A longstanding hunting tag program that prioritizes landowners in Oregon is on the brink of becoming permanent legislation. After more than 40 years of temporary renewals, supporters argue the program’s mature framework demonstrates stability, as it allows landowners to obtain between two and 14 hunting tags annually for species such as deer and elk, fostering cooperation between wildlife management and agricultural interests.
The push for permanence follows a decade without major revisions, with proponents citing the benefits of landowners managing wildlife on their properties. However, the debate intensifies over the potential commercialization of hunting tags, raising concerns about equal access to wildlife resources. As the movement progresses through the legislative process, insights into the program’s impact on both landowners and public wildlife access continue to emerge.
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