annual document arrives.

Postal delivery documents will be shipped within 10 working days. A list of license documents for sale online and how they are delivered is available on the ODFW Online License Sales site (www.dfw.state.or.us/online_license_sales).

License documents for 2009 will go on sale Monday. ODFW accepts Visa and MasterCard to pay for licenses and related documents. Online license fees are the same as fees paid at an ODFW licensing agent or an ODFW office. An additional $2 shipping and handling fee applies to online purchases, except for instant fulfillment items. There is one fee per transaction, regardless of how many items are purchased.