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ODFW Offers Tag Exchange Option for Archery Elk Hunters Impacted by Wildfire
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 10/12/20
News # 13978
Oregon 2020 General Season Archery Elk hunters who were unable to hunt because they were displaced or personally impacted by wildfires may exchange their tag for a general season any legal weapon elk tag.
The exchange option is available only to general season archery elk hunters who never had a chance to hunt during the 2020 season. “Personally impacted” means living in an area that was evacuated due to wildfires or being a first responder, law enforcement, firefighter or utility worker who was unable to hunt. Having family and friends that were impacted or not being able to hunt a specific area does not qualify for a tag exchange.
To exchange an unused tag, fill out the following form: https://odfw.wufoo.com/forms/archery-elk-tag-exchange-form/ Hunters will be required to attest that they did not hunt during the archery season.
Archery Elk hunters exchanging their tag will need to choose a tag for one of the following seasons instead (see the Big Game Regulations for more details about these seasons).
- West Cascade elk, Oct. 17-23 (Bag limit: One bull elk)
- Rocky Mountain elk second season, Nov. 7-15 in some NE Oregon units (Bag limit: One spike elk)
- Coast elk first season, Nov. 14-17 (Bag limit: One bull elk)
- Coast elk second season, Nov. 21-27 (Bag limit: Bull or spike, see regulations)
Hunters are advised to begin this process as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday at 5 p.m. the week before the season begins. The form has deadlines for each of the tag exchange choices because the process will take at least a day and hunters need to pick up their new tag before the hunt begins. E-taggers will simply need to sync their app once the process is completed. Paper taggers can print the new tag from their online account or visit a license sale agent.
Other hunters personally impacted by the wildfires who were unable to hunt the 2020 season due to personal circumstances from the wildfires may be eligible for a refund of their tag. More information on when ODFW refunds for tag and preference points is available at https://myodfw.com/articles/2020-wildfires-impact-hunting-fishing-wildlife
“It was a very tough September for Oregonians, and the direct human impacts have been dramatic,” said Linda Lytle, ODFW License Services Manager. “We wanted to offer this option to general season archery hunters who had their plans upended due to wildfires.”
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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
